Emotions "In Check"

Ok, here it is Sunday already!  I've got the real Christmas tree completely down and taken to the recycle spot.  The parlor is "back to normal."  Just have to take down the "purple/crystal" tree and pack that away.  That is the LAST thing other than the lights outside.  However, I unplugged those tonight, so they don't shine.  Christmas is over.  It feels good to have a fresh start.

I cleaned the kitchen and pantry last week.  It looks so nice.  Now I think I'll work on the office (which I did actually start) and the maid's closet.  I feel new energy for the B&B.  I am getting in great reservations and it motivates me.  It makes me think "people do still want to come and stay here."  I had a great article in AAA Living Magazine about our B&B and the cooking class and I've gotten GREAT response!  Plus I've had a group (repeat) book the whole house mid-week in June which is fantastic!  Maybe I'll be able to survive another year!  I try not to let things get me down, there is nothing I can do about most of the things I worry about.  Just let it happen.  Whatever will be...will be.  Enjoy the moment!  Enjoy what I do have right now!

I'm going to Detroit tomorrow.  Drew is coming with me.  He already met my mom and nieces last summer but now he'll meet my sister and brother and sister-in-law.  I'm gonna show him my old "stomping grounds" (as my mom used to say).

I booked a cruise for Drew and I this March!  Yeah!!!  I am going to have my sixth cruise...six years in a row.  I just LOVE them.  This was a balcony room for $799 per person...and we got upgraded!  I just hope we don't have a show-off captain that gets too close to land!  This is the Caribbean again.  Most ports I've been to, but that's ok, as long as I am in the sun, warm weather, and a great cruise ship...I am happy.  The one port I haven't been to is San Juan, Peurto Rico.  The others are St. Marteen, Bahamas, and St. Thomas.  In fact I was in St. Thomas last year.  I was also in St. Thomas and St. Marteen with Ray and my mom on our 2008 cruise.

I am doing really well right now.  Emotions are "in check."  - Jimmy