Dreamers never settle down

In fact, that may be the chief characteristic of dreamers.  We move from one goal to the next, one project to the next.  We live to try new things, explore new places, make new friends.

Yup.  Sam and I are dreamers through and through.  We love our dreams.

I was having a talk with my mother the other morning while taking my walk.  Dreamers are multi-taskers.  At any given moment we have so much on our agendas that we simply have to find ways to do two and three things at a time.  And after all these years, I have multi-tasking down to an art form.

So, mom and I are talking.  I'm rather excited because she'll be here in less than a week.  And, as usual, from the minute she arrives until the moment she departs, it will be a whirlwind of a trip.  We'll be doing dinner the first night of her arrival with Sam's family...hopefully at that Mexican restaurant we all enjoyed.

Then in the morning, we'll have a walk before we shower, pack up, and head to the mountains.  Friday we'll be looking around and prepping and just enjoying the time.  Our friends and family will be trickling in over the rest of the weekend.

We'll sneak off to see some stars on Friday night.  I know us.  And I know Sam especially.  He has been really looking forward to this.

Saturday will be a morning of boating followed by a late afternoon of getting reading and an early evening wedding.  Ours! And then, back to the cabin for food and fun.

Sunday will be more fun, lots of driving, and a return to Charlotte.  We have friends who want to get together.  And we want that, too.  And before you know it, a few days later, Mom heads home.

It promises to be a fast paced, action packed trip.  I love that kind.  It rather leaves her breathless, I think.  And the mere discussion of it had her asking the question...

mom: Nicki, do you ever think you'll settle down?

And I thought about it.  I guess I equate settling down with getting old, being old, acting old.  And though I will be celebrating thirty-ten this year, I don't think I'll be considering myself old.  Nope.  Not yet.

I'm young at heart and mostly mind, body, and spirit.  I like my active busy full life.  I don't ever want to slow down too much.  I bore easily.  Luckily, Sam does, too.  It promises to be an active marriage, a full life, a balanced relationship.  And I couldn't be happier.

Think you'll ever settle down?

The Marina: A post in pictures

So far we've had a great trip to Charleston with Lonnie and Lindsay. There will be many more pictures to follow. Today we sail.

Last night we watched a sunset topside, swam off the back of the boat until dark, and then hung out topside listening to music and talking.

This morning, I have the marina to myself while everyone else sleeps. I can't. I don't want to miss a moment of being here. I love the gentle rocking of the boat, the soft breezes caressing my skin, the smell of salt water in the air. I love the peace and quiet, getting back to nature and simply being. Monday and the trip home are going to come way too soon.

It's always so hard to leave. For now, I'll cherish my topside office, the incredible views, and the companionship. Life doesn't get much better than this.