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[03 Sep 2006|04:53pm] |
Talk about singing a different tune.
I did get my transfer, to Dinosaur of all places. Anyone who knows me knows that was absolutely the most exciting news ever.
That was until I actually got there. Um yeah. I hate it. A lot. It's only the first day but I'd give anything to be back at Safari. Even if I had to drive it in high heels through a hurricane.
Otherwise everything else down here is amazing. Not a day goes by I don't think how amazingly lucky I am to be surrounded by such wonderful people. :)
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[30 Aug 2006|03:56pm] |
I got off work early today! Yay!
I haven't had a break work wise since I've been here and this is nicer than I can say! It's raining outside and I don't reek of wet dog anymore so yay for that!
I've clearly arrived safely in Florida and all is well! I'm living in Chatham Square with some of the best people ever. My roomies Kelly, Lauren, and Krissy and our honorary roomies Joe, Lindsay, and Johanna. It's been amazing getting to see all of them at the drop of a hat and not at the..ding of an IM? ha
So, work is alright. Today I actually had a meeting about transferring from my original location. I was assigned Kilimanjaro Safari, which is the one where you drive the big old Safari truck around and spiel and such. It was the ONE attraction I did not want! Anyway, I'm on day 4 of training and it's ok but I'm going to be switchining. I'm just not comfortable with it at all and honestly the idea of doing it everyday for -5 months? *headesk*
Anyway, more news on that later!
I guess that's it for now!
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[19 Aug 2006|11:19pm] |
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I'm taking every opportunity I have now to write in this journal, before I get to Disney and the craziness overtakes me!
To be perfectly honest though, sitting here updating livejournal is the very last thing I need to be doing.
I feel very much like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, like I should be running around screeching "I'm late I'm late" or something to that extent. Every part of me is practically bouncing around with nervous energy, anticipation, sadness, and the feeling of being so overwhelmed I can't see straight!
I haven't even left yet and already I feel as if I'm forgetting things! I have what feels like a hundred different lists running through my mind and trying to keep track of them all is exhausting!
I'm taking a few hours to break off from the packing to try and unwind a little, so I can go back to it and then hopefully get a little bit of sleep. Getting emails and ims and phone calls from all of my Disney friends and ninjas is making an absolute world of difference. I don't know what I'd do without them to keep me focused on the excitement ahead! Not only them though! All of you have been so amazing as I've stressed out and back again and I appreciate you all so much!
Speaking of sleep, tomorrow is my very last night in my own bed until January a fact Kelly (a future roomie) brought to light earlier tonight. I'm sad about that, but hey once I get to Florida at least I'll have my favorite blanket back! It was packed in a box and shipped ahead and I've missed it!
Tomorrow we're having one last family gathering and I don't know how I'm going to make it through. I can tell you this much, I won't be wearing any eye makeup and I'll definitely keep my glasses on. I know nothing is going to be as hard as saying goodbye to my Mama though. :(
Oh! Before I forget I thought I should mention for those of you who don't know what my role is. I was accepted as an Operations Cast Member for this program. The main focus of Operations is attractions, however there is also the potential for being a park greeter or working in a parking lot. I think it goes without saying that I'm hoping dearly that I do not get put in a parking lot, but no matter what I will make the best of whatever comes to me!
That being said I think I will go try to cram a few more shirts into my suitcase and drag it onto the scales again! haha!
Night all!
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[19 Aug 2006|02:08am] |
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Hello everyone!
It took me awhile but I finally got around to making one of these! I'm blatantly borrowing the idea from my fellow CP friends!
In this journal I hope to keep a record of my College Program experience. I'm certain I won't be updating as frequently as I'd orginally imagined but I'll do what I can.
This journal is still a work in progress and soon I hope to have some CP information posted as well as how to leave comments and stuff for any of you not familiar with lj.
In addition to this I have a public photo album where I'll be posting pictures. See them here!!
Anyway, on with the show and my very first Disney lj entry!
On Monday the 21st I will be traveling to Little Rock with my Dad and some of his co-workers who are also flying out on the 22nd. Early the morning of the 22nd I will go to the airport with them and Dad will help me check my luggage and show me where I need to go and then I'll be left on my own until my flight leaves at 1. This will be my very first flying experience, and honestly I'm a little nervous to go it alone, but I know it will all be alright.
I land in Orlando at 4ish where my knight in shining armor and his angel of a friend will be picking me up to stay with them and the morning of the 23rd will bring the day we've been counting down to for so long, check in!
The road to this has been crazy and fun and I wouldn't have traded any of it for the world. I can't believe the counting down process is coming to an end, it seems like just yesterday we were at the 100 day mark and absolutely ecstatic about it!
In the meantime I've been busy and stressed and excited and full of emotion as I pack and repack, buy last minute essentials, say my goodbyes, and try to enjoy every moment. I know I'll only be gone until January but this is my first time away from home and I never realized how much I'll miss it. Saying goodbye has been ridiculously difficult but I'm trying my best to stay positive!
I have awesome adventures, amazing friends, and tons of magic and madness waiting for me and I know that this will be the experience of a lifetime and I can't wait!
♥
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