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PROGRAMMING NOTE from the Author and Archivist


So obviously I just stopped blogging on this platform. I'll get back to it eventually. Or not. I'm taking a break from all social media. It seemed necessary for my mental health.

The last few years have been busy and … challenging:

- 2015 Happened.
- 2016 Let's call it The Lost Year. (Obviously words failed me.)
- 2017 about broke me. Literally. Mentally.
- 2018 was ridiculous, proving 2017 was just a warm up. (Good thing I was already broken so it couldn't hurt as much.#2018TrashCanFire I thought things were going okay, but maybe not?)

- 2019 was such a blur. I know there were highlights, but then stuff happened and carried into the next year...

- And then in March#2020 really took a turn. Who can even categorize 2020? Do we dare?


I kinda want a do-over of some of the last few years. But life doesn’t work that way.


So for now, I'm hunkering down. Regrouping. Trying to stay safe and sort some stuff out.


Stay safe everyone. Stay well.

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Retroblogging: Cozy Cabin with a View for Two

I don't know why people complain about cabin sizes on cruises. OBVIOUSLY they have never lived in a dorm or in a New York apartment. Honestly, it was quite spacious compared to one of my college rooms, and is actually bigger than some NYC studios. Though for two people, for an extended period of time, I could see the issues.

Here's a quick overview. The stragetic placement of the communication center and mirrors are key.

There was a mini fridge tucked under the counter on the left there. This is the view from my bunk.

The bathroom was up a step from the foyer, with a lip in the shower to contain the water. It was bigger than the bathroom in my first apartment, and frankly, probably bigger than the one in my last one. 
 The other key to small spaces is keeping everything ship shape and tucked away. Neatness also counts.
It's like a cozy little nest that ever so gently rocks you into relaxation.

Necessary navigational and information placards on the back of the door and throughout the ship.
The most important thing is getting a balcony - which makes your room seem bigger and gives you somewhere else to go. It's lovely, as long as your neighbors don't smoke, aren't loud, and resist banging the balcony door. There will be limited successes with these issues depending on  your neighbors.
 
 My next apartment needs to have a balcony. Please and thank you.
And a steward.
And room service.
Thank you again.

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