Last night’s birthday dinner at Dragonly was really great! We sat down to dinner around 7:45 and I, of course ordered a drink. I chose a Mango Madness Martini.
It tasted like the beach (spiked with mass amounts of alcohol). The only thing missing was the cabana boy…
I enjoyed it…
Although someone pointed out that my eyes look like olives in this picture.
I was about this far in…
…when I started to feel it. I promise I’m not a loser, but this was my one and only 21st birthday drink. And I couldn’t finish it. It was so strong!!!
Of course there was delicious food. The waitress suggested a roll that was not on the menu called The Boss. It had tempura shrimp, avocado, crab, and tuna and was topped with tempura flakes and spicy mayo. It was decadent and delicious! And the presentation was beautiful. There was even a wasabi dragonfly. So cool!
I tried to finish my martini after sushi, but let me just tell you…mango and wasabi do NOT go together!!
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and celebration at Dragonfly. We had a really nice time! I didn’t get a whole group shot though! There was eight of us there. Here are a few pictures…
And Christie gets a solo shot because she’s just so darn cute… She’s my yoga guinea pig student and has been a great little yogini in training.
This morning I woke up bright and early to get to Tampa. I left around 7:30 (after munching on half a Larabar and some tar strong coffee.) When I got home I had a light breakfast of Fage, chopped apple, homemade granola and tsp of Barney Butter.
I wanted to keep it light since it was about 10:00am when I got home and Mom and I have a lunch date. Didn’t want to spoil my appetite! And I wasn’t too hungry, I think thanks to the decadence of last night’s meal.
Phew that was a long one. Thanks again for all of the birthday wishes! You guys are so sweet and thoughtful. See you later!
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I’m glad you had a great bday!! Your shirt is soooooooooo cute!! And your dinner looks amazing!
looks like you had a great night :) I hate when drinks are that strong!
Wow – you and all your friends are just *glowing*!! Looks like a great night. :)
happy belated birthday! sounds like an amzing dinner, and what a great refreshing drink to kick-start your first day legal!
have fun at your lunch date with your mom! it’s nice to get some mother-daughter time!
GLORRRRRRIOUS martini and breakfast!! :-)
happy belated birthday! you are so responsible. on my 21st birthday, i took 19 shots and blacked out. :P not safe.
what gorgeous drink and food! hppy birthday!!
That roll looks perfect! All the best stuff! Glad you had a good birthday!
Looks like you had a great time!
I am a wimp when it comes to drinking, as well. I can not hold my own!
You looked so pretty last night! I love that shirt. I’m glad you had a fun 21st!!
Aw, you look so beautiful in your pics! Mm that martini and sushi look so freakin’ good I can’t stand it! I also find it adorable that 1/3 way into the drink you felt it. Sometimes I’m like that too! Sometimes ;) Anyway, I hope you have a lovely Thursday!
Ohh, I missed your birthday! Sorry! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Wohoo, I’m also 21 yrs old! :) Looks like you had a fabulous birthday, that drink looks snazzy but I totally hear you on not being able to finish it – sweet drinks creep up on me so quickly too! And I have to admit that the first thought that hit me when I saw the pic of you having your drink was “ohh, her eyes look like olives, cool!” Obviously I mean that in a good way, it’s a cool pic and green olives are yum!
You are so gorgeous!!!
That sushi roll looks absolutely delicious – although I haven’t been known to turn too many rolls down….
Glad you had such a fun night (and that martini looks YUM…sorry it was so strong!)
Have a great day with your family!
~Erika
I LOVE your top! Where’s it from? Sushi is definitely my #1 choice for a birthday dinner. Enjoy your mommy & me lunch!
The birthday dinner looks great! And you looked beautiful!
you are just too darn cute!
glad you had a wonderful birthday :-D
Aw glad you had a great night! You look so cute!!
What an amazing celebration =)
Aw, glad you had fun! That martini sounds delicious. So does the food.
(((sushi)))
HAppy belated birthday! I just found your blog and it’s so cute! When I was reading your post- You went to Dragonfly for your 21st?!!! That’s crazy b/c that’s my FAV restaurant! I swear thats the best sushi EVER! I went last sat and got the same martini! So weird!!! haha, but I was able to drink the whole thing! I guess I like my martinis! I hope you had a wonderful birthday! :)
Michelle,
It’s an Ella Moss top. Santa brought it to me =)
What a fun night! Personally, I think it’s a good thing that you couldn’t finish the drink… says something about a person :-)
You look so pretty too!! LOVE the outfit and your hair looks gorgeous!
Happy Birthday!