Wild Alaskan Kodiak

Entries from July 2014

Monday, July 28. 2014

Wild Alaskan Kodiak

Here are some pictures of the actual boat, the Wild Alaskan where I recently worked and stayed. Overall I had a good trip. There were some things that I was not too happy with but nothing major. BUT I know a person that had a very bad experience on that boat. I was not there when all of that transpired so I was not there to witness any of that. I have not said much about my overall impression......yet. I might sit down tomorrow if I have enough time and write a summary. The word about the boat is spreading and again my blog is getting some attention. Not everybody seems to understand what a blog is and they also have a negative view about a blog. For your information, blogging is normal and there are A LOT of blogs out there, shocking - I KNOW! Some people can barely compose an email and spell and only know how to update stuff on their Facebook. I have a blog and I read and research things online that vary from TMZ to Al Jazeera. Now you know.
Dancers will talk about their experiences (good and bad) amongst themselves in the dressing room at work and on any public forum available for these discussions. There are plenty of places online where dancers discuss work related issues, this is no secret. If they don't like something, the word will spread.....trust me. My blog is much more important for me than any club. And freedom of speech is one of the most important freedoms we have. That I will not give up. And if you have been reading my blog for a while, you also know that I write about SO MUCH more than just my job and all the drama that sometimes comes with that.
With that being said, I like Kodiak island. I enjoy traveling and gathering new experiences.
I wish every dancer that goes out to the Wild Alaskan much luck and if you want to ask me any specific questions you can do so in an email. tatianasupernova@yahoo.com















Friday, July 25. 2014

Room

I am not done with my Kodiak adventure here in the blog yet, I still have some more to share with you. Lucky you! Lap it up, I know some of you are so very thirsty to find out every detail you can about my time there (this is directed to all the dancers that read my blog but never have anything to say about it). Hi ladies, continue reading.......! :-D
So all dancers stayed on the boat (when I was there). I did check prices with Best Western out of curiosity, it's rather steep but they are pet friendly. In case I would go back and bring Chhaya, she can't stay on the boat. That staircase is way too steep for a dog her size and then she needs to be able to relieve herself on a regular basis. Housing in Kodiak is pricey in general and they seem to have a shortage of places to stay. Kind of like Williston. The rooms where we slept were small but I had all I needed. Basically a bed, that was very comfortable by the way. Plenty of covers to keep me warm and pillows. And a place to put my stuff. I like sleeping on boats in general, it's cozy with the waves and all. I felt safe on the boat too, never had a moment of feeling scared.



I got a text message from somebody I know saying that a friend of hers is going to work on the boat and would like to know where I kept my money. Well, I kept my money in a lock box that was attached to a rope and a weight, I would drop down my loot into the ocean every night. My money was safe with the fishes. I also made regular deposits into my Swiss bank account, by the assistance of my personal accountant and banker residing in London. I mean what serious business minded dancer does not have an off shore bank account? Although I am considering switching mine over from Switzerland to Qatar.....another great tip from me to you! Some of the girls kept their money permanently attached to their thigh in a garter belt. Not for me. I don't care for that look at work.
Those garter belts (especially the larger frilly kind) remind me of some old cowboy movie with a foul mouthed hooker in a brothel, with a cigarette permanently dangling from her lip, snapping her garter. I only wear a garter belt at work if that is a rule and I absolutely have too. But my money stays in my purse. Some very observant man with a sense of style that was on the boat one evening said that the practice of keeping a wad of money in your garter belt looks tacky, I absolutely agree.
It's also totally outdated. Just like neon green thongs that you hike high over your hips and that too bleached crispy big 80's rocker hairdo. A cute and/or discreet purse is the way to go or keeping the money in your locker (if you have one that you can lock). And do not shlep around a large bag, I see dancers carrying large handbags around. Really now......! What's in there? Your Summer's Eve, a sewing kit, a taser, an extra pair of thongs and some spare shoes?
That large handbag dangling off the arm just looks awful! Reminds me of a scene out of Cops when they zoom in on the working girls on the corner.
Another place you can keep your big bills you earn at the boat is in the toilet tank, nobody will look there. Tatiana knows all the great spots for hiding money. Be grateful and happy I am so willingly sharing my secrets with you. Also popular by dancers for money transactions - PayPal and those Square credit card readers. Another question I am getting and that I know I will be getting now that I am writing about dancing in Kodiak is, how was the money? Well, it was good but not fantastic. I had a few bad nights. I never lie about my income, even if it's shitty. And I never exaggerate my income to boost a low self esteem (not that I have a low self esteem, quite the opposite). My self worth and confidence has nothing to do with the money I make. I did better in Williston (keep in mind that that was over two years ago now) actually but I had to spend more money on getting to Williston from Kenai. So if you live somewhere close to North Dakota it might be better for you economically to go to Williston to try your luck or to some other club/s in the country, there are plenty of spots to choose from. I am keeping in touch with the girls on the boat, so I know about the money. If you expect something amazing, pray for luck and great timing when you are out there. Sometimes that is all it takes, to get lucky. Unless you are a hooker and make your money that way, then you don't need luck. I know girls that still make $ 500 - 800 plus in Vegas several times/week. Because it's Vegas in a busy club.
You don't need luck there, you just need to be motivated and go to work. It also helps if you look good. Or just be one of those dirty dancers (works everywhere) but that does not apply to me, I never resort to those gross practices. I'm way too good for that. Call me a stuck up bitch if you want, I'm used to it. ;-) I'd rather be perceived as a stuck up unattainable bitch (by the people that don't know me) than resort to some of the things I have seen go on in some strip clubs. If I was going to do stuff like that I would be a high class escort making the big bucks. Thank you very much. I am very well aware of my options and my potential.......
One afternoon tanning on the deck. The big boat in the background is the M/V Tustumena ferry that I took from Homer to Kodiak and back a few years ago.



Beautiful view of Kodiak. On a nice day that place is magical.




Wednesday, July 16. 2014

Unexpected Visit

Yesterday evening we got an unexpected visit from the Coast Guard (yes, I'm on a boat) they barged in clad in full uniform with all kinds of weapons hanging from their belts and one of them even had a machine rifle of some sort out. I think it was like 7 or 8 of them.
Routine check to make sure the vessel had all the appropriate safety regulations on board, like life jackets and stuff like that. Completely normal you know. Plus we all had to show our identifications, I'm glad I'm not an illegal! It would had been deportation time otherwise perhaps. Or not. So that was quite interesting. Just one more interesting experience.
I did get some sun yesterday but not much, planning on laying out on upper deck today because we are having another beautiful day here.





I saw this eagle today on my walk into town. The water here is crystal clear too. Again, Kodiak Island is a gorgeous place!







Monday, July 14. 2014

Random Pics

Just some random pics from the other night at the Wild Alaskan.



I like these lights. I wish I had somebody with me (a co worker dancer friend) that could take the pics for me, there are lots of really cool photo opportunities and I have many ideas but I am limited to selfies and using the 10 second timer function on the selfie machine (cell phone).



Crawling out of my den.






Sunday, July 13. 2014

Nice Day

It started out raining today but here I am sitting at Harborside with my latte and it's a nice day out. I will be here a few more days and then go back home to Kenai and enjoy being with Chhaya and maybe go camping next week. Chhaya wants to go canoeing.
I don't really have much to say, feeling a bit tired. I think I am going to go for a walk and enjoy nature for a while before work tonight......recharge my body with fresh air.







Oh.....I just remembered something from last night. There were a few girls sitting around the stage and many times when girls (civilians) sit around the stage in a strip club they want to be funny and put dollar bills behind their ears, in their cleavage and in between their legs and want us to dive in and pluck the dollars off them while their male companions watch.
The fake lesbian "show". Sometimes I participate and other times I am not in the mood.
Well, there were two girls at the stage last night and one of them had her boyfriend next to her. I have to say that they were a really good looking couple, I did my little thing for the girlfriend, she smelled good and was fun. Then they wanted their other friend to be part of the action too......so they put a few dollars in between her legs, she had jeans on. Keep in mind, this is all like a fun and easygoing pretend show. I don't make out with strangers or actually stick my fingers or tongue into any openings. (In case you are confused to how this works.) Well, this girl REEKED down there. It was really bad. How anyone can walk out of the house and go out for the night smelling like that in their crotch area is incomprehensible to me. If I had an odor like that down below I would go and see the doctor. I feel bad for her boyfriend if she has one. Not even Summers Eve would work on that. Besides....if you need to spray yourself down with Summers Eve to mask any odors and keep your crotch stank at bay.....you do need to see the doctor. I have never used Summers Eve or any of those VAGINE deodorants. If it's healthy and clean, it is. Otherwise Planned Parenthood can help you with your intimate issues.





Friday, July 11. 2014

Borscht

I got so happy yesterday when I found a place here that served hot borscht.....not my Mom’s Polish style barszcz but still beet soup and it was so good that I had two bowls. And the chleb (bread) was good too, that is very important!



Besides that....I'm working. So far so good and that's all I have to say about that for now.



I went on a quick boat trip today.....landmark bridge in the background. Maybe you can guess where I am now?



My new million dollar temporary home and view....



And I need to find a place with WiFi......Safeway connection is unstable, so says my laptop.
I have been blogging through my phone and it's not the same. Now I'm going to see what's on today's menu food wise and later work......starting at 9 pm.