Just in case you were wondering where the video of me doing the sling shot was...here it is. I look petrified, but really I'm ok Mom. Beware, Grant talks throughout the whole thing about bodily functions :)
Friday, January 7, 2011
Slig Shot
The first day at the Surf Expo was great, filled with lots of appointments and checking out some new swim wear and clothing. We went to dinner with Dragon, and then...the Sling Shot! This morning I'll be hopping in the SUP (Stand Up Paddle) pool and trying out a few boards, should be fun!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The Good Life
Trish and Rachael arrived late last night. We’re staying at The Peabody, and it’s just ducky! Duck’s on parade, duck towels, duck pillows, duck soap and even a TV screen built into the bathroom mirror! We took a yoga class this morning, and then I sat by the pool, it was a bit cloudy but the hot tub was warm. I’m looking forward to checking out the Surf Expo tomorrow.
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| Running duckies! |
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| Duck butt |
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| Duckies in their fountain |
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| Duckie helicopter landing? The view from our window |
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Seventy degrees!
I picked up David, Trina, and Camden at the airport last night. It was quite a clown car fitting three tall adults, a five month old in a car seat, and all of our luggage. We did it though and made it safely to their house. Go little Beep Beep! I think I had the best night’s sleep since I started my trip; it may have had something to do with finally remembering to use the ear plugs I brought.
We had breakfast at The Sentient Bean. It made me think of the Buddhist prayer we say at the Bodhi path after yoga or meditation “for the benefit of all sentient beings.” I hadn’t really contemplated to word “sentient” all that much, but according to dictionary.com:
Hmmm, a conscious coffee bean-ing…
I made it to Orlando. As I was driving I saw the thermometer rising and was getting excited, but as I stepped out of the car it felt so freaking hot! I guess my body wasn’t quite adjusted to the heat, I can only imagine what hot flashes will be like! I'll be here for the rest of the week for Surf-Expo, I'm sure I'll adjust. I'm happy to be out of the cold and snow.
My Aunt Dot & Uncle Richard happened to be in Orlando visiting a friend of theirs. I was able to coordinate with them and meet up for dinner this evening. It was great to see them even though briefly. Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up with them again at their home in South Carolina in a few weeks!
We had breakfast at The Sentient Bean. It made me think of the Buddhist prayer we say at the Bodhi path after yoga or meditation “for the benefit of all sentient beings.” I hadn’t really contemplated to word “sentient” all that much, but according to dictionary.com:
–adjective
1. having the power of perception by the senses; conscious.
2. characterized by sensation and consciousness.
Hmmm, a conscious coffee bean-ing…
I made it to Orlando. As I was driving I saw the thermometer rising and was getting excited, but as I stepped out of the car it felt so freaking hot! I guess my body wasn’t quite adjusted to the heat, I can only imagine what hot flashes will be like! I'll be here for the rest of the week for Surf-Expo, I'm sure I'll adjust. I'm happy to be out of the cold and snow.
My Aunt Dot & Uncle Richard happened to be in Orlando visiting a friend of theirs. I was able to coordinate with them and meet up for dinner this evening. It was great to see them even though briefly. Hopefully I’ll be able to catch up with them again at their home in South Carolina in a few weeks!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Long drive on 95
Sometimes things just work out. I knew I was probably going to stop in VA, but wasn’t too sure where I was going to stay. Then last week I ran into Galen on MV and found out she was going to be in VA too. And so it is, I stayed with her and her friends in VA Beach and had some tasty Mexican lasagna for dinner!
It was cold and windy this morning and I was nearly blown away as I went for a short walk to the beach. I saw the bridge I had driven over last night in the dark and a few tankers on the horizon. The sun was out and warmed just the right side of my face all day. As I got through NC I felt like it was necessary to visit Pedro at South of the Border. Then I realized it might have been almost eight years to the day since I was there last. It was my senior year at MMA and I was on my way to Miami for a few months with my college boyfriend. I think a road trip can be a great test for any relationship; we nearly killed each other. I bumped the rumble strip once trying to take a drink of water or something. He yelled “Pay attention!” and I said, “What?! I’m driving Braille!” Maybe politically incorrect, but a great quote I learned from my dad. He didn’t think it was so funny.
I was also behind Duke's crew shell trailer for a good part of the day. A great flash back to rowing crew in college.
Anyways, I’m in Savannah for the night. Right now I’m waiting for David, Trina and baby Camden to fly in from their holiday trip to MV. Looking forward to our visit!
Beep Beep Update: Well, the CD player broke about an hour outside of NYC. It played but wouldn’t eject the CD. It was a delicate game of Operation using tweezers to get the CD out and put a new one in. So, that’s how it went until today. Miraculously a CD came out all on its own! And, after spending four hours at the Mazda dealership on New Year’s Eve the check engine light is still on. They assured me it’s safe to drive and I guess I’ll deal with it once I get to Houston at the dealership where I bought it.
It was cold and windy this morning and I was nearly blown away as I went for a short walk to the beach. I saw the bridge I had driven over last night in the dark and a few tankers on the horizon. The sun was out and warmed just the right side of my face all day. As I got through NC I felt like it was necessary to visit Pedro at South of the Border. Then I realized it might have been almost eight years to the day since I was there last. It was my senior year at MMA and I was on my way to Miami for a few months with my college boyfriend. I think a road trip can be a great test for any relationship; we nearly killed each other. I bumped the rumble strip once trying to take a drink of water or something. He yelled “Pay attention!” and I said, “What?! I’m driving Braille!” Maybe politically incorrect, but a great quote I learned from my dad. He didn’t think it was so funny.
I was also behind Duke's crew shell trailer for a good part of the day. A great flash back to rowing crew in college.
Anyways, I’m in Savannah for the night. Right now I’m waiting for David, Trina and baby Camden to fly in from their holiday trip to MV. Looking forward to our visit!
Beep Beep Update: Well, the CD player broke about an hour outside of NYC. It played but wouldn’t eject the CD. It was a delicate game of Operation using tweezers to get the CD out and put a new one in. So, that’s how it went until today. Miraculously a CD came out all on its own! And, after spending four hours at the Mazda dealership on New Year’s Eve the check engine light is still on. They assured me it’s safe to drive and I guess I’ll deal with it once I get to Houston at the dealership where I bought it.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
NYC to VA Beach
Many thanks to Sarah for hosting me in NYC and for a chocolate covered grasshopper snack last night! This morning I woke up to the cooing of pigeons, wasn’t too sure what it was at first! I made it to Virginia Beach this evening, drove over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in the misty rainy dark, can’t wait to see the beach in the morning!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!
I survived New Year’s Eve in New York City!
The years start to blend together. We experience ups and downs each day and each year, and there are some moments that define our lives. Sadness is there, but I think it’s helpful to reflect and remember the highlights that made us smile. Some of my highlights this year included: gaining freedom by leaving my full time job; a successful lasik eye surgery; celebrating my birthday with a sunrise surf/paddling session and seeing the full moon over the ocean that night; watching fireflies twinkle while taking an outdoor shower; teaching outdoor yoga; and having a seven year old tell me “You’re fun” while leading a sea shore exploration program. What were your highlights?
The years start to blend together. We experience ups and downs each day and each year, and there are some moments that define our lives. Sadness is there, but I think it’s helpful to reflect and remember the highlights that made us smile. Some of my highlights this year included: gaining freedom by leaving my full time job; a successful lasik eye surgery; celebrating my birthday with a sunrise surf/paddling session and seeing the full moon over the ocean that night; watching fireflies twinkle while taking an outdoor shower; teaching outdoor yoga; and having a seven year old tell me “You’re fun” while leading a sea shore exploration program. What were your highlights?
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