Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Wrapping It Up

So, I spent my vacation on the banks of the Columbia River. I enjoyed time with my brother's family, two parades, a super-duper-chocolatey-smothered funnel cake, a carnival, a craft fair, and a 5K race. And yes, oddly enough, I did enjoy the run. Oh, and I saw The Avengers too. Not that shabby for a weekend, eh?

Well, now I'm taking some recuperating time from the fun. And that's why this post has come a bit late on this fine Tuesday post-day. I slept in and didn't have a post scheduled. I very well could have prepared this last night, but I watched a couple too many episodes of Jane by Design on Netflix. While on my vacation someone told me about the show. Now.... yes.... I'm obsessed. And really want to go on a huge shopping spree to buy supercool clothes like Jane wears.

Could I pull it off is the question...

Anyway, here are some pics from my vacation. I promise, I'll get back to posting about writing from now on. But for now, enjoy some pics!


At the craft fair, I spotted a vendor doing henna. This is the ink drying.
 I wanted the Chinese character for love put on my ankle and asked for pretty flowers to sprout from it. So pretty!
 My hand today, it is fading a bit but should last for a while longer.
 Ok, this is how much I love dogs... I'm standing in the dog potty area. Gross, huh? But I had to get the pic cuz it was way too cool to pass up the chance. Haha
 Me holding my sleeping niece at the parade. She's sooo cute. Me on the other hand, not so cute. I just finished a 5K. Give me a break. :D
And I read quite a bit of The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter while trapped in a car for the 11 hour drive, twice. Could have finished more, but got caught up in watching movies with my nephews and niece. And taking little naps here and there.

Love you all!

Writing. Jewels.

18 comments:

  1. I've always liked the word "Henna". I think it would work good for the name of a protagonist.

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    1. Ohhhhh! Now we have to play Rock Paper Scissors to decide which one of us gets the name. haha

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  2. What do you think of The Goddess Test?

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    1. I'm LOVING IT!!! Why? Because it is a great twist on mythology. And the story is super interesting. Love the characters too.

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    2. I kind of loved it, too! A lot of people had bad things to say about it, and I think there's some truth to the fact that the "twists" were really, really obvious, but it's such a fun idea! :)

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    3. I'm not finding it super obvious. Although, I do see some things coming if that makes any sense. Probably super on the contradictory side. haha The book is entertaining. That's all that matters to me. But, as I haven't finished it yet, I'm eager to see what happens. I'm about to get in some more reading time right now. :D

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  3. The henna looks great, very pretty. Sounds like you had a great relaxing vacation. And good for you for doing the 5k, I suffered through mine, jet lag and the humidity that I'm not used to made it less enjoyable than usual. And how was the Avengers btw?

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    1. My 5K was pretty nice. I was at a lower elevation than normal so I was able to run the whole thing and not be wheezing throughout the entire race. I'm sorry you suffered through your 5K. Ugh!
      The Avengers was good. I just wish I knew more about the comics characters to understand it all. Well, it was rather entertaining none-the-less.

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  4. The henna flowers are beautiful! The trip sounds fun and congrats on the 5K.

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    1. At least the henna will disappear. Glad they aren't permanent. Phew! If only Utah was a a lower elevation. I might be able to run for longer periods of time.

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  5. Awwwww.... For fun!!!! Looked like a fab trip! Hope you feel somewhat rejuvenated! ;)

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    1. It was a fab trip. And yes, I'm rejuvenated. A much needed trip away from life. haha

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  6. Sounds like you had a fun vacation. Breaks can be SO important!

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    1. Indeed! Yep, vacation time is rather needed... at least for me. Well, more-or-so just relaxing.

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  7. What a wonderful vacation and the henna is so beautiful. After running 5K, I bet you would've liked to have someone hold you while you konked out.

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    1. Yeah, my niece should have been holding me. Tables must be turned. haha

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  8. Yay for 5Ks. I used to run them all the time. Thanks to sciatic problems, I'm treadmill bound now. I miss racing.

    Really pretty henna, too! Looks like you had a great vacation.

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  9. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Love the henna pictures and your niece is adorable.

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