Sleepless Nights

Well, thank you Mom, Irene & Jeff for your comments! I actually have to admit that I would have been quite upset if there were no comments when I checked this morning. I do find it interesting that you are all about to be in Holland too. Now I claim that I've gone international :) Yesterday I was Duty onboard ship - which means I stay onboard for a 24 hour period and respond to any mechanical or physical emergencies that might occur. On top of just being there ready to pounce in the face of danger, I also have to sit before a machinery monitoring console for 2, 4 hour shifts. I had the Afternoon/Mids shift (11:30 - 15:30 & 22:30 - 03:30) which didn't allow for much sleep. But I did manage to watch 2 fantastic films... 'chick flicks.' That is one great part about having a Duty Watch, that I just managed to tap into. I can indulge in watching movies that otherwise I wouldn't want to watch in Kevin's company (I don't like watching him suffer through anything)... don't worry, he does the same thing while he's at home. I watched Being Julia with Annette Benning. What a satisfying movie! If you haven't seen it, do. Especially you Mom - you'll howl... I know I did. It really touched on the true power a stage actor holds over the audience and of course there is always a shared sweetness in witnessing a beautifully choreographed revenge. The other was what some people call a 'classic,' a movie that most women seem shocked I had not yet seen (especially now that there is already a sequel out for rent). I watched Bridget Jones' Diary. I couldn't stop myself from laughing out loud while the two love interests duked it out in the street. There is something innately hilarious about watching two grown, professional men trying to kung-fu kick each other. And Bridget's 3 friends - my gawd, we all need friends like that! Ok, time to start the day or shower or something. Enjoy your mornings! Corrina