Vacations, Wine, Diners and Cars

I'm ready to go on a fabulous VACATION!

To my utter joy, I ended up talking to Shawn for a few minutes. She's having a blast in Las Vegas! She's spotted a handsome goth guy, but he took off before she could take a picture. She's got to eat at a FOO FOO restaurant and said it was actually "GOOD" and she's won $250.00! GO HER! At this rate, she'll never come home! LOL! Anyway, she's having a super fabulous time, and I'm more than thrilled for her.

After supper, and I talked to Shawn, we decided to just chill out and have a few glasses of wine...Sometimes the best conversations happen over a bottle of wine. LOL. We talked about where we want to go on vacation this year. He knows the cabins would be fabulous, but he's wanting to do something else too. (We'll do the cabin on a long weekend) Last year he wanted to go on a cruise but I vetoed it. He still wants to go on one this year. Me, on the other hand, wants to travel the US. I would love to go to Texas and see some of our old friends, and maybe try to swing in Vegas too. (Blame Shawn on that one!) So we're still deciding what to do. He wants to take his vacation in July, so we need to make up our minds way before then.

Where do all of you want to go this year on vacation? Maybe you'll have better ideas than we have. LOL!

He also wants to get me a newer used car. I have an ancient car that Jack's decided is unreliable, so we're going to start looking for me a better car. I'm thinking something small and economical, he's thinking something sporty and sexy. LOL.

We have Movie and Game night this weekend. The movie is Diner, so it's going to be common foods found in a diner. You know it has to be greasy and bad for you. LOL. Any suggestions? I already know I'm doing an pecan pie and an apple pie for desert.


Everyone have a fabulous day today. In celebration of vacations we all hope to have soon, I give you Ashtyn in Mickey Mouse ears. YUM!

MUAH!

We're back!

We're back!

Jack and I had a fabulous time on our vacation. Jack swept me off to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We stayed in a very nice cabin up there. It had gorgeous views and we enjoyed ourselves quite a bit.

One bad thing about it was the snow. It was quite stunning, but so freaking cold! If you haven't been to Gatlinburg, let me tell you that you have to park your car and walk up and down the strip there. This is fine on nice warm days. Freezing temperatures did not make this a fabulous thing to do. So, we didn't get out as much as we normally would have. Believe me, both Jack and I stayed bundled up the entire time there.

It's a very romantic place and the Smokey Mountains are simply breathtaking. If you ever have the chance to go there, you should, just don't do it in the winter!

We both were ready to come home. We missed our worthless dogs and sleeping in our own bed. I swear I can't get warm though. I think I was frozen to the bone!

I hope all of you are doing fabulous!

See you soon!

Pamper Yourself

Good Morning My Friends!

Jack and I will be leaving in a hour or so, and I wanted to wish all of you a very safe and happy weekend.

Do something for you this weekend. Go do something you love... whether it's reading, going for a walk, relaxing to music or even taking a well deserved nap! We all try so hard to look out for other people's happiness, and in the process we neglect our own needs. Pamper yourself, even if it's just for a hour!

This means you too, Shawn!

I loved the answers to the 31 questions! It's so fabulous to learn about each other, isn't it? We learned that Ava is picky about what she eats, Shawn has handwriting that only a handwriting analyst can love and Shellie can play the piano. Thanks for answering them. It was fun. Maybe we'll get more responses out of some of my other friends on here, too.

Have a FABULOUS weekend everyone!

Your Friend,

Shayne

Just for Fun

Today Jack got one of those "Getting to know you" emails from a friend. I watched him fill it out, and thought it might be fun to do it on my blog. You can copy and paste it, and change the answers to make them your own. If not, now you know more about me than you probably actually wanted too! LOL

Jack and I will be going on a mini vacation this weekend. May everyone be safe and have a very happy weekend.




1. What is your first name? Shayne

2. Are you named after anyone? I don’t think so.

3. When did you last cry? A couple of days ago.

4. Do you like your handwriting? Yes, it’s quite swirly…lol

5. What is your favorite lunch meat? Smoked Turkey…YUM!

6. Do you have any children? No, thank God…We’ll just be fabulous Uncles! LOL

7. If you were another person, would you be friends with you? Yes.

8. Do you have a journal? Yes, and I write in it daily.

9. Do you still have your tonsils? No, they were taken out when I was young.

10. Would you ever Bungee Jump? Hell No!!! I am afraid of heights!!

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Depends on how tired I am.

12. What is your favorite song at the moment? Don’t dream it’s over by Crowded House

13. Do you think you are a strong person? Yes, but some days I am stronger than others.

14. What is your favorite flavor of Ice Cream? Butter Pecan…so delish!

15. What is the first thing you notice about people? Their smile.

16. What is the least favorite thing you like about yourself? I can be distrustful and close myself
From others.

17. Who do you miss the most? My Mother

18. What color shoes are you wearing? I am wearing thick gray wool socks.

19. What is the last thing you ate? Orange starburst. Last meal was a cheese thin crust pizza.

20. What are you listening to now? You’re the biggest part of me by Ambrosia

21. If you were a crayon, what color would it be? Purple

22. What is your favorite smell? Thanksgiving dinner and bread baking. (I must be hungry...lol)

23. Who is the last person you spoke with over the phone? Jack

24. What is your favorite everyday drink? Alcoholic Drink? Iced Tea and Corona with Lime

25. What is your favorite sport to watch? None if I can help it!

26. Do you wear contacts? No, I have very sensitive eyes, so I wear wire rimmed glasses.

27. What is your favorite food? Mexican Food

28. What is your favorite dessert? All dessert is my favorite! LOL

29. What book are you reading? Reckless Seduction by Amanda Young…its okay.

30. What book are you looking forward to reading soon? Sorcerer’s Lover I and II by
Shawn Lane

31. Do you have a special talent? I am a very good cook.

We had a good weekend. Jack and I went to Brent and Josh's movie and game night yesterday. There was much fun, laughter and visiting to be had at Brent and Josh's shindig. Always is. Funny thing is, I am never that excited to go. I am more of a homebody than anything. But, Jack is usually insistent, and being the faithful and loving partner I am, I relent almost every time. Plus, after the month he has had, I thought he needed to let that gorgeous hair down and have some fun. He did and I had fun watching...lol. (Sometimes it pays to be the designated driver...lol)

Today Jack has been recovering from his trip to margaritaville. We have done some reading, we grilled out and just enjoyed one another overall. Life is good.

By reading some other blogs it seems like May has been a blah month for most people. Even some of my friends have struggled with some life issues recently.

I think we all need a vacation. My dear friend is going to Vegas this Friday. Lucky her! Even being the homebody that I am, I am ready for something new. We have been talking about going on a cruise soon. Frankly, I am ready to get out of dodge for a while. I have been thinking about where I would like to go, if I had the chance.

I think I would one day love to go to Europe. My problem is I am afraid to fly, so that leaves that out. Hawaii would be another place I would love to go. Again, flying...dammit!

I would like to go to Vegas maybe next year. It's such a trip for us. (I am to blame of course) we don't get to go like we would like. Oh well. Such is life. I honestly, don't care where we go as long as we go. I am ready for a change of scenery. How about you? Where are y'all hankering to go on vacation this summer?

I hope everyone has a safe and happy week ahead.

Love,

Shayne