Blogs from St Louis, Missouri, United States, North America - page 10

Let's just say that this morning didn't start off like I had planned. I decided to get up at 8:00 a.m., get my shower, get ready and cook breakfast for everyone. My famous bacon, egg and cheese McMuffins. The McMuffins never saw the light of day today but we did have some awesome tomato sandwiches for lunch! Between the two salesmen, one sales manager and my husband, no one thought it necessary to tell me that you have to cut on the hot water heater about 30 minutes prior to taking a shower. Yes, you guessed it, I took an ice cold shower this morning around 8:00 ! By the time I got out, my fingers and toes were purple, but I carried on like a trooper. I proceeded to get dressed, put on a little ... read more

The reality is slowly setting in now. I leave for Cuernevaca, Mexico in 9 days. In 9 days my entire life is going to change. In 9 days nothing is going to be familiar anymore. It's coming at the perfect time though.I'm at a place in my life where reflection and time to think is crucial. Going to Mexico is the perfect chance for me to really think about my life and where I want to go with it. It's my first chance to really be independent, my first time really travelling alone. But with the departure date being so close, there's kind of a bittersweet feeling in my stomach. I'm excited, don't get me wrong. I've never worked so hard for something in my entire life, and the oppurtunity is one of those once in ... read more

It always amazes me how much preparation goes into a multi-city, multi-country trip. Come June, I am taking my six-year-old daughter, Emma, to Europe for her first real vacation. We will spend many days in Paris, with a day trip into Belgium for chocolate (her) and beer (me), before heading to Greece, specifically Athens, Crete, and Santorini, then lastly heading north to Thessaloniki to conclude the trip with my dear friend, Natasha. Preparing a three-week excursion with a six-year-old has its kinks. For instance, what am I going to feed my picky little eater besides nutella and banana crepes? How do I fuse the interests of a thirty-year-old and a six-year-old so we both feel like we had the ultimate vacation? How much wine can I drink in my little companion's company? Is it bad that ... read more

So it's coming down to the wire and I am officially freaking out a little, with excitement and nervousness. I have so much to do before I leave for Chicago on Tuesday. Packing is my biggest priority. But I leave for Europe in Nine days. Ahh! Can't wait. Stay tuned for entries from abroad. ... read more

Man, is it freezing out here! A little storm rolled in and with it came freezing rain, snow and wind. The temperature was listed at 13 degrees, but with the wind chill it was listed at 5 degrees. Not exactly weather to try out your favorite swimsuit. Yesterday was cold and windy, but at least the sun was out. In fact, yesterday we went to Ozzie's, Ozzie Smith's restaurant on a nicer area of town (for those of you who do not know, Ozzie Smith is a Hall of Famer major league ballplayer who played with the Cardinals). It was nice to get out of the cold and get some good food and check out the waitresses. They were hot. So anyway, today we started out by going to the Ameristar Casino to hit their buffet. ... read more