I found this piece at the mall as I was engaging in some retail therapy. It now resides on my desk to remind me of who I really am when times get tough.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Illusions
I was sitting at my desk in my office today when one of my coworkers came in to unwind after a session with one of her clients. She pointed out my window toward the parking lot at a heavyset older lady in a van, and mentioned that this lady was the lesbian grandma of her client. The other scruffy woman walking up to the van was the girlfriend of the grandmother. Not a pretty sight, to tell you the truth.
To add a bit more spice to the scene, Granny makes a nice living as a phone sex operator.
If a picture tells a thousand words, what I wouldn't give to have a photo of her to post here. If only those callers knew who they were really talking with. Yikes!!
To add a bit more spice to the scene, Granny makes a nice living as a phone sex operator.
If a picture tells a thousand words, what I wouldn't give to have a photo of her to post here. If only those callers knew who they were really talking with. Yikes!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Sanibel trip report
Well, we just returned from our annual vacation. This year, we decided to try something different... for us.
Left May 30, drove to O'Leno State Park north of Gainesville, FL to camp, then continued on the next day to Sanibel Island, FL, to spend a week. We were trying to hold costs down this year, so we thought a traditional beach vacation within driving distance might be the ticket. Sanibel was nice, but it wasn't really what I was expecting even though I'm not sure exactly what that was. It was pretty but not spectacular, a very sleepy place, and I didn't see wildlife like I was hoping. I think I would rather visit the SC and GA beaches before driving all the way to south Florida again.
LOVED our luxe condo, which was a good thing since we were in it so much due to being SICK during most of our trip! I had already been ill for a few days when we left, and finally after 4 days on the island and no signs of improvement, we both went to see a doctor. I say "we" because Don was coming down with it, too. I was fatigued, coughing constantly, with the most persistent sore throat I've ever had, and was losing my voice. We ended up with 10 days of 3x/day antibiotics as well as a bunch of other stuff to try to help us feel better. Even now, I'm still coughing. The good thing about all of this was, all I felt like doing was laying on the beach, so I have a killer tan to show off now!
Toward the end of the week, we did force ourselves to venture out and do a few things since we were beginning to feel better. Canoed the trails on Tarpon Bay, took a wonderful sunset cruise off Captiva Island, and visited Key Largo for some snorkeling off the reefs.
After Sanibel, we drove back north to Hillsborough River State Park to camp while we spent a few days at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay. Busch Gardens was basically a zoo with some roller coasters... so of course I loved it! Adventure Island was fun but Whitewater in Atlanta is way better. After the waterpark, we decided to drive on home, so we left Tampa Bay and arrived home last night at 3:30 am.
It was such a strange trip this year. Don and I spent a lot of time either apart or in silence since one of us would often be resting, plus it was physically uncomfortable for me to even talk. We usually chatter and laugh nonstop but this time, neither of us felt like it.
I don't think we're cut out to be "beach people". Even though I was sick, I was still a little bored if that makes any sense. If there was ever a time to be ill on vacation then this was it since we were in the most comfortable place imaginable, but I still think that for future vacations we are going to have to have more excitement. I CRAVE that week of adrenaline and crazy adventures; we can "relax" at home for free!
Anyway, we're glad to be home, and I hope to get some pics up soon.
Left May 30, drove to O'Leno State Park north of Gainesville, FL to camp, then continued on the next day to Sanibel Island, FL, to spend a week. We were trying to hold costs down this year, so we thought a traditional beach vacation within driving distance might be the ticket. Sanibel was nice, but it wasn't really what I was expecting even though I'm not sure exactly what that was. It was pretty but not spectacular, a very sleepy place, and I didn't see wildlife like I was hoping. I think I would rather visit the SC and GA beaches before driving all the way to south Florida again.
LOVED our luxe condo, which was a good thing since we were in it so much due to being SICK during most of our trip! I had already been ill for a few days when we left, and finally after 4 days on the island and no signs of improvement, we both went to see a doctor. I say "we" because Don was coming down with it, too. I was fatigued, coughing constantly, with the most persistent sore throat I've ever had, and was losing my voice. We ended up with 10 days of 3x/day antibiotics as well as a bunch of other stuff to try to help us feel better. Even now, I'm still coughing. The good thing about all of this was, all I felt like doing was laying on the beach, so I have a killer tan to show off now!
Toward the end of the week, we did force ourselves to venture out and do a few things since we were beginning to feel better. Canoed the trails on Tarpon Bay, took a wonderful sunset cruise off Captiva Island, and visited Key Largo for some snorkeling off the reefs.
After Sanibel, we drove back north to Hillsborough River State Park to camp while we spent a few days at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay. Busch Gardens was basically a zoo with some roller coasters... so of course I loved it! Adventure Island was fun but Whitewater in Atlanta is way better. After the waterpark, we decided to drive on home, so we left Tampa Bay and arrived home last night at 3:30 am.
It was such a strange trip this year. Don and I spent a lot of time either apart or in silence since one of us would often be resting, plus it was physically uncomfortable for me to even talk. We usually chatter and laugh nonstop but this time, neither of us felt like it.
I don't think we're cut out to be "beach people". Even though I was sick, I was still a little bored if that makes any sense. If there was ever a time to be ill on vacation then this was it since we were in the most comfortable place imaginable, but I still think that for future vacations we are going to have to have more excitement. I CRAVE that week of adrenaline and crazy adventures; we can "relax" at home for free!
Anyway, we're glad to be home, and I hope to get some pics up soon.
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