Phylliss (sister-in-law) and I were craving some fun in the sun a couple weekends ago, so we convinced her boyfriend and Russell to join us at the beach. Armed with our favorite backpack chairs, towels, and Sun-In to avoid a bimonthly $200 fee at my hair salon (spoiler alert, it didn’t work quite like I hoped),… Continue reading Tampa Travels: St. Pete Municipal Beach
Ahhh… Mexican food. Queso, soft tortillas, salty chips, sour cream, queso… while I am admittedly a picky cheese-atarian, I can always find something at a Mexican restaurant, and usually something that I can easily eat until I enter into a food coma. So when Russell and I headed over to his sister Phylliss’ new digs across… Continue reading Tampa Travels: Red Mesa Mercado in St Petersburg
As I thought through how I wanted to recap our latest beach adventure (post coming soon!), I realized there were some common themes in our weekends, such as time with the dogs, cheesy food, and of course wine. As I share our adventures, I’d like some kind of checklist that hopefully illustrates how each of… Continue reading Tampa Travels: Ranking Introduction
A friend told me recently he rated our beach preparedness as a “10” (on a 10-point scale, of course!). So I’m beginning this Beach Gear series in which I review our supplies. Of course, we’re always looking for improved items to add to our stash, so let me know if I’m missing something. Back in… Continue reading Must-Have Beach Gear: Backpack Chairs
Last we left off, I had made the poor financial decision and excellent life decision to visit my little sister Kelli in her new Costa Rican townhouse over the first weekend in June. I left early on a Friday from Tampa International and although I was prepared for Spirit Airlines’ strict baggage policy, some of… Continue reading Tampa Travels: 48 Hours in Costa Rica Part II
Me to myself a few minutes ago while walking out of work: “Hey, I did really well today with calories! I can either go to bed with a deficit and maybe undo all of the $hit I ate last weekend, or I can have an exciting dinner!”* Me to myself just now: “Crap. Forgot I… Continue reading Mental conversations on my way home…
It’s finally fall in Florida! Or at least for a couple days. It’s 80 degrees out at 6:30 at night and I’m snuggled up in a sweatshirt and big comfy pants. I asked Russell the other day if it was disloyal to Florida to admit that I was excited for cooler temps. We agreed that… Continue reading Fall in Florida
Over the past few years, I’ve discovered something about myself. Something others may call a “disease” or an “affliction.” But unlike most illnesses I’m not aware of any official name or diagnosis. In fact, I’m pretty sure it’s somewhat unique to me since it comes from a combination of my parents’ personalities. I’ll call it ARFOMO… Continue reading Tampa Travels: 48 Hours in Costa Rica Part I
As in, too down to move off of the couch… Grab your laptop. Open up any number of online shopping sites. Feel the money ooze from your bank account and breathe a sigh of momentary relief… Followed by a panic attack at midnight that you spent so much. GAH MY 401K WHO WILL PAY FOR… Continue reading When week night life gets you down…
Working 8-5, five days a week, at a job that sometimes feels like it’s slowly choking me; too mentally exhausted to do anything with my evenings; living for the 48 hours over the weekend when I can travel, explore our new hometown, or simply sleep in and sit on the couch with our dogs.
Queen of the Weekend 