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MUSINGS
 Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2010
        Its that time of year again, time for turning over a new leaf and makeing resolutions you won't keep.  Before you make those resolutions you could better spend your time reviewing your core values and deterining what is really importnt to you. Just saying that you will lose weight, stop smoking or pay all your bills may not be enough.
     Once you have decided what needs updating, its time to revise your goals. What is your plan for the year? What do you want to change?  Why What are the beefits? Consider each project carefully and then break it into small segments.  Remember: it is easy to move a mountain if you do it one spoonful at a time.
      Global promises don't work and only lead to disappointments.  Don't do that to yourself, it is important to have a plan and to work that plan.  Your plan will become your guide to your success.  There is great satisfaction in checking things off your list as you get them done.
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Vacation Notes - part 2 

          After Kentucky I went to Ft. Lauderdale to board the Celebrity Infinity for a 14 day cruise thru the Panama Canal to San Diego.  The trip was amazing.  Cruising is the most relaxing way to travel.  You only unpack once and your every whim is catered to.  How about having someone else make your bed and clean your bathroom? 

            There are limitless entertainment choices on the ship as well as a spa, a casino and classes you never have time to take when you are at home. Actually, sometime there were too many choices; should I do this or that?

            In between all of this scheduled activity is spending time with all your wonderful new friends. I picked a spot where everyone had to pass so I got to see everyone; I met some of the most fascinating people on the ship. There was a lovely, very adventureous chap from England with his lady, one of the World's great characters, a couple of retired teachers, and a nurse from Florida with unlimited enthusiasm.  We had a great time making up stories about the people we watched; very entertaining. If you like people watching, you couldalso had a great choice of shore excursions.  We could swim with the dolphins, release turtles, visit towns and study history.  There is also lots of shopping and local dining.  When all else failed, you could always find a quiet corner or lounge to settle into with a good book.

            I'm so glad that I was able to discover the great world of cruising. I recommend it to everyone.  It is a wonderful, restful way to travel with activities to fit every whim.

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