Yearly Archives: 2010

…On The Radio… Oh, Oh, oh-OH…

Posted on September 17, 2010 by vinnie costa

There are very few TV channels to watch while on The Boat, and I know what you’re thinking, “Vinnie, you shouldn’t be watching TV!” Well, folks, there’s something called a sea day, when there’s nothing else to do, don’t judge, … Continue reading →

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People, People Who Need People…

Posted on September 11, 2010 by vinnie costa

This is my first contract working on a cruise ship and therefore, everything’s new to me. Everything. I don’t have the knowledge that comes with experience, I’m learning as I go, and folks, there’s a steep learning curve here on … Continue reading →

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From My Cabin Steward…

Posted on September 10, 2010 by vinnie costa

On my birthday I walked into my cabin and found this on my desk: You like how I have them believing I’m 35? Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare via MySpaceShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on … Continue reading →

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It’s A Lazy Afternoon…

Posted on September 7, 2010 by vinnie costa

I’ve always been an advocate of napping, but since I’ve started working on The Boat, I’ve become a napping fool. It’s really quite easy to sleep, with the constant rocking and the fact I have an inside cabin, which means … Continue reading →

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Buy, Buy, Buy

Posted on September 4, 2010 by vinnie costa

The Boat is a cash free society. The shops, the OB (Officer’s Bar), the coffee bar and all excursions simply take your room number and charge your account – your account being the money you’ve already earned, remember Jew and … Continue reading →

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Internet Access

Posted on August 29, 2010 by vinnie costa

Satellite internet isn’t as cool as it sounds. I thought it’d be reals fast, but it’s not and, it’s not free either. We don’t pay what the guests pay, but we still have to pay for it – $20.00 for 200 … Continue reading →

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Dear Diary… My First Week

Posted on August 22, 2010 by vinnie costa

Thursday, August 12th Dear Diary, We leave Los Angeles tomorrow, on Friday the 13th, a fitting day for us to fly, if you ask me, but no one’s really asking…I’m pretty much offering up the information. Oh Diary, I’m so … Continue reading →

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Today Is The First Day…

Posted on August 14, 2010 by vinnie costa

…of the rest of your life. A poster with that sentiment hung on the door to my fifth-grade classroom at Trinity Elementary School. I remember as a child not understanding what it meant, because the first day of the rest of my … Continue reading →

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LA Stories

Posted on August 14, 2010 by vinnie costa

I never got to experience Los Angeles the way it really should been experienced – with the exception of my one glorious day with Minda G. Ware, but of course I have a few observations: June Gloom? Has anyone not from LA … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles – Everywhere but the ‘hood!

Posted on August 13, 2010 by vinnie costa

I was shown a Los Angeles I didn’t know existed – I’ve spent most of my time in LA either at the rehearsal studio, the Sizzler or the “dorm in the ‘hood” without a car to explore, I had to … Continue reading →

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Blood, Sweat and Tears

Posted on August 12, 2010 by vinnie costa

Yes, that is my blood, I threw that hat so many times it practically became a part of me… bitch ain’t getting dropped again! Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare via MySpaceShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this … Continue reading →

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Judy Garland’s Other Daughter…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by vinnie costa

We got a real treat, when the one and only Ms. Lorna Luft came into rehearsal to offer us a master class. When we got in, did a run of the Broadway Standards show and Ms Luft came in and … Continue reading →

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Vinnie’s A Pretty Singer

Posted on August 8, 2010 by vinnie costa

Once upon a time, way back when I was in college, I was told I’d never be in the chorus because I couldn’t blend with others. Instead of teaching me how to blend, I was groomed for a lifetime of … Continue reading →

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Countdown – T Minus Six Days

Posted on August 7, 2010 by vinnie costa

In six days I’ll be on the Boat. And while I’m certainly looking forward to it and can’t wait to get out of the Dorm and into my own private cabin, I know the hard work is far from over. … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by vinnie costa

We’ve learned the last bit of music and the last bit of ogrophy. We’re done. Six weeks of hard work and stress and anxiety are over! …And the sigh of relief that issued forth from the diva’s mouth was so loud that it … Continue reading →

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