Category Archives: Reflections

Flip the Coin – Parintins, Brazil – [02/21/2016]

Posted on February 24, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Just my imagination Running away with me yes it was just my imagination Running away with me So many people who are in a ‘normal’ job dream of the life that those of us out here on the waves already … Continue reading →

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Window to Normality – Manaus, Brazil – [02/19/2016]

Posted on February 24, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Sometimes in this crazy life, when the stress level builds to boiling, all you need is a little bit of what passes for normal. In the middle of brazil, the western concept of ‘normal’ isn’t exactly the easiest thing to … Continue reading →

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Transitioning – At Sea – [02/10/2016]

Posted on February 16, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Finishing the job you’re in when you already know you’re going somewhere c completely different in just a few weeks is a very odd place to be. For the most part I am over the moon, although apparently some part … Continue reading →

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Rose Among Thorns – At Sea – [02/01/2016]

Posted on February 4, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I used to rule the world, seas would rise when I gave the word; now in the morning I sleep alone, sweep the streets that I used to own… ~ Rule the World, Coldplay Zach I’m a gypsy, I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Backstage Jitters – Recife, Brazil – [01/29/2016]

Posted on January 31, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Since I was just only “yay-high to a ballet barre” I’ve gotten stage fright. Horrific, crippling stage fright. I know I’m talented, though it took me a long time to realize that I do know it. But…getting up there? Getting … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines – At Sea – [01/27/2016]

Posted on January 31, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Well there’s one for the sorrow And two for the joy And three for a girl And four for a boy Five for the silver And six for the gold And seven for the secret that is never to be … Continue reading →

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The Race – [01/04/2016]

Posted on January 4, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Don’t waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long. And in the end? It’s only with yourself ~ ‘Sunscreen’ There are times when I would dearly love to know when all the world … Continue reading →

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The Future Begins – Victoria, BC – [12/31/2015]

Posted on December 31, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

We have arrived, at a moment in our lives when the future passes into our hands We will find out, are we really strong enough to fulfill what the future demands? Bring on tomorrow… Let it shine.. 2015 has been … Continue reading →

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This Simple Phrase – Home – 12/24/2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

From year to year, it is all too easy to forget one very important truth: It comes without ribbons, It comes without tags It comes without packages boxes or bags Christmas isn’t about the Dolly in the Corner. It’s not … Continue reading →

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No Day But – Victoria – [12/18/2015]

Posted on December 19, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

There is no future There is no past Thank god this moment’s not the last There’s only us, there’s only this Forget regret, or life is yours to miss No other road No other way No day but today As … Continue reading →

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