Day 54/100
A picture of you on your last vacation.
That's me, in the hoodie, in a pool. It's how I roll. We had just finished throwing the kids around the pool and now I was my turn. My wife just doesn't know her own strength, and I'm going in a direction to land on my niece.
This was one vacation that definitely spoiled me. We took a trip down to the Dominican Republic for a week. We stayed in a four bedroom villa, each room with an on suite bath. There were two outdoor showers, an amazing pool with wonderful landscaping and plenty of places to explore. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets everyday. An amazingly pleasant staff that kept the place spotless (even with a family of 9 tearing it up right behind them) and a cook that had breakfast and dinner waiting on us everyday. Got to taste sugarcane for the first time as well as cocoa beans straight from the plant (they were surprisingly tart).
We also spent a day with a local school during for their summer games. A ton of fun and a huge wake-up call that spoken Spanish is not the same depending on where you go. So if you learned Spanish from a Castillean or Mexican speaking teacher, you are in for an awakening in the Dominican. It won't be a
rude awakening, but definitely a surprise.
I leave you with a picture of my beautiful wife on our trip.
The joy of living in an apartment...the world is your backyard. Why should that change when you "own" a piece of property? God has given us a wonderful world of possibilities. A world fit for praise, worship, work, play, rest and relaxation. I'll take what my Father has set before me, and gladly explore to see what else awaits.
Fret not dear reader, this is not some winter horror tale. It is I, John, your lowly writer donning winter garb. The winter cap, scarf and jacket all came from the Gap. The jacket is part of the RED line of products. I love how it feels when I wear it, however the homeless look can be quite off-putting. The pants are flannel lined, and socks by SmartWool guarded by Ariat boots.
"Out" on a date? No. My date? Yes, yes she is. My wife and girlfriend all in one. This could potentially have been a date night, and most of our dates end up with us taking pictures of each other, not together, if any pictures are taken at all. Date nights are more for us. If we want to share those nights it will be in the company of friends and not through digital social networking. Then again, particularly superb dates do get a "status update". I must admit that I don't treat my wife as much as most do, or maybe as much as I should, looks like some chocolates and massages are in order for this weekend. 
That's me, in the hoodie, in a pool. It's how I roll. We had just finished throwing the kids around the pool and now I was my turn. My wife just doesn't know her own strength, and I'm going in a direction to land on my niece.
...I feel safest of all. Bundled up before the frosted glass on my window. Warm coat, wool hat and cotton blend scarf around my face keep me warm. No matter how cold it gets, you'll see my eyes smile.
Sunday dress, dress pants I mean. I don't know about whether or not I look nice, but man, the apartment is amazing! Check out that entertainment center and bookshelf, I put those together. Why yes! those are real movie reels on the wall and painted green to add character. That quilt on the red couch is freakin' sah-weet! Mucho thanks to my wife for making it all look so pristine. But I digress. So let me see if I can give an accurate break down here: