Cruisin

Day 1: Carnival Destiny

"I'm tired from traveling (2 hours by plane to Orlando, FL and 4 hours by car to the port)... I felt anxious to start this cruise. I've never been on a cruise ship before. Frankly since I was in the 5th grade and my teacher read me the story of the Titanic I was not anxious to get on a ship EVER lol. Other than the fear of being in the middle of the ocean.... I also feel like this is a turning point in my life. As I sit on the balcony and look out over the horizon with nothing but the sounds of the waves to occupy my mind I am gently reminded that just like the water- nature takes it's course. I may not be able to control the storms but I can surely live through them. I can't control everything in life... sometimes I just have to let go and let God... "

Day 2: @ sea under the stars

"The sun just went down and the sky is clear. The stars are out and shining with a special glow tonight. I saw my first star of the night and did my usual wish 'star light start bright.... I wish that my heart finds the happiness I have lost along the way. Please guide me along my path' "

Day 3: Art Auction

"I went to my 1st official Park West art auction today. It was exciting! I think I found a new hobby... collecting art. I purchased my 1st official piece "Tickled Pink" by David Willardson. All I knew is the picture made me smile so I went with it. It was exciting bidding and it felt nice to win my piece. It's an expensive hobby so it takes time to build but my next goal is to get my hands on a piece by Romero Britto, Marcus Glenn, or Gary Benfield. So far they make me 'feel' the most..."

Day 4: @ sea under the sun

As I sit here attempting to get kissed by the sun I am re-reading "The Alchemist". I am reminded that 'it has been written'. I have to go with the flow and accept my life's mission... I am anxious for what waits for me when I get home. I have a lot of decisions to make and a life to live... For now I will just sit here looking at the clouds and listening to the water as we travel back to shore. BTW, I am full... cruises have food for days! It need to get back to my regular work out routine when I get home lol. For now I'm just 'Cruisin'...

Day 5: Back on Land

"I am reminded that you can't run away from what's going on. Now I'm back on land and am faced with the reality of the choices I have to make.... It's not going to be easy but I'm learning to use the support that I have and need"