Good morning!
This post is going to be lightening fast as we are rushing off to Universal Studios this morning! :)
We arrived safe and sound to Caitlin’s yesterday! It was about a 3.5 hour drive from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando. The drive was quite boring and I dozed on and off most of the trip. The weather however continues to be glorious and hot! We drove with the top down for some of the drive.
Oh, by the way we got some car snacks from Whole Foods before we left!
Unfortunately Kashi TLC crackers are not vegan so I couldn’t have any but the 365 Wheat thins are!
We also picked up 1/4 of a bushel of tangerine’s at a rest stop! They are sooooo good here!
I was so excited when we finally pulled up! Look who greeted us:
Note: NOT my leg…bahhahaha
That would be James and Maggie and they are the cutest dogs!!!
We relaxed at Caitlin’s for a bit and then I showered and got ready to go to our meet-up. Caitlin and I hit it off immediately. I still think it is funny how you can know someone though a blog and know so much about them and when you meet them you don’t have to ask them all of those get to know you questions. I even knew what the inside of her apartment looked like before I saw it! LOL.
She is sweet as pie and has the cutest Southern Accent! :mrgreen: Her husband, Christian, is also really nice and has an English accent of his own that I quite took a liking too! He has a really good sense of humour and was always making us laugh.
We went out to The Wine Bar in downtown Orlando! The meet-up was huge- I think 20-25 people for this one.
It was very fun meeting everyone after reading their blogs for so long!
Blogger in action..
Eric and I still weren’t in a big drinking mood, so he just got a Red Stripe and me some red wine.
Everyone was so much fun, I only wished we had more time together.
My stomach was not feeling very well last night so I wasn’t going to order anything, but at the last minute I got a salad just as some filler to go with my wine.
The sweet potato chips rocked!
The boys…
Everyone makes fun of us when we say EH…and we make fun of them when they say Ya’ll. lol.
We headed next door to a sports bar for a bit…it was LOUD!!! I guess it is March Madness?? :) However, we were not in the party mood. I guess we are getting OLD!
Me water, Eric beer. :mrgreen: I was sooooo tired last night! Traveling makes me tired. Don’t I seem tired in the pics?? It was till so much fun though!
It was a fun night! We are currently rushing to leave for Universal Studios now!!
Today’s question: Have you ever been to one of the Disney parks or Universal Studios or any other park in FL?
I have been to Disney and Universal when I used to live here back in the day- I think I was only in kindergarten and grade 1 so I don’t remember much at all.
I’m going to ask Caitlin if she will make me a chocolate cherry BOMB smoothie!!! :mrgreen:
Have a wonderful start to your weekend!
How exciting!!! Though I do hope you feel better today (after some rest & relaxation)!
Take care, yo! What a lovely LOVELY vacation you’ve had so far. I’m quite green with envy (but only in the best of ways)! Indeed!
Take it easy! Have fun! :)
Sounds like you are having a blast, girl! :)
I have never been to Disney or anywhere like that. I guess my parents didn’t want to drag 3 kids there. Someday I’m sure I’ll understand. :)
hello! i’ve been reading your stuff a lot lately and just wanted to thank you for all the tips and links! it’s making my struggle to get back into shape much more enjoyable!
i’ve been to every disney park multiple times, but i’ve only ever been to universal’s islands of adventure. the dueling dragons roller coaster there is awesome!
hope you have a great day!
I have been to all the Disney Parks, Universal Studios and Sea World. Disney is my favorite! I’d love to go back to Universal though – it’s been about 9 years since I last went. City Walk at Universal is really fun though! Have a great day
How cool that you guys finally get to meet IN REAL LIFE. I do think it is weird (but cool weird) that we meet some truly wonderful pals in the blogosphere then meet up in the flesh. Awesome trip girl!
I’m glad that you’re enjoying your time in FL, and that the weather is finally cooperating for you!
I actually live in Orlando, so I see the theme parks quite often (especially when people visit). Universal’s Islands of Adventure is definitely my favorite. I could ride the Hulk and the Jurassic Park ride all day!
Hope you have fun!
What a fun meet-up!! Traveling makes me tired too– but you look like you’re having a blast!
I’ve never been to Disney World or any of the Universal places…and I still give my parents a hard time about not taking us when we were kids :-)
You really do look beat! What an awesome vacation though! My best friend is canadian: when we first met she had this gorgeous accent and said ‘eh’ , then I would ask her where her toque was. Then of course she’d make a joke about americans, oh the fun! I’d probably tease them for saying ‘y’all’…. fair is fair.
I am so happy you made it safe and that you are having so much fun. Say hi to Caitlyn for me, hopefully I get to meet her soon too. :O)
Her dogs are so cute, gotta love animals. :O)
Marc and I were “making fun” of your accent when we left, you kept saying “eh”. :O) But who am I to judge with that thick Colombian accent? LOL :O)
I have to all the themed parks, my top 3 are Busch Gardens (Its in Tampa though), Islands of Adventures (lots of roller coasters) and Animal Kingdom.
Hope you have a lot of fun today. Take tons of pics.
xox
I worked at Disney for a year… it was pretty awesome. I also met my bf there – we both worked in EPCOT at the World Showcase bit. So yes, I wore the Canadian lumberjack costume!
I love Disney. We’re going back for a trip in June and I can’t wait!!
How fun!
I have been to all the Disney Orland parks, Universal, Busch Gardens, Sea World, as well as a few Six Flags Theme parks. I hate roller coasters though. haha
Looks like a blast! I get super tired from traveling too. I’ve been to Disney a bunch of times and it’s always fun :-)
So glad you decided on Universal! Hope you have a blast – it was so much fun to meet y’all last night ;)
So jealous of the meetup! Looks like tons of fun!
My parents took us to Disneyland and Universal in LA when we were kids – this was a huge deal as it’s a bit of a hike from Oz to LA! My brother and I had so much fun!! My in laws have taken my nieces to the Florida one.
And in answer to your questions, um . . NO!! You don’t look tired at all. I’m wondering how you get your skin to look that great and glowing :)
How fun!! I adore that dress you’re wearing. Too cute.
I’ve been to Universal, Islands of Adventure (next door to Universal), Adventure Island, Busch Gardens, Sea World… almost all of them since I’m a Florida native. My favorite is Islands or Busch Gardens in Tampa.
Have a blast today!
The blogging world never ceases to amaze me – it feels like we know each other even though we’ve never met!!!! Very cool.
Looks like FUN!! I bet Caitlin is a blast!
I’ve been to Disney one time, just 3 or so years ago and it was a BLAST! My favorite was Epcot :)
I get exhausted too when I travel. Enjoy your day at universal! I have only been to theme parks here in so cal.
Looked like so much fun!!! I’ve never been to any universal or disney parks, but hopefully this summer I’ll be getting off this lazy butt and doing big things :)
xo
P.s. I finally tried to make that avocado pudding…. It didn’t work out… I guess my avocado was too ripe?!?
Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun! Be safe!