When traveling the world when I was younger, my family used to say “we’re on vacation” to give ourselves permission to do something we might not ordinarily do. For example, if we wanted to have an extra piece of chocolate cake, we’d just say “we’re on vacation” and proceed to eat the cake with no guilt.
The other night Todd and I ate dinner at the Asian restaurant on the property. I don’t usually eat sushi, other than California rolls, but I thought “I’m on vacation,” and proceeded to try exciting new foods.
Yesterday I woke up feeling nauseous and shaky. I and everyone around me thought that maybe I was dehydrated, so I proceeded to consume a very large amount of water in a very short amount of time. It made me feel worse, but I pushed through and drank even more water. I barely made it back to our room before all the water came right back up, and I felt much better. I and everyone around me decided it was probably the sushi that made me sick, not dehydration. I still wasn’t 100% so I spent the day in bed watching Rocky IV. I realized last night during karaoke just how much Spanish I’d learned during the day, but I still feel like yesterday was a total bust.
This morning I woke up feeling much better. The sun is shining a little brighter, the pool is a little more sparkly, the flowers are giving off an even sweeter aroma, and I am giong to lay by the pool like I’ve never laid by any pool in my life.
Tomorrow is our date with the dolphins! We’ll let you know how it goes.
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I can’t wait to hear all fun things you’ve done on your trip – stay away from any more sushi and have a great time!!!!
Glad you’re feeling better! That’s no way to spend even one day of your vacation.
Say hi to the dolphins for us!
So glad you are feeling better…..have fun swimming with the dolphins!!!
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