Tulum, Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

At the end of June I took a trip to Tulum Mexico and let me tell you, it was amazing. When I was younger and in my relationship I very rarely enjoyed going on vacation just with my parents but this trip was different. I think it was different because I'm older now and I appreciate my time with them more. Don't get me wrong, we butt heads sometimes but not as much as we used to.

This post is going to be a picture overload but that's ok because that's how vacations to beautiful places should be. We stayed 9 days and 8 night at Catalonia Royal Tulum which was about an hour and a half drive from the Cancun airport. I will say that it was totally worth the drive. We've stayed in Cancun before and I definitely prefer Tulum over Cancun.

We flew out of the Cleveland airport on a Saturday morning which was nice because the airport wasn't too busy. And we couldn't believe we had a straight flight. Only 3 hours till we landed in Cancun.

I ended up sharing a room with my parents because it was way to expensive for me to have my own room. The room was cool and cozy. But the view was amazing. 

With this view, it felt like we were in the jungle. 

The beach was amazing. The sand was so soft.

Drinks were amazing. Not too strong but not too watered down.

Most nights we dressed up for dinner but some nights were a lot more casual than this.

On 4th of July, the resort had this huge cake and a cookout in celebration. 

Non-Alcoholic fresh fruit smoothies everyday.

The resort had 4 restaurants and a buffet to choose from for dinner. Our favorite was the Italian restaurant.

Momma and I at dinner at the Mexican Restaurant.

These little things were everywhere! They never hurt anyone they were just looking for food. And the found food from my dad. These little suckers scratch really bad. Oh and we had iguanas everywhere too.

Every morning was started by this trio. 

I love this outfit and I received so many compliments on it. 

My favorite activity was laying on the beach or in the hammock and reading this amazing book! I was obsessed with this book before our plane even took off in Cleveland. I will have to do a post all about it if anyone is interested. I very highly recommend it. 

This restaurant looked all cool and all since it was outside and between all of these trees. But the food sucked and we got eaten alive by bugs. Plus its a romantic place....I don't want to be there with mom and dad...no offence. 

The walkway to the beach was amazing. It literately felt like the jungle till you saw the beautiful beach.

We only left the resort once which was to visit the ruins of Tulum. I highly recommend this even if you are only going to stay in Cancun. Definitely make the drive to this place. These were the stairs that were built by the Mayans a long time ago and these stairs are what lead you to the ruins. 

Does this look like a postcard or what!?!?

I think I have become obsessed with the Mayans. Just saying. 

Yep, totally saw down there. And it was amazing. 

Can you believe this building were built by people no taller than me and I'm only 5'3??!?

So glad we went there! It was a trip I will never forget. It was pretty cool because we didn't do a tour. So we took a public form of transportation called a Collectivo from our resort to the ruins and then we just made our way around. It was nice to not be restrained on time plus it was so much cheaper. 

These were the walkways in our resort at night. It was so freaking romantic. I will definitely return with a boyfriend or fiancee or husband. 

They had shows every night but we only went to a few. 

It rained one day. Which was actually really cool to watch the rain come in. 

And I saw one sunrise. 

Cheers to an amazing vacation

And then it was time to come home. 

Back to Cleveland and back to my over 300 work e-mails. 

Have you ever been to Tulum?

Do you like the Mayans?

Do you enjoy vacations with the family?

Electric

Alright alright I guess it's time to catch everyone up on what I've been up to. I think it's been a good month since I've posted anything on here but I will say that I do read a lot of blogs even if I don't post on mine. I think that's kinda bad, but I'm spreading the love to everyone else.

Anyways, since the last time I posted...I ran the Electric run, I went to Tulum, Mexico, I slacked off on working out, I ate at food trucks, I turned 24 and two of my best friends had their birthdays as well. So needless to say, I have a lot to post. Now don't get mad that I will be posting like a crazy person for the next few hours because this just needs to happen.

I ran the Electric Run in Cleveland about a month ago. The girls I ran with and I decided to wear tutu's and the electric run shirt. I would like to say that I do love that tutu. Oh and these mirrors in my apartment are the bomb!! 

V came over to get ready together and whatnot before we headed to the run. And my parents were there so they took some pictures for us. I really love these damn tutus. 

Can we please talk about how awesome my dad looks with those glasses!?!? They brought pizza and beer over too so who can say no to that. I know I know I was going to run a 5K probably not the best idea to eat pizza and drink beer before but shit happens.

We were dancing and being kids. 

I wish I still had these glasses! I was obsessed with them but I think I lost them while running...through the MUD. It rained all day and all evening the day of the run. And it was all muddy and gross everywhere but we still ran it and had a blast. 

We were loving the tutus. I totally want to wear mine out again. Would that be weird? Be honest!!

Have you ever ran the Electric Run?

Have you ever ran the Color Run? 

How would you compare the two?

Which was your favorite? 

Would you wear a tutu?!

Weekly Wishes - Back to Blogging

I am still alive, I swear! I know I've been super MIA this time. The last time I wrote on here was June 18th, I know I know I'm a terrible blogger but truth be told I blog because I like to write and I blog when I have time. Sorry guys (girls) that I've been so MIA but it is what it is. So I decided to start off my back to blogging post with a Weekly Wishes link up. I figured it would be fitting as one of my wishes is the blog more, I mean to blog in general. 

Weekly Wishes

1 - Pack my lunch 4 times this week for work. I've been eating out a lot and it's not good for my waist line or my checking account. So this week I want to focus on packing my lunch and making food at home. I would do everyday this week but Wednesday's during lunch are usually spent at Walnut Wednesday in downtown Cleveland for the amazing food trucks. 

2 - Workout 3 times this week. I would say to get in the gym 3 times this week, but with this beautiful weather I would rather be outside working out. 

3 - Blog more. Mostly because I kinda really miss you girls (guys) and I miss writing. Life has been so crazy and busy that making time has been hard but I'm willing to work on it. I enjoy reading blogs and I feel so loved when I see that people enjoy reading mine.

What are your weekly wishes?

Confessional Wednesday

Let's just get right to it because I have some crazy & lame confessions but I really like linking up with Bella over at Dateless In Dallas. Oh if you don't know her and haven't been over to her blog, what the heck are you waiting for?! The girl is awesome, super funny and very relate able (uhh I think it's spelled like that?) which I really like because I enjoy reading things I can relate to. Ok Ok, back to confessions!

1. I have been totally slacking with blogging. I mean like really slacking. I finally posted a post today about my weekend....and it's WEDNESDAY! I need to get with the program. 

2. I drink too much coffee. And by too much coffee I mean like 2-3 HUGE cups everyday. I always feel like I need more and more and more! Basically I drink it to get through the day because I always have so much work going on. 

3. This e-card goes well with my number 2 and this confession as well. I drink wine. I drink a lot of wine. I drink wine a few times a week. I mean they say wine is good for you, right?

4. I am obsessed with my phone. Basically to the point where I can't go anywhere without it. And whenever a friend calls or texts me and I don't pick up or text back within 5-10 minutes they automatically get super worried about me because they know I'm attached to my phone at all time. 

5. I hate talking on the phone. I mean no, don't call me. 

6. Pick up lines are just so hilarious. Have you read my post about the "Do you take boyfriend applications?"?!

7. I need a vacation. I'm going on one soon and I cannot wait but I need it to be like yesterday. 

8. Scuffing brand new Steve Madden shoes brings me to tears. I bought a new pair of Steve Madden shoes for the wedding I went to on Saturday and I scuffed them. I tried to fix them on Sunday and I got most of the black mark off of them but you can still kinda see it. It. Just. Breaks. My. Heart!

Do you read Bella's blog?

What are your confessions of the week?

Crying & Laughing Memories

This past weekend was spent crying and laughing all while making memories. I would say that since I've been single, I've been trying to keep as busy as I possibly can. My friends have done a great job keeping my schedule full of fun things to do, which I really appreciate.

Friday night was spent at work and then in the kitchen. I know, I'm getting very domesticated (kind of). I had my friend V and I Shrimp Scampi Pasta which was good but next time I need to add more sauce to it, it was kind of dry. The recipe calls for wine over the shrimp while they are cooking and I definitely overcooked the shrimp (per usual) and the wine cooked down too much. I mean we were talking and whatnot, I kind of lost track of my shrimp. After we had our dinner we went to see The Fault In Our Stars. Wow! I highly recommend it, it was so good. There was not one dry eye in the theater.

Saturday was spent shopping for these amazing accessories to go with the cutest dress. Saturday night was spent on the dance floor of an amazing wedding celebrating the love between two amazing people. Let me tell you, while these shoes look super cute  hot, they were so uncomfortable. Maybe it was the fact that I didn't sit down at all or maybe because they were brand new 6 inch heels that weren't broken it yet.

I spent the night along side loved ones and my date. I will definitely vouch that my friends looked pretty smokin' hot. And my date looked pretty handsome as well, it's crazy that I've known this guy since I was like 8 years old. I swear these people know how to party, we barely ate any food but the drinks were going down so easily and our dancing feet just couldn't stop moving.

I adored the dress I wore that night. It was short and flirty but still classy since I wasn't showing too much skin. Another thing I adore is Snapchat, call me crazy but this app is amazing. I loved getting snapchats from friends that were part of the wedding party. I mean Lavi looks pretty damn hot in this and Stoyan cleans up really nice. I cannot believe it's been almost a year since Paula got married, there is nothing better than weddings alongside friends.

Sunday was spent with my family celebrating Father's Day. It was so hot outside that I needed to wear something light and comfy. For Father's Day, I got my dad a funny shirt. He definitely has a sense of humor so this shirt was perfect for him.

Father's Day was spent at a Mexican restaurant since my dad has been wanting to go to one. And then we just went and hung out at home. A very relaxed Father's Day.

How was your weekend? 

Do anything relaxing or special for Father's Day?

Do you ever slack off on your posts on here?

Do you take boyfriend applications?

You are probably wondering what the title of this post means, I will get into that in a little. This past weekend was so much fun! I went out way too much and spent way too much money but it was all worth it. I went out to celebrate a bride-to-be with dinner and drinks on Friday and Saturday I went out for one of my best friends birthdays.

There were about 12 girls that went out Friday night to celebrate Raluca getting married! It was a more laid back bachelorrete party since the whole bridal party rented a cabin for a long weekend a few weekends ago. Friday night I wore leather leggings and a black shirt with black heels as well a had a bright blue blazer with me just in case it got chilly. We all had such a blast at dinner and then went out for drinks and dancing downtown. 

So let me explain what happened Saturday night and where the title came from. 

Saturday during the day I had my normal lunch with my parents as we do every Saturday. After lunch I went to get Shannon some birthday presents and ended up buying some stuff for myself too #alwayshappens. Elisha and Shannon came over around 8ish and had some wine, did some gift exchanging and chatted about girl stuff. Elisha and I planned to take Shannon out for her birthday as a surprise because she didn't want anything big. We did dinner on East 4th which was amazing, I swear there is nothing better than good food, good drinks and good friends.

After dinner, we made our way to a Spanish restaurant a few doors down. We had a drink there but it really wasn't our cup of tea for the night. As we walked out, a guy stopped me and asked if we were leaving and I said yes, then he said "If you stay I'll get you a drink." Thanks but no thanks, I'm out with the girls :) 

We made our way to Drop Bar on West 6th as we always do when we want to dance. Upon walking in we same some people we knew, we got some drinks and found our way on the patio. All three of us girls were talking to a good guy friend and then enters Alex, a random stranger with terrible pickup lines.

The conversation went as follows:

Alex: Hi, do you have a lighter?

Me: No, I don't smoke. 

Alex: Oh me either, I borrowed this from that girl so I could talk to you. 

Me: Ahh, nice. 

Alex: So I have a question.

Me: What's up?

Alex: Uhh, do you take applications?

Me: Applications for what? (mind you I knew where he was going with this)

Alex: Applications for a boyfriend.

Me: Ummm no. haha

Alex: You are so darn cute though, and I just want to take you out. 

Me: Umm, no thank you. 

At this point, he starts talking about himself and what he does (annoying). 

Alex: Can I get your number to take you out sometime?

Me: Uhh....I guess. 

Alex: Do you want the black number or the white number? (He pulled out two iPhones from his pocket)

Me: I don't really care. 

Alex: Ok, 708...

Me: Holding phone in hand, typing phone number.

Alex: Actually let me get your number and I'll call you so you have it. 

Me: Uhh ok. 

Then he starts talking to Elisha and Shannon. While he is talking to Shannon, Elisha and I decide to go to the restroom. After we came back this happened: 

Shannon: Sooo that Alex guy asked me to do him a really big favor.

Me: Ok, what was his favor?

Shannon: He asked me to make sure that Ashley calls him. 

Me: hahahaha Ashley huh

Shannon: Apparently he couldn't remember your name. 

Needless to say, I haven't talked to him nor will I ever talk to him. Maybe Ashley can call him haha. 

How was your weekend?

Have you ever dealt with something like this?

On Friday's We Do Work

basically

I know this totally goes against what Friday's should be like but on Friday's we definitely do work. Basically because the whole week we barely get anything done because we are too busy complaining that it's Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. So when Friday rolls around we stay busy and get everything done that we should have gotten done all week. Plus that makes our day go by so much faster. Which means that the weekend gets here faster!

Work has been so insane these last few months. They saying picking up others slack will bring you to the top...wait I just made that up. I just really hope that happens. I've been basically doing my job and another woman's job that is above me. Oh well, it's more experience for me :)

By doing work on Friday's I also mean planning out your weekend. What plans do you have for the weekend? Tonight I'm going out to dinner for a bride-to-be we are doing a hibachi place... yum. Saturday night I am going out for my friends birthday (Happy Birthday Shannon) and Sunday I really have to clean.

What are your Friday's like?

Do you do work on Friday?

What plans do you have for the weekend?