Category Archives: Vacations/Shore-Side

At Ease – At Sea – [07/18/2017]

Posted on July 18, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I was right, it is strange. Incredibly strange. I am not used to being on a ship where I’m not constantly on someone else’s schedule and rarely having time to do anything except watch a lot of reruns. But this, … Continue reading →

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Sur-Reality – Seattle – [07/17/2017]

Posted on July 17, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have been many things over the last few years, but I have never been a guest on board my own ship. As crew members, we do have the ability to bring friends on board to sail with us; I’ve … Continue reading →

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Camp Granada – Boston, Mas – [05/20/2017]

Posted on May 20, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

And so I have returned from what really feels like an excursion to summer camp. A little bittersweet to be sure, it’s been a long time since I had that much fun or worked with so many like-minded people…but at … Continue reading →

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Recaptured – Seattle, Washington – [05/18/2017]

Posted on May 18, 2017 by GypsyShaughnessy

Well you know they say all good things must come to some kind of ending ~ Christian Kane How can it be the end of the week already?  It seems like we all just arrived here, and yet here we … 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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The Inbetween – Victoria – [08/30/2016]

Posted on August 30, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Why am I here? What is it that I am seeking? I knew a moment ago, but I have forgotten ~ The Last Unicorn The week at either end is the strangest, always. The last week of contract and the … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Lift-off – Victoria – [08/28/2016]

Posted on August 28, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

There comes a time in every ship-girl’s vacation when the inevitable shadow falls over the metaphorical sun…there, suddenly in the middle of a bright beautiful august day…is the monster descending on your world. Come on, your suitcase says, you have … 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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