Tag Archives: Aruba

Winding down after vacation! Back to reality!

Posted on November 21, 2024 by jjspina

Each year we take this three-week vacation to Aruba. I’m exhausted for a week after we return. This year we got sick from all the stress of a delayed flight. We had to leave our room at the resort at … Continue reading →

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Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on November 1, 2024 by jjspina

Vacation is going well – resting, reading, swimming, relaxing, walking, eating and sleeping on the beach when I can. Life is good! I will be well rested after this and probably gained a couple of pounds if I don’t walk … Continue reading →

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One Happy Island – Aruba! Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2024 by jjspina

Well, it is that time of year when we travel to our favorite vacation spot – Aruba. Bon Bini – welcome from Aruba! It is a beautiful little island, sunny, warm weather, balmy breezes, sparkling, crystal water and white sandy … Continue reading →

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Taking a little time off!

Posted on October 29, 2024 by jjspina

While I wait for my beta readers to review my latest WIP I will be taking a few weeks off to recharge. I will return to publish Branyrd the Angel Book 4 and pick up where I left off with … Continue reading →

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What Makes You Happy?

Posted on November 21, 2023 by jjspina

In our troubled world today we must find ways to stay positive and happy. It isn’t easy, I know. When I watch the news of all the wars and dissension amongst peoples it is extremely disheartening. I begin to worry … Continue reading →

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Another week in Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2022 by jjspina

We have been so fortunate to have three weeks in Aruba! This year has been wonderful compared to last year with COVID restrictions and people getting sick all over the island. Phew! We escaped here to return home healthy, thank … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by jjspina

I never tire of our yearly vacation in Aruba. We only take one vacation a year since COVID. We didn’t go to Aruba in 2020. In fact we cancelled everything as everyone else had to because of this virus. It … Continue reading →

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Halloween in Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on October 30, 2022 by jjspina

This year as usual we are in our favorite spot for vacation – Aruba. It just happens to be Halloween when we are here. I haven’t noticed as many Halloween decorations as usual. I have posted several of the decorations … Continue reading →

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More Memories of Aruba Vacation!

Posted on November 26, 2018 by jjspina

Three weeks in sunny beautiful Aruba flew by and now I an back to reality – snow and cold of New England. Sigh! View from our balcony on 11th floor this year showing the tip of the island in the … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Writing and Blogging!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by jjspina

After completing five books this year and also working on two more at the same time, that are yet to be published, has been a tiring project. It’s time to take a deep breath and get some much-needed time off. … Continue reading →

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