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And just like that, it's been ten years! 522 weeks. 3654 days. We "still do" and are off for a weekend away to celebrate, explore, and relax. And maybe finalize a few decisions for our upcoming remodel if we feel like it! My favorite and best times are with you.</div>
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Plans and no plans. Here and there. Hikes, sand, sun, sea glass, sunsets, dinners, road trip, and a long-awaited concert. Family, friends, and favorites. Cheers!</div>
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Vacation is finally here! We depart internationally in T-minus whatever. Looking forward to our trip and all the adventures it has in store. Thrilled to be ringing in the holiday and new year with our favorites. All the best to you and yours!</div>
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Finally! It has been such a busy and stressful season at work -- the overtime these past few months has been ugly. I'm so thrilled to finally reclaim a bit of that time and have a much-needed break! Vacation officially started on Friday night! <br />
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Fall is my very favorite and it doesn't disappoint. So far, it's been great fun as we've done our fair share of celebrating lately for both life (birthdays!) and love (anniversaries!). I'm excited for this week and the adventure and restoration it has in store! And <i>finally</i> cleaning out the thousands of pictures on my phone! </div>
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This time of year proves to be a fun and busy season! Since our college years, we have affectionately termed August - February as our gauntlet. One thing after the other. But the good things! Birthdays, anniversaries, birthdays, concerts, birthdays, holidays, birthdays! </div>
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Last weekend, we celebrated our anniversaries with a weekend away and north. The weather was on its best, beautiful behavior and we explored, hiked, watched sunsets, and found a few moonstones for good measure. The lovely pottery shop didn't hurt either -- tucked away in the tiniest town with a population of 18! </div>
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We've been to two concerts in the past three weeks! The first was with our favorite people, eating favorite food, in my favorite boots! Foot stomping may have been involved! Last night was with my favorite person, at our favorite venue, in our favorite city. It was an unbelievable show -- my first live blues experience! Weekend, you look real good. We're beach bound. Let's dance! </div>
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As expected, work is super stressful right now and I had my fair share of bad days last week. People, teachers...I tell you. Husband sweetly surprised me with lunch and a cookie on a day that was particularly challenging. It was the highlight of my day, hands down. Love is lunch and a cookie. It really is. And finishing our beloved<i> Peaky Blinders</i>! We can't wait for the fourth season!</div>
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Yesterday at noon, vacation officially began! Twelve days are looking real good. Serious lifesavers. We have both plans and no plans. To me, those are the best kinds. Love is an icy, salty margarita with extra lime. He knows me. <br />
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Last week, school concluded and is finally out for summer! I've decided I would like a summer break from teachers! Easier said than done. At work, my summer season is even more intense and deadline driven than usual. A tremendous turnaround in an extremely limited period of time. You always think you have time and you don't. It's a crunch. But hey, that upcoming vacation time is looking real good!</div>
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I've got summer plans and dreams. I hope one of them will begin next week! Being on a waitlist is just the worst. And it's my own fault! It really is. I was scared! And after that, energized and inspired! And then, waitlisted. That snooze you lose thing has always been true. Fingers crossed! Until then, I'm looking forward to the weekend! The summer sun decided to finally make its debut and I can't wait to spend time in the sand and sun with my favorite. Plus, I have a healthy stack of beautiful books that have been staring me for weeks!<br />
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Half day, I love you. My 3.5 day weekend is looking real good! And it couldn't come at a better time. It continues to be a wild season at work with major deadlines and pesky people. Don't even get me started!</div>
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This is one of my favorite pictures -- I can remember exactly how I was feeling in this moment. Last month, the sun decided to shine all weekend long and we spent both Saturday and Sunday in the salt, sand, and sun. A few days prior, it was an intense week AND I was called to jury duty (and finally excused from a three week trial!). It was the best end to the worst week. I'm convinced there's nothing better than a warm beach day with a picnic, juicy book, my love, waves, and good company. Well, maybe including an icy and salty margarita, but I digress. Weekend, we've got plans for you! </div>
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Weekend, you look real good! It's about time! It seems everyone was feeling sprinkles of "Friday the 13th" ALL WEEK. Eighteen days, eighteen days. It was a little touch and go, and I was feeling seriously punchy at work today, but we made it! These past few weeks have been a complete whirlwind with places to be and faces to see. We're thrilled to have a weekend to ourselves that looks like, well, whatever we want it to look like. I'm convinced no plans are often the best plans. My heart is full and light. Love is fresh wildflowers and frozen chocolate covered bananas. You can quote me on that. Dance party, commence!<br />
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Well! Despite my assumption, our kitties were little champs and greeted us eagerly as we returned from our road trip. In past experiences, a little cold shoulder is par for the course, but it's nice to be sweetly surprised from time to time. The weather was beautiful over the weekend and they thoroughly enjoyed the warm sun, light breeze, and napping face first in our freshly bloomed flowers. </div>
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We had the best time on our trip! And, we have loads of pictures to share. But first, it's Friday. It's been a strangely productive week at work -- a shocking rarity after returning from vacation. I sincerely thank the phone and email gods for being slightly kind and showing me grace. Knocking down projects left and right -- boom, boom, boom, check, check, check! For that, I'm grateful. But know it won't last! Also, excited for a fun night ahead with our favorites. In our favorite city. At our favorite place. There will be laughing. Serious food and merriment. And, Joe Rogan. </div>
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Image is MINE from a favorite NYE/birthday celebration; in our favorite city; at our favorite place. Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552263202468485707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776447778820729874.post-89722414309537059312016-03-25T06:00:00.000-07:002016-03-25T06:00:22.060-07:00Spring Break!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00552263202468485707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776447778820729874.post-254453905955184122016-02-29T21:00:00.000-08:002016-02-29T21:00:04.079-08:00Leap Year <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can find me here, thanks. <i>Leap Year</i> on Leap Day! How fitting. It's one of my trusty favorites -- I confess it's on rotation all year long. I do what I want.</div>
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In other news, a bonus! <i>And</i> a raise! I'll take it, but it still doesn't make all that chaos and overtime worth it. Truth. </div>
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A few days after Christmas, we spontaneously planned a day trip to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It was a crisp 27 degrees and a major treat to explore and hike in the fresh snow. The park is beyond stunning -- there is so much beauty and history within the land and trees. A grounding reminder of how small we are. </div>
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Luckily, it seemed the holiday break and weather kept most visitors away. Yay for chains! It was so nice to have the majority of trails to ourselves -- there may have been a few snowball fights. Husband won. My trusty split pea soup was the perfect pick-me up at one of the scenic overlooks. And, we found a rad wild huckleberry syrup. As if we needed another reason to return. Warmer months, we're coming for you. Thanks for the sweet, snowy memory. </div>
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