Grateful for R and R but ready to go home...

A little rest and relaxation is always a good thing. I love to travel and sight see and have been blessed with the ability to fly anywhere in the world for many years! I have enjoyed many popular cities in Europe, Asia, Central America, Canada and Mexico. It's great to visit but I love going home.

I am not one of those folks who can go on vacation for two weeks or a month. I love long weekends, sometimes five days away from home then I am more than ready to "get back at it." I also love my own bed and shower.

It has been fun working in new/different scenery and being away from the office phone. My lap top allows me to work from anywhere and stay in communication with anyone who needs me. I have been able to participate in conference calls via "Skype" on my computer and read books on my cell phone. (Kindle application for IPhone) The only thing we didn't have on this trip that was sorely missed was DVR. Do you get the idea I'm a gadget person? You would be right! Gadgets make my life easier and DVR is the best invention in the last 10 years!!

I never like to be negative but it's hard to remain on a diet or eating plan when you're traveling. We do the best we can by cooking in the condo and eating out only once per day. Most restaurants have decent vegetarian selections or an abundance of salads. We COULD make healthy choices but too often we convince ourselves "we're on vacation and we deserve that treat." Can anyone identify?

All in all it was an enjoyable few days visiting with old friends, soaking in the hot tub, dining on seafood and shopping. I am now ready for home.

Thank you Lord for dear friends. Thank you for a safe trip and the blessings of laughter, taste buds and lap tops. We give You praise for the beautiful scenery of native trees, colorful flowers, lakes and rivers You created. Keep us safe as we travel home and bring us back together again soon. Amen.

Reconnecting with old friends on a busy, busy vacation...

I'm not sure I have ever had a busier "vacation" and that's a good thing! Never thought those words would emanate from my lips. Usually I am looking for a laid back, lazy vacation with no phones, no text message, no emails! Lounging by the pool, basking in the sun, cool nights in the hot tub...that's more my style.

This vacation is very different. It's too cool for the pool (maybe tomorrow) and too many people in the hot tub. It's been overcast most of the time and the wind is blowing.

My phone is ringing off the hook and I'm happy about it. Our team is busy and growing. After months of stagnation everyone is suddenly "on fire!" That means more people will be healthy and happy in the long run and that's what it's all about.

I'm driving with my old friend and former flight attendant roommate to Orlando for a trade show tomorrow. Then we are driving back to St. Augustine tomorrow night to resume our vacation. I am praying this business to business expo will pay off since I have done many before with zero results.

All in all it's a good vacation even if it's not ideally restful. I'll take busy and growing any day and I'll be grateful for the blessings.