I suppose now is a better time than ever to update everyone on what has been going on in my life. I’m in the union, chillin’ in front of Singapore (I feel like I won’t often be able to say that). We’re bunkering- aka filling up with fuel so we can continue sailing.
Well- this week has been one of the most chaotic; yet entertaining weeks on board. For starters- two nights ago was our Crew Talent Show. This is hands down, the BEST event on board. Our crew is phenomenal at everything they do. (Trust me folks- when you see crew out in port- they look damn fine!) I have a surplus of photos and videos from this amazing event, and I may or may not have a crush on 2376583279 crew members, just saying. I cannot wait until I can show all of you just how amazing the crew are. I have about 12 favorites, and although most of them are married, I plan on marrying them.
So yesterday was Halloween (for us at least)- But Happy Halloween to those of you back in the states. It was hilarious to see how creative people were with their costumes. (I mean we have fairly limited resources on the ship- we can’t just sail to Wal-Mart). I was insanely busy all week, so my costume- was not much of a costume, but got big attention anyways. Let’s just say it may have involved my tattoo. Hahaha. By far my favorite costume some guys had put together was a Rickshaw. They had a little bike that they bought in a country, and had 1 person “sitting”, 1 driving, and one guy following them trying to get them to buy things. I suppose this won’t really be that humorous to those of you who haven’t been to other countries. (I don’t mean that to sound stuck up- but just like in the US, people want you to buy things from them, and they are, how shall I say, a little more persistent than those in the States). Think Battery Park, NY, add crazier, pushier people…and you’ll get the idea.
There was also the Ambiguously Gay duo- which was absolutely hilarious- but also sad since the majority of the already small amount of men on this ship, are gay ( which I absolutely love- except for the fact that in general, no guy is looking at you, except the crew, who you cannot fraternize with. Dang!).- The ship is a great place to become a lesbian, you’ll up your chances with relationships and what have you.
Picture this: The entire shipboard community is dancing and enjoying Halloween festivities last night, the ship is obviously en route, and meanwhile outside, I kid you not, our crew was waiting with hoses in case pirates decided to attack our ship. No lie. Apparently En route to Singapore is one of the most dangerous places (I have no clue if this is true or not since Wikipedia is my only source, and highly unreliable). But the crew legitimately were ready to hose pirates off our ship- this to me, is awesome; however, if pirates really were to come and attack, I would not have the same feelings. My roommate made me double-lock our door. Which is ridiculous when you think about it; if pirates can scale the MV Explorer and get on board, they can surely get through a double-locked door. Nevertheless, it was humorous. I have been watching Harry Potter intently this week, and I am beyond excited that Hocus Pocus is showing today.
Other than that, not much has been going on, just a lot of work, and a lot of writing e-mails back and forth with everybody under the sun.
Some people claimed they “saw pirates”- but I’m pretty sure that’s their vivid imagination. Most people are expecting a wooden pirate ships with skull and cross-bone flag and canons- when in reality, their somewhat-average looking people in stolen boats of all sorts (usually speed boats); but it is fun to think that Captain Hook is after us- so I’ll go with it.
Oh! Crazy story- Yesterday was a rainy and dark morning, and Rachel came back to the room and screamed “There is a tornado!” Sure enough- there was a tornado following the ship (not extremely close). It was such a neat experience, how many people get chased my tornadoes while at sea? (Well- maybe a lot of sailors…but nobody I know).
I’m pretty excited for Vietnam, but sad because they voyage is quickly coming to an end, and the next few weeks will be intense. Tests and due dates left and right, two days of classes, 3 days of port, class for 2 days again, and then port again. It’s going to be chaotic.
I am 10 hours ahead of Eastern time, but FINALLY we get to fall back, and gain an hour of sleep. Which is crazy, because 2 days ago we were 9 hours ahead of the Eastern time zone, but we had to advance our clocks and hour for Singapore, just to turn them back tonight.
Just to let you know- Spring SASers- you have it made, because you CONSTANTLY ACCUMULATE hours. I should have thought this one through :p
But either way, I am having a blast, and I love the people on this voyage- we have a great group. Well, it’s time for class. Funny to think I am half-way through my day, and many of you are hours away from even waking.
Happy Halloween again, I’ll update again after Nam, unless something ridiculous like an attack on the ship occurs.
Much <3
Samantha Zerio
Executive Student Ambassador of Semester at Sea
Goodwill Operator
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