JOE'S CRAB SHACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh My Gosh!!!! The best seafood I have had in miami since I have been here, of course it can't beat a Tobago curry crab!!! but it will do in the mean time.....  really a very fun, vibrant place to visit, the waiters and waitresses are very friendly and always appear to be smiling.. it is a very casual atmosphere, just right for me!!! The food costs range from about $10.00 for appetizers and $22.00 for entrees, I did not have anymore space for dessert but I think the average cost is about $5.00.  If you tell them it is your birthday they have a little tradition that they do, I won't tell you though so you can be surprised.  Anyways hope you enjoy!! They are located at 4402 N. University Dr. Lauderhill, FL 33351

RUSTICA PIZZA!!

Being a chubby girl, i always loved pizza but lately I have found  that I have lost the taste for it... Rustica Pizza on South Beach has renewed my love for Pizza.. I mean their Pizza is absolutley delicious, the crust is just right, not too thick or too thin as I have found with Piza chains such as Pizza Hut and Dominos, and the ingredients  are absolutley delicious and scrumptious!!! Not to mention HEALTHY, they even have a whole wheat obtion.  My favourite one was  the Bar-b-Que chicken pizza, absolutely to die for!!! So next time you are on South Beach, check them out, they are on Washington Ave and 9th street...

DASH !!!!!

Ok, so I have to admit, I was really excited to visit the Kardashian's store "DASH".  I really wanted to see if they would be there (a little optimistic, I know), if the clothes would be like anything they wear and the prices of the clothes.  I would say overall it was an average experience.  They, of course, were not there, some of the clothes were cute but nothing I lost sleep over, or absolutely had to have, if you know what I mean.. and the prices were a little pricey, prices ranged from about $200 - $500.  I did buy a bottle of water with their faces on it, that cost $10 (seriously) and some silly bands for my daughter ($7.50).. They came in a dash gift bag with dash paper, so I guess it was worth it. :)  The store clerk was very patient and answered all questions, I wouldn't say she was friendly but she was professional.  She even took a note my Mother-in-law left for Khloe.. LOL!!!! Anyways the store was just O.K. in my humble opinion.  Before I forget, they also had large sizes, which I was surprised by.....

Lincoln Road Mall....

Hola mi amigas and amigos!!!!!! Today I am just doing a short blog about Lincoln Road Mall. This is a street mall in the South Beach Region that is really a cool place to shop, eat, stroll or people watch!!! After going to the beach, I usually stop here for dinner and to just chillax.  There are many shops and restuarants that offer a wide range of choices to choose from, and the vibe is very casual and laid back. Sometimes you can find bands playing lively music, dancing and truly  a good time. I hope you enjoy the pics!!!!

K-17 Beach Club

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Ok, so I know it has been awhile since I have posted but you know how unpredictable life can be. I finally organized myself and made it to the k-17 beach Club on South Beach, Miami..I was really excited to visit this beach club after reading about it online at Livingsocial.com.  K-17 Beach Club is located at 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Fl.. it is on the beach behind the Surfcomber's Hotel.  You can recognize the  Beach Club by their lime green umbrellas sprinkled along the beach front.  You can request your umbrella and chairs at a little hut  in the sand just before you get to the already set up umbrellas. An umbrella cost $15.00 to rent and the chairs were $11.00.  Yes I know it is a little on the expensive side, but I really loved the ambiance there and I also loved the fact that you could order food.  I  also have to say the employees are very pleasant and helpful.. If you go make sure you ask for Mauricio, he was really great.

So not only can you request your umbrella and chairs at the hut, but you can also order food and drinks there, and they will bring the food directly to your beach chair from the Surfcomber Hotel, which I thought was pretty cool!!  The food was Mediterranean and was delicious, but I must warn you, it was a little pricey. I ordered a grilled chicken panini, that came with a side of potato wedges and cost $18.00 , the only complaint I had was the potato wedges were a little cold, but to be fair the employees had to walk it over from the hotel.  There was also a kids area with buckets and umbrellas and shovels, which I also thought was a nice touch, my eight year old daughter really enjoyed that extra feature.

After eating and relaxing for a bit, it was time to get down to business, it was time to take off my cover up and chillax. This time i did not even think twice, off the cover up came and into the beautiful azure water i went!!!!  Once again it did not appear that anyone cared. The water was warm and clear and really enticing.  I did not want to waste a minute.  All in all it was a great day at the Beach.  Yes it was pricey but the service and atmosphere made up for it. I will definitely be visiting again....



I am COOL!!! at the POOL!!!!!!

So, I have been living in this gated community, with a beautiful pool, for almost one year and I had not indulged in the inviting, clear, blue, warm water because I was ashamed of my chubby. I would take my daughter to the pool and sit on the lounge chairs wishing i was immersed in la agua... Well today I put an end to the madness; TODAY I EMBRACED MY CHUBBY. And it felt great.  I felt sooo FREE, so free to be ME!!!!!  but of course this took some preparation. There was no way I was going to go to the pool looking shabby. The night before I removed any excess hair from my body with veet, which I adore, it makes hair removal so easy and works well. Then I picked out my swimsuit, I settled for a navy blue, one piece from Carol Wior's line that i discovered in an Oprah magazine.  Thank God for Oprah. The swimsuit fit well, it pulled in my mid-section, it was not too tight, it had support for my boobs so they did not look like long mangoes, and the best thing about it was it had an attached mesh skirt that I could also adjust to wear as a sarong or a sash, I chose to wear it as a sash.  Next was the cover-up, I chose a white, strapless, knee length dress with a gathered waistline. It was cool, casual and relaxing, simply perfect. Too wrap it all up I wore some simple white flip flops. I was already feeling confident. Note to self, wearing clothes that fit and look good on my shape, and are also comfortable, MAKE ME FEEL FABULOUS!!!

I arrived at the pool, feeling a little nervous but radiant. We got our lounge chairs and umbrella table and proceeded to take off our cover ups.. I was a little hesitant, but then I said to heck with it. I have to say all the fuss was for nothing, nobody even blinked an eyelash, no one cared that I was chubby, they were too busy enjoying the pool themselves.  This was truly  a freeing experience and I intend to continue living my life embracing my chubby; not letting my fear of other people's perception of myself hold me back from experiencing life to the absolute fullest...  So look out for more posts, there is sooo much i want to do!!!!!