It's weird how I have been feeling rushed all the time. The whole month of December has been a big blur. Early in the month I have to prep people at my morning job for the week that I will be on vacation. Had to update inventory, balance the bank and made sure everything is in it's place so that they don't have to worry about finding stuff. It was good to know that they didn't have a problem while I was gone. Makes me worry a little, but otherwise, proud that teaching them did pay off.
A week has gone by since we came back from our vacation. Not a day was spared to relax. We jumped right back to work. Had payroll, auditors and doctor's appointment to deal with. Our house was a mess! Dirty laundry over flowing from the hamper, mementos from our trip all over the place, and the cats had been digging in the plants! But no time to clean. Had to keep working, day and night. It was hard catching up at first, specially with auditors always asking for reports. But in three days my inbox was all empty! Laundry was done by Rick since I was gone most nights to work. A little tidying here and there, and now our house feels like home again! Somehow I don't feel as rushed anymore either.
Our trip to the Bahamas (Freeport/Lucaya area) was fun. Although we were off to a rough start with a bumpy flight and choppy boat ride. But once we finally got to our destination, it was relaxation haven. The place was really nice. The rooms were comfy, surroundings were clean and most of all, the people who works there were really friendly. The buffet wasn't disappointing either. We didn't have the greatest weather. It was cloudy, windy and a little bit chilly, specially at night. Rick kept complaining about how there's no sun. But I was secretly cheering for its absence. The Filipina in me still cowers from the harsh rays of the sun. I really want a lighter skin complexion. Don't ask me why. The resort offers a lot of fun activities like trapeze, dancing lessons, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and many more, but with strong winds and the fact that not a lot of people were there, most of the activities were cancelled. So for five days all we did was eat, lay by the beach, and drink cocktails while laying on the beach or by the poolside. It was paradise! An alcoholic's dream world! Booze was free-drink all you can! Too bad I am not a big drinker. But I was happy to try a few concoctions they had. Good food, free alcohol and the relaxing atmosphere made up for the crappy weather.
All in all the vacation was okay. It would have been great if we did more stuff rather than sit and be merry while gaining 20 lbs! But it was worth the trip. Rick and I deserved it. Even if it was just a little sun, we still came home with a tan. :-) Conquered my fear of boats with the help of a little tiny pill! I am really glad though that the boat ride and flight back home was smooth, or else I would never step inside a boat or a plane ever again! We were jolted back to reality the moment we stepped out of the airplane. Vacation was officially over. We came home to below zero temperatures and almost a foot of snow. Worst - no food in the fridge! Like I said earlier, it's been over a week since we got back, but we still didn't have the chance to do some grocery shopping. Frozen pizza is our best friend right now. Both Rick and I are so busy, we hardly see each other. Yesterday, I mailed out the Christmas cards. Today, we bought, then wrapped the gifts. Tomorrow, we head out to my in-laws for Christmas Eve dinner. Now, that's what you call Christmas rush! It's sad in a way we don't get to savor the beauty of the season. We don't even have a tree! Now we know not to plan another vacation around Christmas time!
When are we going to have a day to ourselves? Soon I hope...
A week has gone by since we came back from our vacation. Not a day was spared to relax. We jumped right back to work. Had payroll, auditors and doctor's appointment to deal with. Our house was a mess! Dirty laundry over flowing from the hamper, mementos from our trip all over the place, and the cats had been digging in the plants! But no time to clean. Had to keep working, day and night. It was hard catching up at first, specially with auditors always asking for reports. But in three days my inbox was all empty! Laundry was done by Rick since I was gone most nights to work. A little tidying here and there, and now our house feels like home again! Somehow I don't feel as rushed anymore either.
Our trip to the Bahamas (Freeport/Lucaya area) was fun. Although we were off to a rough start with a bumpy flight and choppy boat ride. But once we finally got to our destination, it was relaxation haven. The place was really nice. The rooms were comfy, surroundings were clean and most of all, the people who works there were really friendly. The buffet wasn't disappointing either. We didn't have the greatest weather. It was cloudy, windy and a little bit chilly, specially at night. Rick kept complaining about how there's no sun. But I was secretly cheering for its absence. The Filipina in me still cowers from the harsh rays of the sun. I really want a lighter skin complexion. Don't ask me why. The resort offers a lot of fun activities like trapeze, dancing lessons, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and many more, but with strong winds and the fact that not a lot of people were there, most of the activities were cancelled. So for five days all we did was eat, lay by the beach, and drink cocktails while laying on the beach or by the poolside. It was paradise! An alcoholic's dream world! Booze was free-drink all you can! Too bad I am not a big drinker. But I was happy to try a few concoctions they had. Good food, free alcohol and the relaxing atmosphere made up for the crappy weather.
All in all the vacation was okay. It would have been great if we did more stuff rather than sit and be merry while gaining 20 lbs! But it was worth the trip. Rick and I deserved it. Even if it was just a little sun, we still came home with a tan. :-) Conquered my fear of boats with the help of a little tiny pill! I am really glad though that the boat ride and flight back home was smooth, or else I would never step inside a boat or a plane ever again! We were jolted back to reality the moment we stepped out of the airplane. Vacation was officially over. We came home to below zero temperatures and almost a foot of snow. Worst - no food in the fridge! Like I said earlier, it's been over a week since we got back, but we still didn't have the chance to do some grocery shopping. Frozen pizza is our best friend right now. Both Rick and I are so busy, we hardly see each other. Yesterday, I mailed out the Christmas cards. Today, we bought, then wrapped the gifts. Tomorrow, we head out to my in-laws for Christmas Eve dinner. Now, that's what you call Christmas rush! It's sad in a way we don't get to savor the beauty of the season. We don't even have a tree! Now we know not to plan another vacation around Christmas time!
When are we going to have a day to ourselves? Soon I hope...
2 comments:
happy new year to you joy and rick, all the best for 2009!
lucky you, you had a holiday! kj had to work work work, but somehow we had a nice christmas with Mem with us.
thanks for the friendship, and all the thoughts. may your 2009 be filled with more love, and joy and peace and happiness!
much love from dublin,
odette&kj
maybe you'll get your vacation next year! you and hubby deserves a treat too! hey! why don't you guys visit us here! :)
happy new year to you and kj! wishing you all the best in life for 2009!
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