Cruisin?

Tomorrow, I head out into the open seas ... with a mix of emotions. I accepted an invitation from a friend in the springtime to board a cruise ship — a first for me — for four days of fun in the Bahamas. There will be four of us — just girls — soaking in the sun, the sand, the wind and the waves.

I will say that I'm not as excited as I should be because I will be without my husband — for the first time since we've been married. I'll also admit that I'm slightly nervous. There still isn't word about whether the trip will be canceled or rerouted due to Tropical Storm Hanna, which is supposed to strengthen back into a hurricane by tomorrow. And Ike, already a hurricane, is following close behind, trailed by Josephine.

So, if everything goes as planned, I'll be seaside — but hopefully not seasick — until Sunday, back home with a glowing tan, new friendships and memories I can look back on with a smile.