When the last day of a contract hits, it lands like a ton of bricks. Suddenly all the preparation you’ve already done seems like a drop in the bucket compared to what you’ve got left to do, but you can’t for the life of you think of what any of that is.
It was a little different when I knew I would be coming back to the flagship in September, but now that I no longer do the Grand Asian, it’s a little more of a big deal if you leave something behind or forget to complete something before walking down the gangway.
Then again, I’ve managed to get most of the big stuff done in the last few days. I’m almost finished packing, the book drop is pretty consistently empty (most of the guests are aware that I’m leaving tomorrow afternoon and are pretty understanding about my desire to not leave a mountain of work for my replacement), and the last of the paperwork is finished. Except for my evaluation, which will take place at some point between my afternoon shift and my after-dinner shift. My boss tells me I have nothing to worry about, and for once I’m taking her at her word –usually I fret terribly about my “report card” but this season I find myself in possession of a much more “what happens happens” attitude, if I’ve done something terrible enough to warrant a bad grade there’s nothing I can do to change it after all!
The nice thing is that our call in Victoria tomorrow is an afternoon one instead of a morning, which means I don’t have to suffer through the insanity of the usual early-morning debark/customs scramble. And I don’t have to pack my linens until the morning, which is also a very nice change.
Still though, I keep thinking there must be something I’m forgetting…
Now are you sure you’ve checked under the bed and your pillow? 😀 We had a fabulous time in Venice hon, hope you are all having the time of your llives in Disney xxoo