Well, the new year's season is past, as is my last vacation before the big one in October--the Discovery Collection cruise. The countdown clock installed on my computer says it's 8 months and 3 days to departure. Not that I'm looking forward to this or anything.

I've never been a new year's resolution type, but I find myself making some resolutions for the DC. I don't know if you can identify with any of these, but here goes.

1. Stay away from unidentified pink beverages (cosmos don't count--they're identified). In fact, stay away from ALL unidentified beverages. Learned that one the hard way on No Name.

2. Do not for a moment lose a sense of joy and amazement that I am getting to do something like this.

3. Keep the spending under control, but don't cut out things I'll later regret not having done.

4. Never take for granted the hard work and graciousness of the crew.

5. Be considerate of my suite-mate. Shouldn't be too hard when it's a good egg like Beth.

6. Actually, be considerate of all fellow passengers, staff and people at our stops.

7. Kick back and relax. I'll be half a planet away from my daily stresses, so leave them behind.

8. At the same time, keep in touch with family and friends.

9. Eat dessert only when the gooey/yummy factor makes it worth the calories.

10. Moderation in food and drink (probably the toughest item on this list).

11. Get some exercise every day, even on sea days.

11. Whup butt at Trivia.

12. Learn some dances.

13. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

Crystal - Those are some very good resolutions. I can identify with resolution #9. I've often stopped eating something when I've made the decision that it is not worth the calories!

Truly, words to live by!

This from the good egg!!

Loving your DC resolutions, Crystal. I will need to adopt them myself..... They all look fairly easy to follow. Especially need to look away from those unidentified (pink) drinks.

#11 - You bet... Bring on the questions!!

Crystal those are GREAT! You and the "good egg" will have a wonderful time and this really is a once in a lifetime cruise - so enjoy it, but please do stay away from the drinks that don't have a name!

All wonderful but #4 I love - to see those hard working people not appreciated or demeaned by some nasty person makes me furious!!!

Sorry 9 and 10 are not on my list.....That will have to wait till after the cruise...

Absolutely perfect!!!!!

Bill, they wouldn't be on my list if the cruise were not 10 weeks long. If I don't pursue moderation, they'll need a crane to get me off the ship (and take me straight to Betty Ford's).

Crystal, I'm with you! I feel that way after 7 days, can't imagine doing the high life for that long. I think I understand now why people on the WC long for simple comfort food after a while.

I think the secret to exercising on a cruise is to be used to an exercise routine already. Guess I have to work on that before my next cruise, since I'm mostly a slug these days, except for lots of walking and my "moving exercises" (lifting, bending, carrying, running up the stairs, repeat until you're exhausted.)

wishiwerecruisin,

I have to be honest. I stop all drinking and watch what I eat from final payment till week of the cruise.

billp1, You are so disciplined..... :nw:

Bill, so disciplined!!!

3 weeks is the longest I've been away...after awhile all I want is basic mac and cheese. Or nothing; just sleep.

Final payment was almost a month ago and still on course to optium cruising weight and not have to worry about 9 and 10...