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Fake Family Vaca {Personal}

on the road again
goin' places that I've never been
seein' things that I may 
never see again
willie nelson | on the road again

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If you are friends with me on facebook,
or follow me on twitter,
or read this blog,
(that's always an endearing way to start a blog post)
you MIGHT have seen that I've been traveling recently.

Since this blog is partly "for me"
I like to record things like travels.
Who doesn't?

My trip this time around began with a quick visit to Vancouver,
to see my Canadian BFF Jamie,
and be a cheerleader while she spoke at ImageQuest.

First I got an a little plan with propellers (those are my favorite kind of planes.)

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Then I landed at an unknown airport in an unknown state (seriously.  I was confused there for a while. A lady on her phone said she was at a layover in Delaware, the souvenirs said NYC and lot's of other things said "Garden State" which is New Jersey.  I felt stupid.  And pranked.
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I also ate at SmashBurger and it was delicious.
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I finally (after 10 hours of flying) got to the Jamster,
we rocked out in the hotel,
and rose nice and early for her presentation at 9:00,
and I put my belt on the wrong place of my dress.
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I take really amazing pictures of people speaking.
Hire me for all your speaking gigs.
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Afteeeeer her outstanding talk, we went to her outstanding studio.
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I'm waving!
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Then within hours it was time to go to more airports.
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And eat more airport food, like Rick Bayless brilliance from his new digs Tortas Frontera.
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When I got home I showered and slept.
And woke up just in time for my weekly South Mountain Veggie delivery.
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But within hours I was headed back to the airport.
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With these two crazy cats.
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We were literally ON THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT, 
but we stopped for 20 minutes to eat at a new bbq joint.
I'm going back soon.
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Where was I headed with a belly full of bbq + with those two cool cats?
To Florida!
To see my family!
And the beach!
And baseball!
And Mickey Mouse!
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Do you remember last year when Dre, Becca + I got stuck in Florida?
We shot a wedding together, 
but got snowed out of Maryland.  
So we had a spontaneous "fake family vacation."
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This year, since my real family lives in Florida,
we decided to keep the tradition alive.
(Hi Tan Mom!)
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The tradition was kept alive! And the air was hot! And the sky was blue!
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After the beach, the first day, we went to see our Beloved National's Baseball team,
play for spring training.  It was a perfect night.
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Cool cats with cool eyewear!
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The next morning, was back to the beach.
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Why did I ever leave? I'm stupid.
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That night was my daddy-o's birthday. He loves getting his picture taken.
I love you Dad!
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After the banqueting-feast-of-birthday-dinner, we went to little Dude's football game.
My heart pitter-pattered.
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And my sisters + I hooted and hollered for the Chiefs!
And I don't wear my bottom retainer so my teeth are crooked.
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NEXT DAY!
Disney day!
In my real family, Disney IS the best place on earth.
My fake family almost agrees.
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They so in lub.
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I want an umbrella like this when I have a house and porch that needs an umbrella.
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Lady Cat's favorite ride is "It's a Small World After All."
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She likes all the animals.
And the slow-pace of the ride.
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Dre Cat and I like the fast rides.
The magical space rides!
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But my favorite part of the whole park is the castle.
Because Cinderella is my favorite favorite favorite.
I can quote that whole movies and watch it for hours.
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After we had a perfect dinner (with gravy that ruined me for all other gravy)
we watched fireworks!  And went back to the hotel.
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This day was rest day.
We went to another Nat's baseball game, but it was hot and some of us were tired and cranky.
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Let's skip to the rain day!
You know what happens when it rains?
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Everyone seeks shelter!
We did too.  Inside the best outlets in the world.
We bought things on great deals.
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And before we knew it, 
it was time to go back home.  
Mom + Shanny drove us to the airport.
Hi Cute Shanny + Tan Mom!
I miss you!
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Now I'm back in real life, 
peeling my shoulders,
and being a grown-up again.
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But I mostly just want to get back on the road again?
Sorry if that was the worst blog-post ever.
I just love my real family and fake family and beach and food and traveling so much.
And when I love something, I have to share.

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