My New Year is going something like this...

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Is there anything better than the smell of fresh brewed coffee in the morning? Seriously. Ice coffee and John's oatmeal pancakes are the best on Sunday, preferably after I've been out on the water relaxing. During brunch we talked about the day. My morning went like this - we took the boat out at sunrise and explored the solitary morning hours before beaching for my run along the surf. When I got hot, I dove in the surf, came up for air and flowed right into yoga on the sand. Yoga in the sand is rather hard without a mat.

Perhaps I worked up an appetite?

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Over the 4th of July Weekend we went to the beach and stayed at the condo in Jupiter. Coda used the elevator to get up and down the stairs so we didn't put any pressure on her neck. At first she kinda got real nervous and started shaking as the floor began to move. After a couple times she got over realizing all the fun was outside, not inside.

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Hint: It's off the mainland in the Gulf of Mexico. Here is a more expansive view of the area.

Living near the coast and having a boat means upkeep and maintenance for safety and comfort. We make sure every flare, fire extinguisher, and flotation device is ready for quick access before the season kicks off. In addition, we check anchor lines and doors for loose hinges. Did I mention this is in addition to the tune up and battery replacements. Boating is not for everyone; but, if you are responsible and don't mind upkeep and boat safety regulations you are cut for some serious adventure.

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Squeezing my own orange juice is one of the perks I enjoy on a beautiful morning. The weather is perfect in February because I don't sweat or get cold during the day. I'm pretty sure my dog Coda lives for a run on the leash with me or anyone that can keep up with her. This was a day to pack up the dog and head to the park. While there we must have greeted about 50 other dogs out with the same idea. My girl likes car rides and shopping in the pet store after a long day. She isn't as rambunctious in the isle when she is worn out.

Over the weekend I played outside quite a bit. Can you blame me? The warm day enticed me to shed my jacket, my shoes, and sip rum runners by the sea. When you live in paradise sometimes it's hard to imagine places like Boston with snow on the ground.

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I hope you are enjoying your weekend. The sun is shining and its breezy with gorgeous weather to sit outside and enjoy a drink while running a few errands.

For Christmas, I was given a pair of the Lululemon groove pants and they were the wrong size. I had to go back to the store to get a smaller pair. I'm not going to lie, I had a hard time keeping my wallet in my purse. It's a good thing I'm a saver or I would have bought a few tops to go with the pants.

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Don't hate me because I can't stand the mall. Black Friday shopping scares me. I do enjoy the deserted beaches and parks. My neighborhood feels empty since most people were up at 4am searching for parking spots near electronic stores. Maybe if I had family that lived for it like a bunch of sisters or something...but I don't.

To me, this day is reserved for long hikes in the redwoods or a run down the beach. If I were in the mountains, I'd be dusting off my snowboard and headed to the nearest fresh powder.

Whichever you prefer I hope you enjoy your day.