7.30.2010

Putting on the Ritz

Thanks to the tax payers of Ocala, Florida, I was able to spend 4 luxurious days at this beauty in Naples, Florida.
But more so because of the extremely generous and kind Brower family invitation to join them on their family vacation/Matt's business conference.

Our room was a sweet little suite with it's very own doorbell! We had a most magnificent view of the ocean from our balcony and were even able to spot dolphins at times! I loved playing in the ocean and taking walks along the white sandy beach. We also were able to have some very intense but mostly fun-hearted game nights in our room! And when it was too rainy to play outside we were able to entertain ourselves in the "Vue" gaming room! Mckenna and I had fun playing Rockband and Mario Kart Racing while Kyler and Devin played silly Halo the whole time! I also learned how to play backgammon from Sandi! Which I quite enjoy! There were many laughs shared (Most were thanks to Kyler! I love that crazy kid!)

I was able to meet Devin's dear Grandparents and Aunt Mary who live in St. Petersburg, Florida! Their home is a condo right on the beach! The views they see from their windows must make them some of the luckiest people in the world! They were such sweethearts and treated us to a fun day of swimming, games, and bbq's at the clubhouse! They taught me to play Skipbo which I found to be quite a fun game! An intense fuse ball tournament also went down at the clubhouse. Devin and Matt verses Kyler and me! Devin and Matt ended up coming from behind and winning but it was a very close matched competition!

During this trip I was also able to see the town of Ocala and the Brower home too. Ocala didn't seem so bad...but I guess I can't really say seeing as I was only there for a few short days. We got a lot of The Deadliest Warrior watching in, and I now know that a Spartan is the ultimate deadliest warrior of all times. We also watched some wonderful Brower family home videos! They were definitely entertaining and provided great laughs! I must say that the Brower children are all still their adorable and funny own selves!

It was such a great trip! I had a wonderful time getting to know the the whole Brower family better! And I must say that I love that family! They are quite an amazing, kind, and fun-loving family! I may be glad to be back home, sleeping in my own bed, and not living out of a suitcase, but I am already greatly missing that wonderful family and I hate that they have to be so far away! I'll never forget what a wonderful and fun experience I had!

7.19.2010

I think I fell in love....


I often find myself day-dreaming of this beautiful country. If I ever have the chance to make it there someday I may just think I've died and gone to heaven.

Obsession

Shoes. They are just so fun to look at, and admire, and try on, and buy, and wear. It's true.... I'm obsessed. They are one of my many downfalls. This picture doesn't even begin to show how many shoes I truly have. Since my feet have stopped growing it's hard for me to ever get rid of a pair unless they are absolutely-unforgivably-unmendably broken. It's unnatural what shoes can do for me. They can make me feel fancy, sporty, casual, comfy, playful, relaxed, even business-like. They also bring me memories of times they were worn or when/where they were purchased. Shoes have been and always will be my friend!
Devininkus, Nova Scotia Ducktolling Retriever, Charlie Arlie, DJ B, Prince Charming, Dirty D, Delvin, Beast, D-Lo, My Seeing Eye Dog, Fool, Squirrelio, Mr. Brower Sir
Whoever you happen to be at whatever moment... I need to tell you thanks for being my friend! Even though you will probably never read this, (unless you are a secret-closet-blogger-man, which I very much doubt) I just needed to write down how much I appreciate your friendship! You stepped into my life at a time when a true friend was desperately needed and I don't think I can ever thank you enough for that! You are such a caring and selfless person! You always look out for those you care for, and sometimes I worry that you caring so much for others that you don't care about yourself enough!
I'm so very grateful for all of the fun times and memories that I have been able to create with you! We've only been friends for a little over a year now, yet I feel like I've known you my whole life! Probably cause that's what best friends should feel like! I'm never afraid to truly be myself when i'm with you, and I can't thank you enough for the comfort that brings me! I am horrible at opening up to people, yet I've been able to share my biggest dreams and my greatest fears and worries with you! You know me better then anyone! When I think about it I'm very surprised that I haven't scared you away! Cause I'm definitely a crazy-weirdy at times! You've seen me at my best, you've seen me at my worst, and you've seem me everywhere in between! I'll always remember when you came and sat with me all day of everyday that I was in the hospital while no one else cared! I won't ever be able to tell you how much that meant to me!!
Unfortunately neither of us like taking pictures! (Maybe that's another reason why we get along so well!) But here are a few that I was able to find:
Boston/Fleeing to the Cape

La Jolla/Your Birthday
Visits to Lindsay and Greg

Baking your favorite strawberry lemonade cupcakes
plus some others you won't try ;)

Fenway/Love of The Red Sox

Car Trips

Lake Powell
We've been able to already experience so many fun trips, exciting adventures, and happy moments together! I know I could list a thousand more fun/favorite things we've done!
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"
-Dr. Suess.
Thanks for not minding who I am and what I have to say Devin! You mean the world to me!!

7.15.2010

Dear Mary Higgins Clark -

I dearly truly love you! How do you think up such intriguing plots? I get hooked and can't put your books down! "What will happen next?!" I'm a sucker for mystery novels, and I must say yours are the best I've came across so far! I have quite the collection of Mary Higgins Clark books on my self at the moment, and it's still growing!! I recently just finished Pretend You Don't See Her which was very intense! Basically I would like to thank you for you amazing talent of writing that you are sharing with the world!
Sincerely your devoted fan,
Aliza Randall

7.05.2010

Summer time...

Addicted to...
Make...
Read...

Drink...

Collect...

Go to...
Eat...

7.03.2010