A Weekend of Firsts Part 2

The second part of my weekend was all about new experiences.

The first one being the NASCAR races, baby (First # 5).

I think I went with my dad when I was really little, but I don't remember a dang thing about it. However, thanks to my daddy and his love for Nascar, I do know a little bit about this highly popular sporting event.

Did you know that NASCAR is the number one spectator sport in the U.S.? And that it has more than the top 20 highest attended sporting events than any other race? Plus, it's the No. 2 rated regular season sport on television.

That's quite the impressive resume NASCAR.

However, I can't say that my experience was the real deal. Somehow, I dodged the earsplitting car engines, obnoxious WT fans, ever-so attractive mullets (business in the front, party in the back, LOL), and 82,000 fans dressed in flare from head to toe.    

I had the privilege of watching from Brian's company suite. Unlimited amounts of food and drinks, out of the blustering wind, earplugs not necessary. Oh, and I was wearing nice capri pants and a presentable shirt. Yes you heard correctly, I wasn't allowed to wear jeans and a t-shirt. I fit in so well let me tell you. NOT!

Doesn't really sound like a NASCAR experience, eh?

Although, I was surprised to find out that all spectators are allowed to bring in their own coolers. What!? I believe this is the only sport that allows this! That would be awesome at KSU and Chiefs games.

Overall, great first experience. I was actually really into watching the cars go around the track 200 times.

The drivers waving to fans from army vehicles

Track from the suite

Kyle Petty stopped by to say hi to one of the Turner folks. Don't know who he is? He's a retired driver and is currently a NASCAR broadcaster for TNT.

Sunday, I decided to try making a recipe I made at a healthy seminar/luncheon at work. One of the ingredients was a bag of stir fry vegetables with sauce included. Target didnt' have anything that fit the criteria exactly, so I decided I was going to buy the same bag of veggies we used at work.

Stir fry veggies from Aldi. I had never been before, so it was time for me to check it out (First #6).

I must say, quite the experience. Limited options, but great money-saving opportunities on certain items. Some of the things in my reusable shopping bags were salad dressing, Fit N Active sorbet bars, Trail mix, kettle baked chips, stir fry veggies, Fit N Active mixed berry jelly spread, 3 huge zucchinis and 3 peppers.

I spent a total of 18 dollars. What a steal.

Two surprises.

1. You have to pay for your cart? Honestly, I'm not sure what you have to do exactly. I saw a lock-type contraption on the carts and decided I would just use my reusable shopping bags:). Anyone know that could enlighten me?

2. They don't take credit card! My response to the cashier was "huh, wa?"

And that concludes my weekend full of first experiences.

First Experiences Part 1