Sea Olympics

Yesterday was the 96th Sea Olympics and it was quite the event. I have never seen people get so much spirit and energy over something in a sober environment. We had the opening ceremonies two nights ago with everyone decked out in clothes and face paint representing their Sea’s color and screaming their Sea’s chants.

Yesterday was a long day for me as it kicked off with a captains meeting at 8am and ended with closing ceremonies at 7pm. My job was basically to go around to all the events going on around the ship and making sure we had the necessary participants and people to cheer them on. This meant I ended up competing in many more events then I had planned on since some people were no shows and I had to fill their spot to avoid disqualifications. The most notable of these was a hot dog eating contest which was sprung on me 30 minutes after I stuffed myself with tacos for lunch. John got a hilarious video of me in much discomfort shoving hotdogs down my throat with my entire Sea around me cheering in support, a must see for anyone once I get home. I had 5 hotdogs in the 5 minute time limit and the winner had 6. If I was able to prepare I think I could have easily hit 8.

Overall the Red Sea didn’t get place in the top 3, but we enjoyed ourselves regardless. Last night was a “Gods and Goddesses” themed dance outside on the top deck. All I have to say about that is that I’m not a very good dancer as it is but throw in rough seas on a ship and I’m useless.

Both core classes have a midterm either tomorrow or the day after so the ship is the most studious I’ve seen it yet. I should probably stop writing blog posts and emails and join the trend.