tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38330834753648426152024-02-18T22:24:57.259-08:00Sarandipity17A series of serendipitous events, highlighting my daily life, travels and inspiration.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-88900305313334365572013-10-29T12:16:00.000-07:002014-04-15T11:04:48.555-07:00Day Tripping at Treasure Island Flea<div class="MsoNormal">
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The quirky Treasure Island Flea market opens up the last weekend of
every month on Treasure Island. It’s an eclectic mix of hipsters, local entrepreneurs
and traditional flea market finds. Most of the displays/booths are so well done,
you’ll feel like you are at an upscale street fair or high-end pop up market rather than
a traditional flea market. The event features live music and some of the Bay
Area’s Best food trucks. No fear, drinks are near, they have a roving drink
cart with mixed drinks available…yes, I’m talking Bloody Marys, Mimosas and a
variety of concoctions available while you peruse and find your treasures. It’s
a perfect way to spend your Saturday soaking up some sun whether you’re single,
have a sweetie, hanging with friends or with the family. </div>
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Traditionally I look for unique used goods or antiques at
flea markets but on my last visit to the market I fell in love with several of
the local business vendors. Here are a few of my favorites, check them out;<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thelittlethingsbysm" target="_blank">The Little Things by Sarah Marie; Vintage Inspired Guitar & Camera Straps</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Let’s face it, if you are carrying around a camera or guitar
you already ooze coolness, so why not add some more style and up your cool
factor even more. I want one. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.t-wetea.com/" target="_blank">T-We Tea</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This collection of witty named teas will attract you with its
slick packaging but it doesn’t stop there, the teas are tasty too. Try the Hipsters in Wonderland, Sexpot and Bad Bromance...there are plenty of other blends to choose from too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This Etsy jeweler uses raw cut stones and natural elements to create stylish and earthy pieces. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These handmade goodies utilize the look of a Polaroid and
vintage pictures to create unique handmade cards. Little art pieces in
themselves, I want a collection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They take the leftover products from brewing beer and use
the healthy ingredients to create snack food, think bars and granola. How’s
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Now go, it's your turn. Let me know what treasures you find!</div>
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<a href="http://www.treasureislandflea.com/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see upcoming dates and events for Treasure
Island Flea. Note events have free parking and are dog friendly. Also It gets windy and cold, especially now that we are in the
winter months. Layer up with jackets, warm socks and beanies.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Like this market…but
wait there’s more!<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The same group just launched the <a href="http://www.jackofalltradesoakland.com/" target="_blank">Jack of all Trades Market</a>
at Jack London Square in Oakland, which is held every second Saturday of the month.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are looking for more to do on Treasure Island there
are several wineries you can visit there as well, so make a full day of it. Wineries include; <a href="http://Treasure Island Wines" target="_blank">Treasure Island Wines</a>, <a href="http://www.fatgrapewinery.com/" target="_blank">Fat Grape Winery</a>, <a href="http://www.winery-sf.com/" target="_blank">The Winery SF</a>, <a href="http://www.bodegawineestates.com/" target="_blank">Bodega Wine Estates</a>.</div>
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Don’t forget to take a pic of the great views of the Bay
Bridge and Port of San Francisco. Check out the view of the new span of the Bay Bridge and see the mysterious <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_barges" target="_blank">Google Barge</a>.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-9645040567570296592013-10-07T11:53:00.000-07:002013-10-25T12:22:30.872-07:00Venice Photo Essay - A Day in Venice, ItalyThe photos below are some of my favorites from wandering around Venice this past September.<br />
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I love Venice. When I talk to most people they either love
it or hate it. Those who hate it rattle on about the high prices, crowds and
heat. To a certain
extent they are right. The main attractions, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges Palace, had a steady line of at least 100 people when I visited in September. The soaring mid-day temperatures
and crowds sent me steering clear of all the packed alleys, streets and tourist
sites. Of course I wanted to see the sites, they are spectacular, but what I realized is that the true romance and beauty of Venice is found when you simply wander
the city and get lost.</div>
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No city map seems to be exact or to scale. Streets are
alleys with hidden twists, turns and dead ends. It’s an open labyrinth that’s
big enough to get lost in but small enough to always find your way back. The labyrinth of Venice has endless bars and eateries offering one of a kind wines, prosecco, and small bites of delectable food around every corner. The city's unique romance and magic truly comes alive when you are wandering. I'm not suggesting that you skip the famous sites, but be sure to plan on spending a day just getting lost. <br />
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<b>Bring a map</b> –
it’s always nice to be able to find your way back when you truly have no idea
where you are. I consider myself good with directions and Venice had me all
turned around. It’s fun but you’ll need a map to reference when you want to get
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– the beauty of Venice is more apparent then ever in the quiet alleys and
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<b>Wear comfortable
shoes</b> - I know, you are in Italy and everyone around you is in designer
heels and boots. It’s tempting to join in, but trust me if you are going to put
in three to six hours of exploring this city, wear your tennis shoes. Save the
heels for dinner.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Know anyone visiting Venice soon? Please feel free to share this article with them. Here are a series of photos from my time getting lost in
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hitting an unexpected dead end</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wandering</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridge and waterway in Venice, Italy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Signs leading to Piazza San Marco are throughout the city</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aged walls in Venice, Italy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the color of the boat in this picture</td></tr>
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For more pictures from my adventures in <span id="goog_486240255"></span>Venice visit my <a href="http://sarandipity17.blogspot.com/2013/10/venice-photo-essay-day-in-venice.html" target="_blank">Venice Photo Essay: A Day in Venice</a><span id="goog_486240256"></span>.<br />
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I arrived home from my trip to find that the Dhalia I planted in March had finally bloomed! I swear I checked the plant every week to see if it had bloomed and the moment I'm out of town, voila, there it is, just like magic.<br />
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Every time I return home from a trip I consider it a new beginning, just like the new year. I have a fresh perspective on the world and home, so it's a great time to make changes and see my life in a new light. Judging by this gorgeous bloom of my favorite flower, I think it's a sign that the next chapter in my life is going to be a bright and beautiful one. I'm excited!<br />
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What signs have you noticed in your life, are you paying attention?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-82236270245857550132013-09-25T16:32:00.000-07:002014-07-11T14:57:41.723-07:00Tips for Visiting Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Mostar is a lovely city with a rich and turbulent history. I was excited to be visiting for the first time and for the opportunity to get a better understanding of the region and meet the people that live there. Prior to visiting, the only thing I knew about Bosnia Herzegovina was through media reports and images I saw during the war.<br />
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I had a wonderful time, the trip opened my eyes and heart to the region. I met wonderful people and heard powerful first person accounts of love, life, war and survival. I visited while on a road trip through Croatia. Here are some suggestions if you are planning to visit the city<br />
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<b>If you are visiting from Croatia, rent a car and drive to Mostar. </b>I’ll be honest from what I had read about Bosnia Herzegovina
we were somewhat cautious and a little bit concerned about driving in the
country. Once we arrived I felt like our concerns were a misconception. The
roads were fine and it was nice to have the freedom and flexibility of having
our own car. Many day tours are offered from Split and Dubrovnik but it’s a long and twisty trip for a bus tour. It was an interesting
drive and the border crossings were easy. If you are staying overnight make sure secured parking is available.</div>
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<b>Hire a tour guide</b>
so you can get a more detailed and local view of the cities rich history. Private
car tours are available for a broader experience or you can arrange for a
walking tour. We booked our walking tour through <a href="http://www.fortuna.ba/" target="_blank">Fortuna Tours</a> and they were
wonderful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Stay overnight</b> so
you can enjoy the city as it truly is, not just the tourist aspect during the
day. There are plenty of day trips offered here but in my opinion it’s a long
way to come just for a day. I'd recommend staying at least one night. The Old Town can easily be seen in one day but if you stay overnight you can enjoy the surrounding area to see how people are living
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The evening we stayed, we came across Mostar's Summerfest, a summer concert series. We could see the
lights and hear the music from our hotel, so we met up with a fellow tourist and
simply followed the lights. We had a blast, mingling with the young locals of Mostar and watching The Beat Fleet a popular reggae and experimental Croatian band for
around 10 Euro a person.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We had a lovely stay at <a href="http://www.villafortuna.ba/en/index.html" target="_blank">Villa Fortuna</a> a Bed & Breakfast and a travel agency. The rooms were clean, spacious, pleasantly decorated and well priced. Above all the best part was the simple touch of good service.
It’s a quaint spot where you will feel right at home and within easy walking
distance to the Old Town. They have a lovely courtyard where you can
enjoy a local glass of wine or beer after a day of sightseeing. In addition they have a secure parking area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>Cevapcici is the local tourist thing to try. It's a grilled meat dish often served with flatbread, chopped onions and ajvar, a roasted red pepper sauce. There is an overwhelming number of places that offer the dish so ask your guide which place they recommend or go with your gut and try a place on your own. </o:p></div>
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No regrets but looking back if I could have adjusted my
itinerary I would have scheduled a few days to go to Sarajevo.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have you been to Mostar before? Do you have any tips to share?</div>
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I am anxious,
nervous and excited. It reminds me of a wedding. No matter how much you do to
prepare, the closer it gets you just start to let some things go and time seems
to move faster. You wait and wait for months and then the day or two before you
are so busy you can’t have enough hours in the day. Then you are at the airport,
not even sure how you got there because time has moved so quickly, your journey
has begun. It’s scary, but it feels good. I have to remind myself to enjoy the excitement,
that’s the rush I look for when things feel stagnant. It’s funny how I fear the
feeling that I crave so much. That thrill and excitement for life is one of the
reasons travel is so wonderful, it’s the feeling of freedom.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Tickets are booked, passports are secured, you are ready for your first international trip. If you are making the plans on your own and not through a tour or travel agent, there are a lot of pieces to pull together to make the trip as smooth as possible. Below are a few things to consider and to help you prepare for your adventure. </div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>1.</b> </span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Re-think
backpacking, it’s an easier way to carry your gear if you’ll be taking public
transportation and covering a lot of ground</b></div>
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Taking a backpack doesn’t mean you need to be hiking the
Andes or staying strictly in hostels. I made the mistake of bringing my Tommy
Hilfiger rolling luggage to Italy on a trip where I was moving a lot from city
to city; the cobblestones and stairs didn’t treat the luggage wheels so well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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unexpected<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Don’t let your tail feathers get ruffled easily. If
something isn’t like home, let it be interesting, not annoying. It’s the reason
you are traveling, to see what is different about the world. Need I say more?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>4. Know your self and
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When I arrive at a destination to kick off a trip, I like to
rest for a day. I often get so excited I push myself to explore and that’s when I get run down and
catch a cold or get sick. Now I always plan to spend my first day resting, it's a great way for me
to start a trip on the right foot. <br />
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experience outcome is directly correlated to your attitude and expectations</b></div>
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I had a coworker who once told me she would only travel to
places that had her favorite vodka and wine accessible. On one hand I applaud
her for knowing herself, on the other hand I can't help but think about all the wonderful new experiences she will miss out on in life with such limited thinking. You have to be open to try new experiences, have a positive attitude and expect that things will be different to enjoy your travel experience.</div>
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<b>6. Choose a travel
partner wisely</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Traveling with someone is different then just hanging out at
a barbecue with him or her. It can be challenging to find the right person to
travel with. Sometimes it’s the person who complements you in a unique way, for
instance, they love to plan things so they can take on the planning role while
you relax or vice versa. If you don’t think you can find a good travel partner, read my
article on <a href="http://sarandipity17.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-i-prefer-traveling-solo.html" target="_blank">why you should travel solo</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The biggest mistake I made the first time I traveled abroad
was not opening up to others. I was nervous, I didn’t speak the language and I
felt isolated. It takes courage to not only learn new phrases but to also speak up and practice a foreign language by interacting with others. You have to be willing to make a fool of yourself, not an easy
task for some of us. You have to challenge yourself. Learn some phrases and tell
yourself no matter how nervous you are, you will walk into the shop/restaurant
etc. and communicate with someone. Trust me, most of the time people will
appreciate it and open up to you. If not, it’s no sweat off your back, just move
on to someone else, don’t take it personally. Communicating with others will
make you feel connected and ensure that you don’t unnecessarily isolate
yourself and block out wonderful new experiences.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>8. Plan/book in a</b><b>dvance with the opportunity to change your plans if necessary</b></div>
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I always thought it would be more spontaneous and exciting to decide where you are going on a whim. The truth is I find it a little
exhausting. The need to constantly make new decisions gets in the way of enjoying
myself. Now that I know this about me, I like to plan with flexibility. I book
most of my lodging in advance, with the ability to cancel/change plans in case something else comes up. I enjoy always having a place to
go with the ability to still be spontaneous and change plans if needed.<br />
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When I look at a map, I tend to go a little crazy, I want to see
every place possible. By the end of my initial planning, I’ve created
a non-stop exhausting itinerary that is above and beyond my normal capacity for
enjoyment. I’ve had to learn to edit myself and pull back. For some of you, if
you like being on go constantly; by all means go for it. What I’ve learned
about myself is that I am a better person when I take it a little slower. I
always stay somewhere at least two nights (unless it really just warrants a one
night stay) so I have time to look at sites and down time, not just running
from place to place. In those moments of down time I often experience the most
rewarding moments of the trip.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>10. It’s okay to be a
tourist<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Ok, I hate to break the news to you but you are a tourist. I
hear so much about going off the beaten path, not doing tourist things, I
believe there really is value to both. In the past I often refused to go with
tour groups or go on any tours. When I got pulled into a walking tour of Berlin
I was not very thrilled at the thought of hours stuck with a guide rambling on
while I wanted to explore. I was completely wrong. Not only was the walking
tour entertaining and educational but it gave me the full lay of the land in
the city and saved me an enormous amount of time when I was left to explore on my own.
After the tour I was able to roam freely off the beaten path. I learned way
more then I ever could have. Don’t be ashamed that you don’t know the ins and
outs of a city, how can you, you’ve never been there before.<o:p></o:p></div>
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guide or tour<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Visiting the Louvre in Paris, France without any guidance was like…so
overwhelming. My two years of Art History in college were not enough to prepare me for freely wandering a huge museum and understanding and appreciating what I was seeing. I had no idea what I was
looking at most of the time and was completely overwhelmed. We shuffled through the museum in a
zombie like crowd to stare at the Mona Lisa surrounded by 100 people. I
remember being in awe of everything but it was just too much to look at and take in without any guidance. It's very helpful to have the highlights and details explained to you in a personal or audio tour the first time you visit a museum. Save the wandering for a future trip. <o:p></o:p><br />
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What are some travel tips you have? Please feel
free to share this with anyone you know who may find it useful. Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The sky was filling with different rainbows when I took this picture, sometimes the color was strong, sometimes faint and you could see additional rainbows popping up, three or four at a time. They didn't last long but it was so neat to watch the sky and horizon change so quickly with color. I've been in a bit of a bummer mood lately so it was a great reminder that there are amazing things going on all around you, sometimes you just need to pay attention or look for them to notice it.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-17283167070816905542013-06-24T13:20:00.000-07:002013-06-25T09:35:13.463-07:00Series of SunsetsYesterday we had strange summer weather in Northern California, warm humid rain. It produced an amazing sunset with brightly lit clouds, creating a new canvas in the sky every minute along my two hour road trip home. I couldn't stop snapping pictures, I got a little carried away. But hey what's wrong with taking the time to notice the beauty around you? It was like a live show just for me. Here are some of my favorites...<br />
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<a href="http://kelseycreekbrewing.com/Index.html" target="_blank">Kelsey Creek Brewing</a> in Kelseyville, CA is a great stop for a hot day. We just happened to be driving through when it was 102 F. I tried the New Blonde on the Block...it was a little hoppy for me but I'll confess I'm not really a beer drinker, so I don't know what I'm talking about. I can tell you the the beer was ice cold and was great in the moment, so I thoroughly enjoyed it.</div>
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For me the real winner was the atmosphere, small town, casual, laid back. I loved it. The only food they serve is popcorn and peanuts but it works. I believe you can bring your own food in as well. It's a great addition to Kelseyville where normally I wine taste. I will definitely stop back in on my next getaway to Lake County. </div>
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We also stopped in at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/main-street-bakery-kelseyville" target="_blank">Main Street Bakery</a> across the street looking for french bread. They were sold out which is a bummer because their french bread looks amazing and fresh baked french bread from a bakery is one of my favorite things on earth. We did grab some cookies, chocolate chip and snicker doodles along with a fresh baked zucchini bread. All of it was super tasty and I don't say that lightly...with the exception of french bread I rarely buy baked goods at a bakery. Nothing beats home made cookies in my opinion but I was spoiled by my loving Grandma who made the best cookies ever. <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heading off to Lake County in Northern California for a quick road trip. Swimming, sunning, spa treatment, wine and food...can't wait to report back on my adventure.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-80031934824637416662013-06-03T14:50:00.000-07:002013-06-14T07:13:27.657-07:00Flowering Carrots?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First time gardener mistake, letting fruits and vegetables grow for too long. Over the weekend my carrots grew a foot and flowered. Pretty, but I think I was supposed to pick them before this. Clearly I'm still learning. I found this <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/gardening-101-how-to-tell-when-carrots-are-ready-to-harvest" target="_blank">article by Lisa Green from the Examiner.com</a> for future reference on when to harvest carrots, thanks Lisa!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have you ever made a gardening mistake? Please feel free to share any tips to help others prevent future garden mishaps.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-80996363545938487952013-05-13T15:25:00.000-07:002013-10-22T13:10:06.474-07:00Look For Beauty And You Will Find It<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Found this little, beautiful flower in my backyard today. If you are looking for what's beautiful in the world, you will find it.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-1100976931871243422013-05-01T15:31:00.000-07:002013-10-22T13:10:22.616-07:00Beauty Should Be Shared<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This rose just opened in my garden. A great reminder and symbol that now is the time to start a new project. Open up and share your beauty through sharing your gifts. Don't hold back.</span><br />
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Above is a picture I put together after visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of my favorite day trip spots in Northern California. I have so many great memories here. In high school I got to participate in the Guiness Book of World Records attempt to have the longest country line dance on the beach. I had summer crushes and fun times pretending I was a surfer girl (even though I've never surfed in my life). If you have never experienced a traditional oceanside boardwalk theme park, you've got to stop in for an afternoon.<br />
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<b>Must See/Do</b><br />
<b>Go On the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster</b><br />
The Giant Dipper is the best classic roller coaster ever in my opinion. With a rickety wooden structure it's a traditional coaster not to be missed. If you only ride one ride here, this is the one.<br />
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<b>Get a Cajun CornDog from Surf City Grill</b><br />
Every time I visit I grab one of the cajun corn dogs from the Surf City Grill, located near the main entrance of the boardwalk. If you enjoy corn dogs YOU MUST TRY THIS ONE. They are hand dipped, delicious goodness. I mean so good that I may have at one point taken a random day trip, driving two and a half hours just for the corn dog, only to find out that they were closed. I'm not willing to officially confirm that I wasted that much time and money for a corn dog, just know that they are damn good.<br />
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<b>Go Watch Surfers</b><br />
There are surfing spots throughout the area, the easiest place to watch near the Boardwalk is a place called Cowell's north of the wharf. <a href="http://www.santacruz.com/attractions/surfing" target="_blank">Here is a guide</a> to other surf areas in the Santa Cruz area.<br />
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<b>Enjoy a Summer Concert on the Beach</b><br />
On Friday evenings in the summer they host free concerts on the beach. For a complete list of events at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk <a href="http://beachboardwalk.com/events/" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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What are some of your favorite summer or beach memories?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833083475364842615.post-90507780151110078252013-04-09T14:12:00.000-07:002013-10-22T13:10:36.601-07:00Be Your Own Best Friend<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We all need to lean on others at times but when you need encouragement
or are in a position where others can not understand your vision, you need to
be able to be the friend and cheerleader that you need to make your dreams come
true. Be confident and believe in yourself no matter what others think. Sometimes it’s not easy but if you love
yourself, you can be your own best friend. What does it mean to be your own best friend? You give yourself the love, support and
encouragement you need to accomplish your goals because you know it can
happen. If you are waiting for others to
approve of your actions or encourage you to follow your dreams, it’s time to
reevaluate. Here is a quick exercise to
help you practice giving yourself support:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Write a list of your current fears or obstacles, get
whatever is bothering you off of your chest. Some examples:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don’t know what I want to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I’m not smart enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don’t have the resources to reach my goal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Take a look at your list as if it’s a list your best
friend provided you and asked for your advice/support. Next to each fear or obstacle write out a
reply as if you are speaking to your best friend. Be encouraging and provide support to get
them through their fears and doubts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Read over your responses and trust the wise advice you
have provided yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have other tips on how to support and encourage yourself, please share them in the comments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For years I used the excuse that I couldn’t find anyone to
travel with, so I couldn’t go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This forced me to make a decision, either I waited until
others were on the same page as me (this could be an entire lifetime) or I took
some responsibility for my dreams and made it happen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Up until that point I was afraid to travel alone. The moment I went out on my own my life
changed. I got dropped off at the train station in California to start my
journey to Germany, I cannot think of a more exhilarating and empowering
experience. From the beginning to the
end of the trip I can honestly say I met more people and had more memorable
experiences then any other trip I have been on. I found that when I was alone I was more
likely to challenge myself, think outside of the box and interact with
others. As a result I encountered so
many wonderful new experiences and made new friendships. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Traveling alone opens up opportunities and connects you to people
and experiences that you may not have noticed if you were with a travel buddy. If not having a travel partner is holding you
back, I encourage you to clear away this mindset and change your view. Once you do it, I’m betting you will never
look back. I know I haven’t.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What fears do you have about traveling solo?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you want to see the world, don’t wait. If you have the opportunity, take it. Travel tends to be one of those things that
people think they can put on a shelf until later in life. If you are truly passionate about it, you
need to come up with a plan to act on it sooner rather then later. Postponing is simply a waste of time, unless
you are following other goals in life that take precedence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Start to put some money aside on a regular basis. Whether it’s $1, $5, $20 or $100 a month,
anything is better then nothing. I can honestly say that if I waited to have
enough money to travel, I never would have traveled. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My point is not to suggest that you go broke
to travel but take note of what you really want in life. If you are waiting for the day you get rich to travel, you
may never do it. You may get rich; you may not, either way you don’t want to
regret not living your life to the fullest in the moment. If you want to travel, make it a priority whether your bank account is overflowing or not and make it happen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What first step are you going to take to make your travel dreams a reality? Know someone who is spending their life waiting to do all the things they want, send this to them for a little inspiration to get moving now!</span></div>
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can start to prepare and acquire the necessary items needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If your dream is to travel abroad and you
don’t have a passport yet, get one right away. Find out if there are any inoculations you will need for the trip, if so
plan to get your shots. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Prepare as if you are ready to go. If you are thinking
about backpacking, start to look for good deals on backpacks and a solid pair
of travel shoes. Tell people where you want to go, you will be surprised by the connections you can make and it may open up a door or opportunity you never
knew existed. Research and start to create a potential itinerary or list of places you would like to visit on your trip, ask others for their recommendations as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All of these steps are part of the process to propel you
forward towards your next trip or opportunity. It may feel like you are not
doing much but preparing in any way sends a powerful message to your
subconscious that you are going to make your trip a reality. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Maybe you don’t know how you will get there or when you’ll
have the money to do it but start to prepare today. Believe that you will make
it happen even if you don’t know how. Trust that you can pull it all together in time and you will start the momentum
to make your dream a reality. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Where do you want to go?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I find one of the easiest ways to transport myself to a
different land is through food. Creating
a meal from scratch can set the mood right to learn and pretend you are
anywhere in the world. In addition it
sets an intention to learn about a new place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So you want to be transported to a different land? Let's get started! Create a traditional style meal from a place you’d like to
visit, or reminiscing on a place you’ve been before. This idea really started
for me when I would travel and come home and want to share the experience with
the family. Sure I couldn’t recreate it
exactly but it was fun just trying to share a bit of it with them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I now find myself obsessing over different
places and going out of my way to cook when I feel stuck or want to be
traveling. Go to the library and check
out a cookbook for free or search for recipes online. Some of my favorite sites are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/">Allrecipes.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://foodnetwork.com/">FoodNetwork.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://food.com/"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Food.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With the help of modern technology you can really enhance
this experience quickly. I put on
<a href="http://www.pandora.com/" target="_blank">Pandora</a> online and stream music in the theme of what I want. Some of my favorite theme nights:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Italian (Dean Martin Radio...I know not truly Italian music but I still love it)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">French (Edith Piaf Radio)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Indian (Bollywood Station)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">New Orleans (Zydeco/Blues Station)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mexican <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sushi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thai<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Napa/Wine Country <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The list goes on and on...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most recently I’ve been obsessed with New Mexican
Chilies. I went to New Mexico and came
home with some red and green New Mexico Chili powder and have been making
authentic dishes from New Mexico. This
<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/carne-adovada-2/detail.aspx" target="_blank">Carne Adovada recipe</a> from Allrecipes was a hit with my family. As tomatoes ripen in California next on my
list will be creating Mexican salsas, oh how I love spring and summer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Where do you want to go? I’d love to hear of any theme ideas you have and/or what you will be cooking!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Who says you can’t dream? I believe dreaming about where you
want to go sets an intention and opens up the door to get you to your dream destination. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Creating a travel vision board is a great way to start the momentum of dreaming and planning for your next adventure. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course
there is the practical side of planning for your dream trip such as money, time and how you will get there, but I’m starting with
the dreaming stage here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Buy some
magazines, or ask friends to save their's and pass them on to you when they are
done with them. Doctors and dental
offices are often willing to donate their old magazines as well. In addition you can pick up free travel
brochures from travel agents, AAA or create an online dream board on Pinterest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have some images to sift through see what grabs
your attention and focus on those items.
Often times you’ll start to notice a theme. Perhaps you have no idea where you want to
go. Looking at images is
very powerful, you will naturally be drawn to the things that excite and
interest you. Pay attention, this is a
gift from your subconscious, if it excites you pursue it. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cut out the images you are drawn to and paste them on a poster
board. Dream big, put as many different
places as you would like or fill the board with images of one place you want to
go. Follow what you feel. </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPo-zQYNHHm_mzHbR0uTA8-SDB_Q3EkXnzAcNAwI0GO9AkUtObeewluDS8h1Yvj4zahbBVKpHOAjTGkUibqnA3AQ7bLB8lx4qAYiN8Mdrlnt5CFcihquAWFc9BZSKBFiwyjTaJem-_tY_/s1600/photo%5B10%5D+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPo-zQYNHHm_mzHbR0uTA8-SDB_Q3EkXnzAcNAwI0GO9AkUtObeewluDS8h1Yvj4zahbBVKpHOAjTGkUibqnA3AQ7bLB8lx4qAYiN8Mdrlnt5CFcihquAWFc9BZSKBFiwyjTaJem-_tY_/s400/photo%5B10%5D+copy.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A sample of a travel vision board using pictures from various magazines.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once you have created your vision board place it somewhere
that you can see it every day. It’s a
great reminder and inspiring. Also you
will be amazed at the things that you start to pick up around you that relate
to your board. You will often overhear conversations or come across people at social events who have been
to the places on your vision board. It's a great opportunity to chat with people, get suggestions and ask questions to start the ball rolling towards your dream trip, even
if it is a year or two into the future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Several years ago I created a vision board focused on Thailand
and Asia. I had no idea how I’d get
there, who I’d go with or when I would go, I only knew I wanted to go and I would make it happen. About six months after I
created the vision board an acquaintance of mine got transferred to Singapore
for work on a whim. It opened up a last
minute opportunity for me to visit Southeast Asia with a
place to stay. I love the power of
setting a vision/goal and having it realized serendipitously! I want you to experience this too, so get started! </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Supplies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Poster board, as big or small as you would like<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Inspiring images/magazines/travel brochures<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can photocopy your vision board and make a mini laminated
version to place in your wallet to keep with you as a reminder. Not only is it cute but also inspiring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you have examples of when you have set an intention to travel and it miraculously seemed to come together to work in your favor? Know someone who needs some travel inspiration, please share this with them or plan a get together to create your travel vision boards together!</span></div>
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