It’s not out with the old, in with the new.
It’s in with the old!
I BOUGHT CLEATS!! Someone else’s soccer cleats for $8. Score!!! They fit perfectly.
Play It Again Sports was awesome!
Rollerblades anyone?!
I also bought a soccer BALL! For 5 bucks! I am hoping that the free play that goes on near my house will be a good match. Worst case I’ll find a buddy to kick around with. Maybe talk our friends into playing.
We tried Goodwill first for soccer gear with no luck, but I did find this awesome Banana Republic microfiber purse for $3!
Surprisingly, a 6-year break and a foot surgery did not affect my touch, which came back quickly –
Matt and I played around in the yard for 15 minutes when we got home. Unfortunately he finds passing the ball back and forth rather boring :( Anyone wanna play with me!?
While out buying sports equipment (he got a frisbee!) we also made a trip to EarthFare for groceries and I had a snack when we got home (plus a few sample nibbles at the store). I even managed to get a little work done for about an hour.
Oikos (coupon!) + ota.bar + the very last of my delicious Charlottesville Raspberry Rhubarb Ginger jam.
Then we headed to Brixx to meet our friends!
Amelia + Kevin were visiting from Charleston 🙂 Wish they lived here all the time.
Caitlin + Jason // Diana + Dan
I skipped the first round but once we were seated I dove into the beer sampler: A Nut Brown from Myrtle Beach, Carolina Strawberry Blonde, Sam Summer, Mecktoberfest (a Charlotte beer!)
I got the spinach salad for the bulk of my dinner. Swapped feta for goat cheese and opted for no croutons
Matt got the bruschetta and I had a wedge. Brixx makes the BEST bruschetta!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s how I learned to like tomatoes back in college 🙂
Matt and I also split a pizza, although I had little less than half. Spicy Shrimp (the best!) and Rustico –
Caitlin traded us a slice of Hawaiian for a Spicy Shrimp. Another one of my favs.
After dinner we went outside to listen to music and I just happened to notice there was a Coldstone nearby. The Huntersville Brixx near Davidson also had a Coldstone next door – I used to drink a beer, eat a salad + a whole pizza and get a big Coldstone every Friday night in college sophomore year! Every now and then, you gotta enjoy the good stuff, but every Friday night is a little much. I think Coldstone is the best ice cream in the world and I only go a few times a year. Tonight was one of them!
I didn’t really need a huge portion though, so Diana and I agreed to share one. Cake Batter + Butterscotch + Oreo. Nothing beats Cake Batter ice crema. Ever.
Licked it clean!
‘Twas an awesome night
Amelia brought me some low country granola bars to enjoy!!! I’m so excited to try them.
Tomorrow’s plan:
- Fun breakfast
- Farmer’s market for produce
- Run in new shoes with husband
- Lunch // Work?
- Matt’s Dad + Cheryl are coming to spend the afternoon/dinner with us
Nite!
Sara says
That’s such a nice picture of you two. Cool that you found the things you were looking for on the cheap and green (recycled)! Coldstone is a little rich for my taste, but I’m glad to hear you all enjoyed. And those bars look interesting, too!
Leianna says
My husband played soccer in high school and once in a while we go out and try to play, but he’s too good! Hope you find someone or a team to play around with! Sunch good exercise!
Coldstone sounds like a great way to end a special Saturday evening!
Have a great Sunday!
Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) says
I love soccer! How fun that your husband plays with you!
That pizza looks great… now I’m hungry! 🙂
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Play it again sports is a wonderful place! I love being able to get sports equipment to try instead of spending the big bucks on brand new.
I totally agree with you on the cold stone. I love sweet cream with heath bar. I have to be careful and not get it too often. Thank God there isn’t one near here.
Shannon, The Healthy Beach Bum says
That Raspberry Rhubarb Ginger jam sounds delicious in your yogurt! You always create the tastiest food combos. 🙂
Great shopping finds! My brother is an avid ebay seller.. he goes thrifting on weekends to find random items and then sells them online. He makes a lotttt of extra money that way.. which I am very jealous of lol.
Have a great day tomorrow! 🙂 -Shannon
Amelia says
We had such a fun evening! Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Kevin & I will have to think of another excuse to come to Charlotte soon. 🙂
Mellissa says
Congrats on starting up and old passion! I envy those who are athletic, I love sports but am clumsy.
AnnQ says
That pizza looks great! 🙂
And I know what you mean about Cold Stone….SO yummy! I also think only having it once in a while makes you appreciate it that much more. 😀
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
The pizza looks amazing! Ice cream is always the ideal ending to delicious pizza. hehe 🙂
Jenn
Adriane A says
Oh man. I played soccer for many years growing up and I miss it like crazy! If I lived in the Carolinas I would love to join you!
Amari says
Love cake batter ice cream from Coldstone! It is definetely the best, I totally agree!
Diana says
Lovely recap…thanks again for splitting that ice cream! Great mixin choices…dee-lish! 🙂
Food Maniac says
That pizza looks pretty unique, was that pineapple I saw? Yum!
You also reminded me I need to go pickup some ice cream tonight 🙂
Tay says
Cake batter ice cream is the BEST! I wanted to share one with my sister last time, but she said it makes her sick 🙁 Did you accidentally link to Caitlin from HTP’s blog under your friend Caitlin’s name? Just wondering – cuz I didn’t see HTP Caitlin in the pics! hehe
MarathonVal says
Isn’t cake batter ice cream the best!?!? What a great couple of days you’ve been having!
So glad you are getting back into soccer, it’s not a sport that I’m good at but it’s always so much fun to play anyway!
kay (eating machine) says
i love beer samplers-a little bit of everything, but when you share them it’s never too much!
Julia says
What a fun day, I never though of getting stuff at Play It Again sports! I’ll have to see if they have any nearby, because I can always use new stuff for cheap!
Cute purse!
Have a great Sunday!
BethT says
My husband would not only kick the ball with you (for hours), but also invite you to play on his coed soccer team! I’m such an unathletic wife…
Christie @ Quit Your Diet says
I agree, cake batter ice cream is the best! I like it with a fudge swirl and cake chunks. Since I can’t eat dairy or gluten anymore, I guess I better figure out how to make my own!
sarah (ghost world) says
i love brixx! we always forget to go there but love it when we do.
Lee says
Great find at Play It Again! I wish I was good at soccer because it always looks really fun. Alas, I am the most uncoordinated person ever and am not good at team sports. Hence, why I stick to running.
Cara says
Wow, what an awesome dinner! (especially the Cold Stone–an old fav).
Do you prefer goat cheese over feta, or did you switch it out because it’s slightly better for you?
Happy weekend!
Rebecca says
My boyfriend and I bought a soccer ball in the beginning of summer. I don’t think our neighbors appreciated our frequent games in our living room. We kicked the ball against the wall a number of times.
Angie says
Looks like a great night!!
A new Brixx just opened up here in Knoxville and we tried it for the first time last night – I’m looking forward to going back and sampling some of the other pizzas!
Meg says
If I lived in Charlotte I’d play soccer with you in a heartbeat. I miss it so much! Your post makes me want to run out and get a pair of cleats!
And I totally agree that cake better is the best ice cream ever.
katey says
I love coldstone creamery! There used to be one near me, but another company bought it and named it marble slab creamery (guess that’s what they have here up north)
Gabs says
Normally I’m not the biggest Cold Stone fan, but that looks amazing right now. I agree that simplicity tends to be best, and oreos are a must. Looks like a great night!
Lauren says
I’ll come play soccer! I used to play back in the day – until I broke my leg from a slide tackle. Then I switched to tennis ;).
I love beer samplers – my husband and I had a friend up to Boston yesterday and we had plans to go to the Harpoon Brewery… alas, tours were sold out for the day. I’ve heard the tour is about 15 minutes, and the beer tasting is 30 minutes – sounds like an appropriate ratio to me!
Dinner and dessert look amazing! I also love Hawaiian pizza, but have never tried cake batter ice cream. There is a Cold Stone right near my gym, so perhaps an after-workout treat sometime soon?
Jenna says
ahh i have to agree with matt about soccer being a tad bit boring!
but it looks like you had a nice night with friends!
jenna
Kath says
Tay,
Oops! That would be auto-link working not in my favor!
Cara,
I much prefer goat for its texture 🙂
Lauren,
We went to Harpoon – search KERF for it!
Kath
Lizzy says
MMMM coldstone is def a place to visit only once in a while. its so amazing! so happy you enjoyed!
Kristin (Kristins Nibbles) says
That bruschetta + pizza from Brixx looks awesome!
And I agree, Coldstone’s cake batter is amazing =)
xo
K
Marisa says
i live in charleston and love those bars! actually they are more like thin strips of the grawnola stacked together to make a bar but they are made locally and are very yummy! enjoy!
Lindsay says
LOOOOOVE me some Brixx, Spicy Shrimp is also my favorite! Oh my gosh, you might have just spurred a craving and I’ll be needing to drive to Wilmington this weekend for some shrimp and goat cheese awesomeness.
chipped nails and all says
I wanna play soccer! come up to charlottesville again..haha. And that jam looks delicious! I’ll have to look for it at the c-ville market.