10/1/01: It's Freezing in Boston Now!

I've enjoyed reading your emails. Keep them coming, and I'll write as often as I can. I'm going to try the bulk mail to save money, though. I will personalize as much as I can.

Well, I made it through the first week. My friends Stephanie and David are less enthusiastic and optimistic than I am, and I find a lot of my energy is spent trying to show them the bright side of our chosen lifestyle. Steph is used to organization and stability. David has worked on other (much better, says he) cruise lines. My life is richer with them in it, but it gets frustrating at times. True, they have reasons to be upset with what's happening to us, but I believe you really have to be flexible and either change, accept, or leave bad situations. There's a tension release from complaining, but only up to a point, in my opinion. Steph did say that she is grateful for my cheering her up. We asked to room together and it was approved. Annie's sloppiness in our cabin is driving me nuts, and I was looking forward to rooming with Steph. I've realized that I have a place for everything in my small space, and I like things to be where they belong. And I try to keep my personal stuff out of view. Annie has dirty clothes in a pile on the floor. Steph is neat, like me. I didn't mean to get on this tangent. Let me tell you all the wonderful stuff about this place.

The people here are great. I've met so many sweet, funny, genuine people here. Unfortunately, some of them are signing off soon. The way of this life, I suppose. This week, I'm on teens. That means that while Steph and Kristen work with ages 2-12, I do different stuff, usually out of Kids Korner, with 13-17. I like the teens the best, I think. You can really talk to them and it's neat to get their stories. The adult passengers are fun, too. It's similar to Sea World in many ways. Tonight is formal night, so I get to get dressed up.


I'm curious to hear what's going on with all of you. Please feel free to drop a line anytime. I don't have all of your addresses with me. If you email them to me, I can send you a postcard. I took a stack with me to Boston yesterday, where it really is autumn, but didn't get to buy stamps or find a mailbox. Maybe next week. It's so much less expensive than from Bermuda. We stop going to Boston later in the month, so I want to take advantage of the amenities while I can.

My best to you all,
Genoa
Can anyone tell me what happened on the Friends? Who's pregnant?