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.
