Dear Spring Break 2012,
You really out did yourself this time.
I should have known you were going to be pretty dang amazing when I looked out the window upon descending into Seattle, only to see CLEAR SKIES and a city that is absolutely majestic. That was just the beginning. A quick stop at Safeway for some Ice Cream followed by a few hours of Girl Talk (not the game) with Megs was just another sign of how good this week was going to be. Going to bed at 4am was rough but so worth the lack of sleep.
Waking up to Seattle rain was exactly what I was hoping for. No trip to Seattle is complete without a quick stop into Noah's Bagels on Queen Anne. Shopping at U Village and Downtown is always good for a girl's heart (and these trips were good on the wallet too, as I didn't spend a dime). Just because I didn't buy, didn't mean I couldn't have some fun.
The sun decided to make a Spring appearance as we strolled through downtown. It is always fun to bust out some sunglasses in Seattle. I always hope for some sunshine on my trips to Seattle and I am never disappointed. When the sun comes out, I do what every other tourist (and even some Seattle-ites) do, I head straight for Kerry Park.
Spring Break, you were full of love and laughter, and I thank you for that. Saturday night at The Yard and Yen Wor Garden made for lots of fun. Getting to meet one of Emily's YaYa's was a treat that only you could have provided. Shots of Patron that were really triple shots are also sweet gifts for the vacationer.
Running a 5k in the FREEZING wind along the shores of Lake Washington was an experience that not many have during Spring Break, or ever really. I ran as fast as I could so as to get out of the crazy cold wind all while still trying to enjoy the view and take in the sweet smells of the Pine Trees all around me. Finishing the race in 27:17, my fastest time EVER is a Spring Break memory that I will never forget.
A stop on the Spring Break tour in Seattle probably wouldn't have even happened if it weren't for sweet Lucia. I still can't believe that Rosie is a MOM. I'm sorry, Spring Break, but when did I get old enough to fly to places to see my friend who just had a baby?!
Spring Break, you got REAL fancy with a stop into the Canlis Lounge. I mean REALLY fancy. I have never had a more magical and special dining experience and I wouldn't have picked two better people to have shared it with than Megs and TWals. I mean I get why Megs dreams of the French Foam... DELISH!
This San Diego girl couldn't have been happier when flying into an April Snow in Denver. There is something about falling show that just beckons me to rest. Granted I don't have to shovel it or warm up my car or do any of the dreaded things that people who LIVE in snow have to do. The snow made it easy for Chelsea and I (and Jax too) to decide to camp out in the Theater and get sucked into the time warp that is the Theater room.
Falling asleep to snow and waking up to blue skies is exactly what I was hoping for. I loved the magical snow fall that welcomed me to Colorado but I didn't want it to go on throughout my whole trip. Blue Skies and snow blanketed hills called for a Wednesday morning hike through Boulder. A day that starts with a hike should only be finished with the most amazing margarita (or two) while visiting with an old Young Life friend who I rarely get to see, and some time in the hot tub looking out at the Colorado mountains.
Thursday called for Breakfast with CC Darling in Littleton and then a mini road-trip down to Colorado Springs. First stop in the springs was Dutch Brothers Coffee, for obvious reasons. DUH. Once we had our tasty beverages we headed to Garden of The Gods to take in some of the beauty that Colorado has to offer. I gotta be honest, I don't understand how someone can see all of that and NOT believe in God. After taking in that beauty, we walked around the Springs and ran into a human representation of God's beauty. Spring Break, thank you for putting the green peace man on the corner for us to chat with. I mean wow... he was NOT ugly!
After we did a drive-by to get one final glimpse of the hot green peace man, we made our way to my Aunt's house to have dinner. I hadn't really seen any of these family members since shortly after my dad died almost 2 1/2 years ago. I will be honest, I was anxious as to how the night would go; Spring Break, you out did yourself again and it was a great night. We laughed. We cried. We told truths that needed to be told. It was a really healing night.
Friday night called for a Nuggets game and some barhopping in downtown Denver. Nothing like $25 tickets to watch a REALLY good game between the Nuggets and Suns. (Sorry Phoenix fans, your team lost.) First stop after the game was 1Up, this fun dive bar full of arcade games and a fun photo booth. Next, we ventured over to Brother's and then on to Howl At The Moon. Yes, this Grandma stayed up and out past 11pm on COUNTLESS nights this week. Spring Break, you win in the lack of sleep department... well worth it though!
Saturday afternoon came and it was time to head back home to San Diego... not a bad place to have to head home to, I know.
Spring Break, you were so good to me. I got to spend time with some of my most favorite people who don't live in San Diego. I got to see and experience beautiful places. I got to eat at swanky restaurants. I got to laugh and cry with some very dear friends. I got to cuddle one of the sweetest dogs in the world (don't tell Scout and Boo). I got to see family and experience healing through that visit. I got to meet my sweet pseudo niece, Lucia. I got to sleep in. I got to read a book, start to finish. I got to run two 5k's in a week. Spring Break, you were so good to me. I appreciate all that you brought into my life last week and will be forever grateful.
I love you, Spring Break 2012.
I love you.
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