You never know how much stuff you have until you’re trying to cram it into a blue duffle bag and hope it lasts for five months. My stuff is currently sitting in my floor, where it has lived for the past week. I leave in less than twenty-four hours and I just can’t bring myself to pack. I can’t bring myself to do much of anything other than watch Gossip Girl on Netflix and enjoy these last few precious moments in my bed. My nice, comfy, double bed. I have not missed twin bunk beds., for the record.
I am very excited to go back, though. I have missed being on the ship and working with the kids. These last couple days I’ve been pretty bored just sitting around and waiting to go back. I feel like this contract is going to fly by, even with my possible extension. I say possible since there is a chance they won’t let me extend. Which would be very sad. For those of you that haven’t heard the plan, I will be asking to extend my contract to the end of September, then ask to extend my vacation through December and return for a third contract in January. That would put me back in Kentucky for October - December, and not on the ship during Christmas. As we all remember, Christmas onboard was not a fun time. But more importantly, I need to be home in December because two of my dear friends are getting married!! And their weddings happen to be December 1, and December 29, respectively. I’ve got to be home in October, either way, because another one of my friends is getting married. Everyone is getting married. Thankfully, they’ve all decided to do it while I’m on land... except for one girl. But she’s getting married at Disney World, so I’ll be with her in spirit.
Packing this time around is different, since I actually know what I’ll need. Somehow, I’ve managed to pack way more than I did last time, and that is excluding the list of things I’ll be picking up at the good ole Merrit Island Walmart the first chance I get. You know, basic things like laundry detergent, food(rations for survival), big bottles of my toiletries, Febreeze, and of course Diet Coke. Diet Coke obviously gets its own mention due to its importance to my survival. I don’t drink coffee... I drink Diet Coke. Like it’s water. They say it’s bad for me. My reply is, “I don’t smoke, drink heavily, or do hard drugs. This is my vice. Now hand me another can.”
I am a little concerned about who my new roommate will be. The girl I was going to room with is another Entertainment Host so it turns out we can’t room together. If one of us were to get sick, the chances of getting the other one sick are so high that they don’t want to risk it. So - new roomie! Hopefully it’s someone cool. I mean, it doesn’t really matter because I’m only going to be with them for a few weeks. The moment Elise steps back onboard I am having her for a roommate. I will sleep in the floor if I have to, but I need that girl back in my life! This is not an option!
I’ve chosen the photos of the important people to hang on my walls, found rolls of magnet tape (ie, the greatest invention ever for crew members) at Michael’s, and even managed to get some really cute pop up fabric bins for organizational purposes. If anyone is feeling like sending gifts, I would love one of those old school UK Pennants. I may actually venture to fan outfitters today and buy a UK magnet to go up on my wall. Gotta represent Big Blue Nation! Other than that I’m trying to find all the stuff I had while I was there, maybe a few new things, and leaving room for the stuff I buy.
I have already done the hardest park of my packing. It was a long, arduous task which I dreaded the first time around, and subsequently my feelings have not changed. This task causes me unspeakable strife. For those of you who know me well, you’ll know just how hard this was for me. I am talking about one thing, and one thing only. Choosing which DVD’s to take with me. I finally narrowed it down and have somehow managed to cram thirty-two movies into a case meant for twenty-four. A solid selection, covering every genre (except for Disney, since the entire catalog of movies - both animated and live action - are available on the Crew TVs). I have everything from The Sound of Music to the Back to the Future Trilogy. You never know when you’ll need a little Marty McFly in your life or when you’ll need to climb every mountain and outsmart the Nazis. I also managed to cram all three installments of Indiana Jones in there. There are only three worth mentioning. The “fourth movie” is a travesty we do not speak of. And of course, When Harry Met Sally is making a second journey to the Disney Dream. Love that movie. So much.
As for me right now, I’m still sitting in bed, but the motivation to pack is slowly creeping up on me. I should probably get started... but Chuck and Blair just started to realize they love each other. And Serena’s about to go to Buenos Aires. And Rufus just found about Lilly’s stint in the hospital in Paris. Perhaps one more episode of Gossip Girl? Yeah... that’s gonna happen. Maybe I can pack while I watch.
Who are we kidding? I’m gonna finish Season 2.
Better dust off the mouse ears and get my Disney Smile back in place. I leave tomorrow and then I’m sailing the high seas until October!
See Ya Real Soon, Lexington!
Bon Voyage!
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