Time Away

I decided that we needed some time away. I gave Michael a choice between the beach and the mountains and he chose the former. Turned out that Marriott was having some awesome deals in Myrtle Beach. I signed up for their rewards program last year and it has done us pretty well this year as we seem to keep ending up at a Marriott even when it isn't planned that way. The place is really nice. It's a new resort that they've just built. Actually, there are two main buildings but we stayed in the suites part where they are offering timeshares. No, we didn't do this as a deal for that. The deal I got us was an online special for off season rates. But we really like the place so we'll probably be back.

Our time has been good though not all pleasant. See, I ended up with a cold right before we left. Of course. Murphy's Law, right? Part of it had to do with stress of course. Part was brought on by getting lots of fibers up my nose from fluffing our bears at the store. Should have known that would irritate things. So, I ended up with a nasty sinus infection. Right before going to the beach. (sigh) I did go to the doctor on Friday and get stuff. We couldn't change the reservations without losing some money so we figured the salt air might do me good. Mostly we took it easy this weekend and just chilled. Did some shopping but didn't push ourselves. It was freaking cold yesterday (ok, I know, not as much as some of you have but with high winds brrr). So, we didn't shop much. Just went in a few places and made sure to get food.

I had Michael call Jon to say I wouldn't be in today. I was hacking up a lung on Saturday night. And my head was still feeling full of wool. I didn't want to have to worry about the store. I feel better today but if I were to pull a full shift, Lord knows I would probably make myself worse again. Bad enough that Michael has it now. And I am so not looking forward to the drive back with my head icky. Ah, well. I have off tomorrow because I have doctor appointments. And I have grading to do. I didn't bring it with me cause I just needed a complete get away. But I have to get the grades in.

So, here I sit in the quiet with the ocean outside. I've got to leave in a few minutes because we check out today. Michael is on his way to work. I'll probably stop off at Broadway at the Beach and do a little shopping. Not much though cause I feel icky still. Well, need to run. Hugs.