It's less than a week until we go on our cruise, and I'm getting a little nervous about this trip. In the past, I'd be concerned about whether I'd get to the cruise terminal on time. I'd be concerned about whether I'd be able to feel comfortable traveling with someone else in my cabin. And I'd be concerned whether my travel companion would need too much of me to have a good time on the cruise. (FCP wanted to see me in the casino occasionally while she gambled, and she gave me a Double Sawbuck ($20) that I ran up to $360 on one trip. XGFJ wanted me to go swimming with her on the cruise line's private island, while I wanted to sit and read my books.) This trip, I'll get to see how RQS and I get along, and how much she'll need of me while I try to relax.
This trip makes me a little more nervous than usual. When I took my last cruise at Christmastime, I was worried that I might contract Covid-19 before the cruise. The Omicron variant started to spread quickly, and what was supposed to be a maskless cruise changed into one where we were supposed to be wearing masks in all public places, save when one was eating or having a casual drink. Even though I am vaccinated and double boosted, I still have concerns about having a positive test result. Given the strange nature of Covid-19, one can be asymptomatic, test positive, and not go on the cruise. Even worse, I could be symptomatic and have to quarantine at home.
For the most part, I am looking forward to this trip. There's a part of me that wants to go to DC again, this time as Marian. (I'd have to bring Mario's clothes with me, as I would likely have to treat her cousin and his wife to dinner - returning the favor they showed us on our last trip.) Two people I know live in the DC area, and it would be nice to see them again as Marian. Hopefully, we can do this next year, time and money permitting....
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