Listen to the Mustn'ts

“Listen to the Musn't's child, Listen to the Don't's. Listen to the Shouldn't's, the Impossibles, the Won't's. Listen to the Never Haves, then Listen close to me. ANYthing can happen, child, ANYthing can Be.”

 
Shel Silverstein (1930-1999);
Poet, Songwriter, Musician

I think back to when I first learned anything about cruising sometimes when I meet newbies. I hear their stories and see the excitement on their faces as they speak of their "plans". I love basking in their glow. I, too, have that same excitement. The feeling never goes away. Acknowledging our blessings in the midst of a financial drought, broken parts or crappy weather can be difficult but nothing but pure joy emits when your dreams actually become reality. It's the singing in the rain that fosters growth!;)

As a newbie, I knew nothing of the fears or doubts that I know now after experience. Even with that knowledge I still chose to believe that anything is possible because it is! I've seen it in our projects, attacking these large seemingly endless refits and turning them into just another check off the list!

This year will be a big one for Felicity as we are tying up several loose ends including the fuel system, the heads (including installation of 2 new toilets, flooring and counter tops), installing new batteries & battery charge, purchasing and installing a new generator (Major, major) just to list a few!! Who knows we may even be able to fit in a few quick trips to The Keys & The Bahamas!