Family Vacation

It can be very tiring going on a family vacation when you are use to living alone...with three cats! The week leading up to the trip was very unexciting until I had to take my car in to have two recalls fixed. I ended up with a rental car! The recalls went great, but they needed to fix a "boot" under my left front axle. $320 later, it was fixed and I was on my way home. I kept hearing a strange noise and thought I was just crazy. I called Byers back and took the car back in and they heard it too. They had no idea what was wrong, so they kept my car and gave ma a Jetta to drive. I wasn't really happy, but I ended up liking the Jetta. Who would of thought?

I arrive to pick up my dad at 3:00 am...ugh...to head to the beach. We meet with the White family an hour later and we are on our way. Girls in my car, and boys in the other car...that was good planning! The trip down was uneventful. The condo was great with lots of room and the beach was spectacular! Who knew that in such a wonderful place, being around people 24/7 could drive you crazy! At least Tami and I got to have alone time. I complain about being single, but I need to remember to cherish those alone times when I can just sit and read with no interruptions or noise. When I can watch whatever shows I want. When I can eat or not eat when I want. When I can go to bed or get up when I want. I guess I am selfish, but after 43 years of being alone, it is what you get use to!

I know it sounds like I was unhappy on the trip. I wasn't. I loved it. We had a wonderful time laying on the beach, soaking up the sun and surf. I had fun playing in the water and trying to ride the boogie board! I loved going out to eat with everyone. We laughed and laughed and did some bitching on the side too. Who wouldn't with men there! The fireworks on the beach were great! (Even though we were nearly killed by roving fireworks!) Everywhere you looked along the shore, there were fireworks. Many memories were made and overall, a family trip can be tiring, but it is all worth it in the end!