Thursday, December 16, 2010

more catchup

*Cruise stuff
After Aruba we went to an island called Curacao. It has a dutch feel to it, and was really nice. We were only there for 4 hours so Dad and I shopped. I got most of my Christmas presents there. At noon we went on to a special part of the bow that is not usually open, and watched us take off. It was a really nice and beautiful. I said here "I could see myself coming and visiting for a while!"
Then we cruised for another day and ended up in the Bahamas. Each cruise line has their own private island and Holland has Half Moon Cay. This is my favorite place to go. I absolutely love this island. Quiet, small, safe, non-commercial and just perfect.  I said here "I could see myself living here!!"
To say the least I like anywhere near the ocean. And these islands weren't hot at this time of year.

*WLS
WLS is weight loss surgery. I went to the dr on monday and it went well and they are submitting my papers for approval from the insurance company. I am so excited to do this, I hope they get answers soon. That way if they need me to do something else for insurance we can get on it. The nurses and the office staff feel pretty confident about the insurance, but I don't want to get my hopes up too soon. I want the change so badly and to see my eating change. I'm scared for sure!!! but the benefits of this surgery outweigh all the fears.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Crazy busy life!

Ok, it's been a busy month since my last post. I am crazy busy again. My friend, Cat, says it's my disease. True enough. I slow down for a while, and get bored.
*So now I have added babysitting to my list. I am sitting for a really awesome family with two boys. I love playing with them. They make me laugh and feel like a kid. It also reminds me that kids, that's what I am good at. I get creative and inventive. That is something I miss in my day job.
*I am also sitting for my friends chiropractic office a few times a month. That's fun, cause I have to adjust to an entire different set of kids.
*I also tutor a 4th grader once a weekin math. That's really challenging because math is a tough subject to teach.
*Thanksgiving was nice. I dog sat for a friend of mine and my sister and her family came in also. Short and sweet.
***Then my father and I went on a 7 day cruise to the southern Caribbean. We flew to FL, then cruised 2 days to Aruba. We went snorkeling in the ocean there. It was soo neat, because it was raining when we docked. The tour guide said we could cancel, but why? we were going to get wet anyway. It drizzled a little more and then cleared up beautifully by the time we got the the shipwreck. We were in the water about 45min. I found out I don't like the mask of snorkeling, so I just swam around. I was totally content out there. As we sailed back to the ship, the rain came pouring down. It didn't bother anyone because there was an open bar and it was fun. Then we went to the ship for lunch and a nap. After that we went back out to walk around the shops a little bit. I found a few things, and had a great time there. I kept saying, "I can see myself coming back to aruba for a long visit!"
Then we cruised to Curacao, an island there. It was neat and cute. The last day of the trip was spent in the Bahamas on their island. I love it there the best. Dad went parasailing and had an absolute blast!!!! I sat on the beach with a drink under the shade and in the water. I love it there. We flew home on friday. Nice to be home.
*Saturday I left for a party, and my car crapped out in the TJ's parking lot. I have been at my Dad's since then. I went there expecting his 2nd van to work and it didn't want to work either. So we think we have figured out what  is wrong, but can't do it ourselves. Dad's van worked this morning. Yea!
*I also get to cater this weekend, which is a great money maker. And babysit twice. So that's how busy life is.
**Ok, so that ended up being longer than I thought, and I haven't even started talking about my surgery stuff.
Hopefully I will get to that tmw.