Ailana’s Journal—2026-03-30 (Patreon)

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SKETCHY START by Allen Geven

It’s still an hour before I’m supposed to be here, and already, I need to make a report to Chief Petty Officer Hale. Guys my age—read this and see what you think.

My boss here is Chief Petty Officer Marcus Hale, and he’s supportive of me doing the walkthrough work, so he suggested I come in early some days and leave early if everything is ship shape.

Today, I came early in to change out light bulbs in some of the offices (Converting to LED) before anyone was at their desks. I stopped in the break room to microwave a sausage biscuit before getting started.

The microwave dinged just as someone crashed through the door. I looked up to see the girl—mid twenties—who sits at the desk outside Chief Whitaker’s office, backing through the door with a backpack, lunch bag, and coffee mug.

She turned to me and scowled, which surprised me as much as what she said. “Why are you staring at me?”

“I wasn’t staring.”

“You were.”

I guess I got defensive. “It’s 5 a.m. and you burst through the door like a SWAT team. I just looked up.”

“You always stare at me when you come in the office.”

“You’re the receptionist. I can’t get in without passing you. And when I come in you always look at me and say ‘Can I help you?’ so I’m definitely not staring.”

I picked up my coffee and moved toward the door, planning to leave once she moved out of the way. But she didn’t.

“I’m not a reactionist." Her tone was defiant. “I’m the administrative assistant.”

“Well,” I said, still waiting to make an exit, “you sit at the receptionist desk.”

She rolled her eyes. “Are you trying to see if I’m interested in you? I’m not!”

“Lord no! My daughter’s older than you. I have snow boots older than you.”

“Why would you have snow boots? You’re such a creep.”

I’d had enough. “If you’ll move away, I’ll leave and won’t have to add that you blocked the door when I report what you said to the XPO.”

“You’re reporting this?” She looked panicked.

“As soon as he gets here. Now let me leave.”

The last thing she said as I left was, “You don’t have to report this.”

“Yes, I do,” I replied.

That happens next.

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GOOD MORNING

So, guess where I am? Hints—not aft, yes lounge. By now, you might be getting familiar with the places on Savannah’s Charm.

I’m half-ready for today. I’ve got some khakis laid out for when we go ashore. I’ve also decided to go with a ponytail today. I actually don’t know why!

The plan for today is to—no surprise—head into Corpus Christi to get pictures and notes for content we’ll create. Jason is with me today, and we’ll check in with you later on.

This will be our last day ashore before we dock in South Padre Island. The voyage will come to a bittersweet ending mid-morning on Wednesday. It will take over a day to get there because we’ll take our time and not rush. That means tomorrow will be spent entirely aboard Savannah’s Charm—unless we stop for a swim somewhere along the way.

I honestly think this has been a fun three weeks. It was sketched out, as I said, by Sasha as “18 Days at Sea,” but we added longer stays in some places. For instance, this is our second day in Corpus Christi.

So with that, I should get back to getting ready for the day. Hope to see you soon.

In the meantime, I hope you have a great Sunday morning. See you soon!

THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS

Today, Jason and I went to The Art Museum of South Texas, and it turned into one of those quiet, steady days that fills you up more than you expect.

Sasha, Clay, Micah, and Jasmine stayed back to keep pushing forward on SwimFit, and Josh and Geoni had a meeting about the adoption before heading over to the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. It felt like everyone was moving in their own direction for a few hours—but all of it good, all of it meaningful.

Jason and I took our time at the museum. We walked slowly, letting ourselves linger where something caught our attention. We ended up with a lot of photos and notes—honestly more than I expected—which should turn into several good articles once I sort through everything.

There’s something about being in a space like that that slows your thinking just enough to notice details you’d normally rush past. It really was a great visit.

Of course, I feel compelled to share a little of what I learned about this place.

The museum itself has a really interesting history. It originally opened in the late 1930s, created as part of a broader effort to bring art and cultural access to the South Texas region.

Over time, it evolved into what it is today, with its current building designed to reflect the coastal environment—clean lines, light stone, and a structure that feels almost like it belongs to the shoreline. It’s supported through a mix of public funding, private donations, and community partnerships, which shows in how accessible and well-maintained everything feels.

I think part of what makes it so popular is that balance—it’s thoughtful without feeling intimidating. You can walk in without knowing anything and still come away with something meaningful.

We left feeling like we’d actually spent time somewhere—not just passed through it.

I’ll check in later tonight. Dinner will be on the yacht, and we’ll start getting everything ready to set sail in the morning.

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GOOD NIGHT

Everyone has returned to Savannah’s Charm and dinner is over. We worked through the checklist of things we needed to do before shoving off for a full day in the Gulf. So what next? Naturally, popcorn.

I hope everyone reading this had a great day. I know a lot of people drag through Mondays, but by now, most of you have made it.

Tomorrow, we set sail for home. Everything aboard the yacht is ready.

And if I stop and think about it, I’m ready to get home as well. I have three weeks’ worth of notes and pictures to turn into articles to sell. I’m now locked into two different ghostwriting projects that look like they’ll be ongoing for some time to come.

And I have that wedding on the horizon on my mind.

With two months to go, I’m not saying we’ll spend every day in South Padre Island, but there is a lot of work to be done. Before we launch on even a short trip somewhere, we need to get some things checked off the to-do list.

But there’s another day and a few hours of sailing left before we get home. It will be a fun day as we make our way south.

With that, let me end the day.

May your days be full of blessings that bring you peace, joy, and prosperity, and may your heart be full of grace, gratitude, and generosity.

Good night.

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