V-DAY!

February 14, 2008
So we were awoken at 7 AM by the crew members running like wild Indians through the halls. They were screaming, playing the drums, shaking tambourines, blowing whistles and running with aluminum foil hats on their heads. It was basically hilarious. I woke only to run and take pictures then went back to sleep. I missed out on the pouring of fish guts all over us and jumping into the pool, but i did get to see all the boys and GIRLS who shaved their heads. It is actually very scary looking. We had a record breaking number of people/girls who shaved their heads and it sounds terrible but it looks like a big cancer cruise now. I am not sure who started that tradition but it is being taken to the extreme here in Spring 08.
The weather has been terrible all day. They have closed all the decks and workout room, the elevators are shut off and I have a contusion on my elbow from running into the wall. The boat is rocking back and forth like crazy. We were watching a movie and all of the sudden we swayed to one side so much all of our bedside table stuff flew off and drawers opened! Insanity! Dinner was even better, plates and food everywhere. Hawaiin punch spilled across the floors-oy!
As for Valentine's Day-i got a valentine from my fake "mom" on the trip. (I think I forgot to mention I signed up for an adopted family. Basically the lifelong learners eat dinner with us every once in a while) anyway my fake mom sent me a flower made of paper towel and i got a few little valentines cards that people dispersed. Other than that I wrote an essay and watched Blood Diamond. Now I have to read for a class tomorrow (hopefully i wont get too sick from the waves). I hope you all had a great Valentines day (and birthday Michael!!!). I love you all!