So, I have a blog. I didn't see this day coming! I can't think of a more beautiful place to begin, than a cruise ship on its way to Central  America.

My husband and I take an annual vacation around Thanksgiving. This year we  joined my cousin and her husband, on a couple's retreat, for a week of pampering your spouse and adventure on the high seas. I had the honor of  teaching basic techniques for relieving stress and tension for loved ones. After a general urge on the part of a surprised group of participants to stampede the door and jump overboard was tempered, we had an amazing time. What a wonderful group of people! The picture above shows a very hesitant and now sleeping volunteer, that was certain that he does NOT take naps. His wife, an excellent and fast learner, was almost happier than me when she reported that he napped almost every day of the trip and said that all tension was gone from his body. Great job Keisha!  We had a doctor in attendance as well to handle any questions that might have gone outside of my scope of practice. She was brave enough to let members of the group work on her hip. It was so incredible to watch how lovingly they worked on her and how much it mattered to them that they actually helped her feel better. They taught me so much about the human spirit and the capacity to love!  We were scheduled to meet for an hour but once everyone became comfortable with what we were teaching, we worked on each other for almost two hours. It was the highlight of my trip - and that was only the first day!

I always imagined having a massage space in the caribbean. Next time I'll specify an island. For a first, this was a perfect experience! I'd like to thank all of the participants! I hope you learned as much as I did. You are wonderful teachers and beautiful souls and I'm so grateful to have met you!!

I'm ready to go again too! :)