So I finally feel like I've stepped off the twirling ride that was xmas and new years. Both really couldn't have gone better.
It all started off by my flying to Florida and joining my best friend from high school in her neighborhood of Naples. I haven't seen this talented superstar in 2 years, so the reuniting was joyous! Our endeavors included things like Miami, (getting lost in Miami), tour of her tattoo shop and lovely home in Naples, watching the sun set at the beach, yummy food and flamingo dancers at the famous "Columbia Restaurant", water side shopping, and the gem of all time, Shell World, (complete with an extremely creepy taxidermy animal exhibit).
The 3 days went by SO quickly, and then it was off to meet my best friend from college for our cruise to the Bahamas. Ah... this is the life. ;) If only I could be this exciting all the time.
It was Yvon's first cruise and my first just with a friend so it was a new experience for the both of us. We did a little partying on the ship, relaxing on a private island, parasailing, (neat!) shopping of course, and a "Ports and Pirates" tour led by an official fake Pirate. It was a four day cruise and it went by way to quickl
y. I'm ready for my next vacation again. ;)New Years festivities were hosted by the ever popular Matt and Sam in their new home in St. Paul. Matt has a pimped out Bar in his basement so it was the perfect location for a gathering. Our white elephant exchange was deliciously ridiculous... including such items like old dresses, a sewing machine, and a book entitled, "How to get it on", (proud winner of the book was Eric Kropp.... happy reading).
I've had a lot of great laughs, good conversations and a face that still hurts from smiling so much. It's times like this when I realize again how lucky I am to have such amazing people in my life to share the holiday season with. Each year brings new things and next new years will bring new amazing things, experiences and people. But right now I just can't imagine how life could be any better. Hoping it was just as awesome for the rest of you. Peace out. :)
