take a minute for this one. up close and personal with the rottercat dolls

We were somewhere else in Norway today. I’m talking 3 barns and some waterfalls. Not knocking the waterfalls though they are majestic and I’ve never seen anything like this. The fjords are so amazing. The mountains are right by the side of the ship on both sides. Its almost like you could reach out and touch them. Also, I want a mountain home. The last time I was there I had an amazing time with some amazing people and really I just wanna go back. That’s all. And in case you are wondering, we’re on a cruise of Norway. We’ve only been in Norway for the last 2 weeks. I’m about done with it. 3 barns y’all. Get me to Amsterdam already.

Now, this is something new for all 5 of my readers. I’m going to give the cast members a chance to say hello and to say something. just kinda a free thought kinda thing…lets see how it goes. Remember NOTHING IS PROVOKED OR GUIDED so any comments about me are strictly coincidence. J

Stacy – what up skanks….ok so listen up my name has evolved from stacy to stissy since working on ships but I prefer to be called Anastasia that is the route of my name….so I will say I am one of those people that hated on myspace and internet crap for a long time but then peter made me one for my birthday and I’ve found it’s nice to keep in touch but really a BLOG…that is such a gross name….i write in run on sentences GET OVER IT….so the first time I met Jeb I screamed in his face….seriously I must have scared him…..i get noise violations all the time…we’ve been banned from a bar here partially because some of us crazies were wasted off of H2O and dancing on the couches…whatever whatever I do what I want---it’s a good modo right???....but honestly I hope heaven doesn’t give out noise violations….my friend Jeb and I have had some goods time together….we’re pretty random….we’ve done things like hide and seek on deck 3…but the thing is we were the only two playing….then it turned into lazer tag….if you must know he won….one of my favorite things to do is DIRTY dance….it originated from Shaunacy…but now we’ve all become pros at it…and it’s not what you are thinking….i don’t cuss or drink but I know how to have a good time….i use the word whore a lot but I say it to people that I love…..the word whore has evolved into HELBA…because these gals in Egypt decided they didn’t like us because we weren’t covered from head to toe…and called us that word…we later found out it means THE ULTIMATE WHORE….i friggen love Jebs t shirts and the fact that he can rock Pink…and dance his face off……and do lots of flips….eww all I want out of life is a back walk over but I just don’t have what it takes…yet….oh oh and jeb and I are both really nervous lately because we’ve heard that pretty people have been getting fired and I’m not sure if you know this but we are both in the category of pretty sooooooo we really can relate to eachother….so listen I have to wrap up my random thoughts and tell you about showgirl….well I’m excited because I get to sing and dance in some good numbers…..some of the numbers are kind of provocative---not my style so it’s funny to try and be all sexy….i’m learning from the best here though….mash and jeb know how to work it…apart from being in the best numbers in the show I also hold the title of being in the WORST number in the show…it may be the worst number in ANY of the shows that we have….(I would just like to say in one of the shows I have to sing VOGUE which WAS one of my faves…until I say the red hat society costumes AND the choreo that involves lots of bounces…that not sexy) ok so back to the worst number in the show…it’s called red roses…..and listen these are some lyrics that used to be in it…”my fellers bringing me a posey…how bout a ring around the rosey” ---those are jebs fave…..oh god it’s embarrassing….they are calling me a blog whore so I’m DONE DONE and DONE…but listen this isn’t the last you’ve heard of me I’ll be back in his blogs from time to time…..so in conclusion….jeb is my friend who keeps life fresh here on this ship…he’s not afraid to get out there and be fun and crazy…I highly appreciate that….and showgirl is going to rule because our cast is pretty much reals talented---oh oh and this one if for you jeb….at breakfast tomorrow I’m going to have a doubs muff hahaah he HATES it when I abbrevs stuff..muahahahhaha. sorry this is so long….i don’t blog much but when I do LOOK OUT. Oh and my fave movie is waiting for guffman and that’s all.

Natalie- Hi peeps! I’m Natalie…aka Nitty, Nitalina, Nat, etc; but you can call me Babs. I love the color pink, milk chocolate, black pointy toed high heels, “mean girls,” diet coke, and musicals. Ya, I’m a girly girl. But whatever, Jeb said that I was the girl he always wanted to be, so I’m taking that as a huge compliment. As you know, Jeb will tell you like it is. He doesn’t care who is around; if he has something to say, he’ll say it. I’ll tell you the truth; I was scared of his bluntness at first (is bluntness a word?) But he definitely taught me to be more open about things and to say how I feel. Thanks Jeb! He’s pretty and has great hair. OH and about Showgirl…ok so I was excited when we first started rehearsals for it. I was positive about things for a short time, but times have changed folks. I’m barely in the show. Believe me, I’m not bitter, it’s just kind of pointless for me to sit backstage for 50 minutes twice a night. Eh, that’s show business I guess. Oooooh, but I get to wear really pretty gowns. That’s a plus. Ok, hell week number 2 starts tomorrow. Wish us luck…I’m going to drink some green tea.

Jenn- Well were to begin, I have no idea?? There are so many things that have been happening out here on the good ol’ ms. Rotterdam! I guess I’ll start by saying that I’m Jenn Warren, also known and loved as Grandma! I’m here on the Rott as a replacement dancer and let me tell you that I’m ready to go home! I’ve been on this “dam” boat since October and I’m almost to the point of jumping over board and swimming back to the T-DOT-O! For those of youth at don’t know that means Toronto and that’s where I live! So here’s my story. Every time that I get close to the light at the end of the tunnel something new happens and I end up having to stay longer and longer! I was supposed to be home April 20th…obviously that didn’t happen! I ended up having to stay on as Production Assistant for one cruise. Okay not a bad deal, I mean my fiancé was still on board for that cruise, I got some extra money and had the chance to see a little more of Europe! So then I was scheduled to go home May 2nd…obviously that didn’t happen! That’s when disaster struck and one of the dancers hurt her ankle. So Grandma had to go in and save the day! I had one afternoon to re-learn one of the shows in a different track than what I was used to and then perform it that night. Can we say FRIGGN’ STRESSFUL MUCH!? So then I was supposed to go home May 4th…this kind of happened!!! The doctors on board decided that the injured dancer needed to go home to get proper care and to heal. So I was once again asked to save the day and to stay on until she was better and able to come back to the ship. I couldn’t believe it, apparently the Rotterdam is going to become my retirement home! So I made a deal with StaGHETTO and I was able to go home to visit my fiancé and our families for one cruise. I flew from Istanbul Turkey where I almost missed my flight because they were late picking me up to take me to the airport. Then when I got there they charged me overweight luggage fees because the airline they booked me with only allowed one bad at 20kg…what the %$#&* is that all about?! So because I was so late checking in I just paid the charge on my Visa, which was in Turkish Lira so I had no idea exactly how much I was paying, and I ran to my gate. Later on when I received my Visa bill I had a lovely charge from the airline of $213.00!! Again, what the %$#*&^ is that?! Can you believe it, isn’t that crazy?! And then when I asked about getting a reimbursement from StaGHETTO they originally said it wasn’t in their policy to pay over weight finds! I knew this but this situation is a little different, so I was really pissed off! So then once again I was back on board and back to the crazy life that is ship life! I was then contracted to be done June 23rd …oh and guess what tomorrow is…June 23rd! And am I set with my bags all packed and my plane ticket in hand….NOPE, OBVIOUSLY NOT!!! Because what have I been doing over the last couple days? Learning the new show that we’re putting up starting tomorrow called “Showgirl!” Yeah that’s right, you heard me right, they know want me to learn 5 numbers in 2days….what the ^%%#* is that?! These people over at StaGHETTO are crazy! This poor cast is going to have to do Showgirl as a re-block with me in a few numbers this cruise and then all the shows as a re-block with out me or the other dancer next cruise. Yeah that’s right, apparently I finally get to go home at the end of this cruise!!! WHOO-&^%$*-HOOO! So that’s basically my story, although I must tell you all one more thing! I must say that I love this cast! They are so much fun and are all so warm hearted and genuine. I love them to death and I thank all of them from the bottom of my heart for everything. If I was to have to do this crazy dramatically event again, I would not want to go through it with anyone else other than this cast. They are my new favourite crazy cast, I love you all!

Kim- HI JEB!!! So Jeb and I are future competitors for So You Think You Can Dance aka SYTYCD, clever! They just don’t know it yet. By the way my name is Kimberlee Kidd I’m 20 and Shanance and I have the same birthday. So fetch!!! Let’s talk about this thing called Showgirl that we all can’t wait to perform. In about 10 hours we will be meeting up with Alex and the lovely Kai Chubb to start this freaking shit. By the way we have to bring the 23 boxes with our long lost costumes in them on the ship. Can you say StaGHETTO!!! In all honesty it’s really not that bad but just the fact that they are making Jenn learn the show in 3 days and all the other bull shit that has gone on with this process has made all of us want to basically slit our throats. Right now Jeb and I are watching women’s gymnastics on the crew channels. They have really pretty metallic shiny leo’s on and one girl just fell of the beam….OUCH! I really like this blog thing that Jeb has going on but he’s sitting right next to me and he thinks he’s pressuring me but I’m not pressured Jeb I just had a writers block. My favorite color is Purple and I got some really fierce Purple boots in Italy, OMG they are amazing! I’m kind of over writing for right now but just to let you know the satellite just interrupted our gymnastics program that we were watching. It just came back on, oh wait it’s back off again. MMMMM….the lovely life of living on a ship. Love you Jeb and you’ll probs read this in about 2 seconds.

Shaunacy- Hey y’all. I’m Shaunacy Betschel and I’m 20. I’m jeb’s long lost sister and I’m really excited about this whole Showgirl thing. Not. That deserves a “you wish”. And to be honest I don’t feel like writing this blog anymore, I changed my mind. So take care and go jeb you rule.

Jeff- First off let me say JEB RULES! And so does his blog! Now about Showgirl…..IT SUCKS! I’m sure Jeb has filled you readers in about the situation but this show is doomed so ill recap….costumes got stolen at gun point, didn’t open the show on time cause of the missing costumes, Jess(dance capt) got hurt and got sent home, Jen stayed and 5 days before we start to put up the show stiletto asks her to learn it! WHAT THE FUCK! How bout NO this is there fault they didn’t plan ahead. And that’s just skimming the surface! This is my 3rd contract on ships and I thought NCL was bad this is the shittiest contract ever! Lets just say I AM DONE WITH SHIPS!!!!!!! Look out land here I come! So I cant wait to be home so I can start my career and move to NYC. OK sorry just had to get that out. Bye-e

MaShawn- So hello readers… this is very exciting! I would like to introduce myself… My name is MaShawn pronounced “May- Shawn”… I’m the other male dancer in the cast and Jeb and I are pretty Fierce! J If you can’t tell from my name, I’m black… and have been labeled the “unfriendly black hottie” circa “Mean Girls” 2004… So tomorrow is the day that has been dreaded for the past 2 months…. Showgirl is coming on board the msRotterdam and I for one am not excited about this. I mean maybe I should have changed my opinion because that’s what apparently caused the last disruption with the crazy bitch (Janelle)… but yea, um, no… I still am NOT excited to do this… maybe I’ll change once I see the costumes… and lights… with the busted ass set…I was given the choice (i.e. forced) to share my room with some random old tech guy that is just going to be loads and tons of awkward! Alex is going to be in the cast hallway, and he sent me a message on Myspace with his words of excitement. From me he got… no response… and will not get one….I’M NOT EXCITED TO HAVE HIM AND KAI DOWN HERE! Just loads of awkward and fakeness happening all around… and I for one am once again…NOT EXCITED! So lets get these next 4days out of the way and get me to my overnight in St. Petersburg. Oh god, Kai is going to be hanging out with us! All the bad memories or belly button lint picking, belly shirts, Ugg boots, gross nasty fluorescent red pig tails… I’m not a big fan! I should probably end here because I don’t sound too friendly…but I am… sometimes… peace out

Peter- Ok… where to begin… oh yes, JEB. Jeb, is fun. However, Jeb, is not subtle. We’ve discussed this at length, that he needs to work on social subterfuge… cause when Jeb hates you… you know. Jeb has hated me for a few moments at a time… and it hurts..
Speaking of hurt, let’s talk about Showgirl. If you’ll permit me some political incorrectness, and a really bad simile/parallel, I think that Showgirl is comparable, to parents or grandparents that need like, convalescent care, or a nursing home. Showgirl is the uncomfortable conversation that siblings have to have when they decide, ok.. who gets stuck with them. Sorry parents, but, it’s got to be in the back of your mind at some point growing up. Showgirl is a vague concept, it’s an idea, and it’s a few sets of 8 counts… and ironically enough, it’s also a multimillion dollar endeavor that is being presented to paying customers in a week’s time.. Joy! I don’t know about the rest of the cast, but Showgirl is driving me to bulimia!!



Welp, there you have it. Suck on that. P.S. that kai bitch gets here tomorrow with all the showgirl crew.(also, kai told us her real name was kai, WELL….we found out her real name is Kathryn chubb. KATHRYN, not KAI. She said kai was given to her cause of its Hawaiian meaning. LIES, SHE IS ALL LIES) She’s been sent back for more. How do we get so lucky. As you can tell we all love the new show….But I bet you haven’t heard it described like this…. Omg its gonna be so freakin amazing and spectacular the next big thing at stiletto studios full of lights glitter and fierce salsa-ing with at least 38 standing ovations guaranteed. We rule!!!