I'll Take "Ship's Life" for $200

"I'll Take 'Ship's Life' for $200"

Midterms are definitely underway now that we’re back in the routine of things; I can tell by the number of students staring blankly into their tomes of technical literature, hoping that something might stick in the 13th hour.  At least, I think they’re studying around their copies of The Hunger Games and Master and Commander.  Some are taking leisure reading breaks right now, while others are still working on perfecting their belt kicks and lunges with Insanity (just outside the library’s door).  Ivan, the dessert chef on board, has definitely been making us some comfort food lately, whether or not we have midterms to work on.  Today’s special treats included some delicious bread pudding and warm apple cobbler.

Weather is definitely warm with a side of muggy, and we passed Jacksonville, FL somewhere far off the port side around lunch time.  For a little extra diversion, I’ve restarted the heated Jeopardy! game from last Summer Sea Term, and many are using it as a learning experience.  If a student doesn’t know the answer I’ll show them the reference book which they can use to find it; that way they’ll learn a little more along the way. 

 

(Here’s a sneak peak for tomorrow:

“Ophidiophobia is the fear of what?”)

 With Newfoundland just around the corner, if there are any parents, friends, or loved ones out there who would like to send mail to your special cadet, officer, crew, or librarian, please send letters only to:

Name

TS EMPIRE STATE

C/O Avalon Customs Brokers

80 Water Street

P.O. Box 5774

St John’s, NL

Canada A1C 5X3

Speaking of mail, another shout out today comes from Cadet Adam Gray, who would like to tell his girlfriend Alexia Grant that he’s sorry for not receiving your letter in New Orleans, but is looking forward to seeing it in Newfoundland (he hopes)!

 

Until next time,

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