The whole cast together at the last Mystery Dinner Theater.
Patrick and I at our last Summer Breeze Set.
I love these guys!! (Patrick & Tait)
The 4 singers just before our bows in the Tango Show.Well guys, I can't believe it, but I'll be home in 4 days time!!! Things have been crazy around here, but we've had a blast enjoying our last cruise as a cast. :)
Let me just go back about a week...Last time we were in Norway, which would've been...around 10 days ago I guess? Andy, boy 2 (singer), was rushed off the ship and to the emergency room. He ended up having emergency surgery to have his appendix removed!! They said that if this pain would've come to him while he was at sea and couldn't get to a hospital, his appendix would've most likely burst. All I can say is, God was definitely looking out for him on that day! So, we were without a boy 2 for about 4 days while he recovered in the hospital, and then he flew to Denmark to join the ship again the day of our Tango Show. I can't believe it, but he actually performed that night after everything he'd been through! He was more concerned about us getting through our shows without him than anything else. Thankfully everything went great, and he's been able to perform in both Tango and West End with no problems. So, for those that knew about this and were praying - THANK YOU!!! Our prayers were answered and he is 100% better now.
Other than that little bit of drama, things have been wonderful for our last cruise. The shows have been great so far, and even though it's been a little rainy this time around, the ports are still just as beautiful.
The cruise director threw us a farewell party last night, which was SO much fun! We reserved the Travelers Bar that's usually for officers only, so it was non-smoking (YES!) and had a huge sound system. Then it was just musicians, cruise staff and ourselves cutting up and dancing all night! I have to say I'm gonna really miss these guys when we leave. I've gotten really close to some of them and we have an absolute blast when we're all together.
So, now the fun part begins. Beginning the packing process....YUCK...and figuring out what's next once I get home! I got an offer to come back and do the Jewel again in November. I'm not sure yet if I'll take it, but I'm considering it. I just hate that it's so far away! Honestly, I should probably just be thankful I've gotten anything at all. I talked to one of my friends in the office via email, and she said people that haven't worked for them in like 10 years are starting to call and try to get back in with the company because of the economy right now! She also said that several people haven't gotten offers and won't get anything until the new year because there's absolutely nothing left. It made me feel a little better about the situation because I was initially a little disappointed about not getting something different. I obviously hoped for a new itinerary because seeing new places is 75% of the fun in this job! There are good things about it too though...I would have a good shot at vocal captain since I already know the shows, the itinerary's the same so I wouldn't be inclined to spend a lot of money, and Tait (from my current cast) is going back as well so I'd have a great friend there with me. Well, we'll see what happens. Right now, I'm just looking forward to seeing everyone back home!
4 more days 'till family, friends, my car, my kind of food, MY ANIMALS.... :) Can't WAIT!!! See you soon!!
