{tank-Minden Chan, vest & pants-Sanctuary, sandals-Ted Baker, handbag-vintage Coach, necklace-Pamela Love}

Ahhh…..Brooklyn, what a nice place. Less car craziness, charming neighborhoods, like Carroll Gardens, which was our destination of choice, and yummy places to eat and adorable places to shop.

We completely fell for the quaintness and charm of Carroll Gardens, and chose this area in particular because of a suggestion from a friend to try Prime Meats, which is an incredible spot for beer, and well, meat! We had lunch here, and the interior is so amazing, with it’s vintage appeal and dapper decor. You can tell they took a lot of time in restoring the space to it’s luster. Afterwards we headed over to Farmacy, for some fountain treats and some friendly chatter with some of the guys that worked there. I had a root beer float, the hubby had a sundae.

They were Ah-mazing.

It’s an interesting feeling you get when you return from being on a trip, and experiencing a whole different type of lifestyle and surroundings. In some respects you’re happy to be home, but you also return with a new perspective. You’re kind of reminded there’s a whole other world out there, and heck, some of it you completely loved, and well others you could live without.

I left our “vacation” feeling a bit of relief, but also a little saddened, because I couldn’t continue my life with one of the most important persons’ in my life.

My best friend.

I reminisced about how we grew up with each other and the things we said we would do together. How we would always live near each other, get married at the same time, have kids at the same time and raise them together, grow old together…

Well obviously our lives took us on different paths, and all through my life she has always moved, and always just a little bit farther, until she was living in a completely different country, but we have always managed to somehow stay the best of friends. (The term BFF’s would be an understatement honestly.) Though I realize her path took her where she is today for a reason, and some could argue it was for the best, I still miss her. I miss just being able to pick up the phone and call her, or at a moment’s notice stop by and just hang out.

Don’t get me wrong, I have wonderful friends close by that I adore dearly, but my best friend can never be replaced, there’s just a different level of trust, and comfort that comes along with someone who has known you your whole life!

I’ve definitely been reflecting a lot these last few days since being back. Embracing and appreciating some aspects, while questioning and coming to certain realizations of other aspects of my life.

After eating and shopping, we later walked across the Brooklyn Bridge back over to the madness that is New York City!

My dogs were barkin big time.

Not gonna lie, this guy totally startled me as he approached.

But after the high-five, we were totally cool.

Here’s to truly being in the moment, and enjoying as much as life has to offer.