4th Edition of “5 Thoughts from Dustin- Videos"

4th Edition of “5 Thoughts from Dustin- Videos” 

Welcome to the fourth edition of “5 Thoughts from Dustin.” We hope you enjoy the inner workings of my calm, collected, introvert husband as he processes life on a ship, in Africa, serving as an electrician. Related to me not feeling well, I haven’t asked Dustin what his “5 thoughts a day” are for weeks. With him being the extremely talkative man he is, NOT, he has not really volunteered any thoughts either. Hahah… The other day I was looking at Dustin’s phone as we use his phone camera to take our pictures. I had a good giggle at the photos he has and some of the videos. Enjoy the storms, the rain, and the singing that the deck crew does every Thursday morning before they start their shifts. Enjoy Dustin and his coworker playing with a giant water bug on the deck and a snail cruising along in the grass in the port. Ha. Guess this time we have more than just “5 Thoughts from Dustin” we have Africa through his camera lens. His thoughts are in black and my extra information is in (green). 

Thursday, November 20

1. I am looking forward to some nice ice cold fridge water from home. He texted me that. Ha!

2. Do you want some teri’yukcy” chicken? Dustin was texting me options for lunch when I was unwell in bed. He’s never been a fan of teriyaki, chicken. It sure made me laugh when he texted that. 

3. Dustin sent me the photo of him all sweaty after work on our couch in our room. They say Africa changes people. It sure has changed Dustin, he then sent me the photo of him looking like a little felt person. Haha. We aren’t big fans of AI, but it did change Dustin into a cute little felt man with an afro. I laughed out loud. I think it may be one of my favorite pictures of him ever!  It even did a pretty good job representing the photos on the wall behind our couch. 

Friday, November 21

1. I just want a BIG glass of water with ice in it from our refrigerator at home. Now I have really done it to this man, he did not even mention Pepsi! His standards have REALLY lowered. ☺ He hasn’t had a Pepsi, not even the “fake Pepsi” here for over 5-6 weeks. Pray for him! ☺  

Monday, November 24

1. That was A LOT of rain. We tried to capture some videos of the rain, but it just doesn’t do it justice. The volume of water falling from the sky is unreal and one of my favorite things in Africa. It’s like gallons of water are just dumping from the sky. Dustin asked the captain if we could watch the storm from the bridge. It was a bit dryer in there. 

2. Holy cow that was close! Dustin was watching the thunderstorm from deck 7 outside the ship for awhile before I joined him the other day. When I came out the door lightening lit up the entire sky, the electricity on land across from us all went out, and a massive thunder clap felt like it shook the ship. It was impressive! I thought it cannot be a good idea to be watching a lightning storm on top of a metal ship. We went back to our cabin after awhile and watched the storm from our window. The lightening went on for over 4 hours. We were wishing the other ships in port would turn off their lights so we could really see the storm. 

3. I love my job! I said, “You sarcastic man.” Dustin said, “Oh, yes, that was sarcastic. I asked him what the other electricians were doing. Dustin noted the other guys were servicing lights on the mast. In case you don’t know, the mast is the tall vertical pole on the top deck of the ship. It elevates navigation lights, radio aerials, and other communication and signaling equipment. It’s an estimated 40 feet up in the air off the top deck of the ship. I asked Dustin if he would rather be doing that. He quickly replied, not in this heat!” 

4. It’s still hot. I have not acclimated to it yet and I don’t think I will. 

5. I don’t know. 

6. I still want a BIG glass of water with ice from our fridge! 

Tuesday, November 25

1.  I just want food I can pronounce. We have a VERY talented galley team and they make over 1,200 meals a day, I believe. My dad knew exactly because he served in the dining room here in 2012 and he told me how many meals the dining room/galley team served a day. We have not gone hungry, but are getting a great cultural and culinary exposure here. Dustin often Googles what the menu says to know what is being served. ☺ 

2. I just want a BIG glass of water with ice in it from our fridge. 

3. Oh, I still want a Pepsi! Phew, I was getting concerned. He hadn’t mentioned Pepsi for days. 

4. I want our fridge to be on the same level as our bedroom. We walk up one deck here to water. We walk down one deck or up 3 decks to get a cup of ice. 

5. I don’t want to be an electrician on a cruise ship. Maritime electrician work is not my favorite.

6. I want our laundry room on the same floor as our bedroom. We go up 3 decks here for laundry. 

7. I read a book about camping... it was intents!

8. I read a book on antigravity...I couldn't put it down! 

9. I was starting to read a book about black holes... but it was too dark!

10. I tried to read a book about xrays... I could see right through it! 

11. I read a book about electricity... it really sparked my interest!

12. I read a book about weight lifting... it was heavy! Dustin texted me ALL those jokes. I asked him if the made them up... He sure did! Bet you guys didn't know Dustin was so good at "dad jokes & so punny!" 

When the computer world is not against me, I will try to post the photos again. I have been trying now for FAR too long and I need to step away from the computer. Grrr.. :)