I MADE IT! FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY!
I am sitting at what will officially be my office starting July 29th (that's the day Erin, the current PM signs off the ship). She is awesome by the way. I wish we could work together because I'm fairly sure we would get along amazingly.
I am officially on the Constellation at port in Amsterdam. The ship will be leaving port in about 20 minutes :D which is why I have a moment of privacy to write because everyone else is involved in the passenger mustering drill.
ANYWAY... a few quick highlights so far
- last night I not only shared a room but shared a BED with a stranger. UNCOOL.
- during the flight yesterday in the sea between Denmark and Amsterdam I saw a windfarm in the middle of the ocean. It was 7x13, so 91 turbines total. AWESOME!
- I had to wake up at 5 am this morning (after finally falling asleep around 130am last night). Our shuttle was at 6:15am. ouch.
- Pretty sure I'm running entirely on adrenaline at the moment.
- The theater is very aesthetically beautiful but technically it is not that impressive.
- I think the people here are going to be excellent to work with.
- The cabin I am in is temporary and I will move into Erin's cabin starting on the 29th.
- My scheduled leave date is March 10th (I'm slipping this in the middle hoping no one will notice that it got extended).
- I am not allowed to wear my hair down.
- I'm getting a stress pimple.
- I will have to call shows I have never seen before.
I will be sure to write more later. I have pictures to upload - nothing amazing, but pictures to break up my boring words would help my massive fan base.
I love you all! I'm off to ... checks schedule ... Stavanger, Norway!
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
From Syracuse to Oslo...
So I am officially off to my first adventure with Celebrity Cruises as their newest Production Manager. Brian dropped me off at the Syracuse airport yesterday morning where my multi-flight, multi-day trip of joining the ship began. The picture below was captured between moments of hugging, crying, kissing, and more crying right outside of the security checkpoint. Yesterday will be the last day I see him (or anyone else not on the ship, for that matter) for a minimum of six months.
While waiting for my first flight, I had a nice chat with my dad and got a chance to say my final farewells to both him and Cindy. The flight from Syracuse was smooth and short. When I pulled into JFK my first thought was... this place is a total shithole. I mean really... they have more temporary terminals than permanent ones and you walk for what feels like miles in these underventilated, overheated, enclosed archways. It's just a pit. I thought about making a Facebook Group to bring it to more people's attention (something like, "WTF Is Wrong with JFK?!"), and then I realized what a product of my generation I am that my first call to action would involve a social networking site. *sigh*
The layover at JFK was long but at least I had a chance to get lunch, charge my phone, and touch base with my mom and Brian. Speaking of getting lunch, at the end of the buffet line, there was a station with a plastic bag rack (like you see at a grocery store bagging station at the end of the checkout line). I looked down and there was an envelope containing some dude's passport and boarding pass. I started walking to their gate while overhearing final boarding annoucements for their flight. I immediately spot my guy as he is the only person in the terminal making a panic-filled sprint to erratic locations around the gate. I asked him if he was looking for his passport and held up the envelope. I had never seen someone so genuinely happy.
Flying from JFK To Amsterdam was the real stretch. Just under 8 hours. The seats were uncomfortable. The girl next to me was nice enough, but I really did not get as much sleep as I was hoping for. Luckily the flight got in 25 minutes early, giving me some breathing room for an already-tight layover. I ended up needing to go through a customs check point in Amsterdam (which I thought was odd since it was just a through point for me, but no matter).
My last flight was Amsterdam to Oslo. Pronounced aus-lau (think of Australia and loud without the "d"), NOT Oz-low like you are some idiot who has never been there before and isn't even positive what language everyone is speaking around you. Luckily, every other person spoke excellent English. I was sitting in an exit row, and it was really interesting because the flight attendant has to make sure you understand how to operate the door and has a 2 minute schpeel about everything, but the whole speech starts with figuring out what the row's common language is. I was luck that EVERYONE else in my row knew English - including an 8 year old girl. Nothing like being out language-ed by a kid to make you feel a bit subpar. The flight landed in Oslo at 845am. I picked up my bag and when to the customs processing point. There was a divided wall, half painted red with the writing "items to declare" and half painted green with the writing "nothing to declare." Me, having nothing of note, went to the green half which literally just led to a door going to the main part of the terminal. I never even saw a customs agent.
A lot of people have asked me what I am going to be doing on the ship. Aside from running the shows, coordinating daily production schedules, and managing guest entertainers, I am not terribly sure. But what I am sure of is that I will have a much better idea by tomorrow afternoon.
I had made really grand plans to skype with people from my hotel tonight, without really thinking about the fact that the outlets in Norway do not match the outlets in the USA. This is a non-issue on the ship because it uses US plugs, but for tonight... no power for my laptop. So I am writing this at the business center of my hotel for tonight. I have to be really careful when I am typing because the keyboard symbols are all in different locations than on a standard US keyboard. It took me about 60 seconds to find the AT symbol on one of these computers only to find out just now that it does not even exist on this keyboard. Oh well!
Two cool things about this hotel (pictures forthcoming when I can use my laptop)... On my floor when you get off the elevator there's a sign that says "shoe polish --->", and sure enough, right next to a little sitting area is an electric shoe polishing machine. Another cool thing is that there is this little alcove built into my hallway. I peered inside and it was an ironing station. I think this is genious because there is absolutely no reason to provide an individual iron and ironing board in each room like we tend to do in the US. So few people actually use them.
I have forgotten to notify credit card companies that my whereabouts are going to be sporadic. I will attempt to remedy this when I get on the ship tomorrow (and until them I am crossing my fingers that I have no need for credit cards until then).
Other than that, I cannot think of anything I have overlooked. Just give it time, I suppose.
Oh, and as soon as I know my mailing address I will be sure to post it here so all of you have it.
Tomorrow's a big day.... 1pm flight to Alesund, Norway which lands at 2pm. The ship leaves port at 4pm. Let's hope for no delays and a punctual port agent (I get to be one of those people who have one of those other people holding a sign with their name on it at the airport waiting for them at baggage claim). That's right! IM FAMOUS!
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One noteworthy thought that my dad brought to my attention while we were chatting yesterday morning...
Two years ago I was writing in this blog while I was living in LA. Distressed about not getting the job I had applied for at Macy's, feeling personally and professionally defeated, and constantly being hauntingly lonely. Now here I am, LESS than two years later and I have an amazing finance, a job within my desired industry, and the benefits of world travel. I am really really lucky. And I am really really nervous. But mostly I am really really excited for what tomorrow is going to bring.
While waiting for my first flight, I had a nice chat with my dad and got a chance to say my final farewells to both him and Cindy. The flight from Syracuse was smooth and short. When I pulled into JFK my first thought was... this place is a total shithole. I mean really... they have more temporary terminals than permanent ones and you walk for what feels like miles in these underventilated, overheated, enclosed archways. It's just a pit. I thought about making a Facebook Group to bring it to more people's attention (something like, "WTF Is Wrong with JFK?!"), and then I realized what a product of my generation I am that my first call to action would involve a social networking site. *sigh*
The layover at JFK was long but at least I had a chance to get lunch, charge my phone, and touch base with my mom and Brian. Speaking of getting lunch, at the end of the buffet line, there was a station with a plastic bag rack (like you see at a grocery store bagging station at the end of the checkout line). I looked down and there was an envelope containing some dude's passport and boarding pass. I started walking to their gate while overhearing final boarding annoucements for their flight. I immediately spot my guy as he is the only person in the terminal making a panic-filled sprint to erratic locations around the gate. I asked him if he was looking for his passport and held up the envelope. I had never seen someone so genuinely happy.
Flying from JFK To Amsterdam was the real stretch. Just under 8 hours. The seats were uncomfortable. The girl next to me was nice enough, but I really did not get as much sleep as I was hoping for. Luckily the flight got in 25 minutes early, giving me some breathing room for an already-tight layover. I ended up needing to go through a customs check point in Amsterdam (which I thought was odd since it was just a through point for me, but no matter).
My last flight was Amsterdam to Oslo. Pronounced aus-lau (think of Australia and loud without the "d"), NOT Oz-low like you are some idiot who has never been there before and isn't even positive what language everyone is speaking around you. Luckily, every other person spoke excellent English. I was sitting in an exit row, and it was really interesting because the flight attendant has to make sure you understand how to operate the door and has a 2 minute schpeel about everything, but the whole speech starts with figuring out what the row's common language is. I was luck that EVERYONE else in my row knew English - including an 8 year old girl. Nothing like being out language-ed by a kid to make you feel a bit subpar. The flight landed in Oslo at 845am. I picked up my bag and when to the customs processing point. There was a divided wall, half painted red with the writing "items to declare" and half painted green with the writing "nothing to declare." Me, having nothing of note, went to the green half which literally just led to a door going to the main part of the terminal. I never even saw a customs agent.
A lot of people have asked me what I am going to be doing on the ship. Aside from running the shows, coordinating daily production schedules, and managing guest entertainers, I am not terribly sure. But what I am sure of is that I will have a much better idea by tomorrow afternoon.
I had made really grand plans to skype with people from my hotel tonight, without really thinking about the fact that the outlets in Norway do not match the outlets in the USA. This is a non-issue on the ship because it uses US plugs, but for tonight... no power for my laptop. So I am writing this at the business center of my hotel for tonight. I have to be really careful when I am typing because the keyboard symbols are all in different locations than on a standard US keyboard. It took me about 60 seconds to find the AT symbol on one of these computers only to find out just now that it does not even exist on this keyboard. Oh well!
Two cool things about this hotel (pictures forthcoming when I can use my laptop)... On my floor when you get off the elevator there's a sign that says "shoe polish --->", and sure enough, right next to a little sitting area is an electric shoe polishing machine. Another cool thing is that there is this little alcove built into my hallway. I peered inside and it was an ironing station. I think this is genious because there is absolutely no reason to provide an individual iron and ironing board in each room like we tend to do in the US. So few people actually use them.
I have forgotten to notify credit card companies that my whereabouts are going to be sporadic. I will attempt to remedy this when I get on the ship tomorrow (and until them I am crossing my fingers that I have no need for credit cards until then).
Other than that, I cannot think of anything I have overlooked. Just give it time, I suppose.
Oh, and as soon as I know my mailing address I will be sure to post it here so all of you have it.
Tomorrow's a big day.... 1pm flight to Alesund, Norway which lands at 2pm. The ship leaves port at 4pm. Let's hope for no delays and a punctual port agent (I get to be one of those people who have one of those other people holding a sign with their name on it at the airport waiting for them at baggage claim). That's right! IM FAMOUS!
-----------
One noteworthy thought that my dad brought to my attention while we were chatting yesterday morning...
Two years ago I was writing in this blog while I was living in LA. Distressed about not getting the job I had applied for at Macy's, feeling personally and professionally defeated, and constantly being hauntingly lonely. Now here I am, LESS than two years later and I have an amazing finance, a job within my desired industry, and the benefits of world travel. I am really really lucky. And I am really really nervous. But mostly I am really really excited for what tomorrow is going to bring.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
My First Cruise Schedule
Does that go in the babybook somewhere between my first steps and my first school dance?
The current plan is to fly out of Syracuse late Sunday morning (July 17th). I will arrive in Oslo, Norway early on the 18th where I will spend the night in an airport hotel. At 1pm on the 19th I will fly to Alesund, Norway. My flight arrives at 2pm and the ship pulls out of the Alesund port at 4pm. No time to mess around (or get lost!).
Assuming all goes well and I meet the ship on the 18th, my contract schedule is:
19-Jul-11 ALESUND, NORWAY
20-Jul-11 AT SEA
21-Jul-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
22-Jul-11 AT SEA
23-Jul-11 STAVANGER, NORWAY
24-Jul-11 FLAM, NORWAY
25-Jul-11 ALESUND, NORWAY
26-Jul-11 GEIRANGER, NORWAY
27-Jul-11 MOLDE, NORWAY
28-Jul-11 OLDEN, NORWAY
29-Jul-11 BERGEN, NORWAY
30-Jul-11 AT SEA
31-Jul-11 OSLO, NORWAY
1-Aug-11 AT SEA
2-Aug-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
3-Aug-11 AT SEA
4-Aug-11 BERLIN (WARNEMUNDE), GERMANY
5-Aug-11 AT SEA
6-Aug-11 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
7-Aug-11 HELSINKI, FINLAND
8-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
9-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
10-Aug-11 TALLINN, ESTONIA
11-Aug-11 AT SEA
12-Aug-11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
13-Aug-11 AT SEA
14-Aug-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
15-Aug-11 AT SEA
16-Aug-11 BERLIN (WARNEMUNDE), GERMANY
17-Aug-11 AT SEA
18-Aug-11 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
19-Aug-11 HELSINKI, FINLAND
20-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
21-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
22-Aug-11 TALLINN, ESTONIA
23-Aug-11 AT SEA
24-Aug-11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
25-Aug-11 AT SEA
26-Aug-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
27-Aug-11 AT SEA
28-Aug-11 BERLIN (WARNEMUNDE), GERMANY
29-Aug-11 AT SEA
30-Aug-11 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
31-Aug-11 HELSINKI, FINLAND
1-Sep-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
2-Sep-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
3-Sep-11 TALLINN, ESTONIA
4-Sep-11 AT SEA
5-Sep-11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
6-Sep-11 AT SEA
7-Sep-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
8-Sep-11 BRUGGES,(ZEEBRUGGE),BELGIUM
9-Sep-11 CHERBOURG, FRANCE
10-Sep-11 AT SEA
11-Sep-11 VIGO, SPAIN
12-Sep-11 AT SEA
13-Sep-11 GIBRALTAR, UNITED KINGDOM
14-Sep-11 AT SEA
15-Sep-11 SICILY (PALERMO),ITALY
16-Sep-11 AT SEA
17-Sep-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
18-Sep-11 AT SEA
19-Sep-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
20-Sep-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
21-Sep-11 AT SEA
22-Sep-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
23-Sep-11 BODRUM, TURKEY
24-Sep-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
25-Sep-11 RHODES, GREECE
26-Sep-11 SANTORINI, GREECE
27-Sep-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
28-Sep-11 MYKONOS, GREECE
29-Sep-11 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE
30-Sep-11 AT SEA
1-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
2-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
3-Oct-11 AT SEA
4-Oct-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
5-Oct-11 BODRUM, TURKEY
6-Oct-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
7-Oct-11 RHODES, GREECE
8-Oct-11 SANTORINI, GREECE
9-Oct-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
10-Oct-11 MYKONOS, GREECE
11-Oct-11 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE
12-Oct-11 AT SEA
13-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
14-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
15-Oct-11 AT SEA
16-Oct-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
17-Oct-11 BODRUM, TURKEY
18-Oct-11 RHODES, GREECE
19-Oct-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
20-Oct-11 SANTORINI, GREECE
21-Oct-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
22-Oct-11 MYKONOS, GREECE
23-Oct-11 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE
24-Oct-11 AT SEA
25-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
26-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
27-Oct-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
28-Oct-11 RHODES, GREECE
29-Oct-11 AT SEA
30-Oct-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
31-Oct-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
1-Nov-11 HAIFA, ISRAEL
2-Nov-11 HAIFA, ISRAEL
3-Nov-11 AT SEA
4-Nov-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
5-Nov-11 AT SEA
6-Nov-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
7-Nov-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
8-Nov-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
9-Nov-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
10-Nov-11 RHODES, GREECE
11-Nov-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
12-Nov-11 AT SEA
13-Nov-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
14-Nov-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
15-Nov-11 HAIFA, ISRAEL
16-Nov-11 AT SEA
17-Nov-11 AT SEA
18-Nov-11 VALLLETTA, MALTA
19-Nov-11 AT SEA
20-Nov-11 BARCELONA, SPAIN
21-Nov-11 ALICANTE, SPAIN
22-Nov-11 MALAGA, SPAIN
23-Nov-11 AT SEA
24-Nov-11 FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
25-Nov-11 TENERIFE, CANARIES
26-Nov-11 AT SEA
27-Nov-11 AT SEA
28-Nov-11 AT SEA
29-Nov-11 AT SEA
30-Nov-11 AT SEA
1-Dec-11 AT SEA
2-Dec-11 AT SEA
3-Dec-11 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
4-Dec-11 AT SEA
5-Dec-11 AT SEA
6-Dec-11 ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
7-Dec-11 WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
8-Dec-11 AT SEA
9-Dec-11 ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA
10-Dec-11 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
11-Dec-11 CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
12-Dec-11 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA
13-Dec-11 PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN
14-Dec-11 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS
15-Dec-11 AT SEA
16-Dec-11 AT SEA
17-Dec-11 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
18-Dec-11 AT SEA
19-Dec-11 AT SEA
20-Dec-11 ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
21-Dec-11 WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
22-Dec-11 AT SEA
23-Dec-11 ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA
24-Dec-11 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
25-Dec-11 AT SEA
26-Dec-11 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA
27-Dec-11 PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN
28-Dec-11 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS
29-Dec-11 AT SEA
30-Dec-11 AT SEA
31-Dec-11 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
1-Jan-12 AT SEA
2-Jan-12 AT SEA
3-Jan-12 ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
4-Jan-12 WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
5-Jan-12 AT SEA
6-Jan-12 ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA
7-Jan-12 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
8-Jan-12 CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
9-Jan-12 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA
10-Jan-12 PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN
11-Jan-12 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS
12-Jan-12 AT SEA
13-Jan-12 AT SEA
14-Jan-12 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Everywhere there's a hard return marks the start of a new voyage.
I was going to make a list of the places I am really excited to see, but as it turns out I was actually just copying the schedule again - so I'll spare you all of that.
I guess I had better start studying some scripts or something...
The current plan is to fly out of Syracuse late Sunday morning (July 17th). I will arrive in Oslo, Norway early on the 18th where I will spend the night in an airport hotel. At 1pm on the 19th I will fly to Alesund, Norway. My flight arrives at 2pm and the ship pulls out of the Alesund port at 4pm. No time to mess around (or get lost!).
Assuming all goes well and I meet the ship on the 18th, my contract schedule is:
19-Jul-11 ALESUND, NORWAY
20-Jul-11 AT SEA
21-Jul-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
22-Jul-11 AT SEA
23-Jul-11 STAVANGER, NORWAY
24-Jul-11 FLAM, NORWAY
25-Jul-11 ALESUND, NORWAY
26-Jul-11 GEIRANGER, NORWAY
27-Jul-11 MOLDE, NORWAY
28-Jul-11 OLDEN, NORWAY
29-Jul-11 BERGEN, NORWAY
30-Jul-11 AT SEA
31-Jul-11 OSLO, NORWAY
1-Aug-11 AT SEA
2-Aug-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
3-Aug-11 AT SEA
4-Aug-11 BERLIN (WARNEMUNDE), GERMANY
5-Aug-11 AT SEA
6-Aug-11 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
7-Aug-11 HELSINKI, FINLAND
8-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
9-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
10-Aug-11 TALLINN, ESTONIA
11-Aug-11 AT SEA
12-Aug-11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
13-Aug-11 AT SEA
14-Aug-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
15-Aug-11 AT SEA
16-Aug-11 BERLIN (WARNEMUNDE), GERMANY
17-Aug-11 AT SEA
18-Aug-11 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
19-Aug-11 HELSINKI, FINLAND
20-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
21-Aug-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
22-Aug-11 TALLINN, ESTONIA
23-Aug-11 AT SEA
24-Aug-11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
25-Aug-11 AT SEA
26-Aug-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
27-Aug-11 AT SEA
28-Aug-11 BERLIN (WARNEMUNDE), GERMANY
29-Aug-11 AT SEA
30-Aug-11 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
31-Aug-11 HELSINKI, FINLAND
1-Sep-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
2-Sep-11 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
3-Sep-11 TALLINN, ESTONIA
4-Sep-11 AT SEA
5-Sep-11 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
6-Sep-11 AT SEA
7-Sep-11 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
8-Sep-11 BRUGGES,(ZEEBRUGGE),BELGIUM
9-Sep-11 CHERBOURG, FRANCE
10-Sep-11 AT SEA
11-Sep-11 VIGO, SPAIN
12-Sep-11 AT SEA
13-Sep-11 GIBRALTAR, UNITED KINGDOM
14-Sep-11 AT SEA
15-Sep-11 SICILY (PALERMO),ITALY
16-Sep-11 AT SEA
17-Sep-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
18-Sep-11 AT SEA
19-Sep-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
20-Sep-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
21-Sep-11 AT SEA
22-Sep-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
23-Sep-11 BODRUM, TURKEY
24-Sep-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
25-Sep-11 RHODES, GREECE
26-Sep-11 SANTORINI, GREECE
27-Sep-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
28-Sep-11 MYKONOS, GREECE
29-Sep-11 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE
30-Sep-11 AT SEA
1-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
2-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
3-Oct-11 AT SEA
4-Oct-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
5-Oct-11 BODRUM, TURKEY
6-Oct-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
7-Oct-11 RHODES, GREECE
8-Oct-11 SANTORINI, GREECE
9-Oct-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
10-Oct-11 MYKONOS, GREECE
11-Oct-11 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE
12-Oct-11 AT SEA
13-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
14-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
15-Oct-11 AT SEA
16-Oct-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
17-Oct-11 BODRUM, TURKEY
18-Oct-11 RHODES, GREECE
19-Oct-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
20-Oct-11 SANTORINI, GREECE
21-Oct-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
22-Oct-11 MYKONOS, GREECE
23-Oct-11 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE
24-Oct-11 AT SEA
25-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
26-Oct-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
27-Oct-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
28-Oct-11 RHODES, GREECE
29-Oct-11 AT SEA
30-Oct-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
31-Oct-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
1-Nov-11 HAIFA, ISRAEL
2-Nov-11 HAIFA, ISRAEL
3-Nov-11 AT SEA
4-Nov-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
5-Nov-11 AT SEA
6-Nov-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
7-Nov-11 ISTANBUL, TURKEY
8-Nov-11 EPHESUS (KUSADASI), TURKEY
9-Nov-11 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE
10-Nov-11 RHODES, GREECE
11-Nov-11 MARMARIS, TURKEY
12-Nov-11 AT SEA
13-Nov-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
14-Nov-11 ASHDOD, ISRAEL
15-Nov-11 HAIFA, ISRAEL
16-Nov-11 AT SEA
17-Nov-11 AT SEA
18-Nov-11 VALLLETTA, MALTA
19-Nov-11 AT SEA
20-Nov-11 BARCELONA, SPAIN
21-Nov-11 ALICANTE, SPAIN
22-Nov-11 MALAGA, SPAIN
23-Nov-11 AT SEA
24-Nov-11 FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
25-Nov-11 TENERIFE, CANARIES
26-Nov-11 AT SEA
27-Nov-11 AT SEA
28-Nov-11 AT SEA
29-Nov-11 AT SEA
30-Nov-11 AT SEA
1-Dec-11 AT SEA
2-Dec-11 AT SEA
3-Dec-11 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
4-Dec-11 AT SEA
5-Dec-11 AT SEA
6-Dec-11 ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
7-Dec-11 WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
8-Dec-11 AT SEA
9-Dec-11 ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA
10-Dec-11 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
11-Dec-11 CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
12-Dec-11 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA
13-Dec-11 PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN
14-Dec-11 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS
15-Dec-11 AT SEA
16-Dec-11 AT SEA
17-Dec-11 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
18-Dec-11 AT SEA
19-Dec-11 AT SEA
20-Dec-11 ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
21-Dec-11 WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
22-Dec-11 AT SEA
23-Dec-11 ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA
24-Dec-11 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
25-Dec-11 AT SEA
26-Dec-11 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA
27-Dec-11 PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN
28-Dec-11 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS
29-Dec-11 AT SEA
30-Dec-11 AT SEA
31-Dec-11 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
1-Jan-12 AT SEA
2-Jan-12 AT SEA
3-Jan-12 ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
4-Jan-12 WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO
5-Jan-12 AT SEA
6-Jan-12 ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA
7-Jan-12 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS
8-Jan-12 CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA
9-Jan-12 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA
10-Jan-12 PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN
11-Jan-12 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS
12-Jan-12 AT SEA
13-Jan-12 AT SEA
14-Jan-12 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Everywhere there's a hard return marks the start of a new voyage.
I was going to make a list of the places I am really excited to see, but as it turns out I was actually just copying the schedule again - so I'll spare you all of that.
I guess I had better start studying some scripts or something...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Updates
Holla! So here is the schedule that I hope you all can access:
It gives you an idea of where I will be when this fall (though I already have conflicting information). I'll be sure to post changes as I get them.
I had a conference call for my job the other day, and I am now functioning with a new purpose in life - actually getting things done. And frankly already wow-ing people with my ability to use technology and output high-quality work quickly. It's not very difficult to appear that way when everyone you work for is old and confused (not that there is anything wrong with that, just perhaps not the most efficient type of person, eh?).
Number one goal for today is to talk to my student loan company and figure out what is going on. I wish I had been a little bit more responsible and attentive when I was signing up for all of those.
Date | City | Venue | Hotel |
9/20 | Edmonds, WA | Singers/tech arrive | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/21 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/22 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/23 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/24 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/25 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/26 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/27 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/28 | Edmonds, WA | Rehearsal at Edmonds Ctr for PA | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/ 29 | Edmonds, WA | Dress Rehearsal | Best Western Harbor Inn |
9/30 | Wenatchee, WA | Wenatchee Performing Arts Center | Red Lion |
10/1 | Tacoma, WA | Landmark Theater | BW Tacoma Dome |
10/2 | Portland, OR | Schnitzer Auditorium | Benson Hotel |
10/3 | Edmonds, WA | Edmonds Center for Performing Arts | Best Western Harbor Inn |
10/4 | Spokane, WA | Woldson Theater at the Fox | Mirabeau Park Hotel |
10/5 | Travel or off | Tbd | Tbd |
10/6 | Travel or off | Tbd | Tbd |
10/7 | Florence, OR | Events Center | Tbd |
10/8 | Eureka, CA | Arkley Center | BW Humboldt Bay |
10/9 | Paradise, CA | Paradise Performing Arts Center | Tbd |
10/10 | Vacaville, CA | Vacaville Performing Arts Center | Tbd |
10/11 | San Rafael, CA | Marin Veteran Memorial Auditorium | Comfort Inn, San Bruno |
10/12 | Boulder, CO | Fly to Denver | Boulder MTN Lodge |
10/13 | Boulder, CO | Macky Auditorium (tentative) | “ “ |
10/14 | Casper, WY | Casper Events Center | “ “ |
10/15 | Cheyenne, WY | Cheyenne Civic Center | Comfort Inn |
10/16 | Colorado Springs, CO | US Air Force Academy | Quality Inn |
10/17 | Colorado Springs, CO | Day Off | Quality Inn |
10/18 | Greeley, CO | Union Colony Arts Center | Tbd |
10/19 | Hays, KS | Ft. Hays State University | Baymont |
10/20 | Hays, KS | Ft. Hays State University | Baymont |
10/21 | Topeka, KS | Topeka Performing Arts Center | Ramada |
10/22 | Davenport, IA | Travel/Off | Fairfield, Inn |
10/23 | Rockford, IL
| Coronado Performing Arts Center | Holiday Inn |
10/24 | Effingham, Il | Rosebud Theater | Econo Lodge, MO |
10/25 | Jonesboro, AR | Arkansas State Univeristy | Days Inn |
10/26 | Chattanooga, TN | Travel/Off | Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel |
10/27 | Chattanooga, TN | Tivoli Theatre | Chattanooga Choo Choo |
10/28 | Bowling Green, KY | Capitol Arts Center | Quality Inn (Tent) |
10/29 | Performance tbd |
| Tbd |
10/30 | Jackson, MI | Jackson Community College | Tbd |
10/31 | Greenville, MI | Greenville Perf. Arts Center | Tbd |
11/1 | Clinton Township, MI | Macomb Center for Performing Arts | La Quinta |
11/2 | tbd | Travel Day | Tbd |
11/3 | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Lincoln School Performing Arts Center | Tbd |
11/4 | Grand Rapids, MN | Reif Center | AmericInn |
11/5 | Rochester, MN | Travel/Off | Tbd |
11/6 | Rochester, MN | Mayo Civic Center | Brentwood |
11/7 | Detroit Lakes. MN | Holmes Theatre | Tbd |
11/8 | St. Paul, MN | Fitzgerald Theatre | Tbd |
11/9 | Fly Home |
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It gives you an idea of where I will be when this fall (though I already have conflicting information). I'll be sure to post changes as I get them.
I had a conference call for my job the other day, and I am now functioning with a new purpose in life - actually getting things done. And frankly already wow-ing people with my ability to use technology and output high-quality work quickly. It's not very difficult to appear that way when everyone you work for is old and confused (not that there is anything wrong with that, just perhaps not the most efficient type of person, eh?).
Number one goal for today is to talk to my student loan company and figure out what is going on. I wish I had been a little bit more responsible and attentive when I was signing up for all of those.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
"Virtual" Apartment Tour
Hey all. I am going to attempt to show you what our apartment looks like from pictures I took last night. We cleaned up the living areas really nice, so I thought it would be a good time to show you all what it looked like out here!
This is the entry way area, and thus the first thing you see when you walk into the apartment. The door on the right is our front door. As you see fabulous are throughout the apartment it is either Sam's or Dan Saner's (the guy who got me my Assistant Producer job).
This is what we stare at most of the time. The book cases along with everything in them belong to me (I have a pretty small room so I don't have anywhere to put that stuff). Chris, if you're reading, yes, that NO VACANCY sign is yours are you are going to have to travel 2,000 miles to get it back.
And this gives you a better idea of the size of the living area and seating arrangement. You can see the glass doors that lead to the main balcony from here. (The view blows, but its nice to have it.)
And now you can see the rest of the room, and put it visually together by noting that the very left side of the pictures shows the hallway you will be seeing in 2 photos.
This is our kitchen. Small but mighty. We just had a new stove put in so it actually matches the microwave - very nice touch.
And this is the aforementioned hallway. It connects the living room/entryway/kitchen to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The first open door on the right leads you to my bedroom.
And there it is! Other than being smaller, it looks a lot like my last two bedrooms because I have kept all of the decor and same bed and bedding and everything. It's nice. A little cozy. But nice. Hanging drapes made all the difference in the world. If my dad is reading, he may note that the three pictures on the wall are the ones of Daniel and I that he gave us.
And here is the other side of my room. The dresser I bought in Texas (or Arizona, how do I not remember already). It still needs to be refinished, but I have a feeling that it will always need toget refinished. And my dresser is backed by my clutter/memory wall. I have made a little collage of notes, cards, movie tickets, etc. all held up with thumb tacks. It changes all the time. I should probably grow out of having one of these (I always seem to do it somewhere) but I really like them. I find it comforting.
Butterfly I found near the coy pond in the back yard of Harper's Ferry house.
FINALLY a sign for Los Angeles after driving over 1700 miles.
Another picture of the baby groundhog from Ohio Bike Week.
This was the first sign counting down the miles to Los Angeles during my mom and my cross country trip.
This is the entry way area, and thus the first thing you see when you walk into the apartment. The door on the right is our front door. As you see fabulous are throughout the apartment it is either Sam's or Dan Saner's (the guy who got me my Assistant Producer job).
This is what we stare at most of the time. The book cases along with everything in them belong to me (I have a pretty small room so I don't have anywhere to put that stuff). Chris, if you're reading, yes, that NO VACANCY sign is yours are you are going to have to travel 2,000 miles to get it back.
And this gives you a better idea of the size of the living area and seating arrangement. You can see the glass doors that lead to the main balcony from here. (The view blows, but its nice to have it.)
And now you can see the rest of the room, and put it visually together by noting that the very left side of the pictures shows the hallway you will be seeing in 2 photos.
This is our kitchen. Small but mighty. We just had a new stove put in so it actually matches the microwave - very nice touch.
And this is the aforementioned hallway. It connects the living room/entryway/kitchen to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The first open door on the right leads you to my bedroom.
And there it is! Other than being smaller, it looks a lot like my last two bedrooms because I have kept all of the decor and same bed and bedding and everything. It's nice. A little cozy. But nice. Hanging drapes made all the difference in the world. If my dad is reading, he may note that the three pictures on the wall are the ones of Daniel and I that he gave us.
And here is the other side of my room. The dresser I bought in Texas (or Arizona, how do I not remember already). It still needs to be refinished, but I have a feeling that it will always need toget refinished. And my dresser is backed by my clutter/memory wall. I have made a little collage of notes, cards, movie tickets, etc. all held up with thumb tacks. It changes all the time. I should probably grow out of having one of these (I always seem to do it somewhere) but I really like them. I find it comforting.
END OF TOUR
The rest of these pictures are from my phone. I was just clearing it out trying to make room for other pictures. Mom, I have to sincerely apologize that in the process of doing all of this I lost several pictures from our cross country trip.
Butterfly I found near the coy pond in the back yard of Harper's Ferry house.
FINALLY a sign for Los Angeles after driving over 1700 miles.
Another picture of the baby groundhog from Ohio Bike Week.
This was the first sign counting down the miles to Los Angeles during my mom and my cross country trip.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The packing list
Okay, so what I pack is going to be very important for my touring job. I need to pack things that are office related, clothes related, hygiene related, fun related, pastime related, etc. So I figured I would start my packing list here, and get the feedback from all of you. I am much more likely to realize I am missing something with several sets of eyes looking over it. But I really have to be careful not to over pack, so if you see something I shouldn't pack, shout that out, too. Here we go:
To Do Before Trip
THE LIST
To Do Before Trip
- Call PNC
- Call student loan companies
- Put gas in motorcycle
- Sneakers
- Work Boots
- Dress Shoes (2 pair, you know, for variety)
- Blouses (3 or 4)
- Dress pants (2 or 3)
- Grungy shirts (3)
- Grungy pants (1)
- Dressy outfit (1)
- Tights (1 pair, I can always buy those on the road)
- Socks (7 pair)
- Underwear (7 pair)
- Bras (4)
- Sports bras (4)
- Earrings & Necklaces
- Swimsuit
- Flip flops
- Pajamas
- Sunglasses
- Winter coat
- Sweater
- Hat & Gloves
- Books (3 at least - I am going to be on a bus for DAYS at a time)
- Cell phone & charger
- Computer & charger
- iPod & charger & headphones
- DVDs? I should probably just stick with Netflix "Watch It Now"
- Deck of cards
- Digital camera & computer cord & batteries & battery charger
- Purse
- License
- Checkbook
- Business cards
- Jump drive (must buy, old one is full)
- Backpack
- A watch
- Tooth brush
- Tooth paste
- Hair brush
- Shampoo & Conditioner (I will be staying in hotels a lot, but you never know)
- Tweezers
- Makeup
- Perfume or body spray
- Deodorant
- Hair ties
- Strap perfects (2)
- Daily pills (H & BC & Calcium)
- Aleve
- Curling iron
- Razor & 1 extra blade
- Sunscreen
- Band-aid kit with neosporin
- Q-tips
- Tampons
- Legal pads (2 or 3)
- Pens & pencils
- Clipboard
- Legal pad holder
- Sharpies (3 color options)
- Post-its
- Spike tape (2 colors)
- Postcard stamps
- Digimemo
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
It took us six days, but my mom, the 16' Penske Truck, all of my worldly possessions, and I have all safely made it the 2671.9 miles to my new apartment complex in Los Angeles.
Needles, CA
We crossed our last state border last night! It was the only "Welcome to [insert appropriate state here]" sign that we coldn,t take a picture with. When we realized that we actually turned around at the next exit, crossed back into AZ, turned back around, and did a drive by photo shoot of the sign.
I woke up early today and we are at Denny's getting breakfast before we bang out the last 250 miles of the trip. I'm incredibly excited.
I woke up early today and we are at Denny's getting breakfast before we bang out the last 250 miles of the trip. I'm incredibly excited.
I have been periodically searching for Goodwills on our GPS in hope that i could round out my furniture collection with minimal financial burden. In Bell Buckle i managed to pick up a small ottoman and a jewelry chest when i went antiquing.
In Amarillo, TX we stopped at a Walmart where the black shelving i bought last year was about 1/4th of the price. I bought two of them and a new lamp for less than i bought one bookcase last year.
Yesterday I searched for Goodwill randomly in the middle of no where and there was one only a few minutes ahead and only a stones throw off of route 40.
We got off the road and were unable to find it but we did find a used furniture store where i scooped up a fablous old 12 drawer dresser for only $120!
When the father of the store owner saw the back of the Penske he laughed and asked if we were moving across the country and buying all of the furniture along the way. Mom and I laughed, "that's exactly what were dong!"
In Amarillo, TX we stopped at a Walmart where the black shelving i bought last year was about 1/4th of the price. I bought two of them and a new lamp for less than i bought one bookcase last year.
Yesterday I searched for Goodwill randomly in the middle of no where and there was one only a few minutes ahead and only a stones throw off of route 40.
We got off the road and were unable to find it but we did find a used furniture store where i scooped up a fablous old 12 drawer dresser for only $120!
When the father of the store owner saw the back of the Penske he laughed and asked if we were moving across the country and buying all of the furniture along the way. Mom and I laughed, "that's exactly what were dong!"
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Moriarty, NM
Lots of transit hours yesterday but not a lot of transit miles. Mom and i stopped and shopped in several places where i managed to pick up some things for my new apartment and i rekindled my love for shoe shopping.
Highlights include:
-driving by the largest cross in the western hemisphere
-finishing my reread of the first harry potter book (i am a loser, i know)
-leaving my hairbrush in oklahoma
-having less than 1000 miles to go
We are already on the road again. 5rivong through desert and flanked by prickly pear cacti amazingly growing out of large rock formations. Its pretty cool.
Oh! We are often driving through areas labeled "safety corridors." Turns out its a pretty cool initiative NM is taking to decrease accident frequency on their highways. I dont know if safety corridor is the most self explanatory name to those unfamiliar with the term, but i appreciate the effort. Way to go New Mexico!
Mom's really excited for Arizona. I have a feeling that a very hot hike is in my very near future.
Highlights include:
-driving by the largest cross in the western hemisphere
-finishing my reread of the first harry potter book (i am a loser, i know)
-leaving my hairbrush in oklahoma
-having less than 1000 miles to go
We are already on the road again. 5rivong through desert and flanked by prickly pear cacti amazingly growing out of large rock formations. Its pretty cool.
Oh! We are often driving through areas labeled "safety corridors." Turns out its a pretty cool initiative NM is taking to decrease accident frequency on their highways. I dont know if safety corridor is the most self explanatory name to those unfamiliar with the term, but i appreciate the effort. Way to go New Mexico!
Mom's really excited for Arizona. I have a feeling that a very hot hike is in my very near future.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Henryetta, OK
Just woke up to the sound of a child playing basketball otside the motel room in Oklahoma. My mom is still snoring heartily so perhaps i am just a light sleeper.
Henryetta happens to be the birthplace of Troy Aiken.
Yesterday was a long day of driving, and today will probaby be even longer. We hope to be in Arizona by tonight.
I am getting more and more nervous about my first day of work... Having never met my new boss, all i can do is hope we get along and work well together.
Sorry for the typos, i am updating from my blackberry which is a bit tedious so i am keeping it brief.
Henryetta happens to be the birthplace of Troy Aiken.
Yesterday was a long day of driving, and today will probaby be even longer. We hope to be in Arizona by tonight.
I am getting more and more nervous about my first day of work... Having never met my new boss, all i can do is hope we get along and work well together.
Sorry for the typos, i am updating from my blackberry which is a bit tedious so i am keeping it brief.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Bell Buckle, TN
Saturday was our first driving day. We were on the road from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (add an hour for time change to central). I made sandwiches on the dashboard while my mom drove, called out every Cracker Barrell (there are only a billion or so), and continued my reread of the Harry Potter septilogy.
At the end of our first day of driving, my mother and I arrived in a small town in Tennessee just outside of Nashville called Bell Buckle. My uncle, Myron, has lived here for several years because it is close to the cancer center he frequents as he continues to battle Multiple Myeloma - there is a distinct possibility that I have spelled that incorrectly.
Anyway, I have gotten to meet his wife, Rezza, finally. As some of you may know, I accidentally missed their wedding a few years ago by mixing up my life calendar and thinking it was a week later than it was. No first impression is better than a missing one. They mailed me my bridesmaids dress later that month. I am a terrible niece.
We spent all day yesterday in Bell Buckle, hanging out with Myron and Rezza, going antique shopping (I picked up a footstool and a jewery armoire), and having lunch at a fantastic Mexican restaurant. When everyone got back to the house, we watched "Borat" and then proceeded to sing karaoke for hours. I stepped up with "Hotel California," "Always Something There to Remind Me," "Locomotion," and "Somebody to Love." An excellent selection if I may say so myself.
I happened to receive the best phonecall of my life last night. Sam Englender - my past and future roommate - called to let me know she has found a 3 bedroom apartment for us to live in in Los Angeles. It's beautiful, a good rate, and right next to two of our other CMU friends, Derek Pendergrass and Joe O'Neil. I'm excited and having that all ironed out is a huge weight off of my mind.
Last night was a solid night's sleep in preparation for resuming the drive this morning. I am being hailed to breakfast, which smells incredible. I'll catch up again after another 12 hours on the road!
Happy belated Father's Day, Dad.
At the end of our first day of driving, my mother and I arrived in a small town in Tennessee just outside of Nashville called Bell Buckle. My uncle, Myron, has lived here for several years because it is close to the cancer center he frequents as he continues to battle Multiple Myeloma - there is a distinct possibility that I have spelled that incorrectly.
Anyway, I have gotten to meet his wife, Rezza, finally. As some of you may know, I accidentally missed their wedding a few years ago by mixing up my life calendar and thinking it was a week later than it was. No first impression is better than a missing one. They mailed me my bridesmaids dress later that month. I am a terrible niece.
We spent all day yesterday in Bell Buckle, hanging out with Myron and Rezza, going antique shopping (I picked up a footstool and a jewery armoire), and having lunch at a fantastic Mexican restaurant. When everyone got back to the house, we watched "Borat" and then proceeded to sing karaoke for hours. I stepped up with "Hotel California," "Always Something There to Remind Me," "Locomotion," and "Somebody to Love." An excellent selection if I may say so myself.
I happened to receive the best phonecall of my life last night. Sam Englender - my past and future roommate - called to let me know she has found a 3 bedroom apartment for us to live in in Los Angeles. It's beautiful, a good rate, and right next to two of our other CMU friends, Derek Pendergrass and Joe O'Neil. I'm excited and having that all ironed out is a huge weight off of my mind.
Last night was a solid night's sleep in preparation for resuming the drive this morning. I am being hailed to breakfast, which smells incredible. I'll catch up again after another 12 hours on the road!
Happy belated Father's Day, Dad.
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