Have you ever awakened and gone over a mental list of your
day, then rolled over and wished you could go back to sleep? Unfortunately, you
have no choice but to get out of bed, because who else is going to work ten
hours, run errands, cook dinner, run a load of laundry, pick up dry cleaning,
and take the kids to soccer practice. You think it’s going to be the worst day
EVER, but then something unexpected happens and you end the day with a smile.
How about that family reunion you’re dreading, because you
know your cousin’s, sister’s, aunt’s, brother is going to make a snide remark
about the weight you’ve gained? Yep, that’s not so fun.
Sometimes we even have vacations we go on with family, but
you don’t really think they’ll be all that amazing, only to be completely
surprised when you come home planning another trip next year.
Well, last month my husband earned a trip to Hawaii. I know,
I know, I get no sympathy after the word Hawaii. J
Still, I was in Hawaii a year ago for two weeks. Also, it would be a five day
trip, with two days of travel time. I kept thinking there was no way the trip
would be worth it. I have deadlines, and kids, and blah, blah, blah. That being
said, when we found out he’d earned the Platinum Award for top sales, I knew I
had to go with him to show my support.
Let me tell you, the minute I stepped off that plane I was
in bliss. The company set us up with all expenses paid at the Ritz Carlton in
Maui. We were also allowed to pick an excursion, so we went waterfall repelling.
We had breakfast overlooking the ocean each morning that tasted amazing, sat by
the pool and had some beverages and sushi, and even watched a private concert
with Keith Urban. Oh, and while on our way back from waterfall repelling, I
discovered Christmas Kisses 2 Boxed Set hit the USA Today list. Woot! Yep, I
was happy and had to act normal while on the Road to Hana in a fifteen-passenger
van, with a bunch of my husband’s corporate associates.
Moral of the story, you never know when you’re going to
experience an unexpected pleasure. J
I’ve learned my lesson. How about you? Have you ever been urged to do something
you didn’t think would be worth your time and effort, only to have the best
time?
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Ciara Knight is a USA Today and Amazon Bestselling author who writes 'A Little Edge and A Lot of Heart' that span the heat scales. Her popular sweet romance series, Sweetwater County (rated G), is a small town romance full of family trials, friendly competition, and community love.
Last summer, my brother convinced us to go with him to Europe. He planned everything and just told us how much to pay to whom. I was dreading it - 3 weeks away??? Language barriers? Bathrooms you have to pay for?
ReplyDeleteIt was, of course, fabulous and exhausting and mind blowing - well worth saving nearly a year for
Mel,
DeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed Europe. When I was younger, I used to backpack around Europe. I love Italy, but my husband loves Germany. :)
It sounds like a great week! I think I go through not wanting to get up almost every day, lol!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to that Aileen!
DeleteWould have been nice to know who was writing before the very end. Otherwise great post.
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks for the comment. I'll make sure to write that at the beginning next time. Thanks, Lyn!
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