I will no longer reside in the USA
I will be diving head first into the unknown
I will surrender the control that has held me prisoner for the past 5 years
I will be on a plane that is taking me to my future at 600miles per hour
I will be staring the greatest adventure my life will ever know directly in the face
I will be leaving the most important, supportive, loving people I know to chase a dream
I will put my faith in God and pray for an amazing experience.
As for tonight, I will welcome sleep, but just ate a whole pile of chocolate, so we'll see just how close I get.
XOXO
About Me
- shipshape2010
- CARIBBEAN, SEA, U.S. Outlying Islands
- I'm the Onboard Fitness Director for the Oasis of the Seas...world's most amazing cruise ship ever built. yes, dreams really DO come true!!! Is also known as a modern day 8th world wonder of the world.I love this life and this experience.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
I would be nothing without my family
I have realized just how blessed I am to have the amazing family that I have. The support and prayers that I have received is astonishing. I have very few days left here in Oregon, and I feel like I'm making the most of them by surrounding myself with so much positivity.
I am learning new things everyday: If you wrap your mind around the positive, it will be so, if you wrap your mind around the negative, it will be so. I have to remain positive AND optimistic about each step I take in this journey.
I have realized that I am way behind in my Pilates and Yoga/Stretching prep, so the next week and a half wil not only be busy packing, but, well stretching also.
Couch and nightstand have gone to good homes...Just in case you wondered. I didn't plan on having the carpet shampooed until my bottle of Canadian Ice Wine jumped off the rack and splattered this red syrup EVERYWHERE! Oh well, what's one more expense? LOL.
love you and thank you!
I am learning new things everyday: If you wrap your mind around the positive, it will be so, if you wrap your mind around the negative, it will be so. I have to remain positive AND optimistic about each step I take in this journey.
I have realized that I am way behind in my Pilates and Yoga/Stretching prep, so the next week and a half wil not only be busy packing, but, well stretching also.
Couch and nightstand have gone to good homes...Just in case you wondered. I didn't plan on having the carpet shampooed until my bottle of Canadian Ice Wine jumped off the rack and splattered this red syrup EVERYWHERE! Oh well, what's one more expense? LOL.
love you and thank you!
Friday, July 16, 2010
getting closer
So I have 20 days left before I go. I feel like this isn't really happening. I have taken all the photos off my walls, taken the majority of my material belongings to the Goodwill (but I still have a couch for sale!!!), and have been making it a priority to spend time with people who mean the most to me. Even people I have not spoken to in years or seen in forever. Something inside of me says "this person help make you who you are."
I have been googling photos of ships, studying for my entrance exam, and working really hard in the gym, so hopefully training won't be too physically demanding. Tired.
XOXO
I have been googling photos of ships, studying for my entrance exam, and working really hard in the gym, so hopefully training won't be too physically demanding. Tired.
XOXO
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tonight, Tonight
Tonight my amazing friends and some extra special people are throwing me a bash at the Edgefield (my fav place) I'm really excited!!!!
Reality started to kick in today when I called the utility companies and had set an official date to have all power, gas, cable, and water removed from my home as of August 5th. Surreal Much!
All I can say is that if nothing else, this experience I'm about to have is going to help me give up a little CONTROL. Those of you who know me well know that I need this. I have learned in the past 2 days that when you try to control the hell out of something the outcome is usually adverse.
As my sister Jenn always says: "Just be a duck, let it all roll off you (greasy ass) feathers." She is one of the wisest, supportive people I know. If I had to narrow down one role model, she would be it.
It's hotter than blazes in here, and I think the computer is contributing. Tomorrow is Train live at Maryhill...I will let you know, so you can be jealous!\
XOXO
Reality started to kick in today when I called the utility companies and had set an official date to have all power, gas, cable, and water removed from my home as of August 5th. Surreal Much!
All I can say is that if nothing else, this experience I'm about to have is going to help me give up a little CONTROL. Those of you who know me well know that I need this. I have learned in the past 2 days that when you try to control the hell out of something the outcome is usually adverse.
As my sister Jenn always says: "Just be a duck, let it all roll off you (greasy ass) feathers." She is one of the wisest, supportive people I know. If I had to narrow down one role model, she would be it.
It's hotter than blazes in here, and I think the computer is contributing. Tomorrow is Train live at Maryhill...I will let you know, so you can be jealous!\
XOXO
Monday, July 5, 2010
Boxes...
It's started-the official packing of the material possessions I have decided to pack-rat and store away for later. This is going to be a lot of work. If any of you have moved recently, and have extra boxes, would you be willing to send them my way? I would really appreciate it.
I don't think the fact that I will only be working 2 hours a week for the next 3.5 weeks has really set in. I pray that I make the most of this time and spend it with those who I treasure the most. Tomorrow when I show up to teach class and I no longer have the dreaded split shit-I think the reality check will be a welcomed notion.
Thanks for following!
XOXO
I don't think the fact that I will only be working 2 hours a week for the next 3.5 weeks has really set in. I pray that I make the most of this time and spend it with those who I treasure the most. Tomorrow when I show up to teach class and I no longer have the dreaded split shit-I think the reality check will be a welcomed notion.
Thanks for following!
XOXO
Sunday, July 4, 2010
32 more days...
Hi All!
So I'm new to this whole blogging thing, but I promised my family, friends, and clients I would do something "blog like" so they can keep up with my adventure while I'm gone. I will be gone for about 10 months; yes, that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter, birthdays, and yes Katie Jane that includes Halloween. (sorry about that one).
I will be on a floating palace somewhere in the world-I won't know until I complete my training bootcamp in the UK in September. Once I find out where in the world I will be touring I will be sure to put a post on my new BLOG!
As for now, I am making several trips to the Goodwill trying to unclutter my life and start anew. my house is rent, my furniture is for sale, and my suitcase is rapidly filling (why must I be a packrat?) HMMM... I think that trait was inherited.
Post soon,
Michelle
So I'm new to this whole blogging thing, but I promised my family, friends, and clients I would do something "blog like" so they can keep up with my adventure while I'm gone. I will be gone for about 10 months; yes, that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter, birthdays, and yes Katie Jane that includes Halloween. (sorry about that one).
I will be on a floating palace somewhere in the world-I won't know until I complete my training bootcamp in the UK in September. Once I find out where in the world I will be touring I will be sure to put a post on my new BLOG!
As for now, I am making several trips to the Goodwill trying to unclutter my life and start anew. my house is rent, my furniture is for sale, and my suitcase is rapidly filling (why must I be a packrat?) HMMM... I think that trait was inherited.
Post soon,
Michelle
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