I’ve written several blogs in my head but haven’t been able to get these going for some reason, but I’m hoping this starts the flow back up. However, I do have some things to get off my chest real quick before I roll into this vacay….
1. There are a lot of new “friends” on my FB recently…which it’s nice to always meet new people. But here’s the disclaimer, I’m pretty easy going, generous, straight forward, and I’m always down for a good time. I’m also, the witty, blunt, problem solving, part time thug who will shut you down the minute you cross my boundaries of bullshit. You’ve been warned.
2. If you sit and complain about how miserable your life is bc of everything else “happening to you”, you just suck at life and need to rewrite your next chapter. Meanwhile…you’ve been cut off. I don’t need that kind of negativity.
3. PS the worst thing a woman can do is not have her shit together.
4.Always journal…when you feel like no one’s listening, write it down until someone will. PS God’s always up for listening.
5. Does it bother anyone else when you’re smarter than most of the room? I know that should probably make me feel good…but I just feel disappointed.
6. Just so we’re clear, if your kids are bad ass, ungrateful, disrespectful kids, I’m looking at your ass….not at your kids.
7. This is the first trip I’ve taken and not ‘planned’. I’m excited for the new adventure, which I know will try me and inspire me.
8. The boys in the hood are always hard, you come talking the trash, we’ll pull your card. Knowin nothing in life but to be legit…Oh, break time, just seeing if you’re still here 😎😂
9. Listen, I don’t legit own “porchtime”, but I own porchtime, you feel me? I’ve literally been all over the world spreading porchtime cheer for decades (which is no easy feat), so I’m pretty sure I started the revolution across the globe. If you’ve used the word porchtime, chances are you know me or know someone who knows me. Anyone who tries to copyright my shiz, see number 1.
10. There’s no cell plan I’m trying to be a part of while in Cuba, so in George’s best bwahahahahha voice, he gets me all to himself this week he says. I think unplugging will be fabulous for us this week.
11. How is it that I’m so out of the loop on kid toys? Apparently I purchased a couple hard to find girl toys right now, according to the mom guarding the display waiting for her friend to grab as many as her little fingers could carry. Meanwhile, what the hell are these LOL Surprise Glitter Series dolls in balls? *Shrugging shoulders* Saige? Anyone? Whelp, I now have two that I’m sure will brighten some faces this holiday season.
12. We are going to meets G’s grandfather for the first time and I cannot wait for that. Three generations of Isla men over 40…dude. My goal this trip is to get as much of the family’s lineage documented while in Cuba…and also have google translate on deck at all times.
13. FYI…Don’t ever wake up to Live PD playing on the tv in the middle of the night…that shit ain’t right lol.
14. The headlines about #metoo referencing ‘women being sexually harassed or assaulted’….this is not news to women. Women have been putting up with overbearing and inferior bs from men since birth. We can handle some serious shit. Applause to those who are speaking up and are brave enough to know their worth. It takes a real asshole to make a person feel unsafe and powerless.
15. I may not have had a hand in planning the trip details, but I have legit plans for my Canon and Cuba. Been cooking up a photo series idea for this week’s adventures! Hoping it all aligns with what’s in my head!!
16. If I’ve been a loyal direct sales customer of yours (as I am to many), and you fail to treat me as such…I will jump ship on your ass! How are you going to not only take as much money from me as you possibly can on a regular basis, but the friends I refer as well…and then not tell me about a free shipping promo until the day after I already place a huge order? I see you and my referrals do too…peace out ✌🏽.
17. I saw a lady who is “prominent” in the community and has never had to work a day in her life apparently…so why did she look like Tales from the Crypt? I need answers. Maybe stay out of the sun, or get some collagen, I don’t know. There’s just no excuse for any of that. She scared the shit out me when I first saw her.
18. I’m so grateful to be taking our first real vacation since retirement and having my mom around to come stay with our kids. I haven’t had this as a real option in 20 years. Thanks Ma.
Ok today is day one of the #IslaCubaAdventure. Bon Voyage Blog peeps….catch you on the flip side.
Xoxo,
Di
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