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What cruise? Carnival's conquest
Doing what? I'm a dancer singer in the Playlist Productions- Divas, The Brits, and Latin Nights
How long? 7 1/2 months. Until feb 9th
Where? It's Caribbean.. I visit places like Grand Caymen, Belize, Jamaica, Mexico.. Tbh I really don't know because I literally have not gotten off this ship in 11 days now.
How is it? Ok here we go..
Fun but stressful
Rewarding but testing
Overwhelming, emotional, both positive and negative
No regrets but ohhhhhhhhh my lord do I miss home
Lonely
Tired but enthused
Depressing at times but at the end of the day, for the amount I'm making.. It's worth it
Any more questions? Feel free to comment and ill direct you to a FAQ page on carnivals website :):):):)
Life on board can't be put into words. Trying to explain would be like trying to explain high school to a 6 year (no offence) but unless you experience it, regardless of what you've been through, you literally won't be able to comprehend it. I couldn't and I still don't.
To give you an idea..
I'm alone. I'm surrounded by a lot of people and water. That's it. The ship provides me food, a bed, work-money, entertainment and exercise. For those who are thinking shut up you're privileged let me tell you what I don't have. Then maybe you'll understand why my life can be so miserable at times. No:
Friends, family, pets, parks, fresh air, fresh produce, freedom of expression from the clothing you wear, to the things you say in guest areas, baths, falafel, for me- sleep, couches, candles, down time and stillness. I'm always moving. Always moving. Moving always. Literally, always, moving.. Back.. And forth.. Back and forth......... Back......
And forth.
Yup.
BUT FUN FOR ALL AND ALL FOR FUN RIGHT????????
If I wasn't getting paid, I'd already be in home asleep. Straight up. I've already had a number of panic attacks thinking about just how long I'm actually going to be here..
I'm missing school, my brother's Graduation, his first day in high school, my family's move to a new home, summer, school (not complaining) Halloween, my best friend's birthday, my birthday, CHRISTMAS, New Years, my dad's birthday, Easter, winter (absolutely not complaining), my dance studio (ok now I'm complaining) and more.
Since I've been here I've realized.. I'm not really living. That's 7 1/2 months of life gone. Seems long.. Seems short..
Glass half empty or half full?
There are a lot of perks that I mentioned and the ship truly is incredible, if you're vacationing. Which I am not.
What I live here is I'm dancing a lot. I'm rehearsing, performing and watching performances. A dancer's dream come true. Minus the hot single male dancers everyone dreams of but even on the Carnival Dream you will not find one. But if you love gay male dancers then haaaaaaayyyy we've got some (8) !!!!! We have a lot of Phillipinos too.. If you're interested.. Like 400 to choose from.. Yeah..
I party a lot here. If I'm not drinking I'm rehearsing or workin out. There's a cast on board now that we will be replacing in two weeks. As you can imagine, the last 2 weeks of a contract is an expedition of cheap drinks, $1.50 mixed drinks for crew ps, and late mornings, now that the new cast, me, is here to assume their positions. I looooove spending time with them. They're a trip. Always having a good time, full of wisdom and alcohol. Lots of alcohol. $7 bottles of Pinot Grigio HOLLLLLA.
As an 18 year old, the youngest in the cast by 3 years, eldest is 34 and the average age is 25, I find myself alone more then often.. So I usually spending time in the gym. Within the first 5 days I lost 3 lbs.. Since then I've gained it back but have shrunk quite a bit.. Muscle does weigh more then fat. I'm pretty jacked. I'm also a lot more tan and my hair is blonding YEAH THAT A WORD
oh my lawwwwd I could go on for 11 days but ill stop
Consider this entry an update. Ill keep my posts interesting from here on out.
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xo
Morgan
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