I am getting really excited for my trip....

United States
June 12, 2007 9:31am CST
In the end of July I am taking my first trip to Cuba to meet my in laws for the very first time in 12 years !! My kids finally get to meet their grandparents. This is a HUGE trip alot of years in the making. I have been shopping, packing, buying airplane tickets, arranging rental cars, boarding for my dog. It is getting so close and I am getting soooo excited !! So my friends, do any of you have any big plans for this summer? Have you had a huge vacation you'll never forget? Let's talk about vacations.. I'm in the vacation mood !!
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• India
12 Jun 07
well i hv to plan to go shimla......in the end of june... its a great time for me to get together with my frds n hv a trip in coolest place in this hot summer ...i get excited ..arrange all the essential things for trip.... its the great ....
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• India
13 Jun 07
i hope u also hv great trip
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• United States
13 Jun 07
thank you very much, I appreciate it !!
• United States
12 Jun 07
I hope you get to have a wonderful trip as well.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
Oh monkey, I envy you. Guess what? summertime is over here and its back to school for my little bunnies. I wonder how you were able to squeeze in your time. You must be doing 10 things all at the same time. For this summer, I just brought my girls to some nearby places to relax and cool off my bunny head. Their favorite destination was the Fun Ranch. It looks like a giant Lego playhouse where my little bunnies turned into little monkeys, LOL! We also swam a lot anywhere. I'm glad that summer is over. I certainly need to chill out my ears and head. You know what I mean. Enjoy your trip, monkey. Give my love to Gorilla and your little monkeys too. "hugz"
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
12 Jun 07
Nahhh...everyone is entitled to a little ranting from time to time.
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• United States
12 Jun 07
thanks bunny :)
• United States
12 Jun 07
That sounds like you had fun... and your little bunnies behaving like monkeys.. that makes me proud !! I am doing a million things at once, hence my little rant discussion yesterday !! LOL
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
12 Jun 07
i am happy for you and especially for your kids. they are going to meet their grandparents (on your husband's side) for the first time. i guess they are more excited than you are. so, it's exciting to be finding yourself busy, huh? it truly is! just like me, i am migrating to sweden (i am from the philippines) and i already have my plane ticket and visa. i will be there on june 28 and i am so excited to meet my boyfriend again after some months of not being with him. plus, this is my first time to be in an airplane for many hours.. and so, i am really excited! i haven't been into packing my things yet but i am already looking at things that i need to bring along... anne
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• United States
12 Jun 07
Thanks for your well wishes !! That sounds like a BIG trip. I am very happy to hear you will be reunited with your love. It must be hard being so far apart. Good luck to you, and I hope your trip goes well. :)
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@sreevasu (2717)
• India
12 Jun 07
I can feel your excitement and it makes very much happy too. I can understand the bondage of relationship you value.. I bet, little John and Matt too will be in excitement to see their grand parents.. I am sure that you will take your camera and will send those wonderful snaps of your lovely Cuba. Red salutes to your beloved man too. Hasta la Vittoria Siembre. lol Misheleen, wish you all happiness in your trip.
• United States
12 Jun 07
Thank you so much Vasu. Yes the boys are very excited. My hubby seems like a little kid..lol. We are all running around nutso, counting down the days !!
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@Mirita (2668)
• United States
12 Jun 07
You are going to be okay and I'm sure the family is going to be excited to see all of you . Also, you are going to get lots of huggs and kisses. Cuban people are very affectionate and is wonderful that your kids are going to learn a little bit about their roots. Just take care of yourself and if you see something that you don't like just ignore it because Cuba is not a free society. Have a Wonderful Vacation. Miriam
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• United States
12 Jun 07
Thank you Mirita. We are going to go so many places. It is great I get to see where my husband grew up. Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos Cuba. I know I will have to be quiet..lol. Hard for me to do... ;P
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@dawnhm6 (48)
• United States
12 Jun 07
Don't take vacations myself, but I can't wait to hear about your trip! My father is from Cuba, he made it to the US a couple of years before I was born. We never had the opportunity to go there. I'd love to hear about it!
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• United States
12 Jun 07
I am sure I will be posting plenty of pictures and discussions. I am so excited. I will be more than happy to share with you !!
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Jun 07
i am glad that you are going to Cuba atlast. the kids must be very happy! how long will you be there? i guess, you are almost done with your packing and shopping. are you aswell going for a new haircut like woodpigeon? LOL.. i have no plan as such. its very hot out here and i am just awaiting my sister's coming. she is coming with her 2 kids. i will have a blast. just can't wait to see them. my nephew is just 1 year old and i will be seeing him for the second time. my neice is 9 year old. its a pleasure having them around. fo keep us updated, good luck. have a great time ahead, misheleen.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Jun 07
do tell us all about the trip. and i will as well. be happy sweetie.
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• United States
13 Jun 07
Well I hope you have a wonderful time with your sister and nephew, & neice. I will be gone about 15 days total.
• United States
13 Jun 07
thanks.. you too... :)
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Now this sounds awesome. How long have you been married if I may ask? I am guess 12 years maybe? I myself have been married 29 years. My wife had been to only 2 states before she met me. Anyhow I am sure there's a lot of feelings running through your heart, soul, and body anticip[ating this trip. I think Cuba would be a great place to visit. I have not been there. I've visited London, Hamburg, and Amsterdam. Well Canada too but I don't look at that as another country so to speak as it's so close. Hahaha. Well I guess for Floridiansa Cuba is close as well. Anyhow hope that you take photos for us here at mylot to share of your trip to Cuba. Is this family that you haven't met? HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
• United States
1 Jul 07
I have been married for 12 years. We actually used to live in Florida but now live in Northern Illinois. It is turning out to be quite expensive, but oh so worth it. I have never met any of his close family only a cousin here or there. I actually get to meet his mom, dad, brother & sister. It is going to be great. I plan on taking many pictures and video !! Thank you so much for your kind response. :)
@lols189 (4742)
16 Aug 07
i have no plans for the summer this year. i am really happy you will be meeting your in laws and i hope you have a wonderful time with them and the kids. have fun
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• United States
16 Aug 07
I am back already, we had a blast !! Thanks for the well wishes... :)
@abroji (3247)
• India
13 Jun 07
Cuba is a destination I always wanted to visit. But I don't think it would be ever possible. Fidel is my favourite personality in contemperory international politics and every news from Cuba always attracts my attention. Very glad to see you are visiting your in laws, thereby making the meeting of the grand parents and grand children possible. It surely will be emotional for all of you. I hope you will come back with lots of news and photographs which you would share with us through your discussions. Bon voyage misheleen.
• United States
13 Jun 07
While I thank you very much for your well wishes, I have to disagree on Fidel being my favorite personality. I cannot wish hard enough that his days are numbered in this life.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
13 Jun 07
May be his days are counted, still his name will stand in history having unique significance. You may disagree, but then let us agree to disagree. Best wishes again.
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• United States
13 Jun 07
we can agree to disagree, and his name will go down in history, not in a good way though. Having family on the island, and having fled himself, my hubby knows how much the people suffer. And that is what bothers me.
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@easy888 (10405)
• Australia
12 Jun 07
Hello,misheleen,the winter is coming in australia,there is still 9 months to go to the sumemr time,at this momeny, i do not have any planning yet,most probably,it will be as usual,may be go to the beach,have barbecue party or have more drinking. Right now,i have to think how to get over this cold winter:(very cold now.
• United States
12 Jun 07
I doubt it is THAT cold...LOl where I live it gets down to 25 below zero fahrenheit !!! I hope you have fun on the beach in the summer !!
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@Rickrocks8 (1751)
• United States
12 Jun 07
What a wonderful time for your family. I know all of you must be so excited. I cant wait to hear all about it when you get back. I hope you have a wonderful safe trip. You will be missed!
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• United States
12 Jun 07
Thanks Rhonda... I will miss you guys too. I plan on letting everyone know right before I go, so no one thinks I've disappeared or forgotten them !!
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@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
12 Jun 07
That is great! Your kids and your parents must be so exicted! I am leaving for San Francisco on Wednesday and I am also very excited. I too have realtives there, and will be meeting my nephew's new baby for the first time. We have been planning the trip since last winter and have been packing and preparing all month. It is super exciting, and I wish you a safe journey and a wonderful trip! Don't forget to pack the bubble gum so your ears don't pop!
• United States
12 Jun 07
I hope you have a fantastic time and make sure you give that little one lots of love !! My hubby is meeting 2 neices and 2 nephews for the first time, it has been 7 years since he has been back.
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@azimsay (543)
• India
13 Jun 07
I also went for trip last month in May.It was very hot.And in sumo there ten persons.Lagege also in same place no sepret place in sumo.My legs are painning. All peoples are same condition.I was getting really excited.
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
13 Jun 07
that's great... it's good that you can have a vacation... i haven't had one in many years already as i'm still saving for one... i and my hubby just bought a house and we already used up all of our savings... may be next year we plan to go back to our home country if we can afford it... anyway, it is winter now here in australia and it is very very cold right now... we just finished our summer and i don't really get many things done during summer as the heat makes me feel very tired quite easily...
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• United States
13 Jun 07
I hope you het a chance for a vacation. I haven't had one in years either. Been saving up for this one as it is turning out to be very expensive.
@nitesh123 (417)
• India
13 Jun 07
i am so exited about you and your family, have a nice holiday, take care.
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• United States
13 Jun 07
thank you very much, i appreciate it !!
@Bujoyseth (1684)
• Philippines
13 Jun 07
it's just like a wish come true huh? hehehe.. happy trip! well, vacation here has just passed and school has just started this month.. we just spent our vacation here in the province, had a picnic at the farm, outing at the beach andd a lot more fun for my kids...
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• United States
13 Jun 07
that sounds great. We usually just go fishing, picnics, barbeques, stuff like that !!
@KissThis (3003)
• United States
13 Jun 07
Misheleen don't forget the camera!!!! Make sure you take a lot of photos to share with everyone. Just last month I was excited to take my fiancee and three children to meet my mothers extended family. I was busy trying to remember to pack everything. Have a happy and safe trip!!!
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• United States
13 Jun 07
Thanks so much. i will take load of photos to share.
• India
13 Jun 07
congratulations
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• United States
13 Jun 07
thanks....
@senthil2k (1500)
• India
13 Jun 07
All the very best and just enjoy your trip. And by the way, why didnt you meet your inlaws for these 12 years anyway ? Had they never visited you before ? Your children will also really enjoy this trip and will be a memorable one for both you and your family. Even your inlaws will be waiting for your arrival there. All the best once again.
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• United States
13 Jun 07
People from Cuba can't just "visit" the United States. it is the first time because it is very expensive and very difficult for us to go there.