So with my tax return I went a little crazy...it's true. I ended up subscribing to a couple monthly boxes. One of them being the StrideBox. I tried taking photos of everything as well as doing a video blog update. Enjoy!!
So tomorrow is my short day at work and when I get home (after my run) I will do video updates for Energybits (FABULOUS), Stride Box, and my most recent race the Girls Just Wanna Run 5k.
Be patient, I know I've been M.I.A. for a while but it will be worth it...
I will leave you with my ABOUT ME video, hopefully you guys will like it :)
This place is a gem. Obviously if you live in New England you know how much of a must visit this place is, but outside of New England I feel like it could possibly be seen as another typical beach vacation spot.
Miguel and I have spent time both in Dennisport and Hyannis. Both locations each with it's pro's and con's.
This post I will talk about Dennisport, I'll save Hyannis for another week.
In Dennisport, we spent time at the Cutty Sark. Which was categorized as a motor lodge, aka Mom and Pop run. I will say as far as a feel for really being on vacation this motor lodge hit the spot. I am in LOVE with it.
Entrance Sign
View from our part of the balcony. We had an 'ocean' view.'
Another view from our room.
Our 5-year anniversary vacation. This is where we could sit and have coffee the windows behind are our room.
Last view of our room. I loved it.
Pro's of the room: our location. 2nd floor, corner room, ocean view, small motel style
Con's of the room: vhs enabled tv....... Communal balcony, can hear kids running no matter which level.
The beach was within walking distance less than 100 feet away. I love this so much, because there is nothing as calming as the smell of the ocean.
Restaurants for both Dennisport and Hyannis that we visited were pretty much the same, there is only about a 30 minute drive between the two. Hyannis does have most of the restaurants right in town though.
A couple of my favorites are:
Go for breakfast...NOTHING ELSE, trust me.
I would drive to Cape Cod for this breakfast alone. Pancakes, with raspberry butter, fresh blueberries and raspberries and a raspberry syrup drizzle. OhEmGee! Please promise me you will try it.
I adore Sam Diego's then again I am pretty sure in one of my past lives I was Mexican....
My meal, chicken enchiladas. OUT OF THIS WORLD
Miguel's meal was enjoyable
We also visited the Black Cat
Only had drinks but I was so excited that I got to go here. Worth it for the cute bar.
Lastly one of the best meals we had was at this place, on Main Street in Hyannis.
Little cards each person gets. Each side means something.
Red means "i'm taking a break"
Green means "bring it on!"
I love him.
A couple videos of our time at this delicious restaurant. This is a must try!
I am so completely head over heels in love with him....
And yes, he did say buon giorno instead of buon appetito...
WARNING! WHAT EVER YOU DO, DO NOT EAT AT CHAPIN'S
Not only was the meal below average, our service was so horrible that I spoke to the manager and when we left no tip, we were confronted rudely and disrespectfully buy our waitress who was non-existent during our entire experience. Management is poor, food is nasty and the attitudes are something I wouldn't revisit if I was paid to. I doubt unless Robert Irvine visited this place it has changed... I have never had a more displeasureable restaurant experience.
You will need: 1 bag (10 oz) frozen diced mango 1/4 cup lime juice 2/3 cup tequila blanco 2 tb orange liqueur 2 tb superfine sugar 2 cups ice water The beautiful part of this concoction is that it is a one blender slice of heaven. Put all the ingredients in, blend and enjoy. It makes about 4 servings so it's great for parties....or well if you had a long day. this recipe is from Food Network
As you can tell since Monday I have not posted...I am taking time to stay quiet.
There is so much going on on the news and well....I do not feel Disney & Margarita postings or anything is respectful. I am taking my silence to respect those who are affected by Marathon Monday's Tragedy.
I will be up and running (pun intended) Monday with Margarita Monday for you all.
I appreciate your patience and understanding and please if you can even run a mile to show support, it means the world. Do not let these actions instill fear into you. Stay strong.
If you are interested in getting a shirt, bracelet, magnet or bib for Boston, here are a couple of links I noticed.
I am completely stunned with today. I have gone through so many emotions from feeling physically ill, to sad, to furious....There are really no words though...
This is my first marathon season as a runner. I never paid attention to races other than the Manchester Road Race on Thanksgiving. After last night's #runchat I got so pumped that when I got to work I ended up opening the link to watch the marathon live at about 7.30am. I had coworkers and members joking about why I wasn't there, I told them to look for me next year. Again, never really knowing until last night that the Boston Marathon was even today. I didn't know that Patriot's Day was a holiday in Mass and that people had the day off. I didn't know about the traditions of the Red Sox playing a mid morning game...I'm from Connecticut, we don't celebrate anything extra here. Bare minimum people.
Today was kind of a busy day. I wasn't able to be at my desk very long and had to leave the live feed a few times after the women started. But while creating a program guide I listened to the announcers and switched back and forth from Google Chrome to Publisher just to see what was being talked about. I had goosebumps as I watched Caballero pull away and then when I watched Felix catch her AND pass by her I got so excited. I didn't know I would enjoy it so much. Then more work needed to be done and I had to leave the live feed only to come back to see Jeptoo win. Shocking result from where I had stopped watching, but I was so excited to watch what I could. It's an amazing physical feat to complete a race like a marathon. (Plus Jeptoo was at about 5:10 her last mile!!!!! WHAAA?!) That is true talent. if at 25.2 you are able to keep that pace up or even improve it you are good, no doubt about it.
Running is the first time that I feel connected to something that brings millions of people together. I feel protective over it. The two races I did in Disney showed me how kind (and rude) people you've never met before could be. I choose to remember the kind ones, who started up a conversation with me, full well knowing we would never meet up again. It was like I had known those people for years. There was no judgement, no snotty, rudeness. They were happy to share stories and best and worst races. The communities I have found on Twitter, Blogger and Facebook are amazing and although I might have never met some of these people in person feel like I have more in common with them then the majority of people in my life. Runner's just get it.
I am really angry that this happened and wish I could do something more than just wear a race shirt, change my profile picture to my shoes and run 4.09 miles tomorrow. I remember hearing there were both official personnel and runners going towards the blast....that is when I got choked up. Seeing the photos of average, everyday people like me and you helping those in need is exactly what this world needs. Those who said screw my time and went to help are the truest form of hero's our country will ever know; those who had no duty whatsoever to another person. First Responders and Miltary personnel hold a special spot in my heart and I expect them to go above and beyond even what they think they could do, but for someone to take something so individual as a race and make it not about them is....restoring my shattered faith in humanity.
I really hope those involved will be okay. I have a broken heart when I think about the affected families. So although it does not feel like much to me, my race shirt will be on tomorrow and I will run 4.09 miles because whatever the cause of these bombings I will not let them win.
