Early X-Mas present!!!

Hi all- I keep on forgetting to tell y'all... I got an early Christmas present...I get to go to Puerto Rico for New Years! Yay! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited (am I excited?) to get in the sun and see some friends and family. OK, so the truth is that I was SOOO jealous of Linda's trip to Can****hat I HAD to go somewhere warm too...LOL. So- Happy Holidays to ME! (currently taking applications for luggage stow aways) The only unfortunate thing is that since I want to fly into a smaller airport (closer to my fam.) I need to fly out of JFK...so I have to drag my butt all the way to NY and back. Also, for my two year anniversary present to myself- I re-colored my tattoo (purple morning glories on my foot) and added some more vines and a butterfly. It's relly pretty...wish you guys could see it. It hurt ALOT more than I remember the first time. Yowie...maybe the fat on my foot was good for SOMETHING. Anahid came with me...I think I MAY have discouraged her from ever getting one because of my discomfort level! OK, so that an update on me... have a great day alll, hugs, Lisa

I got first dibs on the stowaway luggage!!! That is fabulous news!! Any probably just what you need! I want one more tattoo when I am at "goal" I have always wanted one on my stomach. Doesn't matter how much we remember them hurting, we always want something more or something else. They're addicting!!! Have a great time and bring back some sun for us! Love, Phyllis

You KNOW I'll be in to see you for a great pedicure before I go... gotta show off the toes! LOL I would like to get another on the small of my back...my husband just rolls his eyes. I don't think anyone would pick me out as a tattoo person... If I could figure out what I wanted and could live with forever...then I'd get another. But, for now, I'll stick with what I have. I wish I had a stomach that was nice enought to tattoo and show off...alas, that's just not in my future... thanks for replying- I'll TRY to bring you some sun back!

What an exciting early gift. I am so jealous! I am glad you did something for yourself (despite the pain) for your anniversary. You are a remarkable woman and a role model for many! Carmen

Awwww. Thanks Carm!

Sun.....warmth.....sand.......GOOD FOR YOU! Nothing beats being able to travel somewhere beautiful in the winter! I'm very happy for you!! I have a tatoo that I want recolored too. But from what I remembered, it hurt like the dickens the first time!! ha ha! Actually, when I'm at goal, if my stomach is not completely disgusting from stretch marks, I want to get my belly buttom pierced. ;)

I hope your flying jetblue. I absolutely love puerto rico, one of my favorite places to go. have a great time. you have family there? lucky girl. I always stay at the El San Juan Resort and Casino. We used to go there in January all the time, but now that my son races motocross our vacations consist of anthing in the dirt pretty much. We live out of a motorhome most of the time. Not as much fun as lying on the beach and having the guy message you while you sip Pina coladas. But those days will return someday I hope. I just feel blessed that I ever got to see Puerto Rico at all. Some people never even make it out of their own backyards. The memory of how beautiful it is will stay with me forever. You have a good time. I do plan on doing one of those vacations myself again in a year or so. After I have lost my weight and can enjoy all the walking and hiking and scuba diving etc.... I plan to go back to the carribean and do the things Ive never gotten to do. Lisa, you have a fantastic time. You deserve it! I will be thinking of you New Years Eve. Blessings Lauren

Yep- Jet Blue. Never flow them before- Have you?? What should I expect. I'm only flying them because they fly into Aguadilla, where my family lives. It's the west end of the island, about 2 hours from San Juan. A beautiful part of the island that not many tourists get to see. I stay w/ my fam. in Aguadilla and Rincon (beachfront!!!) I have an aunt and four cousins and they have kids and I have friends form childhood to see too. So, I'll be busy! You'll be back in the caribbean doing the things you've never done before you know it, trust me!

Thanks Tammy! I've been putting off re-coloring my tattoo for about 2 years now. Now that it's done I don't know why I waited. It looks SO much better now! You go get your belly button pierced when you're ready girl! I'm sure it will be great!

Lisa, Merry Christmas to you indeed! Enjoy your vacation as you surely deserve it. Congratulations on redoing your tattoo as well. NA