Swamped, in More Ways Than One – At Sea – [11/19/2016]

Tired businesswoman with telephones and pen in her mouth sitting

So…many…people.

I know my classes are popular, I’m good at my job, and I like my job, and that equates to people liking the classes. Plus the programs are popular to begin with – but this cruise? The lowest number I have had in a class so far is…35 people. The rest of my classes have been above 40. 40! In a room that comfortably seats 24! And is a sauna at the best of times.

Not overworked, just slightly overwhelmed by the numbers. I don’t think I’ve ever had numbers this high, that said I haven’t been doing the job long; perhaps this is common…but…

We still have four more sea days before we make Honolulu, if they are all like this? I am going to be one sleepy computer girl by the end.

It is insanely rocky – this stretch of water always is. But keeping my footing at the front of the class is a bit of a challenge to say the least. The entertainment was rescheduled for tonight since the show that was originally supposed to run was deemed unsafe for the dancers. The ‘Cats are still playing, but they will at least have chairs.  The pool looks like a cross between a tidal wave and a wave pool – and therefore the pool deck is currently a small lake.

Big numbers and rough weather, this cruise is starting out with a bang!

Can we be in Hawaii yet?

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