Birthday wishes
My birthday staycation with my lifelong besties continued today. After another relaxing day at the pool, we enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner at the hotel’s outdoor restaurant. The atmosphere was […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
The gang’s all here!
After enjoying another day at the pool, we went to the airport to pick up the last member of the staycation celebration! What a joy to be reunited with my […]
Day at the pool
After settling into our staycation room yesterday, we lounged at the pool most of today. We enjoyed burgers poolside and walked the dogs around the neighborhood. It was a lovely, […]
Start of the staycation
Today was the official start of my birthday staycation. My childhood bestie and I checked into the Flamingo Resort, where I was able to book an awesome room using the […]
Reunited after 3+ years
My childhood bestie who I haven’t gotten to see in 3+ years arrived today for the start of my birthday staycation celebration! She traveled with her dog Stanley, who enjoyed […]
Artist Date at the bookstore
I have been eagerly anticipating my planned Artist Date to the bookstore and today was the day! I absolutely adore perusing the fiction paperback table and finding new authors to […]
Blooming aloe vera
This giant aloe plant in our backyard blooms once a year for a brief time. The flowers are stunning and appear to glow orange in the sunlight. The hummingbirds love […]
Birthday fun with Mama
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is celebrating the start of a new decade by going out to lunch for the first time in 2.5 years! It was momentous and wonderful in […]
Flamingo slippers surprise
These adorable flamingo slippers arrived on our doorstep—a birthday gift from dear family friends. They’ll be perfect for my staycation celebration later this month! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is the […]
Early infusion for good reasons
Today was my 47th immune-suppressing IV infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. I got permission to receive it a few days early so that I wouldn’t have to spend my birthday […]
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