Starting "work" in paradise

Yesterday Dana and I started working. Now, our main job down here will be working at Dana's step dad's bar, Busters. It was suppose to be open by now but because this is island living they have a very slow and relaxed way about proceeding with business. So currently we needed something to do, so we started working at a water sports business right on the ocean. It's called Ititos. Tito and his family are good friends with John and Jackie. There even going to Alaska in the coming year! So they are really nice. But our position with them is sort of marketing to people their different water sports and such. Yesterday was sort of slow and our first day so we just walked the beach telling people about their business. For our first FULL day on the beach Dana and I got very hot, tired and worn down quickly. We left a little early and basically just learned the ropes. But before leaving the asked of we wanted to ride on the boat and we said yes please!!! We get on the boat and start cruising around, then they harness us up for parasailing.... Can't say no to your boss right? It was beautiful to see so much of the island and the light and dark blue swirled ocean. And sea turtles! It was really neat end to what was an interesting first day. Today was very different. Today the cruise ship people come in so we talk to them and lead them to our area and get them chairs and umbrellas. It was pretty interesting for us as Americans. It's something we are used to seeing as travelers but haven't been on the other side of. We wait outside the beach and when people arrive via taxi we just take them toward the beach explain bathroom, restroom, chair, and overall complete beach experience. Felt odd at first but after a few groups it's kind of fun! After the long day we got a little cash for what we had sold and called it good. Tomorrow another cruise ship comes in. Now that we have a feeling for everything tomorrow we go back out for another cruise day and hopefully put a little more cash in our pockets.
Until next time
<3

Get this show on the road!!

So I've definitely been slacking on the blogging for a while, so I've decided it's time to get back on it..

And I guess I'll start with the recent tragedy. I honestly don't even know what to say. How can something like this happen. Innocent and good people went to see a movie... Among them Jessica Redfield. I worked with Jessica for a few days at Fox31 in Denver. When I heard it on the news it took me a long time to really absorb. I'm living in Aruba right now so first hearing it was in Colorado was shocking then realizing a new one of the victims. Heart wrenching. My heart and prayers go out to absolutely everyone involved. Life truly is precious.
As a 22 year-old I had no idea how many of my amazing friends and acquaintances lives would be cut shot.
RIP Karen. Jessica. Ken.


Ah, tough. Moving on to a lighter note...
So I am in Aruba, the A of the ABC Dutch islands right north east of Venezuela. It is beautiful. White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue ocean water, hot clear skies and many wonderful friendly people. I am here with my college friend Dana. We meet someone new everyday! And you never know who it will be. Yesterday we played poker with a group of divers who own a dive shop, then later talked with American pre-med students studying Caribbean medicine, and ended the night learning some new dutch with the locals! Right now we don't have a car so getting a job is really difficult, but the word is out and we look every day. August is more promising, so right now were just kind of enjoying the sun.

We did spend last Thursday- Saturday in Curaçao. Curaçao is bigger than Aruba but we just stayed in the little town area. It was more of the Dutch architecture and extremely vibrant colors! We stayed at a nice hotel the first night and it had an infinity pool that went right into the ocean, so really we didn't leave there much!!


That's all for now, I'll be around more though!
:)