Going On a Cruise!

One of the best moves that I have made this year is planning my vacation for the fall. Of course, this means that I sadly did not have much time off this summer, but when the rest of my friends are putting their nose to the grindstone this fall, my boyfriend and I will be going on a cruise! I feel absolutely overworked and ready for a vacation, which is why I keep obsessively looking up the Carnival Cruise website on my iPhone. The iPhone is a truly amazing device because it allows me to be able to check out websites whenever I want, especially if I have some downtime at work.

Anyhow, I am finding out all that I need to know about our cruise ship, including the fact that they have unlimited sushi in a customized sushi bar! I also have taken the time to book some extra activities for when we dock in Mexico, meaning that we will be able to swim in a beautiful pool by the ocean and go snorkeling. I am just looking forward to some amazing fun in the sun and doing absolutely nothing at all for five whole days in Mexico!

by Michelle

Yellow Watermelon?

I am a true watermelon lover, and the story goes like this. I had bought myself a large and beautiful seedless watermelon because I truly am getting tired of accidentally eating seeds when I'm chowing down on a watermelon. I cut it open, only to find that it was... yellow. The funny part was that the sticker on the watermelon itself said "Yellow Seedless Watermelon", so I was warned. I had totally disregarded this label because I had no idea that a watermelon could actually be yellow, so I thought maybe it was just a brand name, or something? I freaked out when I saw that the inside was yellow because I thought I had chosen a rotten watermelon!

I looked up yellow watermelons on my iPhone right then and there, and I found out that a yellow watermelon was a totally viable option from Mexico that is pretty popular. Not with me! I had a really hard time eating a yellow watermelon because of the color itself. To me, it tasted different, even though when I ate it with my eyes closed, it tasted the same. I guess yellow watermelons are supposed to be more popular because of their deeper honey flavors, but I don't know if I have been converted yet.

by Elaine

I'm On a Boat!

Yes, of course, I am referring to the hilarious Andy Samberg song that I have downloaded to my iPod nano, and I am also referring to the fact that I booked a cruise! If you have never heard of the Andy Samberg song, "I'm On a Boat", featuring T-Pain, then you are in for a real treat, but you can enjoy that on your own time. I myself will be going on an amazing cruise with my boyfriend to Mexico! This is something that I have always been looking forward to because I have been to Mexico in the past with a group of friends, but I would much rather enjoy this experience with my boyfriend.

The cruise itself is all-inclusive, so that means way too much eating and drinking, as well as fun in the sun. We also get to dock in Mexico for several days so that we can experience the beautiful beaches and towns. We did book the cruise for the off-season, so we have to wait for a few months, but it will be so worth the wait to have a delightful vacation in the fall, after the summer is totally over. Just a few more months, and I can't wait!

by Ashling