My first ever visit to Vietnam

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

At first I didn't like Vietnam that much because it's a little dirty compared to the other places I've been but after seeing some nice places around the city of Saigon I started to like it... not because of the place itself but the people. They remind me so much of the Filipinos. They're always smiling and they're very friendly. I enjoyed shopping at Ben Tah Market I don't know if I spelled it right. Anyway we also saw the well knowned Saigon River and some boat people. It's also very cheap here... and for some you don't need to change your money cause they accept US Dollars. Anyway another thing that I noticed is that the people are so friendly even in the streets. Our cab driver is crazy as in crazy but people don't seem to mind. Anyway I'll be back next week in Vietnam and I'm really looking forward to it. :)

Wacky as ever

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Originally uploaded by AyanD.

The Cruise Entertainment Staff
The craziest team onboard the Super Star Gemini.

Me, Hanna, Colin and Peter

Me, Hanna, Colin and Peter
Originally uploaded by AyanD.

Me with Cruise Supervisor Hanna from China, Colin Kerr Cruise Director from UK and Peter Lang Asia Pacific Manager or DM Systems.

Phuket (Virgo at the back)

Phuket (Virgo at the back)
Originally uploaded by AyanD.

The old Super Star Virgo Cruise Staff Team.

Me and the DragQueens of Super Star Virgo

Here's a glimps of the beautiful people onboard Super Star Virgo





From Left (Ayan, Harold (Philippines), Leonard (Malaysia), and Partick (Malaysia)) Right after a show at the Lido theater.

Mamak Mia!!!

How's everyone doing? Anyway just making sure all of you guys are stisll ok. Anyway I'm so excited with the new musical we're rehearsing called Mamak Mia.

An original musical revolving about a Malaysian girl Mia who works for a store called Mamak. It deals with the difficulties of a struggling artist who gets discovered and later finds out that she has to make it big not just for herself but to be able to help her family and support her sick mom.


Mia later on meets an Indian man named Rahul who hails from a rich clan and easily the two fell in love with each other... The story becomes complicated when Rahul's parents asks Mia to leave their son alone saying that she is not the one they want their son to marry.

Rahul and Mia faught for their love and made a promise that they will not let anything stop them from expressing their love for one another. On the night of Mia's first concert Rahul told Mia the bad news. His parents have already arranged a marriage for him with a girl he haven't met and don't love and threatens Rahul that they will remove him from their will and will no longer call him their son if he doesn't follow their wish.

What will happen to Mia now? Can she still go through with her first major concert? Will Rahul choose Mia over his parents?

The musical is set to run September or October this year with songs from the great group ABBA.

Malaysia Bole!

We just arrived at Penang, Malaysia this afternoon... again I can't get off the ship today due to my busy sched. I had my first day of Crowd Management Training today. I'm so excited since later I will be a part of the Crew's Show entitled "BEYOND BROADWAY". I'll be dancing this time with the rest of the cruise staff people. I'll be doing CATS and will be dancing in a small part in JOSEPH THE DREAMER. I also will play the part of OB1 in our version of STARWARS where I'll have a fight scene with my co-cruise staff who's from Vietnam.Wish me luck guys! Hopefully I don't make a fool of my self later.

Anyway, I'm so excited because there's a considerable number of Filipino passengers this trip. I even saw my old gym mate back in the Philippines (Fitness First) here in SuperStar Virgo, Tita Tina and her brother. We got to talk about a few stuff and chatted after our cowboy show last night. They were so surprised to see me here since I wasn't able to tell them I was gonna work here.

By the way last Saturday was a blast! I had my first ever solo performance and it was held at the Grand Piazza, the mid-ship part of VIRGO next to the reception area. I really had fun singing infront of all those people there and got a number of good comments but I know I still have to further improve on my singing to make it better next time.

More stories next time... :)

Viva Singapore!

Got to Singapore safe and sound. Went on duty the same day and I'm already missing the Philippines. I miss going to the malls and watching movies with my friends and family but I'm enjoying my stay here at Super Star Virgo.

We went to Malaysia last Sunday but didn't get the chance to get off the ship to shop or anything because I have so many things to do. This morning though I was able to get off the ship to eat lunch at a local cafeteria in Phuket Thailand. As usual the food is very spicy. Bought mangoes and fruits from the store near the port.

I can't post pictures yet since the computer here in the ship doesn't have the option for me to do that. (too bad!)

Anyway I'm very excited because next week I'll be included in our theater show called Beyond Broadway showcasing a number of popular broadway musicals. I might be singing a song from the musical Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera but still don't know which part.

Anyway next week I'll be doing a number with another cruise staff at our weekly Gala Fashion show. Life here is hard but at the same time fun because I get to do what I love doing and that is to entertain people.

I'm leaving this Friday

See you guys in Singapore
I'll be leaving this Friday 8AM bound for Hongkong then Singapore
Gonna be gone for 10 months but keep on checking this site
I will post my schedules and destination so you (my friends, family, and every one who gives a damn) would know what's happening to me.
Ciao!!!

Starcruises

Starcruises,
originally uploaded by AyanD.

Just had my principal interview today for a position at Star Cruises and I hope I get the job as a cruise staff.

By the way for those who are not familiar what Star Cruises is here's something from their website www.starcruises.com

Star Cruises, the third largest cruise line in the world is a global cruise brand with a combined fleet of 21 ships in service and under construction, with more than 32,000 lower berths, cruising to destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Bermuda and the Antarctica under the Star Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America, Orient Lines and Cruise Ferries brands. A letter of intent has been signed for another newbuild with an option for an additional ship.

Vessels operating under the Star Cruises' brand in Asia-Pacific are SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Gemini, Star Pisces, MegaStar Aries and MegaStar Taurus.

The NCL group has a fleet of fifthteen ships in service and under construction under three brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America and Orient Lines. The NCL fleet includes the Norwegian Dream, Norwegian Majesty, Norwegian Sea, Norwegian Wind, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Crown and Norwegian Spirit. The Norwegian Jewel is scheduled to be delivered in August 2005 whilst a fourth newbuild, yet unnamed is presently under construction. Norwegian Sea is scheduled to join the Star Cruises' fleet in September 2005 and renamed SuperStar Libra to be based in India.

NCL America currently operates the Pride of Aloha, which will subsequently be joined by the Pride of America in June 2005 and The Pride of Hawaii in April 2006 . Orient Lines is an award-winning single ship line with the Marco Polo offering niche destination-focused cruises.

Both NCL and Orient Lines market primarily in North America but also extensively in the UK, Europe, South America and Asia whilst NCL America offers inter island cruises in Hawaii.

The Cruise Ferries brand, which was launched in 2001 presently, comprises the m.v. Wasa Queen.