Thursday, January 17, 2013

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013

After being down and out for the last week, it was great to power walk on the promenade deck with Captain Pain.  While we haven’t started the Insanity workout again, just this bit of fresh air was a welcome treat.

Today I had the first of 9 weeks of “new manager training.”  I received an “invitation” via email a few days ago.  What a misnomer . . . isn’t one allowed to decline an invitation?  As such, something that’s mandatory shouldn’t be by invitation.  Essentially, it was two hours of my life that I can’t ever get back.  I am very grateful for the educational experiences I’ve had throughout my life.  Along with the professional experiences, I like to believe that I have made something of myself, and with all of the leadership training I’ve had in various forms, and at various venues throughout the years, this class is a complete waste of my time.  UGH!  UGH!  UGH!  God, grant me serenity . . .

Tonight I had dinner with Candi and Claire Nichol, our Guest Services Manager, who is leaving on Sunday.  She’s heading back to England for her vacation.  Fortunately, she returns mid-March.  She was one of the first people to “take me in” and show me great kindness when I arrived to the Dawn.  So, it was a treat to have dinner at Bamboo (sushi) with these two lovely ladies.