I'm Tired

It’s been 204 days since I first boarded the ship in Athens. While the last 7 months have definitely had HUGE ups and downs, right now during this home stretch I’m feeling more tired than anything else.

I’m tired of internet that is slower than dial up

I’m tired of no weekends

I’m tired of not being able to call people whenever I want

I’m tired of email being my only avenue of communication for long stretches

I’m tired of not being able to wear my pajamas out of my cabin (without feeling silly or running into the Dean)

I’m tired of never being able to have a lazy day

I’m tired of my social life and my travel time being inextricably intertwined with work

I’m tired of working a job that is 24-7 that I can never totally get time away from

I’m tired of hand washing my clothes

I’m tired of no radio and no TV to distract me once in awhile

I’m tired of having to type every little thing I want to tell or share with people from home

I’m tired of eating the same food every day

I’m tired of no orange juice or good coffee

I’m tired of the clothes I brought

I’m tired of having so few clothing options

I’m tired of not having any friends that I can truly vent to about work because I work with them all!

I’m tired of never having time to research and plan out my time in each country we visit

I’m tired of having to give up some of my days in port to work

I’m tired of not being able to cook what I feel like eating

It’s been quite a ride but I’ll be ready for April 19th to be here!