Beach Already?!

Wow. It got to 83 degrees yesterday, so what better way to spend the afternoon, than at the beach! Finally made it to Cranes Beach. Must say, not sure of all the hype. But nonetheless, so glad to spend sometime in the sun! Yeah for nice weather.

When. . .

When will it get here?

Seriously?

May 1 seems like an eternity.

6 more days in the office before freedom and the summer are before me.

I can almost taste it.

A Few

So. I was really lame about taking pictures while being away. Totally missed Denver, Phoenix, Mesa, New York, and some portions of DC. Arrgghh. But here are a few of what I did remember.

Hanging out on the Mall with Val and the Cherry Blossoms. It was such a nice day.

Downtown Santo Domingo in Zona Colonial, Day 2 therefore already pink.

Day 3 - Jane and I at the beach! Totally worth the effort to get there.

Almost 4 weeks

My not so normal life. Alittle taste of my jet-setting:

Mar 20 - Depart Boston, Arrive Denver

Hang out with old roommate Kristy. Enjoyed a fabulous relaxed weekend

Work

Mar 24 - Depart Denver, Arrive Phoenix

Enjoy a few Spring Training games. Eat at a few fabulous restaurants, Yummy Fogo de Chao, Dickeys BBQ, Cafe Rio, and Oreganos. Meet up with cute Chloe Mae.

Work

Hang out with darling high school, well really primary, friend Lana and her cute family. Made yummy sugar cookies!

Mar 29 - Depart Phoenix, Arrive New York City

Visit with best friend Sam, ex-coworker Danielle and her cute Karter, Cousin Sam and little girls. Eat at fun Manhattan restaurants, became an owner of an iPhone, and enjoy fab weather in Central Park.

Apr 2 - Depart New York City, Arrive Washington DC

Visit with first college roommate Cheata when I was 17 y/o and her cute family. (Starting to see a pattern!) Meet up with another old roommate Courtney from the Orem days. Spend a lovely weekend with my Cousin Liz. Ate at Bens Chili Bowl with Liz and Boston friend Dave. Its a must try in DC. Enjoy a lovely afternoon in the Mall with the Cherry Blossoms with RI friend Val. Liz and I find, with the help of said Dave, an amazing neighborhood in Bethseda with more Cherry Blossoms that I have ever seen in one place.

Apr 6 - Depart Washington DC, Arrive New York City

By Bus, in the POURING rain. Not fun getting to the airport with luggage and dealing with the rain. Sad day.

Apr 6 - Depart New York City, Arrive Santo Domingo, RD

Enter 3rd world country - Meet up with Boston friend Jane, and spent two days at the beach and a day touring the city. Relaxing, warm, and fabulous!

Apr 10 - Depart Santo Domingo, RD, Arrive New York City

Lay at the beach until last possible moment. Then arrive in cold, wet NYC. Meet up with said friend Sam.

Apr 11 - Depart New York City, Arrive Seattle

Hang out with Cousin James. Enjoy, tried to in the cold, wet, grey weather, downtown Seattle.

Work

. . . . And yes tomorrow. Finally.

Apr 14 - Depart Seattle, Arrive Boston

26 Days later. I will finally return to my beloved Boston. Thank you for my new roommates for the rest of the month. . . . Getting Anxious for the upcoming adventures. And so excited for alittle less jet-setting and living out of a suitcase, and ready to enjoy the summer, if it ever comes.

Sharing My Favorites

After spending 15 months traveling for work, many of my co-workers have realized that my favorite restaurant is Pappadeaux. Even though I worked at one for over a year and they sadly discountinued my favorite desert, I still claim it to be my favorite. Just the thought of crab cakes, or calamari, or blackened Mahi Mahi makes me happy.

And I love to introduce others to my favorite things. . . . . This weekend, I got to take my old Boston roommate to Pappadeaux in Denver. She claimed to not like fish, but was open to going as it was my favorite. We got crabcakes appetizer, and then I got Tilapia. . . . Needless to say that, she is now a fan! . . .

Weight has been Lifted

Im so excited! I finally gave my notice and can talk openly about this now.

Im quiting (possibly working part-time from home, still waiting to hear) my job, and moving to Hartford to live with my brother and his family. Im excited to have a chance to live with family and spend time with them. Where I end up long-term, is still undetermined. So, if anyone has any job openings, Im up for an adventure. . . .

Challenged

I was recently challenged to read the New Testament. I have to say it was alittle odd of an request, but one that Im excited for. What better way than to spend time really devouring and understanding the life of Christ. This is going to be good. My friend wanted me to start reading in John. And so here is a fabulous verse to share with you:

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son,

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16