Category Archives: Below the waterline

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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Crossroads – Victoria – [08/20/2016]

Posted on August 20, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Horizon rising up to meet the purple dawn Dust demon screamin’ Bring an eagle to lead me on For in my heart I carry such a heavy load Here I am, on man’s road ~ The Last Unicorn or You … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s Got a Story – [08/15/2016]

Posted on August 15, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Now who can read the mind Of the redhead girl next door Or the taxi driver that just dropped you off Or the classmate that you ignore Don’t assume everything ‘cause the surface is what you see 7 years ago … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Victoria – [07/08/2016]

Posted on August 9, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m wide awake Not losing any sleep Picked up every piece And landed on my feet I’m wide awake Need nothing to complete myself, no ~ Katy Perry Sometimes it takes getting lost to be found. Sometimes it takes having … Continue reading →

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The Great American Road Trip: Day 6 – “Things Were Very Historical” – Washington, DC – [07/18/3016]

Posted on July 18, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

Dinosaurs and butterflies and ruby slippers! Oh my! The thing about visiting the Smithsonian is to figure out where the heck to start. Having done Air and Space and the National Art Gallery yesterday, we had a plan to do … Continue reading →

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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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Transitory – Seattle Airport – [07/03/2016]

Posted on July 3, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I will always think that if mankind were meant to fly, the Lady would have granted us wings. However, since that is not possible, and since walking from Amsterdam to home isn’t precisely an option, I once again boarded a … Continue reading →

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Lessons – Rotterdam – [06/18/2016]

Posted on June 18, 2016 by GypsyShaughnessy

I have been living this life for long enough that I forget sometimes that other people haven’t. The chaos of embark/debark day is so familiar to me that I seldom really see it anymore, if someone extremely close to me … Continue reading →

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