Show Us Your Life-Fav Vacation Spot!

So, my new blog friend, Carol, participated in a thing called "Show Us Your Life" on Kelly's Corner. I've seen a couple other peeps do it and decided to participate! Plus, it's an excuse to post more St. Lucia pics again. haha... I don't have some of my pics from previous vacays on this computer yet (I know I know I need to get them off the old laptop), but the ones I have on here are tops anyway!

Before I get to St. Lucia, I HAD to mention Chicago. I.love.Chicago! And yeah yeah, I know what some of ya'll are thinking, but no.. really.. It was convenient that an ex lived in one of my favorite cities but that's definitely not when I started loving it. *awkward I-smelled-something-bad-scrunched face* And what's more important is one of my best friends lives there, Lauren!!! :) And the first time I went to Chicago I was in college... the second time, Lauren showed me around. The city is amazing.... and here are a few reasons why!

You cant mention Chicago and not mention the shopping... from little boutiques to Michigan Ave's Magnificent Mile, there's something for everyone. Here are Lauren and I in front of the Hancock building ( black bldg to the right).

During the spring/summer, the place is alive with people-in parks, at the beach, shopping, reading a book outside! It's just so energizing and fun!
And at Christmas, they have a fireworks display after the Christmas parade!! (hence all the people). Fireworks.Christmas.Cocoa. HELLLO, people! Youjustcantgowrong. The city is just aglow with Christmas lights and it just feels kinda magical.. even in the freezing weather (except when your feet go numb. That kinda sucks).
And the carriage rides... I'm sure they get annoying to people there, but I love carriage rides. I've never been on one in a big city like NYC or Chicago and have always wanted to...especially snuggled up in the cold. Tulsa offers them at Christmastime from the garden center, but it's not the same...*pouty face* (I realize my vision of this doesn't include horse sh*t or bums passed out on the sidewalk as you trot past in a carriage, but let me have my fantasies, people).

And..... you saw it coming, so I dont wanna disappoint (you're soooo saying "not again! haha)

ST. LUCIA!!!!!!!! Not only was it my first vacay with Eric, but it was amazing-the people, the food, the experience, the scenery, the adventure, the culture.... There are very few places I'd want to go twice....b/c the world is SO massive, why not try as many places as possible?! But, St. Lucia... I would definitely want to return to. You guys have read my wordy plethora of blogs about the place, but this was easily the best vacation I've ever had for a lotta reasons! :)

Mountain-check. Ocean-check. Jackie and Eric-check. Drinks in coconuts-Chuuuh-eck!
One thing I didn't tell you before is from school age, children are taught that tourists are good! (b/c we are. duh). ;) Therefore, there is very very very little crime against tourists b/c it's their main income and people understand that. Children are taught to wave and greet tourists.
The upgrade to a private villa with pool didn't exactly hurt the experience.. just sayin...

Ahhhh, I want to go back...American sent me an email today telling me companions fly free to Barbados when you book this week.. Eh? Takers?

And I took back the dress I originally bought for the Tool Academy party. It was just too scandalous for me. I would have been tugging and pulling at it all night. Plus, when posed the wrong way, I was a censored photo waiting to happen...*nervous* So, here's the new digs for the partay! Thank you, Forever 21 for a cheap costume that appropriately covers the girls.

The bracelet is red with leopard print. The belt's silver part is plastic! LOL! Will be with black short shorts and heels. Oh and a fake barbed wire tat on my arm (thank you Sp*ncers!). Although that tat makes me nervous since I'll have a spray tan....I'm referring to the taking off the tat thing.. Hmm...

Here's what I'll look like from the back... Oh yeah... This is why I loved the shirt...I'm an angel, people! The best part was telling everyone who stared at my pile of inappropriate stuff to try on about the party... Hello awkward, meet Jackie. Pretttty sure I looked like the creepy girl who strips on the weekends carrying 4 bustiers, lace tights and a sequined miniskirt. Whatever.

Gracie asked to wear my jewelry. I had to oblige. Oh and the glasses, too. I bribed her with 20 minutes of tirelessly playing "chase" around the apt with her ball for this photo. She doesn't understand bribes. I tell myself she does. I'm going to be such a good parent. *nervous*