What To Say About Gay Resorts in St Petersburg

by Chantal McCulligh on May 18, 2013

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I can’t even begin to tell you about my Saturday today. I seriously don’t know where to start. Well, let me start by telling you about one of the gay guys from my last post. His name is Anthony and we immediately clicked and have been inseparable since. Plus, he wears a backwards hat ladies and gentlemen. It doesn’t matter whether he’s straight, gay, purple or a gawd damn unicorn… A man in a backwards hat always calls my name. You all know that already.

Since I met Anthony, everything that I have ever planned, has been dismissed and I was convinced to go out. Of course, it doesn’t take too much convincing but gay guys sure know how to work their idea. My parents, sister and the baby fly in today, and I had a lot of preparing to do… And he still managed to get me out. Oh, and what a story that was. Gay resorts, here we come.

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As you probably already know, gay guys, lesbians, transgenders, whatever… Whatever you are, like or prefer is absolutely not a concern of mine. I love you for who you are. Yes you, Anthony. So off to some gay resorts, we go. St Petersburg has this place where there’s gay resorts but a massive pool and clubs all connected. No… I did not get in the pool, but it’s a legitimate gay guys central. Pool party. Wheeew!

As I said, gay guys don’t make me uncomfortable one bit. However, the guys couldn’t stop laughing at me because my eyes couldn’t stop moving all over the place. My eyes were going side to side, up, down, crossing, everything. They hurt. There was just so much to see and I didn’t have enough eyeballs to capture it all. Sorry for the pun. I felt like I may have walked into a whole new world. It was fabulous…. And yes, I said that with a twist and gay guys flair. There were so many things popping up and poking and it was just something I never experienced in my life and I loved it. I wish we had more of those back home. We probably do.. Clearly I don’t know about them. There were thongs here, packages there, and don’t even let me start telling you about the hidden dirty tent at the back of the gay resorts. Use your imagination… Now make it 5000 dirtier than what you could ever imagine…. And you’re probably not even close to thinking about what I saw. I guess you had to be there. ;)

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There was this one… Woman… Who was dressed in a wedding gown. Kid you not. No. It was not her wedding. She was part of “God” and heals people for him. She placed her arm on me and started praying. I didn’t know whether to cry, bust out laughing or run. She was so sweet though, but when I finally got back to my table with Anthony, he asked if she calmed me with her healing powers. I exclaimed, “Hell no! She gave me a fracking anxiety attack!” True story. She was a sweet individual and it was cute. God spoke to me today, peeps. Her pose on the other hand, well hell, this girl fluttered her lashes like she was a gawd damn butterfly. … That could be her next outfit. Who knows?

At these gay resorts, it was “Bear weekend”. Whatever that means, right? Well, my darling gay guys began to break down the gay guys lingo so I could understand the gay resorts in St. Petersburg just a tad bit more.

A Bear is a big, hairy cuddly man.

A Wolf is a an older, hairy gay man.

A Otter is a skinny, but still hairy man.

It was a petting zoo, let me tell you!

Needless to say, my gay guys better start taking me to some straight clubs in St. Petersburg or I’m never going to find me a husband. It’s okay, though. As long as I have them my life is more than overwhelmingly delicious.

 

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Got a Little Ex Girlfriend Crazy

by Chantal McCulligh on May 15, 2013

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This is what I look like when reading crazy bitches texts.

Rememeber when I was dating my ex and I had some super ex girlfriend crazy shazz going on in my life? Well yesterday, I found out that you don’t even have to like the dude to experience their kind of ex girlfriend crazy. All you have to do is have the guy as your friend. Who woulda thunk it? 

P.S. Neither the guy or the girl appears in this blog. Let’s get serious. This dude is so much cuter.

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“She thought she could turn me!”

 

Last night I was out with some of my gay guys, yes… My gay guys, and thank the gayly heavens above because they turned the situation around pretty darn fast with comments such as, “Oh, that’s just a bitch pissing on her territory” and when I was asked if “That was a threat”, my gay guys opted to say, “You have no idea, bitch!”. Here’s the thing though, when crazy bitches email me about their ex boyfriend and how they’re still in love with them, I strongly feel for them in my heart. Every girl has been there, haven’t we? The difference between you and me is that I don’t email the girl friend to get all ex girlfriend crazy on. Who does that? Apparently a lot of girls because there are a lot of crazy bitches out there.
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Once I replied ever-so-nicely, which she probably didn’t even deserve in the first place because her ex is my friend, she got all nasty with me. Well, you just pissed on my party sweetheart because if there’s one thing I don’t deal with, it’s catty crazy bitches. I can handle crazy bitches but once you add that catty in there, I am so not okay with that. Let me explain this ex girlfriend crazy situation a little bit better. The guy is my neighbour, my friend. His ex apparently felt the need to express how inappropriate this was. Whaaaaat?! I’m sorry lady, should I pack my bags and move out of my house? Nutso. The sad part is, as she continued to go off on me, I was still nice! Eventually, I turned to my gay guys and realized that I’m arguing with a girl who doesn’t want me to be friends or neighbours with her ex. Can you just think about that for a second? Needless to say, we hit the dance floor shortly after that, but I do feel for her and her broken heart. However, now I know what my neighbour has been talking about. First hand experience, just saying.

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Long story short, I laughed it off as I usually do when girls get their panties in a wad about their exes and just went out with my gay guys and enjoyed my night. I don’t want your man, honey. Your man wanted me. However, I couldn’t help but laugh my ass off as I drove home, past my neighbour’s house and found a bunch of Teddy Bears dumped on his front door step.
Hilarious!

Oh, crazy bitches. We’ve all been there right? No? Me neither. Who knows. And before someone blasts me for bullying, this isn’t bullying. If it was, I’d blast her name all over this. In fact, I would like to argue that I was bullied last night with the ex girlfriend crazy shazz. Yeah! That’s right! I went there.

I wasn’t planning on even going out last night, but my gay guys needed me, naa mean. Our conversation went something like this:

Him: You’re coming out.
Me: No, I have so much to do.
Him: Bitch, you’re coming out.
Me: C’mon… I have so much to do.
Him: I need you.
Me: Fuck… Let me just find a hot pair of shoes to wear.
Him: They better be fucking sexy!

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I went with my new GuiltySoles, and I got one hell of a lot of compliments.

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P.S. Convertible dance parties while driving with gay guys is probably the most phenomenal moment of life.

Honestly, should I write a book about all the crazy bitches I’ve experienced? I have some damn good stories!

 

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I Want My Own Things

by Chantal McCulligh on May 8, 2013

photo (6)Honestly, since being away from home, I have really started to appreciate having your own things… Because I don’t have them. True story. You may think it’s nice having the option of renting a furnished vacation condo, but it’s not as great and dandy as you think. There’s no sort of personality in this beast. Okay, well I guess there is… But it’s not my personality so it doesn’t count. Honestly, I have a couch with sailboats on it. Really? Really? Tackazoid.

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I keep dreaming of how nice it’d be to have a nice, leather sofa. Oooh, or better yet, I’ll take a zebra print bean bag chair. Oh, how I would love to have some sort of zebra in here. My animal print fashion is certainly lacking in this beast. The most comfortable place in my rental is the bed. I’ll give it to the owners. The bed is phenomenal but who wants to be in bed all the time when they’re on vacation? Not me!

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Hmmm. I wonder what else I tell you about this rental place that will make you giggle like a school girl. It has a piano in it… The keys fall off when you touch them. It makes for a great excuse when you can’t play a proper note if your life depended on it.

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I guess you can say that I miss having a place to call my own. I don’t miss it enough to come home yet though! I can’t believe that if I don’t find another place, I’ll be home in two weeks. Two weeks! And even then I won’t be living amongst my own things because all my furnishings are packed away. What is a girl to do?

I’ll just be over here on this side of the computer, with my mirror frames full of family photos, my Justin Bieber calendar and my PS3. That’s pretty much all I have here that is mine. Oh, and I have dead flowers currently sitting on a coffee table in front of me. How elegant.

 

 

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Florida Tourist Attractions With My Main Squeeze

by Chantal McCulligh on May 6, 2013

I’m a tad bummed out because my Daddy left this past weekend. It’s awfully quiet around here and I wish I would have stuck to my plan of kidnapping my Dad by making him miss his flights. Damnit. Too late now, I guess. At least we had a hell of a phenomenal 10 days together and got up to even more shenanigans than I could have imagined.

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We visited several stunning beaches and visited some of the Florida tourist attractions around this area. I’ve been holding off on going to see a lot of the attractions in Florida because I knew that my Dad would want to go see some, as will my family that is coming down at the end of May. Instead of going to all the attractions in Florida a ton of times, I’ve held off on my temptation which is quite fascinating for anyone who knows me. Plus, I spend so much time in Johns Pass which is where the majority of attractions in Florida are, so I’m quite surprised with myself.

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One of the first places I took my Dad was in fact, Johns Pass. I met some amazing friends down there and wanted to show my dad as much of Florida as I possibly could within 10 days. One of the Florida tourist attractions that we went to see in Johns Pass was this Alligator farm kind of thing, which actually turned out to be one of my subscriber’s fiancé’s work. Weird phenomenon, eh? I tried to get my dad to hold one. He wasn’t down for that though. He wouldn’t even touch the tortoise! What a baby! I, of course, opted to tickle the tortoise’s toes! Tickle, Ticke, Tortoise!

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The sexy man in some of my videos happens to work in Johns Pass and he took my dad out for a boat ride which was nice. I didn’t go because I already wasn’t feeling well and simply didn’t feel like feeding the sharks with my vomit that day. I know. I’m a classy one. Meow. Speaking of classy, I caused a nice scene on Johns Pass as my dad and I took a dip in the ocean. Something clung onto my arm. Something. Of course, I started screaming curse words and flailing around like a fish out of water. I thought I was being attacked by a sea creature, but nope. It was just a leaf pedal. Oops?

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We eventually headed to see some other Florida tourist attractions outside of Johns Pass. My Dad, Stepmom and I have this odd obsession with Winter, the dolphin from Dolphin’s Tale. I know. We’re pretty awesome adults, aren’t we? Since my mom couldn’t make it to Florida with us, my Dad and I decided to take a day to go see Winter and send some splashes back to Canada for her. We went to the Clearwater Aquarium thing which is where Winter is (Video is coming!) and we saw the behind the scenes museum thing of the movie. I wasn’t impressed as you can see in my latest video. Apparently my dad enjoyed it. They were decent Florida tourist attractions and for the price that they were, I’d definitely say that you should go, at least once.

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Other than that, we pretty much kept our Florida tourist attractions to the beaches within an hour radius (Siesta Key is indescribably beautiful!) and Johns Pass. My dad is now back home and me and the babies miss him… But now, the real shenanigans begin! No parentals around! Wheeeeeew!

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I Watched The Bestie As She Left to Work on a Cruise Ship

by Chantal McCulligh on April 29, 2013

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The past two days have been really awesome because my best friend Katie flew in, which is just a totally weird coincidence to begin with. Way before I ever decided to take my road trip to Florida, Katie decided that she was going to work on a cruise ship for 6 months. A couple of months after she was hired to work on a cruise ship, she was waiting to be informed as to where she would port from which could be anywhere, really. I headed off on my road trip to Florida and she still wasn’t aware as to where she would be leaving from. I was hoping somewhere in Florida.

It just so happened that her cruise ship was scheduled to leave from Tampa, which is about a half an hour from me. That’s not only the good news. She was to arrive a day early, two days after my birthday! What a birthday gift that was. So although my dad is currently here visiting, I told him he was on his own on April 28th because Katie was flying in. He was okay with it, but he didn’t really have a choice. Hello! It’s my best friend who I won’t see for 6 months as she goes to work on a cruise ship.

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Yesterday morning I was so excited to see her, I could barely sleep and anyone who knows me is well aware that I love me some good sleepy! I drove to Tampa airport and picked that pretty tall blonde up from gate F68. Seeing her was unreal, but then to see her in Tampa… What are the chances. We spent the day resting by the pool at her hotel as she had to start her work on a cruise ship the next day (Today). We enjoyed some fabulous jams with my convertible roof down as we drove from the airport, and sat down and had a nice lunch. Of course, we had a lot of gossip to catch up on. Although prior to this I did call her once a week.

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So after a nice day in the sun in Tampa, I decided that I should come back home to check up on my father. Who knows what kind of trouble he could get without any supervision! Luckily, he was a sleepy old man when I returned.

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Today at 5pm, I knew Katie’s cruise would leave from Tampa and I also know that I can see cruise ships that leave from Tampa right from my backyard, so Dad and I planned our day to be here when her cruise left port. We sat on the ocean wall in my backyard, with Diva and Princeton, and a pesky pelican, and watched as her cruise ship floated across the horizon. It was pretty cool just knowing that she was on there, and she knew I would be watching.

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Awww. It’s love. There’s some people in your life that will just never leave your side, and Katie is definitely one of those people hence why she holds the best friend title since grade 9. That girl has picked me up off of the ground so many times, and is by far, the sweetest babe in this world. I love you, Katie! I’ll see you in six months, babe!  Be good… Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do… Which pretty much leaves it wide open! (Sorry, Mom and Dad R.)

Want to know the weirdest thing though? We met a guy in Tampa who was our bartender who mentioned that he was from Canada and moved here 16 years ago. However, he ended up being from our city and not only that, but we share the same friends! Talk about a small world!

 

 

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Siesta Key Beach with my Dad for my Birthday

by Chantal McCulligh on April 27, 2013

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Yesterday, I became a grown up. Ha! Yeah right, is what you’re all thinking, isn’t it? I’ve been a grown up for four years now and still have yet to grow up! Let’s say that I’m an adult… Without the boring, crappiness of being one. But you guessed it, yesterday was my 24th birthday! Wheeew!

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My Dad flew in earlier this week to spend my birthday with me, so I’ve been running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off. It’s been amazing. My dad is my best friend. We always have so much fun together and always manage to get up to some kind of shenanigans. It’s hilarious. Speaking of best friends though, my bestie Katie flies into Tampa tomorrow for the day before she leaves to work on a cruise ship for 6 months, so I also get to see her too! I’m a lucky birthday girl, aren’t I?

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This week I decided to take my dad down to Siesta Key Beach which is popular for being one of the best beaches in Florida. Actually, it was the #1 rated beach in the United States, but Hawaii took that spot and Siesta Key Beach is now second place for the best beaches in Florida. It’s one of those clear water beaches, where the water is crystal clear turquoise. I felt like I was in the Bahamas. It was amazingly beautiful! The sand felt like a combination of flour and baby powder.

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Being the adult that I am, I got my Dad to purchase me an inflatable whale which I have named Willy. He’s my buddy, and he’s an orca whale which is one of my favourite animals. Willy likes to take rides in the convertible. He’s a dare devil. What a silly whale! He’s currently tucked into a bed in my condo. I kid you not.

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For my birthday yesterday, we didn’t hit up any of the clear water beaches though. Instead, I decided to start day drinking at noon which ultimately lead me to try to fish. Let’s get serious here… A sober Chantal would never want to fish. However, I did find some pretty fascinating things in the water outside of my Florida condo. Okay, well… I didn’t find them, but my local Florida friend found some stuff and I of course needed to hold them. Obviously, right? We all know how I like to hold weird freakin‘ things.

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As for today,  my dad’s heading back into Tampa to go to another NHL game, and I’ll be resting up so I can see my bestie tomorrow! Can’t wait!

To everyone who took the time to wish me a happy birthday, thank you.

 

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Johns Pass Let Me Swim With Dolphins

by Chantal McCulligh on April 15, 2013

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There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that starts off your Monday the way fresh dog poop going under your finger nails does. Trust me. It’s okay though because yesterday totally makes up for it. Apparently mornings aren’t my forte. Who knew?

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Let’s get serious here for a moment… Everyone knows that I don’t do mornings well but here I am! Freshly cleaned hands and all. It’s funny how you can clean up such a big poopy mess within seconds of cleansing. Okay… I have no idea where I’m going with this. So without further ado, let’s talk about yesterday! Oh, yesterday. How I love you so dearly.

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Yesterday I was taken out on a jet ski in Johns Pass, or waverunners as Florida people like to call them, and this was certainly a big deal for a landlocked Canadian. Of course, we can jet ski in the lakes but it’s certainly not comparable. You’re about to see why I adore Florida vacations so much. Although, yesterday’s experience in Johns Pass was definitely a first and even more so, one that I will totally never forget.

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After I decided to calm down and stop screaming through the bumps of the waves, and a daredevil of a driver at some points, (He really wasn’t bad… I’m just a landlocked Canadian, remember?) we slowed it down to take a look in Johns Pass to see if we could find the evening dolphins swimming in. Now that’s an understatement because it was literally like I had the opportunity to swim with dolphins.

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The tons that came in decided to get right up beside my jet ski in Johns Pass. They were so close I could have touched them.   Of course, I got too excited when that happened and fumbled and failed to take any kind of a photo other than my finger. Baby dolphins. Adult dolphins.  Dolphins. Dolphins. Dolphins. I was tempted to jump in and actually swim with dolphins but that wouldn’t have been a good idea. Or so I was told. This was more than enough though. They were so close to me that the water from their spray hole thing was splashing me. It was absolutely phenomenal and I’m still gasping in amazement as I watch my video footage and pictures. It was literally a dream. Swim with dolphins? Pfffffff. You don’t have to pay big money for that. Just get a jet ski in Johns Pass and those beautiful things will put the term “swim with dolphins” out of the water. Literally.

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Ah-Mah-Zing.

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Johns Pass is phenomenal. It’s a stunning place with amazing restaurants and bars right along the water. Even if you’re not looking to get a jet ski to swim with dolphins, as I officially like to put it, Johns Pass is definitely worth a visit on your Florida vacations. I wish this could be my every day life. In fact, I’m absolutely astonished and envious that this is someone’s every day life. My jet ski experience in Johns Pass has made this one of the best Florida vacations I have and will ever take. That is for damn sure.

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I spent so much time out on the water with the dolphins that I photobombed the hell out of people’s photos. I found them on Instagram. It was hilarious.

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P.S. I was pretty cold once I finally got off the jet ski, and yes… I thoroughly mean “finally” so I went into The Zone which is on the John Pass strip and they made me a bombass Justin Bieber sweater. Woot Woot! You’re jealous of my 23 year old body being stuck in a 10 year old’s mind. Don’t lie.

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Making Friends With Dolphins in Johns Pass

by Chantal McCulligh on April 12, 2013

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been going through withdrawals from having no post being done about my road trip to Florida this week. Hence why I’m here right now. I’ve missed you guys! This week has been B-E-A-Utiful. My skin is peeling, I’m officially multicolored like a unicorn (I wish) and my hair is looking oh-so-Marilyn Monroe. It’s sexthy. Yes. Sexy with a lipse. Do you like it?

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Last weekend I decided to take my sweet little sunburnt ass down to Johns Pass which I was told about from my family, so I decided to take a little road trip to Florida again. Okay, so obviously I’m already in Florida but naa mean. It was a 30 minute drive so it can count as an additional road trip to Florida within my road trip to Florida vacation, right? Well, let me tell you how awesome that was.

I spent $7 on the world’s worst Caesar because I’m pretty sure these Amerrrrrricans have a different bartenders guide to follow. Honestly. No joke. I threw it out after a couple sips. It was bad. Pretty sure their bartenders guide calls for Tequila, Tequila and more Tequila. That would have been fabulous… If I wasn’t on a road trip to Florida. Garbage. $8. Bon voyage.

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However, I met some people in Johns Pass so I can finally say that I have friends. Oh em gee. Okay… I have a friend. One friend. And he wears a visor. Yes. Fashionable Chantal has a friend who wears a visor. Apparently I drank more of that bartenders guide gone-wrong Caesar than I had thought. Where is your fanny pack, friend? Jokes aside though (And of course, visor ignored), he’s pretty rad. I have a friend. Hahah. I feel as cool as you think I am right now. Don’t worry.

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(Are you loving my new KaiKini? It’s my fave bikini brand!)

After finding my car in Johns Pass, since I apparently don’t pay attention to where I initially park, I decided to put more money in that meter to spend more time on Johns Pass. Seriously. That’s where all my money is going. Parking Meters, and I watch Parking Wars so I know that shaz aint no joke. Yes I just said “Aint”. Too much time in the US, already. I went to the Ocean, watched the dolphins (Oh em gee! I know) and fell in love. Not with the visor friend… With the dolphins, silly.

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I’ve also met some people in my complex and I’m slowing getting the hang of places around here. I have pretty much hibernated myself down on the pool deck. I love that all the pools here have that little ledge where you’re sitting half in the water. It makes my tushy all wet. Plus, the reflections work fabulous for my sunburn that I’ve ever-so-proudly earned.  At least I’m not pasty, right?

The next couple of days are calling for thunderstorms so I intend to head back to Johns Pass on the next sunny day. Until then, I shall watch the lightning and roar with the thunder and hope I don’t get electrocuted.

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Oh, and my microwave broke, and you guys know how I am seriously so addicted to my Popcorn and Franks Red Hot Sauce combo. Well.. It’s been a week without it. Thanks, Microwave. You’re cramping on my lack-of-diet style. Oh, and mind you… I’ve taken my own little bartenders guide and indulged in some drinky drink drinks.. Drunk… Drrr… What?

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A Day Filled with Y’all and Aint in Tennessee.

by Chantal McCulligh on April 3, 2013

I’m currently sitting on my back porch watching the lizards run across my dock and the pelicans fly over top of me. I feel like I’m writing a fairy tale, but really, I’m living it. I forgot how amazing this place makes me feel. I keep asking myself why I ever left Florida when I went last year, but then I keep reminding myself that I was dragged back home because I didn’t want to leave. Life is good… Now if only I could catch these damn lizards! They’re so fast!

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Before I go on with my Florida adventures, I have to tell you about my time in Tennessee because there really isn’t anything lacking for things to do in Tennessee, especially in the area where I stayed which was the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge area.  I guess we’ll start with the Ripleys Aquarium since this was the first thing that I did, and the only thing that I planned. I love the ocean and marine life, as I’m sure you know since I do talk about it a lot… Hence why I love Florida so much… The ocean! So bright and early, I headed to the Ripleys Aquarium. While young families with little tots are trotting towards the ticket booth, I’m the lonely adult soul, who is just as excited as the 5 year olds… And showing it! . It was a proud moment. Why should I miss out on the fun simply because my friends couldn’t travel with me to see and do all the things to do in Tennessee, right?

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I can’t possibly tell you all the marvelous things about Ripleys Aquarium, but my favourite parts were definitely the underwater tunnels where you can see the sharks swimming over you, sea turtles, sting rays and all that awesome stuff.  Oh, and the part where you could pet a string ray. That was awesome. I don’t know why I always find it so fascinating to touch weird animals that most people are scared of, but I never pass down the opportunity… Like holding this horseshoe crab! It’s like an underwater tranchula-crab… Or at least that’s what I referred to it as.

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Look how angry the fish is in the bottom left picture, before the orange fish.

It just so happened that as I was driving to Ripleys Aquarium, I drove past a Titanic museum, so I made it my mission to go there before the day’s end. I totally love history and artifacts, and I especially love the Titanic, so anyone who knows me won’t be surprised that I stopped here to learn more about the people of the ship. It just so happened that there were Titanic book authors there doing a book signing so I met some incredible people. One of them was 11 year old Lucas Copas, who is thoroughly enticed by the TItanic and writes books for kids his age so they can learn about this worthy history as well. I then spoke with author Bruce Caplan who knows so much about the events of the Titanic that they used his book for the movie! Unbelievable, isn’t it?

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I then headed inside the Titanic Museum which truly can’t be explained in a post. You have to go see a Titanic Museum. They’re so incredibly fascinating. You get to know the people of the ship and see amazing things. You must go!

Although I only did two activities in Tennessee, I can assure you that there are so many more things to do in Tennessee. For the Canadians, I describe it as Niagara Fall’s Clifton Hill, only two cities worth. I can’t wait to have kids and brings them there one day.

As of now, I’m off to explore the land of Florida. Talk soon. xo

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Uhaul Uhaul Ass Elsewhere

by Chantal McCulligh on April 1, 2013

When all else fails…

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Clean your ears!

 

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Seriously, the only thing about this following picture…

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Is that I will only ever take the “Other guys advice” again. Oh uhaul uhaul. Usuck. Ufail. Ubreak. Uscam. UNoGood. Honestly. After a morning of hauling ass up and down flights of stairs with boxes, do you think that I really wanted to sit around in my parking lot for an hour? I don’t have anything better to do. No need to worry. Uhaul uhaul nothing. Ustuck.

Here’s what happened in a nut shell. There’s cords on the sides of the door on a uhaul uhaul truck. Well, they apparently spent the last months unravelling and it just so happened that it quit when I was in possession of the uhaul uhaul. Now, here’s the kicker. That’s not damage. The uhaul gave up on it’s own wear and tear… Nothing to do with me, or anyone previously. Simply, maintenance should have been done, right?

Well “uhaul uhaul nothing” doesn’t think so. In fact, they argued that we should pay for the repair man that we had to wait an hour for. (Although, he was bomb ass. Holler! Pssst I told you I’d put you in here!)  Long story short, if you’re the unlucky bastard who has a uhaul uhaul truck when it decides to break, well for lack of better words, you’re trucked. Like how I did that? I’m being dead serious though. They believe that if you don’t opt for their $15 insurance for damages, you can cover all of their repairs, even if they’re not your fault…. Even if they’re not damages that you DID. Uhaul uhaul won’t be getting my money (Or my step dad’s money, rather) anymore. And listen, between us three kids, we’re like gypsies. Lost us. Bye bye. Uhaul uhaul ass somewhere else.

 uhaul uhaul, road trip

Eventually, I spent some snuggling time with my beautiful nephew before I continued on my madwoman rampage to get everything done for the beginning of my road trip. P.S. How do you like that hair? Rawrrrrr.

I made it… Half way. I’m currently in Tennessee and heading to the Ripleys Aquarium in Gatlinburg. The dogs need a rest and apparently so do I. You should “Like” this post for being classy and sleeping in parking lots. Oh yeah. I’m that girl. Listen, I need my beauty rest. Especially once you see the video on my Youtube of the trip… You’ll believe that I didn’t get enough beauty rest for my road trip. Ewwie. I look scary. Maybe that’s why people were looking at me funny.

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Jokes aside though, the road trip has begun and I can’t wait to end up in my happy place which is Florida, of course. Although you’re sitting, road trips are killer exhausting. Just be happy you got this post because everyone else got an email that read something along the lines of…

 

“Here. Alive. Now dieing. Dieing. Dieing. Dead. Bed. Bye… Love you.”

 

Diva panted the whole time and stubborn Princeton does not like anything out of his element. He does not like being pushed out of his bubble. He’s a scaredy cat. He even turned down a McNugget because he’s a depressed little guy right now. Oh, Princeton.

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