winter.

So it's only the middle of August. 

That doesn't mean that I can't still crave Winter, right?

After all, Summer is over.

It's time to embrace the coming chill.

Although Autumn in Florida is practically a continuation of Summer, it's quite useful for pumpkin pie and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

(it's in September; don't miss it!)

As for Winter, I would normally dread the freeze it brings, but this year...

well, I can practically taste it.

(cranberries, egg nog, and cookies: yum!)

And that smokey smell that accompanies the season is just amazing.

I'm thinking of throwing a big Christmas party.

We'll hang lights around the pool enclosure and everything. :)

I can't wait.

Here's to the best shiver seasons of our lives. :)

xoxo,

Danielle

Happy Forth of July! (oh, and I may have hiked yesterday)

Happy 4th!

Today was good :)

We travelled to Uncle Mike's house for a cookout/pool party.

I went vegetarian, but I heard that the chicken was very good.

We swam, too!

(second cousin Chris and his wife Allison with their son, Jack)

Later on, Uncle Mike took us to his nice neighbor's pond.

Actually it was more of an expansive garden.

Basically the neighbor planted flowers and trees around a natural spring that had created a very long stream, which eventually leads to a pond.

(or something like that)

We even walked in the stream!

I didn't fall once, and it was awesome. :D

By the way, yesterday I wasn't even on Facebook until about 11:30 at night.

That is the majority of the reason why I did not blog.

Dad and I went back to Lach Raven, but this time we hiked a bit. :)

(we ate raspberries right off the bush)

Yeah, we stick our heads out from behind trees.

It's only because we're cool.

Maybe we'll start a trend.

Anyway, tomorrow is our last day in Maryland and although it's gorgeous up here and visiting family is nice, I am very ready to go home.

Next week is camp, so I'll have about a day (Sunday) to do laundry.

{We'll probably spend the night in NC again on our way back, which puts us at Saturday as a return date}

Fingers crossed that tomorrow goes well, and that packing will be a breeze!

Since I may or may not have time to blog tomorrow or Friday...

... Have a lovely weekend. :)

xoxo,

Danielle

Long weekends and Audrey Hepburn

Happy Tuesday!

I feel like I should say that on good days.

Especially on Sundays (Happy Sunday) because they're my favorite day of the week.

Anyway :)

My weekend was fantastic!

On Saturday I went to Angel's grad party.

It was absolutely lovely!

Here's a photo that I stole from Facebook ;)

(Dorina, Angel, and I)

The company was far from lacking, and the food was delicious!

Needless to say, I had a wonderful time.

Sunday was good (as Sundays often are), although some would consider it rather uneventful (myself included).

Mostly I read.

There's a Frank Peretti book I have to finish by the end of June for school, and I am not looking forward to it.

It's about 3 inches thick.

And the font is tiny. 

>.<

Besides that, I finished The Hunger Games trilogy and began a new series.

(the new series is good, but The Hunger Games is difficult to beat.)

On Monday I finally saw The Avengers!

It was Marvel-ous!

(Get it? Marvel? Like the comics? Okay, that was a bit lame.)

By the way, did you know that Stan Lee (the creator of a bunch of superheroes) was featured at the end of the film?

He makes a habit of appearing in superhero movies.

Today I went to BN and finally got the book I've wanted for months.

Audrey 100 is a must for those of you in love with old films and actors.

If you're as obsessed with Audrey Hepburn as I am, I highly recommend that you get the book.

And that, my dears, is what I plan on occupying myself with today. 

(that, and four Jane Austen novels, conveniently compiled into one book.)

Also, tea.

Yes, I'll be drinking lots of that today. 

I hope your long weekend was exceptionally pleasant.

:)

xoxo,

Danielle

Easter, postponed

Hey there :)

• So I didn't post yesterday about Easter because I don't have any pictures to share!

Translation: I need to get pictures from other people because I was too lazy to take them myself.

However, they should be up within the week, if all goes as planned.

Oh wait, I do have a couple of pictures from Easter. The first one's not the best quality, as it was taken with a webcam, but it will have to do for now.

(bunny ears!)

This photo of the sunrise service was taken off of a friend's Facebook page. Isn't it gorgeous?

By the way, I got a chocolate bunny. :)

• Yesterday I went out with Jenny.

We went for sushi at Moonfish, and then to Pinkberry.

(Jen's sushi)

(My sushi -- veggie and california)

We also had edamame and tuna tacos. Yum!

Pinkberry! (obviously, I liked it.)

Strangely enough, I don't normally eat sushi. I simply don't have a intense desire to eat it. It seems as though yesterday was an exception, because I especially enjoyed my california roll.

It was so nice to catch up with Jenny. We only have a couple of classes together this year, so we don't see each other as much as we used to.

All in all, it was a lovely evening.

• I've been feeling a bit frazzled as of late.

It seems like spring break has been passing by so quickly! My planner is filling up, and there simply isn't enough time in the world.

Maybe by next week I'll find the balance between boredom and busyness.

Until then, I shall paint my nails and take it one day at a time.

(wish me luck)

I hope you week is going swimmingly!

xoxo,

Danielle

P.S., I start work tomorrow. I have butterflies.

It's President's Day!

Happy President's Day!

Our school assigned a "self-study" day yesterday, so my family and our cousin, Avery, went to Haagen-Dazs at the West Oak's Mall for ice cream. For chocolate lovers, I strongly suggest the Belgian Chocolate Chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone. SO good!

I might have to pick some up from the store the next time I'm feeling blue. :)

Later, we played croquet. Although it was extremely cold and windy, it was still pretty fun.

Happy President's Day!

xoxo,

Danielle

P.S., be sure to check out the Rays of Sunshine tab. ;)