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MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA PARADISE - DOESN'T SUCK!

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I just got off my 2 night / 3 day cruise on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised . There were a lot of things I liked and a couple I didn't ... Before we get into it, you need to understand a few things... 1. Who/What is Margaritaville at Sea ? Originally, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which was founded in late 2014, the company began operating cruises in February 2015 with the Grand Celebration. In 2018, the company added the Grand Classica. In May 2022, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville brand partnered to rebrand the company as Margaritaville at Sea. The Grand Classica was refurbished and renamed the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise . (I'm not sure what got refurbished in 2022 but) In 2024, Margaritaville at Sea acquired the former Costa Atlantica and refurbished it to become the Margaritaville at Sea Islander The ISLANDER sails out of Tampa and has won SEVERAL AWARDS this year. Fans love it and I...
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10 nuisances I'm thankful for and why.

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Someone who loves me recently encouraged me to be more positive. It seems my negativity (though often cleverly disguised as sarcastic humor) had really started to affect who I was presenting myself to be. So, I've decided to be more intentional about being positive. Here's a list of 10 things that I've often considered nuisances - and why they're truly blessings. (feel free to add your own!) I AM THANKFUL FOR: And WHY   Cold Toilet Seats: evidence that seat's been unoccupied for a while. My Commute: 40 minutes every morning to wrap my mind around what I hope to accomplish over the next 8 hours and 40 more to leave it all at work and reacquaint myself with family life. Being awakened with "Daddy, I have a nosebleed": I'm a daddy. My Mortgage: A house I'm hoping to pay for eventually and a generous bank who trusts me to do so. TAXES: I'm part of an economic system that affords me the privilege to dream big and see some of those dreams reali...
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ETERNAL SECURITY

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I can’t walk into an elevator without rubbing my fanny on the buttons.  Wait… re-read… Yes, it’s true. A few years ago the building where I work implemented security measures.  All employees have to have a key card.  It’s not like I work in fort Knox or anything – but we’re a state-wide religious organization so it’s possible any kook could show up at any time.  Upon arrival to the building before or after regular hours, the key card will open the gate (drawbridge) into the complex.  After parking in the garage, the keycard will alert the first door of the building to open. But don’t pull on the handle. That might damage the machinery.  Then there’s a second door to pass through into the holy of holies … a quick scan there and you’re in the basement.  But wait, there’s more. You can get on the elevator. But you can’t go anywhere without your key card.  Waive the magical rectangle in front of the sensor and then you’re cleared for take-off. It ...
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Fashion Trends I almost missed…and maybe should have.

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I just got new glasses .  They’re the modern Buddy Holly adaptations that all the cool worship leader types are wearing these days.  I’ve wanted to get more ‘fashionista’ but choices are limited when you’re … hefty.   Upon receiving my glasses ($7 from Zenni Optical) I was worried history would repeat itself for me.  It seems as soon as I catch up to cool, it moves on leaving me feeling like an anachronism .  So here’s a list of those fashion-come-lately moments for Jon. Zany Zappers :    I absolutely had to have a pair of these stupid sunglasses with built in lights around the frames.    The battery compartment was tethered to the end so they weren’t really that handy for sport fishing or baseball games or your visit to the beach.    But they were amazingly cool … for about a week. Parachute Pants .  Hard to believe but I saved my money for months to buy a pair of these nylon wonders.  Unfortunately, s...
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MOVING DAY

Scripture says, "ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss"  - so I'm going to ask and I'm going to be specific. I need help moving on Saturday 1/3/09.  I need four to six brawny folks who can keep the furniture moving.  Bring your dolly and hand trucks, your gloves and advil. I need a one or two women folk who can keep Crystal from losing her mind and I need them all to be able to work for Pizza. Please let me know if I can count on your help. Who needs to watch football??! Call or text 770.601.8191
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Welcome to The JonSpiration

Everybody's doing it right? I figured I needed a blog that's all my own because certainly there are thoughts rolling around in the dusty corners of my mind that many might find intriguing. Perhaps you'll stop and take a look much like passing a wreck on the highway. Maybe you'll be so moved you'll have to ask your friends, family and coworkers, "Hey, did you get your daily dose of JONSPIRATION today?" Of course that would obligate me to a DAILY dose wouldn't it? Thanks to namethingy.com for the help with the clever name. Thanks to Spencer Breedlove, Chip Wheeler, and Brandt Farmer for finally making me feel like such a loser because I didn't yet have my own blog with my own name. I figured if Spencer can do this - certainly I can too. So there's the auspicious welcome note. I must get back to work and I'll be straining to bring you your next does of JonSpiriation.
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