it’s b’s wedding!

Tomorrow is wedding day! I cannot believe it’s finally here. My sweet friend Brittany is getting married tomorrow to a wonderful man– someone who makes her happier than I have ever seen her. Brittany and I go way back– we were on dance team and then cheerleading together in middle school– back in the days when…

i am NOT a crier.

So you can imagine my shock last year when we left the Paul Gauguin and I was sobbing like a toddler who didn’t get candy at the check-out counter. At the time, I attributed this sentimental breakdown as too much Sauvignon Blanc at the farewell lunch. I quietly hid behind my Jackie-O shades blubbering, while…

tahiti in pictures– part 2.

As promised, here are the rest of our vacation pictures. These are from Motu Mahana, Paul Gauguin’s private island, Tetiaroa, Moorea and Papeete. Enjoy! Motu Mahana. Tetiaroa (Marlon Brando’s Island) Moorea Papeete.

tahiti in pictures- part 1.

I haven’t yet composed my thoughts. Where do you even begin to tell about such an incredible trip? They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I guess I’ll start with that… Here are some more images from Bora Bora, Fakarava, Rangiroa and Huahine. I’ll post part 2 on Monday with our pictures…

tahitian sneak peek.

D and I are finally home from our beloved Tahiti. And while I did come back relaxed and a nice shade of bronze, I also came back sick. I’m pretty sure spending 18 hours of travel time behind the “iron curtain” (i.e. first class), has something to do with my incessant hacking. I may have Moorea’s…

a heavenly friday.

Thanks to Patrick’s Tour and an influx of Maitai’s, I’ve had a heavenly Friday! Hope yours has been great too!

mañana.

I’m giddy with excitement– seriously, I’m bordering on 6 year old the night before Christmas kind of excitement. My co-workers ask me when I leave and I have to stiffle a shrill of elation. Finally, after planning, and booking, and paying and day-dreaming, our Tahitian vacation is here. Mañana. Tomorrow.  If you are unfamiliar with my…

guest post: banff.

My incredible guest blogger is back– please welcome the seriously talented Chelsea. If you are unfamiliar with her other guest posts, check them out here and here! Her pictures are absolutely to die for. Anyway, ENJOY– and make sure to leave her some love in the comments. ___________________________________________________________ If visiting Banff isn’t on your bucket list,…

hannah banana graduates.

I’ve been putting this post off for a while– mainly because it’s my 100th!!! Nothing seemed quite right as far as a proper celebration of my centennial post. Honestly, I never thought I would get to 100 this time last year. And not only that, but almost 7,000 readers ain’t half bad either.  I cannot…