July!

Sorry it’s been a while since I last wrote- we’re starting to finally get in to a routine where the cruises begin running together. Not that I’m getting bored of the beach by any means, but I would definitely say there’s not much going on now as there has been in the last 3 months (wow!).
I had an anti-climatic July 4th… no fireworks, but me and the male singer, as well as another singer on board sang God Bless The USA, so that was about the extent of my celebration. Still, there’s a lot to look forward to! Charlie’s birthday is on the 16th, so we’re going to a resort in Cozumel called Park Royal for the day where you pay a set price for an open buffet and bar. Then there’s another themed birthday party- Farm Animals! Ha. I’m going as a spider, a la Charlotte’s Web. I never thought working on ships would mean getting to play dress up so much! ☺
We’ve been getting along all right while Gaven’s been on vacation, with only one re-block for a dancer who was very sick this cruise. It looks like I may not be needed during rehearsals as much anymore. I’m going to try (and hopefully by writing it down here I’ll actually do it!) to spend that time learning to speak Italian. I got a little lesson yesterday by one of the Italian officers, but of course I’ve forgotten most of the words I learned already. But I can say “Sono Italiano” which means “I’m Italian”! Haha it’s a start, even if it’s not true. (aaand I don’t know if I’m spelling it right..)
No visitors this month- but 38 days til Bry and my family are here, and I can barely stand it! On one hand these past months have gone slow, but on the other hand I can’t believe we’re already almost halfway through July. Praise God for all the lessons I’m learning here and for the trials and joys I’m experiencing! It’s all making me a stronger person, I’m sure of it. Now, off to perform Fiesta Latina!