Five on Friday - v.11

It's definitely been one of those weeks where nothing seems to go my way! Unfortunately, something else happened this morning and my mind set right now is - if ONE MORE thing does not go my way I will probably break out in a tantrum and I don't care how old I am! Therefore, tonight, I'm just going to have a "me" night and a watch a few movies.

Linking up with A Liz Adventures!

O N E - Received my ship assignment early (read all about it here) which made me a tad bit more comfortable only because I know where I will be going. My home away from home for six months, will be traveling around the Bahamas and Caribbean. It's a tough job but someone has to do it, right?!

T W O - Birthday celebrations! Since I will be away for my birthday, we have started my family birthday celebrations early. Every year on our birthday, my brother and I get to pick out any restaurant we want and my dad will so generously take us there. This year, my choice was the Mandarin. This place never fails to disappoint. Best part, the dessert of course!

T H R E E - Over the past week I have developed some thoughts and opinions towards the price of luggage and airline fees! Obv I had to shop for some luggage for my new adventure and I thought prices would be cheaper in the US! Thank goodness for sales! Regular prices for these pieces of luggage were like 400$+ ... Who would pay that?! I know these companies will get their money, but why so much?? Secondly, while I was doing research about luggage weight and size requirements, I saw that they charge you approx 75$ for an oversized bag and then another 75$ for over weight bag. For this certain airline, the price went up from 50$ to 75$. There are so many rules and regulations with flying now - and yes, I do understand why! - but no wonder a lot of people chose to drive places.

F O U R - Need I say more?

F I V E - As much as I am a night time person, it's getting dark too early and it's still throwing me off! Missing summertime already!

Have a great weekend all :)

67 Things I Wish I Had Known At 18

While browsing my Facebook feed a few minutes ago, I came across this link and I thought it was one of the best things I have read in a while. These were NOT written by me, I am just sharing them in this post and through the link. I absolutely LOVE all these points, but my favorites are the ones in bold. 


1. Boys will break your heart. Let them. Learn from it.

2. It’s so easy to become jaded, but don’t let it happen to you. Fight it.

3. Stand firm in your beliefs.

4. Love yourself. Sometimes you’re all you have.

5. Cherish the little things

6. Order pizza at 3am on a Tuesday. It won’t kill you.

7. It’s okay to laugh at yourself. Embrace the imperfections.

8. You are the rule, not the exception. Life will be so much easier if you accept this now.

9. Make mistakes. If you learn from them, they won’t be in vain.

10. He’s lying, there is no fish tank. Go anyway.

11. Classes can be retaken. Life cannot.

12. Sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

13. The world is full of cynics – don’t become one.

14. Stop calling him. Stop texting him. If he wanted you, he’d be there.

15. Apologize when you’re wrong. Just suck up your pride and do it.

16. Bellybutton piercings are a bad idea. As are tattoos.


17. No one is perfect. Stop being so hard on yourself.

18. Hug your friends. Cherish them. Hold them tight.

19. Laugh until you cry. Cry until you laugh.

20. Step outside your comfort zone.

21. Order a glass of water with every drink. It’s not lame. It’s smart.

22. A bad hair day really won’t kill you.

23. Dancing on tables should be reserved for special occasions, like birthdays and Thursday nights.

24. Don’t dumb yourself down for a boy.

25. Ignorance is not bliss. Study. Work hard.

26. Life is hard. Accept this and move on.

27. Don’t sweat the small stuff, but do sweat at the gym. Your health is your everything.

28. Tell your parents you love them every chance you get.

29. Stop caring so much about what everyone else thinks.

30. Forgive. Life is too short to be angry.


31. You are destined to be more than just someone’s wife. Act like it.

32. People will hurt you. Don’t stoop to their level.

33. Read a newspaper.

34. Sometimes the only person that you can rely on is yourself.

35. It’s okay if your thighs touch and your tummy isn’t perfectly toned. You’re still beautiful.

36. Don’t let your happiness depend on another person.

37. Push yourself. You’d be amazed at what you’re capable of.

38. Smile through the tears.

39. Don’t slut shame. Girls have it hard enough – don’t turn on one another.

40. It’s okay to ask for help

41. He’ll never change. Let him go.

42. Trust your instincts.

43. Worrying causes wrinkles and Botox is expensive. Calm down.

44. Take pictures. Lots and lots of pictures.

45. Love with everything you have.

46. Put down your phone and look around. Life is happening.

47. Stand up for yourself.

48. Confidence is everything.

49. Wash your makeup off at night. Seriously. Do it.

50. There are bad people in this world. Don’t be one of them.

51. Be honest with yourself.

52. Be honest with others.

53. You never need that last shot of vodka, but have it anyway.

54. There is a man out there who will not make you cry. Wait for him.

55. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

56. Your success will not be handed to you. Work for it.

57. Don’t waste money on expensive mascaras. Great Lash by Maybelline will always be the best.

58. Give back.

59. He does not define your self-worth. Stop letting him.

60. Life is uncertain. Tomorrow is not guaranteed; don’t take it for granted.

61. Your faith in everything you know will be tested. Push forward.

62. Be carefree, not careless.

63. It’s okay to cry.

64. You will fall, both literally and figuratively. Get back up.

65. Tequila is a bad idea, as is getting back together with an ex.

66. Fad diets never work.

67. Be gracious in all that you do.

Today I ....

....Received my ship assignment - early!

As I mentioned in previous posts, I was supposed to do my training on board the Paradise which is out of Tampa, FL, and then receive my ship assignment after I completed my training. Well, today I received an email stating that there was an unexpected project occurring on the Paradise so I will be going directly to my ship, The Fascination (out of Jacksonville, FL), where I will be spending my six months. The itinerary is mostly the Bahamas, which I have been too (well Nassau anyways) and I absolutely LOVED it there and I have always wanted to go back. I should be receiving my new and updated travel details shortly! I guess that's why we were "warned" about last minute changes at the interview. Oh well, makes everything more interesting. At least I know what ship I will be on for my contract now instead of later.

Aside from that, I had a slight luggage situation yesterday! I was sent my previous travel details and I was supposed to be flying with Southwest Airlines so I checked their weight and size requirements. Turns out, the luggage that I had purchased was 5 inches over their limit. I could pay 75$ on top of the over weight fee I know I will have to pay, but I didn't want to pay all that every time I boarded the plane. Back to the US we go! I managed to find one that was the exact requirements and then I also got a smaller one as well. Boy, this has been an interesting week so far between losing things, new travel itinerary ... I'm keeping my fingers crossed all my travel details go well!

So What Wednesday [4]

Linking up with Shannon and this week I'm saying "So what" if ....

➜ We went to the Mandarin for dinner tonight and I ate more dessert than actual food

➜ I have had enough shopping for a while. The last few shopping trips have been very stressful.

➜ I think airlines should change some rules and fees!

➜ I'm still on "AMC Fearfest" mode

➜ I am going through work withdrawal this weekend. It was my first weekend without work and it was definitely a little weird

➜ I think it's a little bit too early for Christmas songs and commercials

➜ I received my flight and hotel details today and I am getting MORE nervous

➜ I have had a mini breakdown this week - stress does that to me

Things I'm Not Good At

Some recent events have inspired me to write this blog entitled ....

➜ Remembering things!! In the last few days I have managed to lose 300$ worth of medication (glad I didn't have to pay for it!) and my health card. Luckily, I found the medication but I had no luck with the health card. Usually I am pretty good with remembering things, but lately, I have started to worry myself about the state of "memory"!

➜ Make up application - If I have to apply make up I use cover up, concealer, mascara and blush, thats it! Even when I go out for a night on the town, that's usually what I'm wearing. Everyone else has their make up all done up nicely and some times I really wish I could do that. I have tried doing it myself but it looks horrible. Maybe I'm just not used to the look and it actually does in fact look okay.

➜ Hair - Pin straight is the way I go. Every time I try to do something, it never stays. I can only remember it staying curly once for an Xmas party. Most of the time I think it's just because I'm not going anywhere special so I don't feel the need to do anything "fancy". Then when I look at pictures of friends or anyone who has their done up, I feel the need to expand my "hair horizons".

➜ Going outside my comfort zone. During my recent shopping trip, I had to buy a few dresses for my new job. I tried on a TON and my mom would compliment me on them and I wouldn't feel comfortable in them. We both agreed that it's because I'm not used to wearing "flattering" things - yoga pants and hoodies are my go-to pieces. I think taking this job will "force" me to go outside my comfort zone and I think I am ready for the change.

➜ Being patient and living for the now!

➜ Baking - It's a slow and steady progress but I am still learning.

➜ Sleeping!

➜ Sticking to diets or healthy eating - I really NEED to change this!!

Sunday Currently - Nov 3 v.12

Welcome to the first Sunday of November (my birthday month!). To me, October was here for a day or so and then left. A lot happened in October and now a new month is upon us and I welcome all the changes it will bring. As usual, I am linking up with Lauren.

C U R R E N T LY ....

READING: Hemlock Grove still ... I need to finish this book!

WRITING: This post and many other lists

MUSIC: Timber by Pitbull ft Ke$ha

LISTENING: Playlist on iTunes

GUILTY PLEASURE: Rainbow rice crispy treats

THINKING: I have a lot of work to get done today

NAIL COLOR: Same color as last week. Changing it up today or tomorrow.

SMELLING: Laundry 

DRINK: Decaf orange pekoe tea - my staple morning drink

WISHING: I could have a "cleaning and laundry" fairy 

FOOD: Nothing 

HOPING: I can get all my work done today and I can finish getting things on my list this week so I can focus on organizing and .... PACKING!! Ahhhh

TV SHOW: The new season of Mike and Molly starts tomorrow!!

WEARING: Snowman flannel pajama pants and a t shirt from high school (I'm shocked it still fits!)

LOVING: The sun is shining today!

WISH LIST: A red holiday cup filled with a caramel macchiato would be so good right about now

WANTING: To get organized and to check everything off my "purchase" list

NEEDING: To do laundry, try shorts and bathing suits on and go through those, organize everything

BLESSING: That I have had the opportunity to have one of the best jobs for the last six years. I have met and got to know 50+ people who have become a second family. I wouldn't change a thing about the last six years and I will never ever forget the job or them. Until next time!

FEELING: Positive that I am going to get a lot of work done today. Also, feeling a bit strange that it's a weekend and I am not at work watching concerts. I still feel like I have to go in but, I don't :(

CLICKING: Keyboard and different songs on the iTunes playlist 

EXCITEMENT: For my birthday dinners this week. Since I will be away for my birthday, I have to get them in before hand. 

Hope you all had a wonderful first weekend of November :)

Favorite Things - November Goals

First off, I am going to apologize for the all the posts that I have added today. I should really find a way to do them all at once - any suggestions on how to do that?

It is November 1 and that means it's time for me to set my monthly goals. This month might not have as many since I believe that these are huge goals in themselves. I am hoping I can stay on top of these while I am away but if I don't post about them, I will be writing them down and the posting on here when I get the chance. I find this is a very interesting and healthy thing for me to do.

// November Goals \\

Spend as much time with my family as I can before I leave

Pack as efficiently as I can

Find everything I need without a struggle

Have a good week or two training at my new job and be able to settle into "ship life" with ease

To know that I made the right decision with taking this job and it will be for the best in the end

Feel confident in performing the duties of my new job

Start using the gym on board

Make new friends from around the world