What a small world

It is always a good feeling to see long-time-no-see friends. I have this friend and her name is Zhana I worked with her in Scape and got the chance to befriends to her. When I decided to quit from Scape there was this thought of- Am I going to see this people again? Will i ever be able to come back in Greece? so many questions, but then the decision was firm and there was no way to change my mind. But then my two following boats I've worked with were based in Greece, so questions were answered. I get the chance to visit Scape as long as my schedule allows. Every visit was fun. Full of laughter and stories until one day an opportunity to work outside of Greece came in and knocked my door. Without any hesitations I joined the boat which has no itinerary in Greece. The boat stays in Croatia during off season and in France during summer, so obviously there was no way to be back in Greece. Zhana left Scape in 2011 and had her life outside Greek connections and last Monday i was amazed to hear that we are in the same port. They are also in Imperia and I was sooo happy. I get the chance to meet her and catch up. It was just so fun. Indeed the world is small. You will never know who will you bump the next time.. :)

Had a long talks in this catch up while having coffee. Reminiscing the past and thinking of the future was the topic. We share the same sentiments on how does life treating us nowadays.. :) 

Looking forward to see more of these.. :)

cHeers

Yesterday was my other brother's birthday :) "other brother" means kuracha. He's a claimed brother whom I've found from SF. I met him first at our training days in SF. We were 30 trainees on our batch having different ranges of age, He was only on his late 20s then, but considering as one of i may say oldest in the group He was named as the "itay" of our batch we had our "inay" as well. We were happy. It actually didn't looked like we are working, and I can say that it wasn't a career then. It was just fun, an extension of College..

47 days of training, a combination of good and tough times in and out of the training ground. It molds everyone of us. The whole batch developed connections and friendships. But soon as the 47 days has come to its end we faced the another level." The Deployment". Aileen, Joay, Kuratch, Lyndon and me were luckily deployed on 2 and that made the bond even more stronger and that was then the term "itay" became the kuya. He was fun to be with, certainly not a single moment of dullness. He always has something to say. Jokes, plain opinions, ideas, advices everything of all sorts, we get along so well and that was the image He created in me. Until we reached the face of separating ways. We left SF without any assurance of what would happen to our careers. But still we firmly held the decision and one day we just found ourselves on where we are right now. Kuratcha was employed in the famous Ritz Carlton in ky while I am in the yachting industry but it didn't hinder us to continue to be friends up until now that He's on his late 30s.. haha time flies so fast it's almost 10years..wOw..and i missed them. Once in a while we do our get together and it's fun..it's fun to reminisce the past. I am just so happy because over the years  some of the group chose to detach themselves from us but still kuya together with Aileen, Lyndon, Arian, Jovie, Yen, Cath, Russel, Jayvee, Honey and Joay are still there. It may not be the same as the old times but still I'm thankful for we able to keep the friendship..chEErs to kuracha.. :)

ME MOMENTS'

Three days straight without duty is simply just a pleasure. I get the chance to be with myself alone and thinking.. :) So I shouldn't be surprised if I am inspired to write my thoughts, I actually love to write my thoughts it's just that often times I need the right mood to do so.

Below is a collection of my photos taken on my so called ME MOMENTS.. Being with myself alone.. Along with it is a description, a little bit of story behind the photos.This is from top to bottom- left to right

Two days ago I left the boat for a walk without any definite plans where to go to. I just follow where my feet leads me. And I found myself going to the seaside of Imperia. It was beautiful with those coconut tree-like on the side of the bay, the air was fresh and there were lots of people walking around, babies on the stroller, dogs with their master young and old people. All blends were there. And this is me.. this is taken on the first street where my feet led me.

Beers are free on board  but never to be abused otherwise expect corresponding sanctions.. No offense and to clear myself ..I am certainly not a drunkard! I actually hate people who drinks beyond their limits. This is one of my ME MOMENTS photo when I was alone in my cabin having a bottle of Heineken and wished to have a good sleep :)

Behind me is a building facing the seaside, very european..

This photo is taken from one of the street going to the seaside.. It actually looks nicer in the actual scene, a classic european street.

It's good to be alone ( but not all the time )  coz it gives me the chance to be just myself . It allows me to think, It allows me to appreciate places, people, structure, nature and I guess what is best is that it gives me the chance to bring myself in to the depths and heights of imagination. So it's a chance to know myself better. And above all it's good to be alone coz  in my ME MOMENTS it is then that I feel that I'm in my most intimate conversation with God..and for granting these Lord.. I thank you.. I know I could never thank you enough but that's the only and the least I could do/could  have.. Thank you for giving me a grateful heart.. Allow me to radiate this to your people and in a way share these blessings that makes my heart so grateful.

Easter Presents

What a beautiful day! I woke up at 7am this morning but stayed in bed until 10am ( oh i love having a day off  who doesn't? ) After doing my morning routine i took my breakfast and there it goes..The tsigoni known Lucijan gave us presents and coming from him? it is surprising.. it's just not him. I mean He is known as the clever guy who doesn't spend his money on stuff like that..He's known being a wise spender of what He earns and to that I am sooo delighted..I got a chocolate hen for me and it's beautiful.. :) As shown below in the photo  It is wrapped with a transparent plastic with a baby blue ribbon on it and it has a card that sticks at the bottom that says the name of the bakery with an "Imperia" on it, and it's just so sweet. 
Chocolate bunnies and chocolate eggs from kinder are the usual or i may say the traditional chocolates you find during Easter but Lucijan's unique finds goes out of track and that made the difference. It may look tiny but it means a lot to me. From the gesture itself it's pleasing already, and to that Thank You Lucijan.. :) You made our first Monday of April extra special.. :) :)

Receiving gifts especially if it is coming from unexpected person is the best feeling. It made me thought I might have done something good for him to remember me... haha..I wish to do the same thing he did..causing surprise and happiness to people.. :) Thank you again Lucijan..I doubt if I'm gonna eat those. I would prefer to keep it til when it would lasts.