Vacation

After racing my dad to the top of Mt. Roberts in Juneau on Sunday, I spent some time walking around the town.  Which, of course, led to an interesting encounter – because do I ever elude the interesting encounters? I met a greasy man on a street corner who took one look at me, and…

The cruise ship is a battle zone, and I am at war. I refuse to gain a pound a day. But this is proving to take some serious combat. I wake up each morning and put on my armor: a reasonable breakfast of one egg over easy, a small bowl of cereal, and an Americano. …

This morning, I woke up in Seattle. I am about to board a ship dedicated by Mary-Kate and Ashley in the year 2000. If I get the chance, I will karaoke Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Cruisin’” with a stranger – and that is a promise. Bon voyage!

Jeremy: “I have some great ideas for pictures on the cruise.” Me: “Awesome!” Jeremy: “I know.  There’s one shot that I’m positive I’ll have to get.” Me: “Cool – what is it?” Jeremy: “Well, it will be you, in some sort of dress.  And we’ll go to the very front of the boat.  And you’ll…

Me: “I cannot believe how much money I just spent.” Julie: “But think of all you GOT.” Black dress.  Black heels.  Hair dye.  Passport cover.  Earrings.  Toenail polish.  Face wash.  Sandals.  Tank tops. Also, a huge jug of almonds. Look out, Northwest.  The week is finally here.

One month from yesterday, I will be leaving here… … and flying here. One month from today, I will be on my way here… … onboard this. One month from tomorrow, I will be watching these… … with wonderful family members, including them. We will welcome her back from Haiti. I will buy her one…