my life is really tough...REALLY

Hi ALl,

I know it has been a few weeks, but rest assured I'm alive-more alive than I have ever felt in my life! Today was my day off in Cozumel. I didn't know what to do with myself. I wanted to do something historical or touristy...well I have an "inside source" that phoned this morning advising me to be at the end of the pier no later than noon, and that I would be joining the shore excursion manager for a undisclosed experience...I will present evidence (see photos). As it turns out I was wrangled into an 8 passenger van,and whisked away to an all inclusive, all expenses paid trip to Passion Island! WOW. This place is so pristine, they even COMB THE BEACHES! Literally there's rake marks in the sand! It's so quiet. There's hammocks everywhere, the water is super blue, the food was incredible and the drinks were plentiful-not to mention free! When we arrived we were greeted by the cutest little aligator and a boat called the "twister" which of course we had to take a spin on! This boat is super fast and powerful they have to strap you into a 5 point harness! "Twister" comes from going superfast then cutting accross the water tossing your body through all sorts of g-forces. WOW! Then it was time to rest on the beach after such and exhausting experience! 2 tequilas later all was right in the world! Please see the photos.

Love you all

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still dreaming

Hello everyone!!

Hope all is well. Things are amazing here in paradise. Yes, I still think I am dreaming. I have been smitten by life onboard and off the ship!

I had an acupuncture treatment done yesterday for colon detox…what a relief that can be!! Chirstine, one of our acupuncturists is amazing! She can tell me my whole life story as far as my body is concerned through my pulse! Wow-was that scary.

The money this cruise has not been that great, and the gym has been really slow. No one even came to any of our classes today, so it was really boring.

I managed to sneak into port for a bit to enjoy some salsa and free internet. When I went to tip my waiter for the awesome salsa and the really stale chips-I thought I had put down $3, but when I got back to the ship I realized that I was missing a $20 bill. I think I may have left him a $23 tip! OMG! I am trying to save my money for Costa Maya tomorrow so I can go visit the Mayan Ruins! Oh well, if losing 20 bucks is the worst thing that ever happens to me I’m doing well for myself.

For those of you wishing to come visit the princess in her palace ( that means me on my ship) I would suggest booking for October or sometime in March. I know how much one side of my family enjoys brunch cruises-just think, brunch 7 days in a row!!! How cool would that be?

We are getting a new spa manager next week, and I am a bit worried she won’t be as amazing as the one we have now, but I’m doing my best to be optimistic-after all that’s my new outlook on life. What’s there not to be positive about? EXACTLY!

Miss you, love you

Xoxo

updates

Hi all,

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had the day off in St. Thomas. Nice place. Very Caribbean. Very expensive, and very old. I had to pay to use a public beach. I got to lay in the sun with my friend Jani from South Africa. We had lunch at a place called thebarefoot buddah. It was really good and very relaxing.

Last night we were in San Juan. We of course, partied at Senior Frogs! Oh good times. My dinner consisted of Tequila shots and popcorn! Awesome combo. We had a boat drill this morning and that was a pain in the ass, but obviously necessary! Now I know how to evac when we sink-awesome.

Life is still good. Life is still a fantasy. The gmy will be slow tomorrow so I will probably end up get a pedicure and an acupuncture treatment. In addition to visiting St. Maarten for a couple of hours. My goodness. life is rough.

Miss you love you

xoxo

it's alive

So I have heard that my blog has been removed? Hmm....well it's still here on my end. Sp here we go...
We just left Cozumel today-I had the day off and got to run around. I didn't do too much though because I'm battling a chest infection so I wasn't my typical tourist self. Instead of swimming with Dolphins and what not, I spent my time at the super market trying to teach myself Spanish, so I could purchase laundry soap, lotion, shampoo and tampons. It was quite the ordeal. The market I was in was Mexico's version of walmart...(is that an oxymoron?) So you can imagine my horror!

Then I killed a couple of hours at this place for ship crew only called No Name Bar with Ernesto (our plastic surgeon), and a couple of gals from massage. I made friends with the acupunturist, Christine yesterday-she gave me a treatment....it wasi interesting. I have a pedicure with Tandy on thursday in exchange for some training. Tomorrow I get to start my day by stretching and teaching pilates with an ocean view and the sun on my face. oh my, life is rough.

The Dr. onboard gave me some medicine for my cold. No co-pay, no fees for drugs...but I'm shellingout 10 cents per minute for the damn internet, now does that make sense?

Lastnight the crew bar hosted a wine and cheese party. My partner in crime, Tinder (the other fitness instructor) bought us of abottle of Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir...there's no place like home. lol. Then things got all sorts of crazy down at Fuse (the crew dance club on the bottom deck). Had a blast down there til 3 or so in the morning. thank God for the time change and I got an extra hour of sleep! Plus i had the day off. that was cool.

hope all of you can see this.

XOXO