Following the Cruise Fascination

Even the youngster is packing and cleaning. The animals are who we will miss and, of course, those we love and invited to go with us but cannot, or will not, go for whatever reason. Needing a break from others' chaos. Ulcers have been detected. Research shows there is treatment. Stress free and good diet.....I do understand that some people put on weight when on vacation but with so much food available, then maybe its simply up to me to control what I do and do not participate in. There is a lot of walking and even exercise rooms (good for when I am incapable of walking). So there, lets see what I can do with myself while on this big boat.

Cruise Fascination - JAXPORT, FL

We are gearing up for our first cruise. The munckin' is 51/2 and I am 44. Now, for us to experience this together will be terrrrrrrrrr-ific. Clothes clean and idea of all we want to pack. Health check. Meds. Check. Even an overboard bag in case of emergency. Thinking if we end up in the ocean and around Cuba, at least I can explain to the Cubans that she is biracial latina and white; however, papers and documents, maybe even some emergency things, will fit in the bag if we encounter "overboard" processing.

Now, we are going at a time where there are a lot of bad paradigms in the media about the Cruise ships. This is why I have decided to make this post and check in at the Internet Cafe on the ship. Therefore, follow our activities throughout our trip...I may even be able to post pictures when I ever learn how to. But I will. Learning is my thing.

Stay tuned.....ship out date is Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 4pm. Boarding can start at noon. I would like to board sooner than later so I can check my surroundings out.

The cruise crew have been wonderful about contacting us on our special needs. Getting really excited, now.

I love my friend and respect 'em but I do not feel respected and very happy about sharing my home. I would like to do this with a loving, open, and happy heart; but too many changes in my own space without my prior knowledge makes me feel so uncomfortable. Had to put my soul mate to sleep this week and training a new therapy dog. This part of training is hard to do when someone goes behind you and does different things than you do with your dog. The person is a great person...maybe I am just not as loving and great (LOL) as I thought I was.

To a family birthday party this past week with those I plan to take my first cruise on soon. The only one's that made sense were the children and the relatives by marriage, not blood. I told an important person in my life I will take a writing journal and a good reading book; my tennis shoes and a water bottle. I will simply let the grandma hang and play with the youngster and I will walk, and walk, and walk, read, write, and nap...for I do not want to be influenced by these lovely family members. Now, to do some therapy Facebook gaming before I prepare to go to church. I am looking forward to seeing my church family and not soon enough.

Thank you guys for letting me vent. I am really not a negative person; but I sure do feel it right now.