Category Archives: Reflections

Sleepy but…. – At Sea – [08/13/2019]

Posted on August 13, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Another cruise done and another one started! But so far this season we seem to be doing exceptionally well; and I have to say I got a lot done last cruise. 25 new laptops reprogrammed and installed ready to run … Continue reading →

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Dropped Balls – Homer, Alaska – [08/06/2019]

Posted on August 6, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

You may have picked up that there’s a fair bit going on in my life right now. I mean, I’m an newlywed for one thing, Amras and I are currently apart for another, which is bound to lead to its … 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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Penny Lane – Victoria, BC – [05/06/2019]

Posted on May 6, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes There beneath the blue suburban skies   If I am asked what my favourite Beatles song is, my answer is always immediate: Penny Lane. Ever since I was little. And … Continue reading →

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A Moment In Our Lives – Puerto Chiapas, Guatemala – [04/27/2019]

Posted on April 27, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

We can stand on the edge And look out into space And be awed by the wonders we see ~ Fame the Musical Or “One person couldn’t feel all of that at once! They’d explode!” “Honestly Ron, just because you … Continue reading →

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Helloooo….??? – At Sea – [04/20/2019]

Posted on April 20, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Hey is this an audience or a mosaic ? ~ Hades, Disney’s Hercules Every group of guests is a little bit different. Last cruise was fantastic, they were fun-loving, enthusiastic, and responsive. That…seems to have changed this time around. I … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Poison – At Sea – [04/17/2019]

Posted on April 17, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Before I begin, a few facts that are already fairly well known: I am a relatively private person. I – for the most part – keep myself to myself. If offered the choice I much prefer a face to face … Continue reading →

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The Soul of the City… – At Sea – [04/15/2019]

Posted on April 15, 2019 by GypsyShaughnessy

Morning in Paris the city awakes To the Bells of Notre Dame The fisherman fishes The baker man bakes To the bells the of Notre Dame To the big bells as loud as the thunder To the little bells soft … Continue reading →

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