With only had one day to spend in Nassau, Bahamas, we were determined to make the most of it. Disembarking the ship could start at noon and everyone was required to return no later than 11pm. Other cruisers, discussed their plans for the day. Excursions like snorkeling, boating, water parks, drinking at Señor Frogs and […]
My heart was nearly pounding outside of my chest. Trembling hands, sweaty palms… you got it, the whole picture. I was terrified. Surrounded by a room full of people, I did not know. I was there to take a test. Not just any test, but a math test. The pressure of this test was to […]
Growing up, I was the only girl in a family full of boys. I have only one brother, Trip, but on my mom’s side of the family, I have three male cousins. We’re all one year apart, like stair steps with me at the bottom, Trip at the top and Roddy, Richie, and Rusty between […]
It was time for me to emerge from my cocoon of quilts and wool whether I wanted to or not. Layering sweaters and scarves for the wedding ceremony that was taking place on the North Beach of Tybee. In the spring and summer, I usually wear a light cotton printed sundress or pastel capri’s to […]
Simple Definition of visionary adjective vi·sion·ary \ˈvi-zhə-ˌner-ē\ : having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future Travel plans, business ideas, websites, creative photo shoots, products that need to be invented, you name it… I think about it. Not just think, but I dream and obsess over it. My […]
Yesterday was February 1st, for me that was like my January 1st in terms of a New Year’s fitness resolution. I really did intend to be more active and planned to log in several miles on bikes, kayaks and long walks when we were in Key West. The weather did not cooperate with my good […]
My birthday celebration couldn’t have been more perfect. It started before I got out of bed with personalized videos sent to me, one from a friend I had only met once seven years ago, and one from my brother in Nicaragua… When technology is not driving me crazy, it is truly amazing me! Then Ava […]
We arrived back to Tybee on Friday afternoon a full week earlier than intended from our vacation. But we decided we’d rather get back to the place we truly love and finish our vacation with a stay-cation. The night before I had responded to my friend Jan’s Facebook post in regards to buying living room […]
Thursday 1/21/16 We tore down camp for the last time for a while, well at least until spring, when we camp on Little Tybee with friends. At our campsite in the Everglades, we met a fellow camper from Virginia, named Bobby. A retired, widowed gentleman traveling in his little RV. We got to know him […]
Wednesday 1/21/16 I cooked hearty breakfast of eggs, sausages, tortillas and hash browns. Birds were visiting our campsite throughout the morning. I spotted a bright red cardinal through the green and brown branches. The weather was the warmest and most beautiful we’ve had during our our whole trip. One layer of clothing would be perfect […]