62 - The Grand Casino

My dad said that The Grand (Casino) has great alligator. So of course we had to try it. I was impressed. Alligator actually is good. I only had a bite though, not a whole meal. Instead I ordered their catfish. It was AMAZING! I wanted to walk around the casino and check it out. Here is a shot from above. I thought the glass, flame statue thing was pretty neat too!

61 - Day at the Pond

Going on vacation should generally be relaxing. And this time, there was one full day of relaxing. My dad, Rob, and I walked over to the pond near his home. We hung out there for a little while enjoying the scenery, trying to fish, and appreciating the time we have together. It is days like these I want to hold on to the memories forever, simply because I don't know how many of these I will get. Life is short and sometimes we waste time not making enough memories with the ones we love.

So enjoy! I am sharing lots of pictures for this day because I was having fun with the camera.

My Dad and Rob

Turtle swimming

Rob fishing

Is that The Incredible Mr. Limpet?

The camera was stolen from the photographer. I don't know why I look so mad. Maybe because I was super focused on fixing the tangled line.

At least the fishermen caught one! Yes, the both caught one each. This is flippin' Sebastian...just because that's what I named him!

60 - Man's Best Friend

I'm happy to say that I finally got to meet this character, Konk. He is absolutely adorable and is very loving. He meets guests with excitement and love. I will say that I fell in love with him after a few moments with him.
His fur is soft, his kisses are sloppy, his face is squeeshy, and he is very happy. Konk, the next big thing!

59 - Sweet's Salt Water Taffy

My Aunt asked me to pick up some salt water taffy for her last week, so I've been on the hunt. I found Sweet's online and stopped by their store today.

When I walked in, I was a little nervous (phew) and saw a tiny story inside a giant building. There was tons of candy. There was a woman there to help me and she explained everything. Yes, sometimes while shopping for things I don't normally shop for, I need help.

Anyway, after I loaded up a bag for my aunt, I couldn't help myself...I needed one too! I got myself a pound of the salt water taffy. It's soooo good! I'll be back, shoot it will make great presents for everyone too.

58 - Fighting

Usually before bed, the cats wrestle. It's what these felines do. They just don't do it too much on the bed. Tonight though, the were wrestling like maniacs on the bed.
Here is the only decent picture of several that I got. You can see Ava's mouth open but you can't tell what's going on.
If you look closely, Taj is straddling her biting her, so she is biting his ear. It is quite entertaining to watch these two. I think Ava gets more irritated but she puts up with it. Taj always pounces when she gets comfy. So this is what I deal with ever night.

57 - I Hate Laundry

I put it off for over a week, and now I'm definitely hating myself for doing that. What you're looking at is one basket full of 3 loads of laundry.

This was not the beginning of it nor is it the end. Before these 3 loads, I did 2 and after these 3 loads, there are 3 more to do.

I wish laundry wasn't so time consuming, and I wish someone would put the clothes away for me. Sometimes I think that's the worst part.

Just have to say it ... I HATE LAUNDRY!

56 - Wishing for Summer

I'm not the only one looking outside these days waiting for sunshine. Even the animals are dying for nicer weather. All I can say is that I'm glad we're getting rain and not snow. Can't wait for summer!

55 - Finish Line

This year I participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure fundraiser, I walked 3.2 miles and was able to raise $520. This was a wonderful event which I plan on being a part of for many more years.
This picture is the finish line. The walk took my team about an hour to finish. It was a beautiful day and I'm so glad the people I love were there to enjoy it with me. I am going to encourage as many people as I can to participate with me next year too.

54 - $5 Jewelry Night

My dearest cousin invited me over for a little party. It was $5 jewelry night. It was awesome. All the cute necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and headbands were desirable enough to make a girl go bankrupt. I'm on a budget though so I only got 2 things.

These pretty flower earrings were my first pick. I loved this party, thought it was a great idea, and can't way for another friend to host the party. YAY for $5 jewelery!

53 - Cinco De Mayo

Ahhh cinco de mayo, oh how I love you. I mostly love the barbecue and the coronas.

We had a barbecue at my house and invited the neighbors over. I would say overall it was a good time.

Not much to say other than it was a good time.

52 - The Binder

I learned some excellent lessons about a resume and cover letter from a friend. Before I kept the details of my career trapped in this binder. What I found out, is if I use this binder for a future attempt to get a job, it might hinder me.

The meeting with my friend went wonderfully! I learned so much and I'm very thankful for my friends.

Every friend has a lesson for us; this particular friend taught me some serious life skills that I was totally clueless about. I can honestly say that if I went out looking for a job now, the skills I learned from her will definitely land me any job I want. Thank you!

51 - Excellent Student

Coming home from school, exhausted and ready for bed, I decided I would see if my computer class grades were up. I was so excited to see the comment from my teacher about my ePorfolio. Needless to say, I feel like an excellent student and I got an A in that class! WOO HOO me!

50 - Cats Distracting Study Time

One day before the math final, and I'm trying to cram. It's really hard to study though when these little terrors want to play on my homework.
Anytime I really need to sit down and focus, there they are ready to distract me so they get all my attention. I love them a lot but sometimes I need to lock them up. LOL! Just kidding, I never lock them up. I actually give them toys to play with instead so they'll let me get what I need to get done done.

49 - Study Time

Ah, Sunday study time. I'm attempting to prepare myself for my comprehensive math final. It's not fun and I don't feel prepared at all. See here, that's the coffee I'm having to consume to keep my brain focused on the task. If I'm not alert, I don't retain anything.

Finals week really are not that stressful, but when you are doing something you're unsure of...that's when the anxiety kicks in.

I'll be studying more tonight hoping I can retain everything. I'm hoping for an A+ in the class actually. Everyone, please cross your fingers I can remember all the rules, formulas, and key words in a question. Math isn't easy and sometimes can be quite frustrating. If I can tattoo the simple how to's in my brain, then I'm golden! Wish my luck, final is in 30 hours!

48 - Breakfast at Mimi's

A friend and I have been planning to go to breakfast for quite some time. We finally went Saturday morning to Mimi's Cafe. It was sooo good!
I was craving crepes and didn't see any on the menu. Fortunately for us, we had a great waitress and she was able to have some made for me.
this is my tasty breakfast which was way to much food. I ate all of the mixed fruit crepes but couldn't make a dent on the potatoes. Mimi's has great food for a great price.
It was so nice to meet with my friend and catch up on our lives. It is so important to me to let my friends know how much I value them. I hope that I can do more stuff like this because it really does make a difference in so many areas of my life.