People always joke to me about my vacation away from my vacation. But believe me, the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes (or "back of house" as we say) to make your stay at Parrot Cay as seamlessly enjoyable as possible is quite heavy duty!
So as I embark on our 6 week annual holiday in NYC I realize how tired I am! I will not be blogging or spending tons of time on social media this trip. I will be hanging out, seeing movies, seeing concerts, eating great food, shopping, taking lots of Pilates, completing 2 continuing education courses in TRX and Kettlebells, and relaxing.
See you in October!
06 September 2010
31 August 2010
Decorating Paradise
In the Caribbean everyone seems to like a beach or island theme. You see a lot of real and fake orchids, real and fake palm trees, table lamps shaped like conch shells, and ceiling fans made of woven straw. At Parrot Cay we have more a clean Asian aesthetic, with a lot of flowing white and teak so you can really appreciate the beautiful surroundings and not focus on the room.
24 August 2010
Only In Philadelphia
My long time readers probably know that I last hailed from the suburbs of Philadelphia, even though I call New York City home. And truth be told I never loved Philly. It always seemed like it was trying to be a great city but never quite got there. So when I saw the internet news about the City of Philadelphia asking $300 from all bloggers (even those with no businesses) who reported any small advertising income on their tax returns to pay for a business license, I can't say I was shocked.
But I must agree with Ron Pegeraro,
But I must agree with Ron Pegeraro,
In other cities, no such problem exists. The District, for example, only requires a business license for activities that would require other forms of oversight, such as food sales or rental housing. Blogging and other sorts of writing are free from that requirement, although if you make real money from your blog--hey, stop laughing!--D.C. will want its share.
But there is an upside here: By in essence gift-wrapping such a fun story on a slow news week, Philadelphia has provided a form of economic stimulus for bloggers everywhere. If you've already opined on this subject, please take a moment in a follow-up post to express thanks to the good people up Interstate 95 who made it all possible.So thank you to my old city of residence for providing me with some great blog fodder this week.
18 August 2010
Education Online
It pays to be picky about your education. Seriously, it doesn't matter whether you are getting a Ph.D. or a fitness certification, you need to really check into your Online School to make sure it is regulated, accredited, and that your degree or certificate will be accepted and useful. Do not waste time and money on programs that will do nothing for you. Do your research!
16 August 2010
When We Move
Well, after this upcoming year at Parrot Cay hubby and I are planning to move back to NYC and as we start to plan we think about where we want to live in the city, what kind of modern furniture or classic furniture we will need, what we want to bring back with us from Turks and Caicos, and how Smiley our potcake dog will like her very first winter and living in a big city. It's all very exciting and fun to think about!
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