Commencing countdown engines on.
I’m writing in this because I’m bored—not necessarily because I have anything important to say…but it’s my journal, so I’ll write whatever I want. :)
Slight nervousness is starting to set in—mainly for two reasons. First off, I hardly signed up for any SAS trips. For your info, SAS trips are trips offered in each country through the Semester at Sea program. Even though I’d probably see more with those trips (many seemed awfully touristy and overpriced), I’ll hopefully experience more in each country by roaming independently with a few others. I’m just nervous about planning these kinds of trips and meeting all the right people, but I’m sure it’ll work out. The other thing that’s making me nervous is getting sick. Sometimes my immune system takes a bit of a snooze, especially lately it seems. I just don’t want to get too sick at times and miss out on awesome some experiences… understandable, right?
Now for some good news. I recently realized that I’ll be away on my birthday, which is remarkably refreshing. Birthdays are depressing to me for some reason, and I haven’t enjoyed celebrating my own b-day for awhile. So at least I’ll be away from home with a bunch of others who (hopefully) have more important things to worry about than my birthday. :)
In closing, I think I’ll be considering trying to convince the ship’s crew to blast the David Bowie song “I’m Afraid of Americans” over the boat’s outside loud speakers when entering each country. Why? I don’t know; it just be pretty funny…maybe…maybe not. I’m sure the customs people in each country would appreciate the originality...maybe not...but it's a funny thought.
Ummmm...so yeah, obviously I'm bored (I warned you), and will hopefully update again sometime next week. thanks for reading.
Rick
