My plans do not come to fruition until this upcoming week when I will be on vacation for a week. I can barely wait!

My mother is turning 60, so my family is throwing her a 60th birthday party. I live in the U.S., but my family, including my mother, lives in The Bahamas, which is where I grew up. So, there will be some indulgence in the crystal clear water and powdery soft sand beaches with my 4-year old daughter and 2-year old son. Believe it or not, but I have not been to the beach on recent visits in quite a while! I am definitely looking forward to it!

- Chris

P.S. I love the idea of the sabbatical!