How to improve your Sunday.

Some of you may be sitting around thinking that your Sunday is already as good as it's ever going to get. This is why I feel it is my obligation, as a fellow human being, to give you some hints as to how you could improve your Sunday. 

I always start my Sunday off with a little Jesus-ing at our lovely local Mennonite church. Now, I'm not saying that you are required to check into a Christian establishment, but you might want to take some spiritual time on your Sunday morning. I guarantee it will brighten your week. 

If you didn't have plans for lunch before your morning activity, find plans. Good food is just around the corner. Also, it's really wonderful when you bring friends along to add conversation. People just look at you funny when you start to get really into your own conversation. Helpful tip; if you are going alone, bring a novel. 

Once you have finished your meal, acquire half a dozen sugar coated donuts. Don't question it, just do it. Careful where you set the bag, the grease may be seeping through the bottom. Not to worry, it's just a confirmation that there is goodness in the bag. 

When you finally arrive home after the events of the morning/early afternoon, pick up a book, "watch" golf, or maybe sit with a nice chocolate martini and a jello cup; and catch up on a television show. I would also recommend family board game time. The enjoyment is endless. Relationships will seriously be tested. A good time will be had by all!

If you are feeling super adventurous, figure out where the neighbourhood Mennonite people are hanging out, and get yourself an invite. If you are that influential person who gets the group together; make the plans, invite the people. 

Your Sunday may just be a variation of the above activities, but it will still be a successful time. Don't forget to document and share on various social media sites so that everyone will know that you didn't just sit at home the entire day.

Happy Sunday! this is t-bear signing off 

Carnival Dream - 2016

Ten things you should know about my 2016 southern vacation;

1. If you are sister, Syd, people will gawk at your McDonald's grade soft ice cream twirling. I was rather jealous myself.

2. Hot tubs in the Caribbean are a wonderful idea. Especially in the sun. Especially on a Monday.

3. It was discovered that walking down the cabin-only decks feels like walking to China and back. The Youngest Cousin will gladly let you know how much he absolutely hated the walk from fwd. to aft.

4. If you wake up at 8:04 am to the sounds of the cruise director, Jase, letting you know that there has been a medical emergency and you are pulling into port; you just might be arriving in Cozumel four days earlier than you should be.

5. Serenity (the 21+ deck) is a very serene place to sit and write in your travel journal with Ma, Pa, the Aunties and sister, Syd.

6. The people of Honduras are a wonderfully humourous group of people. The only thing they lack is height, but don't let that take away from their ability to successfully run a zip-line course through the canopy a trees.

7. Following the visit to Belize, I have adopted such phrases as "Unbelizeable" and "Belize you me". Tour guide, Jeff, is the instigator of that escapade.

8. Tour guide, Jeff, inherited some beautiful sunglasses. In completely unrelated circumstances, I purchased new sunglasses in Cozumel. 

9. The dining room is always a lovely place to try new and delectable foods. However, I didn't find myself trying alligator fritters or frog legs like The Youngest Cousin. I felt so honoured to be sitting beside such interesting foods.

10. If you questioned whether or not 14 people (our 13 plus the driver) and, approximately, 18 bags/pieces of luggage could fit into a 10 seat van, don't anymore. It was a tad bit squished, but hey, we're all family!

this is t-bear signing off