I haven't posted in a while but that's because I vowed to stay off my laptop as much as possible when I was on break at home. I have a little less than a week before I go back to Saba for round 3. I am a little excited, but still worn out and exhausted from last semester.
Who ever thought 2 week breaks would be enough were CRAZY!!!
Home is amazing! It's been great to see everyone and hang out with family and friends. Even though it feels like I've spent my break running around trying to make time for everyone, I've squeezed in a little down time to myself :) and have done some exciting things like camping and going to see Billy Elliot the Musical with a special someone.
Will post some pictures and lots more when I next open my laptop which will hopefully be next week when I am on Saba.
I will stick to reading books and DIY projects for the remainder of my break!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Taking Advantage
Always take advantage of where you are and who you are with. You will miss it when you leave it behind.
As much as this island has made my life more difficult, I can never say I hate it. I am always surrounded by beautiful waters and great weather (most of the time). Living here has always kept me on my toes... it hasn't rained in a couple of days, will I have enough water tonight? it looks like its going to be a stormy night, hope the electricity is still on in the morning! or dealing with hurricane warnings.
Thoughts like this never crossed my mind when I was living back home; makes for an interesting experience nonetheless -- except that when the electricity goes out, you cannot use your water because it is pumped electrically. Not fun when you have a presentation that same day and you need to shower with bottles of water. True story. Happened to a friend :)
So last weekend I took some time to calm down, de-stress and take advantage. A new friend and I went to hike the Sulfur Mine Trail. Here are some pics we took along the way! Great start to a saturday morning.
As much as this island has made my life more difficult, I can never say I hate it. I am always surrounded by beautiful waters and great weather (most of the time). Living here has always kept me on my toes... it hasn't rained in a couple of days, will I have enough water tonight? it looks like its going to be a stormy night, hope the electricity is still on in the morning! or dealing with hurricane warnings.
Thoughts like this never crossed my mind when I was living back home; makes for an interesting experience nonetheless -- except that when the electricity goes out, you cannot use your water because it is pumped electrically. Not fun when you have a presentation that same day and you need to shower with bottles of water. True story. Happened to a friend :)
So last weekend I took some time to calm down, de-stress and take advantage. A new friend and I went to hike the Sulfur Mine Trail. Here are some pics we took along the way! Great start to a saturday morning.
so green! still don't know what type of lizard it is. Anyone?
Beginning of the sulfur mine. Saba actually exported sulfur back in the early 1900s.
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before climbing a massive hill so we can hitch a ride back home |
the view was spectacular
PS. the new blog header is a panoramic pic taken during this hike. amazing.
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