These are the words I've been hearing for the last few days as I try to get back into the swing of things.

     I took an eight day cruise on the 'Carnival Spirit' with family to Mexico during the Thanksgiving break.  WHAT A TREAT!  I was able to leave the work, office and everything behind, and just immerse myself with family into the decadent world of cruising.  Luckily, I have a great friend in the office who takes care of my business during my absence so I can leave everything behind, and not have to worry about a thing.

     I came back so refreshed I actually tried to fax information upside down via the fax machine.  I didn't even remember which way to put the papers in!  LOL!!!  Now that's what I call a Vacation!

     I think everyone needs a litle down time once in awhile to refresh and renew.  I highly recommend cruising as the way to go.  I have tried a few of the different cruise lines.  The most recent, Carnival, has an 8 day cruise out of San Diego that stops in three ports, Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, and Manzanillo.  I knew my husband and I would have a good time, but was concerned about my 16 year old.  She had never been with before, but had an absolute blast.  There must have been 50 to 60 other teenagers on the ship that were all hanging out in the teen center every evening.  I agree the FUN ship does describe it well.  Personally I can't think of a better way to be pampered, and spoiled  on a 24 hours basis.  I don't want to bore you with all of the details, but will sum it all up with "It's the best!"

     So take some down time for yourself before this year passes you by..........It will be gone before you know it.