We left San Francisco on February 10, 2010 with a plan to head south to Mexico and then make the innocently named "puddle jump" to the South Pacific (!!) this spring. From there, who knows?!?!?!? Maybe Fiji? Australia? New Zealand? For now, we're just thrilled to finally be out at sea! 
Family. It’s a funny word in this confusing day and age with even high court justices trying to decide exactly what it means to be a family and who constitutes a family member. It’s also probably a fairly sensitive topic on a blog that all sorts of blood relatives allegedly read… Growing up, “family” really [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Thoughts on Family'
The Moms in Moorea (July 24-30)
August 1st, 2010 · 2 Comments · French Polynesia, Shore Excursions, Society Islands, Somebody likes us, Thoughts on Family, shoe-cruising
Wow. What a whirlwind week. The moms arrived in Tahiti last Friday, after a long day of traveling – Sandy (Matt’s mom) from New Jersey, my mom (Vicki) from California. Matt and I had planned to surprise them at their hotel, but their late arrival combined with the lack of buses combined with our hunger [...]
Dreaming of a Mini-Break
July 18th, 2010 · 5 Comments · First Mates, French Polynesia, Life on the Boat, Our Route, Random Thoughts, Shore Excursions, Society Islands, Thoughts on Family
I remember first hearing the term “mini-break” in the movie Bridget Jones’ Diary – which I totally LOVE btw – and thought it was a quaint, truly british phrase. But, Lord A’Mercy, I am in need of a mini-break from the boat. We have not spent a night off the boat in almost EIGHT MONTHS. [...]
Our Bundle of Joy
March 17th, 2010 · 6 Comments · First Mates, Funny, Life on the Boat, Passages, Thoughts on Family
In honor of my good friends’ Baby Boy #2 who should be arriving sometime today (yay A&L!!!!!)……………… ———————————————————————————————————————————————- Over the last few years, I’ve watched several of my friends become parents and go through the trials and tribulations and triumphs of raising their babies. And, since Matt and I are hoping to become parents ourselves [...]
Tags: babies·Woman on a Boat
Cut Off
February 27th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Introspection, Life Lessons, On Fear, Thoughts on Family
For the last six months, I have said that I would be giving up my cell phone when we finally left California. I figured that it would be nice to have as we went down the coast, where I was sure I’d have good cell service the whole time (thank you Verizon!) Now, we are [...]
Tags: Faith·fear·friendships·home·Introspection·regrets?·sacrifice·self-worth·who i am·Woman on a Boat
A Tale of Two Loves
January 26th, 2010 · 7 Comments · First Mates, Loss of a Parent, Thoughts on Family
On March 16, 2004, my dad died. He had a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Thankfully, we got to spend time with him before he died but, of course, it wasn’t enough. The hardest part of his death has not been, surprisingly, accepting his death, but rather my failing memory – my inability to remember [...]
Tags: death·Introspection·Marriage·my dad·parents
In a Funk
November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Introspection, Life Lessons, The beginning, Thoughts on Family
To say that I have spring fever at work is an understatement! To say that I have it at home also makes me laugh. I just cannot focus on anything these days. The reality that our life is about to change significantly feels too overwhelming sometimes. I’m excited about the change, but also sad and [...]
Tags: friendships·happiness·Introspection·regrets?·sacrifice
On Poor Eyesight & a Lesson from my Dad
October 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Introspection, Life Lessons, Loss of a Parent, Thoughts on Family
Last night, I pulled into the local gas station to fill up the car. As I’m removing the gas cap, a young boy dressed in an over-sized basketball jersey and holding a large box, approached me. “Excuse me ma’am,” he begins, his voice already dragging with obligation and boredom. “My name is Jamar and I’m [...]
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Evolution of Perception
August 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Introspection, Learning to Sail, The beginning, Thoughts on Family
September 2007: The air is warm and fragrant with herbs and fresh bread and, around us, men and women are laughing and sipping their wine, enjoying Napa’s pleasant summer evening. Matt sits at my side, staring blankly straight ahead, oblivious to the sights and sounds around him. I, on the other hand, am hyper-attuned to [...]