Miami - Tropical Storm Addition

Vacation is defined as 'An extended period of recreation, esp. one spent away from home or in travelling'.
I just returned from Miami. And if you watch the weather channel you may know that Hurricane Isaac hit southern Florida on Sunday. Lets just say this was a different type of vacation. Although I do not have much experience in vacationing from what I hear this is not the way it generally goes. But as my friend Joanna put it, 'It was majestic'.

We had one day of beautiful sunny weather where we lied on the beach, got some sun and then went to South Beach to check out the scene. Miami is a party city in every way. People don't sleep. And the party doesn't end until 4 or 5 in the morning. And so I'm now rockin' a new sleep schedule.

We enjoyed the sun [what little we got of it], the clubs, and even being remembered by a few as the 'Christian Girls'. We found quickly Isaac would not ruin our trip. But make it a whole new adventure. We enjoyed swimming in the massive waves it created. Getting soaked travelling from place to place, feeling the salty rain. Driving scooters, riding bikes and taking in all that Miami had to offer us.

It was a trip to be remembered. And I have stories to tell my grandchildren. God is good.

- T.

The view from our hotel, Newport Beachside

The Clevelander

Happy August.

Well once again it has been an inexcusable few months. I have felt as though I had little to say, and little energy to put into saying it. But as my last day at Elmwood approaches I thought I would share a bit about my life as of late.

I have quit my job, am moving back to Kitchener and have very little clue what I will be doing. I do have some hopes but I will wait until they are more clear to share them with the inter-web. As my time in Toronto comes to an end. At least for now I want to reflect on the things I will miss.

While I did not for the most part enjoy my job I enjoyed what I learned from it. I also enjoy working downtown. Everything is right outside the door. Whether it be leaving work to the sound of Matthew Good or The Black Keys, or listening to Hollerado play on my lunch break. I will miss the fact that there is always something happening.

My favourite coffee place [Sliced]. I have never had such great coffee. And I have had a lot of coffee. And they know my order (Perhaps I go there too much?).

I will miss being two buses away from my wonderful boyfriend. I will soon be three.

And in general I will miss the hustle and bustle of the city, the friends I've made, and all the interesting things that Toronto has to offer.

I am excited for my new adventure, even though it is to a familiar place. I am returning with a different outlook, and some new ideas about my life. And maybe someday I will return to this city.

A photo from my best friends bachelorette party. Yes we are at Snakes and Lattes. 

- T.