To start the new year, I decided to accompany a friend to Antigua for a long weekend of R&R&R&R - relaxation, reflection, rejuvination, and revolution-writing (I don't do "resolutions" anymore - I do"revolutions!").

I had never been to this island, which is smaller than St Croix, and close to Monserrat - which is to blame for much of the dust we experience in ST Croix that I sometimes complain (mildly) about.

It is a beautiful island - it has a very different feel than St Croix. It is MUCH more expensive. I about fainted when I got the bill for my caesar salad and water - $22!!!! And a hamburger was $17!!!  We were staying at a lovely resort - nice but pretty remote. A perfect place, actually, for all the R's.

My primary "revolution" for 2009 - is to stay in the moment - to fully experience and trust in every moment and to not mind whatever happens. If I can be fully present and live In the moment with NO attachment to ANY outcomes - then everything else will fall elegantly into place. God is so good and my journey is to trust completely that whatever happens is part of his divine plan - and all I have to bring to the table is joy and gratitude! So simple, yet so difficult!!!

Enjoy the photos - it is a lovely place - but there's no place like home - and St Croix is such a wonderful home.

Kim Lucas, REALTOR
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