Dad always said, work isn't work when you love what you do!!!

FINALLY the blog I've been waiting 46 days to write!!   I got a job!!  And not just any job, my DREAM job :)  K, so where do I start...?

The day after my last blog (a week ago today) I was bumming around, day-working on Cakewalk, starting to wonder why I'd left a job I loved and friends I adored for something so uncertain, when I get an e-mail from Captain Mike.  It said:

"I'd like to speak with you again soon. Please give me a call when you can 904 607 ####. - Michael"

I jumped up and although it was hard to go pee without asking for permission first, I ran up to the Sun Deck to call him back.  We arranged for him to pick me up that morning to take a walkthrough of Inception (the vessel) but he didn't say anything about offering me the position or this being the last step of the process, so I had no idea where his head was at.  We get to the boat and he walks me through every inch of it, introduces me to the crew - Mark (South African Deckhand/Engineer), Allen (American Chef), Peter (South African 1st Mate), Nick (American Engineer), and Zahara (Irish/Saudi Arabia Stewardess).  He hadn't hired a Chief Stew or Bosun yet and the other Stewardess was in the Bahamas getting her Visa renewed.  When we finished the tour he brought me up to the bridge (control room) and asked me what I thought.  I told him I was in love with the boat, he asked if I could see myself living/working on her, I said "um yEs", and as he smiled he told me he'd like to extend the position to me.  I clapped my hands, jumped up and down, laughed a nervous weirdo laugh and said I'd LOVE TO!  We talked about salary, start-date, benefits, and itinerary and then he brought me back to my boat.  I swear to God even though I loved Cakewalk (and the people onboard) those next few days were the longest ever!  I said my goodbyes (even though I'll see them all again on New Years - our boats will both be on St. Bart's for NYE :), packed up all my shit, cleaned up crew house, and went to meet my guy.

Wes had booked a ticket the week prior and his visit could not have come at a better time.  I got to spend my last 4 days of unemployment at the beach, in bed cuddling, on a scooter (should've traded in my bike a long time ago!) and indulging in good food/drinks with great company :)  Saying goodbye is never fun (especially when you have no idea when you'll see them again) but after I dropped him off at the airport I headed straight for my new home!

Niners

I was greeted by Nina and Zahraa (two stewardess') who helped me bring my bags down to my room and we hit it off right away!  Zahraa is this cute little English girl (who's half Irish and half Saudi Arabian) with the best personality and most beautiful accent.  Nina is Swedish and a little more reserved, and although she's fairly new to yachting she's the most helpful and giving girl in the world!

Zahraa

And here I am, 4 days in and absolutely LOVING my life!  I'm sitting at the dinner table with Mark, Zahraa, Pete and Nina having dinner and drinking Courvoisier.  Lots more to share but it'll have to wait until tomorrow.



Thanks for any thoughts & prayers you guys sent my way...they worked and I've never been happier...I finally feel like I'm home :)

xoxo,
mE

My new home & office