Wanderlust. Warning: Contagious!
Given the frigid temperatures the northeast has
presented these last few weeks, my mind has been wandering to a warmer
climate. I am one who was born with the "travel bug." For me, it has
been SIX years since I studied abroad. I miss it all on a daily
basis... just deciding on a whim to weekend in another European country,
try the local delicacies, see the sights and party with locals.
Lately, more than ever, I have been yearning to hop on a plane and go
pretty much anywhere my imagination [read: imaginary unlimited budget]
would take me. Anyone down for a tropical escape? Anyone?
At any rate, it sure is fun to daydream! I tend to start my days in
bringing my Tervis cup to Starbucks to be filled with their crack-like
coffee. In addition to getting a whopping $0.10 off each drink for
being green and bringing a reusable cup, it always yields a smile when
the message on it sinks in for the reader: Quit your job/Buy a ticket/Get a tan/Fall in love/Never return.
I couldn't help but buying something with this slogan on it last
summer when on the Vineyard. (FYI, it supports hot & cold drinks and
is 24 oz, while the typical "venti" is 20 oz., so you get more bang for
your 'buck without questioning by your barista!)
This post is not sponsored by The Island Company, but Spencer's mantra
is one everyone should adopt! I have a cut-out of it on my desk whenever
I need a minute to mentally escape. It may help you get through the
New England winters like it does me, looking forward to escapes of any
kind, especially with NYC up this weekend!
Daydreaming is the first step toward our plan of
following this and retiring to an island by age 30 (err...40?)! Read up
on the story behind the company's mantra here:
Wishing wanderlust upon all of you, gals! Tell us, where does your mind wander?
p.s. Check out our ever-growing Pinterest boards for more visual inspiration!!
- Meredith
Just found your blog over from the Everygirl. I'm here in Boston too, I work as a Designer Marketing Exec down in Southie. Love your blog so far! Next on my list to travel to is a Tour De South of sorts, I want to visit Raleigh, Charleston, Savannah, Atlanta and back up to Nashville (which I've been to twice already but love). The southern architecture and food is SO different from Boston, but I do love my city and exploring the neighborhoods on the weekend. Next up is Charlestown and Bunker Hill :)
ReplyDeleteGreat hearing from you, Heather and thanks for reading! Your travel plan sounds fab. We'll check out your blog for updates!
ReplyDeleteCharlestown is great, definitely a hidden gem in Boston. Enjoy exploring the neighborhood and be sure to hit Warren Tavern, our favorite watering hole in "the 'town."