Vacation Highlights

Vacation Highlight Reel: Casa Morada in Islamorada, FL

Spending a week of nothing but relaxation with "your person" is a tough thing to come home from. I'm currently experiencing vacation withdrawals. 

Sea Kayaking out to the middle of nowhere and running into a school of dolphins ain't half bad.

Seeing a dear friend for the first time since living together in Africa three years ago... one of the highlights. Snorkeling was fun too.

Staying in a suite that made me feel like I should double-check that I had the right room was a trip. I said to my partner in crime "Are they really letting us stay here?"

Since I was a little girl I have had two favorite animals. Sloths and manatees. I like things that move so slow they grow moss/algae. Within one hour of our arrival at Casa Morada, a manatee swam into the cove. I got to pet the beautiful sea cow and get in the water with it. I was beside myself with joy.

I may be crazy...

Can I get an amen? Tuesday makes me crazy. Is it still Monday? Is it Wednesday yet?

I need a nap.

Today I have google earthed my boyfriend's new place of employment (in Florida) and become frustrated when I couldn't get close enough to see the house he will be living in. I've managed a very sketchy study aid for my exam, and I made a lunch out of sundried tomatoes, peanut butter, noodles, artichoke hearts and crackers. (not in that order).

Sounds like a Tuesday right?

Is life good?

Is life good today? Yes. Good.

Will life be good every day? No. Change Something.

Ok. Good huddle. Go team.

Thankful

Definition of THANKFUL

1

: conscious of benefit received <for what we are about to receive make us truly thankful>

2

: expressive of thanks <thankful service>

3

: well pleased : glad <was thankful that it didn't rain>

The third definition is my favorite. I am well pleased. I am glad. 

I am thankful for so many things in my life this week. I found myself walking across campus through the wind yesterday, thinking about how often I forget the lengthy list of things that are going well, especially when things don't feel like they're going at all.

Despite frustrations, disappointments and unwanted surprises, I am so thankful for the life I lead. I have friends, family, pets and a significant other who loves me. I have a career that challenges me and a home that makes me feel rested and safe.

I have every reason to be thankful.