I love to travel. I like to go to new places, see new things, and shop in new stores. I like explore new cultures, experience new foods, and try new customs. I LOVE TO TRAVEL.
But. For the moment, we can't. We have so many house projects going on that trump all travel - well not trump per say, but I really really really want these house projects done more than I want to go somewhere. My house is my retreat - when I travel I like to come home to a retreat. So here's what all we have left on the house:
(1) building a deck
(2) adding a laundry room to deck
(3) building fenced in area for backyard so the dogs can't go visit grandma and have me running over to her house in a towel and Chris's camo crocs at 7am - did you get that image seared in your brain?
(4) growing a proper yard of grass
(5) landscaping
(6) either fixing the fridge or getting some scrap money for it and getting a new one or something - because the expensive, gorgeous POS that we currently have, that I threw a fit over to get, went out on Saturday and there's no warranty! YAY ME!
I want all of this by the end of the summer so I can throw a huge house warming party and have all our family and friends over and a few co-workers too. I am sure you can see that this winter, spring, and summer will be the seasons of the house and there will no trips for us. It's worth the sacrifice right?! You are so going to have to remind me of this when I hop on hotels.com and start looking at these amazing hotels we could book in Tahiti or something.
Anyways, while laying in bed from 2-4am because I can't sleep through the night lately, I figured out a way to quench my travel bugs thirst - planning local trips. Here's what I had in mind:
1. restaurant exploration - I am going to make it a point for Chris and I to eat out at a new place every week. Lately we have been super slack on date night and really need to pick this back up again. I could actually start this Friday night with the girls...we need to find a new place to go to!
2. an evening out at Lake Ella - this place isn't really a lake, it's more like a really pretty pond with awesome shops around. It has it's own little sub-culture and community there.
this one is from a date that we went on last fall at Lake Ella - there is this place that makes New Orleans style snow cones --and will even stuff the snow cone with soft serve icecream.
a view from one of my favorite spots at Lake Ella
3. going to more local events here in town - it's amazing at how much culture is right outside your door when you attend a local fair or event. Since Spring is just around the corner I know that there will be a ton of stuff going on - this year I am going and I am going to somehow coerce Chris into going to...
4. checking out Macclay Gardens - I have lived in Tallahassee since 06, except for one year, and have yet to go here. When the weather gets a little warmer - hopefully next week but if not by then at least by April, I am so going to make a point of going.
5. a health foods store crawl - if you have been reading this blog for a while or read through the archives, you might recall this
post. I am thinking it's time to revisit this little store crawl. I do need some kale, cucumbers, and vanilla beans after all....
So while I may just be traveling locally, Autumn over at
It's Autumn takes
traveling world-wide by storm. Her
wander lists make me swoon and her
coco choco oatmeal cookies make my tummy rumble!
(1) What is your guilty pleasure TV show or book? Why?
My guilty pleasure TV show is (*covers eyes*)... TOWIE (The Only Way is Essex). I LOVE British reality shows. I find them much more funnier and of course more dramatic than American reality shows. Also, they seem to add a bit more poshness and class to an other wise un-classy genre of TV. Some people probably think its so trashy but I can't help but watch all the drama unfold. It's very entertaining and addictive! Plus, the background music in TOWIE is (oddly) really good. I'm always finding my new favorite song.
(2) What would your Real Housewives tagline be?
My tagline would be: I may be the quiet one but that doesn't mean I don't bite.
(3) Why did you decide to start blogging? What's your inspiration?
I decided to start a blog because I wanted to fill my time ( as an unemployed graduate) with something meaningful. I was tired of watching re-runs of Friends and trying to understand Spanish soap operas so I decided to do something that would give me a challenge and keep me busy. My inspiration for my blog comes from my everyday life experiences and interest. I always think about what I would want to see on a blog post and go from there.
(4) If you could have a beer with any one blogger in the world, who would it be with?
Agh. This is so tough! I have so many blogger crushes. If had to chose, I'd have a cup of coffee or glass of wine (I really dislike beer) with either Ana SacconeJoly or Chiara Ferragni.
(5) What are YOUR three favorite blog posts?
My favorite post are Treadmills Aren't for Running
The Lust to Wonder Polka Dots and Gum Drops
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