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Mandarine

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Hi girls!!!!

I''m so sorry I''ve been MIA!....I actually went home on vacation! (Venezuela) and forgot to tell you guys I was going
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I really didn''t get on the internet much....I was busy running errands, hanging out with old friends and my family
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I had a great time but I''m exhausted!!!!!!! and a little sad
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I just got back tonight so I''ll probably see my dear BF and pick up my little doggie sometime during the week
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I see I have a lot of posts to read and a lot of new engagements!!! so to all of you that got engaged while I was away: Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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M~
 
Yay! Mandarine, you were missed, girl. We were trying to figure out if you melted away with your broken a/c. Is it fixed now? And how was your vacation?

Yay, too, for getting your puppy back tomorrow. I go through withdrawls when I''m away from Flip for too long....

Glad to know all is well in your world!
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The a/c is working! thank God!!!

The vacation was awesome!!!! it's great getting spoiled by parents, friends and family
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. I was sad to come back though...but I feel it was good to get away. I was getting so wrapped up in this engagement thing that I needed to get away from the "routine" and have time for me.

I still love and adore my BF....and I still consider myself an LIW
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but, I came back with a clear head and ready to take it easy and let things take it's course. I'm done wondering (at least for a while)...it was really driving me nuts for a while and I want to enjoy what I have now and make sure I make the right decisions when the time does come.

I can't wait to see my doggie!!!!!!!! and of coruse, my BF
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(don't tell him I mentioned the puppy before him though...hehe)

M~
 
Haha. When Paul''s here for a few days on break from teaching, he always teases me about how my first "loving" is for FlipFlop, then he gets what''s left. How can you not love on a fuzzy little thing who never gives you issues other than having to clean up after them every once in a while?
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I''m glad you had *you* time. It''s important. Clear mind is always good, too. I rarely have one, since I think entirely too much.

You''re right, there have been a lot of engagements in May. Equ foresaw it, and she was right! And she was one of them, too!
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Oh your vaycay sounds like fun and much needed! It is always fabulous to clear your head and take a step back from things! So do you have any fabulous pics of the country to share? Out of the country I have only ever been to Israel. What was the climate and foliage like where you were? Oh I am jealous just thinking about it!

I remember when I was younger and we went on vacation I would cry a couple times from dog withdrawal! Hehe.
 
Mandarine! Welcome back!
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To answer your question in fisher's thread: YES, this is MY ring!! We bought in on Saturday, I am sooo excited!!
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Check out these two threads for more info! My amazing B&M buying experience!

Do tell us more about your vacation!! Pics too please!
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Glad you''re back, Mandarine
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, and that you enjoyed your trip to visit family. Those trips are the best, aren''t they?
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Welcome back Mandarine!

I''d love to hear any reccomendations you have about visiting Venezuela. My DF and I think we''re going to go to South America for our honeymoon -- Brazil & Venezuela are at the top of our list, but we''d like to add another country or two. We''re planning on going for 2 weeks. I''d love any suggestions, must-sees, tips, etc. Much thanks!
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Thanks for all the messages
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Anchor - Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! the ring is amazing!!!

Ellewoods - Venezuela is in a bad political situation right now....but people still go there and it''s fine. You just have to be aware of your surrounding (like in any Latin country!). Don''t wear rings or expensive jewerly when you go...or at least I wouldn''t recommend it because it could get you in trouble. Try to keep a low profile and ALWAYS bargain for lower prices! (on cabs, etc). This is tru for any latin country...

As far as recommendations I guess it depends on what you are looking for. There is a beautiful set of islands called "Los Roques". It''s an AMAZING place....white sands and pretty much untouched!. My sister is actually there now...you can either get there from a charter boat (leaving from Maiquetia...which is where the International Airport is) or you can fly from that same airport. Most people like renting boats though.

If you are looking for rainforest then Venezuela is also the place to go!. From the same airport (Maiquetia, Caracas) you can fly to Canaima. The scenery is breathtaking and like nothing you''ll ever see!!!!. The "Salto Angel" (which is the tallest waterfall in the world) is in "La Gran Sabana"...which is part of the rainforest. There are many groups that do tourist trips there and that would be the best way to go.

Then there is Margarita Island...if you guys like to party!...it''s where most Europeans go visit and I guess it can be kind of compared to Key West. Lots of parties and also beautiful beaches.

If I had to choose one spot I would probably go to "Los Roques" or "La Gran Sabana"!

I didn''t do much tourism since I stayed in the city...with my friends and family..it was awesome!

Anyway, I gotta get back to work!

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Happy weekend, Mandarine! :)
 
Any pictures?
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Hi! sorry for the late response sparkles!...

I don''t really have any "fun" pictures (of places, etc)...I pretty much just have pictures with family and friends!....I''ll post one just for fun...
Here is me, my sister and my cousin at my grandma''s surprise birthday party! (this is after many glasses of bubbly champagne!)

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I like the flowers in your hair. You all match!
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hehehe...thanks Fisher! we took them out of the center piece! hahaha

that is one of the only normal pictures, all other pictures are just us posing silly faces with the flowers!....hehe..

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Thanks! The three of you are so pretty!
 
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