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I’ve Made My Vacation Plans

Does this look delicious or what? I’ll be basting in the sun on this beautiful beach next month. Are you wondering where it is? I will keep you in suspense not a moment longer, it is in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I’m booked for a week, and I can’t wait to relieve my stress and strain on this sandy white beach. Oh Cabana Boy! Yes, bring it on.

I’m going to try an all inclusive vacation this time around. I’ve always been leery of all inclusive vacations. For some reason, I’m afraid I’m not going to get my money’s worth. I think a big part of it is that I’m not in control of my money too. Most people that I’ve talked to have been pleased with these type of deals, so I decided to take a risk.

I can’t wait to board that plane. I’m looking for a few new swimsuits and sarongs to take. I’m looking for a chocolate swimsuit in particular. I plan to wear a yellow sarong with it, and of course the classic black swimsuit with a white sarong. One pieces of course, they would lock my ass up for sure if I wore a bikini on any beach.

I purchased several maxi dresses last year at the end of the season and I caught a few deals at TJ Max and Ross on several cute little numbers that will look great with leggings or alone. I’m hoping to lose another 5 lbs before we leave. I’ll be walking and sweating like a pig for the next 30 days. I want to stuff as little as possible into my swimsuits and dresses, lol.

Since this is my first trip to Puerto Vallarta I can’t tell you much about it now, but stayed tuned for lots of pictures when I return. If it is as beautiful as Cancun my pictures will make a great scrapbook, another hobby of mine.

Would love to hear from you if you been to Puerto Vallarta. If not, tell us about your vacation plans for the summer.

Is This Water Blue Enough For You?

I need a vacation, and I’ve decided that I’m going to lay on this beach and enjoy the blue water in June. I own a condo in this building, top floor, far right facing the ocean, and I can’t wait to utilize it this year. I don’t always use it, there’s either something going on or I want to head elsewhere. It’s been on my mind recently, so I’m taking that as a sign that I need to pack my bags and make use of it.

My condo is approximately 1 hour from Orlando and 1 hour from Fort Lauderdale. A 2 – 3 day cruise to the Bahamas while I’m there is sealing the deal for me. My doctor told me that I need to relax. High blood pressure runs in my family and I’m borderline. He said I just need to spend time around the pool or on the beach and just let my stress go. I have a tendency to need a vacation when I come back from a vacation. I love to take pictures, so I spend time running around site seeing and snapping pictures as well as finding activies for everyone to enjoy. I’ve decided to take the doctor up on his advice this year. I’m going on vacation with a suitcase full of books, sunscreen and a wireless card for my laptop instead of my camera. .

I’m also going without kids and my man, woo hoo. Do I feel guilty? A little, but that too shall subside. I have to admit it’s looking pretty good to me. I’m going to sleep late, eat when I want and shop as long as I want. I’m making reservations for a Spa Day too. A full body massage, facial, manicure and pedicure are on my list.

I vacationed by myself several years ago, and I loved it. I felt so rested and peaceful when I returned. I missed my family, but no screaming kids, no worrying about dinner, doing laundry or piles of dishes soon replaced the ache for my family. I’m learning that I should be able to take time for me and not feel guilty. There are 365 days in a year, I should be able to take 7 of those days for myself.

I’ve found over the course of the years that I pour everything that I am and everything that I have into everyone else and everything else, and at times I came up exhausted. There was a time in my life when I would not have allowed the thought of me vacationing alone to enter my mine. As I’ve gotten older I’ve become much more independent, and as a result fears have disappeared and my priorities have changed. I’m learning to take care of me.

If you find me MIA for a week in June, you know where I am.