(Wordless) Wednesday LinkUp // Little Rock is More Than Bullets

I took this picture downtown Little Rock, AR. Right across the street from the building where 25 people were shot when gunfire erupted at Power Ultra Lounge during a concert for rapper Finese 2Tymes in the early morning hours of July 1.
Luckily no one got killed, but as of today there are 42 homicides in Little Rock in 2017.

This has to stop. I want to see more art, more joy, more culture, and more love in Little Rock again.

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Wordless Wednesday LinkUp // Clinton Presidential Park Bridge

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4 Day Mini Vacation & A New LinkUp!

Hello and happy Monday! 
How was your weekend? I hope super relaxing and fun? 
Since M had a 3 day training for his new job, I decided to join him going to Little Rock. I've had a wonderful time strolling around. Did you see the pics I posted on Instagram?  If you always wanted to see what the Capitol in Little Rock looks like, or what fun public transportation they have: Consider following me on Instagram. Click HERE to do it. NOW!
After visiting the Clinton Library (you can find a little review HERE), this time I finally made it to the Museum Store as well. It's just down the street from the library, and if you are super lazy or can't walk 0.5 miles, they even offer you a little shuttle thing you can hop on for free.
I love the Museum Store! You can easily spent an hour in there. It's packed with awesome artsy stuff. But since M and I really like Bill Clinton, I got myself a T-Shirt, and a little magnet for M. Best part: I was allowed to pick a FREE campaign button, because I've bought something! Free stuff is awesome.
              

  

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Today I am starting a new LinkUp Party, which will go online on Mondays. It's called "Weekend Recap"!

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Smooches From Little Rock!

Hello lovelies!

I hope you had a nice weekend and a great start into a new week?

I left for a 3 day mini vacation to Little Rock this morning. I just got back to the hotel after a lovely evening walk, strolling downtown and the River Market. Now I'm about to watch a little TV.

I will be back on my regular blogging schedule now, and tonight I want to start by sharing a few pictures from my walk: 

It was wonderful! Tomorrow I might visit the Clinton Library again, and for sure walk some more miles :)

Good night!

xoxo

Anni

P.S.: please ignore the weird formatting - I'm blogging using my iPad while being away :)

Life Lately // Vacation Update

Hello there! I just wanted to let you all know I made it to Germany in one piece. It was a loooong trip though, including an 8 hour overlay in London. I was so happy when I finally arrived in Frankfurt! I left Little Rock at 6am. First pit stop in Chicago (I LOVE O'Hare Airport!), and then across the big pond, London-bound.

My sister took this paparazzi snapshot of me. I just closed my eyes for 5 minutes. I promise.

I was cheap when I was booking the flight. That's why I had the 8 hours overlay in London. It wouldn't have been all that bad, but almost every single shop and restaurant was closed. I was a little surprised about everything being closed, since Heathrow is such a huge airport! Even the "Heathrow Express", the train connecting the terminals, was closed for the night. So I had to find the Night Bus stop, and wait 30 minutes to get on a (doubledecker) bus to my departure terminal 5. All this after 2 flights and hours and hours of traveling. Sucks.

Luckily there was a "Marks & Spencer" open at terminal 5, so I stacked up on water, fruit, and vegetables for the night. So I was just sitting there, watching "2 Broke Girl$", eating, drinking, people watching, all night, waiting for the security check-in to open at 5:30am the next morning.

The 3rd and last flight was from London to Frankfurt. Guess who fell asleep even before the plane took off? Yep, this gurrl. I slept the whole flight, only woke up once, when the flight attendant was trying to hand me a croissant. But then I fell back asleep and woke up seconds before we touched down in good old Germany.

The first 3-4 days were like hell, jetlag wise. I was so super sleepy! Now it's been 10 days already, and slowly I'm getting used to the German time zone again.

Watch out for some more posts from my time in Germany! 

And I have an awesome guest post coming up!

 

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Are you enjoying your weekend?

Happy Saturday!

I hope you guys are enjoying your weekends?

I am sitting at our new dining room table typing this. You can't even imagine how happy I am to finally have a place to sit down and do stuff. I found it at a yard sale group on Facebook for a greal deal! And they were so nice and even delivered it to our house this morning, since we don't have a truck.

One of the chairs

This is a picture of the dining room set (bad one - off Facebook)

The couch is fine, but after a while it is just messing up my back. Our household goods are scheduled to arrive in New York on 9th of April. Hopefully the whole customs process will go smooth. FYI: The car still didn't make it to us yet.... I am really mad.

Since I don't work, I have pretty "adventurous" days so far. I walk around El Dorado a lot - which is a real adventure already, because sidewalks either don't exist, or are death traps...
The city is lovely though! I already have a favorite coffee spot: PJ's!

Oh and I sure love the fact, that the Stadium is so close to our house! I go there a lot to run,/work out to loose some of my 40 extra pounds I feel I gained since quitting smoking 10 months ago. Also I have to train for my 5k run in Little Rock on Memorial Day weekend!!



It feels as if I'm in the worst shape ever... But I am fighting! And as soon as our stuff gets here, I will have all my Jillian Michaels DVDs, dum bells, and all the other workout stuff. Jillian makes it so much easier for me to get in shape...

I hope you are doing great!

Have a lovely weekend!

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Vacation Recap Part III // The Clinton Library

Welcome to the 3rd part of my vacatio recap! Today I want to show you another big attraction in Little Rock: 

"The William J. Clinton Presidential Library"

 

The architecture is breathtaking! It's really modern, but still blends in with the surrounding nature and landscape.

The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is located within the Clinton Presidential Center and Park. The Center includes the Clinton Foundation (Little Rock office) and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.

In addition to the archival collection and research facilities, the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum features exhibits, special events, and educational programs. The museum includes replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. Permanent exhibits utilize documents, photographs, videos and interactive stations. A timeline and alcoves highlight domestic and foreign policy, as well as life in the White House. The American Presidency is part of a unique heritage that is yours to explore through archives, museums, and special programs, Presidential Libraries preserve the documents and artifacts of our Presidents and provide insight into the times in which these Presidents lived and served the nation.
via http://www.clintonlibrary.gov/

If you ever go to Little Rock, make sure to visit the  "The William J. Clinton Presidential Library"! We did the audio tour, which was $3 extra. But it's really worth it, because Bill Clinton himself (well, ok,  his voice..) leads you through the exhibition and tells you everything you want to know!

Some more visitor information from www.clintonlibrary.gov: 

Visit the William J. Clinton Library and Museum on the banks of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock, AR. The Library sits on 29 acres of beautifuly maintained grounds with walking trails. The Library shares it's grounds with the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton School of Public Service.

The Library contains a replica of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room, a theatre, President Clinton's presidential limousine, and ever changing exhibits. We also have a restaurant, Forty Two, which overlooks the Arkansas River.

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William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
1200 President Clinton Ave
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-4242
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
In the event of bad weather, closure or alternate hours will be posted on the front page of our web site.
Admission
Adults (18-61) $7.00
Senior citizens (62+) $5.00
College Students (w/ Valid ID) $5.00
Retired Military (w/ Valid ID)$5.00
Children (6-17) $3.00
Children under 6 Free
UACS Faculty and Staff Free
School Groups w/ Reservations Free
All Active Duty Military are Free

Free admission on July 4th and August 19th in honor of President Clinton's birthday.

Groups of 20 persons or more with reservations are eligible for a reduced adult-rate admission of $5 per person. Please contact the Volunteer and Visitor Services Office at (501)748-0419 for specific information.
Tours
The Museum was designed to be enjoyed on a self-guided basis, to enhance your experience a hand-held audio tour is available at the cost of $3.

Guided tours must be reserved at least 14 days in advance. To make a reservation or to ask questions please contact the Volunteer and Visitor Services Office at (501)748-0419.

Student tours are available for students of all ages.
Parking
Parking is free for Museum visitors.

Driving Directions [Google Maps]
The Clinton Presidential Library is located off I-30 in Little Rock, AR and is just a 10 minute drive from Little Rock National Airport and convenient to downtown stores, restaurants and hotels. North of the city: From I-40 use the I-30 exit and get off Exit 141A Cantrell/Clinton Ave (it's the first exit after you cross the Arkansas River). Follow the sign to 2nd St/Ferry Rd. Turn left on Ferry Rd and then right on President Clinton Ave. South of the city: From I-30, take exit 140 (Ninth St/Sixth St) and continue on the service road until you reach Third St. Turn right on Third St, take the second left onto Dean Kumpuris St. then turn right on President Clinton Ave.

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Vacation Recap Part I // Johnny Cash

Hello there :)

Jet-lag is no fun! I was suffering BAD all last week, so excuse my lack of posting. I got back Monday in the afternoon, and went back to work Tuesday, 8:30 AM. Not the best idea I've ever had, but I wanted to spend as much time as possible with my lovely M! I can't wait to have him back over here again, soon.

My time in Arkansas was awesome! What I did? Most of all: I ate. A lot. Some might say: too much.
M's mom doesn´t really cook, so we went to a Buffet almost every day. And I literally ate all I could eat! And since it was my vacation, I didn't even CARE! I didn't count calories, I didn't move a lot. I was lazy. And it was great!

I have never been to Arkansas before, and I must say it`s a lovely little GREEN state! Besides all the eating I did a whole lot of sightseeing as well. Little Rock was wonderful! A small city, but a lot of history. I will share some of my favorite places on here during the next days, since I took tons of pictures.

One rainy day, M and I decided to drive to Pine Bluff, to go to the mall. The mall was bad, besides the Popcorn and my manicure. But on the way there, I saw this sign:

You know me - I LOVE country music! I LOVE Johnny Cash! I screamed and made M drive back for about a mile so I could take a picture of the sign.
Back at Camden, we showed the photo to his mom, and she didn't even know, Mr Cash was born just a couple of miles away from her hometown! A small little sign, that made my day. Kingsland is ummmmm not really nice though, so I understand why Johnny Cash moved away.

Gotta go back to work now, but I will keep posting some more nice sightseeing pics this week!

Have you ever been to Arkansas? What's a must see for me when I go there again?

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Welcome! // I'm back!

 

I am finally back from my vacation! Thank you all for your patience - I really needed those 2 weeks away from computers ;oD

WELCOME to all my new followers! Don't worry, from now on you will get updates on my little blog on a regular basis again. I was in Arkansas for 2 weeks, spending time with my better half and his family.

I got back home yesterday, back at work today and jet-lagged as heck!! 7 hours time difference is a killer.

Smooches and see you later!
xoxo
Anni

Up and away!

Chicas, I'm nervous. I will hop on the plane in 12 hours. Flying across the big pond to my boo and his parents. I HATE FLYING.
Nuremberg -> Frankfurt -> Houston -> Little Rock. That's my plan. My flight-plan ;o)

I was all cool during the past weeks, but now that it's HERE.... Geez. My stomach is acting up and I'm just one wreck.
The alarm going off at 3am won´t be much help, too! Arrrrrrrrrrgh!

But: I'm looking forward to be with M again! I miss him so much!

I will be in the US for 2 weeks, but I will try to keep you guys updated with a couple of posts :o)

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