The problem with this question is that it limits me to having only ONE super power. I'm pretty sure I am somehow opposed to that limitation. It's like taking me to Neiman's and saying you can have ONE free article of clothing. I mean, one is better than none and I'd be ever so grateful for the opportunity to have just one. Truly. The problem lies with the impaired functionality of my decision making process. Yep. That's the problem.
Yesterday, The Fam was all out hanging by the pool. Some weeks ago, we'd agreed to take a long weekend down to the beach, but Galveston, being the closest beach to Far Western Suburbia at 6 hours' distance, was pretty much destroyed last fall when a hurricaine put it 14 feet under water. Maybe things will be great there in three years (didn't happen for New Orleans, but no surprises there) in which case, we'll visit the new and improved Galveston some time.
So, as we floated about with our pool noodles, letting our fingertips get all pruned up, we discussed our mini-vacation options. And that's where the trouble started.
The Boy didn't want to go to the beach at all, "Too hot and gritty." Which is true. This isn't exactly San Diego, y'all. And we are now paying a very steep price for that lovely winter we enjoyed while the rest of the country was cryingin their fruitloops about snow and more snow and sub-zero temperatures. Paying dearly, we are. It's hot, man! But he did want to do something that involved water and hotel accommodations.
The Girl didn't want to go tubing down the Guadalupe. I don't know if she finds that activity boring or whether there aren't enough hot guys at the river to suit her recently acquired (and semi-secret) jones for eye-candy. Personally, I think she'll be disappointed at the beach as well. Especially if a bit of eye-candy approaches her for conversation and her Mama steps in to inform said hot guy that Mama's packin' heat. (Okay, doesn't "packin' heat" sound better than "having hot flashes"?) She is convinced there's nothing fun to do in Texas at all. Period.
The Hubby doesn't want to fly anywhere. Airfares are outrageous and he's saving so we can go on a cruise next spring. So, we need to do a Texas Redneck vacation. Which consists of staying in state, driving, sharing one room, and eating all of our meals out of an ice chest. In other words, camping.
They all left the decision to me since we'll be taking our mini-vaction over my birthday weekend. But, being hampered by my desire to please everyone else, I simply could not decide. What to do with teenagers in the heat of a Texas summer that will keep them entertained while Mom and Dad enjoy a bit of relaxation? Hence, the cruise plan in spring. Meanwhile, however...What to do, what to do?
So, we compromised. We are going to a different beach, (the boy let his sister have her way this time - he's such a gentleman! Especially after she reminded him that she is his primary means of transportation this summer.) but we're staying in Texas. In a hotel. Which is a Redneck Vacation Upgrade.
As for the superpower I'd choose? How about the ability to instantly dry off my family so that when they emerge from the pool to go indoors they don't drip pool water all over my hardwood floors?
Well, it's more practical than invisibility or bursting into flames. Which I'm liable to do anyway the next time they can't agree on something.
What ONE super power would you choose?
Oh, I forgot we were talking superpowers -- I got so wrapped up in your vacation plans....
We could always send The Girl and My Girl off to Siberia -- cuz you know, "there's nothing here to do in boring Tennessee!!!" Joy of joys. Teenagers. Ugh.
I'm glad you're upgrading to "hotel camping" -- may be you'll get a free breakfast and not have to eat ALL your meals out of the cooler?....
And as for my super-power, I'd love to be able to be invisible -- just so I could easedrop on my kids. :)
Posted by: Kim H. | June 25, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I would have the super power of teletransporting! I could transport to the cool breezes of the Colorado Rockies and then be back in the melting Texas heat before anyone knew it!
Posted by: Allie | June 25, 2009 at 11:27 AM
After much consideration, what with the plethora of super powers having been thought of and are still in the making, I think I'd go with the Human Torches power, which is busting out into flames. My body naturally runs hot (at a higher temp), so I don't think it would be that much of a change for me. Plus, you can fly AND shoot flame from your body. Convenient and useful.
Anyways, we're lucky, we live close to South Padre Island. I have two beaches within 30 mins of me. It's awesome.
Posted by: Aaron | June 25, 2009 at 02:19 PM
I would probably choose the power to Pause time. I could get soooo much more done! I could wake up 1 minute before I had to leave for work. Pause time, get ready leisurely, then un pause and go. :) That would be the life.
Posted by: Emily Barlean | June 29, 2009 at 11:48 AM
The ability to be in two places at one time. Hands down.
Posted by: katdish | July 08, 2009 at 12:06 PM
hey I found your blog through an old blog carnival! I really enjoy it.
And btw; Galveston has almost regrouped entirely. Plenty of stuff is reopened and redone.
oh and...I would choose teleportation. would solve all vacation woes, since you could pop from river to beach in a blink!
Posted by: Cortney Jacobs | July 13, 2009 at 03:15 PM