First Week
Back Online and Ready to Start Blogging. Here are my updates so far....
Oct 14th 2006
This morning I woke up, only to hear knocking on the door and the noise of a key being jammed into the handle. My roommate, Noel, had decided to spend his last night bar hoping at the parks. But what accompanied him was the screams and yells of the mob of those that I had trained with. I’m going to really miss those that didn’t carry on with me onto the Magic.
We boarded the ship today starting with an hour drive down to Cape Canaveral. I spotted both the Disney cruise lines in the distance dwarfing some Carnival ships. Apparently it’s rare to have both the ships docked in the same harbor, but the Disney’s “Wonder” was in dry dock for its upkeep and maintenance.
When we got on board we stored our bags and got right into learning about the ship and receiving a tour. Afterwards we were assigned our cabins. This was a huge concern for me, as that I was worried about having a roommate that I might not synchronize with. Turns out that won’t be a problem, Drew seems pretty decent. I’m kind of disappointed that I was not roomed with somebody in a similar section, but I would rather not move if I already found a roommate who is pleasant and seemingly low maintenance.
The Disney Magic is very much larger than I thought it would be. It feels more like a small city than a boat. It looks as though the crew/cast takes up 2 and a half of the roughly 13 or so decks. The food is fresh, bottomless and pretty well prepared. The ships is kept immaculate, you never see even a square millimeter of exposed area unpainted.
I also met the guy you does clean up for my room, an eccentric and contagiously happy many from Trinidad who caught my attention while making animal noises. I’m sure he is just one of the many people I'll meet in the next while. I think it’s a prerequisite that you have to be bit crazy to work for this company.
It's an odd sensation hearing the noises as people pass around you. There is a faint hum, which I’m guessing is from the engine, I have found it kind of relaxing. Rain has the same effect on me.
Oct 18th 2006
Days are a lot longer, but remain enjoyable. It still astounds me as to how kind and genuine many of people are onboard this ship. I will admit things are not perfect, but nothing I did not suspect and very few that affect my Job.
The people I answer to have all been very supportive realizing the stress that comes with learning what I do. I do wish I had been given a better job description, but I guess nothing that comes easy is worth doing.
Liz, a girl I did my training with, continues to be a fun friend. Unfortunately, Ashley, who also is a Full officer, has not been around much; Not only does his work have him in Very Different Company, but it turns out he got a bit ill and was quarantined in his cabin for a little while. Knowing this I made him a bundle of DVDs, taped it to his door and darted off before he could open it.
The food continues to be good, but I can see how over time some might grow a bit tired. Some days I find myself going vegetarian.
Oct 14th 2006
This morning I woke up, only to hear knocking on the door and the noise of a key being jammed into the handle. My roommate, Noel, had decided to spend his last night bar hoping at the parks. But what accompanied him was the screams and yells of the mob of those that I had trained with. I’m going to really miss those that didn’t carry on with me onto the Magic.
We boarded the ship today starting with an hour drive down to Cape Canaveral. I spotted both the Disney cruise lines in the distance dwarfing some Carnival ships. Apparently it’s rare to have both the ships docked in the same harbor, but the Disney’s “Wonder” was in dry dock for its upkeep and maintenance.
When we got on board we stored our bags and got right into learning about the ship and receiving a tour. Afterwards we were assigned our cabins. This was a huge concern for me, as that I was worried about having a roommate that I might not synchronize with. Turns out that won’t be a problem, Drew seems pretty decent. I’m kind of disappointed that I was not roomed with somebody in a similar section, but I would rather not move if I already found a roommate who is pleasant and seemingly low maintenance.
The Disney Magic is very much larger than I thought it would be. It feels more like a small city than a boat. It looks as though the crew/cast takes up 2 and a half of the roughly 13 or so decks. The food is fresh, bottomless and pretty well prepared. The ships is kept immaculate, you never see even a square millimeter of exposed area unpainted.
I also met the guy you does clean up for my room, an eccentric and contagiously happy many from Trinidad who caught my attention while making animal noises. I’m sure he is just one of the many people I'll meet in the next while. I think it’s a prerequisite that you have to be bit crazy to work for this company.
It's an odd sensation hearing the noises as people pass around you. There is a faint hum, which I’m guessing is from the engine, I have found it kind of relaxing. Rain has the same effect on me.
Oct 18th 2006
Days are a lot longer, but remain enjoyable. It still astounds me as to how kind and genuine many of people are onboard this ship. I will admit things are not perfect, but nothing I did not suspect and very few that affect my Job.
The people I answer to have all been very supportive realizing the stress that comes with learning what I do. I do wish I had been given a better job description, but I guess nothing that comes easy is worth doing.
Liz, a girl I did my training with, continues to be a fun friend. Unfortunately, Ashley, who also is a Full officer, has not been around much; Not only does his work have him in Very Different Company, but it turns out he got a bit ill and was quarantined in his cabin for a little while. Knowing this I made him a bundle of DVDs, taped it to his door and darted off before he could open it.
The food continues to be good, but I can see how over time some might grow a bit tired. Some days I find myself going vegetarian.
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