Over the last month I’ve really started to appreciate life on a ship. Mainly for the people I get to meet and things I am able to do. But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t ready to come home. It’s been a long time and I’m starting to get that all too familiar ache to see Kentucky. Don’t get me wrong, the ocean is fabulous, but this girl needs some land under her feet every so often.
I do have some very good news to report about my vacation. For anyone that doesn’t know, my extension was approved and I will be home October 28 - January 6th. Ten glorious weeks of family, friends, and Christmas cheer! I’m so excited I could pee my pants. Literally.
Recently, we’ve had lots of new hires come on board and they all seem to be very cool people. In the latest batch, we had a new hire ent host for the Club side. It was kind of a surreal moment when I met her because she just looked at me and said, “You’re Allyson! The girl with the blog!” I was a little dazed to say the least. I know people back home read this blog, but I never really thought other people did. Goes to show what I know. Her name is Abigail and she’s from England and according to her my blog was rather helpful in knowing what to expect! I’m feeling rather accomplished now. :)
As far as program go, you’ll all be excited to know that I FINALLY received my very own Dig costume! I’ve only been here since April 29... borrowing other people’s costumes or wearing my glorious YA island attire. But roughly three weeks ago I got my very own shapeless khaki shorts, stuffy orange tshirt, and camper vest. They are amazing and, I say this with actual sincerity, I love them. Speaking of Dig, I don’t know if I’ve ever told you about my professor friend...
Scarlett Rae Nadine hails from Newark, NJ and is very proud of her two-year online degree from the University of Ipswich in Paleontology. She has watched Jurassic Park four times and therefore knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that the giant skeleton in Monstro’s Point is a velociraptor. Albeit, a very large velociraptor, but a velociraptor nonetheless. Other professors have tried to convince her that it is actually a sperm whale, but Scarlett just smiles sweetly and says her favorite phrase, “Agree to disagree, honey...” and then mumbles something about “Why would I waste my degree on some silly fish?” She’s a peach.
An update on other characters and their lives...
Rosie Blackwater, famed pirate of the seven seas, has entered into a exciting new relationship with none other than Captain Hook! Who needs Jack Sparrow when one can be on the arm of the most fashionably dressed pirate in town? (Just don’t tell Captain Hook... Rosie has to tell him first.)
Winifred Penelope Make-O-Mess, III is quickly becoming a fan favorite. She has started to let the children know a little more about her history. For example, she tells stories about herself and her younger brother, Magnesium and the ill-fated day they tried to make flubber with dynamite. Not a good idea, mind you, since that is what caused her hair (and his for that matter) to turn such a lovely shade of green. She also recounts tales of her college days with roommates Breckan and Juliette. Poor girls didn’t know what was coming when they found Winnie on the floor with her beaker set on move-in day. Let’s just say, their beloved pets - Mr Sprinkles (a cat) and Bo-bo (a bird) - did not survive the situation. Winnie loves to experiment with dynamite...
Guinter has been taking “Be a Lady” Lessons with Detective Clue due to her tendency to steal things... like baby pygmy hippos. She actually received a gold star in curtseying last week during her work on Get The Hook. She showed off her excellent curtsies to Captain Hook and Mr Smee, who were most impressed. Next week, Guinter will be working on posture and balance. I hear tell ribbon dancing is involved.
Enough updates for now. I have plenty of other stories I am not legally allowed to put in writing, but I’ll be happy to hint vaguely at their nature over some Orange Leaf or Starbucks when I get home.
Until next time...
See Ya Real Soon!
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