I heart Vacations!

I'm back! Vacation is so good. 10.5 days away from work is bliss!

I had a great time in Duluth with T. We spent a whirlwind day of Visiting the Zoo, Aquarium, Glensheen Mansion and walking around Canal Park and the Pier. This was our first road trip and we not only had a good time, we realized that we can have fun doing just about anything! We are taking a road trip this summer, visiting dear friends in Michigan and then off to the East to visit all the New England states!

As a group of wise Sisters once said, I'M SO EXCITED, AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!!!

My time in Florida was great. I loved the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. I also went to 3 MN Twins Baseball games! I love my Twinkies! And to top it all of I got pretty tan! It's so nice to feel the sunshine on my face, the ocean at my feet and my beloved Twins out on the field!

(Liberty of London on the Beach)

Vacation!!!

Well friends, it's time for me to take a vacation. It couldn't have come at a better time!

I'll be spending the weekend in Duluth, MN. Chilling near Lake Superior, cruising Canal Park, haunting the Glensheen Mansion.

Monday I head to Florida! I need sun!!!

And of course, watching lots of MN Twins Baseball!!!

Have a great week! I know i will!

Sometimes you just need....

A bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates....

I got both yesterday! My wonderful boyfriend showed up last night with these in hand... It was such a sweet gesture! I had a stupid day at work and was feeling pretty blue, not in the best of moods. So we made spaghetti carbonara and salad, watched some Lost and tried a few chocolates. (okay he had 1, I tried the rest).

I looked at him and said, How did I get so lucky?

Really, how did I? Wow!

Thanks T! You're the best.

Chandelier Magic!

I really want a chandelier for my dining room. But everything I look at is too expensive or not what I'm looking for.

My mom gave me one of her old brass chandeliers and I'm thinking about spray painting it...

What do you think? Maybe a bright Fuchsia or a Hot pink?

I saw this idea on Design Sponge, I love the before and after!

There are also these examples on Apartment Therapy:

There is so many things you could do to jazz up an old brass chandelier! I'm so excited to make over mine! I'll post my before and afters when I'm finished!

TEN

Here is something stimulating and interesting for you to read on a Monday:

10 Important Facts

Some surprising medical facts for you to consider whilst going about your daily chores today:

1) No one in the entire world can touch all their own teeth with their tongue.
2) Mad people everywhere are now trying this.
4) You've just tried, and discovered this to be untrue.
5) Now you're sitting there with a crazed smile on your face.
5) Bet you didn't notice that I'd skipped number 3!
6) And now you've gone back to check.
7) Bet you didn't notice that I'd skipped number 6 either.
8) Fooled again...
9) Bet you didn't notice that number 5 appears twice!
10) Now that hopefully you've got a smile on your face, remember that that's what it's all about, and go back to your daily chores...
Wasn't that fun?

One more week and then I am in Florida! Sunshine and Baseball are calling my name! Thanks for sticking around Mauer!!!!

All things good...

It's been a good couple of days despite the rain. My car that horribly fell apart pulling into my driveway is now fixed! Spring is this weekend, Spring break is in less than 2 weeks! Florida\Sunshine\Twins Baseball\Pool\Beach\Bliss.

The highlights of the past week included:

La Boheme at the MN Opera. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was funny and sad and sappy. Am I an Opera convert? I believe I just might be!

Last night T and I went to The Dancing Ganesha Indian Restaurant. We had a $50 Gift Card to use and we did not hesitate to use it. My favorite was the Chicken Keelgiri Korma, chicken chunks cooked in a coconut curry sauce with cilantro and chillies. We loved everything we ate, and we got a ton of food!

I also had two of these:

Mango Mojitos!

Gossip Girl is back... my horrible guilty pleasure that my 33 year old self watches without hesitation. I did not really like last nights episode. The whole Chuck finding his mom part is boring. Move on. What I really want to know is, When are they bringing the real Chuck Bass back? This one dresses too conservatively and is losing his edge. I'm Chuck Bass. Own it!

I Can Read Movies!

I love these I Can Read Movies Book Covers! I'm thinking about framing a few! Especially the Sixteen Candles cover.