Winter, here you are. Welcome. We have been waiting for your nice chill all Christmas and all New Years Eve. Now the sweat has been dried and frost comes in quickly. My toes are numb and my ears are burning. Please be kind while I go find a sweater. And socks. And mittens. And fleece….
Earlier this year Peter and I were invited to spend New Years in Savannah, Georgia by our good friend Drew. Since Drew moved from Florida to Pennsylvania in the 6th grade, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend every Thanksgiving with him and his family. However, Peter had not seen Drew for more than 10 years. … More New Years in Savannah
… and going strong. Just like Minkus the cat. Today I took advantage of the holiday and did a whole lot of nothing. I slept, ate, stretched, watched movies, and rolled around on the floor. I did get an awesome workout in though. It felt so good to lift again. My body felt rested and … More Day 2
Happy 2012!! I had a great quick trip to Savannah this weekend and will post pictures soon. So I have been thinking of the year to come. Should I make a resolution? Will I stick to a resolution? Do I care to try? I’m not a fan of failure. Especially when it is goals set … More 365 Project- Day 1
The heat of the Christmas weekend has finally broken. It is a beautiful 65 degrees here in sunny Florida and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. My calendar has been full of events with family, friends, and of course, delicious food. While I have indulged in plenty of delicious treats this season, I have … More Best of Christmas 2011
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Stars populate the night sky Friends visit from far and wide (even China!) The land is full of snow and ice Fruit still tastes awfully nice But cake, cookies, and cream are now in season Yulelogs keep fingers warm for a reason Chocolate croissants are irresistible While … More It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
If you missed my last China post, Peter and I spent our final day in Xiamen swimming at the beach, getting sunburnt, singing karaoke, and eating horse ankle. Quite the trip! Click below to check it out. China: End of Xiamen _______________________________ Day 10- After arriving getting back to Shanghai in the wee hours of the … More China: Final Days in Shanghai
… in Florida in the winter It is 80 degrees outside. It is December 6th. And I am not happy about it. I miss Maine. I miss the changing leaves, the chill in the air, the sudden blizzards that leave thick layers of ice to be carefully maneuvered and often slipped upon. I miss the … More The grass is always greener…
After a 4 year hiatus, I finally returned to North Carolina this Thanksgiving! When I was a kid, my family owned a small cabin in the mountains close to Highlands. Every summer and sometimes in the fall we would drive 12 hours and stay for a couple of weeks. It was a dream come true, … More Thanksgiving Traditions
High school Flashbacks… the worst kind. Alright I am kind of joking. My high school experience was not that bad. Before high school I had attended the same small local school my entire life. I had known most of my classmates since Pre-K and we all lived close by. Yes I was usually busy with … More Highschool Flashbacks (Happy Birthday Mariana!)
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