Vacation starts......NOW

I was given, about a year ago, a one hour relaxation massage at the local massage therapy center. I figured, finally using that certificate would be a great way to start off my vacation. It is sad to think it has taken me over a year to use the gift, but it means even more getting to use it just days before our trip. Who knew I had that many painful spots all over my body. Every where she touched felt like a bruise. But, wow, was it worth it in the end. The only thing that would make it better, would be a hot tub and a margarita now that I am home. I have not felt this good, all over, since I don't know when. It was worth the fear of the hour, naked, under the blanket and the fear of someone touching me for that length of time. I feel so good right now, I feel I could face anything. It is amazing. I need to look into doing this more often. When she was working on my spine, she couldn't believe how tight it was. She had to stop and cover me all over with hot packs while she worked on my legs. Then she went back to my spine. Well it worked. She said she was able to get it loose, but that I needed alot of work. Dah. She kept saying, just relax. I finally told her, I often feel the only thing holding me together is my tension. There you go, the type A personality rearing its ugly head. But I am tension free right now, feeling fine, and only days from my relaxing vacation. So next time you want to send a gift to someone, think relaxation massage. Even if it takes them a year to use it, they will love you for it. I think I hear my vacation calling my name. Got to go pack.

Hello

Living on Main Street, USA hasn't always been very mainstream.
I am a type A personality. That is about as far as mainstream I think I go.
I do not have 2.2 children. I do not have a mortgage nor tons of debt. I live within my means. Not the American way. I do have two cars, a husband. I am a democrat, my husband claims to be an independent but has republican points of view. We don't talk about it. If you want to have peace in your home, you can't talk about it. I know I am opinionated. I didn't know I was passionate in my opinions. I found that out a few years ago and was quite surprised by it. Whew, shocking. Anyway, I realized today I am also a martyr. In our Mainsteet existence, we try to take at least one vacation a year. I LOVE to travel. I LOVE my husband. He LOVES to Cruise. I like to Cruise and enjoy being with him. So I sacrifice for him and go cruising with him. I know, you think I am a self sacrificing saint. True. But you do what you have to do. So in three days, we head out for our 8 Th cruise. Actually, if I wasn't me, I would be jealous of me. I am really looking forward to getting away. The only problem is that it is hard to get away. I have to leave a business, a job, a house, my dogs, my life. And when I return, I hit the ground running. But for 9 days, I am going to relax. I am going to enjoy the days, the nights, the evenings, the sun, view, the play. My usual vacation is done Type A style, but not this one. I am going to relax. Mark my words. It is going to be lawn chairs and shut eye. Sweetness and not a schedule in sight. I may keep you updated, but more likely not. I can't promise anything, that would require a deadline, a task. That would be my normal way, but remember, I am practising a non type A style this vacation. So, instead, I will have to let you know how it all went, later.....How is that for a start. Wish me luck.