Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Time Tricks – Bora Bora – [04/13/2017]

Posted on April 13, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Time plays such funny tricks. I remember on my second ship, I was going home before the voyage that would take her to Bora Bora. The entertainment crew was all excited and preparing, trying to get themselves “Bora Bora beach” … Continue reading →

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Pre-programmed – At Sea – [04/09/2017]

Posted on April 9, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

When I was a kid we had a dog. Sweetest dog ever. We had “inherited” her from a relative who had moved and we loved her dearly. But she had one upsetting quirk – upsetting not because of the quirk … Continue reading →

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A Tender Approach – At Sea – [04/05/2017]

Posted on April 4, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s a wonderland out here. And sometimes the wonderland presents us with challenges. No matter how hard we try, there will always be things that we simply can’t make the guests understand. One of the biggest of those things? Is … Continue reading →

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Virtual Memorials – At Sea – [04/05/2017]

Posted on April 4, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’ve been doing an unexpected amount of soul searching as of late. Not exactly on purpose, just kind of by accident. I’m feeling better for it as a matter of fact. Memories are odd things, we cling to them sometimes … Continue reading →

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Sun Warmed Pages – Lahaina, Hawaii – [03/31/2017]

Posted on April 2, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I am starting to read again. I haven’t been you see; I have dozens of books in my cabin but I haven’t actually finished one this contract. That’s not like me, and I’m not really pleased about it. I fear … Continue reading →

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Age of the Geek – San Diego – [03/24/2017]

Posted on March 24, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Let’s see, the downside of today? I spent most of it in a dentist’s chair, which is far from my favourite place to be. But alas, when one has a chipped filling, one really doesn’t have any choice but to … Continue reading →

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Colour Bomb – Manzanillo, Mexico – [03/21/2017]

Posted on March 20, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Mexico and I have an interesting relationship; even after a few years of coming here, I still don’t necessarily feel comfortable, here. Perhaps it’s something as simple as the fact that I don’t speak the language (which is totally my … Continue reading →

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Kiss the Fish – At Sea – [03/14/2017]

Posted on March 14, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have been rather deeply entrenched in my cave these days; little will draw me out. But despite being hidden away, the call of Neptune’s  mighty trumpets will still call me forth to do my duty as a shellback. And … Continue reading →

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Viva Mexico – Huatulco, Mexico – [02/26/2017]

Posted on February 28, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I am forever a creature of habit. Whenever I come to Huatulco, I come to the same place; I sit at the same table, in the same pink chair. I don’t think it’s necessarily on purpose; my feet just take … Continue reading →

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Adjustment Periods – At Sea – [02/20/2017]

Posted on February 26, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Joining a new ship is always slightly exhausting. Joining a ship part way through a very long cruise (in this case, 45 days or so) is a whole different other kind of challenge. My lovely day in Honolulu prepared me … Continue reading →

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