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Talking Heart Health with Gordmans

May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

For the last two months, you have seen me post several times about heart health. Not only the education about this topic, but the things you can do to support the American Heart Association.

Given that heart health is a huge issue in my family, this hits a little close to home. So when Gordmans gave me another chance to talk more about this topic in April, I jumped on it.

Have you ever been to a Gordmans? You would be pleasantly surprised. The hidden treasures are more than pleasing and the prices are on point. Plus, I noticed they had brands that are important to me. Which I feel is key when a new customer walks in the door (retail experience ha).

See for yourself:

You can practice heart health by not only taking time out for yourself, but being aware on how to stay healthy and be surrounded by happiness. All of things I make sure are on my list of things to do!

When shopping at retailers who support such good causes, it makes you feel empowered in so many ways. It’s been a delight getting to know Gordmans.

You can find out more information about the Get Pumped For Heart Health campaign here: http://www.gordmans.com/getpumped?utm_source=bordeauxblvd&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=gordmans_getpumpedforhearthealth_2019

THIS POST WAS SPONSORED BY SPECIALTY RETAILERS, INC.

Tell me how you practice good heart health!!

Xo Katherine

#allstartedwithcustard

February 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

I love a good story. Especially a love story. Or hearing how people have met. I think its adorable!

Whether it is a short or long story, it is yours. It is special. And this is ours…

Fall 2015

Tink and I move into our first little apartment. Our first little nest, in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. We were truly living the single dream for a few months there. Most nights I might not remember but this was just me partying, not Tink lol

AJ Bombers-November 3rd, 2015

I guess for those who haven’t been or heard of this restaurant, it’ll be hard to get a mental image, but whatever, not entirely important. You’ll maybe get an idea from the image below.

Anywho, so this restaurant, AJ Bombers (burgers), has these tracks on the ceiling. They lead from the middle of the bar to specific tables k? These tracks hold little carriers that are shaped like bombs. The bartender puts peanuts in the bomb, pushes the bomb, and it heads towards the table and it’ll hit a target. Once it hits that target, the peanuts drop out from the bottom of the bomb and into a tray at the table, giving the customer peanuts! Fun eh?

Why am I telling you about this detail? Well, Jeisson was the bartender that night. My girlfriend and I walk in, sit down at a table and patiently await our peanuts. Whether you like them or not, they bring peanuts to you. So if you push the bomb too hard, it hits the target really hard and the peanuts go everywhere versus nicely into the dish. Jeisson, who I love dearly, pushed the bomb too hard and the peanuts were getting everywhere. Which in turn, made me annoyed lol.

My first words to Jeisson were, “hey, can you put it in the hole?!”—smacks forehead. I’m a classy lady, I swear. I meant the dish but whatever. But I think he fell in love in that moment in my opinion. I just shouted that to him from our table, no big deal.

Now, from my table, I soon realized that Jeisson was uh, pretty smokin. Once my friend and I were done, I told her she’s not leaving and we should go sit at the bar.

Naturally from there, it’s history. It was pretty dead there so we got all his attention. We also got free custard. WHICH, obvi explains the hashtag. He gave my friend and I a free burger card and happened to specifically tell me his schedule lol.

No numbers were exchanged but thankfully I went back exactly a week later. And I still can’t believe I’m marrying him!!

When we went up to the bar, he told me to come shoot the bomb since I was talking shit earlier in the evening. And we got this gem:

It’s still pretty crazy to me that I have a photo from the day we met. Like, my life was about to change!! This random guy was going to move in with me almost two months after that day! Nuts.

And thank goodness I ditched that chambray top, fit me horribley.

So ya! There’s our story! Pretty random and hilarious.

9-19-20

Our Engagement Story

January 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Its been 3 years and 22 days of Jeisson and I dating when we hoped on a plane and headed to NYC to spend Christmas with his family

Everyone who, like myself, was not in the loop of his sneaky plans, all sent funny messages and demands of if or when it happens, to let them know. But I knew, Jeisson would never do it over the holidays. I consistently said no no no over and over again to those hopeful individuals. But I was wrong.

December 22nd, 2018.

Land in NY at 9am
Get breakfast
Go to the mall (obvi)

By about 3-4pm, we were heading into the city. PS. I bought and was wearing new snake skin booties at the mall. And I thought that was going to be the highlight of my day–HA. All I knew is that we were going to see the Rockefeller tree and get dinner. They also told me to dress warm because we might walk through Central Park. I found that to be odd, because they all naturally live there and its not 90 degrees out people. Finally everyone, don’t forget, I don’t speak fluent Spanish, so naturally they were talking about the plan right in front of me the whole time haha.

We are finally in the city, and Jeisson is all worked up and cranky. This is nothing new to me since he hates driving into the city which is about a hour drive from his parents home. We park the car and start walking towards the Central Park area.

Life About To Change…

This part is funny–only if you really know my personality will you understand this ha. Okay so we are all standing outside of The Plaza at this point. You know, that magical hotel? Heard of it? We are standing in the courtyard area right out front. Again, not 90 degrees out. We are just sort of standing there. I am assuming we are waiting for someone, figuring things out, getting a plan? I had no clue. Don’t forget, everyone is speaking Spanish. I’m just taking selfies of me being in the city, my homeland.

And naturally, I start to get a little confused and restless. Of course my sass comes out and I’m pushing Jeisson to tell me what the plan is. He suggests going into The Plaza to wait until the rest of his family gets there. Now, if you go into that downstairs cafe area of The Plaza, they won’t let you into the actual hotel, you need to show your reservation or something. And I figured it would be the same thing if you walked in the front door. I’m repeating ” you can’t just walk into The Plaza” and practically yelling at him because I am confused on why we would go in there…

And then…

While we were walking towards the building, he stops, turns me towards him, and grabs my hands. And I’m like…OHHHHH, Ill shut up, I’m sorry. hahaha

You guys, you envision your engagement be from the movies or something. You plan to cry or smile and to take in every second. Me? Oh no, I saw that box and I blacked out. I barely remember a thing he said. He had to ask twice because I was in shock. We’ve been talking about it for almost forever, and it was finally happening? No way!! I literally said “are you sure” while he was down on one knee (because my shopping habits are not changing). He did get down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. After he stood up, we hugged and celebrated and even people around us were cheering. Then, his family jumped out from behind some area which was so special that they could be a part of it.

I still can’t believe it. I catch myself, even after a month or so, starring at my hand in disbelief. I love him so much and I am beyond lucky to have his love.

So ya! We set a date already and booked the venue. Yes I am having an engagement party because I don’t care and who doesn’t love a good party? Actually his parents are flying into town so everyone can finally meet!!! It’s going to be so cool.

**My mom was watching Tink & she sent this to me when we got engaged. I cried.**

I think the most fun part of this all is listening to how I’ve been lied to the past 4 months.

Thank you again for all the sweet messages on social media! You guys are so sweet. I enjoy sharing our love with you and I can’t wait to take you on this journey with me!!