ANIMAL KINGDOM

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A visit to Africa and Asia all in one day, now that’s what I call a vacation! My first time exploring Disney’s Animal Kingdom and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Charlie, Mom in-law and I were up early, grabbed some breakfast from the hotel and out the door for our morning safari. Snapped all the above shots using my iPhone 6 so not many close ups of the animals in this blog post, sorry guys. But this was definitely a great start to our time in Orlando. Saw Mount Everest, the Tree of Life, hitched a ride on a  Tuk Tuk, and had a dance off with Pluto (long story). Now I’m headed to catch some rays poolside at the hotel and indulge in some much needed Netflix, Hulu, and a cat nap. Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

 

Sincerely,

 

Deidra Marie

 

BEACH RETREAT

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Had some much needed rest and relaxation this weekend with none other than my church family. It’s always nice to get away for a few days even if it’s just a few hours down the road. Charlie planned a church leaders retreat at Carolina Beach and I couldn’t have been more ecstatic about it. In between leaders training sessions, we hit the beach for some fun in the sun. I don’t want to say this is my last beach trip of the summer, but I think it is, unless God works miracles with my work schedule before mid October which is about the time NC starts to get cold. 😦

I had Charlie snap a few shots of me in front of my favorite beach house, you know? The sherbert- orangesicle beach house I’ve yapped about in previous post. I kept telling everyone I am will own that house one day. There are so many beach houses that are bigger, fancier and way more detailed but this one just makes me happy. There was a car parked in the driveway, I was so tempted to knock on the door and ask for a tour of the inside, but how awkward would that have been for them ? 🙂 LOL. Can you imagine: “Hello Mr. or Mrs. X, I’d like a tour of your house please, because it’s orange and brings me good vibes. Also, can I use your restroom? Perhaps cop a few refreshments off of you? I’m parched”. LOL 🙂

My mom was totally in her element this weekend. Being a beach local it was like being back home for her (She’s from Florida if that puts things in perspective). We arrived at the beach and she literally left us and headed straight for the ocean. I was like “Wheres mom?” and looked about 1 mile down the beach and there she was. I don’t blame her, I gravitate to water too….and shiny things. LOL.

It was a great time, with great people. Sometimes you just need to get away. For me, it’s like at least 5 days a week.

Not sure you can see it but I was rocking a pretty cool multi-colored bracelet this weekend. Stay tuned for the deets on this!

Sincerely,

Deidra Marie

WIND IN HAIR AND BOARDWALKS

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I had so much fun this long weekend; MLK day was spent enjoying the very cool air and some much needed sun and breeze. It was cold but to be close to a beach made the goosebumps go away. Charlie and I spent the day exploring the downtown Wilmington area, watching the MLK parade from afar and snapping some cool shots in random areas all across town. To smell fresh seasalt water and be in the sun was enough for me. We spent a lot of time gazing about the boardwalk, chatting about the future and enjoying the quiet. An hour or so later, with chapped lips, dry elbows and grumbly tummies, we were ready to get some good ol fashion seafood and hit the road back to Raleigh to be in our bed induldging in to much Hulu and Netflix . This was the first boardwalk of 2016 and hoping to see many more come April or May.
I do hope everybody enjoyed the extra day off. May you stay warm, enjoy lots of hot coco and watch to much Netflix before work the next day. 😉
Till next time.
Sincerely,
Deidra Marie
Outfit
Sunglasses- Ann Taylor Loft
Trench Coach- Amazon.com
Denim Dress- Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes- Cato
Hair
2 day old Wash n go using Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner, Mielle Organics Ultra Moisturizing Leave-in conditioner and Agadir Volumizing sculpting Gel.