Snack break...

Yummy treats from Curbside cupcake compliments of the conference I attended Thurs & Fri! More to come...

FunDay!

Anyone who knows me personally knows I've wanted to go to Six Flags since 8th grade. When my best friend and her husband decided to take my Goddaughter for her debut trip I decided I couldn't miss out... I mean, this was quite literally a trip of a lifetime (not kidding). The safari was amazing and gives any zoo a run for their money. The rides were breathtaking (one word: Nitro). This place has come a long way since my childhood... we even purchased the exclusive "Flash Pass" and were able to skip the long lines. This photo was taken on our ride down to the theme park.

Good times, good times.

Editors note: I've been extremely homesick writing this entry. This day will be remembered forever. Words can't express how beautiful it is to be loved by such a wonderful child and to share her happiness. I miss her something terrible... this girl has my heart.

Road Trip!!!

My great friend, Nicole came down for a visit this past week. She convinced me (after a few drinks) to take the ride with her up to NYC and I caved in after very little consideration. Our trip began at 5pm and after a long journey through several states and a few stops for dinner and highway flirting, we made it home. We spent hours talking about life, love, and everything in between. True friends are hard to find, I'm so happy I have them.

This photo was taken at out first gas stop in Northeast, DC. Otherwise known as the hood. I went in to buy a gatorade and the attendant informed us that the inside wasn't open (in the daytime) and there were bars on the doors & of course bullet-proof glass on the windows.

Almost felt like home.

Too little, too late

I attempted to pick up a Fathers Day card three days prior to the holiday. My Mom and I always get a good laugh at the lack of effort that surrounds Fathers Day shopping.

Mom always says, "everyone has a Mother... or at least someone they consider to be their Mother".

Mothers Day, there's never a card on the shelf and the picks are more emotional than humorous. Fathers Day is quite the opposite. Most cards are themed around sports, beer, and tools. I was shocked to walk into my local CVS and see the racks completely bare.

This can't be a bad thing.

LoVe

My friend Graciela recently got engaged to her life-long friend. This post is a shoutout to everyone who has found true love. Seeing my parents' marriage blossom for over 30 years is a gift in itself... most people aren't lucky enough to love and be loved for that long.

Love is the most beautiful experience I've ever known.

Congratulations.

shrug.

Clearly, I've been slacking with the posts but not with the photo-taking. I'll be taking a few steps back and updating for all of the days I've missed ;o)

Stay tuned...

Music is my boyfriend.

...and just like a real relationship, I treated my man to something new. I picked up these cute speakers over the weekend for my bathroom. Like most lazy laptop users, I've fallen victim to relying on my computer to blast tunes around my apartment. I enjoy listening to music in the shower and I've finally admitted to myself that propping my pc up on my sink was not only unsafe, but it isn't practical.

Yes, the dope color had a lot to do with this choice of speaker and it isn't quite theater sound quality - but for now, it'll do.