Today is a bit of a slow day. I’ll get more samples around 6:30PM (Eastern time – we’re in the East Coast time zone now) and then I’ll be filtering for a good 2 hours.
I want to nap. Perhaps I should go make myself some coffee.
I just finished “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” last night. It was a very well written, detailed, and thought-provoking book about a family living with a secret. Rather, one family member knew the secret. I’d recommend it. I think my sister would like it based on her experiences this past summer at a camp for mentally challenged children.
I began to listen to “Eat, Pray, Love” last night and I’d definitely recommend this book as well. It makes me want to see Italy and eat pasta and gelato and fresh fruit. And learn Italian, which has been a goal of mine for a while.
It’s a clear, calm, day. Which hopefully means I won’t feel sick again once we hit larger swells. The water is brilliant, reflecting the bright sky and it sprinkled just a few minutes ago, the sun still out and the fresh water and wind cooling the air only slightly.
My hands are dry from holding the salty, seawater-drenched ropes and equipment. I’m glad I brought some lotion along with me from home.
We will listen to a radio broadcast of the Super Bowl since we aren’t really able to attain a TV broadcast. Meh… I never really ever watch anyway. For me, the Super Bowl is a celebration that football season is over and we can move on to better things… like March Madness. ☺ Although, I’d probably watch it if the Broncos were in it. I do like the Broncos. I just don’t follow the NFL enough to really care about either team playing today, but I’ll root for New Orleans since the Colts already won recently.
I must say, however, that I AM bummed to not be able to watch the Olympics… starting Feb. 12th on NBC.
Speaking of not being able to watch sports and being excited about March Madness, Syracuse is ranked #3 and it’s KILLING me that I can’t watch the games. I REALLY REALLY hope that I can keep tabs on March Madness as we travel March 5-20 through Chile and Peru. And I really really hope that I can catch Syracuse in a game upon my return to the states. We were planning on going to the ‘Nova game. But, darnit. I’m on a boat.
Hello from Princeton! Are you able to see these comments? I read the Memory Keeper's Daughter when I was on the cruise too, and I liked it. Makes you think about some things. I remember hearing that they're making it into a movie, but maybe I'm confusing that with 'The Lovely Bones.'
ReplyDeleteAnyways, glad to hear you're doing well and chl-ing away, and have been able to see some creatures. How is the food? We had really good desserts and I could never stop eating them ;). Syracuse is doing awesome, and I feel your pain. IL is hanging in there, but definitely a bubble team at best. When does March madness actually start? How much will you miss? You should write Syracuse a letter telling them they have to make it to the second weekend so you can get home to watch, haha.
I will definitely miss you a lot the next couple of weeks during the Olympics. Something tells me staying up until 1 won't be the same when you're not there, and there's no 11 year-old gymnasts to watch. We're having a 'taste of the world' wine tasting party to watch the opening games. I will carry around a picture of you.
I hiope you are learning a lot. I would love to see pictures! I just started teaching, and am taking my first policy class, so things are a little nuts, but in a good way. Take care!