1. What is a pet peeve you have when vacationing?
Noisy, uncontrolled kids! We like to cruise, and I just hate unsupervised kids running up and down the hallways screaming!
2. Would you describe yourself as a light packer or do you need everything in your closet plus the kitchen sink?
I used to pack heavily, and now with all the restrictions, I pack very lightly! Many times I’ll buy a container of sun screen or other toiletries when I arrive (the cheapest and smallest) and leave them when I fly home.
3. What’s the best lesson a child ever taught you?
Not to rush. Children grow up so fast. I didn’t know that. I was so involved in their growth, at times, that I forgot to live in the moment.
4. Share one piece of advice you’d give a recent graduate as they attempt to enter the job market?
Live, laugh, smile and be confident!
5. What’s your favorite lemon something?
I make the best lemonade ever!
6. Flat sandal, wedge, heel…your favorite footwear?
I have some clogs that I love. They’re a bit old and I use them for slippers now, but oh my, they are so comfortable.
7. What do you like best about a beach holiday? If you’re not a beach lover (GASP!!) what do you dislike the least?
I grew up on Cape Cod, a five minute walk to the beach. I could swim before I could walk, and I loved the long lazy days stretched out in the sand. We ate frozen Milky Way Candy Bars, hot dogs and fries. It was a right of passage when you were old enough and strong enough to swim out to the raft, and learn to dive. The salty taste of the sea on my lips, was as soothing as the warm sun on my skin!
8. Insert your own random thought here.
It’s been raining all day and I’m tired of being wet. Hubby and I did the grocery shopping, and had a Chinese lunch. Best part was some coconut chicken I had. Worst part…they charged me as a senior citizen! Guess I was having a bad day!
They only charged you as a Senior because you were with hubby! I bet they were saying, ” She looks so young, must be good genes, she’s so lucky!”
I bet you paid less too and that is always a good thing. I am so happy to pay less at the movies now. I can go for $6 even in the evening and we all know my age number may be getting higher, but I am still the fountain of youth, such a young thing. AT least that is how I feel, old bones and all. LOL! Love YOU, Mel
lol what Mel said 🙂
hey…let’s go down the cape again this summer for a weekend! Stay at that lil motel…
Growing up on Cape Cod sounds absolutely heavenly.
I love the sea too, and although the nearest coast is about an hour’s drive away I grew up with seaside visits as a child. Happy days!! 🙂
I love you romantic description of the beach! Most “senior discounts” are 50 and over. It just means you look wise! All my gray is showing and no one has offered me a discount yet. (I must still look like a child, with gray hairs!)