Monday, July 7, 2008
Worrying Gets You No Where
I survived. Not only did I survive...I had a great time! More details to come later...
Thursday, July 3, 2008
All By Myself
I am taking a vacation this weekend all by myself. Is this a big deal? For some people probably not. For me? YES! I'm scared! I'm afraid that I will feel like a huge loser because I wasn't able to find anyone to vacation with me. I'm afraid that I will feel like a loser while eating my meals alone. I'm afraid I will feel like a loser while touring things all by myself. I'm afraid I will be bored and lonely. Okay...we've got all the fears out of the way.
Why am I doing this? Because I have finally gotten tired of missing out on things I really want to do just because I cannot find anyone to join me. I do have friends, but the vast majority of them are married and/or have children. They aren't really at a point in their lives where they can sneak away for a weekend. I, on the other hand, have no responsibilities beyond what I put upon myself, so why not vacation when I can.
I'm going to Jefferson, Texas. I hear it is the bed and breakfast capital of Texas and is mostly haunted. I have wanted to go for the past couple of years to relax and unwind. Today is the day. I will be leaving the office shortly and traveling to my lovely B&B, The Hale House Inn (I hope it isn't haunted). Tonight I plan to go on a ghost walking tour (primarily to get a tour of the town, but perhaps I will see a ghoul or two) and then a haunted train ride. After that I plan to sit in a bubble bath in my antique claw foot bathtub for at least 1 hour.
Tomorrow I hope to go antique shopping, tour the historical museum and (the highlight for me!) tour the Gone With the Wind museum. My absolute favorite book and movie ever. Am I excited?!! Heck Yes! In the evening the town has a 4th of July celebration consisting of kid's games, a patriotic band, pie and cake auction, fireworks and the Quacker State 500. What is the Quacker State 500 you ask? You buy a rubber ducky for $5. They float them down the river and the winner gets $500. I will post pictures upon my return.
I hope it will be a nice trip. My primary goal is to relax, spend time with God and hopefully gain some clarity on my life. Pretty lofty goal.
Why am I doing this? Because I have finally gotten tired of missing out on things I really want to do just because I cannot find anyone to join me. I do have friends, but the vast majority of them are married and/or have children. They aren't really at a point in their lives where they can sneak away for a weekend. I, on the other hand, have no responsibilities beyond what I put upon myself, so why not vacation when I can.
I'm going to Jefferson, Texas. I hear it is the bed and breakfast capital of Texas and is mostly haunted. I have wanted to go for the past couple of years to relax and unwind. Today is the day. I will be leaving the office shortly and traveling to my lovely B&B, The Hale House Inn (I hope it isn't haunted). Tonight I plan to go on a ghost walking tour (primarily to get a tour of the town, but perhaps I will see a ghoul or two) and then a haunted train ride. After that I plan to sit in a bubble bath in my antique claw foot bathtub for at least 1 hour.
Tomorrow I hope to go antique shopping, tour the historical museum and (the highlight for me!) tour the Gone With the Wind museum. My absolute favorite book and movie ever. Am I excited?!! Heck Yes! In the evening the town has a 4th of July celebration consisting of kid's games, a patriotic band, pie and cake auction, fireworks and the Quacker State 500. What is the Quacker State 500 you ask? You buy a rubber ducky for $5. They float them down the river and the winner gets $500. I will post pictures upon my return.
I hope it will be a nice trip. My primary goal is to relax, spend time with God and hopefully gain some clarity on my life. Pretty lofty goal.
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