Whaaaaaaaaale

1/26/09
10:43

Yesterday was the first day we did not set the clocks ahead in 3 days and it was glorious.  Today, however, we resumed the practice of subtracting precious hours from the day.  It was hard to get up this morning.  I debated staying in bed, but my stomach got the better of me (as it usually does) and I made it to breakfast 5 minutes before close.  The food on the ship is not that bad, in my opinion.  Some people don’t like it at all, but it’s not like I was expecting gourmet dinners or anything.  I’m getting my protein, fruit and veggies, carbs, etc.  They do not serve Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Heath Bar Crunch (of which I had a pint of almost every other night I was home over Christmas break) but you can buy fro yo (frozen yogurt for you non-Californians) on Deck 7.

After my toast, eggs, yogurt, and assorted fruit, I made my way to Global Studies Class (yeah we have class on Sundays….everyday on the ship is a class day), hoping that I would not be a head-bobber.  Instead of learning about photosynthesis and biomes (why are we learning about that, you ask? I know not), we were introduced to the rich and interesting history, culture and architecture of Spain.

I’m getting pretty excited for Spain.  The second day I’m there I plan to go to Madrid with some friends to sight-see and go clubbing.  Clubbing is all the rage in Spain.  Apparently they awake early and work hard all day, take a siesta in the evening, eat dinner at 10 pm and go dancing ‘til the wee hours of the morning.  Just a day in the life of a Spaniard.  I hope I can keep up.

I also plan to buy all my art supplies in Spain as my painting professor advised.  I introduced myself to her yesterday on my first day of class with her.  She was not pleased to find out that I had added the class.  In fact, she made me feel quite unwelcome and a bit like crying.  After scolding me for adding the class, despite the recent availability that was open to anyone, she began class.  All the art trivia she proceeded to ask the class was answered by none other than yours truly.  How do I check angles and accuracy? Take a pencil, set a certain length and scale it to your drawing.  What is this called? Foreshortening. Who should apologize for being mean to a great appreciator of art? You!

In other news, I have yet to see a whale or dolphin, but I have gotten several people to look when I shout, “Whale!”  My friends tell me that when I actually see a whale no one will look as I am the girl who cried whale, but if I actually see one…well I just got to see a whale, so why would I care?

Oh two nights ago we had an Open Mic night.  I was apprehensive about the performances because I get stressed when people are struggling on stage, but I ventured up nonetheless.  Well thank God I did.  It was incredible.  There is so much talent on this ship.  Many musicians, comedians, and poets.  Perhaps I will make an appearance at the next one.  I don’t know yet.

And now I am going to read Economic Facts and Fallacies, or more likely nap.

H

P.S.
I have 4 free internet minutes left, which is ridiculous since I have probably only used like 30 or 40.  I have been using the internet but only for free e-mail and free sites and now it says I’m practically done.  RIDICULOUS. Oh well, I’ll adapt.

Oh just checked my account…0 minutes left. Cool. Impossible.