Pack Your Bags!!!

So I'm going to the Cayman Islands with Cuz. She won the trip thru work and I'm lucky enough she picked me to go with her. (Picture a Sally Field getting the Oscar moment).  I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself.

I've already bought a couple of fat girl bathing suits and some cute sundresses that will ease the pain of not being comfortable wearing shorts.  In my mind I've done packed my suitcase.

Every single person I talk to is now already bored with the fact that I'm going. I can't stop talking about it. Seriously, this is the first REAL vacation I've had since 2000. That was 10 days in France. No phone, no laptop, just lots of castles and French stuff.  This time I can't take my phone (never got that whole international package) and I refuse to take a laptop. For any reason.  (I'm sensing a pattern here.....may need to make international travel a regular thing.)

I've gone so far as to plan my schedule. Now yes, I'm fully aware I'm there as her guest. But if I'm traveling with anyone she's my best bet. There isn't a human being alive who knows me better. AND still loves me. So she is well aware I'll steal any free moment I can for beach time.

So here's how it goes - it my mind anyway - I'll fly out the day before anyone else. I'm coming from Cali and that's a full day of travel.  I'll pay for my room that night, a savings as I don't have to pay for anything else. Next morning I'm booking a 2 hour sail on a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship.  And yes, I hear there is alcohol involved.  After that, a quick change and I'll be headed to the beach for a couple hour nap, jet lag is a PITA.  The group will arrive early afternoon, so I'll be showered and ready to meet them. The rest of the afternoon is whatever needs to be and then a group dinner and some touristy stuff. And yes, I'm sure alcohol will be involved.

Friday morning is activity time. I told Cuz I'm open for just about anything....except any type of artsy craftsy thing. Yeah, that would be a mistake of monumental portions. I even promised her that I would not embarrass her in anyway UNLESS she scheduled us for that sort of activity.  If she does, I'm pretty sure they'll be talking about that for years to come.  I'm just sayin'.  I'm actually hoping for some sort of a sail, as I haven't been on the water in over 5 years, and both she and I love sailing.  Anyway.......

Friday afternoon is also open time, so I'm hopin' a bit of beach time. Even if it's just an hour. That soft, white sand between my toes, the water, the sun....oh heavens. I can hardly breathe just thinking about it.

Friday night is the awards dinner. That is going to be fun. I'm very proud of her and all she's accomplished so I will enjoy seeing her recognized by her peers and her employer.  That will be a very nice evening. (I even have a pretty new red dress for the occasion.)

Saturday she has a mandatory team building thing.  Darn....guess I'll have to hit the beach. Did I mention they bring you drinks on the beach? Yeah.......I love that. The afternoon will probably be exploring town and doing some shopping.  Dinner that night? Yeah, I"m pretty sure alcohol will be involved.

Sunday is all free time. I see sun, sand and laughing.  Oh, and I'm pretty sure alcohol will be involved.

Monday I leave early. It's an all day flight home, so I won't get any hang out time that day. But that's alright. No need to be greedy.

I need this so bad. I can never express the anticipation or the gratitude I feel.  All I need to do is push thru my passport renewal and I'll do that first thing Monday.  I think there's time, just no cushion for error.

I'm going to the Cayman Islands. Holy Shit. The timing is perfect and the company will be exactly what I need. Shame I don't get to see everyone, but some quality time with Cuz will go a long way in getting me through this coming year.

Oh and yeah......I'm pretty sure alcohol will be involved.