Random

Brother went back to Seattle, but not before I got these sweet shots of his jean on jean on jeanness. 

  

The Stepdad was ordained this past weekend as a Chaplain. After serving as a "Full-Bird" Colonel in the US Marines, he is now retiring his badges and serving the Lord, praying over and with those who are in their darkest hours. His service was a sweet one. 

Also spent several days this week "over the bridge" (at the beach, visiting a gf who just had a sweet baby, and then today in Downtown, ST Pete). My gas tank/wallet hates me. But it's just so nice on the other side.....

Beautiful Banyan Tree 

USF ST PETE Campus:
( I had a class on this campus during my last year at USF. I sat by the window and watched the students in the sailing classes play out on their boats in the water and daydreamed about one day taking this class as well. I  don't think I listened at all in the education class I was in that year, but I still managed an A; Imma genius. Sailing classes are still on my "to do one day" list. Dad, if you're reading this, it's only one class, to be enrolled for me in the Spring. You have not because you ask not...so....hope you hear what I'm asking....call me I love you k bye).

The Hooker Tea Company:
 (The two missing containers on the shelf are due to my order of two different blended together/brewed leaves, ova ice. Igetwhadiwant).

My Day Off

Since Scott has been the main blogger in this family, I decided to pull my weight and bring the camera along with me today to take a few shots.

Today was one of the rare times that I had off from my summer job, which meant that I had all morning and afternoon free. I slept in until 12 and then met two of my friends for Tea and lunch at Alice's Tea Cup.




After Tea, my friend Cole had to leave for an apointment, so Nancy and I walked to this cute bookstore that I love. Turns out I love it for a reason-Nancy told me that it was the one from "You've Got Mail." I knew it looked familiar!
(Mom-this picture is for you because I know that you would love this place too)


After visiting the bookstore, we headed to the Cooper Hewitt Museum where Nancy is a member. We went out to the back lawn and while Nancy read on a bench, I walked around this outside exhibit called "Design for the other 90%." The sign at the entrance reads: “The majority of the world’s designers focus all their efforts on developing products and services exclusively for the richest 10% of the world’s customers. Nothing less than a revolution in design is needed to reach the other 90%.” It was pretty cool. They stressed a ton of great ideas for cost effective ways to increase access to food and water and provided ideas for healthcare and education.
Not a bad day at all.