Father Time's on my back...
... at my heels... behind every door...
I turned 36 today... my first birthday at sea. I have to sing the praises of the JR's staff & crew: they went out of their way to make me feel special all day long.
The galley staff surprised me with a birthday cake (only two candles, bless their hearts), and everyone who was having lunch at the time sang Happy Birthday. Ginny was kind enough to take a photo, and took another in my "decorated" office.
Of course, everyone who celebrates a birthday out here receives the same treatment: I'm not a special case by any means. But as a first-timer, it's easy to feel like an outsider amongst crewmates who've sailed together for years. I'm grateful that Mike and the other techs have made me feel right at home - not just today, but for the entire leg. This is a great group of people with which to live and work. With folks like these, I can do two months out here standing on my head. :)
I turned 36 today... my first birthday at sea. I have to sing the praises of the JR's staff & crew: they went out of their way to make me feel special all day long.
The galley staff surprised me with a birthday cake (only two candles, bless their hearts), and everyone who was having lunch at the time sang Happy Birthday. Ginny was kind enough to take a photo, and took another in my "decorated" office.
Of course, everyone who celebrates a birthday out here receives the same treatment: I'm not a special case by any means. But as a first-timer, it's easy to feel like an outsider amongst crewmates who've sailed together for years. I'm grateful that Mike and the other techs have made me feel right at home - not just today, but for the entire leg. This is a great group of people with which to live and work. With folks like these, I can do two months out here standing on my head. :)
Mike & Mike in the Office
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