Author Archives: GypsyShaughnessy

Edge of the Water – Honolulu, Hawaii – [02/13/2017]

Posted on February 14, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’ve been staring at the edge of the water long as I can remember Never really knowing why I wish I could be the perfect daughter, but I come back to the water.. ~ Moana Usually, in my line of … Continue reading →

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New Adventures – Victoria – [01/12/2017]

Posted on February 12, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Here  we go again. At least this time, my suitcases are lighter. Much lighter. The line I work for has revised their uniforms, which means that I no longer have to wear my own business casual wear in the evenings … Continue reading →

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So Far To Go – Victoria – [01/22/2017]

Posted on January 22, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

‘Cause… I know we’ve Come So Far But we’ve Got So Far To Go ~ Hairspray Today – as with every day – the world stands at a crossroads. Yesterday, millions of people made their voices heard. Millions of feet … Continue reading →

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Just to Sit Still Would Be A Sin – Victoria – [01/20/2017]

Posted on January 21, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

What if I’m a sinner? I ain’t exactly alone It’s my body, and my body ain’t Nobody’s business but my own I know what I’m doing I know who I am If you’ve got a problem? I don’t give a … Continue reading →

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Strung Up – Victoria – [01/17/2017]

Posted on January 17, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Don’t over-exaggerate your skills. If you say you can ice skate? You’d best be able to manage more than a wobble around the rink ~ The Actor’s Survival Guide For Christmas, Amras bought me a very big present, which he … Continue reading →

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Outside the Cave – Victoria, BC – [01/14/2017]

Posted on January 14, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I hide a lot when I’m on vacation. Not from anyone in particular, just from the world. The cave is safe, and warm and protected, and I don’t have to think much when I’m in it.. But once in a … Continue reading →

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Slice of Paradise – Half Moon Cay – [01/03/2017]

Posted on January 4, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are worse ways to end a contract that on a beach, with a birthday party. I ended up heading to the island early today, as I was supposed to have a meet n’greet style wrap up session in case … Continue reading →

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An Awfully Big Adventure – At Sea – [12/31/2016]

Posted on January 4, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

 What is a life anyway? We’re born, we live a little, we die. ~ Charlotte’s Web A hand above the water, an angel reaching for the sky, is it raining in heaven? Do they want us to cry? ~ Queen … Continue reading →

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Oranges Scented – At Sea – [12/25/2016]

Posted on December 29, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’ve said before that Christmas on ships is a very odd circumstance, just when you think you’ve got a wisp of the edges of it, something usually pops up to distract you and then poof it’s gone again. With our … Continue reading →

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Branching Paths – At Sea – [12/28/2016]

Posted on December 29, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

What seems like a very long time ago, or perhaps not that long ago depending on how you look at it. I reached one of those very monumental turning points in my life.  I was 19, fresh into university, and … Continue reading →

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