Month: August 2013

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Red Ant Attack

My toes have been bitten alive by itty bitty red ants!! And some spots on my knees, too. Soooo uncomfortable. I think they live in the house somewhere, because I will randomly feel a sting on my toe – but I rarely see the little punks. And even grosser, I had a cluster of bites behind my EAR, which makes me think they must be in my bed…

YUCK.

40 maps that explain the world

Visualizing everything from the spread of religion to the most racially tolerant countries to the world’s writing systems.

This is one of the most fascinating things I’ve seen in a long time, and I could probably spend hours on it, if I include the linked explanations and analyses. There are quite a few surprises in here, too! The world is such an incredible place, in all sorts of ways.

40 maps that explain the world

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Hello, New Followers

After this selfie in a Lilly Pulitzer frock got a whole heck of a lot of attention (for me), my followers list almost doubled. I want to apologize in advance, because I’m not actually a Lilly blogger. I’m fairly new to the brand and definitely like to showcase what I have here and there… but otherwise, I think I may disappoint you 😦 

That said, I am kind of obsessed with it these days, so maybe I’ll have more to share with you than I think!

What a fun weekend down in Surf City! I’m glad the week is over though. With family and friends in town since last Sunday, all while sick and working, I am beat! I woke up at 3:30 AM this morning to see off a friend catching an early morning flight, so I am chugging the coffee and pounding the vitamins to keep from relapsing…

On another note, this is my last full week at the Chamber. I am sad to leave, but more ready than ever at this point. The mental detachment phase is fairly complete, and I have “senioritis” like none other! I’ve transitioned all my work to my replacement by now, so I pretty much just putz around. I have a lot of meetings this week though, so it shouldn’t drag too much. Regardless – I’m excited for one more week’s pay, no matter how slow it is! 😉

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Bummer, dude…

I’ve come to the realization that the EuroTrip I’ve been planning is a bit ambitious, particularly in terms of finances. I just completed a very generic summation of what it would cost to carry out my wonderful itinerary, and it was over $8k. Granted, I overestimated everything just to be safe, but it pretty much only included flights, hotels, and a few of the bigger train rides. Throw in meals and museum passes and other miscellany, and we’re probably looking at around (or even over) 10 grand, if we’re not careful! 

Unfortunately, we’re not quite in the position to go on a $10k vacation. …Yet 🙂

So now I have to decide where to cut. I could eliminate some portions of both France and Italy (but still get to see both countries), or just pick one country to see a little more thoroughly, and save the other for another time. I have anxiety that we won’t ever have such a great opportunity to fly over there again (until we’re old), but I need to stop being so paranoid about that.