Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Breathless – Icy Strait Point – [07/21/2019]

Posted on July 21, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Did it really matter that one little thirteen year old was sulky because the world didn’t genuflect every time she walked by? The sea didn’t seem to think so, and increasingly, as the waves rolled on, neither did I… ~ … Continue reading →

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No Regrets – At Sea – [07/13/2019]

Posted on July 13, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

As Paul is carried to the hospital, out of dancing for now, perhaps forever, Zach turns to the remaining auditionees and asks them what they would do if they were faced with the same situation, if this was the day … Continue reading →

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Marking Time – At Sea – [07/12/2019]

Posted on July 13, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

When one is stuck on the ship for a week due to a lack of a specific visa (don’t worry this was expected and while annoying, will rectify itself in a few days), there is little for one to do … Continue reading →

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Seams of Gold – [07/11/2019]

Posted on July 11, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s hard when you’re always afraid You just recover when another belief is betrayed So break my heart if you must It’s a matter of trust You can’t go the distance With too much resistance I know you have doubts, … Continue reading →

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Going Up To…. – At Sea – [07/09/2019]

Posted on July 9, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Going up to Alaaaaaaaska Going up to the land of the midnight sun Going up to Alaaaaaaaaaaaska! So…one quick hop flight from Victoria to Seattle, one night at a (very confusing) hotel, and…here I be! Getting on that plane was … Continue reading →

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All The Joy That is Mine…. – Victoria, BC – [06/27/2019]

Posted on June 27, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are some things that I have always been afraid to tackle as far as anything kitchen related goes. I’m a fairly decent (if overly lazy) cook (that’s improving), and an excellent baker…but when it comes to candy making? Nope, … Continue reading →

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Red Tape Tango – Victoria, BC – [06/19/2019]

Posted on June 22, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

I don’t even know where to start with this one. If any of you have been through the process of bringing a loved one into a different country to live it’s possible that you may understand. If not, it is … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Love – Victoria, BC – [06/16/2019]

Posted on June 17, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

We settle down as man and wife To solve the riddle called Married Life… So here’s the deal: I just got married. So I’m a little busy. While I’m not…exactly…off grid (I mean, I check my email, I randomly post … Continue reading →

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Tale As Old As Time – Abkhazi Gardens, Victoria BC – [06/01/2019]

Posted on June 7, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Tale as old as time, True as it can be Barely even friends, then somebody bends, unexpectedly Just a little change, small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared… Not for the first time in the … Continue reading →

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On the Cusp of Change – Victoria, BC – [06/01 – 8:37am]

Posted on June 1, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Oh my god oh my god you guys! Granted not a complete surprise But if there ever was a perfect couple This one qualifies!! ‘Cause we love you guys And now I’ve found my love (My God) I’ve found my … Continue reading →

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