If I Went to South Africa...

...I'd dream to stay at the Singita Lebombo Lodge on the Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Isn't this remarkable? These 15 suites are built into a clifftop overlooking the Nwanetsi river, with sweeping views of the Lebombo mountains and surrounding bush. You could literally spot the wildlife from your bedroom window!

An African safari is a dream trip of mine.

What's your dream trip?*

*A trip you must/need/wish to make in your life

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Fitting Day

Today is my first wedding dress fitting! I'm so excited!! All the pieces of the wedding planning puzzle are starting to coming together. Now the countdown is on, less than 2 months to go, ahhhh I can't believe it!! :)

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Baguette Vending Machine

Have you seen this? A baguette vending machine! "Jean-Louise Hecht, owner of multiple bakeries in Paris, first got the idea for the baguette vending machine as he dealt with customers who would chase him down at his apartment above the stop for fresh baguettes after hours... (After) trials and errors, Hect built a machine that turns precooked bread into steaming baguettes." Read more here.

While this is an intriguing idea, it makes me a little sad. In the US, we are so accustomed to life in the fast lane; drive through cuisine, easy checkouts, everything is so utterly accessible at the touch of a button. I guess I just sincerely hope some things stay the same. While I wouldn't be against purchasing a baguette at 2am if a craving struck, a true freshly baked baguette is still worth the wait in my book.

Thoughts?

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Fill in the Blank Friday

1. One of life's most simple pleasures is enjoying a gorgeous sunset with my sweetie

2. Rude people (especially rude drivers) make me want to punch someone.

3. I like coffee in the morning because, it wakes me up for the day

4. Spatula is a funny word.

5. If I had to choose one beauty product to use for the rest of eternity it would be MAC tinted lip conditioner.

6. I'm happy that I'm getting married in less than 2 months!

Have an awesome weekend!

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My Day Job

I'm sorry dear blog and wonderful readers, I've been neglecting you...it's true. While I wish I could make a living via blogging alone, I make the *big bucks* during my day job, teaching elementary school.

This week has been jam packed with back-to-school seminars and classes to bring all of us teachers up to speed on new curriculum. So, instead of blogging I've been getting my classroom ready for the impending school year.

I can't believe school is starting so soon!! My summer literally flew by, mostly because I taught summer school, so truly I didn't get much of a vacation. However, despite my shortened summer, I'm looking forward to a new academic year, a new crop of students, and all the learning that lies ahead.

I fully intend on committing myself back to the blog after the hustle and bustle of the new school year settles. Thanks for sticking with me. :)

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Do You Doughnut?

Doughnuts seem to be all exploding across the blogosphere these days. Is it just me, or are doughnut shoppes are taking over? Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Top Pot in Seattle (my local fave), and a smattering in bigger cities like NYC, including Doughnut Plant which I can personally attest to. I happen to fully support the trend, I love a good doughnut, even if it's not within my healthy-wedding-eating parameters.

My personal fave is a sprinkle doughnut or a pink feather boa (pink icing with coconut).

What's your favorite kind of doughnut?

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The Belt Twist

I feel so behind on the trends. Does anyone actually buckle their belts anymore?

Everywhere I look the belt twist is happening.

And I feel a bit dorky admitting this, but as easy as this looks, I've found this stylish look is not so easy to replicate. Weird, I know. I've tried twisting, flipping, and curling various belts within my own wardrobe, but it never looks quite as effortlessly chic as these ladies...

Do you rock the belt twist? Any tips? Do tell..

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