Back to Reality

There's nothing like going back to work after a great vacation to give you a fat dose of reality.  

I really do like my job, but I like watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean and eating breakfasts like this every morning.  Served TO me on the 11th floor balcony overlooking the ocean.

My son in law served breakfast to us every morning like this.  It felt like I was getting room service or something!  He is an excellent cook and we all benefited from it!

To be honest I only saw one sunrise.  The rest I missed because I was sleeping in and enjoying not having to be anywhere.

Dinners were enjoyed at little local places.  This one has been around since before my husband was born, and from the looks of the inside they've never redecorated either.

But our theory is if you eat where the "locals" eat, then it must be good!  This place is always full of police officers and fire fighters eating their meals. 

When we were on the way home from the beach I was dreading our trek across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  I used to drive over this bridge with no problem as a teenager going to the beach for the day...but now I'm pretty terrified of it.  I have to read or look at something inside the car to avoid seeing that huge drop.

As a kid my dad used to take our boat under the bridge and fish.  It never really scared me then, but I could see the huge expanse of it and the height. My husband likes to point out all the nice boats WAY DOWN THERE in the water as we're driving across, and all I can do is yell at him to stop looking at the pretty boats and watch the ROAD *&%#$.  

So I'm sitting in the seat with my gaze locked on the pavement passing by...not really looking DOWN. 

and I'm having a conversation with myself that goes something like this:

"chill out....just relax, this will be over in a few minutes......there is not a thing you can do about this situation at THIS moment other than get through it.....yadda, yadda, yadda" (yes I guess I'm certifiably crazy for talking to myself through this, but it's that or hyperventilate.....)

The next thing I know a car passes by and the license plate says "His Will".  Ok-ie Dokie.....That about sums it all up......Instant relief came over me as if all was well....

 I finally got some pictures of a few of the treasures I found while I was at the beach last week.

  
 I don't know if these will get plucked or sold....I can't decide. The blooms are beautiful and the velvet centers on those daisies are just really nice!

 

 I love the blue Ball Jars.....I'm starting to gather a little collection.  The ornate frame in the back is a picture of Pope Somebody...but I loved the frame.

and then there was a box of this.  

These were once a baseball score board, according to the little old man that sold them to me.  I liked the bold numbers but really had no idea what I'd do with them.  Upon further inspection, they really are not done that well.  The numbers are a little wonky and I'm not sure if I'll be using them.  There were lots of blank ones as well so I came up with this

  So now my head is spinning with different phrases to use to make more of these.  

Even though it was wonderful to get away for a long vacation at the beach, I really missed my pups.  

 I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Comments

[Suz Reaney]

What an incredibly thoughtful daughter you are. i have been reading and wondering about your mom. Part of her is there but you know how to bring it out!

Hugs,
Suz/Katsui

[Rosa]

Welcome home! What a delightful vacay! I miss the bay (not the bridge, mind you). That's how I fell in love with Mobile Bay. It reminded me of a little bit o' home. Sniffle. Love how the sil served breakfast, nice! Doesn't get much better. Yep, back to the old grind here too. School started for the kid (LAST week!) and the teenager is visiting for the weekend and goes back to university on Wednesday. To tell you the truth, I'm ready for some routine back in my life! (First on list to do--re-read your post on your chandelier. I have a black one I want to paint like yours!) xoxo

[Alison Gibbs]

Oh no, reality sometimes feels like a smack in the back of the head with an axe!!
Looks like a fun vacation
Alison

[tabitha]

Hi Robin,
It would be a shame to pluck those hats. they are lovely.
Take care
Tabitha

[kathy]

Ah yes, the reality after the vacation can be hard to get back into. I see the school year ruching toward me and it will soon be back to my school job for me.
You found some really great things, love the hats and the frame! It looks like your pup missed you too:>)

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I love those hats! They look so fun! I bet your dog was happy to see you, what a sweetie. I have a bassett hound named Daisymae:) And yes, I agree vacations are great but its always nice to get home.

[Beth Leintz]

I love the look of that old diner- that's the kind of place I like to try when I'm someplace new. Looks like you scored lots of good "junk"- but your best prize is still your sweet pup- love that picture.

[Mechelle]

Thank you for the Bridge talk.. My husband was making fun of me because I have this fobia of driving over them.. I turn off the radio, if I am driving and hold the wheel as if my life depended on it and make everyone be quiet, and I have always been that way, lol.. My friends use to tease me so much.. but now at least he has learned to drive in the center lane, and I NOT point out the water or boats to me,lol.. Thank you for making me feel NOT so alone! :)