This weekend has to be one of my favorites of the semester.
Why, you ask? Because I got to see my lovely family for the first time in what feels like years. (In actuality, it’s only been a couple of months, excluding Skype.)
To sum up my family I should probably say how many people are in it. I have a mom, a dad, a sister (but she doesn’t count because she goes to Hopkins too),a brother, and my Aunt (who really isn’t my Aunt but is too much a family member to not classify her as such).
The two main exciting things about seeing my family (other than seeing them of course) are: 1) getting to eat proper, non-college food and 2) Mommy and Daddy buying everything.
To begin with food, we have this diner we found when the that dreadful hurricane stuck with all its might last year in late August. We were driving around and found ourselves in Timonium, looking for some sort of eatery that wasn’t closed, when we came upon a chrome-filled and neon-lighted diner called Nautilus.
It’s this Greek inspired restaurant that, at first glance, looks tacky and like something you’d hate, but it is truly one of the best places I’ve ever eaten.
I’m the type of person that orders something once and if I like it well enough it’s what I’ll forever order. (I’m a creature of habit.) Well, their burgers are THE best that I’ve ever had and their dessert is amazing!
I’m a lover of dessert and there is something at Nautilus for everyone spanning fruit tarts, cakes and their famous baklava cheesecake (which is to die for).
Now let’s move on to my second favorite thing, shopping. I didn’t get as much shopping in as I would have liked, but I do have a few purchases to share with everyone.
First off, let me explain that I love the brand Philosophy and what makes me love them even more?
Their holiday scents have arrived! It’s October and I can already smell like a cinnamon bun topped with peppermint. Christmas truly has come early!
I got their Candy Cane body scrub. It is my ultimate favorite body scrub so far because it leaves this smell of peppermint and a slight tingle after it’s been used. It’s really great to get yourself into the Holiday spirit.
My second purchase was festive socks. Since Halloween is right around the corner and I’m not a fan of dressing-up, I get Halloween and Thanksgiving socks instead. (Don’t ask why Thanksgiving, just accept it.) These socks express my love for the upcoming holidays.
If you’re interested, all of my purchases can be found at Nordstrom in Townson.
And if I can leave with any parting advice, I suggest you go to Nautilus and you will not be disappointed.
