For the weekend and price, this place was the perfect spot. Although it wasn't quite near the beach, the walk was only about 15 minutes. I was digging the rustic look of this hotel, I didn't want to leave. 

Because of a few flight delays, I wasn't able to make it to San Clemente until 2:30pm. On Saturday we spent most of our time on the beach, in the water, or by the pier. And a few of his friends resuscitated a dying beach fire, which was quite entertaining.

On Sunday we lounged around in the hotel room over pizza and old movies. It wasn't much time together, but I was thankful for the time we did have. 
I can't stop using my Polaroid, they make everything you do so fun. I am currently trying to master the brightness settings on there. 

After 30 minutes of exploring, I found myself at North Beach.

I only had about 20 minutes here in order to make it back for checkout on time. 
Next time I definitely want to spend a day here.

Sad I had to leave so soon, but I'm glad we took a bunch of silly pictures to remember the weekend.

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For breakfast, I grabbed a ham, egg, & swiss croissant along with a tall white chocolate mocha from Starbucks. It was only $10.35, and compared to another place in the airport, that was a deal.
While I was waiting for my connection flight in Vegas, I found a cute bakery place, I ordered a Chicken Pesto Panini. It was BEYOND delicious. I was scarfing it down before we boarded and even the flight attendant was asking me where I found it! 

*What are your favorite things to do in San Clemente?

*Is there a surrounding town you love?

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The photo below kinda makes 2018 Lo' wanna cringe. Little hard on the eyes lol.

Yettt, I mean, I was being real, so that's cool. 

My carry on bag today probably looks pretty similar. Actually, I still use that bag when I fly! Anyway, let's get down to the dirt...how to pack the perfect carry on.
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Whenever I'm packing up for a trip, I'm always searching around for new things to throw in my carry on. 

What I've found is that there aren't many people out there who show you EVERYTHING they bring.

I sure love artsy travel photos, but you can't be telling me that all your personal items resemble an identical color scheme?! And that there's only 5 items?!

Props to anyone who has their life "that much" together. 

So what's in the bag?
*Book- "See Me" by Nicholas Sparks (One of my favorites. BUY IT.) His next book is coming out October 16th, 2018. I'm psyched!
*Blanket (I received this one during my high school graduation, so I'm not sure where it is from. I linked a similar one though!)

*Deodorant 
*BB Cream 
*Maybelline- Rocket Volum' mascara  (Today I use a combination of Great Lash + Volum' Express The Colossal Big Shot) << both by Maybelline as well. 
*Wet n' Wild eyeliner (don't use eyeliner much anymore)

*Hand sanitizer (Equate brand) 
*Motrin
*Wallet (From Target, didn't see an identical one, but the linked one is a dreamy pleated green)

*Fav sunglasses (I usually buy mine at Tj Maxx or Target) 
*Headphones
*Charger

*Idea journal (I buy most of my journals at TJ or Target)
*Prayer journal
*Bible
*Planner 
*Pencil bag (Walmart)

We are most likely heading to the beach not long after I get settled, so I'm packed this outfit for a quick change. 

*Laced tank (TJ)
*Shorts (Deb)
*Swimsuit (American Eagle)
*Flip flops (Banana Republic)

*What kind of items do you put in your carry on?

​*Do you try to coordinate your carry on items? Or is this a social media misconception?

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