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Welcome to the Perfectly Me website! I came up with the idea of Perfectly Me after a friend of mine wrote the following: “One thing I want you to remember is that you are a precious valuable person – not for the things you do for everyone – but just because you are exactly and perfectly Raquel.”

When I read her words, it seemed so clear. I am Perfectly Raquel! I wanted to start this website because I think there are a lot of people like me who are trying to fit into a certain construct. What kind of women do men want to date? What type of personality makes the best employee? What type of person has the most friends? What type of person will be accepted by the world? I don’t have those answers, but I do know that I do much better when I am myself and I am not trying to be like anyone else. So my journey has taught me that I don’t have to be perfect, I just have to be Perfectly Me! I hope you feel the same!

Love,

Perfectly Raquel

Recessionary 1: Life on the Cheap
02/28/2009 08:07 PM

Life on the Cheap at Rodos

I am obsessed with saving money.  We are in a recession.  Right!  But, I think it is extremely important to enjoy your life during these tough economic times.  In my recessionaries, I will share how I live life on the cheap.  My first installment is about how I ate good food, drank good drinks, played pool, danced, and enjoyed the company of my good friends all for less than $30.  How did I do that?

Well, I started the evening at Ra Sushi in Inner Harbor East.  They have this amazing happy hour from 3 PM – 7 PM on Saturdays.  The drinks are $4 and the sushi and appetizers are half priced.  I spent $20 including tip there and I was full and happy. 

Next stop, Rodos in Fells Point.  I really wanted to play pool.  Ok, let me correct myself.  I really wanted to learn how to play pool so we headed to Rodos.  Rodos has a buy one get one free special for domestic beers and rail drinks.  We played four games of pool and my brother in law, Eric, taught me the basics.  I am not heading to Vegas for a tournament any time soon but at least I know how and where to bridge the pool cue. 

Rodos was also great because they have a sick DJ, DJ Tito.  He played a mix of Maroon 5 and the Beastie Boys that was amazing.  Then he mixed Fergie with an unbelievable beat.  I was in heaven.  We danced and drank cheap drinks.  What a night!

I am convinced that life is to be enjoyed even when we are struggling financially.  I hope you will go out and enjoy yourself on the cheap.  Share your recessionary with me!