focal points

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Ever need a focal point to get you through a situation? Say a rough day at work? Or a disappointing doctor's appointment? Or a long, sleepless night with a new little one? Whatever it is, I've been thinking about this particular "coping mechanism" lately and find that it really does make sense.

In sports, you are taught to "be the ball" and to picture said ball as going into the hoop, goal, or far into the outfield. In business, you are told to envision the future you want for yourself and then take the steps needed to get to your end goal. And even in decorating your personal life (with clothes, home decor, a retro bike, the type of dog you want, etc), you get inspiration from pictures in magazines, online, and tv programs. 

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This way of thinking and visualizing, I think, can help you get through emotional and mental obstacles as well. As of late, I'm picturing lots of crisp, blue waters which means two things to me: (1) I need to change something in my life so that I don't need so much calming waters to get me through a day, and (2) I need to look into a tropical vacation in my near future.

thank you st. lucia

Last week, Thanh and I finally took our honeymoon (almost two years after we were married). St. Lucia was absolutely beautiful and just the perfect escape for us at this time. It was so great to get away and literally leave all our troubles and daily responsibilities behind for a full week. We fully embraced the beach life and took many naps :)

Views from our hotel room - gorgeous, right?!

We went zip-lining and had the best time! The views were just unbelievable and a true once in a lifetime experience. Our guide, Siimple, was hilarious and put our initial fears of flying through the rainforest at ease. That's me in the last picture soaring through the trees :)

We then went on an all day Catamaran sailing trip! The boat was perfect and brought us to three attractions: Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens where we saw local plants like the banana tree and the pink torch ginger, Sulphur Springs Mud Bath, and then finally snorkeling between the Pitons (St. Lucia's infamous mountains). We sailed back to the resort with some fresh coconuts and lots of rum...PAR-A-DISE!

Our final day of vacation was spent on the beach. We swam, paddle-boarded, wind surfed, drank, and made friends with a few locals. This trip was amazing, and we are so happy to have finally had the chance to take it!