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Ballet, Orchids and Wheels – Friday Favorites

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Hello all!  I normally look forward to Fridays but this week has been especially somber- today marks the one week anniversary of losing my kitten Zoey. (I wrote a post about her here.) This week has been filled with ups and downs, highs and lows, tears and laughter. My heart is still very broken but I know I will be OK eventually and she is with me everywhere now.

Zoey Bobo 2011

Zoey Bobo Beauty and the Beets (6)

Friday night I decided I just could not sit around the house and sulk. Chad and I had tickets to the Orlando Ballet. I had not been to the newly built performing arts center downtown so we decided to go- figuring we could leave at intermission if we felt so inclined.

Dr Phillips Center Beauty and the Beets Orlando

We did stay for the entire performance and I enjoyed it. It brought me back to my old dancing days.

Coppelia Orlando Ballet Beauty and the Beets

And the Dr. Phillips Center is gorgeous. I felt like I was in New York City walking in- so sophisticated and new. Just beautiful.

Dr Phillips Center Walt Disney Theatre Beauty and the Beets

Waking up on Saturday morning, after a few tears, I once again decided to get out of the house and Chad and I headed to the farmer’s market in Winter Garden. I picked up this petite orchid– something I would keep in my bedroom on the dresser where my Zoey used to sleep. And I believe the orchid has been Sully approved for his sister.

Sully Moose and Zoey's Orchid Beauty and the Beets

Sunday we went to walk around Lake Lily near Winter Park- just outside of Orlando. We intended to run around the lake a few times but there was a farmer’s market there as well so we half walked half ran.

Lake Lily 1 Beauty and the Beets

It was just another morning I didn’t want to sit around the house and going to Lake Lily was peaceful.

Lake Lily Beauty and the Beets

Sunday night I went to an event for the Orlando Yelp Elite– we met at a tea shop in Winter Park called Tea and Tea and learned all about tea. We drank samples of their lavender and flamingo passion tea and nibbled on shortbread cookies.

Tea and Tea Flamingo Passion Beauty and the Beets

Janes Short and Sweet Tea and Tea Beauty and the Beets

I had to try a Pecan Pie cream tea before we left- complete with Boba Milk bubbles. I just don’t understand why tea hasn’t caught on like coffee has in the States.

Pecan Pie cream Tea and Tea Beauty and the Beets

Monday brought the grand opening of The Orlando Eye and the I-Drive 360 complex in the touristy International Drive district of Orlando. I recapped that day on the blog earlier this week. I met a group of media friends and we rode the wheel….twice.

The Orlando Eye Beauty and the Beets

Taking flight on The Orlando Eye Beauty and the Beets (3)

AND we went to the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, which also officially opened on Monday. More on that in a later post. Though this picture of me and Jimmy does not look realistic, most of the other wax figures did.

Jimmy Fallon Beauty and the Beets Lasting Impressions by Nicole

The rest of the week has been low key. I did go with Chad a few hours south of Orlando where he had some work to do and I camped out at the local Starbucks. Look how cute my Frappuccino Sugar Cookie is. Perfect with a Cinnamon Chai Tea.

Starbucks Farppuccion Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Chai Tea Beauty and the Beets

And that’s it from Beetsland for this Friday- I hope you guys have a great weekend!

Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating

Friday 8th of May 2015

My deepest sympathies about Zoey, losing an animal is never easy--they're just like family. Cats in particular, I'm very close to. I hope your weekend is brighter and happier. :)

Helen Corbin

Friday 8th of May 2015

I hope you have a great weekend and Mother’s Day :-)