And so I did.
And I went with a really great friend.
And she's super great, and really laid back and has the mentality of "I like hanging out but I'm also into doing my own thing so we don't have to be joined at the hip, but if you need to be for a little bit, then let me know. "
She's super great and is a great traveling buddy.
I really can't say enough great things about her.
So, I spent a certain amount of time alone during time on the boat.
It made me overwhelmingly sad and and aware of how single I am. Which is, very single.
All these couples, and families, and newlyweds.
All the romance, and laughing, and sharing of personal space with another human.
Whether a spouse or a child.
I feel like captain weirdo because I want this. I would trade out "freedom" and responsibility in a heartbeat.
It's the one constant theme in my life.
I want it more than a Master's degree.
More than a paid vacation.
More than a fancy salary.
More than dessert.
More than celebrity status.
I know I know, "why can't this girl stop complaining and just enjoy life?"
I can hear your thoughts before you even form them.
If there is even a "you" out there.
I'm working on it. Everyday. To be satisfied with where I am and with what I have.
I am so happy that I went on this vacation. Even though it was a set back financially, it was well worth it. And so much fun to do just what I want without concerning others.
The water in the Bahamas is like none other.
My favorite thing was being in that water. When we went to a private island, I spent 90% of the time in the water, staring down at my toes.
I could have stayed in there all day!!
We made a few dinner friends, whom we sat with each night. They were a cute sister pair, and each as big as my leg.
They liked to party, and wake up late.
Cass and I were the old ladies who went to bed early and got up early for breakfast to miss the crowd and have a little peace and quite.
The food was as good as they say.
And it is unlimited.
Buffet style for breakfast and lunch and multiple courses for dinner. We ordered two appetizers, entrees, and desserts for each meal to try them.
Mistakes were made, but YOLO.
Gosh that food was so good. I still dream about this dessert they served every night called the warm melting cake.
It touched my soul.
Also I had a gullywash when we arrived in Nassau. It is probably the most delicious mixed drink I have encountered thus far.
They take a fresh coconut, wack it open right in front of you with a machete, and the coconut water is poured into a bowl followed by some of the coconut meat which is spooned out. Added to that is rum and sweetened condensed milk.
All ingredients are put in a blender and then poured into the coconut with a straw.
After taking a sip, you throw your money plus a tip, plus some more because it's that good, and sip your fine coconut in the sunset.
The ride back to American soil was a bit rough and I felt dizzy but no nausea thank goodness.
When I got off the boat, however, the dizziness continued for about 3 days.
I was a little nervous because I have heard about people who go on cruises and develop this rare condition that they feel like they are on a rocking boat for the rest of their lives.
Yea, I webmd things quite a lot.
All in all, it was a great 4 days!
I am going to take these "selfish years" and live them to their full potential.
Coming next is a trip to Mexico, a trip to Chattanooga, and a trip to California.
If anyone wants to fund these adventures, I accept all donations : ) and by donations, I mean air miles and snacks.
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