Royal Wedding Recap

Sarah Burton was the designer of choice for Kate Middleton's wedding dress this morning.  Although there were mixed reviews of the gown, "feeling more like a Kate Middleton design then a Sarah Burton design," I think we can all agree that it was beautiful.  I think we should also keep in mind, that Kate is in fact the one wearing the dress, not Sarah, therefore I think it is totally appropriate that it has more of Kate's traditional flare.

Here are a few moments that I will remember as I sat on my couch at 5:30am watching the event take place:

1) Kate's confidence and grace was extraordinary and not one tear was shed (visible to the audience), by her or her family.

2) Pippa Middleton looked stunning as Maid of Honor.

3) Broadcasters covering the wedding stated "the second Kate leaves the hotel to head to Westminster Abbey is the moment she will leave her old life behind."

4) Will and Kate's first kiss on the balcony was a little short.  I know Will doesn't like PBA (public display of affection), but this is your wedding day Will, it's ok to kiss!

5) The color of Camilla's pleated suit dress was described as "duck egg blue." I have no idea why that detail stuck in my head but it did.

6) The hats that Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York wore were hideous and screamed for attention.

7) Kate's wedding band was a little tight going on the finger

8) The tiara worn by Kate belonged to the Queen's mother, who also wore it on her wedding day.

9) I loved the ceremonial tradition of Kate's father handing over his daughter by passing her hand first to the priest, then to Prince William.

There isn't a 10th moment that comes to mind as of now, but I will be sure to update you if one more comes up.

St. John U.S.V.I.

I wanted to share a little slice of heaven (my recent vacation to the 9 mile long and 3 mile wide island of St. John), so here are a few pictures that I think are "screen saver" worthy.

Hanging with Jimmy Vee and Travis Miller (Author's of Gravitational Marketing) at the Automotive Marketing Boot Camp!

My Mom On Her 60th

Idea copied from Christine Cackles....

A: If you were an Animal, which would you be?  Elephant. They are smart, nice, live long lives, fat and generally happy. What could be better?
B: Books, what's on your reading list? Currently reading Jane Eyre.  I was never required to read it for school (hmm, interesting reflection on the level of my English/Lit. courses), so I have been diving into it to see what this autobiography is all about.
C: Compulsive about anything? Must agree with Christine on this one...clean bathrooms but I HATE cleaning them.  Hair in the bathroom makes me cringe. 
D: Dreams - Do you dream in color? Do you remember them? I don't remember all of them, but when I do they are pretty standard (i.e. being chased or raped).
E: Eating - What's your favorite unusual snack? Right now, Combos. However, my food obsessions change on a monthly basis.
F: Favorite Things - Name a few: Top 5 are as follows: 
(1) Foot Massages.  I will walk into a nail salon and request this along with pay extra for it. 
(2) Handbags. I am a handbag designer so that one is obvious. 
(3) Shoes. The best compliment to a great bag is a great pair of shoes, right?! 
(4) Lip Gloss. Whenever I feel the need for a little change I always buy a new lip gloss.  Funny how I continuously buy the same shade. Refer to picture on the right, and yes, those all just came out of my bag.
(5) Dunkin Donuts. I cant start by day without iced coffee (winter or summer, always iced).
G: Giggles - What/Who makes you laugh? Lot's of people! If you are not laughing then you are not living life!
H: Hot - What/Who is 'hot' to you? Beyonce and Pierce Brosnan 
I: Fill in the blank: I am = feeling good!
J: Jealous of anything? Hmm...not of anything or anyone in particular but can't deny the feeling at some points
K: Also Known As: Carebear or Carr
L: (I think L got lost in the copy/paste.) 
M: Meeting People - How does it make you feel? I am a people person and love meeting new people. I get my energy from being around others.
N: Name - I was named after my great grandma Carrie Valentine.
O: Observant - What's around you right now? Some awesome people (have to agree with Christine on that one)

P: People - Who's special in your life? My fiance, my family and my precious, adorable, best niece/god-daughter Lucy Violet! Never knew you could be so proud of a 2 year old until she was born! See picture to the right.
Q: Any Quirks about yourself? I am corny and tend to bring out the quirkiness in others.
R: What do you do for Recreation? Run, Yoga, Read. My friend (@LindsayCHerman) actually made a tee-shirt that says "Runner, Reader, Yogi" pretty much sums it up. Love it.
S: Sing - Where do you do it? Have a favorite tune? Car. Beyonce (aka "B," we are tight)
T: What's at the Top of your To-Do List? Be a part of the rapidly growing company, PCG!
U: Any Unusual experiences? Several unusual eating experiences- Tricked into eating lamb nuts.  I was told they were like potato chips.  When I was in China we ordered chicken and shrimp, so out came a boiling pot and the chef dumped in the live, swimming shrimp, then out came the cooked chicken... with the beak, skin and feathers attached. I know it is custom to show how fresh the food is, but my appetite was not ready for that.
V: Vegas, Vienna, Venice...How far have you traveled? Favorite City? Italy, Spain and Hong Kong/China. Florence is an amazing city and I want to go back.
W: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall...Favorite Season? Fall.
X: Ex's, things you don't do anymore and won't do again: Have to think, I'll get back to you on that one. 
Y: You - Name 5 things most people don't know about you: I love reading about the asian culture (I like to secretly believe that I have a little in my blood), I was an Asian Art minor and graduated a semester early from Gettysburg College, I am TERRIBLE at history and geography and not afraid to admit it, easily turn different shades of purple/red if I am embarrassed or trying to lie (if you know me then you know that fact), I am very blunt (once again, if you know me you know that fact as well) but I think that explains that I don't really hide anything from people. If you know me then you know what I am about. No secrets or surprises :)
Z: Zero to Zenith - Where are you in life? Happy place.

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