tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87254885562191739262024-03-13T14:42:49.471-07:00of the valleyLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-28942314818489354752017-10-19T10:08:00.003-07:002017-10-19T10:09:20.877-07:00Weekend in DC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over Labor Day Weekend my mom and I went to visit my brother in Washington DC, another first for me! We spent our time drinking coffee, checking out monuments and museums, and exploring the different areas of the city.<br />
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We arrived on a Friday evening, and headed into downtown for dinner. Once we were full, we walked over to the mall and got to experience the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Reflection Pool, and Lincoln Memorial at night. Seeing everything lit up was beautiful, and it was nice that we were able to get a taste of the area without the crowds.<br />
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One of my favorite things about visiting new cities is seeing the different architecture. On our way to brunch on Sunday we walked through a few different neighborhoods, I loved seeing the row houses in many different colors, textures, and styles. We made our way to a restaurant called Ted's Bulletin which was <i>so good. </i>My favorite part had to have been the homemade pop-tarts. They were to die for.<br />
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After brunch we headed into Georgetown and spent some time peeping into the shops (and trying to stay dry). After showing my mom into Tuckernuck (one of my favorite stores) it began to clear up, so we headed for the waterfront, then over to the Tidal Basin. We walked all the way around the circle, hitting all of the monuments and trying to avoid stepping in puddles.<br />
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On Sunday we explored the National Gallery of Art. The first exhibit we visited was furniture, and I felt so inspired by the classic pieces (especially that yellow day bed!). I would love to mix in oil portraits with large, gold frames into my modern decor.<br />
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The rest of our day was spent biking around the city. We rented through Capital Bikeshare (easier said than done), and rode our way around the mall again, this time taking in the sites during the day. We also made our way to the White House, and finally the Capitol. Despite the hassle of trying to actually get the bikes away from the docks, it was really fun riding around the city.<br />
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-76090215393215395342017-10-17T09:51:00.004-07:002017-10-17T09:54:10.452-07:00East Coast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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We drove through the night and arrived at the cape early in the morning. After getting breakfast and napping for a few hours, we headed to the tip of the cape to visit Provincetown. We spent the day wondering Commercial Street, popping into the many art galleries and interesting shops. We also decided to go on a whale watching tour. The boat took us out into the ocean for several hours where we got to see whales come up for air, and diving back down to show off their tail. The whale tails were pretty cool to see, but the best part was watching all the passengers run back and forth on the boat to get a good view 😂<br />
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The next day we took the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. We spent some time exploring Oak Bluffs and then made our way to Edgartown. I absolutely loved exploring the quaint little town - wandering around the brick sidewalks on Main Street and popping into boutiques. We walked around the neighborhood a bit, and made our way to the pier near the Chappy Ferry. We were able to take in a great view of the water and the Edgartown Lighthouse before heading back to Oak Bluffs for ice cream and the ferry ride back to Cape Cod.<br />
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Our next day was definitely one of my favorites. We again hopped on the ferry in the morning, but this time to Nantucket. We started the day wandering around brick roads lined with hydrangeas until we came to The Island Kitchen. After filling up on mimosas and french toast, we rented bikes and headed to Siasconset (the ride was longer than we thought, we were hot and sweaty by the end). 'Sconset is an old fishing town and the most quaint, adorable town I've ever seen. The cottages are tiny and covered in flowers, with winding roads along the ocean. We biked around the small town, popped into the Sconset Market, made our way to the Sankaty Head Lighthouse, then headed back to downtown. </div>
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Our next day was spent in Boston. Tom's brother came in for the weekend, so we met up with him on his way to the Cape. I had never been to Boston, but fell in love with the quaint, old American feel of the city. The history that the city holds is incredibly interesting. We explored Quincy Market, wandered down to the harbor, and decided to take a hop-on-hop-off bus to get a lay of the land.<br />
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One of my favorite parts of the day was stopping into Bell in Hand Tavern, the oldest operating tavern in America, for a Sam Adams and a Boston Cream Pie! The large wooden bar, low ceilings, and portraits of past presidents make you feel like you're right back in 1795. I could've stayed there the rest of the trip.<br />
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Last but not least, we stopped in NYC on our way home!! Also my first time in the city, I absolutely could not wait to check things out. Time was limited, we were only staying for two nights, so we had to be quick. We arrived on Friday night, checked into our hotel, and, like moths to a light bulb, headed straight for Times Square. After spinning in circles looking up at all the screens for a few minutes, we located a nearby bar and stopped in for a few drinks (between Times Square crowds and driving into the city, we felt it was needed). We felt like such New Yorkers as we sat with the business professionals during happy hour, watching the bartenders shake up drinks while we sipped our cocktails. Our last activity of the night was dinner, what else but pizza?! We found a great little family-owed place that had true, authentic New York style pizza. We were dying over how good it was, and naturally ate the whole entire thing.<br />
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We woke up the next morning, got bagels, and headed out for our busiest day! We went to the Top of the Rock Observation Desk, 5th Ave, Central Park, the 9/11 Memorial, took a boat out and around the Statute of Liberty, and ended our night with more pizza and a quick stop into Grand Central Station. We were <i>moving, </i>but it was one of the best days I've ever had.<br />
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Growing up I was never much of a Harry Potter fan. Actually, I wasn't at all. I remember my parents reading The Sorcerer's Stone to my brother and me before bed, and also taking us to see the first two movies. Aside from that, I was never very interested in fantasy. </div>
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Flash forward about 16 years, I'm a junior in college, and have finally realize everyone in the world loves HP except for me. I had no idea what the big deal was, but I was interested in finding out. One of my friends had all of the movies at school with her, so I spent the next few days catching up on all that I missed out on.<br />
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Fast forward another few years. After seeing all of the movies and absolutely loving them (I know, seeing the movies first is not the way to go), I decided I was well past due to read the books. I headed to Half Price Books, bought the set, and dived into the fantasy world of J.K. Rowling. <br />
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Now here I am, just last week visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando. Tom and I have been wanting to go, so when we booked a spring break trip to Sanibel we knew we'd have to make a stop. Orlando is about a 3 and a half hour drive from Sani, so we booked a hotel, got up bright and early, and headed to Universal. Luckily Tom is the best and drove the whole time while I napped :) (Hi Tom!)</div>
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We started the day in Universal, which is the Diagon Alley part of the park. I was actually surprised how small Diagon Alley was, and how many people there were there. It was so crowded it was actually hard to walk through. We did a quick once over of the shops and Gringotts, then sneaked away inside to grab a butterbeer. I got two butterbeers for us (frozen - the best), and Tom grabbed us two actual beers, Wizard's Brew and Dragon Scale. Wizard's Brew is a porter that I liked best, but Tom liked the Dragon Scale which is a lighter and slightly hoppier lager.<br />
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exploring the shops. We popped into Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions (I especially loved the dresses on display, but it was <i>so</i> dark in there that I couldn't get a picture), Sugarplum’s Sweetshop where we bought a pumpkin pasty, chocolate frog, and Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans (stay away from ear wax and vomit - seriously), Quality Quidditch Supplies, and lastly Olivander's. We also went down Knockturn Alley and stopped into Borgin and Burkes. It was dark and creepy but pretty cool to stop into. I really loved how detailed each of the stores were, they were just like the movies, but they were so small and SO packed. I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more if everything wasn't so crowded that you couldn't get through a store.</div>
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We then lined up for the Escape From Gringotts ride, which was probably my favorite part of Diagon Alley. The line starts outside the bank, and as it moves up you move into Gringotts. Holy crap - Gringotts blew me away. It was identical to the movie. The high ceiling had three huge, elaborate chandeliers hanging from it and goblins sat along the sides working on their paperwork. They looked so real I couldn't believe it. As the line moves along you then go into the vaults under the bank, and then onto the ride. I found the ride itself a little underwhelming because it is about five minutes long, but getting to see Gringotts made it worth the wait. </div>
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Next we boarded the Hogswarts Express to take us to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. The train had a screen in each box to make it look like you were driving through the county to Hogwarts. There was also some kind of screen on the door of the cabin that showed the outline of Harry, Ron, Hermione and some Dementors as well. I actually preferred Hogsmeade to Diagon Alley. I loved the snow covered roofs and crooked chimneys, and the view of Hogwarts in the distance.</div>
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I found that the shops in Hogsmeade were basically the same as the shops in Diagon Alley. Zonko's had the same things as Weasley's, Honeydukes the same as Sugarplum's, there is another Olivander's, etc. I have to say that Dervish and Banges was definitely my favorite shop. As tiny as it was, it was the only store where I saw they sold the Harry Potter books. They had the hardcover books along with the illustrated books which I enjoyed flipping through. They also sold wand sets for the Tri-Wizard champions and Dumbledore's Army, and the Tri-Wizard Cup. I thought the wand sets would make the best souvenirs. I also liked stopping in the owl post and seeing all the owls, including Hedwig!</div>
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After exploring the shops we got in line for the ride in Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. This was my favorite part of the whole trip. The line takes you into the Herbology green house and through the castle. When you enter the castle you walk through the hall of talking portraits, Dumbledore's office, the Dark Art's Classroom, past the sorting hat, and then into the Great Hall where you get on the ride. Walking though the castle was the best thing ever, it was so detailed with everything you can image from the movie. The ride was so fun, too, it really feels like you're flying. </div>
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By this point in the day we were starving and decided to stop into the Three Broomsticks for dinner. It's legitimate English pub food - I ordered a piece of rotisserie chicken with potatoes and corn, and Tom had a half rack of ribs with rotisserie chicken, potatoes, and corn. We also got more beer, we both had the Hogshead Brew which we both really liked. We also got dessert obviously, a chocolate trifle that had layers of strawberry and cream. Nothing has ever tasted better in my life since I was so hungry! </div>
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It actually got really chilly once the sun when down, it was in the 60s all day but then got down to the 40s. After dinner I was pretty ready to head back to our hotel, I was tired and freezing, but Tom wanted to ride the Dragon Challenge. There was no way I was going on since I was so cold, so I went back in the Three Broomsticks to order hot butterbeers and wait for him. The park had basically cleared out at this time since it was about to close, and Tom was the last person to get on the ride. </div>
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Once Tom got off the ride we headed back to our car while sipping our warm butterbeer. I'm pretty sure I was asleep before 10. We both loved HP World despite the crowds and chilly weather, and I'm already craving frozen butterbeer (I was actually just looking up recipes and will probably make some this weekend!). Going for the day was the perfect amount of time, but next time we're in the area I'm hoping we can maybe spend some time at Disney as well. It was truly magical! </div>
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There's something about opening the windows and letting in fresh air for the first time each year. Just the smell of the warm air is refreshing and rejuvenating to me. On Saturday we had our first true warm day of the year - for this to come in February is like a miracle to us in Cleveland. The temperature hit almost 70, naturally everyone was out and about.<br />
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In the morning Tom and I went to Urban Farmer for breakfast. Tom got a pulled pork Eggs Benedict and I got a waffle with granola, Greek yogurt, and strawberry preserves. Urban Farmer is a farm-to-table restaurant, and everything I've had there has been amazing. After breakfast we decided we had to walk around the city and make the most of the amazing weather. We walked down to the lake, popped into the Science Center, and walked back to this amazing restaurant on the lake called Nuevo. We sat at the bar near a window with a lake view, snacked on chips, salsa, and guacamole, and sipped margaritas.</div>
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Being in the sunshine after hibernating for the last three months made me so happy. It was such a nice break from the cold and is making me so excited for spring to really be here. </div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-56059002427376110112016-10-03T10:58:00.000-07:002017-03-23T13:44:40.584-07:00Bachlorette + Oktoberfest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the beginning of September all of the girls got together for Lauren's bachlorette party. On Friday Lauren threw a huge house party, then Saturday we spent the day at the pool with bachlorette festivities that night. We all had way too much fun doing our hair, taking jello shots, and dancing the night away.<br />
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The next weekend started with the Florida Georgia Line concert on Friday night. Tom and I went together and met up with Des and her sister. They actually had two extra VIP tickets, so we upgraded from the lawn to really close seats! We had planned to, once again, try to go to Cedar Point on Saturday, but again it was hot and rained all day. We finally got lucky on Sunday, the weather was perfect, cool and sunny. We spent the day riding roller coasters and barely even had to wait in line since the park was so empty. It was perfect. </div>
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This past weekend I headed to Columbus on Friday and Cincinnati on Sunday. Tom and I had plans to make dinner together on Friday, but when the stove suddenly stopped working we scratched our plan and ordered pizza instead - completely fine with me. We finished Stranger Things (so good) on Saturday, then I went to Cincy to meet up with Hannah! We got brunch, did some shopping, and went to the Cincinnati Oktoberfest, the largest Oktoberfest in the county. We pigged out on pretzels, beer cheese, and strudel (and of course German beer). </div>
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Finny is a Wheaten Terrior and is just a little fluff ball with endless amounts of energy. His hair is sooo soft, he feels like a teddy bear. However, anything within reach is used as a teething ring, whether it is a shoe lace, finger, leg of a chair, or the hearth of the fireplace. </div>
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He is a smart little guy and already knows sit, lay down, and paw. We're working on roll over at the moment, and have learned that his favorite treat while practicing new tricks is blueberries. </div>
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When he's not being a crazy puppy he is actually very cuddly. If you kneel down he will run right up to you and nuzzle himself against you, it's so cute. But if you stay at his level for too long you might get a nip to the nose (I know from experience). </div>
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He is the greatest little guy to have around the house and has already brought so much happiness to our lives. He still has a lot of growing to do and will eventually get to be about 35-40 pounds. He's just so freakin cute and I'm so obsessed. </div>
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This weekend Tom and I had plans to go to Cedar Point, but when we checked the forecast and saw temperatures in the 90s we decided we might need to reschedule our trip. Instead, we spent the weekend at his parent's house enjoying some of the final days of summer. On Saturday we headed to Huntington Beach for a little lunch and to soak up the sun. We grabbed hot dogs and pretzels from the beach hut and went down to the water. The view of the lake actually reminded me a lot of Cape Cod with the sail boats anchored near the shore.<br />
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Saturday night was spent at Bar Louie, some of Tom's friends were in town and we and we had a few drinks while catching up.<br />
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Sunday was equally as hot, but made for the perfect pool day. We spent several hours at the country club pool sipping pina coladas and bouncing around in the pool. It was the perfect way to end the weekend and mentally prepare for the week ahead.<br />
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In other news... I am officially moving into my own apartment downtown! I move in the beginning of October and could not be more excited. I love Cleveland and can't wait to be in the heart of the city. Apartment decorating posts are sure to follow. </div>
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Last week I took a very short trip out to Cape Cod, somewhere I've never been before! Tom's grandmother has a house in West Yarmouth. He was able to spend the whole week there, but I could only join him for the weekend. I flew out of Cleveland after work on Friday and got into Cape Cod late that night. </div>
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Since we only had a day and a half, we crammed as much as we could into the trip and were actually able to accomplish a lot. Saturday started with blueberry pancakes and coffee homemade from Tom's grandma, Syb (per my request, of course). After we finished sipping coffee on the back porch we headed down to the beach, only about a minute walk away. The weather was in the 80s, and the cool breeze made it feel absolutely perfect. </div>
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After hanging around the beach for a bit we decided to go into town. We headed to Hyannis, a cute, small town just north of us. We went into a few shops, stopped for mimosas (for me, beer for Tom because I think mimosas would hurt is masculinity), and stocked up on salt water taffy from Village Fudge Shoppe.</div>
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Nauset Light Beach was our next stop, and probably my favorite place we visited. The beach sits at the bottom of a steep, sandy cliff with the Nauset Lighthouse at the top. The sand is so golden and beautiful, but we quickly found out the the water is ice cold! There was also a shark alert in the area while we were there, so we were sure to only put our toes in. We walked along the shore, then made our way up to the lighthouse. </div>
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The Nauset Light is so quintessential to Cape Cod and is actually famous for being on the Cape Cod Chip bag. Looking back at my photos I actually kind of have to laugh (Tom might not agree) because we had a minor travesty when I thought I lost my phone. I went to pull it out of my purse to take a picture at the lighthouse, and when I realized it wasn't there I immediately ran back to the beach thinking I left it there. When I couldn't find it I started panicking a bit, thinking about all the photos I just lost, and Tom kept calling it hoping someone found it. Luckily someone finally answered and said it was at the lighthouse, about three feet from where I was standing when I thought I lost it... oh boy. But when all was said and done I was just thankful for the nice people who picked up the phone! </div>
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We were pretty exhausted at this point in the day, and headed back to the house to freshen up. However, we weren't home for long, and after doing some googling decided to head to Dennis to watch the sunset at Chapin Beach. The beach was unlike any I've seen before, the tide was low and receded about a mile down, leaving tons of tide pools. It was the absolute best spot to watch the sun set, the colors reflecting off the pools were incredible. Once the sun completely dipped below the horizon we headed to dinner back in Hyannis. We had a hard time finding a restaurant that didn't have a two hour wait, and ended up settling for a pizza place on Main Street (completely fine by me!). We were starving, and pizza tasted better than ever. We ended our night sitting on the quiet, moonlit beach near the house, and even caught a firework show across the bay. It was the most perfect ending to the day. </div>
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Our flight back to Cleveland was leaving at 7 on Sunday night, and with traffic and the long drive to the airport we sadly had to be ready to leave by 3. We had planned to get up to watch the sun rise, but ended up turning the alarm off and going back to sleep. Instead, we slept in, had bagels for breakfast, and headed back into town for mini gulf! Tom kicked my butt, but he's been playing all week :) We ended our time in Cape Cod laying on the beach and eating Cape Cod chips. We had the most perfect mini-getaway.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-13239678537329349582016-08-15T08:55:00.004-07:002016-08-15T09:02:19.163-07:00Weekend Snapshots: West Side Market <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Any weekend filled with Hannah, country music, and tacos is bound to be a good one. Friday started with the Luke Bryan concert at Blossom with Tom. It has been raining for days here, and since the concert was outside we were worried about getting drenched. However, the rain held off and we had a great time seeing Lukey shake it. We drank lots of Bud Light and we (I) danced all night. I was having such a great time I actually forgot to take pictures - but those are the best kind of nights. </div>
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On Saturday I got a text from one of my best friends Hannah that she would be in town this weekend! We, naturally, made plants to go to our favorite taco spot that evening, Barrio. In the morning Tom and I grabbed breakfast at Yours Truly and spent most of the day laying around trying to avoid the rain. We watched way too many episodes of House of Cards while cuddled up in bed.</div>
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Later that evening Hannah came over and the three of us headed to Barrio. We shared chips and queso, margaritas (Mango for Tom, Blood Orange for me, and Peach for Hannah), and the best tacos I've ever had.<br />
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Tom had to get home after dinner since he was headed to Cape Cod in the morning (I'll be meeting him next weekend), so I had the rest evening to myself. It was nice to be able to do a little reading - I'm currently working on The Cursed Child - and get to bed early. </div>
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On Sunday morning Hannah and I made plans to go to the West Side Market, an open air market downtown. I hadn't been since I was in high school, so I was excited to check out everything it has to offer. The market was filled with people shopping for local produce, pasta, bakery items, meats, fish, and more. Hannah and I shared Nutella crepes and iced coffee, and I stocked up with items to make for dinner this week. I bought basil-garlic pasta, truffle and cheese ravioli, and pomodoro sauce from Ohio City Pasta, pierogies, and some fresh fruit! </div>
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I made the pasta with pomodoro sauce last night and it was absolutely amazing. The sauce had the perfect amount of spice and flavor - I was in heaven. I'm planning on taking Tom with me to stock up on fresh groceries next time we're both home. I'm soo excited for Cape Code next weekend so hopefully this week flies by!</div>
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My last Ireland post! Connor and I got into Dublin late on Thursday, we checked into our hotel and immediately got ready for bed. When we woke in the morning we headed into town to spend the day exploring the city. Our first stop was, of course, breakfast - Connor and I decided on a little donut spot called The Rolling Donut Cafe for some sugar and coffee to start the day. Connor picked a cinnamon apple donut, and I had a jelly-filled (my favorite). </div>
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We had a full agenda for the day and wanted to make sure we were able to see everything we wanted to. Our first stop for the morning was Trinity College where we waited in line to see the Book of Kells and the famous Long Room. It's true what they say, the ceiling-high shelves filled with old books really is like a scene from Harry Potter. It also reminded me of the library from Beauty and the Beast. </div>
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After wandering through the library we decided to make our way to St. Patrick's Cathedral. We opted to walk and take in the scenery rather than jumping on a tour bus or taking a taxi (and I also felt I needed some extra exercise after the donuts). We made some stops along the way, including Christ Church Cathedral, the Dublin Castle, and St. Peter's Green. <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SbBENf-3wF0/V5-W3bqAwKI/AAAAAAAACaU/XKo_DbZpzJstalkciBumVVVY2_B-1oR9gCEw/s1600/DSC_0187%2B%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SbBENf-3wF0/V5-W3bqAwKI/AAAAAAAACaU/XKo_DbZpzJstalkciBumVVVY2_B-1oR9gCEw/s1600/DSC_0187%2B%25284%2529.jpg" /></a></div>
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We got lucky and couldn't have asked for better weather. It was sunny all day and even got into the 70s - something that was unheard of for us as it was usually in the low to mid 60s. The sunshine felt perfect and warm, and many people (and ducks) were out and about in the park. </div>
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After playing with the ducks in the park, Connor and I stopped for lunch at the Copper Alley Bistro. We popped in not knowing anything about the restaurant, but were so glad we found it. The bistro was elegant yet rustic and had the <i>best</i> grilled cheese and tomato soup. It hit the spot after the whole day on our feet. </div>
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Our next stop was St. Patrick's Cathedral. I was expecting a traditional Catholic cathedral, but was surprised to find that the inside was quite different. Flags over 100 years old hung above the alter and around the church and busts of medieval helmets lined the isles. The church has been converted to more of a museum, with many different plaques with information and random objects scattered around. It didn't have the same "holy" feeling a church usually has, but was still very interesting none-the-less.</div>
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We then decided to buy a ticket for the Guinness Storehouse and walk over to take the tour. The storehouse takes you through all of the steps to see how the beer is made, touches on the branding of the company, and leads you up to the top of the building to the Gravity Bar for your complimentary Guinness! The bar at the top has windows on all sides with views of the Dublin skyline including the Wicklow Mountains, Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral.<br />
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After the Guinness Storehouse we walked along the river back to our hotel to freshen up for dinner. We stayed at the very cozy Roxford Lodge Hotel, the perfect little hotel for the two of us. It was complete with two very comfy beds and AIR CONDITIONING. Even though it wasn't very hot out, the cool air felt so good, and is relativity hard to find in hotels in Ireland.<br />
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We had several different spots we wanted to try for dinner, but ended up choosing the Winding Stair. The restaurant was small and rustic, and filled with bookcases. I was actually seated next to a bookcase, and was flipping through books from the early 1900s before our food arrived. After dinner, we headed to Temple Bar to check out the bar scene. We spent the night listening to live music sipping Guinness, the perfect way to end our time in Ireland. </div>
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On Wednesday we got up early and had a delicious homemade breakfast at Loch Lein House. We knew this was going to be the longest day since we planned on stopping in Blarney, Cork, Cobh, and our final destination, Dublin.<br />
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As we were leaving Killarney we came upon Kennedy's Pet Farm, a farm where you can stop and pet all of the different animals. Naturally we had to pull over, and were lucky to be the first ones there. As soon as we got out of our car a little lamb ran right over to us, it was the most adorable thing I've ever seen. We played with puppies (my personal favorite), lambs, baby goats, deer, and little rabbits. We spent about two hours there, but I could have easily spent the whole day playing with the animals. </div>
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After our detour we got back on the road and continued our trip to Blarney. I was so excited to go because I heard the castle and grounds were beautiful, and they absolutely were. Connor and I lined up to go inside the castle, not knowing what to expect. The stairwell was so narrow and steep I kept worrying I would miss a step and fall all the way down. I had no idea how high up the Blarney Stone was, and actually got super nervous once we got to the top - my fear of heights was in full swing. </div>
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I look happy in the picture of me kissing the stone, but was actually terrified. It took me a few minutes to get myself in the right position, I feel bad for the guy who was trying to hold me. Naturally, Connor had no problem leaning over the edge about 90 feet above the ground. He was down and back so fast I didn't even have time to snap a picture. After we kissed the stone we headed back down the stairs, popping into various different rooms of the castle as we descended. Once we got to the bottom we spent some time exploring the gardens, We walked through pretty, leafy archways, past waterfalls, and through huge ferns. </div>
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My brother then wanted to head to Cork. He studied at University College Cork last summer and fell in love with the city. We made our way there, then spent some talk walking around the university and the city center. Connor showed me where he took classes, and we walked along the River Lee and into town. We were going to get lunch in Cork, but realized most restaurants are closed between lunch and dinner. In Ireland they usually eat dinner a little later, around 8-9, and we couldn't find anywhere to go. We decided to head to our next destination, Cobh, in hopes of finding somewhere good for dinner. </div>
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Cobh (pronounced "cove") is a small town on the south coast of Cork. The town is on a very steep hill with a large cathedral looming over. You could see the cathedral from just about anywhere in the city, it is actually the second largest church in Ireland (only behind St John's Cathedral in Limerick by 8 feet). The city is filled with rows of different colored buildings and lots of colorful flowers. Connor and I spent some time walking by the water until we realized we were <i>starving</i>. We stopped into Trade Winds, one of the only open restaurants for an early dinner, and scarfed down orders of beef stroganoff and seafood for Connor. </div>
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In the morning we got up and grabbed coffee and a pastry in Portmagee at a cute cafe on the water, then began our journey to Killarney, only about an hour drive from Portmagee. We headed south in order to drive the rest of the Ring of Kerry.<br />
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This section of the Ring of Kerry was probably my favorite. We drove through mountains, past towns with thatched-roof buildings, and along the water. Our first stop along the way was a statue of Mary that overlooked the water. We enjoyed snapping pictures of the view, but were quickly distracted by three stowaway sheep that were wandering around right in front of the statute.<br />
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One of my absolute spots had to have been the beach we stumbled upon as we were driving through the mountains. The sun had finally come out and a beautiful, deserted beach could be seen through colorful Geraniums. As we got closer to Killarney, we also stopped at the Torc Waterfall. We pulled to the side of the road and headed though the moss-covered trees to reach the 80 foot waterfall. I had no idea it was going to be so huge! We spent some time exploring this section of the Killarney National Park, then headed over to the Muckross House, also in the park. The mansion was built in the 1800s and sits in front of the Muckross Lake, surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens. Connor and I spent time exploring the different gardens, and especially loved the Creek and Rock Gardens. We walked along the creek that was surrounded in different flowers and plants, and especially loved the large bushes of hydrangeas. </div>
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THEN (this way a long day for us), we headed to another one of my favorite spots of the trip, the Gap of Dunloe. The Gap is a narrow mountain pass between MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain. Much to his dismay, I convinced Connor to drive partially up the narrow road that was filled with horse and horse drawn carriages lugging people up and down the gap. We pulled over and decided to walk the rest of the way, and were glad we did. We followed the windy road past the Wishing Bridge, several different small lakes, pastures filled with sheep and horses, and even a little house at the top of the hill - what a view they have.<br />
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After we walked the Gap we headed back to our hotel, the Loch Lein House, which overlooked the Loch Lein lake and provided great views of the Macgillicuddy Reeks. Our room was spacious and felt like an oasis after spending the whole day on our feet. However, we quickly showered and made our way to the city center of Killarney. We had pizza for dinner which was a welcomed changed from heavy Irish stews, and finished off our meal with coffee and Bailey's. After dinner we searched for a fun pub and found ourselves drawn into O'Connor's by the live music (also also the name). The pub was mostly locals, and we enjoyed several pints of Guinness and Murphys while listening to a duet sing and play the harp.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-75688423854714869172016-07-25T09:13:00.000-07:002016-08-15T09:02:11.332-07:00Weekend Snapshots: On the Farm <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every summer my college friends and I plan a weekend at our friend's farm in Alliance. It's always one of my favorite weekends of the summer, especially because we don't get to see each other often since we all live in different parts of Ohio.<br />
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When we're together it's like we're back at school and nothing has changed. We spent the weekend catching up, swimming in the lake, riding four wheelers through the corn fields (and almost ending up in the lake), making s'mores around the bonfire, and of course drinking copious amounts of Bud Light. </div>
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On Sunday morning we all woke up a little sunburned and scarfed down baked French toast and Momma Hobb's canned peaches, which were delicious and actually won first place at their county fair. We all hugged goodbye and headed back to our respective areas of Ohio; Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati. Lauren and Mike's wedding is coming up in September, and I can't wait to be back with all of my fun college friends. </div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-23535159293546657692016-07-15T11:48:00.000-07:002016-07-27T09:55:21.694-07:00Ireland: Portmagee/Kerry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We planned to do two boat tours on our next day in both Dingle and Portmagee, but the weather had other plans for us. Day three was definitely our worst for weather, it misted on us continuously and was extremely windy. We planned on taking a tour around the Dingle Bay in hopes of seeing Great Blasket Island and all of the seals that live there. Our tour was canceled since the weather was so bad, so Connor and I decided we might as well start our journey to our next stop, Portmagee. <br />
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I picked Portmagee as one of our destinations because I wanted to take a boat tour to Skellig Michael, an extremely rocky island where monks built beehive-like huts as far back as the 6th century. Since we knew the tour was going to be canceled for the day, we decided to drive half of the Ring of Kerry and see what fun things we could find. Our first stop was Inch Beach, a beach right outside of Dingle. I could image this spot being very popular on nice, sunny days, but today there was hardly anyone out except for a few brave surfers.<br />
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After braving the extremely strong winds at the beach, Connor and I brushed off our sandy boots and continued the Ring of Kerry. We headed south, counterclockwise around southern Ireland, and eventually came upon the town of Cahersiveen. Connor recognized the large church in the center of town and told me he actually spent a night there last summer, and that is was a great place to stop. </div>
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We stopped for lunch at a small cafe in town, then spent a few hours exploring the city. Since Connor knew the town, he led us to a few spots that he wanted to check out. We first walked over to the water and saw The Old Barracks which used to house the Royal Irish Police Force in the late 1800s. We then walked around the O'Connell Memorial Church, then headed to the outskirts of town to see the ring forts. </div>
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We pulled up to the parking lot for the ring forts which sat directly next to a large pasture filled with sheep. I was actually more excited to see the sheet than to climb the hill leading to the forts. I could've sat there for hours watching them. However, after snapping probably hundreds of pictures of the sheep, Connor and I headed up the hill to see the both the Cahergal and Leacanabuaile forts. The forts were built in the 9th or 10th century, and you can still see the rows of stones that were laid out one on top of the other to form the walls. We climbed up to the flat tops of the forts where we were able catch a great view Ballycarbery Castle and all the way to the water, despite the foggy, misty weather.</div>
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After we finished exploring Cahersiveen, we piled back in the car and headed to our final destination for the day, Portmagee. Since our boat plans didn't work out, we decided to head to the Kerry Cliffs instead. I have to say, I'm <i>very</i> glad our plans changed because the Kerry Cliffs were probably my favorite spot in Ireland. The cliffs stand over 1,000 feet above the water (in comparison, the Cliffs of Moher are 700 feet at their tallest), and only a small, flimsy fence separates you from the edge. I was actually very nervous looking over the edge down at the splashing water, but the view made it completely worth it. We actually walked up to the very top where a slab on concrete was laid over one of the peeks jetting out over the water. It's extremely high and windy, but unlike anything I've ever seen before. You could actually see the Skellig Islands, including Skellig Michael, pointing out from the water in the distance</div>
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After walking up and down the cliffs, Connor and I decided to head to Valentia Island, right off of Portmagee, for dinner. This part of the county was very quiet compared to most of the other more touristy cities we had visited. In fact, we had a hard time finding a place to eat dinner because almost everything was closed. We managed to find a hotel, Royal Valentia, that had a restaurant open. We knew we had some time to kill, so we took our time ordering drinks, appetizers, and finally dinner.</div>
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The sun was setting as we finished up dinner, so Connor and I decided to drive to a point overlooking the water where we could see the sun set. We watched the sun dip below the green pastures and small farmhouses, then headed back to Portmagee. Of course no drive we be complete without stopping to see some farm animals, and this one was no different. We stopped on the side of the road to visit a friendly pony, then headed to a local pub in Portmagee for music and a pint of Guinness before finally calling it a night. </div>
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After spending the day in Galway, Connor and I headed south toward Dingle. We drove part of the King of Kerry to get there, and kept pulling the car over to take in all the amazing views.<br />
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We walked around several different streets in the small city lined with colorful store fronts. We ended up popping into the Dingle Pub for dinner where I had my first Murphy's and a really delicious piece of stuffed chicken. The pubs in Ireland have no shortage of live music, and we spent several hours enjoying dinner, listening to the bands play, and chatting with the group seated next to us. An older man who was part of the group even stuck a 10 euro bill in my hand and told me to go to the bar and by my brother and myself a Guinness. I was blown away by the small act of kindness<br />
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I arrived into the Shannon airport on Friday morning. Even though I barely slept on the seven hour flight, I was so excited to see my brother at the airport and was immediately ready to take on the long day ahead of us.<br />
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Traveling abroad never comes without it's struggles. Our first struggle came when trying to find our rental car. It was raining out, and the parking lot was a huge maze of cars. We actually got into one car, and after spending ten minutes trying to get it to start, realized we were sitting in the wrong car. However, as we were walking around the lot tired and frustrated (and damp), we saw a rainbow poke through the clouds. It had to have been a sign that despite our frustration, we were where we were supposed to be.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I had the pleasure of being the first to adjust to driving on the left side of the road. It was strange at first, but became easier over time. We were planning on staying the night in Galway, and decided to make our first stop on the way the Cliffs of Moher.</span><br />
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When we arrived in Galway our first order of business was to drop our bags off and begin exploring the main street called Quay Street (Connor told me the correct pronunciation is actually "Key" street). Quay Street is lined with picturesque shops covered in flower baskets, and musicians and Irish dancers can be found performing for the busy crowds. </div>
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After doing some shopping we popped into a bar for our first pint of Guinness of the trip. I grabbed for the beer as soon as the bartender finished pouring, and was quickly stopped by both my brother and the bartender and told you have to let it settle first. The trick is to fill up the glass a little more than half way, let it settle, then fill up the rest of the glass.<br />
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I quickly learned how friendly the Irish are when the couple sitting next to us struck up a conversation that lasted for hours. They were amazed when we told them how much we already accomplished that day. We had a few drinks together and were fast friends.<br />
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After we said goodbye to our new friends we headed to a different spot for dinner. I felt that I wanted to have the real "Irish" experience and tried some of Connor's muscles. After a few bites I decided I was better off ordering a beef stew made with Guinness and a side of mashed potatoes. </div>
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We finished off the day walking around the Galway Bay were we found rows of colored houses and even a few swans. It began to get chillier as the sun set so we pulled out our sweaters and headed home for the night. We were both exhausted and quickly asleep, eager to see what the next day had in store as we traveled to Dingle. </div>
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Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-87865467037823370592016-06-24T07:05:00.000-07:002016-07-14T10:05:39.301-07:00Put-In-Bay<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wG5dbhISfBg/V2i3bnAnZ-I/AAAAAAAABb0/UDFQoD1tXB0pZ7Kpn1EdQjhzzuGsTQfBQCKgB/s1600/DSC_0149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wG5dbhISfBg/V2i3bnAnZ-I/AAAAAAAABb0/UDFQoD1tXB0pZ7Kpn1EdQjhzzuGsTQfBQCKgB/s1600/DSC_0149.JPG" /></a><br />
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Two weekends ago, Tom and I ventured along the coast of Ohio to spend an evening on the island of Put-In-Bay. Once we arrived, we took a short ferry ride across the bay which was filled with little sailboats. </div>
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The streets of downtown Put-In-Bay are filled with restaurants, bars, and even little candy shops. Put-In-Bay is undoubtedly known for its bar scene, and we stopped at two bars while we were there. The first was called Mojito Bay, which was set up like a tiki bar with swings for bar stools and sand covering the ground. Their name serves them right, they did have the most amazing mojitos. <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RZ-poFqWHu4/V2i3btr6aSI/AAAAAAAABb0/bGFGYa7njLoI5ZfKYOK3rWq3wjpJjXihACKgB/s1600/DSC_0156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RZ-poFqWHu4/V2i3btr6aSI/AAAAAAAABb0/bGFGYa7njLoI5ZfKYOK3rWq3wjpJjXihACKgB/s1600/DSC_0156.JPG" /></a>
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We also stopped at a bar called The Keys, a large bar filled with colorful umbrellas that sits right in front of a popular docking spot for boats. We sipped pina coladas and swapped stories with the couple next to us.<br />
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It also happened to be Pirate Weekend while we were there, and people dressed in elaborate costumes filled the island. There were even demonstrations of real cannons in the park, which made everyone on the island jump every time they would go off.<br />
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After a few drinks we headed near the water to take in the views of the lake and enjoy the sunshine. We walked along the shore admiring the lake-front houses and all of the boats that filled the marinas.<br />
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I've been trying to plan our trip, and after much research it seems like a road trip is the best way to go. I think I want to do a route from Galway, to Dingle, to Portmagee, to Killarney, to Dublin. I want to spend one day in each city, with an exception of two days in Galway. </div>
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Oh my, I didn't realize how much work it is to plan a week long road trip. Trying to find places to stay, what to wear, where to eat, and all the things we NEED to see has been a little overwhelming!</div>
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Here are some highlights I'm looking forward to:</div>
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Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Salthill Promenade (beach, swans, ferris wheel... I'm in)</div>
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Blasket Island - can't wait to see the seals, Murphy's Icecream </div>
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Skellig Michael, Kerry Cliffs</div>
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I'm eager to pick up fisherman sweaters, a claddagh ring, and Irish made scarfs and throws.<br />
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I have such a love/hate relationship with packing. Planning outfits is fun but I also feel stressed out about it because the weather is so unreliable in Ireland. It could be 75 and sunny or 60 and raining. I'm trying to pack lots of different options for jackets and layers: some sweaters, some dresses, and lots of jackets. </div>
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Some essentials I'm definitely bringing along:</div>
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sweater (old - <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=498367229&pid=uid5929-1569923-42">similar</a>) / gingham shirt / <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=507660132&pid=uid5929-1569923-42">tshirt</a></div>
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I absolutely can't wait to get to the Emerald Isle. </div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-79398240477460791452016-05-03T08:09:00.003-07:002016-05-03T08:09:42.916-07:00YellowI've been starting to think outside the box with my outfit choices lately. I used to wear mostly classic outfits and styles, but as the warm weather creeps I've been inspired to try some new, fun things.<br />
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I'm really been loving yellow! I think bright yellow accessories are really the perfect pop to a neutral outfit. They surprisingly go with so much. I purchased <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=513851629&pid=uid5929-1569923-42">these lemon earrings</a> and have been wearing them with everything from white t-shirts and sneakers to navy dresses for dinner. </div>
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These earrings were the perfect piece to brighten up a plain field jacket and white tee. I wore them while exploring Chicago with my boyfriend!</div>
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1. The <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446936593&site_refer=AFF001&mid=13816&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-MAZIf_g55DJ6hPUH6lHXcA&LSoid=362690&LSlinkid=15&LScreativeid=400089268655">it bag</a> of the season. I also love <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/penny-lane-lace-sandal-elina/vp/v=1/1547280978.htm?folderID=43739&fm=other-shopbysize&os=false&colorId=10917">these sandals</a>.<br />
2. After watching <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Insiderfood/videos/vb.1494731297498009/1517814765189662/?type=2&theater">this video</a> on The Bagel Store's rainbow bagels, I'm booking a flight to NY asap.<br />
3. I might have to pick up <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/eyelet-stripe-mini-dress-english/vp/v=1/1532463130.htm?folderID=35005&fm=other-shopbysize&os=false&colorId=22217">this cute dress</a> for only $55.<br />
4. Loved the book, and can't wait to see <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4pEn72mPeM">the movie</a>.<br />
5. Really really love <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/shop/high-neck-crop-top/?c=bikini-tops">this baiting suit</a> in "Pepa." Also loving <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/crochet-halter-top-she-made/vp/v=1/1581760484.htm?folderID=35956&fm=other-shopbysize&os=false&colorId=11611">this one</a> and <a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/stone-fox-swim-hanalei-bikini-top-in-banana-leaf/dp/SFOX-WX74/?d=Womens">this one</a>.<br />
6. <a href="http://www.swellbottle.com/product/best-reusable-water-bottle-satin-collection-bikini-pink/?size=17oz">This</a> water bottle is pretty and I want it.<br />
7. All of these <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/lookswelove.jsp?intcmp=w2_lookswelove">wear to work outfits</a> are perfect. I especially love this <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441850626&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032933&nav_type=PRMNAV&bmUID=laM5mWC">pink blazer</a>.<br />
8. <a href="https://shop.kayudesign.com/collections/handbags">These clutches are to die for.</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/JewelryShop/PRDOVR~F0845/F0845.jsp">All of the crazy, springy earring, please.</a><br />
10. <a href="http://popularpaleo.com/pesto-goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken/">Need to try out this recipe this weekend. </a><br />
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Coffee from Sanibel Bean is some of my favorite. I especially loved their tropical blend coffee paired with a cinnamon-raisin bagel. The coffee shop is a quick bike ride from our condo and also a favorite place to stop for an ice cream cone.<br />
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The above picture is from Bowman's Beach, a new spot we decided to spend an afternoon exploring. The beach is huge and usually crowded on hot days, but once we walk about a mile down you have the whole beach to yourself.<br />
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A huge storm hit the island on our first day there. After the storm passed, we went for a late night walk and came across this huge Horse Conch. After a little cleaning we put it on display in our condo and it looked amazing. At Bowman's beach we also stumbled upon a pool filled with tons of little fighting conchs, still alive and all hanging out together.<br />
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I was so happy I got to see my friend Ali on Saturday! It's been so long! She is working in Fort Myers so we were able to get together for lunch, a walk on the beach, hot chocolate, and lots of girl talk.<br />
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These pretty purple sea urchins covered the beach during our trip. I've never seen any before and was amazed by how lovely they are! My mom and I called the little spikes sprinkles, they reminded us of little beach donuts.<br />
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This map of Sanibel is outside of Bailey's grocery store. We were here just about every day getting coffee from their amazing coffee bar or picking up sandwiches for lunch.<br />
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How fun are these parrots! There are several different birds outside of Jerry's grocery store. Sometimes you can hear them saying "Hello" or whistling at you as you walk by.<br />
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Caesar is there of the left and was definitely the most rambunctious bird I've ever met. He'll climb right over to you and poof out his top feather. I always caught the little guy on the right napping! My kind of bird!<br />
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Bailey's coffee bar! Best vanilla latte!<br />
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After dinner my mom and I like walking around the shops on the island. The stores are linked together by beachy boardwalks and are practically an oasis to walk around. Fountains are palm tress can be found all around,<br />
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This art shop is one of our favorites to pop into while on vacation and is filled filled with pieces from local artists, especially blown glass and quirky paintings. The stairs are hand painted and so colorful. </div>
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Coming back to work today was definitely a struggle but I was happy to get back in my comfy bed. It feels nice to get back in the routine of things again, but I already cannot wait for more sunshine.</div>
Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-11692099103359289282016-01-14T12:03:00.004-08:002016-01-15T08:20:56.149-08:00GoldenOh my goodness I am just so obsessed with J. Crew's Gemma flats. I think they are just so perfect and they come in so many colors. Last week I was at the store and saw these on sale, I immediately fell in love.<br />
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Gold Gemmas!! Metallic is most definitely a neutral, so they go with just about everything!<br />
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<br />Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725488556219173926.post-44751969701933020142016-01-07T12:40:00.002-08:002016-07-11T15:44:01.505-07:00VacayOne week from today my mom and I are going to be in Sanibel, FL. I can't wait to get out of the gloomy Cleveland weather and finally find the sun. Sanibel is really a happy place for me. There's nothing that I have to do or worry about when I'm there. It's all bike rides, walks on the beach, reading, and laying by the pool.<br />
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The warm weather has me thinking about bright, island-y dresses and fun summer sandals. As much as I love a good sweater, I'm ready to start thinking summer clothes. I picked up these Tory wedges because I just couldn't resist.<br />
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The perfect vacay sandal! I can't wait to pair them with sundresses during the day and a pair of white jeans at night (I'm so excited to break out the white jeans again!).<br />
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As I browsing around online I saw that Gal Meets Glam also has the same pair! I love her outfit for inspiration.<br />
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I'm really looking forward to the upcoming year, there are so many things I want to do and accomplish, big things that I've never done before. I want to make some major investments and lifestyle changes, and really broaden my horizons. I would like to travel and definitely make some new friends.<br />
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Lately I've been striving to really make myself happy. I want this to be a year full of personal growth and most importantly happiness.<br />
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<b>GOALS FOR 2016</b><br />
1. Finish Harry Potter series<br />
2. Read 15 books<br />
3. Travel to 5 new places<br />
<b><i> 1. Put-In-Bay</i></b><br />
<b><i> 2. Ireland</i></b><br />
<b><i> 3. Cape Cod</i></b><br />
4. Save up 30k<br />
5. <b><strike>Buy a home</strike></b> <i>(Got an apartment, does that count?)</i><br />
6. Get a dog<br />
7. Make 2 new friends<br />
<i> <b>1. Amy</b></i><br />
8. Go one month without shopping<br />
9. Blog on a regular basis<br />
10. Start planning lunches and dinners (and actually cook)<br />
11. Work on my skiing skills<br />
<b style="text-decoration: line-through;">12. Discover/learn a new hobby</b> <i>(working on photography)</i><br />
13. Go to bed and get up earlier to be earlier to work<br />
<b><strike>14. Start going to more challenging yoga classes and practicing at home</strike></b> (<i>Starting going to Vinyasa flow yoga on 1/10</i>)<br />
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I might also create monthly goals and continuously add/check things off this list. We'll see :)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117442115353669542noreply@blogger.com0