Saturday, October 24, 2026

Saturday Happenings

 In a massive frugal fail, I signed up for two workout classes & didn't go over the last couple of days, due to being sick. I don't regret not going, and there was a wait list for the classes, so I didn't want to drop out. I was overly confident on how well I'd feel. I also find myself frustrated that I didn't do much of anything on my two days off of work, which is kind of silly, because I wasn't going to feel up to working, either. 

I'm going today & just taking it easy (with a mask, although no fever, of course) & I am feeling better. 

Things I'm up to today:

  • Transferring some Hyatt awards to various folks. I'd much rather give them away vs letting them expire.
  • Making banana muffins
  • Cleaning the house
  • Doing some laundry
  • Menu planning
  • Working on some cash flow planning for 2027
  • Starting to think about a March trip, when M has a few days off at the end of the month. We are leaning towards Santa Barbara/Channel Islands, or Florida/Everglades. Florida has a lot more logistics, but the weather at that time of the year in Santa Barbara isn't as predictable.
What about you? What are you up to today? 

4 comments:

  1. I think an Everglades trip in March sounds great! I think that is the very last “doable” month until December bc of the heat and humidity there. Cindy in the South

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  2. I used to hate being ill on my days off, but then realized, I actually let myself feel how I really was when not a work day. I was probably sick on the work day too! I started actually using a sick day now and then on work days. Its so incredibly beautiful today. Just got in from a very vigorous ball play with my daughters dog in her much larger than my back yard. He could really run. Pup loves a change of environment but now is exhausted. Im going to spend the rest of my day reading and planning on her deck while the dogs play or sleep. Tomorrow a cold front, well, normal October weather comes in.

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  3. Both NP's are gorgeous HP, so I am confident you'll enjoy whichever you decide on. Once in Florida, perhaps keep Biscayne Bay NP in mind as well- it's in Miami Bay, where you may be flying into, and thus very easy, logistically, to 'do'.

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  4. I lived in SB and have visited the Channel Islands (just Santa Cruz). We camped and there were a fair amount of logistics with that (the primary boat company leaves from Ventura), and knowing which islands have potable water and restrooms.

    Not to deter (it's immensely cool!), but I agree the weather can be a toss-up for that time of year, so weighing the work + the expected vacation time.

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