Category Archives: Vacations/Shore-Side

Icy Cool – Amsterdam – [07/02/2016]

Posted on July 9, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

There are few cities in the world that completely live up to everything you expect them to be; Amsterdam is absolutely one of those. Narrow twisting streets and vast wide canals and towering old buildings that seem to brush up … 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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In Every Job That Must Be Done – Victoria – [12/20/2015]

Posted on December 21, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Baby, dream your dream Close your eyes and try it ~ Sweet Charity Of course, it’s the holidays, there is a LOT to do. My mother is busily cutting out exquisite handmade table decorations which are currently taking up most … 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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Top of the Ferris Wheel – Victoria – [06/06/2015]

Posted on June 8, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Every summer in June, the fair comes to my little corner of the city. It’s not a big fair…though it’s a pricey one (name me a carnival that isn’t) – but it’s a fun one. And I had a little … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Yesterday – Victoria – [05/23/2015]

Posted on May 24, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

This used to be my playground This used to be our pride and joy This used to be the place we ran to… I have often said in complete seriousness that my high school graduating class was by far the … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Black – Victoria, BC – [05/22/2015]

Posted on May 23, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

Whenever I don my uniform for my shore-side job (which, being as how I conduct ghost tours, consists of head to toe black), I am presented with the continuing tendancy of human kind to snap-judge based on appearance. People who … Continue reading →

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Woven Lives – Victoria – [05/05/2015]

Posted on May 5, 2015 by GypsyShaughnessy

The first time I came home from a contract I stepped into my back garden and started crying…and I don’t think I stopped for several days. Not just because I was so relieved to be home, not just because I … Continue reading →

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Riding the Roller-coaster into 2015 – Victoria – [12/31/2014]

Posted on December 31, 2014 by GypsyShaughnessy

So long 2014, it’s been a slice. I always try not to look at the bad parts of a year, every year has its highlights and lowlights after all, and its’ not the year’s fault what happened in it; or … Continue reading →

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