Getaways

Doesn't it feel great to pack up and get out of town for a weekend or a few days??  Travel to a new place and explore and see what else is out there in this world.  It amazes me that living in CT I can travel two hours or so and be in the heart of NYC or Boston.  Places full of so many different people from all walks of life.  Recently I have been lucky enough to go on two quick getaways.

The beginning of June I went to Fire Island for two nights.  My friend Ryan's family owns a house there and a bunch of people went at various times throughout the week.  Fire Island is close to Long Island and is a little secluded island, you have to take a ferry to get there and there are no cars allowed on the island.  There is only one little town with a few stores, grocery and such, and a few restaurants.  The house is a quick 2 min walk to the beach and was a typical beach house complete with a mermaid theme and little mermaid knick knacks all over.  We had a fun time hanging out and kicking back for a few days, the only bad part was that it was cold and rainy the majority of the time I was there :(  I didnt need pretty much anything I packed since I lived in my sweatshirt the whole time but it was still fun.  We hung out played games, did a puzzle, ate yummy food.  It was very relaxing.  I was only there Mon-Wed but it honestly felt like I had been gone for days.  An escape from the everyday life and a time to kick back.  It was funny though cause one morning we were all sitting around and everyone was on their iPhone haha I was like well its a good thing we all brought our phones hahah technology still has a pull on us on vacation haha. 

I love to look out at the ocean and just think...its so peaceful. It also amazes me that there is a whole different world down there full of so many different creatures. 

This deer was just chilling there on our walk to the town.  We were pretty close to it.  Then it pranced off to another bush to eat. 

The second getaway was to Boston Mass for a Red Sox game. I love baseball and have been a Red Sox fan but never went to a game before. Me and three of my friends made a weekend out of it and stayed over in Boston Sat night. It was a perfect summer day and the only wrench in the weekend was when we stepped outside our hotel to get on the T it started raining and not a light little drizzle but a monsoon of rain!!!!! We got soaked like hair drenched looked like we just took a shower outside soaked :( That’s what we get for redoing our hair and prepping for the humidity in the room with straightening and hair spray haha. Besides the quick thunderstorm the night was good. We had dinner before the game near Fenway and then went to the stadium. I was amazed with how small the stadium is, it looks soooo big when you watch a game on tv. We were sitting in centerfield but they were still not bad seats. The Sox's won and we went out after the game which all made for a fun night! And I got to say, I love hearing a Boston accent!!! Sunday we got up and got ready to go out for a late breakfast but due to a long wait and no parking we switched plans and went to Quincy market area and found a very fun restaurant. It is called Dicks Last Resort. When we walked by we saw people wearing funny hats in there and thought it would be cool to check out. We quickly found out that this restaurant prides itself on being rude to its guests haha. It is part of their thing to be rude and funny and it made for a really fun meal. The waiter threw the silverware on the table and said hi losers and then we each got a bib to wear and he made funny hats for a few us with funny sayings. It was funny when my friend Ryan asked for more water and the waiter said "yeah suck on your ice cubes." After lunch we went to the aquarium and it was fun to see all the little animals and creatures, we even got to touch a sting ray!! We then walked around, looked at some stores and then headed back home to CT.

No more getaways planned yet but we will see what the rest of the summer brings :) The only bad thing about getaways is packing and unpacking...I wish I could have a Sabrina the Teenage Witch moment and zap things in and out of my bag hahaha.

Wedding Photography

Wow I feel like I have been on the go this past week.  So much going on but enjoying every minute of it.  Last Saturday I did something that I never imagined myself doing, photographed two weddings!!  I have always had an interest in photography but never imagined I would photograph someones special day.  The wedding pictures their children and grandchildren look back on will be the ones I took.  After working at a portrait studio and starting my own photography business with two partners I can now add wedding photography to my list of photography I do. It was a busy day with two weddings in the same day (whew can you say energy drinks) but at the end of the day it was so fun to take part in two lovely weddings.  There is something magical about a wedding, two people coming together as one and joining their love.  Now I have soooo many pictures to edit and sort through (seriosuly there are hundreds) but I am excited to go through them all and share them with each bride and groom.  We have two more weddings booked already and I already cannot wait for the next one.  Here is a sneak peek at some of the moments I captured

Accessories

I think a fun part of getting dressed is accessorizing.  There are so many ways to accessorize an outfit: jewelry, scarves, etc etc.  I have a lot of jewelry that is fun fashion jewelry that I love but don't always wear.  Its my new mission to make sure I start wearing it!  Here is what I wore today....

Pandora bracelets...these are usually an everyday staple for me.  They can go with pretty much any outfit.  I have a leather one and the typical silver one.  I have enjoyed collecting and filling up my bracelet.

Here is a new ring that I got at a Silpada party my friend had.  I enjoy the aqua color.  I never usually wear any rings but look forward to incorporating this into my style.

I have been wanting to get a watch for a while.  Especially for when I am at work, I like to be able to look down and see what time it is.  I have been wanting a Michael Kors watch that is similar to the above but unfortunately that is not in my budget right now haha.  I recently picked this beauty up at Charming Charlie for 15.00!!  I like the added touch of sparkle around the face, adds a little fun to the watch!!

I got this necklace at one of my favorite stores...Target :)  I love the color and the chunky feel of the beads and hope to incorporate it into a lot of outfits this summer.  Since I tend to go towards dark color clothes this will over an easy way to add a pop of color!!!

 

Top Ten on Pinterest

When I spend time on pinterest I get inspired to be really crafty (yet hardly have time to be crafty), want to get super duper organized (that doesn't happen either), plan my dream house, and redecorate my apt.  Here are the top ten I have found this week :)

Glitter Wine glasses...I am def going to try and make these the next time I am crafting.  Super cute to have for a girls night :)

Reusing a crib mattress.  This is such a good idea and if I had a crib mattress I would totally do this.  I am looking for a bench like this for my bedroom and love the storage baskets underneath

What a fun way to spice up water!!!  I have tried putting cucumbers into water before and trust me it is delish...try it and you wont be disappointed

Look at this guy...cutest thing in the world!!

This is such a good idea, brady bunch style pictures of the bride and groom and their wedding party.  With the upcoming weddings I am photographing I will suggest this to the couple and hopefully they are game for it!! 

I want this!!!  Such a good idea for running out quick without a purse

This made me laugh out loud!!!  Soo many ways Rose and Jack could have fit after the sinking...Jack could have lived ughh Rose!!!

Love this outfit...I have a black maxi skirt and it is seriously sooo comfortable.  I would love to get one in a bright color like this one. 

I need this at my dream home!!!  Sunken seating in the pool...yes please!!!

Look how cool this is...Wish I had this when I was a kid!!!  Prob would use it today too if I had one

Back in Action

So the weeks have flown by...seriously where did May go?????  With the fast pace I have gotten away from blogging, but this is my mark back into it.  So May has been a busy month with classes ending, trip to NYC, busy work schedule and most recently a trip to North Carolina. 

My parents moved to NC when I graduated high school 7 years ago!!!!!!!  That is crazy!!!  I enjoy NC, def a difference from CT but a good different.  I lived in NC for about two years after I graduated from my undergrad and this trip made me miss living in NC a little bit.  It had been a whole year since I was in NC and it made me realize how I do miss living so close to my parents and sisters.  Not that I don't love being close to my friends and family here and going to grad school at UCONN but it was bittersweet to leave this time.  My sister is about to be 13 years old and this time when I saw her I noticed a big difference in how old she is looking now.  She is not a little girl anymore...The trip flew by and I wish I had tons more days there but in the end you always have to come back to reality.  I had a lot of fun visiting with everyone.  I am going to try and make it back down again before the summer is over. 

While in NC I got a lot of photographing done, taking pictures of my sister, my family's dog, and my sister's softball team, and my friends cupcakes from her cupcake business.  It was lots of fun and strengthened my love of photography. 

 all grown up :)

Daisy....seriously the cutest puppy ever!!!  I had so much fun playing with her

 Amanda loves softball...Pitching strikes

Doesnt this just look yummy!!



NYC

This past weekend I went to NYC to celebrate my roommates birthday.  Every time I go there it amazes me how different NYC is from where I live.  The city is always bustling with people from all walks of life and from all over the country, or the world for that matter.  The energy is so high and there is so much going on.  The opportunities feel endless in the city.  I do not think I would ever want to live in NYC but it is very nice to visit. Coming back home to my apt in CT made me feel like my life is so boring.  Haha I love my life but the city is night and day compared to my life.

Something that boggles my mind every time I am in the city is how people are able to drive through the city with ease.  City driving is ooc (out of control)!!!!  Taxis zooming in and out and everyone else just going along like they all have been doing this for years.  My friend Ryan drove through the city and I was like are you nervous at all driving and he replied nope!  I swear these people must go to a special driving school or something haha. 

While in the city we went out for sushi which let me tell you was sooooo good...and then went to a cool bar called Joshua Tree where they play old 80s 90s songs, soo fun!!  We were also out until 4am and people were still going strong, city that never sleeps.  It was good to know someone who lives in the city (one of Ryan's friends) because we were able to spend the night.  Sunday we got up and went to the upper west side and had breakfast.  Sooo good, I had a spinach and goat cheese omelet and a coffee.  Amazing!!!  We then went for a walk through Central Park which is such a beautiful place.  It is crazy to think that smack dab in the middle of the huge city with tall buildings encasing it is this beautiful huge peaceful park.  People running, biking, playing, strolling, etc.  When we were almost done with our walk we saw the most interesting thing....people playing quidditch in the park.  Yes quidditch (the game from Harry Potter) and yes they did have brooms in between their legs....no flying but they had their brooms.  It was very interesting to say the least, there was even a kids game going on and one kid had on a cloak.  Def something you wouldn't see everywhere but it was fun to watch!! 

I really wanted to have a celebrity sighting while in NYC but didnt happen :/ they hid well. 



pic I took from Central Park

Me and Amy (roommate) in the Park...dark I know :(

Ryan, Amy, and Me @ Joshua Tree (blurry pic...thats what we get for asking a stranger to take a pic of us)

Me and Amy in Central Park posing for a quick pic while watching the quidditch game)

Next Food Network Star??? haha

So when it comes to the topic of cooking it is usually a hit or miss with me.  I like to cook and bake sometimes, especially when I find a new recipe to try.  However, I do not cook a lot (well besides the microwave and quick meals) because honestly it is such a long process just cooking for one.  I did find a new recipe (thanks to pinterest) and I must say I am pretty impressed with it...super delicious too. 

 

Mexican Stuffed Peppers :) 

It was really good and super easy to make. Inside the pepper is just brown rice, salsa, black beans and cheese on top.  The recipe did say to use ground turkey and corn but I left those out.  It was a good way to have Mexican food but in a new way!  I was excited when I got to have the other half of the pepper for lunch the next day too!!!

This past week was my roommates birthday and she has a true love of peanut butter and chocolate so I wanted to make something with these ingredients and ended up making chocolate peanut butter cupcakes (ahh to die for)

 

They even had a peanut butter surprise in the middle too!!!

Needless to say she loved the cupcakes and the recipe was also from pinterest (don't know what i would do without it)

Cant wait to see what I cook up next.... back to searching for recipes on pinterest :)