On our way to San Diego!!!!!

Hey everyone I have now finished all of my finals which all went well! We also had the “Last Chance Dance” dance out by the pool last night that was a lot of fun. Since classes are over and no one has anything to get up for in the morning the party went till late so the ship was rocking till early in the morning. It was around 4am or so when all the people finally left our room for the night. We are steaming straight for San Diego and currently we are middle of no where 1,000 miles to San Diego and the same back to Hawaii. But if something were to happen I say that we should head back to Hawaii!!!! It is interesting because a lot of the people girls especially are getting emotional about having the voyage over with. And everyone is walking around with books trying to get everyone’s vital information like we are going to fall off the face of the planet. It is funny because it is kind of like when people get there year books and everyone wants you to write a personal message to them. And my question how can you sum up what has happened in the voyage or describe the friendships that you have made with them in one or two small lines. Maybe this is why I dislike this idea of writing little notes, at least to me even though it is a personal note it seems so impersonal to me.
The one sad thing that is occurring now though is that the weather is getting cooler. I mean it is really nice outside I walked up to the top deck forward and just sat there by myself thinking how amazing it was. I mean I do it at least once on any cruise. But in a way it was different because after going around the world by sea and experiencing the mighty waves that can instantly knock you off your feet around the world it gives you an even greater respect for the creation God gave us the infinite oceans of the world.
On that note it was kind of funny because of all the records that we have set with the charity auction, the donations to the crew, as well as last night we were able to donate to the alumni association. I was looking at a book that was from like 1970 to when it was published in 2000 with all the alumni which it broke it up by voyage, last name, city, or profession. It was very interesting seeing the four or so people that live in N. Richland Hills, Abilene, and every other surrounding city. In a way it is pretty cool the networking of this close nit community that has happened on the seas and I am sure in the future on land.
I finished packing today which was interesting seeing all the things that I collected, the things that I just knew I needed before I came that I never used, and the things that I am throwing away. Every semester for the past few years weather I am packing up for Christmas or summer vacation it always surprises me how much stuff I am able to collect in a matter of three months. Well I better run not to much longer till dinner. Tomorrow we have convocation for those who are graduating at the end of the voyage as well as those people a pre port discussing arriving in San Diego who would of thought it has been 98 days I have lived on the ship and 100 days since I have been home. Love you all, God bless!!!

Chad

PS – If I can I am going to try and get at least one photo uploaded, some of my favorites with no explanation necessary. I know that it has been too long and one of favorite things to do when reading others blogs is seeing photos so don't worry as soon as I get home I will post more photos then you will want to see.