Flagstaff, AZ

You may have taken Pluto from us, but you will never take our hippees!



"In '65 tension was running high..." Ok, so I don't think that this is even the first verse of this song, but writing this blurb reminds me of Bruce Springsteen's "My Home Town." I'm moving across the country from here, but really this is a pretty cool place to call home. I'm going to miss my friends... I love them all!! Unfortunately, I didn't have a picture of everyone, but here are a few of the ones that I do.


Sara and Maurice outside Beaver Street Brewery.


Lance!!! My study budy from nursing school and continues to be one of my bestest friends ever!


Brandi!!! This is one hot mama! I still think we can convince people that "Hermione" is a boys name : ). I'm super excited for little Leo! and honestly the world can always do with another Sag in it. Come on December 4th!!!



Oh my goodness I don't know what I would have done if I had missed you before I left for the east coast. Always the bestest times hanging out with Angela. We are on for another round of "Code Word" when I come back. Can't wait for your visit foxy lady!


Ok so I confess this pic was actually taken in Scottsdale. But here is some of my beautiful Az family that I am going to miss tremendously.


Cuteness!! Really what more can be said?

Along with great people Flag also boasts great scenery...




And culture...


Belly dancers at Heritage Square.

I'm very fortunate to always have a reason to visit here : )

Boston,MA

Back to Beantown... As most of you know I am going to be making the move from the hot,oppressive Southwest Summers to the cold, frigid New England Winters. I'm sure my body will go thru shock, wondering about my sanity with such a decision. I am, however very excited for the change and just took a quick trip get things in order regarding my move. I now officially have a place to live. It is in Brookline, which is only a few minutes "T" ride to downtown Boston. I am right smack dab in the middle of Coolidge Corner. For those of you that don't know this area, there are restaurants, stores, theatres- everything one could possibly need. Very cute! I'll be doing the roommate thing again, but I'm sure that our schedules will allow for us to have our own individual space as well. I had an interview while I was out there also. Hopefully I will hear back next week with positive news regarding the job. Next steps include packing up my current home (not looking forward to this) and learning to spell m-a-s-s-a-c-h-u- (oh whatever that can wait) Even though it was a quick trip also managed to pack some touristy things into the day. Did the "Duck Tours"- a land/water vehicle where they tour you around, tell you about Boston's history and then drive the vehicle into the water and tour you around on the water. Also walked around several neighborhoods, ate lots of seafood, and saw a friend. Overall a great trip again. I'm excited to officially be living there. Hope I can get some visitors!

Princess Cruise- Mexico Riviera

Why did the Mexican throw his wife over the cliff? te quil a (to kill her)

Just spent a week on the Sapphire Princess ship with my friend Kristall and had a wonderful time. Our cabin was amazing with a balcony to sit on and an extra sitting room.





The ship itself was also beautiful with a couple of pools, several restaurants, shopping, and a Titanic-esque stair way. I couldn't get over how huge it was





We enjoyed the muster too. Although I don't think they were too happy when we started laughing. But seriously- when they say and I quote "If ciggerette butt is thrown off the ship into the ocean and then is thown back onto the ship and the ship catches fire..." Mmm first off I'm pretty sure the water of the ocean would probably put the cigerrette out, secondly we should probably be more concerned about the wave thats big enough to throw the butt back on deck, but hell what do I know. I think we had an equal chance of being attacked by a fire breathing dragon.



They had quite a few activities on board. We enjoyed a cooking demonstration and tour of the ships galley- (152 tons of food on board for 1 week!!!) Went to tea one day in one of the dining rooms, dressed up for formal night, danced, played trivia, ate, drank, swam in the pools.








Of course we also enjoyed our ports too-Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo. playing in the ocean, lounging on the beach and checking out the towns. I was shocked that first thing you see when you come to port in Puerto Vallarta is a Super Wal-Mart. Pretty disgusting actually.

Tucson, AZ

Ok, so I realize that I live here (at least for the next few months : ), but I went on a hike today and felt that, the Desert, in Spring deserves it's rightful space on here. I truly am amazed! Check out how beautiful the desert is in bloom. So many colors! The contrast too is, well... what can I say...Amazing! Here are a few photos that I got from today's hike at Pima Canyon trail.





I love getting out "of the city" even if for a few hours! It is great that this is so close to me. Even though I never really left civilization it has the feeling of having done so.




I saw soo many pretty flowers on my hike.









No, that's not an illusion! That really is water in the Desert!





Check out the lusciousness! I felt like I was could have gotten "lost" in my own little world while there. Just soaking in the sun rays and beauty.





Very glad that I decided to venture out.

Philadelphia, PA

First I'd like to thank my cousin Chris for coming in to show me some of the sights.



Went and did a few touristy things while visiting Philly. Saw the Liberty Bell...




and over to Independence Hall where all those men sat in that room many moons ago drawing up our national constitution. I thought our tour guide was great. We toured with a field trip group of 6th graders ( I believe) Did you know that we have the oldest, continuously used constituiton? Or that THIRTY-NINE men signed it. I would have said 5- Washington, Franklin, Adams, Hamilton, and Jefferson. Ok so I knew more than that, but those are pretty much the names that I remember







Of course, while touring around Philly and learning about this great nation's history we also had to go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a look at another piece of American Legacy. The Rocky Stairs!!!



This next photo is looking out from the top of the stairs.




Honestly, I was not too impressed with this city, but I'm sure there are probably some parts of it that I just didn't make it to. I will definitely have to give it a second chance at some point.

Anapolis, MD

While in Baltimore, Keri and I went to Anapolis for a day. I just have to say what a cute city! Although, there was definitely a lot of people out and about enjoying the beautiful weather we were fortunate to have while there.





Of course for all you women who love a man in uniform (I have to say I'm not one of them) Anapolis is a great city for you, being that the US Naval Academy was founded here. One thing that I do love though is some water.



It was great to meet Keri's cousin Karen and go to dinner in Anapolis. I wish I could remember the name of the resaurant we ate at. DE-Lic-ous!

Baltimore, MD

Made my way back over to the east coast to visit my friend Keri. It was great and a ton of fun to see her. Some how I managed to not get a single shot of us together while I was there, but I do have one from last year...



I always find Baltimore to be a lot of fun and thought it was pretty cool, being a fan of "The Wire" to be out having drinks with the local prosecuters and homicide detectives in "Bodymore, Muddaland"(my friend Keri is a prosecuter) Of course along with pretending that I could possibly fit in and maybe have any street cred came some sight seeing. I adore the Inner Harbor! I'd be there all the time if I lived in Baltimore. Tons of cute shops, restaurants, and of course tourist traps.







I thought these little dragon boats looked cute. If it wasn't for the fact that I probably would have been struck by lightening if I ventured out on the water I would have been all for taking one of these out for a tour.



Had a great time here! It was wonderful to catch up with an old friend and see more of this city.