Beach Fun!

I just recently got back from a fun filled week at the beach and couldn’t have had a better time! I was so happy to escape the dreary Louisiana weather and soak up the sun with my toes in the sand.

While in Gulf Shores, Alabama I visited The Hangout, a restaurant and bar located right on the beach.

The restaurant had a really cool “wish wall” where you could write a personal wish on a piece of paper and place it in a slot. All of the papers were different colors so it made a really cool effect once they were all up.

I loved this sign in the bathroom so much that I couldn’t resist taking a picture of it.

I don’t know what it is about sunsets at the beach but they’re always twenty times prettier than the ones here in Louisiana. I took a picture of this one on the way home.

I got home on Friday night and woke up early Saturday morning to participate in Red Dress Run, a yearly New Orleans tradition. Everyone dresses up in red dresses, guys included, and crowds the streets to drink and party New Orleans style. It was such a good time, and I highly suggest that you check it out if you’re in the city during the festival!

Only in New Orleans do people walk around with their pet parrots! Meet Ruby!

I’ll be leaving for Europe in THREE days! I really can’t believe it and feel completely unprepared. I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off all day in order to get last minute supplies together. I should be packing instead of blogging but I couldn’t resist posting the pictures from my awesome trip. Next stop Ireland! Yippeeee!!! :)

Wise Words

“Be silly. Be honest. Be kind."


          -Ralph Waldo Emerson-

Sunset

“At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun.”
-Anonymous

Move

My friend and fellow travel enthusiast, @lindzeemccain recently posted a link to this video on her Facebook page, and I instantly fell in love with it! I’ve watched it at least 30 times now. I’ve also come to the realization that my trip is LESS than three weeks away! AHHHH!!! If you love to travel, or just want to see an amazing take on a 44 day trip around the world, watch this video!

Nola Baby

Since I’ll be leaving the city soon I’ve been spending a majority of my time trying to soak up as many “New Orleans” type activities as possible. On Sundays you can usually find me enjoying a Bloody Mary on Magazine Street, a favorite destination for locals who enjoy the atmosphere and outdoor seating provided by most restaurants and bars.

Bloody Marys are a staple in New Orleans. They’re made with vodka, tomato juice and your choice of fixings. My favorites are tabasco and worcestershire sauce, salt, peppper, olives, and green beans. Since each bartender puts their own spin on it you can request that yours be made with more or less zest depending on your taste buds. I personally think the more spice, the better, but I guess that’s just the New Orleans girl in me!

Forest Gypsy

It’s been a whirlwhind summer so far. Since this is technically my last summer EVER I’ve really been living it up. After graduating from Louisiana State University this past May, I am definitely ready for a break!

In June I attended this year’s Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN. For those of you who haven’t heard of the music and arts festival I highly suggest that you check it out! The four day festival is held every June on a 700-acre farm, and with over 80,000 in attendance all of that space is much needed. Music performers range in genre from rock and roll to hip-hop to electronic. This year marked the tenth anniversary of Bonnaroo and my very first festival experience.

Our entire crew! Very excited to be there! :)

One of the things I enjoyed most about Bonnaroo was the overall atmosphere. Everyone is incredibly friendly and is truly brought together by the music. It’s no wonder that Rolling Stone magazine named it one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll. I got to see a lot of favorites, (Florence and the Machine, STS9, Cold War Kids, etc.—the list goes on and on) and became a life long fan to a lot of new bands (Beats Antique, Explosions in the Sky, The Strokes). Let’s just say, I’ve been on music overload lately, but I’m perfectly happy with that. :)

In just three short weeks I’ll be leaving the country to go backpacking through Ireland, England, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Greece AND Spain! Over the course of my six week adventure I’ll be sure to keep track of everything on my blog. I want to look back in twenty years and be able to relive the whole thing again! Soon after I get home, I’ll be moving to Orlando, FL to pursue a Master’s Degree at Full Sail University. I’ll be extremely sad to leave my home state but I’m definitely ready for a new challenge.

Before all of that, I’m off to the beach. It’s been raining nonstop in Louisiana, and I can’t take it anymore! Crossing my fingers for sunny skies in Florida!