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Cruise Predictions

April 24, 2012 by Julie 62 Comments

The hype surrounding our upcoming cruise is growing among our group of friends at an exponential rate.

Last night Ryan’s cousin Daniel sent out a lengthy email that almost made me pee my pants from laughing so hard this morning.

Sadie literally walked into our home office as I was cracking up and gave me a blank stare as if to say, “What in the world is going on in here and why am I not a part of the fun?”

vizsla stare

Daniel’s email included cruise predictions and MVP forecasts among other random anecdotes.

Confused?

Let me break it down…

Cruise Predictions

The cruise predictions detailed Daniel’s forecast for the ridiculous behavior and crazy shenanigans that will occur on the cruise.

There was one particular prediction that I think you guys may get a kick out of since it applies to the blog…

cruise predictions

Should be a good time. Smile

And in case you’re unfamiliar with what exactly a “yard” is, here’s a little glimpse…

yard

Cruise MVP

The MVP forecast in Daniel’s email dates back to cruises from years past.

Daniel actually had a Cruise MVP trophy professionally made for previous cruises. Based upon a group vote, the person who “brings the most heat” aboard the cruise is awarded the Cruise MVP.

On our previous cruise in September 2009, the Cruise MVP went to the whole group (it was an awesome cruise!), but this year we’re hoping to actually have one winner.

Daniel (and my) money is on my friend Laurel…

laurel

Laurel is the one who got the ball rolling on the whole cruise idea in the first place and is always a good time!

Okay, I think I got all the cruise talk out of my system and I promise not to talk about the cruise again today. Thanks for baring with me. I’m just getting way too excited and the growing enthusiasm from my friends is pumping me up even more!

Lunch

Today’s lunch came together in a flash.

chicken with salsa and avocado

I added some avocado and bunch of shredded chicken from last night’s dinner to a Tupperware container filled with some of the fresh salsa I made on Sunday.

chicken avocado salsa

I found myself gravitating toward any bite with avocado in it. So good!

I also ate a cup of strawberry Greek yogurt for some sweetness.

voskos greek yogurt

Off to be productive…

Question of the Afternoon

  • What is one of your favorite memories with your group of friends?

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Comments

  1. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Um, I officially want to be a member of your group of friends 😀 hehe…enjoy the rest of your day!

    Reply
  2. Yellow Haired Girl says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I love this!! You guys are going to have so much fun. I look forward to seeing the 10% of photos that actually are fit to print 😉

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      haha! i hope to have at least five photos to share. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    y’all are too funny!! You’re going to have a blast!

    Reply
  4. Kristin says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    A cruise is definitely something worth talking about! After returning from one in February I completely understand your excitement… Have so much fun!!

    Reply
  5. Taylor says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    My most memorable friend time moment was at a friends wedding. Clearly, I’ve been to tons of weddings but this one stands out as we all had a dance off, there may have been spinning on heads, slidding on knees and spilling wine on the bride. My husband got the award for party animal when he broke his ankle “break dancing”… oh the memories!

    Have a blast on the cruise Julie!

    Reply
  6. Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    All this talk about your upcoming cruise and all the fun activities you have planned makes me really want to go on a cruise with all of my friends! I love your themed dinner idea!

    Reply
  7. Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    That’s so fun! Whenever mY group of friends have a fun event coming up the ridiculous and hilarious emails pick up big time…. It’s such a fun way to get seriously excited about an upcoming event!!
    My favorite memories with my group of friends involve a ski trip that we all take every year. It’s three days of reverting back to our college selves!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:51 pm

      totally agree! the hype leading up to the trip is always so fun. 🙂 a ski trip sounds like a blast!

      Reply
  8. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Haha it sounds like you’ve got a great group of friends there, and that you’ll have a blast on this cruise! I’ve only been on one cruise, but we had a good time!

    Reply
  9. Krista @ A Belle in DC says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    I think dance parties in college stand out the most- and was recreated at our friend’s wedding. It looks like your MVP pick should have a blog!

    Reply
  10. Laurel says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Blog shout out!!!! I can’t even work… I’m so excited! I’m so excited! I’m. so. scared. I really want my name on that trophy!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:53 pm

      a jessie spano reference? man, this cruise is already off to a stellar start! 1.5 daysssssss!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
  11. Khushboo says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    All this holiday talk is getting me pumped about mine! Come on Thursday!

    Reply
  12. Becca says

    April 24, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    I have some fantastic pictures of us at Señor Frogs with some lovely yard beverages 🙂 haha! I’m excited for you as I can just imagine how much fun you are going to have. I’m excited for the cruise re-cap!

    Reply
  13. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    It sounds like you are going to have such a fun time! So excited for you! Your making me excited for my honeymoon but I have to wait until August for that. Until then I’ll live through you 🙂

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      woohooooo! where are you going on your honeymoon?

      Reply
      • Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

        April 24, 2012 at 2:06 pm

        Sandals in Antigua 🙂

        Reply
        • peanutbutterfingers says

          April 24, 2012 at 2:29 pm

          sounds amazing! have a GREAT time!

          Reply
        • Lauren says

          April 26, 2012 at 3:59 pm

          My husband and I honeymooned in Sandals Antigua! It was AMAZING! You are going to have a blast!!

          Reply
  14. Alex @ therunwithin says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    The cruise is going to be a blast. You should all make lists like that – or maybe even a bucket list of your cruise. Those always make trips more fun! (Even though I doubt you need it!)

    Reply
  15. Mrs Type A says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    I miss all my weekends with my law school friends. We all just had standing plans going out every weekend and had the best time. There were many drunken days spent at the pool and many tailgates. Sigh!

    Reply
  16. Alysha @Shesontherun says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    It sounds SO LAME now, but our high school band trips to florida were a blast. All my friends were in band and we got to cruise Disney, Sea World and Universal Studios without hardly any adult supervision. Now that a lot of us are living in different states or are married/have kids, it’s nice to look back on those trips of complete freedom.

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  17. Stephanie says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Your cruise sounds like a ton of fun!

    Every year, starting back in 2006, my friends and I have rented beach houses in North Carolina and planned a week-long vacation there. We pool our money and buy food for the week, beer and booze, and we share in the responsibilities of the house (i.e. cleaning, cooking, etc). It takes 3-4 months to plan every year, all volunteer time. The first year we had 28 people, now we’re usually in the mid-upper 60s each year! The core group of friends was my husband’s college crew, and then everyone just kind of brings in new people every year. My best friend from HS goes now, and some of our local friends are also going this year.

    It is a blast and often leads to some of the best memories.

    Reply
  18. Amy @Health Hungry says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Ok, LOL for real at that beer! And I’m giggling at the email too… Best memories with friends involves a MN lake, pontoon, sunshine, and cocktails! I LOVE summer on a pontoon! I’m not sure about the cruise ship – but I’m excited to see your adventures 🙂

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I want to be in your group of friends! Sounds like so much fun!!

    Reply
  20. Katie @ Katie Moves says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    My best friend and I went to Key West….best time i’ve ever, ever, had and we want to go back soon!

    Reply
  21. Ellie@Fit for the Soul says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Yikes, that is ONE BIG BEER MUG!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      haha! it was a boot of beer. 🙂 the objective was for everyone at the table to finish it without putting it down.

      Reply
  22. Lindsey says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Going houseboating in the summers. We used to go every summer since my in-laws owned a houseboat. We’d go for a week and I am not sure I could keep up now, it was quite the wild week..

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  23. Bailey says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    You’re cruise sounds awsome! I wish i lived in Florida so I could take advantage of cheap cruises.

    Btw, your lunch always look so great. I wish i was that creative in the kitchen!

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  24. Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Haha I’m sure you’ll get a few “safe” pictures! Some of my best memories are going to the beach and to the rodeo with my friends.

    Reply
  25. Lisa says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I love avocado and chicken together, yum! That is the perfect size drink 😉 Do you go on your cruise super soon? I would not be able to contain my excitement either, I get really happy and enthusiastic about things

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    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      we leave on thursday. i can’t wait!

      Reply
  26. Shannon says

    April 24, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Pretty sure I’ll be making my favs starting tomorrow at my Bachelorette Party in Cabo San Lucas! You and I may both be partaking in a yard, Julie 🙂

    So far my favorites have been on girls trips to Vegas..oh good times.

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  27. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Can’t wait to see that 10% 🙂 Hah. And now I REALLY want to go on a cruise! Between you and Tina’s talk about it, it sounds amazing. I’ve never been before! Now to convince the husband…..

    Reply
  28. Ashley @ Sweat for Sweets says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    This is awesome! It’s so great that your friends were able to get together to book something – I always find it so difficult to find the right time/price for a big group, so thanks for the inspiration 😉

    And that lunch! OMG that looks incredible. And this is coming from a girl who is allergic to avocado…

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  29. Mandi says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Favorite memory with my group of friends…in college there was a group of girls who lived in one house (myself included) and a group of guys who lived in another house about 5 miles down the road. We were in a full on prank battle. The guys rolled our house so we snuck in to their house while they were gone and stole every single scrap of toilet paper, paper towel, kleenex, napkin, EVERYTHING. Then to retaliate they snuck in to our house while we were gone and stole our mattresses and drove them to another friend’s house who lived over an hour away! Good times.

    Have fun on your cruise! I’ve never been but I’m going in November with my hubby!

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  30. Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony says

    April 24, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Any great avocado recipes you have, please share! LOVE them!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      April 24, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      have you tried dark chocolate avocado mousse yet? three ingredients and it’s AMAZING: https://www.pbfingers.com/2012/03/06/dark-chocolate-avocado-mousse/

      Reply
      • Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony says

        April 24, 2012 at 9:06 pm

        Not yet! But while you’re downing drinks and enjoying your birthday I’ll probably be whipping up a batch! 😉

        Reply
  31. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Ahhh we’re going on a cruise in July and I can’t wait!! I haven’t been on a cruise since I was a sophomore in college (so about 10 years ago), but they are always such a good time! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I’ve never been on a cruise, but I want to badly! Have so much fun!

    Reply
  33. Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Omigosh, I’m so excited for your cruise with all of your friends! I love hearing about it– you are going to have a fantastic time! I love how into it your friends are too- love that email!

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  34. Agnes says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I was laughing at your post today. MVP cruise forecast??? uuummmm how awesome? and cruise awards? You guys are giving me some great ideas! I hope you and your hubby have an amazing cruise and maybe and upcoming award in the near future? haha!

    Reply
  35. Beks says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Cruises are awesome. Feel free to talk about it as much as you want so I can imagine I’m on one, too! Have fun!

    Reply
  36. Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Sounds like you guys are going to have so much fun, so excited for you!!

    Reply
  37. Amanda says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/04/starbucks-happy-hour-2012.html

    Just thought I’d share! 🙂

    Reply
  38. krystal @ coffeecardiogoddess says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    This made me laugh!! I want to see a pic of you actually drinking a yard. Is it baf if I post a pic of me drinking one on my blog? Haha. Im thinking its inevitable. There will be pics with fruity drinks! Thats the whole point of a tropical vacation.

    Reply
  39. Debbie says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Sounds hilarious! You should definitely share more cruise predictions! Your excitement definitely comes across in your writing, I love it! haha. Also loved that the first thing i saw when i opened your post was a picture of Sadie 🙂

    Reply
  40. Jennifer (The Gourmetour) says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    A month and a half ago… Myrtle Beach, SC. Time of our lives. Can’t wait to have many more. And well, actually… this entire spring. It’s our senior spring and we’ve been having the time of our lives!

    Reply
  41. Hillary says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    A good, successful trip = one where very few pictures are blog/FB worthy. Go get ’em, Julie!

    Reply
  42. Jennifer says

    April 24, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Your cruise sounds like tons of fun. Our favorite trips are camping with the same 30 people every Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day for the past 15 years.

    It is always wonderful with lots of ATVing, fishing, bow hunting (over Labor Day), cooking contests and of course, tons of beer and beer games.

    I love that everyone’s kids look forward to it as much as the adults and my adults kids have started going with their kids now.

    Reply
  43. Sarah @ RunningChickago says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    haha love the predictions! too funny.
    your lunch looks so delicious! definitely going to be making that in the near future. i’ve been craving avocados, and this seems like a great way to have them 🙂

    Reply
  44. Jentry Nielsen says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Sounds like such a fun time! I am jealous!

    That is hilarious about the blogging pictures!

    A group of us went to Lake Powell last year and camped on the beach. It was so much fun we’ve decided to make it a yearly trip, and we want to try switching up beaches!

    Reply
  45. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Omg I’m so excited for you guys! have the best time!!

    Reply
  46. Brianna @ Don't Eat Crap says

    April 24, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    You get the best photos of Sadie. I wish I knew how to get better photos of Buster the Puggle.

    Reply
  47. Laura @ Backstage Balance says

    April 24, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Too funny! Looks like you guys are going to have an awesome time.
    Does ‘brings the most heat’ mean there are automatic points for the person who sneaks the most booze onto the cruise in their ‘water bottles’?

    Reply
  48. janet says

    April 24, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    The light reflecting on Sadie’s whiskers is amazing!

    Reply
  49. Chelsea says

    April 24, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Senior prom was the most amazing night with my friends. Such a blast! Followed by an even more amazing weekend in Austin at a lake house!

    But on another note I’m the same way with salads! Gimme the avocado, mmm.

    Reply
  50. Brittney says

    April 24, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    In my public speaking class today, a girl did her persuasive speech on why everyone should go on a cruise. I want to go now!

    Reply
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