Did I Shave My Legs For This?

Out of it

So yeah. I've been out of the online loop. I'd promise to make more of an effort, but you know how that goes. I guess I should just be happy that I posted at all. Now if I could just figure out how to get my categories on this damn iPhone app...

Nova Scotia, eh?

So that’s where we are. Beautiful country, at least what I’ve seen of it. I have duty today, but tomorrow the plan is to head over to the Titanic cemetery, Fairview Lawn and to the Maritime Museum to see some of the wreckage. The food here is great, and the city itself reminds me a lot of San Diego with it’s patio bistros and quirky shops. Yesterday we went to the Citadel and walked around there for a while. It was pretty cool seeing the ship from one of the battlements. Today has been the duty day from hell. We have already muster no less than four times and it’s only 1pm. I’m tired and I have the rev watch. I just hope that I have enough energy to make that trip to the cemetery without falling flat on my face.

The HuFax

Dealing with people lately, I've come to the conclusion that we all need CarFaxes. There needs to be something when we meet people, sort of like a resume, that will let you know right off if getting to know that person is worth dealing with. Some people have serious issues that do not come out right at the beginning of a relationship, hence the need for a CarFax - forever known now as a HuFax. You should be able to request a HuFax prior to any serious relationship, loan friends money, or maybe even before a one-night stand. I think this will alleviate a lot of problems and heartache, not just for those directly involved, but for us bystanders as well.

I can't seem to focus

You know it's going to be one hell of a week when you can't remember what you're supposed to be doing. It's been that way for me since we returned home from underway. I can't seem to get my shit straight. My normal inport routine is totally whacked and I can't seem to get in the groove of things anymore.
I'm more forgetful that I used to be, and that really bothers me. I feel all out of sorts.
In other news, my personal life is fantabulous. Things couldn't be any better. Maybe I've been so ditzy because there are stars in my eyes and a circle of hearts over my head? Quite possibly. I have the duty blues tonight, yay. I am so looking forward to not getting any sleep whatsoever.

The iPhone doesn't work underway

It really doesn't. No cell service in the big blue wet thing. I am so ready to get home. Weren't I just out here for seven months straight? Wasn't that long enough? *sigh* This is a three-week jaunt and it'll be another three weeks underway with press in July. Yay fun. So today I received new orders and I get to leave this POS boat in 37 days. I'm staying in the Virginia area, which is fortuitous since I just renewed my lease for $60 less a month and $100 bucks off my rent in August. I can't believe how this place has steadily gone downhill in the almost two years I've been onboard. Maybe I feel that way because I am just plain tired. I can't keep up with the hours or the work like I used to. Back in the day, I could sleep just fine on the metal deck. Nowadays I can barely sleep through the night on a 4-inch mattress. I know I'm getting old when the newest guy onboard was born a year before I joined. It'll be time to retire soon enough...

iPhoning instead

I really haven't had a whole lot of time to sit down and post anything in a while, but I just bought an iPhone and got the TypePad app so I no longer have an excuse.
Hopefully I can follow through.

Home again

*sigh*

It's good to be home.

I spent the past 6 days just decompressing. And spending money.

I bought new glasses on Monday. Seven years after Lasik surgery my prescription is nominal. My astigmatism is showing up again, so all I needed was to tweak my vision a bit. I'll post a pic of me in my new spectacles at a later date. I actually got two pairs because I couldn't decide which ones I wanted. The other pair are on order and I should have them by the end of the week.

Other than that, life has returned to normal. As normal as my life is anyway.

It bears repeating - it is so good to be home.

Day 209

I know it's been a while, but I promise I do have an excuse. I only get to get on the computer on average once a day, and all I really do is check email. For about 15 minutes. But guess what? I'll be home by the end of the week! I am so excited. And relieved. I don't think anyone but the military understands what it's like to return home after so much time away. All I want to do is take a bath (showers only for seven months) and sleep in my own bed. And be away from everyone. The first day, I'm going to have to scrub the hell out of my bathroom and wash my sheets, but it will be all worth it. I should have three days off (cross your fingers) so it'll be a nice break, if not short. I go on leave in May and a short visit to the parental units is planned. Just a few more days!

Day 174

I found my first gray hair yesterday. I think it's funny, though my vanity might kick in later after we get back to Norfolk and it will drive me crazy. I guess I should feel lucky that I have only one.

Tonya asked the question about trash. Onboard we have a machine that basically pulverizes food and paper trash, mixes it with seawater and we dump it over the side. It's all very EPA friendly. We melt plastics into disks and when we store them in a special room until we pull in and can get rid of them. Cans and bottles get crushed and we have to wait until we're inport to get rid of them as well.

Now I have to head back to work. Yay.

Day 168

Sorry about the lack of posting. My job title has changed and I do not get that much computer time lately. I am now the Mess Decks Master at Arms - which basically means I run the messdecks and I make sure that there is enough drinks, condiments and such and that the place gets cleans after every meal. It's a lot of hours on my feet but once we get home, it'll be no working past lunch and weekends off. I get to do this until June and then return to my normally scheduled programming. I'm really excited that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and we are closer to getting home. I cannot wait to sleep in my own bed and take a shower barefoot!

Anyway - I need to head down and eat chow early and get the messdecks ready for lunch.