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 Math Test Nightmare!
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 […]
The Curse of the Visionary
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 […]
Vacation to Stay-cation
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 […]
Starting the Return Trip Home. (Trip Day 11)
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 […]
Day 10 Exploring Everglades National Park
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 […]
“Mom Has ‘Trump’ Hair” Day 9
Tuesday 1/20/16 Cool air is tucking its chill into every open space possible. Exposed skin especially susceptible to its touch. Jagged sticks begin to snap and crack from the glowing orange fire ring. I am standing a few feet away stirring the cheese dip over the gas stove while boiling water to mix with instant […]
We’ve Moved! Everglades National Park (Day 8)
Monday 1/18/16 The last night camping in the Keys was the most unrestful. Extremely high winds rattled the tent all night. I think the clinking of metal zipper pulls are still ringing in my ears. We arose early just as planned and began tearing down camp, even without our morning coffee. The girls were troopers […]
Making a Deal With God (Key West Day 7)
Sunday 1/17/16 After my shower I was faced with a great dilemma. What do I wear today? I was already in my jeans and long sleeved shirt. But the sun was shining and the warmest weather I have felt in weeks and I was breaking a sweat. I had been prepared for what the forecast […]
How to Cram as Much Fun as Possible into Twelve Hours (Key West day 6)
Saturday 1/16/16 Waking up to sunshine has not been something familiar to us this week. However, today I could see the golden glow shimmer on the underbelly of the palm leaves as I peered out of our tent. According to the forecast, it is only supposed to be sunny today, before more rain hits. We […]