Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Changes in Latitudes...Bye Bye Blog

(Just a favorite beach song of mine so listen if you're feelin' it)

I thought I would say a short goodbye to this space where I have been writing these last few months. I had a forced hiatus in January due to a lack of internet connection in Mexico and it was a bit of a torture for me. I wanted to write and everything there was stacked against me...wind, sand, sun...Karma? The way it was supposed to go down? Probably. I made fantastic use of the extra time I had to bond on the beach with some cool people.

This time, I'm saying goodbye to this space for far longer. Lucky me but sad me too! I've grown used to being here and having my new friends write to me about my posts or just me writing to myself about anything, which I love. 

I'm taking my iPad with me to some islands. They're great pieces of technology but sorely lacking in the word processing area. Everything I've tried to post on it ends up mucked up (gave up swearing for Lent, like that cover up?).

A new friend from Sunday Stream of Consciousness suggested I just do that while I'm gone. No formatting, no structure, just my thoughts for what those are worth and that's not much to most of you. It will be silly, beachy, rum-soaked me! Just kidding about the rum-soaked part but not the silly!

So I WILL give it a whirl. Please know that I will be reading all of you while I'm away from this chair and this desktop!

I thought I would include some songs that make me think of vacation when I'm sitting at home on a cold Chicago day...which is often! I would include a favorite island guy of mine if I could find a YouTube link for him. It's Bankie Banx from Anguilla and I've visited his place on the beach, The Dune Preserve, more than a few times. He sings a song called "Find It" and that always takes me back to the sand on Rendezvous Bay.

16 comments:

Jen said...

Rum soaked sounds sooooo good! When we were in Barbados in November I consumed my share of that golden liquid.

I didn't blog either and it was really nice I gotta tell you it was a nice break, and i was surprised that I didn't miss it as much as i thought I would.

Sit back relax, sun yourself, drink rum, read and enjoy! Talk to you when you get back if you end up not posting anything!

Arnebya said...

Mmmmmm rum. Have a wonderful time. The closest I'll get to an island anytime soon will be via magazines. Mmmmmm rum.

TMWHickman said...

Have a great time! And if you can't find a word processor, try Google docs or Evernote to record your thoughts so you don't lose them. That's what I use my phone for.

But please take lots of pictures of beautiful, relaxing stuff!

Gina said...

Thanks, Jen!

I may take your advice and just kick back. Might not miss this place at all! Or maybe, I will?

Keep up the great pics so I have some reading and viewing material when I'm gone!

Gina said...

Mmmmmmmm rum...is right! I will lift up a glass to you!

When you're kids get older, just look out. You'll be island hoppin'!!!

Gina said...

Thanks for the suggestion so I don't lose those creative morsels bouncing around in my brain. Happens sometimes, you know!

I will take lots of pics and relaxing is all we do. Thanks for your kind words and encouragement!

About Last Weekend said...

Wow - that space away sounds fabulous - it will be great to just think with the sun on your face and wind in your hair. How wonderful - we will miss you and look forward to your return with loads of adventures and thoughts....

Ed Pilolla said...

enjoy yourself. good luck with all. keep writing.

Jack said...

Ok, if we are talking music than I need to share few links here and there. You'll have to figure out whether they work in "foreign lands" or not.


A pirate looks at 40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQGTaS0IFOs

Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tomorrow People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8M-HHSbp0

The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdov2UIjUpY

Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCNwgzM2rQ

Have fun!

Gina said...

Thanks so much! Need the time away and love the beach.

Gina said...

Thanks, Ed. The enjoying part will be easy.

Gina said...

Thanks for the tunes, Jack. Shall listen at the beach today.

Kristy @Loveandblasphemy said...

Now I'm really missing summer! Good luck to you!

Gina said...

Hey Kristy,
No luck needed, I'm on island time, Mon!!! Summer is right around the corner?

Thanks for visiting me!

Stasha said...

Have a wonderful journey. Look forward to reading about it!!

Gina said...

Thanks, Stasha!

It's been fantastic so far. Up early for a two tank dive today. Hope to see some good stuff.