Typical Sea Day

I try to start my days by going to Insanity (a workout program) at 6:30 and then go to breakfast with the group that I do the workout with.  After that I’ll go to class from 8 to 11.  After lunch I’ll usually nap or go outside for a while then try to get all my homework done.  After dinner there are lots of activities to choose from.  They usually have pretty interesting presentations of random things, such as dreaming or photography.  Otherwise there is a basketball court we use sometimes.  Typically we just end up hanging out and talking, and sometimes watch a movie. (If you haven’t noticed, life on the ship pretty much revolves around eating.  It’s crazy how hungry you get on the ship in between meals.  So mealtime is a big deal around here!)  Then I do it all over again the next day! 

Ship life can be boring at times, but it’s actually pretty relaxing and nice to not be rushing all day.  It’s taking some getting used to since I’m not used to this much free time, but I’m getting a hang of it!  I keep telling myself life will never be this simple again for me, so I better enjoy it while I have it!  One thing I’ve really enjoyed doing is getting involved in the bible study here with one of my roommates.  This whole trip is such a blessing and it’s been great to reflect on everything that God is doing in me and the people around me. 

I am starting to settle into life here, and the ship seems to officially be “home”.  I still can’t help but think of all you at home though and just want you to know I miss everyone!

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
–Henry Miller