That’s right, John and Patrice, all the way from Cape Cod, MA! The people who raised me and fed me will be joining me on Cayamo. After years and years of them taking care of me, I’m excited to finally take care of them for a change. This will be my ninth cruise with Sixthman; I’m so freaking excited that I won’t have to get off this one and call my mom to tell her how it. She’ll be right there with me!
True story: a year and a half ago when I thought about moving to Atlanta, I called my Dad from San Diego to tell him about the jobs for which I had applied. The first job I found was for a health care firm to work as a consultant, and the other “job involved music, concerts, and cruises in the Caribbean. And they pay me!” His next question was where I found this company: “Craigslist!!” Now, this made my dad slightly skeptical; I don’t know why though, I’ve heard nothing but good stories and truthful offers on that site. In fact, right now I’m waiting for a Nigerian prince to return my $10,000 investment next week. Also found on Craigslist!
Anyways, back to my Dad. I believe the first words out of his mouth were “scam” and “jobs like that don’t exist,” which is completely understandable. As the story goes, I got the job with Sixthman and after an excited phone call from me on my first day in the office, he quickly came around and has since become Sixthman’s biggest fan.
Last night before our Sixthman meeting, I ran across the street to meet with my parents for a drink at a local restaurant down here in Miami. My mom excitedly pulled me aside and told me she shared a shuttle ride from the airport with Shawn Mullins, and my dad told me that he has been listening to Zac Brown non-stop.
They both work day jobs, and they’re both workaholics, so I’m glad I gave them an excuse to get away for seven days without cell phone reception and an internet connection. My dad’s new email auto-reply: “I am currently out at sea on Cayamo with a rum-drink in my hand. I will have NO communication with the outside world for the next 7 days. I am unreachable by email, cell phone, and carrier pigeon.” Atta boy!
Today begins the longest cruise in the history of Sixthman, and John and Patrice are there to join in on the fun. Life is good today.
Adios, and vaya con Dios!
-Steve