Hello, beautiful readers! It's been a while. I just got back from my cruise on Sunday. It was just the right mixture of relaxation and fun, especially since I'm still dealing with the renovations of my house. Our NCL cruise took us to Roatan (Honduras), Harvest Caye (Belize), Cozumel (Mexico), and Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas). We visited native animals, ziplined, and snorkeled in Roatan. We snorkeled and enjoyed the island in Harvest Caye. In Cozumel, we took the Atlantis submarine 108 feet under the sea to explore the marine life and then did some shopping. And in the Bahamas, we snorkeled (again) and relaxed at the beach. And, of course, I spent some time reading on our balcony. Here are a few pics:
For this week's Tanka Tuesday poetry challenge, Willow invites us to write a nonet using synonyms for: the state of the world/our lives. It was so wonderful to disconnect from everything that is happening in my country and the world (as well as the chaos in my own home...lol). Ignorance truly is bliss...until reality catches up to you.
A nonet is a poem with nine lines with descending syllables (9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1). There are variations of the form, which you can find here. I've chosen to go with the classic nonet. The chosen phrase lends itself to so much negative energy because the state of the world right now is quite sad, but I'm desperately trying to hold on to the calm and peaceful vibes of my trip, so I decided to focus on the state of my life instead, still chaotic but not so harrowing.
Sounds like my house the last few months. My landlord started fixing up my 180 year old home.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd say it is way past time for it to be fixed up. Lol! Living through it sucks. I'm so ready for it to be over. Thanks for visiting, Brenda! :-)
DeleteWelcome back again. You have been missed.Your holiday sounds wonderful. Your house renovation... well it will be good when it's over. Hope you are going to show us the finished product.
ReplyDeleteI'll share a few pics once it's all done. I appreciate the welcome back, Rall. I missed you all as well. :-)
DeleteI love these photos! Looks like the cruise was amazing! Glad the construction is wrapping up. I know it's a pain, but so worth it. Great poem, Yvette!
ReplyDeleteThe cruise was exactly what I needed to escape the renovation. Lol! Thanks for visiting, Jan! :-)
DeleteLovely pictures, Yvette. Thanks for sharing. Your Nonet speaks the truth, the renovations sound good only when they end. 😊
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for the end. Lol! Thanks for visiting, Balroop! :-)
DeleteLove all the pics, Yvette! Sounds like a wonderful vacation:) wonderful poem and hope your renovation is over soon. Xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denise! I cannot wait for it all to be done. I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteYou captured that perfectly I hope its all worth it 😃
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ange! I hope it is, too, because it's costing a lot. Lol! Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteWelcome back, Yvette! It sounds like you had a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteI really did, Eugi! Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteThank you for this bright spot filled with delightful verse and beautiful Bahamian scenery!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Violet! Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteWelcome back, Yvette! I love the radiant smiles in your photos. What a journey you've had! Your poem is amazing, as always. You've captured the construction and dilemma beautifully--and indeed, when it is all done, it will be worth it. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThat's the hope! I appreciate your visit and kind words, Gwen! :-)
Deletehi Yvette! i'm so glad you had a nice vacation! the pics are amazing!!! what a beautiful smile you have! loved your poem (interesting form), and best of luck on the continued renovations. xx, ren
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ren! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteAs is the case always, amazing Yvette. Most beautiful. Welcome back to your home. But do you know you were in the backyards of my native home? Well, that's the country that nurtured me... Wow, but you were everywhere and snorkeling. Fantastic. I love your nonet. gorgeous writing. Bless you. xo, Selma
ReplyDeleteThank you, Selma! I loved the places we visited and hope to explore them more in the future. Thanks for sharing! :-)
DeleteConstruction is always a mess, isn't it, Yvi? We just had our vents cleaned after all the renovations are finally complete. What a difference!! Your photos were delightful! It sounds like you had a marvelous time. Sending you big hugs!! 🤗 💜
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen! The renovation is definitely trying my nerves, but I keep taking it one day at a time. Thanks for visiting. :-)
DeleteI know about construction mess, and when it is done - such a relief. We will be having just a tad bit of a mess with some new downstairs windows and a door in about a week. Thankfully there isn't much that has to be moved out of the way of the workers. And it will really be a nice when it is done.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home! We have two sort of local vacations at different beaches coming up next month and the other the month after. It will be nice to just sit and relax. Glad you had fun snorkeling and such!