Spring Break in Panama Beach

Spring Break 2012

I went on my Spring Break a few weeks ago to Panama Beach, FL.

 Three friends of mine, and myself, went.

It wasn't like MTV, but it was a great time!

 We were there for three days, we spent our days out on the beach, with a cold drink in our hand. At the pool, relaxing. Meeting people, most people were from Michigan, Ohio, or Tennessee. Our hotel, Seahaven, was like a college dorm, It was fun while it lasted, but next time I'm staying at the Hilton. (I can't take loud music playing until 6 a.m.! Thankfully our AC was really, really loud to block out some noise). We ate at some tasty places, hello Buffalo Shrimp, and Tuna Dip with chips. We went to Happy Hour two times in one day, our bartenders were quite amusing, I miss them. One of my friends and myself hitch hiked to the liquor store, oh yeah, did I mention we got picked up by guys on Mopeds.. that was a fun ten minute ride, it sucked that we had to walk all the way back carrying liquor though. We went to free bars, who would spend a $25 cover charge? The local free bars are way more fun then ones you have to 'pay for just to get into'. I got to dance with a really old guy, but damn did he have some good ol' country swinging moves! I got to shop like a tourist, but the only thing I bought was postcards, that's a lie, I bought my new bag down there. We went down there with tons of alcohol, and even bought some more, but the day we were leaving there seemed to be lots of alcohol that hadn't been touched.. I guess that's how you know we are getting older, we only have a few drinks, instead of the whole bottle! I got to wake up early and walk the beach alone, I sat in the sand and watched the surfers, then along came a storm, a very big storm, it was such a great time to take pictures! We sat in the back of a truck and rode the strip, turns out the guys driving were as old as my little brother! (There were tons of under age kids). But the best part of Panama was riding on a free bus and not going to any bars, instead we just hung out with the driver, we loved you Jarrod, thank you so much for making our night!

Being down there was such a fun time!

 I'm so glad I got to go with my girls!

I usually spend Spring Break relaxing, or working, so I needed to experience this, especially Panama Beach!

Farewell Panama,

 next time I come,

 it was be in the fall,

 when you aren't invested with youngsters, drunks, and loud people!

New Years Eve in the South

My town just celebrated it's 300th Birthday!

 If there is one good thing about this town it's celebrating with music, food, beer, wine, festivites, fireworks, and the best of all, great people! I met a few friends down there, listened to some music, and watched the fireworks. As soon as the sun set, the fireworks went off, and they were beautiful! They kept going on and on, which gave my the perfect oppurtunity to snap away! (I did have to help out a new photographer to my left, who just bought a Nikon earlier in the day, and did not know anything about her camera). There was also a professional photographer for our Newspaper on my right, tripod -n- all. When I lifted myself off the ground- after taking pictures, I had been flipping through my camera, and I guess she had been snooping at my work behind my back. She told me I had taken much better pictures then her, (but yet, she had a tripod and a remote timer for her camera, I was thinking in my head, how could I have taken much better pictures then her?)... "Thank you", I replied. She asked me to upload some of my work onto her site, with my name on the pictures, "ugh yeah, of course I will"! So that kinda made my night! I'm hoping this year, I will get to sell my work, or maybe work for a local paper, or magazine, fingers crossed!

It was a great night downtown, I was so happy to see my friends, and most of all see the beautiful fireworks!

Happy 300th Beaufort!

I know your gonna be there..

For my birthday I told my parents I wanted to go to Asheville NC, and see the leaves change.

 So my mum and I ended up doing that and had such a great time!

 Then when I got back home, I left to go to PA, and had a surprise party thrown for my birthday (super fun!)

 So on my actual Birthday, I wasn't expecting anything.

I did go Black Friday Shopping, (ugh yeah, remind me never to do that again..) Target was CRAZY! And the mall wasn't any better. I did find a pot that was on sale for $14.99 at Macy's, so my mum bought that for me as a birthday gift, along with Tommy Hilfiger pillows, earrings, and a Zebra Bra that was on sale for only $5 at H&M!

After shopping, we went back to my Aunt's house around 6 in the morning, I chose to sleep in until 12 (hey it is my birthday!) When I finally got out of bed, my aunt took my mum and I out for some Chinese. Then we went back to her place, I took a nap (hey, once again, it is my birthday!) When I woke up, my mum and I ended up getting the car packed and headed out. We did stop at the mall again, and did a little shopping. Then we went to Cracker Barrel, I was craving Pancakes with Peaches and Whip Cream! But the Cracker Barrel we went to was out of not only Peaches, but every other topping as well! -Damnitttttt!

So we ended up driving to Daytona, which was on the way home, so it was no biggie. Thankfully they had Peaches! And I got a free desert of my choice. I picked the Black Berry Custard with Vanilla Ice Cream. It was tasty! And it was the perfect way to end my birthday! Thanks Mum!

Then we took the long 5 hour drive back home..

But the next day my friends wanted to go out to Gilliagan's (they had all you can eat Oysters for $10). So I grabbed my brother, and headed there to meet up with everyone.

We had a great time chowing down on Oysters, and eating Hush Puppies!

After Gilligan's, I went back to my house, and sung happy birthday, and opened up gifts.

Then it was back out again with my bestie, Meghan!

Thank you everyone that made my birthday fun!

And thank you mum for the Cake, and the beautifully wrapped gifts, your the BEST!

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Soooo did any of you go Black Friday Shopping?

What kinda stuff did you get?

Orrr were you one of the smart ones, and decided to stay out of the crowds and eat Thanksgiving leftovers?

Gobble Gobble Recap

Hey guys! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
 As you all know, I went down to Orlando Florida with my family, to have Thanksgiving with all my other family. (Let me just add, we haven't had all the family together since 2001 and that was for Christmas! Yes, we are a strange family!)
On Thanksgiving day it was a rush to get everything done, my mum was getting Deviled Eggs done, along with Stuffing, the Turkey, and other sides. I was trying to get the Green Beans cut, and get the Pierogies Stuffed with Sauerkraut. My other Aunt and Uncle, (who lives next door), was in charge of making the Corn, Macaroni and Cheese, and Brussel Sprouts, along with some deserts.
At first we were going to have it at my Uncles house, then we were going to have it at my Aunt's house; who lives next door, and finally we just agreed to have it at my Grandparents house! So here we all are rushing to get food over to the Grandparents house. We were supposed to all meet around 1:30, then 2:00, then finally we got there around 4! As soon as we got there, it was time to set the tables, put all the food out, and get everybody seated! All the food looked delicious, but the alcohol looked even better! So there we all were making drinks and having a great time with our 'fun' family.
It was so nice to see everyone all in the same place! I hope we can make it happen more often, it's always great to see family!

 

Yes, we are a silly bunch!
How was your Thanksgiving?
Did you have a great time with Family and Friends?