They say there’s always a cruise story. Here’s one you wouldn’t expect. How does this relate to writing? A writer must be able to see the worst possible scenario in order to create tense moments, but she must also be ready to see the best, to be the ultimate optimist. So I got a rejection, so what? Vacation didn’t go as planned…big deal. There’s always hope, at least until a heart stops beating, right?
Wrong. I found this out in the most unlikely place: our Caribbean cruise.
KL Griffiths 
You GO girl! Eat the cake, embrace the suck, and carpe diem!
Will do! Would that every directive was so easy. 😉
Great vid! It sounds like you are having sommmmmme cruise! (With that passenger falling so ill!) Indeed, eat cake!
But, well, maybe not too much cake. LOL!
I eat cake and workout in direct proportion haha!
I love this on so many levels. Except for the man with the heart attack. Prayers for him. Have fun and eat some cake for me!
Gluten free for you!! Xoxo
First thought, “BEVERAGE PACKAGE!”
Second thought, I used to teach CPR for my sons’ Boy Scout and Venture Crews.
“The overall rate of survival that leads to hospital discharge for someone who experiences cardiac arrest is about 10.6 percent, the study authors note. But most participants in the study estimated it at more than 75 percent.”
Third thought, “Eat cake AND workout.”
Glad he’s among the one in 10.
Your statistics help. Thanks!!! And the beverage package is for high-end coffee and Pelligrino too. Yum! Grey Goose is working for me. 🙂
Good to see your sweating face and hear your panting voice! Haha! No, seriously, thank you for sharing this. ❤ Thank God that poor man got help! My cousin had a stroke on a cruise four years ago and hasn't been the same since. 😦
Haha! Recording got me through my last ten minutes.
I love this posting. I love that the guy who may have eaten too much cake has survived, and I love that you have found the good in tough situation. Also, always love seeing your smiling face.
Miss you, my dear Kathleen!
Good one! But next video… I mean you’re on a cruise. I want ocean views! LOL. I get it though. The work-out reinforces your message. Balance indulgence with healthy choices. Good job. And enjoy your cruise!
Haha! That WOULD be a brag post indeed. 😉
Wow, that’s crazy! I hope the man makes it off the cruise OK. Good for you for seizing each moment–to enjoy yourself and share some of your wisdom with the rest of us. Hope you have a wonderful time!
I don’t think I’d label it wisdom!! Just a snapshot of my thoughts, for what they’re worth. He survived. Not sure about quality of life…sigh.
The toxic complainers will suck the energy right out of us. Great job jumping on that bike, I do the same thing. Best of luck to the man.
Many thanks, Matt. I find the bike (and aerobic exercise in general) lifts my mood. Cheers!