A look back on our honeymoon in Tulum.

For the first half of our vacation, Karl and I stayed at Sol Caribe, which is a resort located in the reserve of  Sian Ka’an, about two hours South of Tulum. Aside from the road to get to the resort and our little rental car, everything about our stay was perfect. After all the stress of wedding planning it was so nice to relax on the beach and soak up as much all-inclusive goodness as we could. For the last five days, we traveled back up to Tulum and stayed at La Zebra. We ate fresh ceviche every day, went swimming in the bluest ocean and carried on laughable conversations in Spanish. We visited the ruins in Cobá and in Tulum.  The Cobá ruins had the ancient pyramid that you can climb. All one hundred twenty steps.  I have never really been scared of heights before, but combine poor choice of footwear (my saltwater sandals) and the fact that those steep steps were about 4,000 years old, definitely had me clutching onto dear life. But, I survived. And the few from the top was definitely worth the sweat. Another highlight of our trip were the turtles. One morning we saw tracks in the sand of a mama turtle, who had shuffled onto the beach to lay her eggs during the night. Then another night while we were watching a salsa dance party, we saw sea turtle’s hatch from their nest and crawl towards the ocean.  It was really remarkable to watch them follow the light of the moon. Since the beach was so crowded one of the beach guards ran around with a box and collected the turtles to make sure they made it safely to the sea. 

And of course, it was wonderful to have our first adventure as husband and wife.

 So, we’re officially married and I couldn’t be happier. There are lots of DIYs and pictures to come! So thankful for everyone who made our special day possible!

It’s hard to imagine that today marks my 30th year on this planet. When I really stop and think about it for long, it seems surreal. The other day when I was reflecting (ok, maybe panicking), I said to Karl that I didn’t think I accomplished much in the last 30 years. Fortunately in my state of panic, he reminded me otherwise. Perhaps it was the “I didn’t even write a before I turn 30 bucket list” or the “I’m getting married and I haven’t figured out my life yet” or the “by the time my mom was 30, she had 3 kids” talking. Could be a combination of all three, really? But when I look back on my last 30 years, I feel so fortunate and happy. So maybe I have never gone to Europe or have three kids like my mom did or have a permanent place to call my own yet, but I do know that I am surrounded by wonderful people in my life–who give me more than a brownstone ever could. (ok, maybe that last part is questionable :))

I have BIG dreams for this life of mine. And I feel so lucky that I don’t have to do it alone.

Bring it, 30. I’m ready for ya. First stop…

 A cake stand turned nail polish holder.  And in case you were wondering, they are not ALL mine…some are my moms.

Another concert to see Yacht Rock Revue with some of my friends. I didn’t think this show could top the first time that I saw them, but then Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass came out and sang “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” and it became epic. They have another show here in October and I will definitely be there. I’m okay with becoming a groupie, btw.

Trips in and out of this glorious city. This past weekend I visited my friend Vicki, who is living in Massachusetts this summer. We explored the cute town of North Hampton and shared lots of girl talk and laughs.

 A trip to Lamacland and a canoe trip on the Delaware River with our friends. I caught this fish and got my first sunburn of the summer.

Obviously, it’s been nice to do non-wedding activities and get out of the house, especially when the sun is shining. The ‘Back to School’ section was already on display at Target and it reminded me that the summer is flying by.  So, now I’m just trying to enjoy every minute of it before I’m back in the classroom! Even though the DIY list is somehow getting longer, I know I need to make the most of this summer (the last of my 20s and single life). How on earth did that happen so fast?