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What You See vs. What Really Happened…

My Life· Travel

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9 Dec

Hello!! How’s it going? I had the longest day of travel yesterday. When are we going to get a high speed plane that goes across the country in 20 minutes? C’mon science!! But before I left I did something special for my little brother. Let’s talk about it…

What you see: me eating a cupcake

i made cupcakes for matt (450x800)

What really happened: I made special surprise cupcakes for my lil brother’s birthday that he’ll get when I’m gone. More on that later.

wink wink

What you see: Vegas sleeping on my suitcase because he didn’t want me to leave.

cat doesnt want me to go (450x800)

What really happened: Vegas slept somewhere new because he could, but he doesn’t care if I’m dead or alive. In fact, if I was dead he would probably just sleep on me.

What you see: A plane.

lets go travel blog (800x450)

What really happened: I woke up before the sun to get in a run, get ready to leave, get Vegas ready (cat stuff like litter box and food), slap on way too much eyeliner… and rush to my parents house so I could get a ride to LAX. I make it barely on time as always, and have 2 minutes to snap a picture before I get on the plane.

What you see: A random meal of veggies and chicken.

healthy travel food (450x800)

What really happened: I ate this healthy meal on my flight from LAX to CLT and my seat mate said he wanted a bite. Seriously.

im with him

What you see: Donuts.

donuts in tampa (800x450)

What really happened: Ben showed up at the airport with donuts to buy my love. Yep, he knows just how to do it.

What you see: Running shoes in the sand.

running to the beach florida (450x800)

What really happened: I packed these new-to-me Brooks Ghost running shoes instead of my usual ones because I didn’t want to stink up my other clothes. I used to wear Brooks Pure line all the time, but it’s been a while.

What you see: George hanging out.

george the cat (800x450)

What really happened: He meowed like he wanted to go out so I opened the door, he peeked out, decided he didn’t want to go outside after all. Then, he meowed for me to pet him. And when I went to pet him he walked away.

What you see: Iced coffee by the pool

iced coffee in florida (450x800)

What it really is: The best iced coffee in the world. I don’t know why Ben’s parents’ coffee maker is so amazing, they just use regular coffee from the store (like Maxwell House or something) but it’s the BEST. I drink it all day until I’m buzzed.

Question: Do you make good coffee? Can I come over? 

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    1. Nelly says

      2015-12-14 at 4:52 pm

      I ran across your site site on google and verify a few of your early posts.
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      Seeking forward to reading more from you down the road!

      Reply
    2. Reese says

      2015-12-10 at 10:04 am

      This was a fun post, I enjoyed the gifs, lol.

      Reply
    3. Pippa says

      2015-12-10 at 8:48 am

      I make great coffee if I do say so myself- come over to London whenever you fancy 😛

      The last time I flew i was super sick of eating plane food so I packed a shit ton of quest bars and trail mix and just nommed on that for 12 hours straight!

      Reply
    4. Tracey says

      2015-12-09 at 6:25 pm

      Coffee? Yes, I love coffee. I LOVE it!!! I have a Keurig at home and make it with Newman’s Own breakfast blend or hazelnut. I love it. Not crazy about the stronger roast coffees. I have a regular coffee pot at work and I use Dunkin Donuts coffee for that. I would kill for a Dunkin Donuts coffee. World’s best.
      Sure, come over. I’d love to have coffee with you.

      Reply
    5. Elaine says

      2015-12-09 at 6:10 pm

      I make the best coffee! I have a Mr. Coffee Jr. that is about 20 years old and use only Dunkin Donuts in Old Fashioned Donut flavor. Add a little Coffee-mate sugar-free Italian Sweet Cream.
      Folks in my office are always asking if they can have some.

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      • Tess says

        2015-12-12 at 5:47 am

        I love my Mr coffee Jr. It’s the original keurig… Brilliant

        Reply
    6. Cheri @ Overactive Blogger says

      2015-12-09 at 3:40 pm

      No, when are we going to harness the power of teleportation? That’s the real question here.

      Reply
    7. kathy says

      2015-12-09 at 2:52 pm

      OMG…if you are bored (doubt it) go to my site and look at the last two posts with pictures of my cats sleeping together!! UGH!! Hubby was the cat lover (and convinced me you just can’t have one)I am the dog lover (we have one). Hubby is still the cat lover and after 8 years I am still wondering WHY??? Why have a cat??? They sleep, they puke, we have to clean up after them ~ both ends, (I know you know), they jump at the slightest noises, they meow at early hours, they love rubbing on your leg or head when doing a plank but DON’T try to pet them or they are gone.

      Seriously, can’t figure them out!!

      We are headed to Disney for Christmas!!!! Can’t wait to fly again….

      Reply
    8. AdjustedReality says

      2015-12-09 at 1:39 pm

      I’m with you on the plane thing. Yadda yadda yadda, it’s the journey not the destination… whatever. Just get me where I’m going super quick please!

      And I drink decaf. You probably don’t want my coffee. 🙂

      Reply
    9. stacie says

      2015-12-09 at 1:07 pm

      i swear by Brooks Ghost. i am glad you converted!

      Reply
    10. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2015-12-09 at 1:01 pm

      I am obsessed with newmans own special blend coffee. I have a keurig and it is the only Kcups I will use. It’s what I look forward to every night when I finish dinner. 🙂

      Reply
    11. KC says

      2015-12-09 at 11:42 am

      No more Hokas??!

      Reply
    12. Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner says

      2015-12-09 at 11:40 am

      I wish teleporting was possible already! I love traveling but the hassle it takes to get to places just sucks. Have fun in Florida with Ben.

      Reply
    13. James @ HalfMarathonJames says

      2015-12-09 at 11:27 am

      Wow, Maxwell House???? Oh dear oh dear oh dear…. Lavazza is all that I would buy, that stuff is amazing…

      Reply
    14. Jodie S says

      2015-12-09 at 10:59 am

      last time I was on a plane, my “seatmate” gave me a small bottle of champagne! I think I would have requested a new mate if they wanted to eat my food. This Mommabear when hungry is just a BEAR! Thanks for keeping me inspired to continue my journey to run my first full in May ’16. I have a cat, Max is his name he’s 15 and in his eyes ruler of the world, meows to open the door so he can sniff then you must close it cause he doesn’t like the coldness…cat’s are weird!!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2015-12-09 at 11:30 am

        That is the BEST!!!!!

        Reply

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