When I think about the months just before leaving for England; I can only remember packing-unpacking-repacking my suitcase. Struggling to hold it up in my arms while standing on a normal house-hold scale. It was amazing how many times I thought my suitcase was light enough but was still over 80 pounds!
I had to find a creative way to cut down all my possessions for 10 months into 2 luggages. Who knows how us Cruise-crew do it...but we never fail!
Looking over the traveling instructions and memorizing Elemis products became a daily routine. I wanted to be prepared!
I remember my family crying and me feeling so sick. What an exciting day! I had traveled before...but it was my first time on such a long flight and OVER the ocean.
After everything...I find that one of the toughest parts of the travel (both times) was getting from the airport to the YMCA. I personally found the train/bus system in England overwhelming. Even with all the preparation packets they gave to me...I still took the wrong bus which ended up taking 3 times as long to get to Watford.
This is what the entrance of the YMCA looks like...:
From the bus station you walk for about a mile to the YMCA....which you have no idea where it is. ASK QUESTIONS!! You are most likely pulling 2 huge suitcases, a laptop, and the biggest purse you could find before leaving. It's going to be the hardest walk you've ever done! Luckily...the second time I went; I met two boys on the bus who were staying at the YMCA training at the academy as Fitness. They carried my bags and escorted me there! What a relief! After a contract on board you tend to be able to pick out the "Steiners". Like they always say onboard...
"Nothing finer than a Steiner." :-)
The following video is on my youtube channel, LepaJessi. It's right after I arrived in London for training the second time. Obviously sporting THE WORST cut EVER. I don't know what this chick was thinking when she gave me bangs that a 3 year old gives to herself.
First time there and always would go back! Tiny airport, but amazing efficiency and the staff is so nice and that at 7am in the morning! I am impressed, very good shopping and seating options also! Taxi Coventry to Heathrow Airport
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