Category Archives: Vacations/Shore-Side

Visual Aid – Victoria, BC – [09/21/2018]

Posted on September 21, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Let me say this first: I am not a shop girl. I am, however, a girl who is temporarily working in a shop. It has been a long time since I worked retail; but the reasons I am doing so … Continue reading →

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Amplified – Victoria, BC – [09-15-2018]

Posted on September 16, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

For Christmas this past year, Amras got me a practice amp and a cable. That was in January – it has been sitting under my loveseat collecting dust ever since. I have been absolutely terrified to plug in. This has … Continue reading →

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Girls & Guitars ….Cont’d – Victoria, BC – [09/09/2018]

Posted on September 11, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

One thing I’ve always had difficulty with is the concept that my hobbies are worth the time I want to give them. I want to practice, therefore somehow I end up not practicing because it feels like there should be … Continue reading →

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Stealing the Sun – Ketchikan, Alaska – [06/21/2018]

Posted on June 21, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

You don’t always realize what a blessing sunshine is until you’re in an area that doesn’t get it every day. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Alaska, and I honestly do like the rain – but after a season of … Continue reading →

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“Going up to Alaaaaskaaa” – Victoria, BC – [06/17/2018]

Posted on June 17, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

Even though I’ve done it once before, sailing as girlfriend onboard still feels strange. This morning I was on duty, in uniform ,still teaching. This afternoon I locked the classroom door, put the keys in the office mailslot, hung my … Continue reading →

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Footloose – Orlando, Florida – [04/07/2018]

Posted on April 7, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

If I had to live anywhere in the states, I’m starting to think I would choose Orlando. But then again, I suspect that is just the theme part nerd in me speaking. After a long long day of travel (ugh) … Continue reading →

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Hopes, Wishes, and Real Magic – Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, Florida – [01/16/2018]

Posted on February 12, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

You knew you were getting these No I didn’t. I hoped…but I didn’t know ~ Some Kind of Wonderful There are some moments that you think you are prepared for, that you prepare for because you think you’re supposed to, … Continue reading →

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When You Believe – Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida – [01/16/2018]

Posted on January 19, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

The first thing you’ve got to remember about Disney World is to pace yourself. This is a mistake that a lotta first timers make. You’ve got all these unbelievable rides and cool stuff to do! But if you try to … Continue reading →

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Show you the World – Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom, Florida – [01/15/2018]

Posted on January 18, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

I thought I was an expert at planning all things Disney…but as it turns out? Planning a few days at Disney World is pretty different than organizing a day trip to Disneyland Hong Kong. I had no idea how big … Continue reading →

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Ship of Dreams – Orlando, Florida – [01/13/2017]

Posted on January 13, 2018 by GypsyShaughnessy

She strains at her lines the smoke from her funnels trailing.. She was so vast, so tall, so …immense and they were are so sure. I said it before, and I will say it forever: we have learned so little … Continue reading →

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