Back to Reality

i wrote this on the sand on our last day at the beach

We just got back from our trip to Florida. We were gone for six days. Now we're back. We're back to the reality of our real world which is cold and white. Back to work and waking up early. Yah, i resent coming back. Rick feels the same way. But we didn't have a choice. It sure is nice to be back home and sleep in our own bed but the cold is killing me!

Anyway, we had fun on our trip. We went to the Southwest Florida area, particularly, Naples. On our first day, we went to Sanibel and Captiva Islands, we drove around and drool with envy on the nice homes along the beach. Then, we went to Naples where we stayed and spend our nights. The second day we went to the beach and swim and lay on the sand for hours! Just enjoy the peace and the beauty of nature - birds flying around and over us... Then, we took the sunset cruise, sightseeing, watch the dolphins and just enjoy the ride...

The next day we went to The Everglades. I dont know if you've heard of the place, but it's supposed to be a great source of oxygen for all mankind. It wasn't really a spectacular sight, just green and swamp all over! We took the airboat ride and that was fun! The ride itself was fun! The driver would be cruising on full speed and do sharp turns it felt like the boat was gonna tip! I was screaming and laughing at the same time! Well, we get to see more of the Everglades and the alligator and different kinds of birds. After that we went to Marco Island and i just fell in love with the place! It was small and not so crowded. High-rise buildings along the beach and what a lovely beach! Shells everywhere! You can see the dolphins swimming by from the shore too! More birds and just peaceful and beautiful! I really want to live there. If we were to move to Florida, that would be the place i want to move to.

That night we ate at Joe's Crab Shack. The food was great! I sooo love their crab balls and crab dip! Yummy! On our last entire day there, we went shopping for souvenirs and spent the rest of the day on the beach, planning our lives and dreaming of living in Florida. Contemplating about which is worse between a hurricane and a tornado... trying to find a way so that we can afford to live there. Hopefully.... someday....

But now, we're back home. Our cold and snow-covered home. I am happy to be back but sad too coz Florida is just so pretty! I really loved our vacation, it was nice to get away and not think about work and bills for a while, but simply enjoy life and live it like how it is supposed to be. But I guess i wouldnt have enjoyed it as much if we live there, i would have taken for granted it's beauty like what i do here. I am simply grateful for life and it's beauty that surrounds us...

picture of the apartment where we stayed