Claire-in-Texas

Where do I begin to express the total joy of this cruise! So many elements of joy, from seeing and getting to know friends we met on T-T, to discussing our journeys and our past and current issues, in sharing moments of our lives, in hugging and kissing and enjoying each other. And then there was the ship. Oh my goodness what a fabulous ship of fabulous amenities, and food to die for.

Here is my own spin on our T-T cruisers...

Maline - She's GORGEOUS! And she was a joy to embrace. Lively and fun. So alive!! Roy, her husband, is delightful and precious! A very connected couple!

Eric (OsoDelDesierto) - Stunningly handsome, extraordinarily bright and insightful. Wonderful smile. And I got to dance with him! <sigh> Cameron, Eric's partner, was such fun, and shared his life in a very meaningful way.

Erin (Nyn) - Oh my goodness, she is drop dead gorgeous! Adorable to be with. Her smile lights up any room.

Michelle (Duckie) - The total surprise of the trip. She has a magnificent voice, and I had chills as I listened to her sing from her heart. Fabulous gal, and she and Erin enjoyed each other's company. Her black strapless dress is a "killer!"

Jeff (BigBearJeff) - This guy has it all - he is extremely handsome, very sharp, very warm and friendly, and excruciatingly funny. Jeff's partner, Dave, is the perfect straight man for Jeff, and a darling and attractive man. the dynamics between them were heartwarming.

Andrea and Nicola - the Italian connection (Paul's friends). At first it was difficult to communicate (they don't speak English), but as time passed, and we all embraced each other, it was clear that they enjoyed our company, and we managed to communicate the necessities, and our hearts said the rest.

Corrine - I find myself speechless when it comes to Corrine. She has a loveliness that is indescribable, a sharp wit, and her intellect caused a lot of interesting and heartfelt conversations between us, and with everyone. It was such a joy to share my stateroom and my heart with Corrine.

We missed Paul and Bernardo at every turn - it was painful that they weren't with us.

There is, of course, more to say about everyone, and pictures are coming (cruisers, feel free to post them here).

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Claire, AKA ClaireBear
4'9.25"
Lap RNY - 4/9/07. Pre-op, 236 lbs - Current: 104 lbs. - Goal: 126 lbs.
CENTURY CLUB: 11/26/07 Wooo Hoooooo!!!
WAY more than HALF of me, 132 lbs., GONE!!!!!

Size 3 in skinny jeans, Petite Small in all else!

T-T Cruise 2008 Memories and PHOTOS thread: http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/soc...-memories.html