I guess I was uninspired today. Sometimes I just can’t see past my backyard. The weather is too spectacular, the sun too bright, my body too exhausted to muster up the energy to leave the house. I did a killer workout this morning in my new kicks and I already feel the exhaustion creeping in. … More Day 16
Beautiful days like today make me fall in love with my hometown all over again. The chilly air is canceled out by the warm sunshine bathing Beach Drive in a golden glow. Tourists and locals pack the streets, eating tapas and drinking iced tea like the rest of the country isn’t blanketed in snow. Because … More Day 15
It has been a day of early accomplishment, relaxation, and contemplation. I started the day off right with an invigorating spin class with a vivacious Latina instructor who pushed me hard, despite being unable to understand a word she said. Afterwards, I trained Megan for the first time and enjoyed teaching her how to maneuver … More Day 14
Florida weather is so strange. Suddenly it is cold again. As the day went on I put a trench coat over my summer dress and squeezed the belt tightly around my waist. This does nothing for my legs. Or my toes. But I’m used to not feeling my toes in most climates and have kept … More Day 13
An express tune-up at the auto shop leads to interesting conversations and life stories shared among oil and chrome. Thompson owned a tattoo parlor for 8 years until the 2009 economy pushed him out of business. After working in the auto store for 3 years, he is a bonafide car whiz. With a quick twist … More Day 12
For lunch we stopped at a new restaurant by a paint shop we needed to visit later for the building. The ambiance was nice and I ordered a Southwest Chicken Salad expecting beautiful greens piled high with beans, corn, avocado, and grilled chicken. Instead I am greeted by a bowl of iceberg lettuce, strips of … More Day 11
Another beautiful morning in St. Petersburg. Such gorgeous light predicting a perfect day to come. Too bad I will be hidden away from this perfection till the sun sets. Mondays always seem less bright. Anticipating things that have yet to come.
One of the things I love most about Florida is the year-round sunshine. You just can’t avoid it. I happen to avoid it pretty well with my 9-5 office job but get outside as often as I can. You know a nifty thing about sunlight? It creates contrast. Although my photography professor scorned pictures of … More Day 8
Apparently the Saturday Morning Market is the place to be. Sunny, bright, and crawling with interesting people. And their dogs. Often I’ll grab a cup of coffee and just walk around, absorbing the sights and smells. Oh I’ll grab a couple of croissants too thank you very much.
A cool breeze blows in across the sea, beckoning me to batten down the hatches and set sail on uncharted waters. But first I will grab a map, set my course, and prepare for any weather before me. Because nobody gets anywhere easily. I will take on any rough waters with the knowledge that I … More Day 6
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