Shameful, just SHAMEFUL
March 18, 2009
Yes, I am shameful. So sorry to not update in so long. Several things have been happening in our household that have left me a bit distracted. But I am away in paradise for the next several days so I may have time to go back and catch up - because OF COURSE I have pictures to share!
So I don’t have any projects to share - sorry - but I do have details about paradise and the preparations! I hope that will do for some entertainment 
This week has been nothing less than a disaster. I won’t bore you with all the details but trust me when I say NOTHING - just so we are clear - NOT ONE THING - went according to plan. I did manage to be daring and spray tan - what an experience! But when faced with showing my alabaster skin to people I know (i.e. my SU sistas!) it was worth the adventure. Considering my summer clothing decided to shrink while hanging in the closet - wink, wink - I had to have a shopping trip which even though it was successful I did not find all the parts and pieces needed. Oh I was wrong - I did order swimsuits and they did arrive. So one thing did happen correctly and on time! I also was surprised by some new shoes. Have you heard of SwitchFlops? One of my local boutique stores have them and I fell in love. I can’t resist a gadget - combine a gadget with a shoe - oh my word I’m in heaven!! Of course they did not have them in my size so they called to order but was told they would not arrive before my trip. Surprise! They did arrive! So I guess I’m wrong again - two things were good. Anyway, if you haven’t heard or seen them here’s pics of mine…
The picture above is of the “Taylor” and then the additional straps. This is where the switch part of their name comes into play - you buy one bottom and then can buy straps to switch out to match your outfit. WAY COOL! So you can see the additional straps I’ve purchased.
Here is another bottom called “Cork” with one of my new straps “Stella”. So fun and cute and they match my pjs! Also note the fancy design my pedicure chica decided to do. She was too funny, she glanced up and said “Okay, so we do a little design since it’s a Hawaii, right?” How could I resist? Now I feel all special because I have silver glitter polish and rhinestones on my big toe - my girls went gaga over the jewels that night. And of course now they want jewels too!
Today we flew in to Maui. WOW what a long day! We arrived at 4′ish local time which would translate to 9’sh pm home time. The “short” 1.5 flight to Dallas was no biggie. We left Dallas a little later due to some troubles with the video system (i.e. movie system for passengers - all else was fine) on the plane. Upon takeoff we were told the system would not work at all. But at that point we didn’t care - we just wanted to GO! The flight was 8.5 hours give or take a few minutes. Let me just say that’s a long time to be stuck in a small seat on a very large plane. All in all it was not horrific. The preteens in the seats behind us were well-mannered. The older couple in front was kind and although technically challenged, not bothersome
Of course I have pictures en route - did you ever doubt it? I think the girls will love them. For those of you who fly a lot you may snooze at them and that’s totally okay!
First sliver of view of the CA coastline…
More water….
With wing detail for a little perspective…
The ocean from 30,o00 feet - the white specs are the crest of waves which looked like ice…
Then while well “out at sea” the clouds looked like they were sitting on the water - again like ice…
Our first view of Maui…LAND HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Maui…
No more pictures - I really should have taken one of the baggage claim area. It is open air! So we were immediately immersed in salt air and felt like we had officially arrived in paradise!
We went to rent our vehicle which of course was a little hassled (I don’t think I’m able to rent a car without hassle - I’m a jinx.) But it turned out perfectly in the end. We have a brand new (only 4 miles on the odometer) Jeep Wrangler hardtop. By this time it’s 10:30pm our time and we were brain dead. However, I had forgotten my contact solution so we had to make a pit stop before finding the way to our Inn. K mart it was - a hat, a bag (I forgot to mention my purse strap broke before takeoff in Nashville), some beach “slippers”, contact solutioin and sunscreen decided to become ours and we were off. Sustenance was none other than the great arches! We were exhausted and it was the first drive through we came upon. They have banana pies - eeewwwww not for me. Oh and prices are higher, I think the med fries were $2.25 or so.
We found our Inn with no problem and let me say I’m very impressed. More on it in another post though.
Aloha to you all and MAHALO (thank you) to all my clients who helped me earn this extraordinary trip - I appreciate you so much!
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I love this post! Thanks for the pics! I started to hyperventilate just a bit even looking at them….planes and me don’t mix well….as YOU know! Have a fabulous time…you deserve EVERY minute of it!
Stacie, I love the pictures!!! I hope you have a great time you’ve earned it. Enjoy your vacation and just think of us Tennesseans while your gone…!!!
Robin.