Safe & Sound

To all who were asking for the "all clear" i'm FINALLY on the boat safe & sound. I'm currently using a $20 internet card I just purchased. Sorry I haven't called anyone yet, it was kind of an ordeal to get here, and my cell phone wasn't able to pick up a network at all on the way. Anywho, all's well now. I (and all my baggage) made it on board just fine. For those of you who don't know, I flew from Miami, Florida (where my maritime training took place) to Managua, Nicaragua, then drove to Corinto to meet the boat. The plane took two hrs and the car ride (from the airport to the boat) took FOUR! Once I got on board I got face time with about 100 people, 2 of which I actually remember. =P The facility looks pretty amazing, and I can't believe it's finally coming to a head. I got to spend some time with the Exec Chef & the Exec Pastry Chef, and tomorrow I start work. I've been assigned a cabin, and i hate to say it, but for the first time ever I think I may have a smelly roommate (read: ahhh!!!!!). He's been living in a double by himself for a bit so perhaps it's simply a comfort issue. (I hope!!!) Regardless, I've always heard of friends having to deal with it, but never me.... yeeesh.

8:30 AM tomorrow I've got a meeting with the ship's doctor, and shortly after it's a meeting with the Exec Chef again / off to work. It's gunna be a busy four months, THAT i'm sure! =)

I'll let ya know how things go as they progress. The internet's INSANELY expensive (as I understand) but, of course, I'll be doing everything I can to take some of the financial shrapnel out of that grenade.

Miss all you guys!!

Ciao!

p.s. I added a link to "Subscribe" on the top left, so it's a heck of a lot easier to see when new posts pop up, as opposed to having to check the link every day... oh techology, SO convinient =)