Well. I tried to lurk less in the last year, but I keep finding myself on ships without good internet. I love my job, but it does make me miss the internet!
Anyway. I guess I still technically live in Massachusetts, but I'm hardly there. Currently I'm on the Sapphire Princess which sails out of Los Angeles and I'll be here until the end of March-ish. Not 100% sure on my disembark date yet. We're doing mostly Hawaii and Mexican Riviera runs, which is nice! We're also doing a run down to Samoa and French Polynesia, which I am VERY excited about. I miss the Sun, the ship was just smaller and more closely-knit, but I'm growing to like this one as well. I got in trouble last week, which has never really happened in my entire life, and the HR Manager basically detests me, but what can you do. I made a mistake, it had never happened before and will never happen again, so I'm trying not to beat myself up about it too much.
I miss my dog? And television. And I'm also still single. But oh well, alas. I'm doing enough traveling to last a lifetime, so I'm trying not to let other things bother me!
EpicTangent, I will be in San Diego in two days. Not sure how much time I'll have off, but - I'll be there on Thursday!
Which days are you in Los Angeles? I believe I've sailed on the Sapphire Princess. It would have been a few years ago though
EpicTangent, I will be in San Diego in two days. Not sure how much time I'll have off, but - I'll be there on Thursday!
Let me know! Maybe we can get dinner or something! (Debate Lex v. Bray, maybe. ;)...Now really hoping I remember right that you were the other shamefaced Tribe fan).
zuisa, what ND said. Let us know when you're going to be in LA.
Zuisa, I didn't realize you live in MA, you should meet up with some of the local buffistas next time you're back here.
I would love to meet up with Massachusetts people!!! I will also compile a list of the dates I'm in L.A. We actually dock in San Pedro, and I never have too much time off, but I usually can swing a couple hours. Turnaround Day is BUSY.
Epic, I am most certainly the other shamefaced Tribe fan. I won't be free for dinner, though, I'll only possibly have a couple hours off in the afternoon. I think we sail in the early evening!
Yep. I'm familiar with the San Pedro terminal. I also know how crazy turnaround days are but I'd be happy to just meet for lunch or coffee.
Not a lurker, but I certainly don't post as much as I used to. I think. I'd need hard numbers to verify.
This thread made me realize that I've lost almost 20 pounds since this time last year, which is pretty great. Still living in Chicago, still at the same job but probably much better at it, provided I don't hear differently at my annual review. My eating habits are even healthier now. I exercise every day, and I have tricked myself into looking forward to it because I listen to funny podcasts when I work out.
I went to London for the first time after not having crossed the Atlantic since I was 19, and saw me some Shakespeare. I'm about to go to Hawaii for the first time in less than two weeks!
I'm working on my time management skills, because I need them to be better for work and to carve out more time for fandom.
My grandmother died earlier this year, and the ensuing family drama has been impressive in its pettiness and stupidity. Several family members have joined the Tea Party, and I have somehow refrained from punching them in the neck. I also got a second niece. She's pretty cute, and for some reason her big sister seems to like me a lot even though I'm not around much.
Still here, still lurking, still show up at various Buffista functions in the company of the incomparable Beth B, and constantly appreciate the ~ma which has been directed our way from time to time.
Hiya, Matt! I'm glad you checked in!
