tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post4088899202802271026..comments2024-03-28T14:31:53.311-04:00Comments on the underwear drawer: cutting the barber's hairMichelle Auhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-37598724653228150072011-07-05T20:47:16.647-04:002011-07-05T20:47:16.647-04:00michelle, this post made me cry (good tears)! it s...michelle, this post made me cry (good tears)! it sounds like it was a very special vacation.dris209https://www.blogger.com/profile/05721135732242437720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-33246096854627693602011-07-05T08:25:45.856-04:002011-07-05T08:25:45.856-04:00pink drink sounds tastypink drink sounds tastyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-48375180911208820942011-07-03T17:10:11.719-04:002011-07-03T17:10:11.719-04:00Absolutely stunning! While I am deep into the ugli...Absolutely stunning! While I am deep into the ugliest of emotions, jealousy, you guys deserve this wonderful vacation as you spend the rest of your year working your asses off for others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-5315779598938683222011-07-03T11:17:31.515-04:002011-07-03T11:17:31.515-04:00Sounds like a LOVELY vacation!Sounds like a LOVELY vacation!Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-32011279934082705942011-07-02T15:14:48.609-04:002011-07-02T15:14:48.609-04:00You only paid for airfare, extras, and gratuity? M...You only paid for airfare, extras, and gratuity? Meaning you basically got a $4000 vacation for free in return for blogging about the place? That is unreal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-61450839185287615542011-07-01T23:02:55.178-04:002011-07-01T23:02:55.178-04:00Wait, I think I missed it. Who sponsored the trip?...Wait, I think I missed it. Who sponsored the trip? I thought it was just your vacation? Now I MUST KNOW and get on their list.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606922510495018342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-51972928573773194182011-07-01T21:15:11.785-04:002011-07-01T21:15:11.785-04:00Aliendoc: absolutely!Aliendoc: absolutely!Michelle Auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-32517229724298850712011-07-01T20:45:58.437-04:002011-07-01T20:45:58.437-04:00are the beach & ocean water as clean as it loo...are the beach & ocean water as clean as it looks?aliendochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943953235357596536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-67339762401892629072011-07-01T15:51:50.052-04:002011-07-01T15:51:50.052-04:00He will be glad to hear it! :)He will be glad to hear it! :)Michelle Auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-61193005885749176362011-07-01T14:54:31.881-04:002011-07-01T14:54:31.881-04:00Joe looks *buff* in that second pic. Awooga! Haha ...Joe looks *buff* in that second pic. Awooga! Haha sorry I couldn't resist.<br />Glad you and the fam are enjoying yourselves Michelle :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-35258842399944995772011-07-01T13:53:12.658-04:002011-07-01T13:53:12.658-04:00We paid for our flights, all incidentals (like the...We paid for our flights, all incidentals (like the side trips), and staff gratuities. And yes, we are already making plans to return next year as regular, non-bloggy guests. It has really been wonderful.Michelle Auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-57724553325952538242011-07-01T12:21:57.392-04:002011-07-01T12:21:57.392-04:00Was your whole trip free or did you just get a dis...Was your whole trip free or did you just get a discount?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-90091140014314366892011-07-01T02:35:28.429-04:002011-07-01T02:35:28.429-04:00When you break it down to how the staff helps with...When you break it down to how the staff helps with all the little things it seems not so extravagant. I would be a little uneasy with someone else unpacking my bags or washing my dirty clothes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-76332699144785981372011-06-30T22:06:58.414-04:002011-06-30T22:06:58.414-04:00I'm not Catholic either (obviously), but from ...I'm not Catholic either (obviously), but from what I've experienced the religious affiliations of the hospital are more inclusive than exclusive--there is a significant component of charity care and our volunteer department is particularly strong, in other words. But I am not a spokesperson for the hospital, so I can't speak to too much more than that, except that I've been very happy to work there, and I think the quality of care is excellent.Michelle Auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-47646364847956303972011-06-30T22:02:34.297-04:002011-06-30T22:02:34.297-04:00I always feel that way when we're dragged to I...I always feel that way when we're dragged to India, because it's the norm for families to have multiple servants, so when my sister and I land up with our mom, we're standing around awkwardly telling my grandmother's servants, "Uh...we can fold our own clothes...sit down, do you want water?" while Mom is happily enjoying a summer without laundry<br /><br />But, you're right, it is the unobtrusive little things, like when my cousin's cook, who spoke zero English, would always make tea for me every two or three hours, or when the woman who helps my Gma with her laundry always does mine and folds it. <br /><br />But, it's still awkward. I have two hands and I don't mind doing chores. <br /><br />Just for the record, we have zero hired help here in the USA. You wouldn't BELIEVE the shocked stares I get when I tell my relatives that.<br /><br />Glad to see you're having fun! The kids are adorable!dolce vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724238633892692237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-24902714235610946882011-06-30T21:52:41.170-04:002011-06-30T21:52:41.170-04:00Is there anything at your hospital that indicates ...Is there anything at your hospital that indicates to a patient it's a Catholic hospital in terms of the care or service they receive? I've always thought the concept of Catholic-owned hospitals for a general, and potentially non-Christian/Catholic population was a little weird or off-putting. You do not appear to be religious on your blog. Just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-85802411392953554502011-06-30T21:09:49.342-04:002011-06-30T21:09:49.342-04:00Cool picture where it looks like the pool water is...Cool picture where it looks like the pool water is extending right into the ocean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-88049264923780968352011-06-30T21:09:07.714-04:002011-06-30T21:09:07.714-04:00Maybe Joe is, but I'm sure not. :)Maybe Joe is, but I'm sure not. :)Michelle Auhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-30700436187858181642011-06-30T20:54:37.538-04:002011-06-30T20:54:37.538-04:00Joe and I are do-gooders! Joe and I always take ca...Joe and I are do-gooders! Joe and I always take care of everyone else and never ourselves! Joe and I are Jesus Christ incarnate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com