I didnt think I was missing out on much until I boarded the Carnival Legend. I have had many 'firsts' in the past week on the same ship I didnt want to go on due to the poor reviews and the lack of company I would end up with...or so I thought. I ended up having a trip I will never forget...for more than one reason. The first full day on the cruise everyone went to bed early...everyone but me. I ended up walking around the ship in my pj's and playing every piano I came to.The guy up on stage singing infront of the last piano I came to had a nice following of girls so I figured I would take a seat from a far. Im not those girls and I was determined to continue as one who will never be random to anyone...or just another face in the crowd. My life just isnt like that, and never will be.
He ended up being pretty awesome so I stuck around and before I knew it midnight had come and gone and I had spent the last two hours listening to somerandom guy. Thats not like me to stick around for anyone and it was even more odd he came down after and talked to me. I had no makeup on, in pj's and hair in a ponytail. Rough nor random were the words to put in place of the night.
He ended up being pretty awesome so I stuck around and before I knew it midnight had come and gone and I had spent the last two hours listening to some
Days past and I ended up burnt laying out at the pool listening to him play again. I was getting up to leave the pool and get ready for dinner when I walked over to the stage to converse with Mr. WSFjr. We had been seeing each other in passing the past few days and I figured it would only be right. By the end of that night we ended up walking around the boat talking till around five that following morning. We did about the same thing every day that followed until it was over.
I saw my first shooting star while laying on the wet deck staring up at the stars. I was also shown how to find the north star while laying in the dark with no sound except the wind, it was perfect. I was sang to most nights, played poker with new friends, saw amazing showes/comedy acts and spent time with some pretty special people. I kept telling myself that I would be leaving in the days to come but that didnt help at all when the time came. I took away more from that boat than I could have ever dreamed. Me being there and everything that happened...it just felt right- it fit. Almost like I was there for a reason. I didnt even fully decide to go until about a month before- I was still trying to find reasons not to.
Looking back on it now- I have a better understanding.
I dont think it would be any kind of stretch to say that there was a feeling I would never be able to adequately describe coming away from that week for certain reasons most will never understand. God has reason for everthing. Blessed was I for being at the right place and time for the first time in my life. It was an amazing trip- My brothers wedding to my amazing sister-in-law, a break from work, meeting some amazing people, and having a fun&safe trip.
Love goes to my girl Asonta who was on a different Carnival Cruise at the same time and had the same outcome...only God knows the reasons & what it holds for us :)
Always & Forever,
Always & Forever,
Ann-Anise <3
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