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Roatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel…loved it all!!
Roatan Rocks!!
Just got back from one of my favorite activities…CRUISIN! My Aunt and I did the 7 day Royal Caribbean Cruise out of Galveston to Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya and Cozumel.
In Roatan, we met up with my dear friend Marc in Gumbalimba Park. This park has it all. First, we did an amazing nature walk wherein we saw many black iguanas, [...]
Panama Cruise – Photo Essay
I am back! Jamaica, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama. Of all places, never did I imagine that I would be in Colombia.
Starting out – This cruise adventure started in Ft. Lauderdale, making the first stop in Jamaica. Here, we had the opportunity to really talk to the locals and get an understanding of their lives. [...]
Frankfurt Foilage
Here in the south, or at least southeast Texas, we hardly get to see a distinct change of colors when seasons change. So, you can imagine my thrill when I saw all the wonderful bright oranges and reds flowing over the landscape of Frankfurt, Germany. This surely put me in the mood for fall and a [...]
Ancient Empires Cruise – Incredible!!
WOW!!! We really got a great deal on the beautiful brand new Celebrity Equinox cruise ship. Thank you Aunt Thelma.
The Journey Begins…
We landed in Rome and quickly found the train route that would take us to the port city of Civitavecchia. From there, we boarded the ship for a 12 relaxing days around the Mediterranean Sea. The days were filled [...]
Cabo Update (finally)
I am sitting here thinking about the crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. So very relaxing!! Cabo really was a great luxurious getaway. I stayed at the beautiful Riu Palace and one thing for sure – the food was AWESOME! I couldn’t stop eating and didn’t want to either. This trip was a [...]
Sabbatical Checkpoint – Life is Bigger
I love the quote ”the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This truth perfectly illustrates my journey. It has been approximately 3 months since I started my sabbatical journey and I am still so excited and thankful to God for the opportunity. One thing for sure is that my sabbatical is definitely teaching me to trust Him more. [...]
Couch surfin'
For the past two weeks, I have been –ahhhh — a couch potato. Friends call me and they know what I am doing –absolutely nothing. But alas, there is only so much daytime tv one can take. So, I moved on to house projects. I pulled out old clothes, rummaged through my closets, and have [...]
Checkin' in
Hi All,
It has been just over a month since my sabbatical started…and I have no regrets! You might be wondering how the finances are coming along. Well, it has been interesting not having an actual check being automatically deposited into my account. My main concern lately has been ensuring that I am getting the most [...]
Check out my interview!
Check out my interview with Elizabeth Pagano!
http://yoursabbatical.com/blog/2009/08/27/itll-be-no-small-sabbatical-for-angela-petitt/
Thanks,
-A
Spotlight – Defining Moments
Last night, I was glued to the tv watching Michael Jackson’s funeral. He was such an awesome entertainer. I remember hearing that he wrote down a goal to sell over 25 million records with Thriller and posted the note on his mirror so that he could see it daily. True or not, this really inspired me. We [...]
Cabo – No go
Well thanks to hurricane Jemina, we won’t be going to Cabo. Last night a friend mentioned that Cabo was having bad weather. I checked a few sites that only mentioned rain. However, I went to tripadvisor.com to see if I could find any info on their forums. Sure enough, the hurricane information was there. To [...]
Recap and Preview – Cabo, here I come!!!!
Hi Everyone!
I thought this week would be kind of quiet after my Italian adventure. However, that was certainly not the case. I have been so very busy. First, I was so excited and pleased to see my interview featured on http://yoursabbatical.com/blog/. Good stuff!!! Check it out if you haven’t dropped by yet. Then, I had the pleasure [...]
Ahh..Italian memories
I am back from Italy and have been eagerly wanting to share with you the details about my Italian adventure.
Here we go…
Although we were running a few minutes behind schedule to the airport, we pumped up the tunes and jammed to BOOM-BOOM-POW to get us into high gear. Kerri, Elaine, and yours truly (aka Team BOOM-BOOM-POW) were [...]
la dolce vita
Italy is AWESOME!!! We are having a blast! We spent the first two nights in Positano and in a word – loved it!When I figure out this Italian keyboard, I will have so many exciting things to tell you. Til them…
Ciao!
-A
Let the travels begin…
Just got word that the ticket was still available - I am on my way to Italy!!! WOO HOO!!! This marks the first trip of my sabbatical. We leave in the morning. Actually, in a few hours. Gotta go pack. I am sure I will have a lot to report upon my return.
Ciao and Be blessed!!
Inspiration – “The [...]
No alarm clock!
No alarm clock needed!! Today is the first official day of my sabbatical and opportunities are already opening up. I have been talking to contacts regarding a potential business and participation in local volunteer organizations. Even more exciting is that I was just interviewed about my sabbatical this morning! So stay tuned for more details.
Hmm…I [...]
It is finished!
Laptop turned in – check. Badge deactivated - check. Said my goodbyes – check. It is finished! Today was my last day at work and I feel GREAT! I believe exciting things are in store for me as I embark on this journey. Next step, researching travel destinations and formulating a strategy to ensure the best use [...]
If not now, when?
I really did it! As of Monday morning, I will no longer be an employee, but a citizen of “My Sabbatical” world. In this world, anything is possible. My decision to resign and take a sabbatical has generated mixed reactions from friends, colleagues, and family. But, this is something I must do. Most people do not understand…I may not [...]