palpitations: noun

 unusually or abnormally rapid or violent beating of the heart

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I got up Sunday morning and drove 9 hours ( that included stopping for lunch and gas twice ) down to Panama Beach Florida. I had a hard time leaving my mountain home and have been having little talks with myself for a week now, convincing myself into appreciating going on a vacation alone. Originally I had 2 friends lined up to go with me, and one thing after another happened and neither one ended up going. I admit I had a major pity party, but I have put on my big girl panties and have embraced the experience. I'll let you know day by day how it goes.

The drive was decent, no major problems although I had a bit of a car scare after stopping to get gas at a BP station that boasted it's acceleration in the gas. My SUV was not a happy camper and I had heart palpitations wondering about being stranded, but thankfully once the tank had emptied out again and a fill up at Chevron this time, all has been well. Not sure what actually happened but will not be going to BP again! lol

 I also brought along some zinnia's from my balcony garden to make my trip a little more enjoyable, and it worked. I figure having flowers in your car is definitely high on the list of spoiling yourself!!

A little view into my room :) It's huge and full of luxuries like a fully equipped kitchen.

A large living room area, and of course free wifi...what place now a days doesn't offer wifi?

A large table that would be would be perfct for bringing some crafty friends along with me.
you know who you are.....

My bedroom, look at all those fluffy pillows, I am looking forward to sinking into them tonight.

The guest bedroom, seems larger than the master bed room but there is a trade off. It has a smaller bath room.

My bathroom is huge, and while it is nice, the big draw is the humongous bathtub that my 5'7" frame can fully stretch out in and be fully submerged. Also, since the time share is part of a spa, they supply the most luxurious soaps..yum! By the time you read this I will have already taken a bath with soap suds so high, you could not find me! hee hee

A view from the balcony :) Yes, it is located on a golf course, and a bay.

So, I'll let you know how it goes, I am finding my moments where I can. Now this one may seem funny, maybe even a little weird, but I brought all my dirty laundry with me because at my mountain home I have to go to a laundry room in our complex, which means lugging the laundry around, while here I can do it while watching TV! lol Not something I would have done if I had someone with me, but hey, it's a luxury I will enjoy this week.

:)

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