International Travelers

Friday, 22 June 2012

We just completed our first international trip as a family of 4 and I have to say it was successful!

6 years ago Kayla and I flew to Denmark with my mom and sister. Joe was TDY for 6 wks at that time and, obviously, Lucas wasn't even born yet. So Kayla has been overseas with me before but we hadn't taken a trip like this with the 4 of us.

We went, again, to Denmark. I have cousins over there and ever since Kayla and I went over there Joe has been saying he wants to go too. My cousins flew to the states last year for my sister's wedding so this year was 'our turn' to go to Denmark and we finally made it happen.

Denmark is 6 hrs ahead of us and the flight (thankfully we flew direct on SAS) was 8 hrs. We left at 530pm on Fri night and arrived 730am Sat morning. The kids slept for maybe 1 or 2 hrs, but it was restless sleep at that.

Once we got to Denmark we got our rental car (oh, just because the van I reserved said it seats 7 doesn't mean that is 7 passengers WITH luggage. Thank goodness we only needed 6 seats so one of the seats could fold down and fit our luggage!) and then we drove to our family's house for breakfast. The kids, surprisingly, had plenty of energy to jump on the trampoline! At 230 we headed for our resort and Lucas crashed in the car shortly after that. We could not wake him up AT ALL and finally gave up and tucked him in to bed at 6pm. (Noon back in the states). The kid had been up for about 24 hrs. He slept until 10am the next morning! Kayla kept going and going until we all went to bed that night. I don't know how she was functioning!

We had a wonderful time in Denmark (even though you have to pay for your water at the restaurants and the food is so much more expensive!)

 

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"Conscious Coitus"

"Conscious Coitus"

Knead what you need
on knees for seeds
like bath beads
from the membrane
that scatters splattered batter
across mainframes before laughter.

My thoughts are spilling.

Duck and cover.

Let me leak, then…

Let me leak then.
Find my peak with
no words to speak.
Barely mumbled.
Never humble.
Toss, topple and tumble
til snores follow grumbles.

Brains listen with ample ear lobes
to one who takes them
halfway around the globe
with the least of clothes.
Traveling free for me to see…

Far from a god but
across the sheets from deity;
immaculate injections
melt into skin
clawed so raw till pain
resembles the stars they saw.

Body parts pinned down;
so dead to rights
that you'll whisper
"Fuck Life."
Repeated deaths craved
and revisited like relapse
as you gasp.

Can't fall back on top.
Won't fall over bent over.
Survey follicles
and rove with mandibles
across the tangible.
Concrete meat meets sheets.

Blatant when discreet;
so if this isn't the preferred feat,
say "Stop" and I might go.
Think "Stop" and I'll say "No."
Mind and mouth fed.

Head full from what
emerges from the cranium.
Cranium on E like
happy candy and epilepsy
with side effects like
dry mouth and damp panties.

Envied by those
who befriend me
before they see
their fair ladies
fawn over daydreams
of their flagrant foul fantasy
involving "He" or me;

But I'm selective with my friendly.
I see your shimmy
and thickness desired.
Desired by the skinny.
Thigh plans and ass interpretations.

Never thirsty but
I appreciate the great lake:
Moisture assured from words
you may have read or heard
too absurd to hide
quivers and shakes.

Not ready to recall.
Still enjoying the free fall:
Waist follows.
Face first.
Doing my very best worst
to make more than the voice burst.

We shine in the center of a shrine:
Hapless artwork
bred of short skirts
and torn shirts.
Followed a flirt.
Forgot mourning.
Good Morning.

Written By: Devin Joseph Metz

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Disability Blog Hop

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Disability Blog Hop for this week is an easy one - just post a picture!

 

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"Hot Nights(Asylum)"

"Hot Nights(Asylum)"

This is just…………

Late night.
Dim lit.
Smart scenery selection
For acting like dimwits.
Get stupid.
Get lit.
Go dumb.
Can't quit.
Held you tightly.
Hands so numb.
Biting your lips.
Give me those crumbs.
Here we go.
Here they come.
The music is loud.
Blend in with the crowd.

This is so…………

You say I wont make it.
You think I can't take it.
You think I just fake it.
You act like I'm naked.
You like pushing buttons.
Quit talking. Move something.
Slow then fast.
We'll finish last.
Just instrumentals.
Pick up the tempo.
Pace is incremental.
Leave me a memento.
Hips to bottom lips.
They both graze the dental.
Time to dip and slip.
So much for the simple.

This is all…………

Corks explode from bottles.
You take me full throttle.
Eyes just look around.
Damn. It's going down.
The whale just sunk the boat;
So you begin to float.
You grind against my growth.
I grab you by the throat.
Clap it in my lap.
I just wanna tap.
It feels like I'm trapped.
Homie gave me daps.
Something must be wrong.
I start feeling weak.
You expose that thong.
Separated cheeks.

This right here…………

Damn.
That's your jam.
Here's your favorite spot.
Skin is wet and hot.

Jerk.
Bounce.
Wobble.

Dip.
Sip.
Swallow.

Whip.
Work.
Follow.

Twerk.
Toss.
Towel.

Profuse perspiration.
No interpretation.
Lost in the translation.
Such a warm sensation.

Dyslexia in facets.
Distorted and loud.
Ninety-six drink glasses.
Sixty-nine ways to clear the crowd.

Groups can't help but stare.
Sweat drips from your hair.
No one calls Security.
We don't even care.

I swear this is…………

Delightful dementia.
Our favorite dilemma.
Your soft lips caress me.
Twisted epilepsy.
Strobe lights shining bright
While we wrestle and fight.
Garments are displaced.
Scrambling for a taste.
Pull it out.
Put it in.
Wipe my chin.
Evil grin.
The crowd starts to cheer.
Moans fill every ear.
Time is drawing near.
The club begins to clear.

This was…………

Unheard of familiarity.
Unmatched similarity.
Murky, shrouded clarity.
Deranged means of charity.
Gave the crowd some levity
Instead of things to hide from.
Insanity is fantasy.
The floor is our asylum.

Written By: Devin Joseph Metz

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Memorial Day 2012

You know what I get for abandoning my blog for nearly a month? Most likely some really crazy looks when the subject of this particular post gets read. Yeah, so I'm about a month late in updating about our Memorial Day fun but hey, better late than never. Right? Right?

The boyfriend, parents, and myself took a little "stay-cation" at this lovely resort and it did not disappoint. I love any excuse to float down a lazy river in a float, drink in hand. Mmhmm..

A little sangria, anyone?

The first night there this handsome man and I celebrated 1/2 year of us dating and, well, I love any reason to celebrate. Especially when it's something as fantastic as having this phenomenal man in my life for 6 months!

We spent the actual Memorial Day lounging in hammocks and drinking delicious alcoholic beverage. It was every bit of relaxation I ever wanted. Seriously.

Love this guy.

My mom was also kind enough to take a couple nice pictures of us on my big camera. You know, for framing purposes.

I may, or may not, have stocked up on many canvas print vouchers via Living Social and Groupon... It's an addiction. Who can pass up a $25 canvas, though?

Definitely going on canvas. His face. Swoon!

Silly, but so typical and us. ;)

Our view while we waited for the fireworks show. Tough life, I swear.

annnnd fireworks, of course.

Once the fireworks were over we decided to have a drink at the lobby bar before heading back to the room. This is where we decided we really enjoyed the term "night cap".

So, yeah, better late than never. I'm working on getting back in the swing so we can avoid these month-long delays. Maybe by 4th of July I'll be on track to post my recap with the rest of you.

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