Tuesday Transition

I have so much to blog about, but as I forewarned you - I'm doing a lot of traveling which is making it difficult to find time to write.

* Me (hair in ponytail!) in Lahaina on the island of Maui - photo taken by Briefcase. *

I know, I know ...

You feel terribly sorry for me ... travel stress going to and from Hawaii.

* Blurry iPhone photo from Maui *

What a catastrophe my life is, right?  

I have a really shocking travel story to share with you as soon as I get the chance.

I also have some interesting photos to post in upcoming days.

Today is a transition day as I unpack from Hawaii and prepare to leave for BlogHer11 (the world's biggest blogging conference) tomorrow.  

* Pre-Hawaii pedicure ... will it hold up for another week or two? *

Next week my life will (hopefully) begin to settle down into a more normal routine.

Hawaii was wonderful, of course.

How could it not be?

I'll be honest,

As of today, I'm not looking forward to attending BlogHer.

I signed up to attend the conference a year ago, and now I find myself less than enthused to go.

The reasons why are a soap opera unto themselves, and for the time being I'm going to keep them to myself.  I'm hoping, once I do arrive at the conference, I end up getting everything out of it I originally hoped for.  (Regardless, I'll let you know either way.)

The days in Hawaii were lazy.  

Every morning I sipped coffee on our lanai, listening to the waves crash just a few feet away.  

I spent my time walking, hiking, reading, swimming, taking photos, hanging out on the beaches, being amused by sea turtles, etc.  

(My Internet access was very sketchy which was probably a blessing.) 

Every evening we indulged in fresh sashimi and other appetizers, along with libations, out on our lanai.  

Most nights we barbequed dinner on the beach as the sun set.  

Have I mentioned how beautiful it is in Hawaii?

Occasionally, we treated ourselves to a meal out.

It was great to have some very concentrated "family time" with all three of my kids present.

I fell asleep each night with the large sliding glass window of my bedroom open.  The sea breeze and the crashing waves lulled me to sleep. 

Oh, how I wish I could live just feet from the ocean every day!

Now, instead, I'm doing a couple quick loads of laundry and heading down to San Diego.  I will be blogging as I continue my travels.  

I return to Orange County next Monday.

I appreciate your patience as I take you along on my journey!

© Twenty Four At Heart

Comments

[Michelle]

I wouldn't be looking forward to spending time with a whole lot of people in a big city after time on Hawaii unwinding either!

[Di]

Your toes look so fun! Hope they hold up too and that BlogHer is not a total bust for you this year. That would be so disappointing. :-(

[Jan]

Look at your gorgeous, relaxed self! It's a wonderful thing to see, my friend.

[sandi]

If I can get away, and have the gas money, I will drive down. I need friend time.

[Lisa]

I'm not all that entilhused about BlogHer either right now. It's really bad timing for me to want to be all gushy about meeting 3,000 squee-ing women, but I'm going to give it a try and I'm taking it slow. I hope I see you there!

[WebSavvyMom]

-->For the first time in a few years, I'm not actually jealous that I'm missing BlogHer. There are really only a handful of people I'd like to meet in real life.
Your pictures are beautiful. I'm planning a trip to Costa Rica a year from today. That's how much I look forward to beach vacations and I live near the beach. I get it.
deb