Poodle

I'm a sucker for a poodle. Not only are they one of the most intelligent dog breeds, they are hypo-allergenic, not to mention adorable and soft and snuggly. At one point my late grandma had FIVE poodles! My great grandmother also loved them. It's in my blood. I want one, but it will have to wait. For now the stray cat we adopted will have to do.

Masquerade

One of the things on my lengthy bucket list is to attend a masquerade. There is something sexy and mysterious about them. The mask itself is symbolic. We all hide behind masks of some sort.

Europe Trip

In May I got to go to Europe with my parents and sister. It was my first time visiting in over twenty years. This time my sister and I spent a few days in Venice, Italy, before joining our parents on a cruise that hit Croatia and Greece. 

 Venice was dreamy. 

 Riding a gondola was on my bucket list. I loved it!

 I loved seeing all the masks. I want to attend a masquerade one of these days.

 Santorini, Greece was so lovely. 

 This was my first time on the beach in five years.

 Gorgeous view in Santorini.

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece. I learned about this in school. It's cool to see the real deal. 

 Nice view of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

 Split, Croatia.

My bodyguards. :)