Category Archives: Reflections

“Early” – At Sea – [09/27/2016]

Posted on September 28, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

The air feels strange tonight, I don’t know why. I can’t place it, can’t catch it, can’t figure it out. It’s as if the happy go-lucky atmosphere in the room – all blaring bass and slamming keyboards – is floating … Continue reading →

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Dreams & Liquid Sunshine – Hubbard Glacier, Alaska – [09-13-2016]

Posted on September 14, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Dreams make promises they can’t keep They can swindle you in your sleep It seems when we’re young in dreams we trust Maybe growing up is just kissing certain dreams goodbye ~ Same Time, Next Year Or maybe not, maybe … Continue reading →

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They Say – Sitka – [09/08/2016]

Posted on September 9, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

When I last left the flagship, it was perhaps not on the best of terms. When I last came to Alaska, my life – as per usual with me and Alaska – turned itself upside down and inside out; I … Continue reading →

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God I’m A Dancer – At Sea – [09/05/2016]

Posted on September 5, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I, I am a dancer I have come home Let me in God I’m a dancer A dancer dances.. Until the day she doesn’t. Until the day she can’t. I never wanted to be a dancer with a capital “D”. … Continue reading →

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Late Night Musings – Victoria – [08/24/2016]

Posted on August 25, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I should be packing, considering that I leave in under a week; I should really be packing, and reviewing my notes – because at this point I have very little idea what I’m supposed to be teaching (not to mention … Continue reading →

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Crossroads – Victoria – [08/20/2016]

Posted on August 20, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Horizon rising up to meet the purple dawn Dust demon screamin’ Bring an eagle to lead me on For in my heart I carry such a heavy load Here I am, on man’s road ~ The Last Unicorn or You … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Got a Story – [08/15/2016]

Posted on August 15, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Now who can read the mind Of the redhead girl next door Or the taxi driver that just dropped you off Or the classmate that you ignore Don’t assume everything ‘cause the surface is what you see 7 years ago … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Victoria – [07/08/2016]

Posted on August 9, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m wide awake Not losing any sleep Picked up every piece And landed on my feet I’m wide awake Need nothing to complete myself, no ~ Katy Perry Sometimes it takes getting lost to be found. Sometimes it takes having … Continue reading →

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Hideaway – Flam, Norway – [06/15/2016]

Posted on June 16, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I took the tram ride today because I had not yet had a chance to see the church, or the ocal waterfalls, and it seemed a shame to leave ton without doing so. The trip out to the church does … Continue reading →

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Stavenger, Norway – [06/14/2016]

Posted on June 14, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Respect is not a great deal to ask for. Out here we all live in a compact environment, over the years I have become adjusted to the strange hours, the fact that the ship never truly sleeps, and to the … Continue reading →

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