Ashley's Adventures: Travel

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Monday, July 13, 2015

July Update and Progress Toward Goals

We are back from an amazing 13 days in Spain and Portugal! We got back at midnight Wednesday night and have been trying to catch up on life as I like to say - laundry, bills, work, housework, groceries, getting the animals back on schedule and everything else in between. We had such a great time and it was so nice to get away, just the two of us. I'll share more about our trip in another post.

at Coca Castle in Spain

It basically took me 2 days to get all of the pictures uploaded to Shutterfly - a - internet was so slow; b - I took a ton of pictures; c - I was trying to make folders and organize as I went to make scrapbooking a little easier! I've also already started laying out the pages I want to make -- I want to get this in the books before I forget! I also journaled the trip as we went and that will be helpful with scrapbooking too plus I always love to journal big trips.

I blew my walking goals out of the park! All we did for 13 days was WALK!!! A lot of it being uphill too. I earned quite the blisters on the balls of my feet from it.

Here's a quick update on my other goals:

1 - Used up Products

It's a 10 Shampoo - Good riddance! I will not be repurchasing. I don't think it's worth the money at all.
Too Faced Mascara - LOVE. Can't wait to use up some more mascaras so I can repurchase.
Lancome Lash Primer - one of the better brands I've used. Would repurchase
Redken Satinwear 02 - I really love the smell of this product and it's a good heat protector when blow drying/curling. Will repurchase once I use up some more products.

2. Books & Magazine

9 magazines cleared out this month! I still have SUCH a backlog to get through
1 audible book - Still Missing by Chevy Stevens. Really good book full of twists.

3. Blog Posts

2 posts

4. Get More Exercise

January = 40.71 miles
February = 41.11 miles
March = 49.59 miles
April = 52.51 miles
May = 50.86 miles
June = 80.38 miles

5. Scrapbook Progress

January = 30 pages
February = 66 pages
March = 31 pages
April = 3 pages (bummer)
May = 29 pages
June = 57 pages

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

June Update and Progress Toward Goals

Is anyone else crazy busy this summer?! We are only 17 days into June and it's already been a whirlwind for us.

I spent the first week of the month at a work event in Niagara Falls, NY. We took the group on a tour of the area and it included a ride on the Maid of the Mist - that was my first time riding and it was a cool (and wet!) experience. Crazy how close it gets to the falls!

That weekend I got home was our TWO-year wedding anniversary! Adam and I flew over to the Biltmore on Sunday the 7th and enjoyed the beautiful estate and gardens. I'm also keeping the tradition alive of taking a picture every year with our wedding pic!

We have a big trip coming up soon that I will share all about when we return. Right now it's major last minute planning time and making sure all the reservations are made!! Can't wait for this adventure!

1. Used Up Products:

Only 1 this month! The Victoria's Secret Endless Love shower gel. I'm glad to see this go! I've probably had it for 4-5 years, won't be repurchasing and I still have to use up the lotion!

2. Books & Magazine

16 magazines cleared out this month! I ended up taking quite a few on vacation with us and tossing them as I went - hence the million pics
2 mystery books - 1 from Mary Higgins Clark and 1 written by her daughter, Carol. Ironically, I had randomly grabbed two books to take and they ended up being a sequel! That will never happen again.

3. Blog Posts

2 posts

4. Get More Exercise

January = 40.71 miles
February = 41.11 miles
March = 49.59 miles
April = 52.51 miles
May = 50.86 miles

5. Scrapbook Progress

January = 30 pages
February = 66 pages
March = 31 pages
April = 3 pages (bummer)
May = 29 pages

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Bahama Mama

We just returned from a week in the beautiful Bahamas! We visited 2 islands - Long Island and Harbour Island - and my pilot husband flew us! We had a fantastic trip and can't wait to return to Long Island. It was just too beautiful for words. This was also my first trip with my new camera! I got a Nikon D5300 for my birthday and I'm in love! It takes such beautiful pictures and I've really enjoyed learning how to use it.