Nautical Nonsense!

Yay, my 3rd day blogging! Just wanted to rejoice for being consistent :)
Today was another beautiful day and I had the opportunity to enter Greek community Tarpon Springs, FL! It was very cool to enter into a different culture than I'm used to and experience the Greek food, shopping, and people. Opa! We visited the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks on a boat tour and learned the history of the Docks and how that area has been the prime sponge provider of Florida and other areas for years! On our way out to the island we saw a family of dolphins surfing on the small, rolling waves and once we arrived we had time to walk around and collect shells. Since I knew we were going boating and shopping, I figured a cute and lightweight nautical outfit would be appropriate:

Disclaimer: Pleaseee ignore my awful v-neck sunburn! Seems the sun here is a bit stronger, don't be alarmed! I made sure to use some sunblock today. Crisis diverted!

Top: American Eagle Outfitters

Chambray: American Eagle Outfitters

Shorts: American Eagle Outfitters

Sandals: American Eagle Outfitters

Cross body bag: Target

(I swear I shop at other places besides AE! Just happened to splurge there before I left!)

 It always amazes me to see how vast the clear, blue water is and how it seems unending. I think water is such an amazing part of God's creation and I couldn't help but be reminded of the scripture in Matthew 8:27 "The disciples were amazed. Who is this man? they asked. Even the winds and waves obey him!" The ocean is such a large and powerful body of water and thinking about the height waves can reach amazes me; but what amazes me even more is thinking about an even bigger, more powerful, and unconditionally loving God who reigns. God desires for us to come to Him and He is revealing Himself all around, if we will just be willing to notice. I think that the ocean reflects so many characteristics of God: peace, beauty, power, strength, and the list goes on and on. It's not too often that I get to appreciate the vastness of God's oceans... so it's nice to reflect on what I saw :)I made a friend on the island :) I know, I'm such a dork! I love critters.

Anywho, I hope you all had a wonderful Tuesday...? Being on vacation always makes me lose track of the days! Thanks for being so supportive (if you're reading this blog) and bearing with me as I'm on the front end of this whole blogging thing ;) Just another day on my journey...
Stay encouraged!

-love, anjelica

Goodbye Pittsburgh, Hello Sunshine State!

Here comes the sun!
So after much anxiety about flying out of Pittsburgh- I was super nervous to fly- I have arrived in sunny Florida, and I couldn't be more excited! It's only day #1 and I've already walked along the gulf, put my TOMS in the sand, and laid poolside while watching palm trees blow in the wind. I'm looking forward to taking spring break as a time to rest and rejuvenate from the chaotic college life. I think it's easy to get so caught up in the busyness of life that I forget what it truly means to rest. It is a major blessing being here at my grandmas and being able experience her lifestyle for 8 days. With so much to do in so little time it's bound to be an exhilarating break! And I fully intent on blogging throughout it... I'm realizing how casual Florida is, so my outfit today reflected that. I didn't go anywhere public really, so I just threw on a tank and shorts to hangout by the pool.

Tank: H&M

Shorts: American Eagle Outfitters

Sunglasses: CVS (because I forgot mine!)

This week I get two things that I love: horses & nautical (boats, anchors, beach).
If there is one thing I'm passionate about, it's horses. I've ridden horses since I was little, and I am still obsessed. That is why I am ABSOLUTELY THRILLED that I get to attend the Tampa Bay Downs horse races on Wednesday! This was a surprise from my grandma and her diva friend ;) I can't wait to put a cute little outfit together and go off to the races! Do you girls have any ideas on what to wear to the track? Let me know, sometimes I can use a little creativity! Catch you tomorrow, stay encouraged!

-love, anjelica