Vacation

Well, I was told by my sister that knows everything that the title that came across on her phone the other night was Day One Abuse. Well I do not want anyone to think that I am abused. Mentally self tortured yes but abused no.

So today I thought while still new at this I would change the name. Sunshine and Shadows is a more accurate name for what I want to share. I do have happy moments and sad ones.

I want to share both. I love to travel when given the time and money. Trust me I would find the time if I had the money.

So a little more about me.

Top 5 outdoor activities

Kayaking/Rafting/Canoeing/Tubing down a river.
Sailing
Swimming in a pool or at the beach. (But please do not get my ears wet.)
Walking on a nature trail. (without mesquitos)
Outdoor photography


Top 5 places I have been.

Mammoth Cave Kentucky
Cumberland Island Georgia
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
New York City
Bardstown, Kentucky


I love to cruise. Pack your bags get on a ship enjoy yourself. That simple. Get off the ship if you want. Sleep and eat the day away if you want. Do anything or nothing.

Been on a number of ships. Love Royal Caribbean. The last ship we were on had an Adult Swimming pool that was enclosed. My favorite Princess ship had a Piano Bar that we spent every evening at.
Played music trivia and Name that Tune.

On our last cruise I did the unheard of. I got up in front of a lounge full of strangers and played Don't forget the Lyrics. 8 contestants. I came in 2nd. I think it was rigged for the old guy to win.

For those of you who know me this is unbelievable. I still carry my medal I won on my key chain. I had to sing 3 songs.

1. King of the Road. (first learned the song in band in 7th grade)
2. Pina Colada Song (doesn't everyone know the words)
3. I can not remember. Was surprised myself by being able to get it.

I was last to go. As people started I thought well I will not be too embarrassed. I will get out on the first round and sit down and know the words to every other song. But as soon as the music started both Brian and I know that we had that one no problem.

With King of the Road I had every old person in the lounge singing along. Same with Pina Colada song. The ranking was by applause. The old guy just beat me out.

To this day I have never any other time stood up and sang in front of a group. But that night it was fun.

So on this holiday from work. I will think about some of the best places I have been on vacation. Hope at some point today you will too. That is why we all work so hard anyway isn't it. So we have some money and time to do something we love.

Happy Labor Day