As the time closer to the cruise, they wanted me to be the master ceremony (MC). I tried to avoid this task cause I don't have the skill at all. As they insisted, I requested for a partner and they granted my wish. Ok, I can't avoid anymore. I started to focus on the event and the MC.
Superstar Virgo
Day 1: 19 September 2012
I have to get up super early, at 2:30am. The flight to Singapore by China Airline was at 6:05am. I have to be on the airport at 4am. The flight was on schedule and I arrived at 9:25am. The travel agent took us directly to the Harbour Front.
The ship departed on 0:30am and we must check in on 9pm, I have plenty of time to visit several place in the city before it. After my lunch I took the MRT to Orchard. I took a walk there, bought some souvenir then I went to Raffles Place. Most of the road around Raffles was being close due the F1. The government use the street for the F1 Circuit. The weather was hot with a cloudy sky. After taking several pictures there, I decided to return to Harbour Front.
All member of the cruise: the office team and the dealers from all over Indonesia gathered at Lobby C to collect the baggage and check in to the cruise. This cruise leave to Port Klang, Malaysia and then return to Singapore. 3D 2N Cruise. The passengers were many from various country. The ship capacity itself is 2000++ people. It is a big ship.
Ocean view - window cabin
I entered the ship at 10pm, directly went to my cabin 05098. I wanted to take my shower first before the meeting at the meeting room for tomorrow's meeting preparation. But... My bag has not arrived. After half an hour waiting there's a knock on the door... My bag! Finally... After the shower I rushed to "Galaxy of The Star". My team was there already and they haven't had their shower, haha.
After I arrived the travel agent and the cruise agent gathered up, we started with where to put the laptop, the screen, x-banner and banner. Unfortunately we can't do the test (sound check or screen test), cause the room will be use for a show that night. Tomorrow morning we can run the test at 7am.
We continued to the party room, "The Taverna". It located at deck 13, an open room above the swimming pool. After that we decided where the photo corner's location, the band's location, & the screen's location. It was 0:00 already, when the Taverna manager came to join and he changed all my time line for the party. My brain and eyes couldn't compromise anymore. I was too angry, they should have follow my time line yet they change it. Told them to wait until tomorrow as I reschedule all the party's time line. I entered my cabin at 1am. Could sleep at all due the changes.
Day 2: 20 September 2012
Woke up at 6am as we have to gather at Galaxy of The Star at 6:30. I ate my breakfast quickly as I made an adjustment for the party time line. The Mediterranean serve international buffet menu for breakfast. Finished with my breakfast I rushed to the meeting room. The screen test was a success and also the sound test. Everything was perfect.
Galaxy of The Star
The Mediterranean Buffet
We were behind schedule for 20 mins. We started with one of our national anthem. My partner was very good with words, he brought the event alive. We made some changes to our time line. He made some mistake and the owner blamed me for that. Well, I can't control him on what he about to say. I only gave him a guide line on what to say but his improvement was beyond my control.
I can say that the morning meeting went pretty well. We finished on schedule. We reached our target for the meeting too. After lunch we have a gala tour and fun games. I decided not to join the event, the tour agent handle everything. I tried to catch some sleep yet the cruise management won't let me sleep. They keep announcing for emergency drill every 30 minutes. OMG! So I decide to go out to check the Taverna.
The Taverna
It was raining. We were in panic cause the Taverna is an open space. Not completely open space but if the rain heavy, we have to change place. The cruise management said no other room available so we have to go with plan B (there wasn't a plan B) haha. We arranged the room as if we have a rain. Everything was changed.
The Belly Dancer
The party started at 7:15pm with a dance. It was a good start cause the dancer took away the audience's attention. After an opening, we invited our owner for a speech and celebrate the birthday with a toast. As we asked the guests to enjoy their dinner, we gave them a belly dancer. Perfect dance to grab their attention.
The party went well. Everyone have their fun. We also rewarded several dealer with gold medal for their loyalty and fantastic achievement. As free flow beer time came, we gave away several doorprizes.
I'm glad it went well. I didn't have my dinner due the task, yet I'm so happy and relief. The chocolate time started at 10pm. I enjoyed the chocolate cakes for my dinner, haha. I went back to my cabin at 11:30pm. Again, I can't sleep! Aiyo!
Day 3: 21 September 2012
A free day to enjoy the cruise, yet due the lack of sleep for several days my mood was pretty bad. I had my brunch too late, my gastric problem started to kick. Well, I wasn't surprise cause I haven't have a good schedule on eating.
Tired!
Bella Vista
The ship docked at Singapore 12:30pm. We were gathered up at Bella Vista to collect our passport. The immigration process was long. My flight back was at 9:45pm. So, I have time to go to the city again.
I tried to go to Plaza Singapore to find green kit kat. I couldn't find one. So I went back to Harbour Front, it was raining again. Wait there until the bus pick us up to the airport. The flight got delay for 30 minutes. I arrived at 11:30pm at airport directly went home and entered my apartment at 0:30am.
So happy to meet my pillow and bed.
This is my journey with Superstar Cruise Virgo. I can't really enjoy the cruise because of my job.
Having this cruise is a dream come true. I dreamt of it since 1999. I wanted to join a cruise with my family and my parents came with me on this cruise. The funny thing is when I forget about a dream, it came true.
Don't underestimate your dream! Dream as high as you can, it will motivate your life more.
