A few years ago, I had it in my head that Brian and I should have a romantic weekend, just the two of us, in New Orleans. Oh, I had it planned down to the last minute. A wonderful two night stay in a fancy Bed & Breakfast, cozy romantic dinner, Beignets, coffee, touring the museums and cemeteries. It was a great too do in my book. Alas, financial issues kept us home rather than touring the exotic city. Then....Katrina happened. I was/am so sad. I love New Orleans! I really truly do, and I fully plan on going back.
THEN...we get engaged. We began planning our wedding, which only ended up with me in tears and stressed out about food, dresses and who is going to be my bride's maid. *sigh* So, in the midst of our wedding planning, we decided to elope in Hawaii instead. So, we booked our trip a full 9 months in advance. We were going to stay in a posh beach front hotel with a beach view lanai. We were going to enjoy cultural festivities such as Luaus, snorkeling, and polynesian shows. It was to be a grand time indeed. We enter the plane, and fly for nearly 8 hours when the pilot comes online to inform us that Hawaii was hit by a major earth quake. The first earthquake to hit the islands since 1981, I might add. We were the only plane that was allowed to land and take off that day. Well, for 3 days to be exact. Our first day in Hawaii had no electricity, no food, and it rained. Don't be sad, it was a wonderful time no matter what!
So, Then, Brian and I started planning a family trip to Belize. Yes, we like to travel to places where there are wonderful beaches. Not to mention that Belize itself is a stunning country that happens to border Guatemala. We figured this could be an advantageous trip with the beaches for fun, jungles and a quick trip over the border to see the Mayan Ruins. Educational and fun all in one shot! I was extremely excited to find that we could rent a cabin on the beach for 7 days for near nothing. I was also pleased to see that there was so much to do there in that small British country in the Carribbean. Alas, yet another crises has hit. A few weeks ago, a Category 4 hurricane plowed straight through Belize, and this week a Category 5 is heading straight there. What have I done to Mother Nature to have her this angry with me?
So, now I'm planning a trip with one of my best friends to visit another best friend in Michigan. I'm almost too terrified to go. I mean...what possibly horrendous thing could happen next? I think I shall simply remain home with my proverbial head buried in the sand. Oh, I hope she knows what she's getting into with having me come visit her.
As you can see...this is why I feel I'm cursed. If you see my name on your list to come stay at your hotel in your country....please don't poisen my food. I really can't possibly imagine why this is happening. Besides...if I could sway some higher power...couldn't I sway the Gods to be thinner instead?
Monday, September 3, 2007
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