Alaska Cruise + Big Surprise!

It has been extremely hectic at work lately, which has unfortunately led me to neglect this blog. :(
It also didn't help that I went on vacation to Alaska last week and am now going away again to South Africa tomorrow. However, my Alaskan cruise with my family (19 of us!) was an unforgettable experience since A (now my fiancee!) proposed to me at the top of the ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Here are a few snapshots from the trip:
 
It happened here!
Toast :)
Mendenhall Glacier
The gardens in Juneau :)
Heart-shaped!


Little ponies!
Dog sled ride :)
 

Our first towel animal!
Victoria, B.C.

The Legislature Building at night :)
I've been meaning to post a review on Ann Taylor's Petite Faux Leather Trim Trench Jacket, which I love! It's a short-length trench jacket with faux leather trim at the zippers, which is exactly what I like to see - classic pieces mixed with a bit of edginess. I don't want to delay any longer in case it sells out so I'll be posting a review later on after my trip from South Africa. I've also been meaning to post my monthly hauls, but they will just have to come later on and condensed in one post. What with house planning, wedding planning, so many vacations, and being backed up at work, (and not to forget no internet at home), it's been really hard to find time for myself. Even though the weather will be much colder, I'm very much looking forward to winter already, when I hope I can finally settle down again.

Leaving you with the quote of the day, "Who we are cannot be separated from where we're from." - Malcolm Gladwell

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