In Search of my Body...Not The One I ate...#3 "Crowning Goddesses As We Go"

[lisaviolet]

Right. She's superwoman. Or on drugs. I haven't decided yet.

Must be wasabi almonds.

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa - this thread has kept me above water this weekend too. I'm so thankful you and Amy have been keeping my mind active!

 

[lisaviolet]

Welcome back, Nancy! No time to post much as we are getting ready for spa treatments, monorail drink-a-thon (with tiaras, aka Goddess Crowns), and Narcoossees. GREAT, great, great MK day.

As Liz about her hot pink a$$. Hilarious. Great story there.

And ask Kat, "what does this ride DO?" That will make them laugh.

Oh, we have stories and jokes galore and it will ALL come out.

At airport....yes, Liz and I knew each other immediately. Threw bags down, huge hug. Then the first thing Liz did was take pictures. Natch. Then we started talking like we were old childhood friends who hadn't seen each other in a while and we haven't stopped talking yet. Kat is slightly overwhelmed. But then again, Kat...yes OUR Kat, was skipping, SKIPPING, in MK today. Word.

AMY--OMG, Edward. Yes. We are going to see the movie in DTD on Monday night. You have to drive over for it. HAVE to. Love it. And no, you fit right in drinking wise. We would not drink you under the table. Well, I might. I had A LOT last night. Like 11 drinks.

Liz is calling me--time to go.

Oh, I have worked out each day but Kat and Liz have not at all. No one is tracking, not even Liz. After my workout today, I bounded (yes, right word) into their room and jumped on the beds until they got up. Fun. They SO love me.

Paula, Kat, Liz, Dawn, Dan and no nap girl:

It's been so wonderful to see and hear all about your weekend. Thank you so much for keeping us all in touch Erika and Liz - so appreciate it.

The pictures are fantastic. You can see all the emotions and the fun. Jellyrolls looked like a blast. And it was so lovely to see my beloved BW lobby.

Paula - I can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip. Your week.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Must be wasabi almonds.

 

[lisaviolet]

They SO love me.

I so loved this!

 

[lisaviolet]

Listen laughathon. I want Mexico.

 

[lisaviolet]

Don't you know I'm living through trips right now.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Listen laughathon. I want Mexico.

Word.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Ok....a little at a time, 'cause that's all I can do.

also - please note - that I am not quite the photographer that some of you are. and...I don't know how to post my pic's yet. (that's my new years resolution, so it'll have to wait! )

We left early last Saturday (as in headed for the airport at 6:15 am)...it was really weird having my own son drop us off at the airport.

Anywhoo...yes. We left early. Which means I had eaten breakfast early - like 6-ish. And the planes - well, unless you are in 1st class, no meal - just snacks. I brought a banana with me.....so...yeah. Not much to eat. After an uneventful flight, we landed & breezed thru customs (after all. who wants to bother TOURISTS who are coming to spend $$$$ in a country that really needs it?? )

HOLY CRAP is all I could say. NEVER did I expect the ....ummm...harrassment?.. to start so soon. In the airport there was a MAJOR "time share promotional" squad verbally assulting us relentlessly trying to get our attention (I did speak briefly with one gal, who SEEMED helpful with tour tips & info, etc). Finally made it to the rental car place....where it took FOREVER to get our car. They were extremely busy when we arrived. Everyone was really nice though - and helpful....just...busy. So by the time we actually reached our resort, it was 3:30 pm our time (2:30 locally, but I hadn't changed my watch). Remember how I said I ate breakfast really early? Yeah. I was ravenous. Of course, the first thing they do at the resort is connect you with a "vacation consultant" (I think that was what her title was) ...you know, someone to assist you with the whole "being in a foreign country" thing. Really - a nice touch. (remember though...I'm STARVING). She sits us down in the BAR off the lobby...and they bring us our first of the very, very many complimentary margaritas we would have during our visit.

Twice.

I was SO hungry. That alcohol hit me like...well...fast. I didn't care though - I was on vacation! We went to the restaurant out at the beach and had lunch. Fajitas. YUM. and more margaritas, of course.

Went to our room after we ate - the view was AMAZING. Ocean & beach. Technically SEA and beach. White sands, crystal blue Carribean sea water.

(aw crap. Now I HAVE to figure out the whole picture thing...you have to see our view...)

the area of Cancun where the hotels are is actually an island. a really narrow, but long, strip of land. There was our resort, road, and across the road a resturant, and then a huge lagoon. Very narrow. But up the side of the road that the resorts are on (the Carribean sea side) in addition to the regular sidewalk there is a bike/jogging path So we walked a long way. They don't refer to places as having "street numbers" but rather they tell you what "kilometer" it's at. The street is marked with a monument every 1/2 km. Our hotel was at KM 5. We walked down to a shopping area somewhere in the Km 9.5 area - so probably about 2.5 miles we walked. Looked at some of the open-air market booths (lots of lessons to be learned before we actually purchased anything. I was in NO hurry ) and then we took the bus back to the hotel.

The bus. What a trip. It costs 13 peso for the two of us...(roughly $1 total)...if any of you are Harry Potter fans....this was what I imagine the Night Bus to be! We stuck out our arm - the bus that was whizzing down the road came to a screeching halt in front of us...and before we even paid the driver he took off like a rocket Those bus drivers are complete maniacs! The buses are not only fast, but frequent (we never waited more than 2-3 minutes. ever) and very clean.

Ate in the bar (shocking, I know...) with a whole bottle of wine ...I knew I was going to love this place

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ok....a little at a time, 'cause that's all I can do.

also - please note - that I am not quite the photographer that some of you are. and...I don't know how to post my pic's yet. (that's my new years resolution, so it'll have to wait! )

I wasn't going to say a thing...

We left early last Saturday (as in headed for the airport at 6:15 am)...it was really weird having my own son drop us off at the airport.

I bet.

Anywhoo...yes. We left early. Which means I had eaten breakfast early - like 6-ish. And the planes - well, unless you are in 1st class, no meal - just snacks. I brought a banana with me.....so...yeah. Not much to eat. After an uneventful flight, we landed & breezed thru customs (after all. who wants to bother TOURISTS who are coming to spend $$$$ in a country that really needs it?? )

HOLY CRAP is all I could say. NEVER did I expect the ....ummm...harrassment?.. to start so soon. In the airport there was a MAJOR "time share promotional" squad verbally assulting us relentlessly trying to get our attention (I did speak briefly with one gal, who SEEMED helpful with tour tips & info, etc). Finally made it to the rental car place....where it took FOREVER to get our car. They were extremely busy when we arrived. Everyone was really nice though - and helpful....just...busy. So by the time we actually reached our resort, it was 3:30 pm our time (2:30 locally, but I hadn't changed my watch). Remember how I said I ate breakfast really early? Yeah. I was ravenous. Of course, the first thing they do at the resort is connect you with a "vacation consultant" (I think that was what her title was) ...you know, someone to assist you with the whole "being in a foreign country" thing. Really - a nice touch. (remember though...I'm STARVING). She sits us down in the BAR off the lobby...and they bring us our first of the very, very many complimentary margaritas we would have during our visit.

Twice.

I was SO hungry. That alcohol hit me like...well...fast. I didn't care though - I was on vacation! We went to the restaurant out at the beach and had lunch. Fajitas. YUM. and more margaritas, of course.

Went to our room after we ate - the view was AMAZING. Ocean & beach. Technically SEA and beach. White sands, crystal blue Carribean sea water.

(aw crap. Now I HAVE to figure out the whole picture thing...you have to see our view...)

Nancy! I DO want to see your view. To me, clear water beaches are sent from God. Well, they really are, but, mmmm, just the best.

the area of Cancun where the hotels are is actually an island. a really narrow, but long, strip of land. There was our resort, road, and across the road a resturant, and then a huge lagoon. Very narrow. But up the side of the road that the resorts are on (the Carribean sea side) in addition to the regular sidewalk there is a bike/jogging path So we walked a long way. They don't refer to places as having "street numbers" but rather they tell you what "kilometer" it's at. The street is marked with a monument every 1/2 km. Our hotel was at KM 5. We walked down to a shopping area somewhere in the Km 9.5 area - so probably about 2.5 miles we walked. Looked at some of the open-air market booths (lots of lessons to be learned before we actually purchased anything. I was in NO hurry ) and then we took the bus back to the hotel.

The bus. What a trip. It costs 13 peso for the two of us...(roughly $1 total)...if any of you are Harry Potter fans....this was what I imagine the Night Bus to be! We stuck out our arm - the bus that was whizzing down the road came to a screeching halt in front of us...and before we even paid the driver he took off like a rocket Those bus drivers are complete maniacs! The buses are not only fast, but frequent (we never waited more than 2-3 minutes. ever) and very clean.

Ate in the bar (shocking, I know...) with a whole bottle of wine ...I knew I was going to love this place

The bus! Sounds like the Bahamas. Scary. No roads. And I don't think one car was dentless.

Tomorrow I'll send you detailed instructions on how to upload a photo and post it.

LOVING the trip report.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

OK So I LOVE hearing all about everyones trips! I LOVE THE PICTURES! I loved the text to that I got from liz! How come I didn't get phone calls!? I was up drinking to!

OH and from everyone talking about Edward, while out shopping on Saturday for MORE christmas lights, I bought it! I bought Twilight! I was hooked after 5 pages! Lets see I bought the book at 4 pm Saturday evening and It is now 1 am Monday morning and I have read 300 pages! I neglected dishes and laundry! I did manage to tear myself away to go to church,( it was in my mind to bring the book to church and read there, SERIOUSLY) I did managed to help Steph unload 2 1/2 cords of wood in a snow storm! Than I ran right back to the couch and read!
Oh and Stephen feels really bad about me not going this weekend! He has said that no questions no hesitations I will be going next time and I was like DUH no kidding! With or without your blessing I am going! (note to self: increase alcohol tolerance) MMMM tequila shots my fave~~ Last time I did those I had to be carried off the boat!~ Dh under one arm BIL under the other!
I am so glad that everyone is having a fantastic time! Lyz so sorry you decided not to go! You have all year to break him down...... if they go again next year! I think it should be an annual trip?? Same weekend???

Ok off to dream about Edward~
Need to get some sleep i have hailey all week... my 2 year old niece So there will be no napping no exercise no NOTHIN! Just me a 2 year old and a potty chair! The JOYS of aunthood! NIGHTY NIGHT!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

GOOOD MORNING!
Well it's darn cold here -16 yes thats right MINUS 16 Steph just called to warn me to dress the kids up and make sure that I let the car run for a while this morning!
Amy up for a visit , I know how you LOVE the cold! !
Ok off to get kids ready for school and then to READ!!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

The bus! Sounds like the Bahamas. Scary. No roads. And I don't think one car was dentless.

actually - I was completely surprised that the cars weren't all banged up! These guys are crazy - but amazingly "crash free"!

Tomorrow I'll send you detailed instructions on how to upload a photo and post it.

Thanks. I'll do my best....

OH and from everyone talking about Edward, while out shopping on Saturday for MORE christmas lights, I bought it! I bought Twilight! I was hooked after 5 pages!

OH NO! Not ANOTHER one (I will not give in. I will not give in....I will not give in... )


i have hailey all week... my 2 year old niece So there will be no napping no exercise no NOTHIN! Just me a 2 year old and a potty chair!

Have fun with that

I'm off to the gym...reality is hitting me hard Oh - I got on the scale this morning - my weight was exactly the same as before I went on vacation musta been all those beans I ate all week....

Got one kid in bed still - some kind of stomach bug. better go see if he's planning on going to school at all today...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

OH and from everyone talking about Edward, while out shopping on Saturday for MORE christmas lights, I bought it! I bought Twilight! I was hooked after 5 pages! Lets see I bought the book at 4 pm Saturday evening and It is now 1 am Monday morning and I have read 300 pages! I neglected dishes and laundry! I did manage to tear myself away to go to church,( it was in my mind to bring the book to church and read there, SERIOUSLY) I did managed to help Steph unload 2 1/2 cords of wood in a snow storm! Than I ran right back to the couch and read!

Steph! I wondered where in the heck you were. You were reading. I got the book, but it was pilfered by my 12 year old,(who also stole the poster inside Liz and Amy). I haven't had a chance to read it!

I'm off to the gym...reality is hitting me hard Oh - I got on the scale this morning - my weight was exactly the same as before I went on vacation musta been all those beans I ate all week....

And all the walking and anniversarying! That is awesome news.

And read Twilight already. You know you want to.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

I am just dying for the kids to go to school already so I can read! Forget the clean clothes forget clearing of the dining room table! (everyone walks in a dumps EVERYTHING on it!) I want to READ!!!!!! I think I am darn near close to page 300! maybe I will be able to finish it tonight or well can't working the school all day tomorrow! UUUHHHHHGGGGGG! It would be fine if I didn't need an Edward Fix!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Steph! I wondered where in the heck you were. You were reading. I got the book, but it was pilfered by my 12 year old,(who also stole the poster inside Liz and Amy). I haven't had a chance to read it!

And read Twilight already. You know you want to.[/B][/COLOR]

Ok I didn't get a poster must be the hard cover! I cheated and bought the paperback! It was $8.88.
Yes Nancy you need to read it! I am so glad that you trip was great! So good to keep your weight the same! Congratulations on that ! Wow I can't even make it through the weekend with keeping my weight the same! LOL


Ok Off for an Edward FIX!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

ERika you best be posting some pictures there Woman! I see your on!!! Not sure which is more addicting waiting to see what I missed out on or that darn book!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Yes Nancy you need to read it!


I'm not listening....<fingers in ears> la la la la la la...


I am so glad that you trip was great! So good to keep your weight the same! Congratulations on that !

Thanks


More Mexico stories later...I promise. Right now I'm trying to weed thru the insurance benefits *stuff*...the enrollment info came out while we were away. Am I correct in thinking somebody here is an HR person that has to deal with this crap? I'm so sorry for you right now

laundry. gotta finish the laundry. and decorating. and shopping.... ahhhhhh!!!! oh how I envy those of you who plan ahead....

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ok I didn't get a poster must be the hard cover! I cheated and bought the paperback! It was $8.88.

No, I got the paperback. It was definately new though. Cause they had both the old with the apple and the new with the movie characters on it. $8.89 (Target)

Darn child. I want to read it, but I also want her to want to read.

Thanks


More Mexico stories later...I promise. Right now I'm trying to weed thru the insurance benefits *stuff*...the enrollment info came out while we were away. Am I correct in thinking somebody here is an HR person that has to deal with this crap? I'm so sorry for you right now

That's Stacy, who is MIA since Thanksgiving.

laundry. gotta finish the laundry. and decorating. and shopping.... ahhhhhh!!!! oh how I envy those of you who plan ahead....

Yes, my children are done and wrapped. Now I just need to pick up about 6 gift cards, a toy for the dog and voila, done.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Yes, my children are done and wrapped. Now I just need to pick up about 6 gift cards, a toy for the dog and voila, done.[/COLOR]

BAH HUMBUG. (where's the GRINCH smiley when you need it. )

I'm just kiddin' ....sorta.... ...I do love Christmas and the whole advent season. I just don't like the feeling of behind behind the 8 ball, kwim?


and...Yes - Stacey! OMG woman, I feel for you