Back to school season is in full swing, and I couldn’t be happier. It is one of my favorite times of the year, like ever. Almost better than Christmas.
Back To School Essentials
Miami Travel Diary
WELCOME TO MIAMI (as Mr. Will Smith says)
Miami trips are an annual occurrence for
my family and I. We usually reserve a week in May for the visit, and
this time was no different (this post is a little late, but it’s nice to
reminisce).
We
love laying on the beach for a couple days, taking a dip in the condo
pool, enjoying some cool spots to eat and an overall relaxing mini-vaca.
Who doesn’t love tanning (melting) on the beach in 50 degree weather?
love laying on the beach for a couple days, taking a dip in the condo
pool, enjoying some cool spots to eat and an overall relaxing mini-vaca.
Who doesn’t love tanning (melting) on the beach in 50 degree weather?
Growing
older, I am realizing how little time we actually get to hang out as a
family. So we always take advantage when we all get a little break to
kick back together. This year I was lucky enough to bring my boyfriend
along, which was fun – since it was his first time in Miami. It was also
our first trip with my family – did we survive? Yes, yes we did.
older, I am realizing how little time we actually get to hang out as a
family. So we always take advantage when we all get a little break to
kick back together. This year I was lucky enough to bring my boyfriend
along, which was fun – since it was his first time in Miami. It was also
our first trip with my family – did we survive? Yes, yes we did.
My
family actually really likes him, (I swear they would rather have him
as their kid than me) and we all ended up bonding and becoming closer as
a little unit. My family is SUPER cool – but really, they are actually
all amazing people and I am lucky to call them mine.
family actually really likes him, (I swear they would rather have him
as their kid than me) and we all ended up bonding and becoming closer as
a little unit. My family is SUPER cool – but really, they are actually
all amazing people and I am lucky to call them mine.
A few of my favorite spots in Miami:
A few travel buddies
Poolside
The greatest fish tacos you will ever consume ~ I enhaled them, from My Ceviche, the cutest seafood spot.
All the pretty palm trees
Beach polariods 
6am sunrises
Perfect dinner at TiramesU
Raptors vs. Miami heat @ the NBA Playoffs 
Lucky for us we were sitting w/ fellow Canadians – creating our own little Raptors section. 
Harbour front dinner at Largo (basically more fish tacos) 
Boating season. 
Too hot to wear anything but a dress
South Pointe Park
My mom’s fav Italian place – we had to stop by 
South Beach streets
BAYBREEZE boat ~ our ride for the afternoonOH HELLO
Oh hello. Fancy meeting you here. So I have some exciting news …
I’m baaaaaaack (And I’m betttter).
… Just channeling my inner Bryson Tiller. No, Teresa stop.
Anyways, I am super excited to be blogging again. I miss it. ALOT.
Let’s start with plans for the future. HAHA I don’t really know what I’m doing yet but I have a few holistic goals I have set myself, not only for this year, but for the future. To travel more. Try new things. Get organized. Go on a few adventures. See what happens.
Blogging too. Duh.
Consistently producing original and interesting content can be hard, let me tell ya. This blog started as a school project, and I wanted to come up with cool content and use it as a creative outlet. But I kept making excuses, and eventually it kind of died [insert Kim K. crying emoji]. Forgive the lack of posts (for like a year .. C’MON Teresa. Get your shit together). I will be better – I promise.
I have learned a few lessons this year, which I will share with you. Most importantly, do what you love. Don’t let anything get in your way – seriously! You will be a happier human overall, and lets face it – that’s the goal, AMIRIGHT? Make time for the things that get my (our?) lazy butt out of bed in the mornings. Which for me, is this. See ya soon!
Miami Buys
I usually do a ton of shopping when I’m in Miami, but this time I restrained myself and kept it low key. Our trips always include a visit to Sawgrass Mills, an outlet mall housing over 300 retailers, near Fort Lauderdale. It’s the seventh largest mall in the US, so you can see why we spent the entire day there. Here’s what I got:
Nike is always the first stop because who doesn’t like new workout gear? A pair of gloves, a black cropped tank and running shorts were just the motivation I needed to start working out again – I’ve been slacking. I’ve also been wanting the black & white Roshe Runs forever and was stoked to find them in size 5 in the kids section (#teambabyfeet).
Next we went to the Saks Fifth Avenue outlet. There were so many great pieces to look at, I didn’t know where to begin. I left with a grey leather Rebecca Minkoff cross body bag – for under $100 and a pair of Kate Spade for $50.
Sawgrass Mills has a lot of hidden treasures – it’s definitely worth a visit the next time you’re in Flordia!
