The opportunity to go to Manhattan came up quickly and I couldn’t refuse. It was a last minute decision and I have to say I am usually not a spontaneous person. I have been there several times so I had already seen the usual tourist attractions such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Central Park and The Financial District. That said, there is so much more to see and do.
A few years ago my parents moved to Nashville and recently I was able to visit them for 5 days. I must say I was looking forward to spending some one on one time with them because it had been almost 20 years since I had that opportunity. It was going to be a bit of a getaway. My daughter was coming with me but ended up heading to Orlando with my sister on a Universal tour! I was secretly happy I didn’t have to chaperone that trip!
I love to travel and explore new places. But, the thought of packing can be overwhelming especially if you are going to an unfamiliar place. I must admit that my history of packing is subpar to say the least. As a matter of fact, most of the time my family just points and laughs at me when I roll out my rather large (as they would put it, massive and jumbo) suitcase. Well, I am getting better and I have learned some helpful packing tips that I will share with you… I am a work in progress.
My good friend and interior decorator, Kali Weber, owner of Chatham House Interior Design invited me to the Grand Opening of her design store in Petoskey, Michigan. I was excited to support her new endeavor. I love to support women having their own business and Kali is someone who always inspires me. It was an easy choice to head up to and visit Petoskey, Michigan. I was really excited about going because it had been a number of years since I visited Petoskey. There is some of the best shopping in the state in this quaint town. There are so many summer activities such as boating, shopping and biking, it’s hard to fit it all into a couple of days.