Bodacious Boomer

We were away for a week or so due to a family emergency. Thank God everything is OK now and we’re back. While we were gone we were given the most wonderful gift ever- a cruise to Alaska. I think that we’re one of the few couples our age who have never been on a cruise and I’m so looking forward to it. Doug and I haven’t been anywhere in forever it seems. At least we haven’t been anywhere for fun. (Traveling to all the festivals in the Suburban doesn’t count.)

To make things even better, my good friends Ken and Evelyn are going as well. Nate and Amanda will be there too. As well as Brian, Nate’s brother, and his significant other. I’m glad we’re able to go with a group of people we know. Doug isn’t into nature nearly as much as I am. (I just hope the ship has ESPN.) I know that with Evelyn and Amanda there I’ll have someone to “ooh and ahh” with over the magnificent things we’ll be seeing. Doug even sat in the car while the kids and I visited the Monterrey Bay Aquarium a few years ago.

I’ve asked Evelyn what to wear since she has cruised five times. She said Carnival is casual, but this is Holland America, an upscale line. No shorts in the dining room at night. She said some people even wear a tuxedo or long gowns on formal night. I know we won’t be dressed like that, no matter what. It would be nice to have clothes like that to wear. However, I’d never have anyplace else to wear them. So, my dressier clothes will just have to do. Since I’ve been doing better with my exercise and healthy eating, maybe going through my closet trying on clothes won’t be so stressful. (I am thinking about having a glass of wine before I go in there though.) Anyway, I’ve put it off long enough. Wish me luck.