Living Life Well

I’ve learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life". ~ Maya Angelou

One more day of work and then I am off on vacation. Woo hoo!! I cannot wait. Of course, a lot has to happen before I board that plane. Sigh. I don’t understand how with being so seasoned a traveler I still cannot pack properly. What is it with that? Also, why am I also so last minute with the packing? I seem to never learn.

Anyway, I officially take a break from making a living tomorrow and start making a life. I am excited to be going on this cruise and remain open to the work that will be done during Stephanie Staples workshops and to all that I will meet and experience.

A friend of mine called me this afternoon to share some of her experiences of her Alaskan cruise that she just returned from. Here are some of her insights:

1. She has never seen a place so pristine and pure. I love those words. I could use them both in my life and it just confirms my choice of gifting myself with this experience.
2. Pack less than I think I need. Ack!! What is wrong with seven dresses and five pairs of shoes??
3. Attend the naturalist lecture. I cannot wait to learn more about the beauty and environment. I have waited twenty years to experience this.
4. Don’t think too hard about the glaciers or I will cry. Yes, she is right. I will bawl my eyes out if I think deeply about what is happening to our earth.
5. Dress in layers. A ski jacket is not necessary.
6. There are no single men on the cruise so don’t go with the expectation of meeting anyone.
7. Go out on the deck often and breathe deeply. Go to some of the evening shows.
8. Remember to eat well. She managed to only gain two pounds by doing so. Try the smoked salmon in Ketchikan. It is amazing!
9. I will feel skinny because there are a lot of overweight Americans on the ship. Probably frequent cruisers who never recover.
10. Celebrity is one of the most posh cruise lines. Enjoy every minute of it!

I am officially beside myself. Is it time to get on the plane and head West yet? I am hoping to post the odd blog while away but may not be able to do it daily and will add photos probably upon my return. Stay tuned!

Peace,

Suzanne