Adventures · Cheers

The wonder of post-vacation blues

When your vacation is over and you attempt to put your routine back in order, do you wonder about yourself and who you were while you were there? Are you like me while you're gone on vacation?  Are you able to completely shut off worries from home, technology, social media, and just soak up every… Continue reading The wonder of post-vacation blues

Adventures · Cheers

How to know when you’re past ready for a vacation

Humans need a reprieve from their normal routine to regenerate, recharge, and refresh.  Soaking up some sun, (aka, natural Vitamin D), is good for everyone, especially if you live in a winter wonderland. The Mr. and I are no different from the rest of the world in our appreciation of a much-needed-get-a-way from the home… Continue reading How to know when you’re past ready for a vacation

Adventures · Cheers · Inspiration

A bashing packing party storm – Day 2

The Hoomans should be abashed at their efforts to make my life comfortable while they prepare for their trip.  And they should also be embarrassed about their packing party fiascos, too. That's right, I'm telling you that I'm no longer on the fence about it, 'cuz they seem too preoccupied to care what I think… Continue reading A bashing packing party storm – Day 2

Adventures · Going Gray

The day before a packing storm

When we booked our trip back last year, we started a countdown of days, hours, and minutes until we'd be on the plane headed to a much warmer destination. In the beginning, the days, hours, and minutes just seemed so far off.  And the excitement was a distant thought.  One to warm us up when… Continue reading The day before a packing storm

Adventures · Going Gray

You’re kidding me, right?

Over dinner last night, I mentioned to Mr. that it's about time for me to actually pack our clothes into the suitcase to make sure everything fits. Mr:  "Uh, huh...Women, what is it about them and all their clothes?  If you weren't taking so many swimsuits, it wouldn't be such a problem." Me:  "I'm only… Continue reading You’re kidding me, right?

Adventures · Inspiration

Why I love learning as I go photography

I'm one of those photographers.  A self-proclaimed learn as I go kinda gal.  With an older version (not just of myself) of a Canon Rebel XSi camera. I'm on a mission to remain in learning mode versus becoming a professional. Why? Because, duh...the obvious. Our digital world is jam-packed full of professionals or wannabe professional… Continue reading Why I love learning as I go photography