I've never been good at keeping a journal.

I guess deep down I knew I wouldn't be very good at this either. Blogging.

I can appreciate a good blog, (like this one) but I don't have the diligence or the inspiration to keep one of my own. I put it off until the event is not so significant anymore.

Oops.

Let me just tell you that the Disney College Program has been an amazing experience. It's had its rough days, and I even hated it for a while, but overall one of the best things I've ever done. I work for a company that believes in putting the guest first. In going above and beyond to make a difference in someone's day. In creating magic out of the ordinary. I have met people from all over the world and created friendships that will last a lifetime. I learned a lot about myself. I've also learned that life is what you make it. You have to make adventures no matter where you are or it will just pass you by.

As far as stories go, I'm going to give my typing fingers a rest. Expect me to be telling you about my time here in person. Or by phone. Or Skype.

For a long time.

I go home in six weeks. I know I will miss this place, but I cannot wait to get back to my family. I hope to see all of you soon.

"I do not like repeat successes. I like to go on to other things."

-Walt Disney

The day that lasted a week.

I had the most splendid day yesterday.

I got up early to go to church. Those Mormon missionaries are quite persistent. I got to sing in the choir though, and met a friend of a friend, so it was well worth it. I laid out with my lovely Lauren and then took her to get Chipotle for the first time in her life! Not sure how she survived until I came around. Needless to say, she was quite pleased.

After each sprawling on the living room floor to recover from our tank of a burrito, my roommate was off to work and I went on a solo adventure to Hollywood Studios. It was kind of nice to go by myself. I wandered a lot, got through lines quickly, and didn't have to worry about which ride everyone wanted to go on. I rode the Tower of Terror twice since it had a twelve year absence from my life. I definitely screamed bloody murder. Saw my husband Steven Tyler on the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, and got on the new and improved Star Tours. After a good three hours, I ate some ice-cream and headed on home.

Went to the gym

and then to the Chatham Square pool. Joined some new kids for a rousing game of Apples to Apples (which wasn't actually that great; not many have the same sense of humor as my high school chums).

Even though I was awake from seven am until two am and did some major recovery sleeping today, it was awesome to do so much adventuring. After working so so much, it was nice to take an entire day and actually doing something with my life!

I'm back!

My computer has been acting up for quite some time. A few weeks ago, I just gave up and made it sit in the corner for a while. I got myself a USB mouse and deleted a ton of programs and it seems to be better!

So I'm back!

Adventuring

I went to Typhoon Lagoon for the second time this week. This time with my British bestie, Kasey, and her two friends from the Netherlands. It was pouring rain all day, but it didn't make our time any less fun. I mean, you're going to be wet either way, right?

This is real life.

I've gotten so used to life in the College Program. I forget to tell my stories here cause I feel like it's just another regular day. But when you think about it, every day is a story. I'm going to challenge myself to share a little something everyday for at least a week.

Today I'll tell you about where I work: Downtown Disney!

It's basically a place to chill when you're not at the parks. It's FREE, which is always always a good thing. There's shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Some highlights are:

La Nouba, Disney's very own Cirque du Soleil show. Bongo's Cuban Cafe, owned by Miss Gloria Estefan, is a recreation of a 1950s Havana nightclub. World of Disney, the largest Disney store in the world.

A lego superstore, our Art of Disney gallery, House of Blues, and another gallery called Pop that I didn't even know existed until last week and is so cool.

On any given night, you can walk around eating Ghirardelli ice-cream and listening to live music. My personal favorite is Dominic Gaudious, who plays acoustic guitar and the didgeridoo.

Here's Jocelyn, her roommate Chelsea, and me outside of Planet Hollywood!

Perk #1

My job has plenty of perks.

Little gifts Disney gives us to keep loving our stay here.

One of my favorites:

We get to hang out with these lovely folks!

I've got to get better at this.

Hey there.

It's been a while.

I apologize.

I have officially been at Disney for six weeks! It's weird. On one hand it feels like I walked in the door this morning, but it also feels like I've been doing this my whole life. I suppose it's like the ticking crocodile, isn't it? Time is chasing after all of us, isn't that right?

Well, what stories shall I tell you?

I went to the Magic Kingdom again. This trip was to see all three night shows for the first time in my life. Our dear friend Peter was in the Main Street Electrical Parade, which was so much fun. My favorite part was seeing Pete and Elliot. We watched "The Magic, the Memories, and You," which is an awesome show where they project all sorts of images onto the castle. I don't know how to describe it, but if you ever get a chance to watch you'll see how awesome it really is. And of course we stayed for Wishes, the fireworks show.

Beautiful, just beautiful.

I've been rather homesick the past few weeks. I miss my friends terribly. But I'm making new ones here, and Orlando is becoming my home away from home. I have now gone to Steak and Shake twice, and awesome burger place that (dare I say it) might beat In N Out in my book. Quite the bold statement, I know. Don't judge.