Just a girl & a boy from the beach

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Point and Shoot: Vegas

Playing along here

Love Karen and Joshua xo

This is just a quick post to let you all know that Joshua and I are alive and well. I will do a proper update later but wanted to quickly post before Joshua and I go out to dinner. We have spent the last few nights in Vegas and it is truly insane and HOT! Even when you get off the plane you are met with this insane dry heat that just wants to melt your eyeballs. In the shade it is not too bad just stay out of the sun.

The first night we arrived I was wrecked. After the emotional aspect of saying goodbye to my loved ones and then the insane amount of flying time it takes to get here all I wanted to do was crash. Not to mention I had lost my ankles to flying and were now met with these beautiful replacement cankles that made me want to cut my skin to relieve the pressure.

After a quick nap we got dressed up and headed out to dinner. Now I don't want to carry on about the food too much but just lets say there is NO NEED TO ORDER STARTERS!!! Serving sizes are huge but it is so yum. Then we headed over to Planet Hollywood where we watched Peep Show staring Holly Madison. For those who don't know Peep Show is a Burlesque show which essentially is a musical with dancing and nudity. Now I know that is not everyone's thing but I loved it was AHMAZING. Not to mention the insane front row seats that Joshua got me for my birthday (Loved them so much!) After we met Holly Madison. She was nice but note to self don't get your photo taken next to a 5 foot nothing teeny tiny girl because it will not be forgiving.

Speaking of which I am coming to terms with the fact that I am a giant. I always knew I was tall but when you are surrounded by people the same height you forget. I am at least a foot tall than the average girl so when I do see tall ones I am tempted to go stand next to them:)

Anyway after that I went home and crashed while Joshua went out. He saw Steve Aoki and he blew him away. He crowd surfed and everything!!

The next morning we went to the MGM Wet Republic Pool Party. Joshua had organised a day bed and there is honestly no other way to do it... Our waitress made sure our drinks were always full and that we had everything we needed. Joshua actually managed to drink a whole bottle (as in one litre) of Captain Morgans which was quite the achievement. After we went back home the lack of sleep FINALLY caught up with Joshua and he crashed. I got dressed up to go out for dinner. But once I was walking around I couldn't figure out what I wanted so I did a little bit of shopping... in heels!! I am very impressed with my effort considering I am so tall I normally only wear heels when going out and since working at the pub I haven't worn heels much at all. So I was very impressed that I could shop in heels. I didn't really buy much just a few bits and pieces.

This morning we were both very keen to chill out so we hit Hooters up for lunch. It was fun and I would definately recommend the wings. Then some more shopping this afternoon while we visited the sugar factory, Caesars Palace amongst others.

So far things have been great. It is exciting to be somewhere so different even if we are both pretty tired. We miss all our family.

Love to you all

Karen and Joshua xoxo

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Oh How Wise You Are Bob Marley

Love you Joshua,

Karen xoxo

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Who Are You?

Joshua is still away at work (for his last swing for a while) so here are my answers and I will add his and repost them when he gets home:)

On a side note it is only 8 days till we fly out!!

1. What time did you get up this morning? K: 5.45 am
2. How do you like your steak? K: Medium Rare
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema: K: I can not remember but I am sure it was wtih Joshua
4. What is your favourite TV show? K: One Tree Hill
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? K: At the moment... CANADA:) But I am not to worried about the location as long as I am with people I love and who love me.
6. What did you have for breakfast? K: A coffee and raisin toast
7. What is your favorite food? K: STEAK
8. Foods you dislike? K: Apricot Chicken
9. Favorite place to eat? K: At restaurants. I love getting dressed up and going out to dinner. Even better because I don't have to cook.
10. Favorite dressing? K: Does Gravy count as a dressing? If not probably Mayo
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? K: A Ford Falcon Ute... which I have just sold:( :( :(
12. What are your favorite clothes? K: Bathers
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? K: Paris
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? K: 1/2 Empty
16. Favorite time of day? K: Lunchtime
17. Where were you born? K: In a little town called Narrogin in West Australia
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? K: Water Polo
19. What is your favorite fragrance? K: Other than favourite perfumes... I love the smell of bleach, the ocean and roast cooking... although not in thats particular order.
20. What is your favorite face cream? K: Haha Sunscreen
21. Favorite fruit/vegetable? K: Fruit would be oranges. Vegetable its a toss up between sweet potato and corn.
22. People watcher? K: Yes
23. Are you a morning or night person? K: Probably a night person but thats because I am used to working at night.
24. Do you have any pets? K: No. But I claim my sisters dogs Indah and Ronan Dex as mine as well.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? K: Its not new but exciting wise it is only a few days until we fly out to the old US of A.
26. What did you want to be when you were little? K: Happy
27. What is your favorite memory? K: Do I have to pick just one? First time I wakeboarded would have to be up there.
28. Are you a cat or dog person? K: A dog person... cats are too stuck up
29. Are you married? K: No
30. Always wear your seat belt? K: Yes the parents taught me well
31. Been in a car accident? K: No thank goodness
32. Any pet peeves? K: Light switchs that turn off/on at more than one spot
33. Favorite pizza toppings? K: Meat of any discription.
34. Favorite flower? K: Roses
35. Favorite ice cream? K: Banana
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? K: Hungry Jacks
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? K: I didn't got it first time:)
38. From whom did you get your last email? K: Facebook lol
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? K: In the travel agents. Where to next, Jess? :)
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? K: Me and the Sister went to Kalbarri on SUnday for the day. Just because we could. It was lovely.
41. Like your job? K: Well I am unemployed but I do enjoy being a bartender.
42. Broccoli? K: If I have to. I am rather indifferent
43. What was your favorite vacation? K: I loved Bangkok
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? K: Joshua and his Family
45. What are you listening to right now? K: The radio
46. What is your favorite color? K: Green
47. How many tattoos do you have? K: Two
48. coffee drinker? K: OHHHHH YEAHHHHH:)

Love Karen (and Josh from afar) xoxox