Post Hotty Toddy

It's been a while since I've written; I'm a little ashamed to admit that I'm really sitting down now to do it, not because I want to compose a cathartic, stunning jewel of literature, but because I reeeeeally don't want to start packing up this apartment. Yes, after two short, interesting, stressful,  wine-soaked, sleepless years I am picking up my tiny roots and re-potting. I'll make the move from Oxford to Byram in 28 days. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I already know I'm going to have to invest in a taser because I am terrified of things that go bump in the night and since I keep getting constant, albeit loving reminders that I will be living by myself for the first time EVER, my paranoia has skyrocketed. Towels on the floor turn into monsters and books on my desk turn into faces. I am 5 years old again. My mother's solution to that is to not have towels on the floor, but I'm paying the rent now, and if I want to COVER my apartment in dirty towels, it's my prerogative. I'll probably burn the place down if I do get a taser. Lucky for me I have renters insurance...purchased against my will.

Thanks, Norwegian. Your boat wasn't big enough to see.

In other news, I've now added thousands of miles to my vehicle and after my cruise, 3 more countries to my "10 countries in 10 years" list. 5 countries and 5 years to go. I still like Costa Rica the best out of all my travels, but I think if I could explore Belize a little more extensively, it might come in at a close second. Honduras was nice, minus someone trying to sell me shells, massages, cigars, little ships, sand, smiles and $60 taxi rides of death.

Steven, during said cab ride o' death

Even though I went to Ole Miss, this is admittedly my first toga party

Why not?

Cozumel was pretty and I'd be willing to give it a second shot, maybe even Costa Maya. But the most impressive thing of the summer was the cruise ship itself. The Norwegian Spirit left nothing to be desired (except maybe lower drink prices). I am ready to go on my second one already.

I guess that's all for now, no revelations, no wisdom... just checking in.


Happy Friday,

Erin