Beach Weekend Getaway

 

 Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. I start my new job today so I'm excited to get back into a work routine although I did thoroughly enjoy the downtime and lack of schedule. The bestie and I planned a trip out to Cocoa Beach for the weekend to relax and recharge before life gets busy again. We headed out there on Thursday afternoon and checked into a beachfront hotel. Unfortunately the weather wasn't in our favor on the first day so we couldn't enjoy the beach but we did have fun hanging out at Coconuts for some frozen drinks and a casual seafood dinner.


 Friday morning started off a little gloomy but the sun eventually came out so we were able to lounge on the beach and by the resort pool for most of the day. It was so good to finally work on getting a tan of course with lots of SPF.


In the evening we went out for the best seafood dinner we've ever had. C and I shared a lobster and snow crab dish which was amazing. We had no idea they would bring an entire whole lobster so you can imagine what a feast that was.


 Our hotel had a pretty cool beach bar and restaurant so we spent a lot of time there eating, drinking and listening to live music. We also met tons of fun people and had such a blast chatting with visitors from around the country. My ribs hurt from how much laughing we did over the weekend.


I introduced C to Snapchat so we played around with different filters which is always hilarious. More laughing ensued. Feel free to add me: emilyalisonb


On Saturday morning we woke up bright and early so we found a local cafe to grab some breakfast before checking out of the hotel. We decided to stick around the resort for a few hours to get some final hours of sun and relaxation before making the hike back home.
 


Saturday night consisted of relaxing at home and lounging after all the sun and traveling. My Snapchat of Lola explains it all!


On Sunday morning I woke up to the horrific news that a nightclub close to home had the deadliest mass shooting overnight in the US. I've been to that club on a couple occasions for bachelorette parties and know several friends in the LGBT community so it was extremely scary and sad news to absorb.


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After watching the news for several hours and checking in with different friends, K and I made some brunch at home and then got to work around the house putting up photos and decorating our walls, while keeping an eye on the news and any updates as more victims were identified throughout the day. Lots of family and friends were calling to make sure we were okay so it was a little hectic.


We had a quiet Sunday night at home to cap off the weekend and prepare for new adventures ahead, sadly with heavy hearts for my city and the victims of the terrorist attack.


Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending linkup.

22 comments

  1. That seafood looks incredible!! I have been craving that so much lately. We don't have anything too amazing seafood wise in my area of Texas, so that is my favorite thing to get when we go to the coast! So sad to hear about Orlando. I am praying for all those families!! Have a good week girl!

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  2. Good luck with the new job today! Sounds like the beach getaway was wonderful. So, so sad for your city, but so, so glad you are safe!

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  3. Oh my gosh that seafood dish you had on vacation looked amazing!! I hope your first day is success - good luck girl!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. Glad you were able to have a fun girls weekend before starting your new job! And my heart still breaks for our city but I am proud of how we've come together. Good luck today! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. I'm so glad you (and your friends) are safe. I knew you were further south, but I definitely thought about you this weekend. So glad that you had such a good weekend full of laughter. Knock them out the park this week! You've got this!!

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  6. Looks like it was a fun weekend at the beach despite the weather. Good luck at your new job. My thoughts and prayers are with of all you in Florida. So very sad. There are just no words for what happened. Hugs.

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  7. You know how thrilled I am you got to enjoy some beach time and laugh til your side hurts time with your bestie!!! Just what you needed to be ready for the big week!! Thought of you and your city when I heard the terrible news!! My prayers are with you for a great first day and Orlando for peace and healing!

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  8. So glad you enjoyed your weekend with your friend. That is what life is about. Very happy to hear you were safe, I was thinking about y'all. <3

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  9. I'm glad that you & your friends are safe. That seafood looks amazing. I don't know the last time I had really good seafood, or even any seafood actually...

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  10. So glad you girls had such a wonderful weekend at the beach, and you can't beat drinks at Coconuts and relaxation. Can't wait to hear all about your first day at the new job, you're going to rock it! And I've been wondering if this was the club we went to for your bachelorette, my heart is breaking for our city <3
    Green Fashionista

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  11. Glad you are ok and safe girl, so scary and terrible what happened especially that close to home. Sounds like the start of your weekend was awesome though and glad you could getaway before starting your new job!!

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  12. Your beach trip looks so fun! And all that food looks delicious!! We did some work around the house this weekend too, in between catching up on news of yesterday. Good luck and best wishes at your new job today!!!

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  13. I'm so glad you were able to enjoy your weekend and have such a great girls trip to the beach. That omelet looks delicious and I could really go for a nice frozen drink. So upsetting to hear what happened, there really aren't any words, sending all my love to Orlando.

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  14. It sounds like you had a great weekend spent with your bestie and Lola! Lola and Dart pretty much looked the same Saturday night sprawled out and exhausted on the couch! I hated hearing about the horrible events that happened in Orlando on Sunday morning! Lots of prayers and hugs sent your way!

    On a lighter note, good luck today as you start your new job!

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  15. So glad you are safe as well as ones you know. This is a tragedy of epic proportions and I am so sad for the victims.

    Looks like a fun beach weekend! Good luck at the new job!

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  16. I'm glad that you guys are ok and so are your friends. It's so scary that these types of things keep happening. I'm glad that you were able to relax and rest up before you start your new job--and hoping today goes smoothly for you!!

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  17. Cheers to girls' weekend and decorating at home!

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  18. Looks like a great weekend and that lobster is mouth watering! So sorry and I'm heavy hearted with the tragedy that happened on Sunday. Glad you are ok. Beautifully Candid

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  19. SO glad you're safe and sound and so sorry this is going on with your city! Hope your first day back to work is wonderful!

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  20. i hope your new job went well today.
    i cannot believe this shooting happened, and i am so sorry it happened so close to home for you. i am glad you are safe, and i am truly so sad for those that are not, and their families. what a horrible thing to have happened.

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  21. I'm so glad you and your friends are safe. I was thinking of you yesterday. Hope your new job goes well today! Glad you had such a nice weekend before your new job-that seafood feast looks amazing!

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  22. Hope you had a wonderful first day at your new job Emily!

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