LIFE AS I KNOW IT

11.23.2011

This Week in Photos ♡ My trip to Arizona.

Hello! This photos post is long overdue. Gomen. Every time I come back from a vacation, I feel like I take twice as long to recover and get back into the normal swing of things than the time actually spent away. Oh yeah, and I recently just had my first job interview! I was so nervous and slightly overwhelmed, but I hope it went well.

On to the pictures! My mom was born in Arizona, so most of my mom's side of the family still resides there. My cousin's cousin (we were pretty close while growing up) was getting married on 11/11/11 so we all drove down to celebrate the joyous event.

























The desert sky. // "A Parrot's Life for Me" rehearsal dinner. // My cousin's daughter, Riley, as the flower girl. Isn't she precious? // Tempe Center for the Arts. // Simple, yet beautiful wedding ceremony right along the water. // The elegant floral decor at each reception table made by my aunt/Mother of the Bride. Those cactus looking plants are actually candles!


Extended our stay for an extra day in AZ due to family emergencies, but I enjoyed being around family that I don't normally get to be around throughout the year. I even had an extra outfit! Proud of myself for actually packing well...yet I STILL manage to forget essential things. I think I should travel more...heh heh.









The hot tub that literally made me pass out. No more for me! // Riley and her baby bro, Gavin. SO CUTE! // SONORAN STYLE HOT DOG! So bomb. // A huge plate of Ziti with Italian Sausage. YUM.


Thanks so much for stopping by. To all my fellow US readers, HAPPY (early) THANKSGIVING! Hope you all will be eating lots and well with all your families! I am thankful to all that I have in life. Family, friends, a roof over my head to call home, and simply just being alive. As I'm getting older, I have come to realize that all of my needs tend to get pushed aside from all of my wants. Currently, I really don't need anything (but a job...), so until that day comes, I am going to live by my frugalness and instead, live each day to it's absolute fullest. Cheers!

30 comments on "This Week in Photos ♡ My trip to Arizona."
  1. Aww what a lovely venue to have the wedding :)

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family tomorrow sweetie, and hope you hear back from the people where you had your interview at. xxx

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  2. What beautiful wedding photos! I love that they used succulents as part of their florals too <3

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  3. Is that the same Sonoran Style Hotdog as seen on Man Vs Food? OMG It looks so bomb! What a beautiful wedding. The photos are great.

    Girl, I'm sure you nailed that job interview!

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  4. Looks like you enjoyed your trip! :D

    Can't remember the last time I attended a wedding. LOL

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  5. What a beautiful wedding! Her dress is fabulous!
    I have been to AZ a couple of times, mostly when I passed by on my way to Mexico.
    Hope you had fun :D

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  6. The theme of the rehearsal dinner was so cute!  The wedding and the reception were gorgeous!  I spy your H&M dress, hehe.  You look very pretty. ^^  And the food looks sooo good...nomnom.  Glad you had fun!

    Happy Thanksgiving!  Sending good vibes for your job interview being a success. :)  

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  7. You have a beautiful family, thanks for the pictures! Yikes for passing out and yay for the extra outfit.:D

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  8. Riley and Gavin are soooo adorable! Riley's got a cheeky grin hehehe
    Love the photos. I like the little, little details in a wedding.
    Congratz on getting a job interview and I'm sure it went well. It's still great for gathering experience :D

    Welcome back, hun! Thanks for spamming me with comments. I had a huge grin when I saw all the notifications! <3

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  9. Beautiful pics, what a lovely family =) Best wishes to your cousin ! My hubby had his bday on 11-11-11, hehe ! You're invited to enter my Chanel & Too Faced Giveaway !

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  10. Happy thanksgiving! I hope you get the job - that would be the perfect way to start off the holiday season :)

    The wedding looks like it was a beautiful event. I love how they had it outdoors on the waterfront!

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  11. Hope you had a wonderful lovely day with your family yesterday :)

    Aww looks like you had a lovely time in Arizona!

    RILEY IS SOOOO CUUUUUUUUUTE <3 And I love the details they had at the wedding

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  12. Riley and Gavin are both adorable! :D I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving dear. :)
    Thanks for sharing the pictures. ;)

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  13. such lovely pictures, thanks for sharing. The food pics are making me hungry :P hope your doing well sweetie xoxo

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  14. You're welcome. ^^ Hehe. I'm doing very well. Hope you are too!

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  15. Hehe. They are. :] I did! And you're very welcome!

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  16. I did! Ate lots and lots. Will be posting pictures soon. :D

    Arizona was a lot of fun. I enjoyed all the time spent with my family. 
    Hehe. She's such a ham~ but she's adorable. ^^

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  17. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you, Rinny! Ah, yes...I hope to get the job! It would be the best way to start off the holidays and the upcoming new year. :]

    Yes! It was definitely lovely. 

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  18. Thank you so much. ;] Aw, hope your hubby had a great birthday on such a momentous day!

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  19. Hehe. She does, doesn't she? So cute. XD
    I'm glad you enjoyed them!
    I HOPE SO. And yes, definitely all for the experience.

    Aw~ you're welcome! <3 I've missed out on so many of your adventurous vacays. :]

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  20. Aw, thank you so much Marie! :] <3

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  21. Hehe. Thank youuuu Kristine!! :D I did have fun. 

    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!! Ah~ I hope all goes well. ^^

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  22. Thank you! I had a wonderful time. :]
    I've never been to Mexico...though it is very close to Mexico. heh. 

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  23. I did! :D

    Aw, I love weddings. ^^ They're a lot of fun.

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  24. YES IT IS! Good eyes! hahaha. SO YUMMAY! :D

    I HOPE SO! Thank you Becky. <3

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  25. It was a simple, but beautiful location. :]

    Aww, thank you so much! I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope to hear from them too. Will keep you updated. ^^

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  26. aww what a beautiful wedding. Great family picture! I miss my fam :( lol

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  27. Thank you!! Aww~ hope you will be seeing them soon. ^^

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  28. Thank you so much Tiffany! Hope you had a wonderful holiday and I wish you the best of luck with that job! :D

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  29. The wedding is soo gorgeous! I love all the little details! The little kids your with are sooo cute!!!
    Sonoran hot dogs YUMMMMM!!!

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