Philadelphia, PA

A few weeks ago I went to Philadelphia for work.  It was so great to get out of the office and South Florida and breathe in some cool, city air and see a few orange a red leaves peaking through. Myself, along with my boss and 7 other co-workers arrived Monday afternoon and got to spend a few hours exploring the city on foot.  We walked about 4 or 5 miles and finally reached our ultimate goal of the ROCKY STEPS!  Philadelphia has amazing architecture and it was wonderful to walk through such a historic city. We saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and strolled through Chinatown. Our meeting was Tuesday at the University of Pennsylvania and we left later that evening.  A very quick trip!  Here are a few snapshots--

Welcome to Miami.

I've been spending a little bit more time down in Miami over the past few months and there is a part of me that secretly wishes I could live in an Art Deco apartment on Miami Beach, overlooking the turquoise water during the day and the sparkly, bright lights of the south Florida metropolis at night.  There is something that sparks a romantic and exciting feeling inside.   

Coming across the Julia Tuttle Causeway from Miami Beach-- back to the mainland

A trip to a Chamber Orchestra concert with some friends on Miami Beach the other weekend was a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  Afterwards, we walked to Bobby's work and had a late lunch, sitting under large red umbrellas and laughed as we people watched.  Miami is a hodge podge of people, but if you want to fit in, the dress code is tight, short, and neon :)

Last weekend found ourselves back on Miami Beach for a birthday dinner for Bobby.  It was a pleasant evening, sitting outside under a full moon and enjoying the palm trees swaying above.  Every time around this year we can't help but talk about the weather and compare it to the Octobers we grew up in back in Colorado.  We always laugh saying, "I can't believe we are sitting outside in 80 degree weather and its OCTOBER!"

The famous Lincoln Road Mall- right outside Bobby's work.

It's Here!

Autumn graced us with her presence today.  It was glooorious.  A high of 74 degrees and a cool breeze made my spirit soar!

I tried so hard to sneak a way for a quick walk around the boardwalk but of course work piled up and I just had to enjoy the cool air finding its way through the open window of my office.  

Hello Autumn.  I've been waiting for you.