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I haven't updated for a while so I wanted to catch everyone up a bit.
I was able to greet my friend Samantha who was getting off the ship for the Maymester the same day that I was boarding. Pretty cool huh?! We were able to have lunch with each other and it was fun to be around a friend :)
Well, I can tell you I was ready to leave the Bahamas. It is beautiful and the people were nice (at least to to me anyway) but WOW was it way too HOT!
So the ship (MV Explorer), pretty cool to board before all the students. Immediately we all were thrown right into training and planning for the students. A little about the ship she has 8 decks or at least deck 2 through 8 is where we are allowed to go. My room in on deck 3 :) 3108 to be exact! She has a pool though very small I would say more like a really big hot tub but not hot, lol. Weights, wellness center, spa, a few lounges, 2 dining rooms, a union (biggest room on the ship for larger activities and classes), several class rooms and much more which I am sure I could think of later. She rocks a lot but so far I have not got sea sick or even felt close to it.
Tonight I just got done doing one of the two largest events on the ship that I am in charge of as well as my co and roommate Sarah. We organized a play on the amazing race however it was more of a large riddle and clue hurt to find locations. It was EXTREMELY successful and the students seemed to love it. We had a turn out of 440 students plus a very large volunteer group to help. Seriously it was a lot of FUN!! Next we are planning our next big event the Sea Olympics :) So with all this being said you can see I am a very busy person, oh and I am still attending class everyday!
I am getting adjusted to ship life, there is always something to do so I am trying really hard to carve out some private time for me. Though you all should know I am doing well and have already developed what are becoming some pretty amazing friendships and I can also say that I love the people I am working with. They are all unique and I can tell I will learn a lot from them I just hope that I can return that favor in some way shape or form. Strange that it has only been a week since I got on the ship because it feels as though I have known these people for so much longer (feels like camp all over again).
Of course people already identify me for my laugh and say they can hear it down the hall. LOL, makes me feel at home! I can tell you all that I miss you and wish that you could be here to experience all this with me. When we pulled away from the port in The Bahamas I had a moment of reflection and realization of just how long I have been wanting to be here. I am grateful that I don't give up on the thing that I want out of life! Thanks everyone because all your support has helped me to get here <3
On that note I am going to bed because we lose another hour tonight and it is already 2am, yikes! Miss you all. I would love hear from everyone. It is so hard not being able to call or text. You can send me an e-mail at [email protected] I get it much quicker there then on any other website.
Till next time! Maybe I will be in Spain by then we will port there on June 27th!
Love, Tiana
By the way the blog makes me pick a location so from what I understand we are placing the Islands that are right off of Portugal tomorrow I believe.
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Michael My oh my! Great update. Tiana Lindberg... perpetual camper!! Wow, not a bad way to go through life. I know you're having such an amazing and INTENSE experience... could tell from how you talked about close you were becoming with others around you... yup, camp all over again! :) Can't wait for more.
Carrie I look forward to your blogs. You have such a positive and enthusiastic approach to life. Never lose this, I knew you would grow to be a very special person. Sounds like you have meet some wonderful people. :-)
AC Sara We miss you, Tiana! I'm glad you are having fun and learning a lot!
Tiana Lindberg Aww Sara I miss you guys too!
Melissa This is so amazing. Thank you for keeping us updated. I am missing you though. It is weird to know that I can't just call. I think it is funny that you are already known for you laugh...just like here.