Hey guys, sorry it has been so long! Things have been changing all over the place for me! Since being transferred to Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, you can safely say that my dreams are coming true. This is the ship i wanted from the beginning of my idea of being a personal trainer on a cruise ship! I can't believe I made it this far.
I have two of the BEST Collegues in the world. Mic and Jack take really good care of me and I am blessed to share a business and a fitness center with them. The money is good here. Better than Celebrity for sure, But the social life here in non existent. I am really beginning to struggle with having a social life. That said, my life is becoming very healty.Boring, but healthy. I train, eat better (because the food here sucks, so i eat normal sized portions), and I sleep a lot more than I did on solstice. I think it might have something to do with the fact that there is no free cheese and the wine selection is shit. So i must be better off.
The caribbean is the same old same old. I go to the eastern carib one week (st. thomas, st. maarten, nassau, bahamas) and then I go west to Labadee, Haiti, Costa Maya, and Cozumel in mexico.) I like the Mexican ports, I always have. I made an american friend in Costa Maya. His nam is Steve and he owns a restaurant on the beach called the tropicante.
It's one of those places that you walk by and think to yourself...hhmm ,I really shouldn't eat there-it doesn't look too good, too happening...but they have the BEST MEXICAN FOOD AND MARGARITAS ON THE ISLAND!!!! I can't wait until tomorrow to I can go there for a proper meal with real cheese! Amazing what makes me happy these days!
TTFN
XOXO
About Me
- shipshape2010
- CARIBBEAN, SEA, U.S. Outlying Islands
- I'm the Onboard Fitness Director for the Oasis of the Seas...world's most amazing cruise ship ever built. yes, dreams really DO come true!!! Is also known as a modern day 8th world wonder of the world.I love this life and this experience.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, December 23, 2010
it's been forever!
Hey All,
I know that I have not updated this think in an eternity. I wonder if anyone still is following? Well if you are then here's the scoop:
Christmas is in 2 days and it doesn't feel like Christmas to me at all. Being here is very hard right now. I'm surrounded by palm trees and sunshine, but that's not Christmas. I should be surrounded by wool coats and family. That's Christmas. I wasn't in a position to really celebrate advent this year. There is only mass on board 2 times per year; Christmas Eve at midnight and then again on easter sunday.
I am really missing church and really missing my family. But I DID choose this experience and for the most part I am really enjoying living on a cruise ship in the middle of the caribbean, but this week and next week are challenging. I honestly can't wait for these 2 cruises to be over with. Sad to say, but truth.
We had our crew Christmas party Tuesday night up in the Sky Lounge on deck 14. I got dressed up and danced the night away with friends. That was really fun I eneded up dancning until 4am, at which time they then asked me to leave. Hahah.
I will write more and post a photo a bit later, time for me to go teach stretch class.
XOXO
I know that I have not updated this think in an eternity. I wonder if anyone still is following? Well if you are then here's the scoop:
Christmas is in 2 days and it doesn't feel like Christmas to me at all. Being here is very hard right now. I'm surrounded by palm trees and sunshine, but that's not Christmas. I should be surrounded by wool coats and family. That's Christmas. I wasn't in a position to really celebrate advent this year. There is only mass on board 2 times per year; Christmas Eve at midnight and then again on easter sunday.
I am really missing church and really missing my family. But I DID choose this experience and for the most part I am really enjoying living on a cruise ship in the middle of the caribbean, but this week and next week are challenging. I honestly can't wait for these 2 cruises to be over with. Sad to say, but truth.
We had our crew Christmas party Tuesday night up in the Sky Lounge on deck 14. I got dressed up and danced the night away with friends. That was really fun I eneded up dancning until 4am, at which time they then asked me to leave. Hahah.
I will write more and post a photo a bit later, time for me to go teach stretch class.
XOXO
Friday, November 26, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello everyone!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thankagiving yesterday with many things to be thankful for. I'm so thankful for this opportunity that i took, it has changed my life. It is making me appreciate everything and everyone back home so much more.
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner last night in the Grand Epernay formal dining room with 5 7 other people from the following countries(it was their first thanksgiving) Israel, Spain, England, Scotland and Australia. I'm so blessed to have friends from just about every country in the world. It's going to make traveling so much more fun now that I have places to go and people to see. Not to mention experienced personal tour guides for all the places I want to see! So exciting. Last night will mark the first thanksgiving in my entire life that I didn't over eat! WOW!Shocking. I didn't even have desert...I had something better-the CHEESE PLATE. My relationship with cheese has really ignited since coming on board. I'm such a sucker for goat, feta, blue and brie. Oh man! (wedding bells-lol)
I do miss my family and friends...you all need to come see me. December/January look like fantastic times to cruise! C'mon! For all of the MHCC HT students...you NEED to take a feild trip to come and see me! NEED! In fact all of you who are reading this need to come and visit.
Business is beginning to pick up a bit and people are beginning to take their health more seriously. The more serious they are about their health the better i Do. Things have been going well the last 2 cruises...awesome really.
ok, enough for now. Love you
XOXO
Hope you all had a wonderful Thankagiving yesterday with many things to be thankful for. I'm so thankful for this opportunity that i took, it has changed my life. It is making me appreciate everything and everyone back home so much more.
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner last night in the Grand Epernay formal dining room with 5 7 other people from the following countries(it was their first thanksgiving) Israel, Spain, England, Scotland and Australia. I'm so blessed to have friends from just about every country in the world. It's going to make traveling so much more fun now that I have places to go and people to see. Not to mention experienced personal tour guides for all the places I want to see! So exciting. Last night will mark the first thanksgiving in my entire life that I didn't over eat! WOW!Shocking. I didn't even have desert...I had something better-the CHEESE PLATE. My relationship with cheese has really ignited since coming on board. I'm such a sucker for goat, feta, blue and brie. Oh man! (wedding bells-lol)
I do miss my family and friends...you all need to come see me. December/January look like fantastic times to cruise! C'mon! For all of the MHCC HT students...you NEED to take a feild trip to come and see me! NEED! In fact all of you who are reading this need to come and visit.
Business is beginning to pick up a bit and people are beginning to take their health more seriously. The more serious they are about their health the better i Do. Things have been going well the last 2 cruises...awesome really.
ok, enough for now. Love you
XOXO
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
So Sorry
Hi everyone, sorry it's been so long. Things have been busy busy. Shiplife is really the strangest thing I have ever sxperienced. Everything happens at warp speed you dont really even have time to think about what's really happening.
Hope everyone had a great Halloween. Halloween in the caribbean is WEIRD! There are no oranges, yellows or browns. Everything is well, tropical and SUMMER all year round. WEIRD. the halloween party for crew on the ship 2was out of control. but i couldnt really let my hair down because I had to teach the senior officer's bootcamp the next morning...those poor hurting people! they had it rough! fun times
Life is stil paradise. Missing you! NOT missing reality
xoxo
Hope everyone had a great Halloween. Halloween in the caribbean is WEIRD! There are no oranges, yellows or browns. Everything is well, tropical and SUMMER all year round. WEIRD. the halloween party for crew on the ship 2was out of control. but i couldnt really let my hair down because I had to teach the senior officer's bootcamp the next morning...those poor hurting people! they had it rough! fun times
Life is stil paradise. Missing you! NOT missing reality
xoxo
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
my life is really tough...REALLY
Hi ALl,
I know it has been a few weeks, but rest assured I'm alive-more alive than I have ever felt in my life! Today was my day off in Cozumel. I didn't know what to do with myself. I wanted to do something historical or touristy...well I have an "inside source" that phoned this morning advising me to be at the end of the pier no later than noon, and that I would be joining the shore excursion manager for a undisclosed experience...I will present evidence (see photos). As it turns out I was wrangled into an 8 passenger van,and whisked away to an all inclusive, all expenses paid trip to Passion Island! WOW. This place is so pristine, they even COMB THE BEACHES! Literally there's rake marks in the sand! It's so quiet. There's hammocks everywhere, the water is super blue, the food was incredible and the drinks were plentiful-not to mention free! When we arrived we were greeted by the cutest little aligator and a boat called the "twister" which of course we had to take a spin on! This boat is super fast and powerful they have to strap you into a 5 point harness! "Twister" comes from going superfast then cutting accross the water tossing your body through all sorts of g-forces. WOW! Then it was time to rest on the beach after such and exhausting experience! 2 tequilas later all was right in the world! Please see the photos.
Love you all
please send me mail at
TO: MICHELLE D'AMBROSIA
POSITION: SALON STAFF
SOLSTICE
PO BOX 019929 (USA)
MIAMI, FL 33101-9929
I know it has been a few weeks, but rest assured I'm alive-more alive than I have ever felt in my life! Today was my day off in Cozumel. I didn't know what to do with myself. I wanted to do something historical or touristy...well I have an "inside source" that phoned this morning advising me to be at the end of the pier no later than noon, and that I would be joining the shore excursion manager for a undisclosed experience...I will present evidence (see photos). As it turns out I was wrangled into an 8 passenger van,and whisked away to an all inclusive, all expenses paid trip to Passion Island! WOW. This place is so pristine, they even COMB THE BEACHES! Literally there's rake marks in the sand! It's so quiet. There's hammocks everywhere, the water is super blue, the food was incredible and the drinks were plentiful-not to mention free! When we arrived we were greeted by the cutest little aligator and a boat called the "twister" which of course we had to take a spin on! This boat is super fast and powerful they have to strap you into a 5 point harness! "Twister" comes from going superfast then cutting accross the water tossing your body through all sorts of g-forces. WOW! Then it was time to rest on the beach after such and exhausting experience! 2 tequilas later all was right in the world! Please see the photos.
Love you all
please send me mail at
TO: MICHELLE D'AMBROSIA
POSITION: SALON STAFF
SOLSTICE
PO BOX 019929 (USA)
MIAMI, FL 33101-9929
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
still dreaming
Hello everyone!!
Hope all is well. Things are amazing here in paradise. Yes, I still think I am dreaming. I have been smitten by life onboard and off the ship!
I had an acupuncture treatment done yesterday for colon detox…what a relief that can be!! Chirstine, one of our acupuncturists is amazing! She can tell me my whole life story as far as my body is concerned through my pulse! Wow-was that scary.
The money this cruise has not been that great, and the gym has been really slow. No one even came to any of our classes today, so it was really boring.
I managed to sneak into port for a bit to enjoy some salsa and free internet. When I went to tip my waiter for the awesome salsa and the really stale chips-I thought I had put down $3, but when I got back to the ship I realized that I was missing a $20 bill. I think I may have left him a $23 tip! OMG! I am trying to save my money for Costa Maya tomorrow so I can go visit the Mayan Ruins! Oh well, if losing 20 bucks is the worst thing that ever happens to me I’m doing well for myself.
For those of you wishing to come visit the princess in her palace ( that means me on my ship) I would suggest booking for October or sometime in March. I know how much one side of my family enjoys brunch cruises-just think, brunch 7 days in a row!!! How cool would that be?
We are getting a new spa manager next week, and I am a bit worried she won’t be as amazing as the one we have now, but I’m doing my best to be optimistic-after all that’s my new outlook on life. What’s there not to be positive about? EXACTLY!
Miss you, love you
Xoxo
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
updates
Hi all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I had the day off in St. Thomas. Nice place. Very Caribbean. Very expensive, and very old. I had to pay to use a public beach. I got to lay in the sun with my friend Jani from South Africa. We had lunch at a place called thebarefoot buddah. It was really good and very relaxing.
Last night we were in San Juan. We of course, partied at Senior Frogs! Oh good times. My dinner consisted of Tequila shots and popcorn! Awesome combo. We had a boat drill this morning and that was a pain in the ass, but obviously necessary! Now I know how to evac when we sink-awesome.
Life is still good. Life is still a fantasy. The gmy will be slow tomorrow so I will probably end up get a pedicure and an acupuncture treatment. In addition to visiting St. Maarten for a couple of hours. My goodness. life is rough.
Miss you love you
xoxo
Just wanted to let everyone know that I had the day off in St. Thomas. Nice place. Very Caribbean. Very expensive, and very old. I had to pay to use a public beach. I got to lay in the sun with my friend Jani from South Africa. We had lunch at a place called thebarefoot buddah. It was really good and very relaxing.
Last night we were in San Juan. We of course, partied at Senior Frogs! Oh good times. My dinner consisted of Tequila shots and popcorn! Awesome combo. We had a boat drill this morning and that was a pain in the ass, but obviously necessary! Now I know how to evac when we sink-awesome.
Life is still good. Life is still a fantasy. The gmy will be slow tomorrow so I will probably end up get a pedicure and an acupuncture treatment. In addition to visiting St. Maarten for a couple of hours. My goodness. life is rough.
Miss you love you
xoxo
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