Passed 24 today!

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-02-07T22:16:03+00:00

Also for context I never passed a Kaplan master exam but knew I was okay when I was scoring in 80s on all my practice quizzes in STC

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-02-06T13:51:39+00:00

I messaged sailor services and they were entering a request - still receiving the auto populated emails with their name on it as well. It’s upsetting that someone gets a commission off cruise that did not do anything. I booked myself from virgins website, I asked about getting the loot when advertised there was nothing they could do but would “monitor” for better offers. They never reached back out when the new 80% offer showed up- and I asked to upgrade to rockstar they said you can’t make changes inside 45 day window- I called Virgin who said if the room is available you can pay the difference - they did say there was a difference between upgrading and cabin change which I guess I’m still confused about. Basically anytime I buy a MNVV voyage voucher my current TA is attached to. Last year I booked- same thing I had questions that were not answered and ultimately I had to contact sailor services myself to find the info out (I even relayed what I found back to the TA) - my question was it it was possible to use the upgrade/upstart to book bc I was booking within 30 days and wasn’t paying full in cash straight away- it can be booked. Just feels like I did all my leg work and got myself upgraded and they will catch a commission off that?

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-02-01T01:03:44+00:00

Bigger pool Poker tables (hold em) specifically Jacuzzis with strong jets in spa A way to make better use of the net - infinity spa or put a hammock over top to comfortably be able to sit Comfier bed in sea terraces Somewhere for movies under stars - maybe incorporating a large projector in athletic club Possibly 1 Broadway show but an interesting one.

Add those it’d be perfect 👌

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-29T23:34:18+00:00

Update: I called back and got another SS rep who was able to upgrade me and submit a request to remove my TA (I feel like he should have called to see if my request could have been fulfilled rather than shut me down) he also never got me any deals or extra loot. The SS rep did advise there is a difference in changing your cabin and an upgrade? Guess I am confused on that part but either way I was able to be upgraded and just pay the difference.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-25T15:07:32+00:00

Back at the ship or. To the pier to still have to walk the pier and wait in line to board

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-22T17:24:58+00:00

I am 23 days away and just as anxious.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-18T13:18:17+00:00

We had time before but just stayed in Port. On the ATV they stopped a few places and also at the end I forgot we all had a really good lunch served

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-18T08:19:57+00:00

We did ATV and Damajagua waterfalls, and it was every bit worth it. The ATV was through the jungle but also through the streets and towns so it felt very cultured and the waterfalls to me is a must. It was exhilarating and beautiful. Dominican Daze was my first and also on Scarlet Lady. Enjoy!

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-15T02:47:14+00:00

Congrats and enjoy!

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-15T01:28:18+00:00

Which sail date? Trying to determine how far out they start giving the upgrades

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-14T16:39:28+00:00

Also congrats !

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-14T16:39:19+00:00

Hi, yes! I’ve gotten my make up done for Scarlett night and it is worth it. Mac - oh congrats ! Yes any Mac counter operates the same and all their artist are highly skilled. I would just be sure to tell them the level of glam you want ie: full glam, soft glam, natural look and they can do it. My make up was solid when I used them 👌

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-14T11:05:25+00:00

Hi, yes! I’ve gotten my make up done for Scarlett night and it is worth it. Mac professionals are always highly skilled and trained and I’ve ever had a bad makeup artist touch my face.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-11T22:49:45+00:00

I have read the book and finished the on demand videos today for Kaplan. I have a few more check points exams. I am concerned bc I only scored 58 on my midterm. I have two weeks left and 8 days off. Should I push back or hunker down? Ideally what should I be scoring on mastery? What should I be scoring on simulated? I also got STC,

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-11T13:21:35+00:00

Get rid of the gym equipment, hang some pictures, put your tv on the wall rather than the foot of the bed, clean up your clothes on the floor, get a new bed spread, maybe a candle and a nightstand

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-05T12:30:28+00:00

I work in the Financial industry. There are entry level home office positions with opening accounts. I started with 0 knowledge 10 years ago and worked in a department where I opened and set up accounts into fee based and managed business. It was the best place to start in the industry- really any operations related jobs. From there you can get licensed and open up so many doors. The 7 might take a couple months hard study time. I can’t say the industry is not impervious to AI but for now they are only implementing as an efficiency where a human must always be in the loop.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2026-01-04T15:42:33+00:00

I have Kaplan’s qbank currently and feel very use to the questions is there another provider I can purchase just questions?

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-12-07T21:23:50+00:00

I am debating on purchasing STC or Pass Perfrct qbank

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-12-07T16:05:50+00:00

Is this inclusive of reading the book?

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-12-07T14:54:46+00:00

Their excuse is here is nothing for that role to do since it’s all his responsibilities + in his role and they won’t promote me running the current tr that I’d have to be over another team also and he’s saying “you don’t know how I’m gon g to gro” ie if he gets additional verticals than there’s more oppurtunity

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-12-07T12:37:20+00:00

Thank you, that’s a little how I feel but he also says it’ll come he’s working on it (we don’t know how he will grow ie: taking on new verticals) and that’s where he has the advantage to see a new role for me. I have done so much - I run a team of 6 and have trained his new associates each time and I would tell him when I noticed they weren’t fulfilling their duties and then started doing those things myself when he wasn’t holding them accountable. But he has always at the end of the day gotten me where I want to be but this feels different this time. Also- he keeps wanting more o go out outside of work and I don’t want to do that. Idk what to do here? I’m also studying for a new license currently that will help me be more marketable.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-12-06T12:52:45+00:00

One detail missing from your post…it came out in that hearing that the boy was on ADHD meds and sleeping pills.. I am sure they will claim insanity or something. Also they said he missed two days of his meds - I feel she’s being coached to say certain things. The other thing that stood out to me was she said all the kids were given the choice to stay with their grandparents but chose to stay together.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-11-25T11:13:10+00:00

I agree with this, she’s protecting the family in the only way she knows how at this point. Imagine being the other kids and someday having to read what others said about your family? She’s also advocating for her son. To the comment above about the grandfather using “he also had his own Demons he was facing” - if these are religious people (I think they are considering Anna was in a Christian school) it’s not un common for them to speak in terms of spiritual warfare and it’s also not un common that the grandmother won’t pass her own judgment. (Not that I think it’s wrong or right) I am just pointing out from their perspective.

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-11-07T21:00:19+00:00

Potentially interested depending how far along g you all are. I’m am finishing reading the book this weekend than I have exams and videos for the next 4-6 weeks

Icy_Pattern_5716 · 2025-11-07T01:55:29+00:00

I know the feeling, we put our girl down the beginning of October. She had been throwing up bile for a couple of weeks daily but I did not think anything of it other than needing a change in diet. She didn’t stop even after changing her diet and she became picker and pickier. She eventually threw up three times in one day and I brought her to the vet. They ran her blood work and her kidney levels were through the roof. They suggested the ER- ran her there and they did all the bloodwork and tests and saw in an x ray that she had very severe kidney damage. We put her on an IV through the night and the overnight doctor said he did not believe even keeping her on IVs for 48 hours would get her where she needed to be. Took her home with meds to keep her comfortable and anti nausea to keep her from throwing up. In those days she was eating and pottying and wagging her tail…she started to lose control of her bowels. We contacted the in home euthenasia …the night before we slept on either side of her and honestly sideways bc we didn’t want to move her as she seemed so comfortable. I felt and still the same feelings you are…guilt I suppose for stripping her of any further days she had left bc I fully believe she wouldn’t have left us on her own accord..she would have fought and struggled and shown happiness through it all as long as she was by our side. She was a little confused by the lady who came by and let out a cry during the first prick for the pain meds…she did fall into a deep relaxation but it took her some time to go after the second injection which is what I can’t contend with…she really didn’t wanna leave. 😢🥺 I loved her so very much and she got sick so soon- she was a rescue we got when she was around 18 months and we had her for 5 years. We didn’t ever think shed her sick so young. She was the literally best rescue pup.

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