goodbye east hello west

This week marks our last week on the Eastern Carribean run – on Sunday we change to Western Caribbean – HELLO JAMAICA! HELLO COZUMEL!! HELLO GRAND CAYMAN!! Hello… princess cays (again ugh).
Last night was a late late night – we finished London Pub night at about 1am, and then had a ‘team meeting’ with drinks in club fusion until ten to two. This morning, Barbara and I did the napkin folding demonstration – it’s amazing how much enthusiasm people have at 9:30 am for table decorations!
This afternoon I get to take my first trivia. It’s not really that exciting – very very easy to do – however, it’s the first time I’ve actually been allowed on the microphone to host an activity.. and you know how much I love a microphone.
This week the entertainment department is in a bit of upheaval as we are switching casts for our production shows. Dancers/Singers that have been performing on board for 6 months are swapping off for a brand new cast that have been rehearsing shore side for a month. They had their first show last night – and the old cast has their last show tonight! Can you IMAGINE how big the party in the crew bar will be on their last night? Wow.
I really like the end of the week on board, By this time the passengers know you, they’ve seen you and they are really keen to talk to you. It’s a bit like being a celebrity.. for a group of 3000 people at a time.
I am on IPM (in port manning) today, and I have been preparing for the “on deck for a cure” 5k walk I am hosting in the morning. I have been making signs, getting prizes ready and making a CD of “chariots of fire” to play at the start of the run. I’m going to wear my cheerleader costume from 50’s night as I cheer for the passengers as they walk – and use my giant novelty sized scissors (from lorena bobbit costume for pub night) to cut the ribbon to start the walk. I hope it all goes well.