August 10, 2025
I am trying to at least master this shortlist of Japanese Phrases:

If you know me, you know this is a weak skillset for me! So far I have #1, 6 and 7 down and just half of #3!! The weird and comical thing to me is that as soon as I say any of these words, my brain switches to foreign phrases and I add in Spanish and French words for yes and thank you and God only knows what else!! So embarrassing and then I just start laughing - it's a mess!!

Today was such a special day, because I got to spend it with a great family I have come to adore! Stacy the ship's spa manager and I became good friends, from our first meeting! We have had so many laughs and long chats over my numerous appointments, I love my spa time! I've been lucky enough to meet her sweet sister Sharon and her boys Dylan and Ryan , when they visited the ship last November and today I got to meet Linley , Sharon's hubby and their Dad, Roland , who is visiting from Mauritius . We got together at their home in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne, for a special feast to celebrate Linley's Birthday and this mini family reunion, since we were in Melbourne.


