I have to go on a cruise

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Thanks Gina, I know many people love cruises - it's just not "my style". I feel uncomfortable on the ship, not because it is a ship, but because of the "pretentiousness" or something??? that I see everywhere.

Mostly, I don't like to be HOT - and November is our "wonderfully cool" month. The temperature is perfect in Austin, and now I have to go to the Caribbean and be HOT again. I don't wear swimsuits so to sitting by the pool would be HOT. Are you getting a theme now? LOL!

I don't care to drink - too many calories. And the food - oh yes, I love the food, but I struggle so mightily with my weight, that I feel guilty for every wonderful thing I put in my mouth. Then, when I get home, I have to go back to a STRICT eating regimen and it will be so hard. I'm like an addict, when I get the taste of good food, it is so hard to cut back to low fat, plain vegetables, etc etc. I will continue to eat out of control for a while when I get back, and I will gain even more weight. So, combined with the cruise, and the ensuing holidays, the weight gain issue for me is very bleak.

I know I will have fun, and I will so enjoy watching Gary have a great time with his sisters. But I will pay for it in more ways that one! Oh well, it's not the first costly trip, and won't be the last. LOL!!! Maybe there will be a non-smoking section of the casino. That would be fun!