Author Archives: KelsieLou

About KelsieLou

Therapeutic Foster Parent, Teacher, and Runner who believes that life is what you make it. Envision, Empower, and Educate.

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas Review

Posted on August 7, 2017

Great Stirrup Cay (GSC) is a privately owned island by Norwegian Cruise Lines in the Bahamas. As much as I wanted to visit a beach in Cuba, there were too many historic and cultural elements to experience there.  Besides, the … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba Day 2

Posted on August 6, 2017

For our second and final day in Havana, Cuba via a four day cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky out of Miami, I booked a private tour using I LOVE CUBA TOURS.  My person of contact was Yosel Vazquez, and his … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba Day 1

Posted on August 5, 2017

I was up at 5 a.m. like other eager passengers to see a slow, cruising view of Havana, Cuba.  Some people were very emotional as this was their first time seeing their families and native land in a long time.  … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship Review

Posted on July 22, 2017

The following four blog posts will be a summary of my 4 night cruise to Havana, Cuba and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Sky ship out of Miami on July 3-7th. This post will focus on a review … Continue reading →

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Road Trip: Jacksonville, FL

Posted on July 15, 2017

While having the summer off from teaching, it was a no brainer for me to take a spontaneous trip.  My friend Donetta, who I nicknamed “Groovy” needed to tie up some loose ends as she relocated back to Louisville.   … Continue reading →

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Level Up in Las Vegas

Posted on June 10, 2017

A vacation in Las Vegas was long overdue for this mother/daughter duo.  We originally planned a February 2016 itinerary with tickets to Mariah Carey.  I started a new job and took the responsible route of canceling the trip which had … Continue reading →

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Always Beachin’

Posted on June 4, 2017

Summer break recharge for a middle school P.E. and Health teacher with 2 Foster Daughters. Continue reading →

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The Master Cleanse

Posted on May 23, 2017

I was introduced to the Master Cleanse detox by one of my classmates in the Kinesiology Department at Wayne State.  I read the book by Stanley Burroughs who designed the cleanse in the 1940s, and decided it was something I … Continue reading →

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KY Derby Festival Mini Marathon 2017 Recap

Posted on May 13, 2017

Half Marathon #13 April 29, 2017 The 2017 Derby Mini Marathon was my 4th time participating in a KDF race.  In 2013, it was my longest distance, and my inspiration to run a full marathon.  In 2014, I returned to … Continue reading →

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Finally Catching Up

Posted on May 11, 2017

Passing Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) – Check Finals Week at U of L (3.825 Cumulative GPA) – Check Home life in balance with great Foster Kids– Check Spring Racing Season– Check Now, I can finally go back to the … Continue reading →

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