15th March
Already half way through another month. No retail yet so i'm in trouble, once again.
Last night we went to Windjammer for Dinner. I was craving my Sushi. Went with Joy, Rebecca, Justine and Marisa. I heard today that they read my global Hi out on the radio, I'm so glad, can't believe how quickly they read it.
I was chatting to the Sports staff supervisor today about getting a job in sports staff, they get paid salary each month, they only work when we are sailing and they get to be outside all day workinga at the rockwall, flowrider, organizing the family quests, Adventure golf etc...think that is far more up my street, that is if I come back onto the ships, just keeping my options open.
Watching the Tennis masters at the moment, wish we got coverage of the world cup cricket but tennis will do.
Tomorrow I have the whole entire day off in Labadee, tonight I have a date with Amy and Kyle.
Sunday, 18 March 2007
Monday, 12 March 2007
Cruise 41
New cruise, new fitness girl, new week. It is new everything each week. which is great but each week you start all over again trying to seel and get appointments in, its like starting new job each week, so quite stressful.
Our clocks moved forward 1 hour on Sunday night cos America has gone out of daylight saving now, so we wake up in the dark but on our way from breakfast we walk on the outside of the ship and watch the most incredible sunrises. It is light until 8pm now which messes your head up.
I am really loving my boxing and getting really strong, took on two brothers today for a whole hour and i was the only one not sweating. My shoulders are stiff though and the bones in my right hand feel like they have been smashed together.
Loads of kids on board again, and will be for the next month cos there are spring breaks everywhere. It's so facinating how different each cruise is, one week there are stax of French then the next week is all spanish. This week is all Texas and Canada. I have also realized how different Canadians and Americans are. each week you have to learn how to handle the different people for example if they are New Yorkers they are very strong ubrupt, arrogent people so you have to be over strong and tell them what to do not giving any options. The Irish you have to be a bit gentler with and they are always full of jokes.
The tennis Masters is on, watched Fed lose and Hewitt. So great to watch some normal sport not just Basketball and baseball.
Our clocks moved forward 1 hour on Sunday night cos America has gone out of daylight saving now, so we wake up in the dark but on our way from breakfast we walk on the outside of the ship and watch the most incredible sunrises. It is light until 8pm now which messes your head up.
I am really loving my boxing and getting really strong, took on two brothers today for a whole hour and i was the only one not sweating. My shoulders are stiff though and the bones in my right hand feel like they have been smashed together.
Loads of kids on board again, and will be for the next month cos there are spring breaks everywhere. It's so facinating how different each cruise is, one week there are stax of French then the next week is all spanish. This week is all Texas and Canada. I have also realized how different Canadians and Americans are. each week you have to learn how to handle the different people for example if they are New Yorkers they are very strong ubrupt, arrogent people so you have to be over strong and tell them what to do not giving any options. The Irish you have to be a bit gentler with and they are always full of jokes.
The tennis Masters is on, watched Fed lose and Hewitt. So great to watch some normal sport not just Basketball and baseball.
Friday, 9 March 2007
Biggest one yet!
Good news, my cruise was saved tonight by a guy named JP! he bought 9 months detox from me $924!!! I was being told off this morning cos my retail was so low- now i'm back in the good books for this week. My biggest sale yet! and we get an hour incentive for any sale over $600 so next week i have an extra hour off!!! YAY!
It is Marcelle and Shaun wedding today Saturday 10th March!
My roomate bought me PJ pants as a pressie today! I feel so bad cos I'm going to have to tell her i'm leaving her and moving out!
Did some Yoga on the beach this morning in Labadee, then I had my first swim in the sea in about 2 weeks, it felt so good- then lay on the beach for an hour reading and tanning, been very lazy getting off the ship lately cos been using all my extra hours to sleep. Felt good to lie on the sand. I have decided next week i'm going to make my whole day off in Labadee and just Veg on the beach the whole day tanning and drinking Labadoozies (island cocktail) it is the best way to relax and I don't spend any money. Some lady crashed her jet ski into one of the tenders today-such excitement!
My fitness partner Ian and i are going to start swimming tomorrow. (in the huge lap pool that is about 15m) i suppose it is better than nothing.
This evening I had a walk down the promanade for some late night shopping, still very stingy with my money, wish my sis was here,, there is so much i could buy for her. Had a drink in Vintages, the wine bar. My father would love that. My favourite is to buy the wine "platter" which means they give you about 4 different wines to try for $25. No South African wines though so I have found a good New Zealand wine.
Sitting in my cabin listening to Highveld stereo, drinking a Carona (i know, i hate beer but you have to get used to it here, its the only thing everyone drinks). Very long day tomorrow, I start at 07:30 and my last appointment is 21:00 with only one hour off for lunch. Tomorrow evening we set up for sunday Embark so we should finish around 11pm.
It is Marcelle and Shaun wedding today Saturday 10th March!
My roomate bought me PJ pants as a pressie today! I feel so bad cos I'm going to have to tell her i'm leaving her and moving out!
Did some Yoga on the beach this morning in Labadee, then I had my first swim in the sea in about 2 weeks, it felt so good- then lay on the beach for an hour reading and tanning, been very lazy getting off the ship lately cos been using all my extra hours to sleep. Felt good to lie on the sand. I have decided next week i'm going to make my whole day off in Labadee and just Veg on the beach the whole day tanning and drinking Labadoozies (island cocktail) it is the best way to relax and I don't spend any money. Some lady crashed her jet ski into one of the tenders today-such excitement!
My fitness partner Ian and i are going to start swimming tomorrow. (in the huge lap pool that is about 15m) i suppose it is better than nothing.
This evening I had a walk down the promanade for some late night shopping, still very stingy with my money, wish my sis was here,, there is so much i could buy for her. Had a drink in Vintages, the wine bar. My father would love that. My favourite is to buy the wine "platter" which means they give you about 4 different wines to try for $25. No South African wines though so I have found a good New Zealand wine.
Sitting in my cabin listening to Highveld stereo, drinking a Carona (i know, i hate beer but you have to get used to it here, its the only thing everyone drinks). Very long day tomorrow, I start at 07:30 and my last appointment is 21:00 with only one hour off for lunch. Tomorrow evening we set up for sunday Embark so we should finish around 11pm.
Thursday, 8 March 2007
FEELS LIKE HOME
I was so excited last night, i managed to Audio stream 94.7 highveld stereo. I was listening to the Rude Awakening LIVE ON AIR!!! it's perfect timing cos 11pm here is 6am back home so i can listen to most of it. ( I am listening to it right now as I write to you) It costs $7 for 99min. It was so good to hear the traffic and news! Although i don't miss the crime! It Really made me feel at home! I love the internet!
Not doing any retail this week, so i'm expecting a telling off session on Sat night that will go something like "so Leisha what went wrong this week, why is your retail so bad, you really need to make target......"
I am moving house next Sunday, moving in with south African girl Justine, I cannot live with Joy anymore, It is going to be hard telling her though, i feel like i'm breaking up with a boyfriend cos she is so insecure and tells me everyday how she depends on me and needs me and I motivate her! I do feel sorry for her but I am so drained trying to work and then get home to moans and groans and sickness and whatever else is wrong with her.
We are back in code yellow which means we are probable going to have to bleach the ship this Sunday, which means I can't get off!!!! i will be most upset.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to TASH WOOD for yesterday!
Not doing any retail this week, so i'm expecting a telling off session on Sat night that will go something like "so Leisha what went wrong this week, why is your retail so bad, you really need to make target......"
I am moving house next Sunday, moving in with south African girl Justine, I cannot live with Joy anymore, It is going to be hard telling her though, i feel like i'm breaking up with a boyfriend cos she is so insecure and tells me everyday how she depends on me and needs me and I motivate her! I do feel sorry for her but I am so drained trying to work and then get home to moans and groans and sickness and whatever else is wrong with her.
We are back in code yellow which means we are probable going to have to bleach the ship this Sunday, which means I can't get off!!!! i will be most upset.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to TASH WOOD for yesterday!
Tuesday, 6 March 2007
ROCKY
The ship has gone headfirst into a thunderstorm, we are rocking all over the place, it's great, you can;t walk straight and when you sit down you have to hold on...it's so much fun. I was sitting doing a consult and one of the pilates machines rolled straight past me. I couldn't help but laugh, it's like everything comes to life.
However it means that tomorrow we might not be able to dock in Gran cayman cos it is a port where we rely on tenders to take us across to the island and if the sea is to rough we can't use the small tender boats, nevermind trying to get people across from one boat to another. which means that everyone with a day off tomorrow can't get off/ Lucky my day off is in jamaica..
The new Fitness that arrived on Sunday is leaving tomorrow, he found out today that his dad is really ill with Lukemia and might not see the end of this week. I swear the fitness centre on this ship is cursed. I don't know when we will ever settle down, into a routine and have some conssityancy, the managers must be freaking out.
We are getting a new girl on Sunday fresh out of Boot camp, which sucks cos we need experience on this ship. that makes 3 new people on this monster of a ship. sometimes i don't know how our managers think!!!!
Been eating really badly this week, i tend to look for comfort food when i'm stressed, as i said before we get so many choices, however you have to choose the healthy stuff cos you can chosse all the desserts and boy are they divine!!!! yip been pigging out a bit.
I got into trouble again this morning, it was my fauilt though, i forgot to set my alarm and arrived at work half our late...you can imagine how much i got told off..i'm getting used to it though! Think I am back in pre school.....
i'll keep you up to date with the ever changing fitness as the days go by...
However it means that tomorrow we might not be able to dock in Gran cayman cos it is a port where we rely on tenders to take us across to the island and if the sea is to rough we can't use the small tender boats, nevermind trying to get people across from one boat to another. which means that everyone with a day off tomorrow can't get off/ Lucky my day off is in jamaica..
The new Fitness that arrived on Sunday is leaving tomorrow, he found out today that his dad is really ill with Lukemia and might not see the end of this week. I swear the fitness centre on this ship is cursed. I don't know when we will ever settle down, into a routine and have some conssityancy, the managers must be freaking out.
We are getting a new girl on Sunday fresh out of Boot camp, which sucks cos we need experience on this ship. that makes 3 new people on this monster of a ship. sometimes i don't know how our managers think!!!!
Been eating really badly this week, i tend to look for comfort food when i'm stressed, as i said before we get so many choices, however you have to choose the healthy stuff cos you can chosse all the desserts and boy are they divine!!!! yip been pigging out a bit.
I got into trouble again this morning, it was my fauilt though, i forgot to set my alarm and arrived at work half our late...you can imagine how much i got told off..i'm getting used to it though! Think I am back in pre school.....
i'll keep you up to date with the ever changing fitness as the days go by...
Friday, 2 March 2007
Friday
Started the day with Yoga on the beach...saw my first ant since leaving home, walking on the sand, sat and watched it for ages, such an insignificant thing but so meaningful to me. I lay on the beach and listened to the birds, such an amazing sound. Makes me feel normal to lie under a tree, listen to the waves, hear the birds..i even didn't mind having a fly buzzing around my head!
My sister would love the ship there is not one fly or insect anywhere to be seen...
Very busy at work, I started helping a guy with a knee replacement, doing rehab on him. I really enjoy rehab training, seeing how much better they feel after the week. The people here this week are really a great bunch, so easy to get along with, most are from Michigan and Massachusettes. Couple of freanch people and 16 South Africans (from Glenvista), so you can imagine the joyous cries when they visit us in the gym and the Spa cos there are 10 South Africans in the Spa and Fitness team.
Went for Dinner at a resturant named CHOPS, with the fitness team, Tim, Wayne, Ian and I. I had a fillet, is was amazing, my father would have loved it. They are really happy with the hard work we did this week and told us that we are going to so very well.
We are getting one more fitness on sunday named David, he is New Zealander. Apparently he is making lots of money on the ship that he is already on, so hopefully is will all be up from here on.
I found out that they hire out bicycles on the ship so guess what i'm going to be doing next time i get a day off, i'm gonna be riding a bike! I miss it so much!
I have been here for 6 weeks and I still have not seen half of the ship. I wish i could explain how big the ship is, it takes about 10 minutes to walk from work on the 11th deck in the front of the ship to the dining room on the 3rd deck at the back of the ship.
Started the day with Yoga on the beach...saw my first ant since leaving home, walking on the sand, sat and watched it for ages, such an insignificant thing but so meaningful to me. I lay on the beach and listened to the birds, such an amazing sound. Makes me feel normal to lie under a tree, listen to the waves, hear the birds..i even didn't mind having a fly buzzing around my head!
My sister would love the ship there is not one fly or insect anywhere to be seen...
Very busy at work, I started helping a guy with a knee replacement, doing rehab on him. I really enjoy rehab training, seeing how much better they feel after the week. The people here this week are really a great bunch, so easy to get along with, most are from Michigan and Massachusettes. Couple of freanch people and 16 South Africans (from Glenvista), so you can imagine the joyous cries when they visit us in the gym and the Spa cos there are 10 South Africans in the Spa and Fitness team.
Went for Dinner at a resturant named CHOPS, with the fitness team, Tim, Wayne, Ian and I. I had a fillet, is was amazing, my father would have loved it. They are really happy with the hard work we did this week and told us that we are going to so very well.
We are getting one more fitness on sunday named David, he is New Zealander. Apparently he is making lots of money on the ship that he is already on, so hopefully is will all be up from here on.
I found out that they hire out bicycles on the ship so guess what i'm going to be doing next time i get a day off, i'm gonna be riding a bike! I miss it so much!
I have been here for 6 weeks and I still have not seen half of the ship. I wish i could explain how big the ship is, it takes about 10 minutes to walk from work on the 11th deck in the front of the ship to the dining room on the 3rd deck at the back of the ship.
Thursday, 1 March 2007
1st March
my car is the elevator, the highway is the I-95 (main corridor) my family consits of people from 25 different countries, my garden is the ocean!
good week this week, fantastic people on board, 2 managers have come on to help us. making loads of money, they are giving us all the money they are making. i have learned a lot.
never had a day off this week cos we having training, worked till midnight each night but it feels so good cos i'm learining, everything is more organized and the vibe is incredible. I made my biggest docket this week, i sold $725 worth of products.
Got my first commision pay so i feel like i'm working for something.
My end of contract date is the 16 September- i hope all of you are going to plan the biggest welcome home party ever with all the South african stuff you can conjure up!!!!
One of my guests offered me a job in America organizing events at a university in michigan. I would never move to the US though.
had a PJ party the other night, was so great to go out and dance in my Pajamas!!
Going for dinner tomorrow night with the fitness team.
The new Fitness guy is from SA Cape town....he knows how to work hard, i am so glad.
Losing weight...but have eaten all the desserts this week, they are so awesome!!!
Think i may be settling in finally, i have been away from home for 2 months, i miss home and can't wait to get back but like my manager said the other night "you have been given the biggest ship in the world, grab the opportunity, even if you don't want to be here, live every moment"
Tomorrow is Labadee again, doing yoga on the beach.
good week this week, fantastic people on board, 2 managers have come on to help us. making loads of money, they are giving us all the money they are making. i have learned a lot.
never had a day off this week cos we having training, worked till midnight each night but it feels so good cos i'm learining, everything is more organized and the vibe is incredible. I made my biggest docket this week, i sold $725 worth of products.
Got my first commision pay so i feel like i'm working for something.
My end of contract date is the 16 September- i hope all of you are going to plan the biggest welcome home party ever with all the South african stuff you can conjure up!!!!
One of my guests offered me a job in America organizing events at a university in michigan. I would never move to the US though.
had a PJ party the other night, was so great to go out and dance in my Pajamas!!
Going for dinner tomorrow night with the fitness team.
The new Fitness guy is from SA Cape town....he knows how to work hard, i am so glad.
Losing weight...but have eaten all the desserts this week, they are so awesome!!!
Think i may be settling in finally, i have been away from home for 2 months, i miss home and can't wait to get back but like my manager said the other night "you have been given the biggest ship in the world, grab the opportunity, even if you don't want to be here, live every moment"
Tomorrow is Labadee again, doing yoga on the beach.
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