Day 18 - Thu 8 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was the drinking session in the Dublin pub.

I am grateful for the hot water in the sauna shower this morning.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Getting up early to view Cape Horn as we approached it.

2) Going out for the evening without any of the other passengers.

3) Speaking in Spanish to lots of people at the pub.

Day 17 - Wed 7 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was reading the Guardian sports pages.

I am grateful for the calm crossing of the Drake Passage.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Skipping breakfast.

2) Eating only a small lunch.

3) Spending most of the day resting in bed rather than socialising.

Day 16 - Tue 6 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was swimming in the Antarctic Ocean.

I am grateful to the guy who took a photo of me swimming.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Having a rest instead of kayaking again after lunch.

2) Skipping dinner after eating a big breakfast and lunch.

3) Remembering to do this journal everyday.

Day 15 - Mon 5 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was speaking with Leanne and the boys.

I am grateful to the chef for making such great food.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Putting my hand up for kayaking despite the bad weather.

2) Eating a moderate amount of food at the buffet.

3) Going to the ship's bar to socialize after dinner.

Day 14 - Sun 4 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was the afternoon zodiac trip to land.

I am grateful to the purser for helping me to use the satellite phone every day.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Not going out on the zodiac ride in the wind and rain this morning.

2) Trying to call home every day.

3) Self-reflection regarding my interaction with others on the boat.

Day 13 - Sat 3 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was visiting the bridge at night, seeing the spotlights checking for icebergs.

I am grateful for having the opportunity to sleep and rest in bed during the day, while I have been ill.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Getting dressed out in the corridor, so as not to wake my roommate.

2) Trying to phone home again even though I could not get through.

3) Answering emails even though I haven't felt like going online.

Day 12 - Fri 2 Mar 2012

The highlight of my day was the sauna and hot shower before breakfast.

I am grateful to the ship's doctor for taking the time to see me.

I would like to acknowledge myself for:

1) Letting my roommate have a lie-in by showering downstairs.

2) Staying in bed when I really wanted to socialise upstairs.

3) Not taking zodiac trip because I was feeling dizzy.