You’re off the boat.

Actually off. Now make it count, whatever that means to you today.

What’s the plan, circle everything that sounds good

This is your time. Make it exactly what you want it to be.

Get out

Slow down

One thing you are not allowed to think about while you’re ashore

Leave it on the gangway. It’ll still be there when you get back.

What are you most looking forward to right now?

Walking on solid ground that doesn’t move. No one calling you over the radio. Anything.

After you’re back on board, did you get what you needed?

One moment from today you want to remember

The view, the conversation, the gelato, the outfit, the ten minutes of silence. Write it down before it fades.

Right, uniform off, real clothes on, out you go. Have the best time. You absolutely deserve it.