Antigua: Halcyon Beach

I was on my own for most of the day in Antigua since my friends had signed up for an excursion to go snorkeling (and I'm not much of a swimmer.) While I was the cathedral, I stopped into their visitors center to learn more about the renovations and came away with a recommendation for a perfect beach to spend the afternoon on, proof that talking to the locals and not the tour guides as you get off the ship is the way to go.

Halcyon Beach was pretty much paradise - the water was amazing. I couldn't get over the natural ombre as the water got darker and darker the further out you got.

The only downside was an overly attentive beach butler - I'm pretty sure he proposed marriage at one point, which for some reason had me singing Bruno Mars' Marry You for the rest of the day. Pin It

Giveaway Winner: Creativity Bootcamp

I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit, I've spent all of my free time today focussed on the Royal Wedding leaving no time left to write an actual blog post - but since I promised to announce the winner of the Creativity Bootcamp drawing....

The lucky winner is:

Carolyn Philips of Mess, Muddle and Fun

Congratulations Carolyn!!

Now back to my obsession of the day, I wish someone would make a video clip with highlights of the Royal Wedding set to Bruno Mars' - Marry You

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Do Something

I had a post planned for today - I was going to share this awesome song my sister introduced me to (this house sharing is already paying off) and tell you all to have a relaxing, lazy weekend.

But after getting up this morning and hearing about the earthquake and tsunami I have a different message.  Instead of being lazy this weekend, why don't we all do a few things:

• Send up some prayers for all those affected
• Consider a donation to the Red Cross or your favorite charity 
• Take a minute to take stock of how prepared you and your family are for an emergency.  Do you have a 72-hour kit?  Some extra water in the house?  A plan to communicate and meet up in case you are separated?  If not, maybe it's time to get a few things in place.
• Make sure those around you know how much you love them -  take a minute to say the words.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected.

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