Simply Tasheena

Happy Monday! I picked up this super cute scarf at Charlotte Russe. To my surprise, this scarf was only $5.00 on sale. Of course, there were only two options left and I purchased both of them.

In the video below I share my shopping haul.

Do you love blanket scarfs?

Shopping Haul Video

Attire Breakdown

Jacket: Kate Hill, Top: Gifted, Scarf: Charlotte Russe, Sunglasses: Dollar Tree, Jeans: Forever 21, Boots: Target

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Castillo San Cristobal is so beautiful and is so rich in history. The views from this site was amazing and the history behind this historic National landmark is fascinating. Castillo San Cristobal was built by Spain to protect against the land based attacks in Old San Juan. I opted to not take a tour and explore on my own. I hope you enjoy the pictures below and get a chance to visit this amazing National Historic Landmark in Old San Juan.

Checkout (Part 1-2)

Getting to San Juan
Old San Juan

Through My Lens

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The Journey

My first full day of my solo vacation. I went to old San Juan to explore. My plans were to walk around and have lunch at an authentic Latin restaurant. I woke up early that morning and decided that I would leave the hotel at 10:00 am in the morning and return back at 6:00 pm. I got dressed and decide to go to the front desk at my hotel to see if they could provide me with the bus number that would bring me to old San Juan. I was directed to speak with the person that I believe was in charge of guest services. He provided me with the places to go and a map of the area. I was traveling with a super small cross body and decided to hold the map and brochure of the museum in my hands. I went back to the front due to needing exact change to take the bus. The young lady at the front desk was super sweet and exchanged $2.00 in charge for me. I headed to the bus stop which the guest services' person stated was on the same side as the hotel, and a couple of buildings down. To my surprise, I met several other travelers who were headed to old San Juan as well. I was told that there are two buses. One that comes every 30 minutes and another that comes every 45 minutes. While I was waiting, I met an older couple who were in route to the mall. I looked on my map and couldn’t find it for them to try and figure out what bus they would take. They stated that they were going to wait for the bus and were going to ask the bus driver. I was looking forward to the response from the driver because I wanted to go to the mall as well. It was past 10:30 am, and the bus still didn’t arrive. I saw the same number bus pass by on the opposite side of the street and figured that the bus had to turn around to pick us up. The bus arrived past 10:45 and I was in route to Old San Juan. I didn’t time the bus ride. However, it felt as if it took close to an hour. It was nice to travel through the town and see the different types of businesses, schools, and homes.

Upon arriving at the bus station, I decided to just walk in figure out the destination. I noticed several cruise ships parked at the pier in old San Juan. Which was really nice because I've never seen a cruise ship close up. As I walked, I noticed how beautiful the area was. Most of the buildings were various colors and had a uniqueness about them. I also noticed the heavy police presence. It was pretty much an officer on every other block. I was also surprised at how many female police officers I saw. Back at home don't see as many female police officers. I found myself trying to figure out where I was at based on the map. I wanted to follow the path I was given at the hotel. However, I found myself just walking up this very steep street. This street was not busy with tourist. I wasn’t sure if I was going the right way and at times really didn’t care. At the end of the steep hill, I found myself looking at the National Monument in Old San Juan and decided to explore.

From My Lens (part one here)

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Today I took my first solo trip ever. I have no sense of direction at all and was super nervous to take this trip alone. The night earlier was my sister annual Martin Luther King dinner. I was the first person at the dinner and the first to leave. Typically, I would stay to help clean up, this time I had to get home to finish packing and to make sure I had everything I needed. Upon arriving home. I realized that I did not have any cash on me. Not even $1. of course I knew that I had to run to the bank to make sure that I had enough money to cover my taxi ride to and from the airport as well as food. I also noticed that I really did not have any snacks with me. I knew most likely that I did not have any breakfast and would be starving by the time that I was close to my destination. I went to my local grocery store and picked up breakfast bars and peanut butter crackers. While I was at the store I also asked for change. (my ban only gives twenty dollar bills like most banks.) Upon arriving home I made sure my that I had everything packed in my flight attire was all together. I also made sure that all of my liquids were packed on one side of the bag just to make it easy if anything did not meet the requirements. I knew I was going to a warmer clement do I dressed so. I had on flats but made sure that I wore socks before I did not want to walk barefooted through security. I arrived at my local airport on time. I woke a little after 3:00 am and had a 5:00 am flight. I was a little worried because we were expecting and ice storm that same day.

Takeoff

While driving to the airport I noticed that the roads were clear. I arrived at my local airport on time. For some reason I was looking at my transfer flight gate and not at my home base ticket to goto the right way. My local airport doesn't even have gates over 50. I went through security and headed to the right gate. I took a breather and plugged in my phone and caught up on Snapchat. I'm not sure what happened or what made me double-check my gate number. However, it changed (note to self: always triple check your gate number.) I boarded my flight and was headed to New Jersey and during this flight I listened to a book. This flight didn't take long.

Layover

My layover was under two hours and during this time I checked social media and again my flight information to make sure I was at the right gate. I boarded this flight and was not in route to San Juan. Ummm, not butt was hurting and I was exhausted. All I could think about was FIRST CLASS. I think this was the longest flight I've been on and at that point I was grateful for layover. I snacked on my snacks and watched a movie. I was so tired and I could fall asleep. I was in the middle seat of four and no one was to the left of me. Before I knew it, it was announced that we would be landing shortly to my destination.

San Juan

I got off of the plan and headed to ground transportation. I thought I knew where I was going. I waited and finally asked someone where I could get a taxi. (I was where regular pickups were.) I was in line for my taxi and waited maybe three minutes for it. From reviews I knew that my hotel was less than ten minutes away. It was close to 1:00 pm and I was in route to my hotel. A driver pulled up in a new suburban and opened the door for me and I was off to my hotel. I chatted with the driver and I arrived to my hotel. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the bell man. I pre-checked into my hotel and changed in the bathroom into my beach wear. I made it, I'm here,,, someone pinch me! I'm in San Juan!!!

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Welcome to another my mommy style Monday. Lately I’ve been purging my closet and of course during that time I find a bunch of oldies but goodies. It’s just something about finding a pair of boots in your closet that you forgot all about. Anywho, the weather has been pretty nice in Connecticut. Last week it was almost 60 degrees. Yes, Please! When I took this picture I was in route to my sisters Annual Martine Luther King dinner.