In college there were a couple of people I really bonded with.. initially we geeked out over choir but our friendship grew from there into the trio: Nick and Ellen and me. We had so much fun. However, life after college has taken us all to different areas of the country, but the beautiful part is that we're the sort of friends who can pick up like it's nothing whenever we are able to get together.
Ellen is still back in Colorado, and for a while Nick was in the Chicago area, but he has since relocated to Florida. We've all attended each others' weddings and so when Nick told me he was getting married, it was a no-brainer. Plus, added bonus: Finally, after all these years, I got to go back for a proper visit to Florida.
Hubby stayed behind with the kids and I took the train to the airport so they could still have the car for the weekend. While I rode, I took video of the last part of the route (so Townsend could know the rest of the stops along his favorite train line.)
I flew in Friday evening and enjoyed some quiet me-time. I found a local taco place and enjoyed the best steak tacos I've had since moving from the Hispanic district in the city. On Saturday morning, Ellen and her husband, Paul, and I ran some last minute errands and goofed around a little before lunch.
Saturday afternoon was the wedding with reception in the evening. I got all glammed up and we danced late into the night.
Though I got some fun selfies, I thought I had gotten a good full-length shot of me and my loveliness as well, but sadly, it seems I'll have to wait to see the wedding photographer's photos instead.
The next morning we got up early to brunch with the new couple, then I dropped Ellen and Paul off at the airport. My flight didn't leave until the afternoon so I had a few hours to sight-see. I drove out to a nearby beach, collected some shells for Townsend (and a little sunburn for myself) and found a bench in the shade and read a book. Really, considering it wasn't that early in the day and a weekend, it wasn't too busy! Just how I like it.
Of course, while I was down there, I took some kindness rocks to sprinkle around. Two of the three were found by people who pinged me on Instagram (this and this). That was a first and very exciting!
But, all good things must end and, soon enough, I was headed home.
However, since this was a proper visit, I got an awesome magnet to remember it by:
I flew in Friday evening and enjoyed some quiet me-time. I found a local taco place and enjoyed the best steak tacos I've had since moving from the Hispanic district in the city. On Saturday morning, Ellen and her husband, Paul, and I ran some last minute errands and goofed around a little before lunch.
Saturday afternoon was the wedding with reception in the evening. I got all glammed up and we danced late into the night.
The next morning we got up early to brunch with the new couple, then I dropped Ellen and Paul off at the airport. My flight didn't leave until the afternoon so I had a few hours to sight-see. I drove out to a nearby beach, collected some shells for Townsend (and a little sunburn for myself) and found a bench in the shade and read a book. Really, considering it wasn't that early in the day and a weekend, it wasn't too busy! Just how I like it.
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| Apparently Sarasota has one of these enormous kissing statues.... |
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| ......and a key or two in the Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Me, seeing the Gulf of Mexico up close and personal |
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| Though a lovely day, it was a little chilly for swimming for my taste.. still, it did feel nice to dip in my toes! |
Of course, while I was down there, I took some kindness rocks to sprinkle around. Two of the three were found by people who pinged me on Instagram (this and this). That was a first and very exciting!
But, all good things must end and, soon enough, I was headed home.
However, since this was a proper visit, I got an awesome magnet to remember it by:
1 comment:
An excellent trip, wonderful to hang with old friends in addition to getting a proper visit to Florida. That's one state I've never been to but it's on my list. Sounds like a good trip, and Townsend got more than a lousy t-shirt, he got to see the end of his favorite train line!
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