Hey all,
My new home is Celebrity Soltice. It looks as though I will be cruising mostly in the Caribbean and South America. In may the ship goes across the Atlantic to go to Europe! It's exciting, but emotional. I made a lot of really close friends here. Some of them left this morning and that was really hard. I don't feel ready at all. there's so much more that I have left to learn. I got sent to my ship early...they think I'm really good, but inside I'm terrified. I'm slightly disappointed that I'm not going to Europe, but the Caribbean will be nice as well. I will update soon. I fly into Miami tomorrow!
XOXO
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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.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Day 8
Well, I have made it through a full 8 days of training! It has been brought to my attention that some people will be given early ship assignments. I my class of 35 people I have SO Far been the only one to receive 100% on both my entrance exam, and my Body Composition Analysis exam. I don't know if that means that I have fast tracked myself to a ship, but I will remain positive.
I am trying to be positive about everything around me. That is a very challenging thing for me to do, but I came here to change my life and improve myself. I want to succeed so badly. I didn't know that the human mind could absorb so much at one time. It's truly amazing. I am NOT only learning about detox, fitness, public speaking, and Tai Chi, I'm also learning about different cultures and how to navigate a public transportation system, as well as how to survive eating slop twice a day. But, it's NOT bad slop-I mean that it hasn't made me sick yet! There was a maggot spotting in the breakfast bar this morning....
XOXO night night
I am trying to be positive about everything around me. That is a very challenging thing for me to do, but I came here to change my life and improve myself. I want to succeed so badly. I didn't know that the human mind could absorb so much at one time. It's truly amazing. I am NOT only learning about detox, fitness, public speaking, and Tai Chi, I'm also learning about different cultures and how to navigate a public transportation system, as well as how to survive eating slop twice a day. But, it's NOT bad slop-I mean that it hasn't made me sick yet! There was a maggot spotting in the breakfast bar this morning....
XOXO night night
Friday, August 13, 2010
updates...
training is very busy. Non stop really. We have school day and night. It's tough but I can't tell you how much I'm learning. Never in my life have i learned so much. It's amazing what the mind can absorb when it has nothing else to distract it. I don't have to worry about anything except for learning and being assessed. No work, no distractions, no facebook, no phone, no healthy food, nothing. I'm loving this. It's almost euphoric.
The food here is so interesting, but not as interesting as the people serving it. It's almost as if I am NOT speaking English. It's just plain interesting. Anyways...tomorrow I have to go to the Steiner Academy in Bushy. It's assessment day. If we don't get right the first time, we get a warning. if we get 3 warnings we are sent home. scary stuff!
I'm surrounded by so many different accents, it's hard not to pick them up and start talking like them! It's fun though. My roommate Julianne is from Canada, she's awesome. We make an awesome study team. Everyone here is pretty focused for the most part.
There are several different job specialties here at Steiner: Beauty therapy, massage therapy, nail techs, and fitness. From everyone I have talked to, they have said that fitness is by far the most challenging and that we have it the hardest; from the schooling and the schedule to the food, they say that fitness is tough. I'm still waiting.
xoxo
PS if you are reading this blog, please post a comment. If no one is reading this, I can't afford to keep up dating it. I just don't have time. Please comment, thank
The food here is so interesting, but not as interesting as the people serving it. It's almost as if I am NOT speaking English. It's just plain interesting. Anyways...tomorrow I have to go to the Steiner Academy in Bushy. It's assessment day. If we don't get right the first time, we get a warning. if we get 3 warnings we are sent home. scary stuff!
I'm surrounded by so many different accents, it's hard not to pick them up and start talking like them! It's fun though. My roommate Julianne is from Canada, she's awesome. We make an awesome study team. Everyone here is pretty focused for the most part.
There are several different job specialties here at Steiner: Beauty therapy, massage therapy, nail techs, and fitness. From everyone I have talked to, they have said that fitness is by far the most challenging and that we have it the hardest; from the schooling and the schedule to the food, they say that fitness is tough. I'm still waiting.
xoxo
PS if you are reading this blog, please post a comment. If no one is reading this, I can't afford to keep up dating it. I just don't have time. Please comment, thank
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Training...
Training has been so interesting! Im learning so much. There's so much studying to be done, it's a bit overwhelming. I'm enjoying it though. I have found some really good peanut butter over here, so I have been enjoying the food a bit more lol.
I miss everyone and wish I could talk to you, but my phone was put to death this morning. I love and miss all of you. I'm too busy to give too many details right now, but when I have a spare moment i will! The weather is cloudy and about 60 degrees
xoxo
Saturday, August 7, 2010
loveing London
Hi All,
I'm here at the YMCA...In Watford, England. This place isn't the cleanest Hostel I have ever stayed in, but for now this is my home. The bathrooms are smelly, the food is nothing like I'm used to (these people put gravy and mayonaise all over EVERYTHING-and look at me like i'm crazy because I don't put sauce on top of the grease they serve me), the place is noisy (2hours of sleep-ish), but the people are AMAZING!
I spent the whole day in downtown London. I got the see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, rode the tube, went to Westminster Abby, (ate peanut butter :), saw the Hard Rock Cafe, and went to the Camdon market-bought a handbag.
I can't even believe that I'm the only American here! I'm meeting a lot of people from down under, Spain, South Africa, and Portugal. I can't believe my life. I also met another trainer from Brazil-Theo. He's Catholic. Since I don't sleep I plan on going to Mass tomorrow at 8am, workout at 9am, then breakfast (not too good), then I will study with Theo and some other trainers.
It's so easy to make friends here. Everyone is in the same situation. My roommates are in "beauty therapy" and massage therapy. There's 4 of us in one room. It's...interesting. It's loud. But it's fun. These people are so amazing. The only thing I don't LOVE is the lack of sleep and the food. Those 2 are easily overcome.
Lots of love!
XOXO
I'm here at the YMCA...In Watford, England. This place isn't the cleanest Hostel I have ever stayed in, but for now this is my home. The bathrooms are smelly, the food is nothing like I'm used to (these people put gravy and mayonaise all over EVERYTHING-and look at me like i'm crazy because I don't put sauce on top of the grease they serve me), the place is noisy (2hours of sleep-ish), but the people are AMAZING!
I spent the whole day in downtown London. I got the see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, rode the tube, went to Westminster Abby, (ate peanut butter :), saw the Hard Rock Cafe, and went to the Camdon market-bought a handbag.
I can't even believe that I'm the only American here! I'm meeting a lot of people from down under, Spain, South Africa, and Portugal. I can't believe my life. I also met another trainer from Brazil-Theo. He's Catholic. Since I don't sleep I plan on going to Mass tomorrow at 8am, workout at 9am, then breakfast (not too good), then I will study with Theo and some other trainers.
It's so easy to make friends here. Everyone is in the same situation. My roommates are in "beauty therapy" and massage therapy. There's 4 of us in one room. It's...interesting. It's loud. But it's fun. These people are so amazing. The only thing I don't LOVE is the lack of sleep and the food. Those 2 are easily overcome.
Lots of love!
XOXO
Sunday, August 1, 2010
good bye house....
Tonight is my last night at 689 SE Myrtlewood Place. This could be the last time I EVER sleep here. I remember the first night I spent the night in this room... I was 18, it was really hot out, there was no water or electricity yet and I slept on the floor.
I was alone, just as I am now. Thinking of possibilities and the life I had before me...6 years ago to the day I had the same emotions: I am leaving my comfort zone for opportunity and for a big "hell yeah, I did this" experience.
i don't know how to let go. I don't know if i want to let go, but at this point it's inevitable. Plane ticket in hand, training commitment has been signed, suitcase has been packed...this is really going to happen. I can't back out now. Nor do I want to. I can't explain how much I am going to miss my sissy, mommy, daddy, and friends. I NEED to know what it's like to miss what's most important. I NEED to appreciate the life that I'm leaving in Oregon. I don't appreciate it now. I want to though.
What if I fail? What if I crash and burn? Charissa once told me that life is too short for what if's and my grandma and Julie once told me that no matter what happens or what I choose, I am loved and will always be welcomed home with open arms.
My life is good, my life is cool, and my life is dynamic. I will see the places I want to see and I have the experiences I want to have. This is going to be what I make of it. Good or bad. I want to choose good.
Fr. Zach's homily was so appropriate today: The treasures we can take to Heaven: (what I should pack in my suitcase was my interpretation) take the things that put God in your life, not drive him away.
XOXO
I was alone, just as I am now. Thinking of possibilities and the life I had before me...6 years ago to the day I had the same emotions: I am leaving my comfort zone for opportunity and for a big "hell yeah, I did this" experience.
i don't know how to let go. I don't know if i want to let go, but at this point it's inevitable. Plane ticket in hand, training commitment has been signed, suitcase has been packed...this is really going to happen. I can't back out now. Nor do I want to. I can't explain how much I am going to miss my sissy, mommy, daddy, and friends. I NEED to know what it's like to miss what's most important. I NEED to appreciate the life that I'm leaving in Oregon. I don't appreciate it now. I want to though.
What if I fail? What if I crash and burn? Charissa once told me that life is too short for what if's and my grandma and Julie once told me that no matter what happens or what I choose, I am loved and will always be welcomed home with open arms.
My life is good, my life is cool, and my life is dynamic. I will see the places I want to see and I have the experiences I want to have. This is going to be what I make of it. Good or bad. I want to choose good.
Fr. Zach's homily was so appropriate today: The treasures we can take to Heaven: (what I should pack in my suitcase was my interpretation) take the things that put God in your life, not drive him away.
XOXO
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