b day exams

2 may 2009
0823 (8:23a)

good morning :)

we had a time change last night, so we are only ONE hour behind the east coast; how strange is that!? we're getting closer!

yesterday was a productive day for me, though i got a late start. we got up for breakfast around 8 and then i went back to bed. i was overtired and feeling a little under the weather. after waking up to the noon announcements, i got up and headed outside to read for nutrition and to enjoy the sunshine. the sun was very hot but it was veryyy windy, so it was easy to stay cool. at one point, having just put my notes away, the crew began washing windows, which caused all the run off water to mist over the pool deck. one would have thought it was raining! we were all pretty wet, but it cooled us down!

after a quick shower, the organizing began. i made a royal mess of the room, thank goodness mckendree didnt mind! i went through all of my clothes (to donate, keep/wash) and did my best to pack. yes, pack! i have one entire suitcase filled with clothes and books/mementos. it's really heavy! thank goodness mom is bringing some suitcases to florida! i went through all of my purchases and did my best to compile a list of spending. i'm sure i forgot a few things, but the list is thorough, which will help when i have to fill out my customs form tomorrow. i'm surely going to have to pay for some of it; i bought my camera in south africa which bumped my total up significantly. we'll see!

after packing (and sweating trying to close the zippers), i went through my toiletries, books, papers, etc. and did my best to purge the things i don't need. i'll be able to sell a couple of my books back later today, and i plan to put that money towards my overall ship account.

i'm up nice and early, to a grey sky. plans for today include studying for nutrition and taking pictures around the ship :) tonight is a mandatory meeting regarding disembarkation, family feud game night and possibly an explorers seminar on the panama canal, where we'll be tomorrow?!! crazy.

off to eat breakfast, study and be productive. see you all soon!