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| Adult Piping Plover at Griswold Point on 7/19 |
My whole life revolves around this little bird... the Piping Plover. It's probably not normal for a person to spend all of their time stalking adorable little birds, but that's okay.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Charadrius melodus
My whole life revolves around this little bird... the Piping Plover. It's probably not normal for a person to spend all of their time stalking adorable little birds, but that's okay.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Can you feel the love?
I've decided that being surrounded by people who love you is never a bad thing.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The 5:30 a.m. wake up ...
During the work week I wake up at 4:30 am (5:30 eastern time).
Ordinarily, this is a good thing. I wake up, I have some tea, do some yoga, and am ready to face the day ahead.
On days off and VACATIONNNNN it would be NICE to be able to sleep in a little. I have tried staying up extra late, taking Tylenol p.m. , drinking wine, not setting alarms, etc. but noooooo. My body still insists on waking up at 4:30 (5:30 eastern) It is sad when sleeping until 6 is considered "sleeping in".
Moral of the story- I am on vacation, and don't have to be anywhere at 6 am, so why can't my body cut me some slack and let me sleep???
It is currently 5:30 am here in Providence, Rhode Island. I should be sleeping in and relaxing but instead I am wide awake writing on this damn blog. At least when this happened yesterday in CT I had some company. My favorite 5 year old in the world also has problems sleeping in. He tends to wake up very early on his own. When he came down at 5:30 we both tried to sleep in a little more. When that didn't work we watched some videos, made breakfast and laid on the couch together. Not only did I get to spend some quality time with my favorite 5 year old, but I had some company during my early morning insomnia period.
Any helpful sleep extending suggestions people???
Ordinarily, this is a good thing. I wake up, I have some tea, do some yoga, and am ready to face the day ahead.
On days off and VACATIONNNNN it would be NICE to be able to sleep in a little. I have tried staying up extra late, taking Tylenol p.m. , drinking wine, not setting alarms, etc. but noooooo. My body still insists on waking up at 4:30 (5:30 eastern) It is sad when sleeping until 6 is considered "sleeping in".
Moral of the story- I am on vacation, and don't have to be anywhere at 6 am, so why can't my body cut me some slack and let me sleep???
It is currently 5:30 am here in Providence, Rhode Island. I should be sleeping in and relaxing but instead I am wide awake writing on this damn blog. At least when this happened yesterday in CT I had some company. My favorite 5 year old in the world also has problems sleeping in. He tends to wake up very early on his own. When he came down at 5:30 we both tried to sleep in a little more. When that didn't work we watched some videos, made breakfast and laid on the couch together. Not only did I get to spend some quality time with my favorite 5 year old, but I had some company during my early morning insomnia period.
Any helpful sleep extending suggestions people???
Friday, July 15, 2011
I Believe I Can Fly
Today was my first Zipline experience. Jen and I ventured out to Barnardsville, NC to check out the Navitat Zipline Canopy Tour. We had read all the information provided by Navitat, and watched all the videos. We were (almost) totally prepared.
As it turns out, wearing Vibram FiveFingers is not allowed. Fortunately, Navitat had some loaner shoes and socks for me to wear. Unfortunately, they were black velcro sneakers that NO ONE under the age of 85 should ever wear. C'est la vie... I still got to play on the zip lines!
Everything we experienced today was exactly as it was outlined on Navitat's helpful website. You start out with a safety talk, proceed up the mountain in some sweet UTV's and then begin the "practice" zip lines. They are two shorter lines, not far above the ground. Through out the course, the lines get longer and the trees get taller. But the progression feels natural and soon you feel like an old pro. The guides are extremely helpful, and super friendly. Jen and I had a great time. You even get to rappel twice, and cross 2 rope bridges.
Apparently I am not at all afraid of heights or jumping from 200 foot tall trees. I loved every second of it and so did Jen :)
I would definitely go back in a heart beat. My next trip to Asheville will definitely involve a trip to Navitat, and most likely at night!
As it turns out, wearing Vibram FiveFingers is not allowed. Fortunately, Navitat had some loaner shoes and socks for me to wear. Unfortunately, they were black velcro sneakers that NO ONE under the age of 85 should ever wear. C'est la vie... I still got to play on the zip lines!
Everything we experienced today was exactly as it was outlined on Navitat's helpful website. You start out with a safety talk, proceed up the mountain in some sweet UTV's and then begin the "practice" zip lines. They are two shorter lines, not far above the ground. Through out the course, the lines get longer and the trees get taller. But the progression feels natural and soon you feel like an old pro. The guides are extremely helpful, and super friendly. Jen and I had a great time. You even get to rappel twice, and cross 2 rope bridges.
Apparently I am not at all afraid of heights or jumping from 200 foot tall trees. I loved every second of it and so did Jen :)
I would definitely go back in a heart beat. My next trip to Asheville will definitely involve a trip to Navitat, and most likely at night!
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| If you ignore the ugly-ass shoes it's a great picture! |
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tyger
Today Team Dean laid Tyger to rest. He was a staunch guardian, loyal friend, and beloved pet. He will be greatly missed.
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| Tyger always believed he was a lap dog... |
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Dear United Airlines,
Dear United Airlines,
FFFFUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKK YYYYYOOOOOOUUUUUUU.
Sincerely,
The girl who missed her flight thanks to your assholes at the check-in counter.
FFFFUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKK YYYYYOOOOOOUUUUUUU.
Sincerely,
The girl who missed her flight thanks to your assholes at the check-in counter.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Ode to the Dunk
Of course I am looking forward to seeing friends and family, but there is one thing I particularly look forward to when returning to New England...
In a few short days I will be re-united with my one true love... Dunkin Donuts. A small black coffee and a boston cream donut make Audrey one happy girl. (I prefer a medium coffee really, but if I forget my re-usable mug they end up giving me a styrofoam cup, which drives me insane. Perhaps the subject of how styrofoam creeps me out will be a good topic for a future blog entry).
I do of course enjoy a good breakfast sandwich as well, but I can't help but feel that eating a croissant and a boston cream donut at one time is a bit too much (even for me).
I will be home for 4 days... let's see just how many times I can get to the Dunk in that time....
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| I stole this photo from someone else's blog... |
In a few short days I will be re-united with my one true love... Dunkin Donuts. A small black coffee and a boston cream donut make Audrey one happy girl. (I prefer a medium coffee really, but if I forget my re-usable mug they end up giving me a styrofoam cup, which drives me insane. Perhaps the subject of how styrofoam creeps me out will be a good topic for a future blog entry).
I do of course enjoy a good breakfast sandwich as well, but I can't help but feel that eating a croissant and a boston cream donut at one time is a bit too much (even for me).
I will be home for 4 days... let's see just how many times I can get to the Dunk in that time....
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