Category Archives: Fall Contracts

Lucky – At Sea – [09/03/2017]

“For my life, my lover, my Lady is the sea” ~ The Looking Glass ‘Brandy’ I am often quick to correct people who gush about how I have such a glamourous life; quick to shut down people who assume that … Continue reading

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Racing Racing Racing – At Sea – [08/29/2017]

Last cruise was really a walk in the park. Super nice for my first cruise of the contract. The thing is, with Alaska cruises, you never have any real idea how things are going to go crowd wise. You’re either … Continue reading

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Through the Fire – At Sea – [04-25-2017]

I just got out of bed and sneaked downstairs at 1:10 in the morning…to rescue paperbacks from the recycle bin…. How typical of me… You can take the girl out of the library, but you can’t take the librarian out … Continue reading

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Slice of Paradise – Half Moon Cay – [01/03/2017]

There are worse ways to end a contract that on a beach, with a birthday party. I ended up heading to the island early today, as I was supposed to have a meet n’greet style wrap up session in case … Continue reading

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An Awfully Big Adventure – At Sea – [12/31/2016]

 What is a life anyway? We’re born, we live a little, we die. ~ Charlotte’s Web A hand above the water, an angel reaching for the sky, is it raining in heaven? Do they want us to cry? ~ Queen … Continue reading

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Oranges Scented – At Sea – [12/25/2016]

I’ve said before that Christmas on ships is a very odd circumstance, just when you think you’ve got a wisp of the edges of it, something usually pops up to distract you and then poof it’s gone again. With our … Continue reading

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Swamped, in More Ways Than One – At Sea – [11/19/2016]

So…many…people. I know my classes are popular, I’m good at my job, and I like my job, and that equates to people liking the classes. Plus the programs are popular to begin with – but this cruise? The lowest number … Continue reading

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This is a Recording – At Sea – [12/18/2016]

I suppose everyone has their own idea of what it’s like to record a song. Big head-phones, mounted microphone, madly working sound technician, hopefully a band somewhere in the picture…lay things down in one take, go to lunch. Which is … Continue reading

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Still Foolin’ ‘Em – At Sea – [12/18/2016]

So far this cruise I have had nothing but positive comments, and very enthusiastic students. So much so that I don’t really know what to do with all that enthusiasm. Anyone who knows me knows that as much as I … Continue reading

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Water Water Everywhere – At Sea – [12/16/2016]

Sea days, lots and lots of sea days. We’ve put paradise to our rudder and our now making our way back to San Diego, where we will all don our Christmas attire and shiny red lipstick and greet the dozens … Continue reading

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