Some Pictures from the Cruise
Posted Sunday, March 26th, 2006 at 1:58 pm
Here’s just a few photos from the cruise. I’ll post more when I get them.
[Me and Mom at dinner]
The photo above was the 1st formal dinner. There were 2 nights where I had to wear a tux.
It feels pretty weird to be back. I’m super Jet-Lagged and there’s a part of me that still feels like i’m STILL on the ship. After rocking back and fourth for the last week and being stuck all day yesterday at airports, my body is just not used to being on land. I’m just glad it wasn’t our ship that caught on fire. I heard about the other ship getting 150 cabins burned while I was on board…we were on the same cruise line and lucked out that it wasn’t our ship. Our weather was great for 6 days of the cruise but the last day it was stormy and we were tossed around. I didn’t mind though.
I had cell reception in St. Thomas but I spent most of the day there Scuba Diving. What a weird feeling to be underwater and not have to come up for air. We only went down 40 feet but my ears hurt a little as I went deeper. It’s pretty tricky learning Scuba. I had to take long exhales to sink and bigger inhales to go up… you really have to think about what you’re doing and control your breathing. I ended up getting stung by a jellyfish(or perhaps some sort of coral) but the stinging went away after about an hour or so. I still loved it though and recommend everyone trying it at least once.
We didn’t dive from a boat…We just did it from the beach. The guide gave us these little milk-bones that you would give a dog to feed the fish with and once you crumbled it up, swarms of fish surrounded you. VERY NEAT!Most of the trip was spent over-eating. I feel like I gained 20 lbs. All the food is included so it’s easy to get carried away with never-ending meals. The entertainment on board was nice but for the most part, it was a little like Vegas shows (only not as good).
Our particular ship was relatively new and it had a movie theater on the top deck overlooking one of the pools and hot tubs. They aired a bunch of movies and at night it reminded me of being at a drive-in theater. I liked that quite a bit. Ironically, they even showed the movie Titanic one of the days. Funny that they would show that… I got a laugh out it but I would imagine it to be like showing the first "Final Destination" movie on a flight. Hmmm.
Anyway…it was a great trip. I’ll post more pictures soon.
Time to get back in the swing of things here. This might take some adjusting.
While away, I received a bunch of emails letting me know more details about the next season of CBS’s "Rockstar: Season Two" .. Super Nova huh? Should be interesting. I’m not sure if I’m what they’re looking for, but I suppose I’ll find out soon enough. Either way, It should be an interesting experience doing the audition. I heard that 60 thousand people will be trying out. CRAZY!
When I heard that it was Tommy Lee and Crew, I was thinking that I should change my auditioning song but then the more I started to think about it, the more I figured I should just be myself and stick with my original songs. The way I see it is, If i’m right for it then it’s best to just be myself rather than try to figure out what it is that they’re looking for. I think most people can see right through something that isn’t real.
Well, I guess I should try to get caught up now. I have a hockey game tonight at 9pm and I’m really not up for it. Perhaps I’ll get a 2nd wind later though.
More soon!
Hmmm… a blond penguin!
One thought: don’t wear the tux to your Rockstar audition, and no do-it-yourself body piercings just to fit in, either! 
I knew that you were ‘way too COOL for your ship to burst into flames. 
Glad you’re back, and I know that you are, too. Welcome home, buddy!
yeah…perhaps i should wear the tux though…it’d make me stand out LOL I’m not sure that’s the type of standing out that would be good though
Seems like you had a great time. i’ve never been on a cruise but would love to sometime. best of luck at the audition!
Thanks Sam!
yeah…being on board is for sure a different laid-back lifestyle. Not much to do but eat, drink and relax…not too bad
Thanks for the luck on the audition…i’m gonna need all the mojo i can muster up…it’ll make for a good memory and story if nothing else
Who is that dashing young man in the tux??
Glad you had a great criuse and weren’t on the ship that had the fire. Scuba is great, feeding the fish is always a blast. Mrs H and I watched Titanic on a cruise in the artic (What icebergs?). The cinema was located above the fuel tanks (which were quite low) and all through the movies we could here the fuel sloshing around. It areally added the the realism of the film!
yeah, you know how those *formal nights* are
Artic Cruise huh? sounds cold…but i figure a cruise is a cruise
It was like 100 Degrees out and there i was watching people freeze to death in the water … not much realism there
WELCOME HOME! You clean up pretty well, Bob!
Your mom is such a pretty woman. I’m so glad you had a good time and I really did think of you when I heard about that cruise ship catching fire. So happy it wasn’t your boat. Also, good thing the stinging went away from that jelly fish, or someone would have had to pee on you…ewww…:D
Good luck, again, on the Rock Star audition. In reality, you probably are not what that band is looking for, but you never know. I wanna see Bob on tv!
Thanks for sharing the photos!
Thanks Ang, my mom will be happy to read you comment
yeah, i’ve heard about having someone Pee on you for Jellyfish stings…i’m glad i didn’t have to have that
I have my Rockstar doubts as well but stranger things have been known to happen
mainly, i’m just going to go and try to have fun and hope for the best. if anything…i walk away with an interesting story …but YEAH…i’d sure love to get on the show
First…WELCOME HOME!
I’m glad you’re back safe & sound.
Second…your mom is STUNNING!
Third…you look hot in a tux.
Fourth…I’ve still got a good vibe about you & the Rockstar thingy, and now that you know a little more you should realize that if for some weird reason you don’t make it, it’s because your sound is far superior to what they’re looking for.
Is all I’m saying.
*hug*
I clean up ok i guess
i actually like to dress up…i’m probably the only guy out there who does
yeah..the rockstar audition is tomorrow….we shall see what happens …should be interesting
Cool pics on ur trip. I just got back frm Bali like 2 weeks ago. will upload the pics when i get the rest from my Sister-in-law. Take care. CYa.
oh cool! i’ll be sure to check back and look for the pictures!
my mom took more shots and i hope she sends me those soon
i’ve been back a week now and i still haven’t quite caught up…but i’m close