Day 1 we arrived around 9 am & jumped out of the car with excitement. A) we were out of the car B) we were in Key West. Our room wasn’t ready so I dragged Suzanne to Pepes, one of my favorite restaurants in Key West. There we befriended, Jimmy the bartender and later local tour guide. If it’s possible to get wasted before 11am, … Continue reading From Key West
In “I Have Found Me a Home” by Jimmy Buffett, he sings “Yes, I have found me a home and you can have the rest of everything I own. ‘Cause I have found me a home. My old red bike, gets me around to the bars and the beaches of my town, and there aren’t many reasons I would leave. Yes, I have found me … Continue reading Counting Down the Days Until Key West
This isn’t going to be a huge post on the Asheville Road Trip Fun. It was so much fun that you really had to be there to understand everything. Having said that, there is something to be said about Downtown Asheville. They move at a pace that isn’t rushed and enjoy the time they have. The last time I stayed in Asheville, I stayed in … Continue reading Asheville, NC
Australia…I have daydreamed of going there for years and when I say years, I mean years. Not like one or two but more like ten plus years. Everyone has a place they want to visit or places they want to visit. When I was 16, it was Key West and then I thought maybe I’d like to move to San Francisco because I so loved … Continue reading Australia
The trip to Charleston swung into action the moment I saw that The Constellations were opening up for Minus the Bear at the Music Farm. Joining me for the show would be Suzanne & Krissie. I called in a favor and scored us tickets to the show and then found a room near the venue that wasn’t sky high since it was Memorial Day Weekend. … Continue reading Charleston Fun
While listening to “Blue Skies Again” by Jessica Lea Mayfield this morning, I found myself connecting with the lyrics “this heart of mine is ready for spring.” In my previous post My Wanderlusting Soul, I talked about the desire and need to travel. Listening to this song, I realized how I need sunshine and a sandy beach. I want to put my toes in the … Continue reading This Heart of Mine Is Ready for Spring
wan·der·lust [won-der-luhst] –noun a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about I guess I take after my dad. He is a long haul truck driver. He’s happy as a clam in sand on the road. He loves to travel. Growing up, we were rarely in a place long. First it was military and then it was construction. I lived in Hawaii as a toddler, … Continue reading My Wanderlusting Soul
Tomorrow, I will be in Key West. Everyone has always asked me, why do you love Key West so much. One word: magical Yes there is the insanity of Key West. The ins, the outs, the drags, the nudity, the drunkenness, the party, the fun, the social unacceptable, the everything you never thought you would see, but there’s so much more… Underneath the weirdness, the … Continue reading Heading to the Magic of Key West
Let’s talk about Key West… I love this place. I love the vibes of the city, the scenery, the island, the locals who welcome you, the insanity of strangers, the tropical drinks, and the “hey look, naked people, can I get another margarita,” attitude. My first trip to The Conch Republic was back in 2000. I was fresh out of a relationship and I needed … Continue reading Key West Baby
Let’s do a short recap of last week. Wed – Charlotte Checkers game with Nikki. I was as a good girl and went home early for the night due to the drive to Raleigh I would be doing on Thursday. Checkers won 🙂 Thurs – New York Rangers game @ Carolina Hurricanes. Nathan & I hit the road around 2 and … Continue reading The A-T-L Recap