1. Can you tell us how long you have been working for Carnival Cruise Lines. What year did you start and what is your current position.
I have been working for Carnival for 6 years and started in 2001. I am now a Team waiter
2. Where are you from and what is the best thing about living there.
I am from Manila in the Philippines. I loves the Philippines because it is very tropical and with nice people and the only thing I do not like are the big snakes. I once saw one that was over 8 feet long. I was very scared as it was in my house.
3.Are you married and tell us about some of your family.
I am single and have an older sister who lives in Canada
4. What does your job involve. Describe what you do each day.
My job involves working Breakfast and Lunch on lido deck: I cleans the plates after the guests are finished eating and is there for any guests that need my help. I also replenishes the food if running low. During the evening I works in Posh dining room with the Headwaiter serving the guests.
5. What is the best thing about working on a cruise ship.
He loves the experience I is gaining on the ship.
6.What is the hardest thing about working on a cruise ship.
Missing my family and my Mothers cooking. She makes my favorite meal which is roasted pork cooked over a pit of fire.
7. Please tell us your favorite things.
FOOD - Fillet Mignon Medium Well or Pork Adobo
MOVIE - Action movies. I like Steven Segal best.
MUSIC – Classical
FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX – I Loves to sleep and read
8. If you could any other job on the ship for a day what would you like to do and why
Gift shop – Worked in sales before working on ships
9. FAVORITE PORT – Hawaii and Alaska
10. If you could meet one famous person in the world who would it be and why
Bill Gates – he wants to know what the secret of success to be #1 is.
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Dennis Argamosa, I would just like to be Bill Gates waiter for a couple meals.
“BIG” ED
What a nice interview. Sounds like sleeping to relax is a good idea as you are on your feet quite a bit. We sail in January, hope we get to meet you.
Finally! Someone who likes Steven Segal
Very nice interview.
I’d love to meet Bill Gates too.
I have to admit that the thoughts of 8-foot long snakes are making me reconsider coming to the Phillipines anytime soon.
Thank you!
David
Thanks so much for these interviews. You have brought real life to this large company you work for through your blog. I’m looking forward to sailing with your company next year out of San Diego.
John:
I’ve seen Pork Adobo several times as something to make or eat, but…
Is it Hot Stuff? When is it served?
If it isn’t chili to the max and it is up against greek chicken or superfried trout, I’ll try it.
Good Morning John and Heidi,
Just thought I would start out your day on a happy note. Go PISTONS!!!!! If you recall last year “my BOYS” were 2-1 against the Heat. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Have a good one today ;D
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Michigan’s record-setting temperatures might have recalled the May-June meetings the Pistons and Miami have had in the Eastern Conference finals – and the meetings in Miami, at that – but the Heat’s travel team screamed “preseason” all the way.
Minus the biggest names on their roster – Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning and comebacking Penny Hardaway – Miami put up minimal resistance for a Pistons team at full strength minus Amir Johnson, out with a sprained ankle, in a 103-86 preseason-opening win Monday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Led by 28 in first half
It wasn’t really even that close. The Pistons opened up a 26-point lead before halftime and were up 28 early in the fourth quarter before Miami made it a little more respectable. But wins and losses pale in preseason next to the overriding objectives of keeping those with secure roles healthy and learning who’ll fill the available spots behind them. And on those fronts, the Pistons got pretty much nothing but good news out of the opener.
The players expected to contribute to the makeover of the Pistons’ bench – rookies Rodney Stuckey and Arron Afflalo, third-year forward Jason Maxiell, holdover veterans Nazr Mohammed and Flip Murray and free-agent pickup Jarvis Hayes, primarily – all had their moments.
“The young guys give great energy,” Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. “It really gives us a different look both offensively and defensively. There’s a comfort level playing those guys. They make plays, they’re intelligent and they play hard.”
Stuckey led six Pistons in double figures with 15 points in 19 minutes, making 5 of 7 shots and going 5 of 6 at the free-throw line. On more than a few occasions, he flashed the strength and quickness that allows him to get to the basket and draw contact. When Saunders sent him into the game midway through the first and third quarters, he reminded the rookie that the Pistons were already in the bonus and to be aggressive so he could get to the line.
“That’s one of the things the other guys tell me,” Stuckey said. “When it’s the bonus, you’ve got to be more aggressive because it’s two free throws every time. It was great. I felt good out there. Being around Chauncey (Billups) and all these guys at practice, when it comes game time you’re feeling comfortable already.”
Afflalo, the other rookie first-rounder, scored on a nice post move and made another nice power move to score and draw a foul, finishing with nine points, three rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes. He also flashed the defensive skills that enamored the Pistons of him, stripping the ball once and converting it into a Detroit fast-break basket among his two steals.
“He really got out and ran,” Saunders said. “He had some plays where he did things that don’t show up in the box score. He gets out and runs the wing hard when they have to cover him and it opens things up for somebody else.”
Hayes said he was a little anxious and missed a few shots he’d normally make, but he showed the Pistons the scorer’s mentality they’ve lacked off their bench in recent years. Hayes shot 5 of 13, giving them 11 points, six boards and three assists in 23 minutes. At a powerful 6-foot-8, Hayes also showed a little post-up game that opens up the possibilities in Saunders’ playbook.
“He’s a good shooter and shooters are supposed to shoot,” Saunders said. “He’s got the ability to not only play outside, but also post up and rebound. He gives us a different dimension at that position with his strength.”
“I feel like a rookie again,” said Hayes, a fifth-year veteran who got squeezed out in Washington by a loaded cast of perimeter players. “I can’t stop smiling. I was a little anxious at times and missed a few open shots, but overall I thought it was great. It was just good to be out there playing with these guys.”
Tayshaun Prince and Rip Hamilton scored nine first-quarter points apiece and finished with 13 and 11. Billups added 12 and Maxiell 11 and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes after being limited to two points in seven foul-plagued first-half minutes. Rasheed Wallace took only four shots and finished with three points, but corralled nine rebounds in just 20 minutes.
“Detroit played with a lot of depth and quickness with their young guys,” Heat coach Pat Riley said. “When you play these young guys with the others, they get a lot of confidence. Detroit looked very solid.”
Hi John, We just safely returned home from our cruise after spending a few additional days in the Rome area. We really enjoyed our cruise and all of the activities. We really regret not being able to meet you during this cruise. We know that you are a very busy man and respect this. Thank you so much for the champagne and the trophy. We really appreciated them. Hoping that Alan is doing better and his surgery goes well. Will continue to pray for him. Hope to see you when we are on the Splendor on August 30, 2008. Sincerely Bob and Catherine Ebert.
Hi John,
I think (if you can) you should interview Royston (I don’t know his last name) he is a waiter on the Legend! He was very good! It has still been in the 80″s in Buffalo (I don’t know if you are familiar with Buffalo’s weather , but we are known for getting pounded with snow from October to April)! I just wanted to tell you that in my 26 years on this earth, you are quite possibly the funniest person I have ever encountered. Even your Blog thingy makes me laugh hysterically!
Thank you for that! There is no greater gift then the gift of laughter! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Alan.
Lindsey
O’kay John, one cruise paid off, time to start planning another. Vikki and I want to go to Europe in 2009, however all Carnival shows is through 2008. When can we start seeing itineraries for 2009? We particullary like the cruises departing Dover, what’s the chances this may become permanent?
Hi there! you’ve got a nice interview..