Atlanta 2.0

How's your week going?

I'm on my 6th and final day off work... I had a very long weekend.

October 1st was Nigerian Independence Day and I wanted to experience the weekend in a different city as I've always celebrated in Chicago/ St. Louis. I asked my coworker friend, Kay to go with me on this mini vaca.

I got an evening flight out to ATL on Friday night, checked in at our hotel and waited on Kay's arrival. We ended up going to the first party of the weekend at Josephine's Lounge (I was there last year)- we were only there for an hour, but we were so tired, so that worked out for us.

S.N.- The trip was sorta last minute and our Airbnb options weren't viable, so we booked a room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Buckhead.

Friday night. Dress from Boohoo

 On Saturday, we walked to Lenox Square mall which was 10 minutes away to have brunch and desperately purchase phone chargers because we didn't go with ours. We checked out some stores too.

 

Top- H&M, Sandals- Tory Burch

  

In front of Georgia Aquarium

Later on, we went to World of Coca~Cola. Now that visit was definitely planned (as a Coke addict); and it was informative. I enjoyed the tour, and got to satisfy my taste buds with various Coca~Cola products from around the world [I disliked "Beverly" soda from Italy].

 

 

Where my thirst was quenched

When we were done, we met up with a friend, then went to the salon to tend to Kay's roots :) 

The salon looked really nice.

Later that night, we celebrated Independence Day at club Eleven45, aka "the Nigerian club" as specified by our Uber driver, lol.

Uber selfie

Sunday was chill and relaxing. We went out to eat at Ike's Cafe & Grill, a Nigerian restaurant that I found very appeasing. It's a lot different from the naija restaurants in Chicago.

I had the spiciest Ayamase ever!! I took a few spoonfuls and traded my stew for Efo riro

Our weekend turn up ended at a Day party at Eden's lounge with Nigerian Djs, Ecool and King Ola. I had a blast, to say the least!

 

Top- Boohoo, Skirt- Zara, Shoes- Topshop

Not sure where I'll be next, but be rest assured that it'll be documented.

 

Just Another Photoshoot

These were the photos taken in West Virginia...

Have a great weekend!

xxxo,

C.U.

Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day!!! 

*Thanks to those who have served, died serving, are serving, and will serve*

For the weekend, my sibs and cousin from West Virginia decided to visit our cousin in Houston, Texas.

I arrived on Friday afternoon after my flight was delayed for 2hours at O'Hare Int'l airport. That threw us off our planned boat cruise. We later on rented a pontoon boat and cruised the Galveston waters. 

With the host, James (cousin)

On Saturday, we went indoor go-karting and had a night out afterwards. I visited the infamous Zanzibar club; it was a fun experience, reminded me of the Shrine parties they have in Chicago with DJ DeeMoney. 

Sunday was a pretty chilled day. We hung out by the pool side, for hours then went to visit an uncle at his new home here in Houston. 

After club/bar hoping, we ended our night at Prospect Park. 

We didn't really eat out, so I can't comment on my dining experience, except for "Finger Licking" which is rumored to be the best Nigerian restaurant out here, and I must say, I was quite disappointed with their Fried Rice fix. Smh, the irony! I also tried out a Mexican spot called Chachos...they've got great food.

Today we've pretty much been lazying around and watching movies. It doesn't look like they're much into parks and day parties on Memorial Day as opposed to Chicago.

I think we'll head out to Monnalisa later tonight.

It's been a relaxing vacation so far!

xxxo