Honestly one of the things that makes me happiest about being back here is how happy Smudge is. She has always loved it here, the space, all the critters, the sunshine coming in the window... she is usually laying in her bed on the window seat watching geckos and birds or laying in a sunbeam having a nap. She loves it outside too, but this time of year I don't really trust her or the Florida wildlife enough to just let her roam the backyard!
Also we are pretty happy too :)
As a housewarming gift for myself, Josh and I went out and bough a Avocado tree and a Key Lime tree. It will be a while before either produce but I'm excited to watch them grow!
We got this lovely Dish Garden from my parents and brother as a "Welcome Home" gift. So pretty. Another plant to nurture and watch grow.
On Saturday, Josh and I braved the heat and went to the New Port Richey Caribbean Festival. We got some delicious food (I got some of the Paella pictured) and listened to some great music. We ask wandered the streets of NPR and looked at all the old buildings and beautiful murals.
We went to one of my favorite food trucks, Reel Bar-B-Que near our house. He had posted that he had some Wagyu brisket left over from a catering event he was doing later in the day and we had to try it. Not even kidding, this was one of the most amazing foods I have ever tasted. The brisket was fall apart, melt in your mouth and seasoned perfectly. Seriously, I can't even describe it. I gave Smudge a tiny little taste when we got home, and she ran around like a crazy cat for about 20 minutes after.
I got these compostable phone cases from Pela Case, a Canadian company, and I am so excited about them. They are apparently super protective and shock resistant (which I need), they are cute, a portion of the sales goes to environmental initiatives and when I am sick of them I will just go bury them in my yard. Such a great idea!
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