starting new

Nothing like ending a job and going on vaca and then starting a new one all within 3 weeks. So Im back from Florida and boy it was super super cold. Alex and I had planned this trip months ago thinking it would be around 80 or so like normal down there. Of course we had no such luck. It got so cold that it snowed while we were there. Snow in Florida!! It didnt snow in the keys but it did in the middle of the state. So laying out really wasnt in the cards for us... at least not for every day. So Ill back track. I got on the plane really early on Thursday. Val drove me there and got in a tizzy.. no comment on that. I got to the airport and dunkin donuts had none of my fav donuts sooo I got the better choice of an english muffin with an egg and cheese. On to the airplane I went and it was a pretty smooth ride. All until the end. I swear I thought the plane was going to crash in the ocean because I didnt see any land anywhere. My hands got all sweaty and I was thinking.. ok... if this plane crashes Im positive I can swim that far to land. How Horrible of a thought but at least I know I could have done it. Thankfully that didnt happen. I got off the plane just fine and got on the bus to head to the deplaning area. I knew exactly where I was becuase when I went from Miami to charlotte, we used the same terminal. Yeah for me! So I practically ran up the stairs and found a restroom and then had to figure out how the heck to get to my rental car. I called them because there were no signs that said anything about rental cars. I did find my way to the place at last and got a nissan versa. It was white and a bit bigger than my normal car. Not too hard to drive. The wheel was kind of loose from what im compaired to but o well. When I was leaving the rental car place I asked how to get to a street. The lady said she didnt know because she wasnt from here. What?! How can you not know!?? I think she just didnt want to talk to me. So i found someone else. Thank goodness because I would have been lost in prob the worst part of Miami. The directions that I got from the internet earlier where totally not right at all!
I did make it ok to key largo and got everything out and just destressed and met Alex's grandparents and Alex. We had lunch and relaxed for a bit. We did watch a movie (inglorious bastards) that night and went out for chinese food. Alex and I went to Publexs and walked around for a bit. We drove south and then turned around when we didnt really find anything super exciting. We attemped to get to the park but it cost money so we didnt go. We then found a beach and went exploring around to see what we could find. We did see 2 white birds and felt the water. It was super super cold. We got back in the car and called our excurssion a day.
The following day we visited Key West! What a pretty drive!! It was the only sunny and warm day that we had. We drove around and finally found a decent parking rate. We were super super excited about it. We got out and walked for just over 6 miles. We saw a pirate, a man in a yellow bird suit, and a guy with a big snake around his neck. Alex freeked when she saw that... hehe. We went and found the southermost house and staying there is about 300 a night! EK! I wont be staying there anytime soon or at all! The house was built a really long time ago and has only had 2 owners. We layed out at one of the docks and had some snacks. We found the southern most point and got our picture taken. We also went to a garden and took pictures there. We ended the day with going to lunch where there were pidgens everywhere! At least the food was super good. mmmm. We drove back and got some more pictures. The wind was super bad and the bridges were kind of hard to stay straight on. We crossed over the 7 mile bridge, saw a lot of pretty houses, and lots of birds. Sometimes it seemed like we were in Africa and then it was like we were listening to Kenny Chesney. HA! We got back and did resistance bands and then had some dinner and watched a movie and called it an early night.
The following day I got up later and had some breakfast. It was going to be a yucky weather day so we got in our 6 miles that morning. Thankfully the rain held off til the very end. Afterwards we got ready and went out to some different places like the flea market, some art places, and a burger joint. I love burgers!! We then watched a movie later that day which I fell asleep during of course. We had a good dinner and called it a night.
The last day I was there it was still cold. We had steak and eggs for breakfast and did some sprints outside. IT was sooo cold! Freezing and so windy. We did such a great job though. Our times were all under what we wanted to accomplish. We had lunch and I had to say my goodbyes. I was too nervous that I would get lost in Miami so I left extra early. I had to find my way there and my directions were so bad! I thankfully did make some great choices and did not take any wrong turns. Yeah for me! One of my biggest fears is getting lost and not knowing where Im going. I LOVE great directions with things to lookout for and correct street names. I did make it home. I sat in the airport for a good while and got the paper. I watched the ball game when I told Daniel I was leaving on the flight he updated me on who won. What a great hubby. The plane was good, no problems and I got off so fast becuase it was so cold. But let me back track to the very best part of the day.... I GOT 2 Dunkin donuts for half price! My fav!!!! They had it at the airport! MM I had to get coffee because I was freezing and who doesnt like coffee with thier donuts? Lets just say that they were both demolished by 45 min after getting them and I had powdered sugar lap to show for it.
I got home after Daniel picked me up. While I was gone he changed my battery in my car and put new lights in it because my car wouldnt start while I was gone. So I have almost a brand new car. When I got into the house, Country Biscuit didnt know who I was! I was so upset. I felt lost. He of course remembered who i was when he was hungry though.