Happiness is...
Him. All of him. Being with him. Talking him for more than one hour, one day a week. Seeing him---really seeing him. Being held by him.
The life of a military girlfriend is no walk in the park. But oh, isn't leave glorious.
It feels like it should, a real relationship with real ups and downs, and more than just the telephone and computer. It feels like love. It feels like the perfect vacation. If only it didn't have to end.
Happiness is this. Tomorrow it's back to reality. But for today, I can revel in it.
Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Luxury showers.
Happiness is...
Luxury showers. Multi-head. 8 speed. Spacious and warm. Not only am I cozy and clean, but I have just taken a mini vacation in the process.
The shower is only one of many pieces of paradise. Here, all things are at your fingertips. Including things as simple as gentle massages. Take that, Minnesota.
If only we could stay.
Luxury showers. Multi-head. 8 speed. Spacious and warm. Not only am I cozy and clean, but I have just taken a mini vacation in the process.
The shower is only one of many pieces of paradise. Here, all things are at your fingertips. Including things as simple as gentle massages. Take that, Minnesota.
If only we could stay.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Caribbean
Happiness is...
The Caribbean. Blue waters and clear skies (for the most part). Not too bad, if I do say so myself.
The Caribbean. Blue waters and clear skies (for the most part). Not too bad, if I do say so myself.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Housekeeping
Happiness is...
Housekeeping. I have never been one to make my bed.
Nor do I enjoy cleaning bathrooms.
This is why staying in hotels is such a treat. These things are done for me, and much more. I come home to fresh toiletries, a clean floor, and a crisp fold in the toilet paper. What did I say? It's the little things. Thank you to all the housekeepers out there!
Housekeeping. I have never been one to make my bed.
Nor do I enjoy cleaning bathrooms.
This is why staying in hotels is such a treat. These things are done for me, and much more. I come home to fresh toiletries, a clean floor, and a crisp fold in the toilet paper. What did I say? It's the little things. Thank you to all the housekeepers out there!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Mimosas
Happiness is...
Mimosas. Orange juice and champagne, whose idea was that?
What a brilliant way to start the morning. Thank you, whoever.
Mimosas. Orange juice and champagne, whose idea was that?
What a brilliant way to start the morning. Thank you, whoever.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
All-Inclusive
Happiness is...
All-inclusive. If there is ever a chance to travel all inclusive... do it. Any meal, any drink, any activity, and you don't have to worry about the price. You've already paid.
I love it. I love not thinking about anything when I'm down there. I love the carefree relaxation that comes with all-inclusive. And I'd recommend it to anyone. Even just once.
All-inclusive. If there is ever a chance to travel all inclusive... do it. Any meal, any drink, any activity, and you don't have to worry about the price. You've already paid.
I love it. I love not thinking about anything when I'm down there. I love the carefree relaxation that comes with all-inclusive. And I'd recommend it to anyone. Even just once.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Travel Alarm
Happiness is...
That moment when your alarm goes off and tells you it's time. It's time to get your butt out of bed and head to the airport. It's not like you've been sleeping anyway. No, you have been anxiously awaiting this morning and your trip to JAMAICA.
You can do this. You have run through each and every possible scenario in your head. Twice. You have double-checked your luggage and run all of the last errands. And now, you're finally going to an exotic island, a vacation, a getaway with your man.
You deserve this. After the fall you've had, it's all you're looking forward to. It'll be the time of your life. And your alarm. Just. Went. Off. Get up, get dressed, and head out the door!
After all, "I'm leaving... on a jet plane... don't know when I'll be back again..." :) Seeya!
That moment when your alarm goes off and tells you it's time. It's time to get your butt out of bed and head to the airport. It's not like you've been sleeping anyway. No, you have been anxiously awaiting this morning and your trip to JAMAICA.
You can do this. You have run through each and every possible scenario in your head. Twice. You have double-checked your luggage and run all of the last errands. And now, you're finally going to an exotic island, a vacation, a getaway with your man.
You deserve this. After the fall you've had, it's all you're looking forward to. It'll be the time of your life. And your alarm. Just. Went. Off. Get up, get dressed, and head out the door!
After all, "I'm leaving... on a jet plane... don't know when I'll be back again..." :) Seeya!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Winter break
Happiness is...
Winter break! It's here at last, the time to sit around, do some yoga, watch some movies, pretty much anything except graduate schoolwork.
This year features two happy holidays, time with family, dancing, and a week in Jamaica! More to come.
Winter break! It's here at last, the time to sit around, do some yoga, watch some movies, pretty much anything except graduate schoolwork.
This year features two happy holidays, time with family, dancing, and a week in Jamaica! More to come.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Packing Lists.
Happiness is...
Packing lists.
I am not a huge fan of packing. I love the idea of travel, and packing adds to the excitement, don't get me wrong. However, I also have too much anxiety---did I pack everything I need? What am I forgetting? What will happen when I get there and realize I didn't bring _____?! So, I love packing lists. They relieve a lot of my stress and give me ideas I wouldn't have thought about. I feel competent about taking off and not looking back.
Wednesday morning I head home until January. In that time I celebrate two holidays and take a trip to a tropical island. So, naturally, this time around packing is especially difficult. No worries, though, I have a list. That solves everything, right?
Yikes.
Packing lists.
I am not a huge fan of packing. I love the idea of travel, and packing adds to the excitement, don't get me wrong. However, I also have too much anxiety---did I pack everything I need? What am I forgetting? What will happen when I get there and realize I didn't bring _____?! So, I love packing lists. They relieve a lot of my stress and give me ideas I wouldn't have thought about. I feel competent about taking off and not looking back.
Wednesday morning I head home until January. In that time I celebrate two holidays and take a trip to a tropical island. So, naturally, this time around packing is especially difficult. No worries, though, I have a list. That solves everything, right?
Yikes.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
No alarm
Happiness is...
Setting no alarms. Yes, my biological clock still gets me up well before 8 a.m., but it's a big change from being rudely awakened by a blaring alarm at 7 or 7:30. There's just something special about a natural morning. I remember more of my dreams, wake up in a calm, and just generally start the day out right.
This will be the trend for the next four days. It's a welcome change from the usual in grad school, and it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Setting no alarms. Yes, my biological clock still gets me up well before 8 a.m., but it's a big change from being rudely awakened by a blaring alarm at 7 or 7:30. There's just something special about a natural morning. I remember more of my dreams, wake up in a calm, and just generally start the day out right.
This will be the trend for the next four days. It's a welcome change from the usual in grad school, and it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Countdown
Happiness is...
Countdowns. 5 weeks.
Yes, it's likely that I've already told you this is happiness. Does it look like I care?
Countdowns. 5 weeks.
Yes, it's likely that I've already told you this is happiness. Does it look like I care?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Weekend
Happiness is...
Knowing that the weekend is coming. After all, after Tuesday even the calendar says WTF. This weekend, I am getting out of here... ignoring the still-not-fixed apartment, and heading to a cabin with some sisters. Anticipation is what will get me through the next two days. Yay weekend!
Knowing that the weekend is coming. After all, after Tuesday even the calendar says WTF. This weekend, I am getting out of here... ignoring the still-not-fixed apartment, and heading to a cabin with some sisters. Anticipation is what will get me through the next two days. Yay weekend!
Friday, March 25, 2011
home
Happiness is...
Waking up naturally, to a bright morning, with the covers pulled to your chin and your face up against your cozy pillow.
Home sweet home.
Waking up naturally, to a bright morning, with the covers pulled to your chin and your face up against your cozy pillow.
Home sweet home.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Travel
Happiness is...
Packing rules. Roll your clothes and they'll fit better. Vacuum seal things and they'll pop back to original shape. Travel sized hygiene!
I could go on forever just about travel sized hygiene products. Two ounces of shampoo, and Two of conditioner. Mini lotions, mini deodorant, I am beginning to feel more and more like a giant. I've said before and I'll say it again, things are just better in miniature.
Now the trouble is packing it all back up to go home though. Goodbye vacation, goodbye spring break. It's the most unfortunate part of the vacation... At least I have my muffin bites and baby carrots to keep me company while I wait. Back to happy...
Packing rules. Roll your clothes and they'll fit better. Vacuum seal things and they'll pop back to original shape. Travel sized hygiene!
I could go on forever just about travel sized hygiene products. Two ounces of shampoo, and Two of conditioner. Mini lotions, mini deodorant, I am beginning to feel more and more like a giant. I've said before and I'll say it again, things are just better in miniature.
Now the trouble is packing it all back up to go home though. Goodbye vacation, goodbye spring break. It's the most unfortunate part of the vacation... At least I have my muffin bites and baby carrots to keep me company while I wait. Back to happy...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Caves
Happiness is...
Caves. They're a secret underground hideaway, dark and magical. Large spaces, small spaces, marvelous crawl spaces...
From whatever geological force, caves are formed and perfectly preserved. Go ahead and put the light out there and explore. You'd be surprised what you can find. For me, I am heading through Mammoth caves, the longest one in the country. Beat that.
The thing I keep wondering is how many caves are out there that have yet to be documented and explored. That's what makes me happiest. Like the species we are still discovering after thousands of years in the same planet, caves are a mystery. Stalactite or Stalagmite? Does it matter?!
Caves. They're a secret underground hideaway, dark and magical. Large spaces, small spaces, marvelous crawl spaces...
From whatever geological force, caves are formed and perfectly preserved. Go ahead and put the light out there and explore. You'd be surprised what you can find. For me, I am heading through Mammoth caves, the longest one in the country. Beat that.
The thing I keep wondering is how many caves are out there that have yet to be documented and explored. That's what makes me happiest. Like the species we are still discovering after thousands of years in the same planet, caves are a mystery. Stalactite or Stalagmite? Does it matter?!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Real life hollywood
Happiness is...
Seeing a scene as you have in the movies. They can tell you all they want that it's based on true events, or filmed in timbuktu, but until you're standing there staring at the root of it all, it all means nothing.
Like, for example, passing the horse farm that Dreamer is based on. You know.
It's like making history. Your own personal jolly history, that you will hold dear for years. Try it out, go somewhere monumental today!
Seeing a scene as you have in the movies. They can tell you all they want that it's based on true events, or filmed in timbuktu, but until you're standing there staring at the root of it all, it all means nothing.
Like, for example, passing the horse farm that Dreamer is based on. You know.
It's like making history. Your own personal jolly history, that you will hold dear for years. Try it out, go somewhere monumental today!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Meteorologists
Happiness is...
Meteorologists. In the morning, I wake up, pour a bowl of cereal, and watch the news for traffic conditions and weather expectations. I walk out of the house with mittens on because I have got the secret: just when you thought Spring was coming mother nature hits with another 1-2 inches of snow and a windchill of 3 degrees. Single digits, did you hear me?
Not to worry, I have the forecast. In fact, I can look ahead and acknowledge that a walk around the lake may be plausible once it rises back to 41 degrees.
And for instances just like this, I can peek into the future and pack accordingly for the 70 degree weather that awaits me at the other end of the tarmac. All because these little scientists out there somewhere want to make my life just a bit easier. Today, I thank you. Now, let me get back to my summer.
Meteorologists. In the morning, I wake up, pour a bowl of cereal, and watch the news for traffic conditions and weather expectations. I walk out of the house with mittens on because I have got the secret: just when you thought Spring was coming mother nature hits with another 1-2 inches of snow and a windchill of 3 degrees. Single digits, did you hear me?
Not to worry, I have the forecast. In fact, I can look ahead and acknowledge that a walk around the lake may be plausible once it rises back to 41 degrees.
And for instances just like this, I can peek into the future and pack accordingly for the 70 degree weather that awaits me at the other end of the tarmac. All because these little scientists out there somewhere want to make my life just a bit easier. Today, I thank you. Now, let me get back to my summer.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Technology
Happiness is...
The intelligence of a blogspot. For example, I am currently in Kentucky, enjoying the sun and the countryside and my friends and all of the sites I could possibly see. I will probably be taking in the history and relaxing in some pasture.
Meanwhile, my blog is updating on its own. You see, the internet knows I have a life. Happiness is being able to work ahead and rest assured that you can truly enjoy your vacation. More stories to come.
The intelligence of a blogspot. For example, I am currently in Kentucky, enjoying the sun and the countryside and my friends and all of the sites I could possibly see. I will probably be taking in the history and relaxing in some pasture.
Meanwhile, my blog is updating on its own. You see, the internet knows I have a life. Happiness is being able to work ahead and rest assured that you can truly enjoy your vacation. More stories to come.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Planes!
Happiness is...
Leaving on a jet plane. Though I know precisely when I'll be back again, I will try to put it out of my mind. Here we go, Kentucky. Give me your best shot.
Leaving on a jet plane. Though I know precisely when I'll be back again, I will try to put it out of my mind. Here we go, Kentucky. Give me your best shot.
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