RitzyNina

Monday, July 11, 2011

5 BEST SUMMER VACATION SPOTS

Kailua Beach Honolulu, Hawaii- You're well overdue for that Hawaiian vacation, am I right? Kailue Beach has been voted one of the best beaches in the world. With its soft, pale sand and clear water, it's one of those beaches you'll never want to leave. It's also a great spot of windsurfing. If you're feeling saucy and want to try windsurfing for the first time, they have rental and instruction right there at the beach!

Canon Beach, Oregon Coast- The Oregon Coast is perfect for a mellow and romantic extra long weekend away. Canon Beach is nestled between lovely lush forest and wide open oceans. With miles of beach to comb, and quaint galleries and cafes to explore, Canon Beach is a perfect spot for two lovebirds. The Ocean Point Inn is the place to stay.

Provincetown Cape Cod- Don't be fooled by this isolated new England town. Provincetown has got a fantastic summer party scene. In the warmer months, the town fills up with young, artsy types ready to celebrate the season. Spend a day exploring the miles of Atlantic beach, then stop in to the Tea Dance at the Boatslip Resort. It's pretty wild- think flambouyant hats and spiked tea.

San Fransisco- Looking for a more metropolitan summer spot? San Francisco is a city with character! With its steep hills, charming Victorian homes and stunning bay views, San Francisco is a great place to escape some of the summer heat and still enjoy a vacation in the city. Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito for an afternoon, then return for dinner and out of this world dessert at Citizen Cake.

South Beach, Miami- Miami is another city vacation that will take you out of the norm. This ocean front city is a hub of beautiful people and great parties. The Hotel, on South Beach invented the hotel pool bar scene. Pop up to the pool top room for a drink or two. It's full of local South Beach flavor.

xoxo RitzyNina

5 STAGES OF A RELATIONSHIP

1. ROMANCE STAGE

All relationships begin with this stage. The need satisfied here is love and belonging. This stage i s characterised by its dream like qualities, fantasies, hopes for the future, the possibilities and the asking of "what if". Everything is wonderful, beautiful, fun and exciting.

2. POWER STRUGGLE STAGE

The need satisfied now is power and some freedom. There is an awareness now that you are different but the premise remains that differences are bad.

3. STABILITY STAGE

The need satisfied in this stage is freedom and choice. You are now aware of each others personal world instead of just your own and the difference is okay. It is finally clear you are not going to reshape your partner. Clear boundaries are determined.

4. COMMITMENT STAGE

This is the only stage where there really is a readiness for marriage though people usually have already married in the romance stage. That's unfortunate because when they reach the power struggle stage they wonder what hit them.

In this stage you are wide awake, making clear choices about yourself and your partner, based both on individual differences and those things you have in common.

5. CO-CREATION STAGE

In this stage you are two people who have decided to be a team moving out into the world. The equation is you + me =3D you + me + us within the world. This world may include children, a project, a church, a joint business venture, etc.

You move beyond the relationship. The danger at this stage is over involvement with the outside world and relationship being neglected. The relationship must be continually nurtured along the way. There needs to be time for you, for me, for us and for them. This is difficult sometimes and choices must be made.

xoxo RitzyNina