Tonight I met College Roomie for some Indian food – her first time – at a place near my house. It’s always great seeing her and it never fails to remind me of the good people I have in my life when I get to spend time with them. However briefly it may be. She gave me an awesome present – some cupcake jammies!! I sooo totally love jammies and this is my first pair with cupcakes on them. I’m wearing them now as I write this and I so totally love them.
Last weekend I saw the Mad Bosnian after a quite a long time and had a great time catching up with her. This week my favorite mail guy came to my desk with a package I wasn’t expecting…and it was from MB! An adorable wine stopper with charms that matched! And since I’m sooo not used to people giving me presents for no real reason, I’ve spent this whole week feeling so totally blessed! Twice in one week – wow! How could I not be smiling after that!
All week I’ve been trying to figure out where I was going to go for this vacation and Costa Rica was the front-runner…until this afternoon. When I realized that I’d want to do a ton of exploring and have a volcanic mud bath – rinsed off in a waterfall – if I were to go to Costa Rica I started to look at other places. What I really want from this vacation is just relaxation on a beach with some books. And a few drinks. So I found myself checking the all-inclusive prices of Jamaica…somewhere I’d considered long ago, but wasn’t really my #1 choice. BUT…when I saw the prices and considered what I really wanted from this vacay it kinda seemed logical. Since it is imperative that I go alone…and relax!…Jamaica started to look better. Especially when comparing the prices. I don’t exactly know yet where I’ll go, but I do know it will be a beach…by myself…with books and drinks and a pool and food.
I have weaned off the anti-anxiety drugs and now I’m experiencing some of the side effects…particularly the electric shock feelings that come when I move suddenly. It’s not nearly as bad as when I suddenly stopped taking one 3+ years ago, but it’s annoying enough right now to remind me. However, with the exception of Monday night when I was supposed to see Mr. D, the emotional roller coaster of stopping hasn’t really been present and I’m thankful for that.
This weekend is going to be ultra busy with all the cupcake orders. I’m glad. And after talking to CR tonight about the business idea I’m pretty sure we might be in the process of creating a new empire. Now we just need to move on it to make things really fall into place.
Jamaica is my favorite warm weather destination. Ocho Rios is the bomb. :)
I always say I will take an all inclusive on my own. Can’t wait to hear about your trip! Maybe I’ll get the courage to do this one day.
I’ve tried planning a lone vacation since last year. Each time I decide, someone wants to go somewhere and I go there instead of on MY vacation alone. I want to do a spa trip to Arizona. Maybe I’ll do it next year.
You’re so right about some vacations needing to be nothing but sand, sitting, and sipping… Normally I like to explore – hike, museums, culture – try to stay local and shop at grocery stores and learn the language… but for our honeymoon I wanted nothing more than the sweet bliss that you mentioned. And where did we go? Jamaica. Perfect choice. : )
I return to those memories when I feel really tired and don’t have a nap – the sense of relaxation and calm is still so strong ; ) You will have a wonderful time!
Oh and PS you are driving me crazy by not talking about your other biz idea. I work with/in entrepreneurship! I’m addicted to hearing about new ventures! Feed my addiction! NOW. I kicked coffee and need a replacement. Lol.
I totally understand wanting to just sit around doing nothing on vacation. That’s my idea of ultimate relaxation, much to the dismay of the boyfriend who wants to go hiking every weekend. Although, a volcanic mud bath sounds pretty awesome as well.