2/16/25

 During these winter storms I like to stay indoors and fantasize about tropical destinations. I spoke to a good friend this morning who is planning a Scandinavian trip for us. 

I was also thinking about our upcoming trip to St. Lucia. 60 days away. But who is counting? (ME! I am counting!)

Recently I have been thinking about next spring. With some encouragement from our travel buddies, we have officially started the planning for destination Spring 2026.

My cousin gave me the nudge today and we decided to book the housing. That is stage one of the planning. I found a cool place with a short walk to the beach and a pool which checks out “wants” boxes. Fun fact, if you are getting an Airbnb, check prices on VRBO as well. I saved us $200 on VRBO for the SAME location!

This trip’s destination will check off my 6 year desire to swim with pigs. I know they will poop in the ocean. Other things poop in the ocean too. I am not going to be drinking the water (on purpose).

I discovered swimming with pigs while I was sitting in the hospital with Ethan unconscious. I vowed that if I were ever able to enjoy life again (I wasn’t enjoying it at the time), that I was going to do so. Life is too short not to take the trip. 

It is fun to have something to look forward to. It take the mind off the piling up snow, crappy roads and cold! 🥶 

Snow storms are dangerous, as I have my imagination and time to research. I also planned a girls trip with some coworkers in the fall in Colorado. I am hoping we can make a drive to the Stanley Hotel for either a meal or ghost tour. It will be about an hour away. It is another bucket list item.

My mind traveled to far away destinations today. It’s white outside but colorful in my mind.

Now I have to buckle down and make the money to pay for it all! Ha! Luckily my lifestyle is NOT lavish. I have funds taken out of every paycheck and directed into my travel fund before I even see them. The upfront costs are spread out, so it is less stressful from a financial planning stance.

I am pumped for my nephew, Jason today. He joined the RFK racing team about a month ago. He is working as a videographer and does media design. He was at the Daytona 500. I am so happy for him. We had the race on all day. I bet he is tired. What a long day for him!