The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

I finally rented The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and it wasn't anything like I imagined; I still really liked it though. Walter lives a relatively boring life. When people talk to him, he zones out, imagining what would happen if he said or did things differently. He manages photo negatives for Time magazine. He works closely with a famous photographer who shoots breath-taking photos in exotic locales. After a series of events, Walter decides to quit thinking about things and actually do them. So, he sets off to track down the photographer. This leads him on many adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Once he's had a taste of really living life, when he returns from his trek he continues to live brave. It's a super cool movie and I recommend it. It features beautiful scenery and several places which are now on my bucket list. :)

Recipe #16: Tuna Avocado Salad

I kept seeing tuna salad recipes using avocado and decided to try it. I actually enjoyed this recipe. I felt, I used much less mayo than I normally do; success!

Ingredients:
2 cans of tuna
1 chopped avocado
3 eggs chopped
1 tablespoons of peas
A pinch of salt
1/2 cup of mayo
1/4 cup of great northern beans

Music I'm Currently Digging

I happened upon great violinist, Lindsey Stirling and I loved this version of All of Me with John Legend. Love it or what?

Through Itunes radio top 50 dance songs, I happened upon the next two songs. Armin van Buuren and his song, This is what it feels like:

Check out Glenn Morrison's Goodbye:

All these are so catchy, right? Somehow, they all fit my current mood.

30 Things About Me/Things I've Learned in My 30 Years

1. It's better to have a few close friends than to have a lot of surface-level friendships
2. I need friends who encourage me to be me, not them
3. I have more people in my corner than I realize
4. Now is always the right time to apologize and try to make the relationship right. They may not accept your apology, but it still means something and you still did the right thing.
5. Eating healthy really does make all the difference
6. Any amount of exercise is better than none
7. Laughing really is the best medicine
8. Learn something from every situation; even bad ones. Don't let the lesson be wasted.
9. Sometimes it's okay to open up and let people know you're struggling; we're all human. People appreciate realness.
10. Nothing makes me happier than planning a trip and of course taking that trip ;)
11. Journaling has been a life-saver and helps me process how I'm feeling about things
12. I'm a processor; I need time to process through my thoughts and emotions
13. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is find your voice and stand up for yourself
14. Prayer and my relationship with God get me through each day. He is my Strength!
15. My love language is words of affirmation. Say something sincere and sweet and I'll never forget it. I save e-mails and cards with kind words. On bad days, I reflect on those words.
16. Working out helps me unwind, otherwise I'm tense and a bear ;)
17. You become like your friends, so choose friends carefully
18. Dancing makes me happy
19. I take pride in cooking and baking; I love to try new recipes
20. Sometimes, you just have to laugh at yourself. It's a better alternative to crying.
21. Reading is the next best thing to traveling; it makes me feel like I'm somewhere else
22. I love the feel of the sun on my skin
23. I will cry tears of joy when I finish my Masters; less than 3 years to go now ;)
24. I fall down, but I always get back up. I'm stronger than I think, because I have God in my life.
25. I'm a list maker and get great joy from crossing things off my list
26. I'm a wild woman when I'm on a jet ski; I've gone up to 49 mph after which I've panicked, screamed, and let off the gas!
27. I have killer road rage!
28. Prayer changes everything; especially me
29. Never take your relationships for granted. I have the best friends and family ever!
30. I love naps!!!

Ireland

It's official, the Ireland trip is on! I'll be going in roughly six weeks. I'll be going with a family member, who I've never traveled with. We've never spent 10 whole days together, so this should be interesting and I'm really excited! I'm also thrilled that they've agreed to drive. I don't know how to drive stick and the thought of driving on the opposite side of the road terrifies me. I'm pretty spoiled, as they're letting me set the itinerary.

Any thoughts of places I should see in Ireland? So, far I'm planning to fly into Shannon and fly out of Dublin. After Shannon, the plan is to stay in Doolin for two nights to see the Cliffs of Moher and Burren. After that, we'll head to Dingle for two nights. There we will see the Blasket Islands, Dingle Peninsula, and Slea Head. Next, we'll be off to Kenmare for a night or two. There we'll see the Rings of Kerry, Skellig Michael, Muckross House, and maybe even Killarney. Off to Kinsale for a night to see the Blarney Castle/Blarney Stone kissing and Cork. Somewhere before we head to Dublin we'll also see the Rocks of Cashel, Waterford, Kilkenny, Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, and the Gardens of Powerscott. If there is an extra day we'll head north to see Kells, Trim, the Hill of Tara and Drogheda. Our last stop is Dublin where we'll spend at least two nights. There we hope to see Trinity College, Book of Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Hard Rock Cafe, a couple of places I can't remember and possibly also Howth. My cousin will be in Dublin the same time as me, so we're hoping to meet up. Out of everything I've read and researched; I'm most excited to see the Cliffs of Moher!

I'm nervous about the prospects of rain. I'm also nervous that it may be cold. Am I forgetting anything? Any tips for my trip?