This about sums it up.
Work has been crazy as usual but add in a new set of twins to the family, one week in Chicago, plus a girls weekend, and you have one busy gal. May is flying by!
And it isn't letting up. This coming week I am in NYC and then off to Florida for the weekend for some downtime with Stoph. Can't wait!
Jamaica was amazing. And because we went for 10 days, and not our usual 7, it was the perfect length. Just enough time in the sun, and we weren't counting down the days the entire trip.
Even though I love vacation, I also love coming home. To the comforts of everyday life: my new kitchen, starbucks, and the dogs of course:)
Because we are headed to Jamaica.
Be back soon.
I had a great few days in Ottawa this week. Myself and a few co-workers were on a site inspection scoping out venues and event options for our conference coming up this September.
We went to museums, hotels, restaurants, clubs. You name it, we saw it. I also got to spend some much needed time with my family which was great.
Who knew Ottawa had so much too offer?? Can't wait to go back.
I am spending some time this weekend packing for my trip. I seriously cannot wait to get on the beach and get some serious down time in.
Here is what I have so far.
1. new bathing suit
2. white havianna flips
3. scarf
4. Michael Kors duffel bag
5. 12 white tank tops (I can never have enough of these)
6. Cardigan for chilly nights
7. skinny jeans
8. bolero hat
9. jersey skirts for day and night (I am bringing a few of these)
10. more scarves
11. leggings
12. jcrew pink shorts
1. you can never have enough sunscreen
2. camera (lets hope I use it this time)
3. magazines (I usually stock up for the week so I don't run out)
4. iPod (need I say more)
5. laptop (just in case I have to do a little bit of work)
6. racquet (for our twice daily tennis matches)
Five more days until we leave. I seriously can't wait to get this party started!!
I know I know, I have been a very bad blogger. Work has been all encompassing these last few weeks so there isn't much to report.
But I did just book a vacation with my mom for the end of October!! I am so excited. We are going to the Marival Residence and World Spa and it looks out of this world.
I think it is going to be just the break I need. Stoph is unfortunately staying back to work on the renovation. I know, out of the two of us, it is really him who needs the break, but the man has a reno to complete. What can I say:)
I am headed to beautiful Victoria BC for a work conference today.
I am looking forward to the break from the office and hanging out with all of my work friends that I don't see very often.
We are staying at the Westin Bear Mountain, which is apparently beautiful.
It is work, but I am also hoping to fit in a trip to the spa and some zip lining as well.
The best part is, when I return on Wednesday, Stoph and I are taking a four day staycation!! I can't wait.
I don't actually think we have ever taken a vacation at home before, but now that we are in our new house with our great back yard, I am definitely excited for a bit of R & R in the comfort of our own home.
I hope everyone had a great weekend and I will see you back here on Thursday.
Here it is in a nut shell:
Click on the image to make it bigger. Don't mind my sweaty forehead:)
These were definitely my highlights:
Dean & Deluca - I always go to this specific soho location. They have the most amazing flowers and treats to buy
Purl Soho - the girls went to Canal street and I spent a glorious hour browsing the store purchasing liberty of london prints that I will show you at another time
Pop Bar - yes, we did actually go. So fun. I had the vanilla dipped in milk chocolate, rolled in toasted almonds. I could so go for one of those right about now.
Central Park - we took a rickshaw who peddled us around the majority of the park. So amazing!! What wasn't amazing was squeezing three of us in a two seater bicycle carriage but I guess that was part of the fun.
The Collective - my absolute favourite bar on earth. Amazing music, amazing people, what more could you ask for.
Times Square - we almost didn't make it there this trip even though our hotel was less than 4 blocks away. Glad we did even if it was only for a few minutes.
Well, that was my weekend. One of my best trips yet. Late nights, early mornings, and jam packed days. Could explain why I have been battling a cold for the last week:)
Can't wait to go back next year.
Better known to my friends and I as One (it just changed ownership at the end of last year).
It is a club in the Meatpacking district in NYC and is definitely on our list of to dos. Good food, drinks, and most importantly dancing. Hopefully it will be a few more people there than in the picture above:)
We go here every year we take this trip and it never disappoints.
I am keeping my fingers crossed it is just as fun this time.
