CharmMicah68

@Neesa IS THAT THE BLACK TRUFFLE PASTA DISH 
i am going to expire 😍😍😍
also THE ALMOND MILK!!!!! ITS SILK!!!!!! UNSWEETENED!!!!
i am overjoyed by this ITS THE RIGHT KIND 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 so much happiness. 
also HOLY BANANAS that is a lot of info streaming in on the bridge/command center. my god. 
this has been a most informative liveblog indeed!!

And just to jump on the teacher gratitude train when I started in a city police department in 1990 I was one of the only females. Before I cut my teeth so to speak they put me in the school's to teach D.A.R.E. No, I couldn't take it. The administration treated the teachers in a way I could not stomach, it was stifling their love of the kids. Then there was the politics....please the teachers used to tell me " you're so brave" I would tell them NO YOU ARE I couldn't do that job.
Such an amazing and mostly thankless calling. Not here, not this family!! Thank you teachers for showing up for our kiddos every day! You are a blessing!!!

On day 3???
I'm 8-10 lbs. heavier on day 7... that's when I feel fat, lol.
Great pics from the tour!

Thought of @asquared17 when I saw the cases of almond milk, had to snap a photo for her. Just wow that bridge officer was very engaging. Bridge wings have windshield wipers.. 




















 

Help!? What is the Kraken frozen drink everyone is so crazy about? I want to have one of something special...thank you!
Tour was really informative. Holy Hannah I needed to see that. I am humbled at my spoiled self. The staff works so hard below deck. 15 people, half had to return to cabins to get pants. No one reads directions on vacation 
I was impressed at the care they (the staff) took with us.
Galleys, provisions, freezers, storage, recycling, laundry, crew uniforms, corridor 95, engine computer room, bridge, theater behind the stage.  Just a perfect tour. 2cd officer was knowledgeable and super kind.
The internet is so good.....

@Neesa coming in clutch with the REAL content we needed!!!! 
let the record reflect - your nails are holding up GREAT 🤩
also can anyone confirm/deny which ship had a library in central park??? i want to say it was harmony at one point but maybe that was a fever dream?? it’s definitely not there anymore. i do remember it being so nice and peaceful and then it was replaced with retail — which makes sense 🤑

Kudos to all of you (and your better halves) in education.  I honestly do not know how you do it.  These days, conditions and attitudes are so disruptive.  I am just so grateful that I got through the "school years" with my children before it became a zoo.  THANK YOU - all of you - who have to deal with this every single day !

Yep, I can relate, lol. We obviously sail with tons of kids and it rarely bothers us.
 
Seriously. We've been reduced to complaining about education b/c she's not giving us pretty pics to look at or food porn to drool over! 🤣

@CharmMicah68 and @OCSC Mike here you go! I did my best! What is that Kraken drink??? Let's go! I can't be expected to keep this up without some sugar!!!

@OCSC Mike @Sweety  Ditto and echo your thoughts.  My wife is a SPED Occupational Therapist early childhood development.  it is obsurd the conditions, numbers, and bureaucracy she has to deal with.  Not to mention....the expectations of parents.  ON A LIGHTER note, that daily chaos has conditioned her and allows her to STILL completely relax on a crowded cruise ship!
@Neesaupdate on activities....LET'S go slacker! 

@OCSC Mike @Sweety  Ditto and echo your thoughts.  My wife is a SPED Occupational Therapist early childhood development.  it is obsurd the conditions, numbers, and bureaucracy she has to deal with.  Not to mention....the expectations of parents.  ON A LIGHTER note, that daily chaos has conditioned her and allows her to STILL completely relax on a crowded cruise ship!
@Neesaupdate on activities....LET'S go slacker! 

@OCSC Mike @Sweety  Ditto and echo your thoughts.  My wife is a SPED Occupational Therapist early childhood development.  it is obsurd the conditions, numbers, and bureaucracy she has to deal with.  Not to mention....the expectations of parents.  ON A LIGHTER note, that daily chaos has conditioned her and allows her to STILL completely relax on a crowded cruise ship!
@Neesaupdate on activities....LET'S go slacker! 

Found a duck on the boardwalk, hiding mine tomorrow after all access tour. Spoke to loyalty ambassador regarding my block, it should be delivered on Thursday. 
Here are the official numbers provided by Noorina our suites concierge.
2198 crew
6936 passengers
Pinnacles 14, D+ 105, D 266, Emerald 170, Platinum 502, Gold 1556
First time on Royal...drum roll please, 4323
WOW!

hahaha oh i’m definitely worried 😂 but i am with you on the unpacking. i don’t feel like i can truly relax until i have my things set to rights in the cabin. 
i tell myself i am my own room steward and must unpack so i can get vacation started 😂😂😂

Love this. When we're in our standard interior, we always go find our bags. We're not worried, we just like getting unpacking out of the way ASAP.
We did it on Wonder this month even though Deck 17 is only so big and found them as they were being gathered in the opposite hallway. The crew member in charge basically forbade us from taking them, lol. She ordered us to go relax and they would be delivered.

THAT☝️
We do the Beach Club every time now.  Yes the price can be scary and is all over the board (unpredictable)....BUT I  find new and creative ways to justify going to it.  Which is mainly when my wife says..."We are going to the Beach Club....right?"

THAT☝️
We do the Beach Club every time now.  Yes the price can be scary and is all over the board (unpredictable)....BUT I  find new and creative ways to justify going to it.  Which is mainly when my wife says..."We are going to the Beach Club....right?"

THAT☝️
We do the Beach Club every time now.  Yes the price can be scary and is all over the board (unpredictable)....BUT I  find new and creative ways to justify going to it.  Which is mainly when my wife says..."We are going to the Beach Club....right?"

I'm pretty sure Nick Weir, the SVP of Royal entertainment has become deaf so he has instructed all ships to crank up the volume.  Royal shows on many ships are so loud.  While I tend to enjoy the productions, the unnecessary volume is unpleasant.  I pack ear plugs for the shows now.  

Selfish plug for our MEI agent.  She IS FANTASTIC!
 

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Journeys with Jenn  
 

Now looking on the bright side of things, with everything going on in the world right now different narratives being spewed and feelings being manipulated to show the worst in humanity, that basketball situation did show me what I always believed to be true, hatred is stoked pointedly. 
The mix of people playing together on that court were all so different, I even saw one girl. From my perch it looked as everyone was having a great time and respect was all over that court. Now that warmed my heart immensely. 

OMG sitting on our balcony, it's loud we can hear the music and basketball court maybe? But, and I mean I'm floored, the smell of Marijuana is well...potent. 
Anyway, going tonight to the inTense water show for 2030 and then an early turn in. Coco Cay tomorrow. We are skipping breakfast and heading out to the Beach Club. 
The cabin is turned down and so far so good! 

We are doing sail away from our balcony...I'm not a " crowds" person. 
 

Ducking success, 1600hrs Central Park! I just took mine out of my carry on! Stateroom hosts very friendly, they were so happy when we told them we had no additional luggage. It's crowded right now, I took the stairs, I just could not get on those elevators...disgusting. From 5 up to 18, but I did take a break or two.  Oh, I asked the Loyalty ambassador when I dropped off my crystal block request paperwork, 6,800 guests! Wow! Right now anyway you can feel it but I'm sure it won't be the same as the week goes on. 
Some more pics!

Yeah! Finally on board! However, I'm pretty sure i shall call you henceforth and evermore "i like big boats and i cannot lie!" Perhaps ILBB&ICL for short 🤔🤣