I could go on about how each night started at the Sazerac Bar, how generous the staff was pouring us Veuve mimosas at one in the morning and how many bourbons we drank. I could talk about how gorgeous the hotel was and how we were treated like long lost friends. I could bore you to death and go on for days about the football game and how great it was to be part of the “Who Dat Nation” experience while watching the Saints kick Pittsburgh’s ass. I could share stories of the NFL players and Ozzy Osbourne staying at the Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria or chatter about how late (early) we stayed up and rose out of bed only when the sun went down.  Or even better yet I could tell you about how I almost missed my flight home…

But I rather share how New Orleans awakened a part of me that has been sleeping for some time and opened my eyes to living in the moment again. The city of New Orleans has definitely seen some hard times but that hasn’t broken its spirit. It is alive and well. There are certain events and people that remind us that the possibilities are endless. Genuine kindness helps us to remember that the world is a beautiful place, to be grateful for what we have and to live every day to its fullest! Life is about taking chances and we should embrace the unknown,  it’s actually a gift! Although life may not always lead us where we want or think we should be, fate will always land us exactly where we are meant to be and that, my friends, is what I took away from my fabulous five days in wonderful New Orleans.

PT Girl xo

When I open my eye on Sunday mornings I always pray it’s raining.  If it’s a beautiful day I feel as if I should go out for a run… but that would mean I’d miss a play.

The pub by my house has a NFL football pool where my name resided at the bottom for most of this season. But on Week 9 I blew everyone away and pick 12/13 games right. Had the Buccaneers stuck to their losing streak and not kicked Green Bay’s butts I would have had a perfect sheet. Nonetheless, I still won! I don’t know if I was more excited about the bragging rights I earned or the $650.00 tax-free money that went into my pocket?

This season I saw my first live NFL game. It was absolutely fantastic! Dallas Stadium on Week 14, second row at the 5-yard line watching the Chargers take down the Cowboys 20/17. Awesome!!!

The Friday night before the game I meet Jeromey Clary # 66 of the San Diego Chargers at Javier’s Gourmet Mexican Restaurant in Dallas. After talking with him briefly he told me I just missed Rivers and the rest of the boys. “OMG, are you kidding me?” I was so upset. I think he noticed my disappointed but we chatted a bit more.

Now, since Patron was involved that evening I’m not sure how this topic came up but Jeromey said “… ya I’ve seen him (Rivers) in the shower… he’s ripped and has a big package.” My god… knowing that makes watching him play that more enjoyable

But now here we are at the end of another remarkable NFL season and it all comes down this Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIV, New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts.  (My money’s on Indy) Go Manning!

With the excitement of the big day approaching and my list of guests on the rise I started to think about what to feed everyone. A cooler filled with BUD Light 110 calories is a must.  But food wise I must to keep in mind “nutritious can be delicious”* therefore I’ve put together a Super Healthy Super Bowl Menu, take a look.

Enjoy the game!

PT Girl xo

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