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Friends & Family, My Life, Travel Adventures

Visiting Harry Potter World! #MuggleLife

May 10, 2015 by

  This past weekend, Dj's mom and sister came down to Jacksonville to visit! All of us are big Harry Potter fans, and it was his mom's birthday, so we knew we had to take a trip down to Orlando and explore the new Harry Potter world at Universal Studios! I haven't been since they've added HP World. Of course, I had to enjoy some butter beer in front of the castle. I was blown away at just how amazing of a job they did! The rides were mostly all stimulation, but they made it seem just like the movies. This tube stop definitely brought me back to my London days! *ah, nostalgia* The goblins in Gringotts bank looked so real! We had to do a double take to see if they were actually people…

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Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Travel Adventures

Weekend Recap- Exploring Northern Florida

February 24, 2015 by

This weekend was definitely one for the books! My best roomie4L friend came to visit me from Pittsburgh for the weekend! Sara and I went to school at West Virginia University together, ended up on the same floor in our freshmen year dorms, signed a lease to live together our following year (without knowing each other AT ALL), and ended up being two peas in a pod. We lived together for the following 4 years, and make it a point to travel to one another every other month. To start the weekend off, we went to Saint Augustine; America’s oldest city! [I’m obsessed with this place, which you can read all about HERE!] The picture above shows us on the oldest street in all of America. How cool is that? It was gorgeous 72…

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Fashion, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Personal Look Book, Travel Adventures

A Valentines Day to Remember <3

February 18, 2015 by

This post is a little late, but I guess it’s better late than never. :) I love that Valentines Day fell on a Saturday this year! It was the perfect day here in Florida, consisting of beautiful 70 degree weather without a single cloud in the sky. It’s like Mother Nature knew Dj and I needed a day to just be together. First thing in the morning, we exchanged gifts. While most girls get flower bouquets for this special day, I get a cake pop bouquet. He just knows me tooooo well.. ;) Cake pops are my weakness! Especially these ones from Starbucks. It’s safe to say that I have my fix for awhile! We went to a quick lunch at our favorite go-to restaurant, Miller’s Ale House. We split the calamari and I…

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Friends & Family, My Life, Travel Adventures

Wedding Time! San Diego Bound

December 19, 2014 by

This past weekend, one of my oldest friends got MARRIED! It was so exciting. She asked me to be her maid of honor and I happily accepted & flew out to San Diego for a quick, but much needed weekend getaway to help celebrate her special day. I’ve mentioned before that I have a lot of family out in California, so I was able to spend Thursday night, all day Friday, and Saturday morning with my dad, step mom, and 2 precious sisters. My step mom, DeAnna, made me this awesome cappuccino on Saturday morning before Dj and I headed off to San Diego. Can you believe this is homemade? If she ever needed a new job, I think she has an obvious calling for Starbucks. ;) The wedding was located at a place…

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Eating Out, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Travel Adventures

#TreatYourSelfSunday- Another Broken Egg Cafe & Thanksgiving Weekend

December 7, 2014 by

I’m a big fan of brunch. I don’t know how exactly to describe the love that I have for this meal besides saying that it is probably in the top 5 favorite things I enjoy doing in life. Yes, seriously. We recently just had Another Broken Egg Cafe open up here in Jacksonville, so we thought we’d give it a try. It has now become one of my absolute favorites! Dj, Tyler, and I went right before Thanksgiving weekend. Dj and I took our friend, Kristen, when we got back (yes, we were that obsessed). I ordered an omelet called ‘Hey Lucy!’ It had avocado, breakfast chorizo, sautéed onions & green chilies with Cheddar-Jack (although I subbed goat cheese- my latest obsession). I also ordered coffee. They come in the cutest mugs! I think…

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Breakfast, Drinks, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life, Recipe Box, Travel Adventures

Weekend Update/ Typical Breakfast!

May 18, 2014 by

Happy weekend! Dj’s the cutest! While away in working in California this past week, he had my favorite flowers sent to me. :) So grateful for such a caring, sweet guy in my life! I was nervous that these 10 days that he is gone would be spent bored and making myself crazy. I know a lot of people cherish being alone, but I hate it. Luckily, I have made some great friends down here who I’ve spent all week with! Thank goodness for them! Yesterday, my friend Linsey and I went to Georgia to see her family. Her brother lives on the water and it was 90 degrees, so it was a really beautiful day. I love this stuff! Angry Orchard has an elderflower flavor that is my absolute favorite. Perfect for these…

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Dinner, Friends & Family, JAXplore, Lunch, My Life, Recipe Box, Sides, Snacking, Travel Adventures

Homemade Whole Grain Mac and Cheese & a Whole Bunch of Random!

May 13, 2014 by

I know I’ve been so awful and neglectful lately! As you may know, I am now a “big girl” and have a real job. I’m a Marketing Specialist/ PR Rep, so 97% of the day is spent online. SO, once I get home, I’ve been sideways staring at my laptop, leaving it lonely on my living room table. That’s all changing today, though! I’m officially back. :) This past weekend, Dj brought me to the PGA Players Championship golf tour. He sometimes gets away with having golf on the tv, and it bores me to sleep. So, needless to say, my anticipations for the event were low. After making friends with the bartender, however, my feelings all changed! ;) He sure made a mean Bloody Mary! Watching golf in person is completely different, as…

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Dinner, Dressings & Marinades, Friends & Family, JAXplore, Lunch, My Life, Recipe Box, Sides, Snacking, Travel Adventures

Sun Dried Tomato Grilled Chicken Salads! (& some very important visitors!)

March 23, 2014 by

Can I add “Really Freaking Good Salad Maker” to my resume? ;) Dj and I have had a stream of non-stop visitors these past 3 weeks. We’ve had so much fun. Moving alone to Florida, we’ve had our moments of home-sickness, so having friends visit really has helped! Two of my very best friends since we moved onto the same dorm room floor our freshman year of college, Katie and Danielle, were the second wave! It was so nice to see them. It was like a little glimpse of home. :) We spent our days on the beach taking in all of the strong Florida sun! The next group was one of my best friends I worked at the American Embassy in London last summer, Mina! I hadn’t ever hung out with her on…

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