Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Well, the verdict is in. Everyone has gotten contract offers now. I got an offer for the Legend of the Seas. It's the same class ship as this one with an amazing run through places like Italy, Greece Egypt, India, Asia, and much more. Rehearsals would start in late March and my contract would actually go all the way through to January of 2010. The shows sound like a lot of fun - I'm especially excited about the thought of doing a swing show. There are 4 shows total because all of these cruises are between 10 and 14 days long. I'm really excited about the thought of seeing parts of the world that I could never afford to see on my own - AND all in ONE contract! BUT I'm a little discouraged at the thought of being away for 10 months at a time and missing Christmas!! So, right now I'm just weighing the pros and cons in my head. It's going to take a lot of prayer for me to decide where God wants me to be...I mean is this God's way of opening the door for me to see the world? I don't know...I'll be honest - I'm scared! That's a long time!! Pray for me - I want to make sure that I'm listening to God's plan for my life and not my own version of it.

On a different note - I managed to sprain my ankle about a week ago now. I was running off stage and somehow turned my foot completely to one side in my 4 inch heels! It was VERY painful, but I have found a way to do every show even though I'm hurt. I've worn flats or changed choreagraphy to avoid running up and down stairs...whatever it takes - the show must go on! haha I'm much better now. I've been on my foot most of the day today, and though it is a little sore...it's much better for the most part. For those of you that already knew about my injury and have been praying - thank you! If you just found out - sorry for the delay...honestly I spent most of last week in my cabin other than going to the theatre on show nights, so I haven't had a lot of chances to get on the internet.

What else...OH only 4 more weeks until we start heading to HAWAII!!! WOOO HOOO!!!! I can't wait for warm weather!! We were looking at the schedule and it looks like on our way there we will do a show...have 6 days off...do another show...have 8 days off...and the do our third show! You get the picture! hahaha It's going to be AMAZING!!!! I promise to post lots of pictures of all the beautiful NEW places I'll be seeing.

Keep in touch!! I'll try to keep updating this thing as much as possible!~

Blessings~

3 comments:

JudyAnn said...

That is so awesome! Not that you sprained your ankle but the new contract... I definitely believe all these new doors have been opened to you for a reason and I know you are choosing wisely whatever you do! You have such amazing opportunities right now that if I didn't love my kids so much I'd be crazy with jealousy! Enjoy every minute! Can't wait for pics.

Bev Flint said...

Hi Kristian,

So sorry to hear of your sprained ankle. I know that it will take a while to heal, what with your "show must go on" attitude! Good luck with that.

Wow! That's all I can say. What a great opportunity for you with the contract you've been offered. Just pray. You will do the right thing. I will pray for you--that the answer will be VERY clear to you and that there will be no doubt in your mind as to what you should do.

We love you!

Anonymous said...

Hey Sweetie: So good to finally hear from you. I check in every day or so. What exciting news and what a great chance to see the world doing what you love to do. Am so proud of you. Sorry about the ankle injury, but glad you're better. "The show must go on" huh?
Wish we could go to Hawaii or Australia with you. Maybe Greece, Italy, etc. next year.

Love you lots. Hope you are getting lots and lots of pictures.

By the way, that Aussie is gooooooooood looking. Wow!

Take care of yourself; we pray for you daily.

Lots of love, Aunt Margaret and Uncle Henry