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My Goodness

it has been a long time!

I didn't really plan a blogging hiatus, but boy did I take one. I mean, May to August?  Yipes.  As you know, my last post was full of lovely pictures of my dreamy vacation.  I can assure you that was a really LONG time ago!

For several weeks it has been on my mind to become reacquainted with Ms Blog, yet somehow pressure developed?  Stupid, I know.  But because I was MIA for so long, I felt like I better have something good to say when I finally get around to posting again.  Except, do i really ever have anything good to say?  Maybe don't answer that.

So here I am, still here.   I plan on posting a little more often now that this first "pressure post" is over. But I guess we will see.

If any of you are still out there, happy Friday tomorrow!

Mango Tango baby

A few things I learned or was reminded of on my vacation a few weeks ago (yes, I am finally posting).

• I love the sound of the ocean, and relaxing in a hammock. 
• Middle aged Midwesterners who have had too much to drink = annoying, and slightly entertaining.
• Massages really need to become a regular priority in my life.
• Pepsi products are the subpar product in the soda world.
• I am a Dr. Pepper (preferably diet) purest. There is no point in bothering with the rest of it.
• Crazy meat concoctions with mystery sauce and the smell they produce are exactly why I sometimes contemplate becoming a vegetarian.
• When in doubt, fresh fruit can substitute any meal (see reasons above).
• A travel agent can be a great idea. Our room was BEAUTIFUL!
• Snorkeling is still so much fun.
• My body remembers how to obtain a tan.
• Thankfully I am totally white compared to the leather look some of those folks are going for.
• Turns out, Mango Tango is my drink of choice.
• The little Mayan kids selling handkerchiefs at the ruins…STEAL MY HEART! (and their parents know it ;)
• Sunshine is good for my mood and my skin.
• Vegan sunscreen is worthless and makes you smell like dirt and incents. At least it was kind to the coral and the fish right?
• I am a believer in Shellac for my nails.
• Jump in the water and swim, even if you are a little nervous. Just do it. The cenote was incredible.
• The water pressure in my shower is something I am grateful for.
• I adore those maids that turned down my covers and left chocolate on my pillow.
• Clubbing, still not my scene and not a temptation no matter how fun someone else thinks it is.
• Hanging out with the bestie for days rocks.
• Shiny tile looks beautiful but it is very slippery.
• Enjoying a book "just because" is so nice.
• I still get home sick.
• Sometimes a vacation is exactly what I need.

and now, just a few of the hundreds of pictures we took. :)

Sunrises on the ocean are the absolute best.

Especially when this is what is right outside your window.

Our hotel was awesome. 

Our room with two walls of windows overlooking the ocean.

The Rookie and her favorite drink

Checking out the cenote (a sink hole)

Then we swam in it.

Chichen-Itza.  Last time I was there you could climb all the pyramids.  Not anymore, but still an amazing place.

Remember the little Mayan children I mentioned?

Steal your heart right?

We purchased muu muus from their parents.

That water is so beautiful.

Oh Cancun, thank you.  Thank you for the lovliness that was our vacation.  It was perfect.  I will be back for sure.

Unplugged

Boy do I feel out of the loop. Spending eight glorious days on vacation in Cancun with no cell phone reception, no computer, no news, no responsibilities, no facebook, and no blogs I sure feel out of touch. (I did manage two quick emails to my mommy ensuring her I was alive).

It was so nice. Nice feeling unplugged from it all with no schedule in sight. Plenty of relaxing, playing, sunshine, and a mango daiquiri please (virgin of course).  But now I am trying to catch up. Amazing the way we depend on these media outlets to keep up on each other.

I spent the day with the fam on Sunday in celebration of Easter. I adore those people. Working up a sweat with “Just Dance” on the wii proved to me two things. I may not be as uncoordinated as I remember and enough pelvic rolls Beyonce style and my hips may have been sore yesterday.

Anyway, I am back and had a lovely time. Pictures and more details to come after I feel a little more caught up with work, laundry, and this lovely thing we call life.

Besties

 In case I haven't said it lately, I should mention it now. I have the BEST bestie out there.  I mean really, she rocks.   We have been friends for a really long time and I am so glad.  Happy Thursday all!

Benefits of Puffed Yogurt

A couple of weeks ago, we had a surprise visitor.

Maybe I bribed him with puffed yogurt treats to sit by me, but it was worth it.

His dad came to visit too, but apparently I wasn't as interested in snapping his cuteness.  :)  It was so good to see you guys, I miss you!  Thanks for hanging out with us.  Hopefully next time the girls can join you.

Happy Social Work Month

March is Social Work month and since I am a social worker, I suppose it should be mentioned. I have written about my social work adventures several times before, so for old time sake, (or if you are really bored) you should read some of my past posts about social work. Like how I ended up here, a good day, a bad day, and days you just have to shake your head.

A couple of years ago I switched jobs and now I work with the littlest people in the hospital. The ones that joined their families in this a world a little (or a lot) too early. The ones that struggle those first few days, weeks, or months of life. Some of these little miracles start out their journey barely weighing a pound. It’s amazing to watch them grow and develop. It is a special place in the hospital I feel lucky to be a part of it. The truth is, I feel blessed to work in a job that I enjoy and feel fulfilled. I am so glad I can honestly say I like what I do.

So, Happy Social Work Month to me and all my fellow social workers. The work we do it worth celebrating!