Nothing special just some ramblings.....

Well it is that time of year and winter seems to be dragging on, even though the groundhog saw his shadow spring is still a ways off. I need a vacation. Somewhere warm and inviting. Some fun in the sun! I am taking my girls along. We haven't had a vacation in years.

So first things first. In order to travel, we need passports. My girls and I have had them in the past, but they expired and need to be renewed. My girls, unfortunately, haven't applied yet. My two eldest daughters are able to apply on their own. It's my younger daughter who needs parental signatures and documentation. So last week after I had applied for mine and was informed as to how long it would take I started to panic. I called the girls and told them to get a move on. I spoke with my ex and asked him about our youngest. The ex now advises me he won't wait in line up to get youngest daughters passport. So he is sending all documents back to me so I can make the 3 hour car ride down island to the only passport office on the island and then wait in line for 6 -8 hrs. Urgh!!!! There has to be a better way. But I fear there is not.

This whole passport thing is making me mad. If I thought for a moment that it would decrease the number of illegal immigrants and possible terrorists I would support it right away. But in Europe and countries where you have always had to have passports, they still have problems. So what does this solve. And then I hear that passports for the states only applies to air travel right now. Up until 2008 you can still get across the border by ground without a passport. Someone please tell me where is the logic in that? It's just more money in the government pocket. But that is for another post.

So I need a vacation. I've been searching the net...best flights, best places to stay...should I go to an all inclusive, should I rent a little house and get flights and accommodations separately? Oh so many things to think about. Whining...I know...sorry. So then it dawned on me. Why not go to a travel agent tell them when you want to go, how many and what your budget is and let them do that work...right? I mean isn't that what they are suppose to do? So I send out a couple of emails giving them my particulars. And what do they come back with...prices and things I had found myself on the net. So I am sorry I don't mean to be rude...but what is it these travel agents do then? Isn't their job to help you plan your dream vacation? Give you suggestions that works within your budget? This gal didn't even stay within my budget nor did she offer to continue looking. Am I wrong here? I know I shouldn't complain as I am fortunate enough to be able to even think about planning a holiday when many others are not. Anyhow, we are back at square one. Hubby and I are searching the net. I'll keep you posted if we have any luck.

So today, I spent the first part of my morning responding to comments people have left me. I always like to acknowledge people when they take the time to read my blog and post a comments. Thank you. So anyhow, I am replying to comments made on my bird post. When I noticed that three of the folks who left comments on my blog also referenced my blog on theirs. I am flattered folks....people like grandmocha who was sharing her snowy day with us, and comments on a card I sent her, go say hi to her for me would ya, and there's, Duward Discussion who liked my post on the Owl and the Pussy-Cat and has started on some childhood poems and stories she liked...check it out, and then there was Crpitt who I thought did the neatest thing on her blog...she was showing folks blogs that she visits everyday and she used something for each persons blog to identify them....great blog and worth a visit. There are so many great blogs out there....I love to visit all of them...but wow it can become time consuming...how do you all do it? I was thinking doing a little in the morning and a little at night. Try not to spend to much time at night as that is time I like to spend with hubby. But really folks...how do you find the time and balance?

So I have gotten myself involved in this scavenger hunt exchange. And for the past couple of days I have been on the look out for items to put in the parcel. Pea I know you are going to see this so I am not going to say what they are, but my goodness, it's not as easy as I thought, so I have to go out hunting again today. It's fun. I did one of these exchanges back in the fall, which was organized by my dear friend Pea. She has the sweetest blog. Full of all kinds of things to do and things she has made. She always has a happy birthday wish for someone. Anyhow, it is through Pea that I met my dear friend grandmocha...and now Pea is the person I have to exchange with for this scavenger hunt. So be on the look out Pea!

And so in closing my blog for the day I would like to leave you with a thought for the day:

Forgiveness

If you haven't forgiven yourself something, how can you forgive others?

~Dolores Huerta~

Have a great day, cheers all!!!