Ok, so I've been busy.......

Wow, it's been awhile.

Life post cruise is always tough, no one is waiting on me hand and foot and I actually have to go to work. It's cold albeit sunny which is nice, but I sure miss those balmy Caribbean breezes. Worst yet, I know we can't afford to take a cruise in 2010 since our new home really needs to be finished inside. Sigh. However, life is good so I'll quit my complaining.

What's new in the cruising world? Oasis of the Seas. This innovative and stunningly HUGE ship is on it's way from the shipyard in Turku, Finland and on it's way to it's home port of Port Canaveral, Florida. There are daily video's on www.oasisoftheseas.com and they are incredibly interesting. I'm addicted of course!

This ship is so different from anything out there. It has neighborhoods on the ship with greenery and lush trees. Central Park is one and Boardwalk is another. It gives a nice twist from the standard inside stateroom, oceanview, balcony and suite. You can overlook Central Park and the levitating (3 decks!) bar, shops and eateries. In Boardwalk, you can overlook the full size carousel and other shops, bars and eateries. You can have an Aquatheatre stateroom that overlooks the aft of the ship where thrilling water shows will happen. You can get a loft stateroom - yes, a two story stateroom with huge glass windows. Another first!

There's so many different and new items about this ship that I could type all day. However, look for yourself. Oasis of the Seas - what an amazing ship. I wish I was booked on her. Guess I'll have to live vicarously through those that are taking her maiden voyage on December 5th and read about it at the cruise boards.

Happy Sailing!
Mary

ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!!

Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. We are really almost there. Today is a monumental day on my countdown. I just wish my headache would go away and I wasn't at work...but other than that I am so HAPPY!!!

We have 105 people signed up for our meet & mingle. I'm amazed, that's a record for me. And since I started the whole thing I kind of feel like the hostess.

Sooo excited. Bring it on Royal Caribbean. I am ready!

Happy Sailing,
Mary

38 days on the good side, our exchange student leaves tomorrow on the bad side.

We've made the under 40 days list, woohoo! RCCL here we come. Liberty of the Seas is going to be so wonderful, and at the perfect time for me with lots of work stress.
On a sad note, Matt is leaving us and going back to Poland. He has really become a member of the family and I'm going to miss him SO much.

Such is life.

Happy sailing,
Mary

44 days...

Oh I'm loving how quick the countdown is going. Summer is my busy time at work and so I'm not paying as much attention.

Jake and I watched our travel channel show of Great Cruises - Freedom of the Seas. (our sister ship) I recorded it with our dvr. Our dvr also records anything with cruises or cruising in the title so I love seeing what was recorded. Plus I absolutely adore Samantha Brown. She's so fun and she has my dream job!

RCCL we are just so excited!!!

Happy Sailing,
Mary