Sunrise and Sunsets

Here's a toast to the sunrise 

I got up to see the morning I finished 

an eight day dog sitting job in Vero Beach. 

But,

 I just gotta say it, 

I am a sunset girl.

Here's the few I was able to see Gulf side. 

I was very blessed to be able to 

take care of a loving and talented pup. 

I got to see a rocket launch!

The sites in Vero Beach 

were lush, jungle green.

The warm temps were incredibly 

therapeutic for my sore muscles 

~ having broken my shoulder

a few months ago. 

Florida is for the snowbirds...and lizarding around.

I had some yummy foods!

This is a fish reuben. 

Delicious!

Smoothie!

Stromboli!

A huge blessing was that my maid of honor 

drove a few hours to come hang out!

We visited a treasure museum.

I'm such a tourist.

I went straight to Walgreens and bought swag.

Yes, I bought these sweats.

The next search was for postcards. 

I love sending friends and family greetings.

I bought this sand piper painting by a D friend!

No surprise, shopping was very beachy.

One of my favorite things is to take photos

of items that make me think of friends and family.

I spent a little more than my usual budget

and found some designer threads.

I bought some handmade cards at 

the Saturday morning

Vero Beach Farmer's Market.

I got to rest poolside 

and read a fun book

written by a friend. 

I went swimming and tested my 

healing shoulder and sore muscles. 

I did okay!

I went on beach walks and picked up trash.

And made some temporary art from it.

When I started to pick up these "balloons"

I was warned they were Man of War jellyfish

and to stay away...

I admired others' sand creations. 

I got bit by invisible bugs. 

I found very few shells during the entire trip.

I did some old fashioned site seeing. 

I went to church. 

When my dog sitting job ended 

a friend came to take me on an adventure 

to the Sarasota area.

I hope everyone got their postcards!

Next stop Naples.

I was able to see a friend's 

pickle ball tournament 

and stunning dwelling.

Then I enjoyed a visiting 

with another friend at her home.

I was able to complete my Florida

BINGO card by siting

two dolphin fins and one alligator tail and snout.

Saying goodbye to the warm, 

pillow soft sand was difficult. 

From Vero Beach, to Sarasota, to Naples

I was able to savor moments with friends 

and be overwhelmed with joy by sites and events. 

Back to the bright lights of Chicago.

My time home has mainly been spent visiting with friends 

and taking care of pups - plus a fantastic convertible ride to the city!

My life is very sweet.

I am thankful.

Looking back on the last few weeks 

I am able to say I am so grateful for 

friendships, travel, health and family.

I hope as you March onward 

you are experiencing joys as well. 

PEACE BE WITH YOU!

Jen Pen