1. having a leisurely last morning at the resort.
2. a large serving of perfect mangos.
3. getting whisked to the front of the line.
4. making it through customs quickly and efficiently.
5. walking in our front door and being greeted by welcome home flowers.

1. getting breakfast in bed.
2. whispering sweet (and naughty) nothing’s to each other.
3. fresh mango with chili salt.
4. a perfect last day of our honeymoon.
5. looking forward to going home.

1. being a white girl with rhythm.
2. treating people with respect no matter what their job is.
3. finding prime beach real estate.
4. not giving in to the urge to scratch even though it would feel so good.
5. coming up with a temporary solution to a dress problem.

1. unusual meteorological phenomena.
2. finding a semi decent hamburger.
3. finishing another book.
4. frolicking in the waves.
5. singers who can give you goosebumps.

1. being consoled when I have a bad dream.
2. time moving slowly.
3. having an eagle eye for imperfections in jewelry.
4. the Mexican version of an American steakhouse.
5. great movie soundtracks.

1. having a bathtub on the balcony.
2. ordering room service twice.
3. black lacy things.
4. playing house.
5. locking ourselves away in our hotel room for a whole day.

1. going for a bike ride.
2. snorkeling with stingrays.
3. taking a long overdue nap in a hammock.
4. having good Asian food in Mexico.
5. always having room for dessert.

1. eating breakfast on our private balcony.
2. figuring out the air conditioning controls.
3. listening to waves crash on the beach.
4. a sky filled with stars.
5. talking about the future.

1. spending the day on a boat.
2. turquoise water.
3. buying Mexican art.
4. getting out of a van filled with racists.
5. having a husband to rub lotion all over my lobster coloured skin.