Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Jimmy Buffett Reflections

I love Jimmy Buffett. I'm a Floridian and his music speaks to my soul. His songs instantly relax me. When I listen to his music, I travel to my own personal Margaritaville. It is a place of simplicity, warmth and happiness. His music makes me feel at home and helps me connect with my inner Floridian. When I am in this state, the air smells like Coppertone and sunshine. I become more conscious of my breathing and the way the sun reflects off my skin. I am happy in these moments and I'm thankful for coastal living.      

I've been to Jimmy Buffett's house - it's pink and modest. My husband and I spent a week in Key West for my 21st birthday. We snorkeled, laid on the beach, drank margaritas, smoked cigars, walked all over the island, rented a scooter, went to the movies and had multiple picnics. We were riding around Key West on a scooter and my husband, who will talk to anyone, began asking people where Jimmy Buffett lived. Somehow, we found his neighborhood and were directed to his house. My husband rang the doorbell but no one answered. We took photos of each other in front of his house and created some wonderful memories. It was a birthday that I will never forget. The week was filled with laughter, love, frozen concoctions, sand, sun and tranquility.

“If life gives you limes, make margaritas.”    
Jimmy Buffett




10 comments:

  1. Enjoyed your post. It sounds like you would enjoy the Rainforest World Music Festival held in Sarawak, Malaysia every in July
    http://rwmf.net/

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  2. Hey nice to meet you. You would love my house. I live on an island in the Caribbean. Soundtrack to my life.

    If you haven't already found it checkout the blog 'a Pirate Looks Past Sixty' not mine, but he's posting Buffett songs every day.

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  3. His music is so relaxing. Love Jimmy!

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  4. A great choice! You've been to his house? Wow!

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  5. I feel horrible because I thought I'd "followed you". Sorry about that. It's done now.

    T

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  6. Wonderful music a pleasure to hear and your post made great reading.

    Yvonne.

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  7. Hey, great post and awesome blog!! I love it!! Keep up the good work!! You are invited to check out or follow my blog anytime!!! Have a great day!!

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  8. It's cool that you were able to celebrate your birthday with a house visit. Although I'm familiar with Jimmy Buffet by name, I don't think I've ever heard any of his songs. I do like that quote you put at the end though and I've never even had a margarita...at least not one made correctly, lol.

    ~Nicole
    Blog: The Madlab Post
    @MadlabPost on Twitter

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  9. Big buffet fan! I really enjoyed your reflections! :)

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