Bring on St. John!
“All work and no play makes Kerri … need a vacation.”
There’s been a lot of work going on lately. The constant flurry of activity in my office, the fun of the ol’ blogosphere, and assorted other writing adventures. While I enjoy everything that I’m involved in, I do find myself altogether way too close to a computer all the time. I understand HTML coding now.
I fear I may be becoming a geek. ;)
It’s time for a vacation.
So Chris and I have booked a 10 day trip to St. John in the Virgin Islands. White sand beaches, sunshine, and relaxation. We’ve booked a few nights at the Concordia Eco-Tents (they sound tremendously cool and sort of sexy), rented a Jeep, and have plans to drink some of the finest Virgin Islands Pale Ale ever draught. (Note: The beer is fantastic. You crack open the bottle and it smells like mangos. And it is created and brewed by one of Chris’s friends from home – he moved to St. John a few years ago. Nice gig, that.)
I am so excited for this vacation that I’m almost considering not using my pal Xanax to fly. (But of course I will, because I’m a wimpy-wimp.) We’ll be away for Chris’s birthday at the end of March. Nice way to escape the winter that has finally arrived.
Bring on St. John!
“And, on a completely random note, the Aveeno hand lotion stuff makes my blood sugar appear higher than it actually is,” says Kerri, who tested in at 204 mg/dl, corrected it, and ended up at 51 mg/dl. A few minutes ago, I tested at 185 mg/dl, washed my hands, and rechecked to test my theory – 114 mg/dl. Ah ha! Pesky hand lotion. Good thing you’re repairing my hands or I’d chuck you out the window.
Comments
Yay for vacation Kerri!
It's the oatmeal in the lotion, I bet. Aveeno has the oatmeal, right?
Posted by: nicolep | January 23, 2007 12:10 PM
Guess where we're going to be! But, we're going at the end of February so I won't be able to crash your vacation :(
That's interesting about the Aveeno. I didn't think about the oatmeal affecting the reading like that, but it makes sense.
Good problem solving skills you have!
Posted by: Shannon | January 23, 2007 12:10 PM
Nicole - It does have oatmeal. Is that what trips things up?
Shannon - No shit, you're going to St. John in February? Stop at The Tap Room (Chris's friend's new bar) and ask for a bottle of Virgin Islands Pale Ale. This stuff is delicious. And this is coming from a girl who hates beer. ;)
Posted by: Kerri. | January 23, 2007 12:15 PM
I lied....we'll be in St. Thomas (BRITISH Virgin Islands). They all sound the same to me :)
We're going on an 8 day cruise. I can't wait!!
Posted by: Shannon | January 23, 2007 12:27 PM
Don't forget to subtract the fiber in the oatmeal (6 grams per serving)....so you can use a little bit more when your hands are extremely dry. Wink-wink.
Posted by: showtime | January 23, 2007 12:32 PM
I've had a (WAY) higher-than-normal reading from lotioned up hands, too. I realized it way too late, though. And it wasn't Aveeno lotion, but it was some sort of ultra-moisturizing lotion (the tips of my fingers get super dry in the winter).
Posted by: Michelle | January 23, 2007 01:00 PM
my (non aveeno) lotions also affect my blood sugar readings.
Hey, Maho Bay is where Colleen took the Barton / Dream Big SCUBA camp a few summers ago. I hear it's divine!
Posted by: Kassie | January 23, 2007 01:10 PM
Oh NO FAIR! I was just sitting here at working thinking, I NEEEED a vacation, then I click and see that wonderful beach. AHHHHhhhhhhhh..
LOL
Have fun!
Posted by: Sarah | January 23, 2007 01:39 PM
Ditto - ANY kind of lotion screws up my readings...
I'm soooo jealous - your vacation sounds awesome!
Posted by: Erica | January 23, 2007 02:00 PM
That is awesome! You deserve a total break!
Posted by: George | January 23, 2007 02:23 PM
Haha, I thought you meant St John's Wort and I was worried about you for a moment! Enjoy - the tropics are divine, although I haven't been to that part of them.
I have some hand lotion that does that to my bg levels too without oatmeal - sorry, I thought I warned you! 51 is NO fun.
Posted by: Kim | January 23, 2007 02:56 PM
I'm green over here - absolutely GREEN WITH ENVY!!!
I have ALWAYS wanted to go the virgin islands!! That picture looks absolutely heavenly *sigh*. You're going to have a wonderful time :)
Posted by: Jamie | January 23, 2007 03:15 PM
*sigh* It's a good thing you're such a nice person or I might be tempted to call you names for going on such a gorgeous vacation.
Have fun. Bee-yotch.
Posted by: julia | January 23, 2007 04:47 PM
Julia - HA!! I laughed out loud at my desk at that one, to the point where my boss came over and checked on me. ;)
Posted by: Kerri. | January 23, 2007 04:55 PM
I am with Julia-lucky you.
Send us all a sun tan!!!
Posted by: Susan | January 23, 2007 06:53 PM
ARGH. I am so done with winter, as you know. We had planned on Scotland or Iceland for our anniversary in April but I am so done with winter as you know. And we got a postcard from a friend who went to the USVI over New Year's, which irritated me because I am so done with winter as you know. JEALOUS.
Posted by: Rachel | January 23, 2007 08:39 PM
I'm so jealous :) twice, at your work and vacation.
About the hand lotion raising bg, it's not only that particular one you're using, all of them tend to that, so as a rule I always wash my hands before testing.
Posted by: Sasha | January 24, 2007 03:07 AM
Bon voyage! Glad your hands are better. Salt water usually helps too - so play in the water and have fun.
Posted by: Chrissie in Belgium | January 24, 2007 08:24 AM
Oh my gosh Kerri that vacation sounds wonderful. Can I come in your suitcase? The pictures of the place where you are staying are absolutely breathtaking.
Posted by: flmgodog | January 24, 2007 11:48 AM