I cannot even believe this weekend. It was ridiculous. I’m looking at the pictures and want to go back and live it all again. But, sadly the real world beckons… at least I have good ol’ RER so I can remember it!
First, some context… I was invited to Miami by Nokia. The company wanted to show off the Nokia Lumia. When they emailed me I immediately said ‘the one with the 41 megapixel camera!’ – out-loud to myself like a loser. This phone has been on my radar for a while. As a blogger who travels a lot and runs half marathons & marathons – lugging around a big SLR is not realistic (or pleasant). But, blogging demands pictures, preferably good ones. So, I take 98% of my blog pictures with my phone. Having a good quality camera is super important to me and I was excited to give this one a whirl.
Back to the story… I met up with the Nokia peeps and a group of social media rockstars to try it out and mostly just have fun in Miami.
After my run and eat on Saturday we headed to a Gator Park for an airboat tour.
I’ve been to Florida a lot, but never done anything like this! I was not smart though and sat in the very front. I forgot that Florida has massive bugs.
Airboat going fast + no windshield = bugs hitting your face and body!
This is Scarface, the alligator. He came super super close to the boat. Like, scary close.
But, I still tried to duck down and get a selfie with him because I am a martyr doing it all for the blog 
Spot the baby gator?
I tried to take a picture of my arm that was covered in dirty splashes and bug guts, but it was a hard angle.
Check out my instagram for a short video of the airboat ride!
We headed to South Beach for lunch. This view. Gorgeous.
Is champagne considered an appetizer?
It there’s salmon, I get salmon. It’s a thing.
After lunch we had to work off lunch with some swing dancing. We had a quick lesson that was a total blast! I love dancing.
After all that excitement we had a little time to get ready for dinner and relax.
When in Miami, you gotta have a mojito – it’s the law. Do it or Pitbull will straight up kick you out.
Dinner was amazing. We went to 1826 – the food, environment and everything in between was amazing. And there was sexy low-light everywhere. Which is great if you’re on a date or have a pimple – but is NOT good for food pictures.
But, check this out: this picture is with the Lumia and unedited. Low light food pictures are a food bloggers biggest obstacle. These came out amazing.
Then, I got distracted until dessert which was – dark chocolate ganache with grand marnier hazelnut ice cream.
And then the place got more crowded and there were rumors that Juan Pablo from the Bachelor was going to show up. I don’t watch it, but I was hoping he’d somehow bring Pitbull too. No bueno. It didn’t happen.
Of note: My new friend Danny is an actor/model and his fit foot has modeled Mizuno Running Shoes!!!!! Isn’t that crazy awesome?!?
This is his foot!
And that’s just Saturday! I will be right back with Sunday fun.
Question: Champagne or Prosecco or Wine? Vote.
Disclaimer: I was invited on this trip by the Nokia Team. All opinions are my own.
wine!
that dress, omf! you must tell us where you got it (if you haven’t already).
glad you got to have such a wonderful time, you earned it sista!
xox
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Prosecco fo sho! But really if you give me bubbly booze I’ll drink it. I’m not gonna hate.
Champagne can be whatever you want it to be. It is magic.
That is too funny about Danny – I didn’t know that he was a foot model!!
Wow! What a fun trip, and the camera is amazing! My middle daughter would have loved to come along, her favourite TV show is “Gator Boys” and she created an amazing mock up of an alligator habitat for school.
Hmmm champagne though if you had port in the list, I’ll vote for port.
Can I vote beer? Probably not…but a lovely mixed drink would be wonderful.
Champagne or wine, prosecco’s too sweet for me!
Depends on the food you’re eating! Dry prose goes awesome with Thai food. Champagne pairs nicely with oatmeal…breakfast is the most important meal of the day :).
I’m being real about prosecco and Thai food (crazy but true). I’m kidding about champagne for breakfast…oatmeal goes best with bourbon.
Your trip looks like a blast and a half!
I’m definitely a wine lover! Looks like you had such a great time in Miami! I can’t believe that phone has 41 megapixels!! That’s crazy!
Champs, prosecco and wine! All 3 please! I wish Pitbull would have showed up too…that would have made your trip more amazing!
So fun! I love dancing, too!! WINE fo-sho!
I love me some prosecco!
What a fabulous weekend! Miami looks so cool and awesome. I’d have to go with all of them – champagne/prosecco/wine – I’ll take whatever you’ve giving!
Uhhhh I think Champagne, if we’re talking Mimosas.
Wine or Champagne, not much for the proseco.
Food, want all that food!!! That brioche/popover/salt/rosemary thing??!!! yes please!
What was the pinwheel delectable?? (the low-light food photo)
Looks like such a fun weekend! Do you get to keep the phone? That would be super swag!
Wine. Rose preferably. I am impressed by the camera on the Lumia.
this trip looks awesome! also I will vote BOTH. equally awesome 🙂
Okay someone needs to let me know how I get the job of shoe model 🙂
I know, right?!
Depends on the event!! But champagne always makes me giddy.
Looks like so much fun!!
Champagne all the way!! 🙂
Those pictures with your new phone came out awesome!
Mojitos & champers= my kind of weekend!
Haha!! How do you get to be a foot model?? Mine are terribly ugly. He must not be a runner 🙂
Champagne! Nah….make that Prosecco….Nah make that wine….UM, I’ll go with D: all of the above =)