Cruise 2025 Comin' Up

Hubs, BB, and I are going on a big ole cruise in a bit. If anyone has any tips or "must sees" shoot me a comment! I've included the itinerary below.

I'm nervous. I haven't been abroad since 2009 (I don't count Canada and Mexico for whatever reason), but excited as well. We have liked our cruises so far and while we haven't been with this cruise line before, we are hoping to have another good experience. 

BB told us he wanted to go to Ancient Greece a while ago and we told him that we couldn't go right away, that it would take planning and saving. He was distraught. Draped himself over the Costco cart and refused to walk and moaned throughout the rest of the shopping trip. Even samples weren't enough to break the funk. Well, the hubs took his request to heart and made a Greece trip happen and then some!

We are a little concerned about how we'll be received in Europe as Americans in the Trump era, but excited nonetheless. I have never been to Europe, but am happy to be going with Hubs and BB. It's going to be quite an adventure.

My mom is coming down to catsit for us and then BB will fly up to WA state with grandma for some summertime fun. It's going to be quite a summer for him... sometimes I wonder if he'll ever know how privileged and blessed he is. I never could imagine these types of adventures when I was his age and he doesn't even seem phased! My main concern is I don't want him to be entitled. I don't need a big thank you card or anything, I'm just wanting to make sure he understands that this is special.

The spots we're stopping at:

Piraeus, Greece (Athens)

Istanbul, Turkey

Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus)

Mykonos, Greece

Souda, Greece (Chania)

Katakolon, Greece (Olympia)

Sarande, Albania

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Trieste, Italy (Venice)

Well, I guess it's time for supper makin'. And more coughing and blowing my nose. Hopefully those don't get mixed up.

:o)

Ah ha! It works now!

 I was trying to post a while ago, but got an error and then was deterred. But I'm here now.

It's been a bit of a ride lately.... I got the new job at the private business as an assistant and receptionist, which meant resigning at my other job which happened to be subject to the Trump mass layoffs. Wouldn't you know, the day after I left most of my department was cut??? The last few days at the office were so strange as the rumor mills ground away. I'm glad I got out when I did, but now I'm unsure if my situation is stable.

What I mean is that my new job has some drama attached to it. The job itself is great. I like being a receptionist and assisting. I've run to get food, I've fielded phone calls, done research, composed letters. It's all good. That said, the boss is a bit... emotional. There was a huge angry blow up a couple weeks ago and it makes me feel like I could be a victim at some point. So there's that. There is also the employees talking shit about my boss that I'm supposed to support and assist, which puts me in an odd spot. He feels victimized and the other employees don't feel appreciated. It's a hot mess. I knew there were some red flags when I interviewed and heard the way the people spoke about the boss, but I needed out of the other gig so badly... I don't regret everything, I'm just feeling unsure about the future. 

In other news, BB is having existential crises now. He was utterly distraught the other night and it turned out to be about not feeling like he deserves his LEGO and books and toys. He made a huge pile of some books (including some of his faves) that he felt he didn't deserve and wanted to give away. It was a tough run, but we talked it out a bit. Apparently part of it is feeling lonely too. We ended up talking about siblings a little bit. He wishes he had someone that he could share with but still keep the shared items close... it was awkward what he described but I got the gist. But he's an only. And that's what it is. 

The hubs looked up some info about adoption but I don't think that's right for us and I feel bad adopting just to give BB a sibling. It seems wrong. I know that a huge part of what it is, but I am happy with the three of us. I don't feel an urging to adopt like I felt an urging to have BB-if that makes sense. I'm not completely opposed and if the feelings change, they change. But right now, I'm happy with us as-is.

Crazy looking car crash this morning on the way to work. A Cybertruck up a hill and a dude in cuffs, and then a hug Ram truck smooshed from the nose to the cabin like I've never seen. I don't know how it got so smooshed! There were other vehicles involved too, but I couldn't gather all the details. I am always fascinated and befuddled at crashes and what happened and trying to put it all together after the fact. The dude in cuffs really intrigued me. What the hell happened at that intersection!?