So, it's 1:00 p.m, and I have 3 hours to go. I am very excited about this time off. I haven't had a vacation in 7 months. A whole week. SO, this is going to be a huge treat!

About my trip. I'm pretty nervous. I worry about things that "normal" people may not even think twice about.
Here's a few......

The Hallways to the Staterooms. Narrow. Oh my. Scary. Closed in. Can't stand the thought of it. However, I think since we're in a Suite, on the 11th deck - we have an open Atrium type of layout, not the closed in hallways. Mental note *Bring a brown paper bag. (lol) breath in - breath out......

The Balcony, in our Suite.....
Suddenly, I worry that my Almost teenage kids, will slip, and fall off. Um... Erin... They are designed in such a way that nothing like that will happen. It takes effort, for someone to go over.... *mental note: Kids will not be allowed to wear Heelys during this trip... (lol) As if they even wear them anymore!!!! lol. See, I'm a freak! Need meds! (j/k)

Forget about the stress over missing the ship. That is the most hysterical part. I'm not the one that stresses over this subject so much. *clears throat. We're leaving at 7:00 a.m on Saturday. We have to drive into Manhattan. The trip, door to port - 76 miles. It's an hour and 20 minute ride. We leave at 7:00 a.m. Why so early? Well, we have it all figured out. If the Van has mechanical issues, we can call AAA, and still have time to walk there and arrive on time! LMAO! :) Or, if we get lost.... even with the use of our handy GPS, and MAPQUEST, and directions from NCL.... you just never know. Heck, you know how those female drivers can be! lol! Oh, here's the best part.... if we DO get lost, even with all the backup, and we ask for directions.... each and every single time (no fail) we get back on the road, and hubby will ask... "Were you paying attention?" I always answer, "Nope, were you?" ... "nope" L-M-A-O! Would we call that ADD (Attention deficit disorder) or what???? :-) (( Did I mention that the ship is set to sail at 4:00 p.m.)) I think we'll be okay.... *wink

Ok... and then, what if all goes well.. we get past the check in point, and I have forgotten something important? C'mon.... Even though I have packed as if we're on a 6 month "holiday" (lol) and have made a list, and checked it 1,000 times..... I will forget SOMETHING of importance. And, nobody will be able to convince me that it's not so important... toothpaste? No problem... we can pick it up on the ship. But, still... I worry. :)

Okay. This is just the beginning of what goes on in this head of mine when it comes to planning a trip, and getting it to work out, without a flaw... And then I think... Is all of this really worth worrying about? And I know the answer right away.

Of course not.

SO, I relax..... and I enjoy the few days before the journey....

And, I so love the thought of relaxing, and soaking up each and every new adventure coming my way.

:)