Sunday, October 31, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
change
at the disney college program live recruiting presentations, they often refer to the cp as "the journey that will change you"
i realized last night how true that really is. i've grown stronger, more independent, more assertive, less timid, more outgoing, more honest and more open than ever.
though i have no intention of writing here exactly what these changes have been, i can promise you that they are huge.
now, i'm sure this isn't "the" journey that will change me, since i'm pretty sure semester at sea will also be a huge changing point ;) but i'm beyond proud of everything thats become of me in the past 4 months, and i cant wait to see what else comes.
this program has truly changed my life.
i realized last night how true that really is. i've grown stronger, more independent, more assertive, less timid, more outgoing, more honest and more open than ever.
though i have no intention of writing here exactly what these changes have been, i can promise you that they are huge.
now, i'm sure this isn't "the" journey that will change me, since i'm pretty sure semester at sea will also be a huge changing point ;) but i'm beyond proud of everything thats become of me in the past 4 months, and i cant wait to see what else comes.
this program has truly changed my life.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
i learned in class today that mickey mouse is the #10 most recognized icon in the world.
i cannot explain the immense amount of satisfaction, pride, and fufilment this gives me.
i have the most amazing job in the world, and i am so lucky.
i cannot explain the immense amount of satisfaction, pride, and fufilment this gives me.
i have the most amazing job in the world, and i am so lucky.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
half way!
i know, blog, i've been neglecting you. i've been going through a lot of turmoil lately, and it's been hard to truly keep my mind focused upon disney. i've been going through a period of intense loniliness. i've made amazing relationships here, but my situation is so temporary i question what the future will hold. i thought i would have certain people in my life through this and forever, but maybe this isn't going to be the case as much as i hate it.
anyway, the first 4 months of my disney college program is done, and i have 2 and a half left to go. in some regards it truly feels like ive been here forever and that i've been doing it forever. i've become totally comfortable in my job. this is something that i am not so excited about. while other people have been getting trained in parades and shows, i've been doing the same old, same old. truthfully, i love my job, i really do, and i don't mind not getting trained in a bunch of stuff since i have no intention of making disney a career like a solid amount of people here do, though i would have loved the experience of at least one trained event. i am looking to moving on, though i'll miss my experiences, life and friends here oh so much. it still seems like i have quite a while left here, but i know it will fly by, because the truth is, i'm moving out 11 weeks from sunday. that isn't so far away...
i finished my first disney education course, creativity and innovation, and am now taking two more, marketing you and disney hertiage. i am beyond excited and in love wtih disney heritage..it's all about disney history and that is right up my alley. and though marketing you has more work than creativity did, i'm learning a lot of useful information from it. it's all about practicality, how to market yourself and find a career you love. it's extremely useful.
i took the gre exam, and though i didn't do as fantastic as i would have hoped, i stressed myself and devoted too much of my short time here on it to take it again...and i am beyond thrilled to be done. having free time again is fantastic. there is still a lot i want to do here, but ive come to the realization that i probobly wont get it all done at this point. i really want to go to the kennedy space center though!! i need to find a chance!!
a lot of changes are happening at disney right now too, and i want to experience it all, but, once again, i never seem to have the time. epcot is having its annual food and wine festival, and its amazing to see all the different cusines despite how limited the menus are. i've tasted wine for the first times! the festival also has a concert series, where a different artist plays each night (most artists play for 2 or 3 nights) at the american adventure pavillion. so far, i've gotten to see kool and the gang, sugar ray and sister hazel..and hanson is coming next month and i'm making sure i get the chance to see that. i also got to go to mickey's not so scary halloween party at the magic kingdom last week, and it was a blast! still looking for a time to go to horror nights at universal though! a new show staring repunzel and flynn rider opens next week, and a new show at hollywood studios opens in 2 weeks, both of which i need to make time to see!
semester at sea is getting closer and closer! i've done alot of the technical preparation, like sending in forms, getting shots, applying for visas, buying suitcases and travel supplies, ect, but i have barely planned or researched anything to do in ports. i need to do it, i know, i just think i need to come to the realization that it's all as close as it is. i started my journey with semester at sea in may of 2009, when i applied for the summer 2010 voyage. i then moved my voyage to spring 2011 as soon as its itinerary was announced. when i started the process, it was so far away that i have yet to wrap my mind around the fact that it is so close. also, disney has robbed me of all of my money, but made the conscious decision to live it up here and there, and worry about my finances when i get back. i'm only going to live this year once.
anyway, back to disney, reflecting on the past few months i realize how much i have really changed. one thing i notice is my "bordem factor." i NEED to be constantly active now. it used to be that i cherished days where i had nothing to do and could sit at home relaxing all day...now i get bored just watching a movie because its too long to be sitting and doing nothing. my life has become a series of go-go-go. i love it, but its certaintly different. my opinions of people have changed, my independence has evolved and flurished, relationships have changed and my goals have become more solidified. yet some things have stayed the same. i am still shy, still held back, still proud, and still not one for late nights.
all-in-all, the disney college program has been an incredible journey. it's hard work, and there are times when i look at a weeks schedule and am overcome with a feeling of dread, but i've never had such a social, busy, outgoing, jampacked, exploratory, awesome life. i would recommend this program to anyone.
anyway, the first 4 months of my disney college program is done, and i have 2 and a half left to go. in some regards it truly feels like ive been here forever and that i've been doing it forever. i've become totally comfortable in my job. this is something that i am not so excited about. while other people have been getting trained in parades and shows, i've been doing the same old, same old. truthfully, i love my job, i really do, and i don't mind not getting trained in a bunch of stuff since i have no intention of making disney a career like a solid amount of people here do, though i would have loved the experience of at least one trained event. i am looking to moving on, though i'll miss my experiences, life and friends here oh so much. it still seems like i have quite a while left here, but i know it will fly by, because the truth is, i'm moving out 11 weeks from sunday. that isn't so far away...
i finished my first disney education course, creativity and innovation, and am now taking two more, marketing you and disney hertiage. i am beyond excited and in love wtih disney heritage..it's all about disney history and that is right up my alley. and though marketing you has more work than creativity did, i'm learning a lot of useful information from it. it's all about practicality, how to market yourself and find a career you love. it's extremely useful.
i took the gre exam, and though i didn't do as fantastic as i would have hoped, i stressed myself and devoted too much of my short time here on it to take it again...and i am beyond thrilled to be done. having free time again is fantastic. there is still a lot i want to do here, but ive come to the realization that i probobly wont get it all done at this point. i really want to go to the kennedy space center though!! i need to find a chance!!
a lot of changes are happening at disney right now too, and i want to experience it all, but, once again, i never seem to have the time. epcot is having its annual food and wine festival, and its amazing to see all the different cusines despite how limited the menus are. i've tasted wine for the first times! the festival also has a concert series, where a different artist plays each night (most artists play for 2 or 3 nights) at the american adventure pavillion. so far, i've gotten to see kool and the gang, sugar ray and sister hazel..and hanson is coming next month and i'm making sure i get the chance to see that. i also got to go to mickey's not so scary halloween party at the magic kingdom last week, and it was a blast! still looking for a time to go to horror nights at universal though! a new show staring repunzel and flynn rider opens next week, and a new show at hollywood studios opens in 2 weeks, both of which i need to make time to see!
semester at sea is getting closer and closer! i've done alot of the technical preparation, like sending in forms, getting shots, applying for visas, buying suitcases and travel supplies, ect, but i have barely planned or researched anything to do in ports. i need to do it, i know, i just think i need to come to the realization that it's all as close as it is. i started my journey with semester at sea in may of 2009, when i applied for the summer 2010 voyage. i then moved my voyage to spring 2011 as soon as its itinerary was announced. when i started the process, it was so far away that i have yet to wrap my mind around the fact that it is so close. also, disney has robbed me of all of my money, but made the conscious decision to live it up here and there, and worry about my finances when i get back. i'm only going to live this year once.
anyway, back to disney, reflecting on the past few months i realize how much i have really changed. one thing i notice is my "bordem factor." i NEED to be constantly active now. it used to be that i cherished days where i had nothing to do and could sit at home relaxing all day...now i get bored just watching a movie because its too long to be sitting and doing nothing. my life has become a series of go-go-go. i love it, but its certaintly different. my opinions of people have changed, my independence has evolved and flurished, relationships have changed and my goals have become more solidified. yet some things have stayed the same. i am still shy, still held back, still proud, and still not one for late nights.
all-in-all, the disney college program has been an incredible journey. it's hard work, and there are times when i look at a weeks schedule and am overcome with a feeling of dread, but i've never had such a social, busy, outgoing, jampacked, exploratory, awesome life. i would recommend this program to anyone.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
not yet..
Once more this is not my intended-to-be long and in depth half way point reflection post.
This post is about relationships. In the last four months I have met, spoken to, spent time with many, many different people from around the country and around the world. Though some of us find ourselves spending time together now, we know this is not a relationship that will still exist years down the line. This entry is dedidicated to those relationships that will. I can honestly say with certaintly that I have met three people down here who will be in my life forever. For such a short period of time, I feel blessed to have formed such strong bonds that will last me a lifetime. People come in and out of your lives through your different chapters, and only a few characters will be reoccuring. You three have meant and will continue to mean so much to be throughout this experience and beyond. So thank you.
Laura. I am forever thankful that you found me on facebook about 2 weeks before we moved in and asked if I wanted to room with you. You are my best friend down here, and I feel so blessed to have you as a roomate. We may be as different as two people can be, but we get along so well and I never get sick of being around you. You are awesome (and pretty). Love you.
Justin. We may go to the exact same school, and spent the last 20 years living 15 minutes away from each other, but we never would have met if we didn't come to Disney. I can't wait to hang out back home with you, where we can enjoy our Kelly's Roast Beef and risk our lives parking in Okeefe together.
Emily. Funny how similiar dietary restrictions can bring two people together. But even though we may have initially bonded over our gluten-free lifestyles, we've grown so much closer. I can't believe I met you only two months ago. Here's to the next three months of continuing to expand our friendship, and a lifetime of gluten-free friendship.
Thank you. I love you guys. The Disney College Program will give you some of the strongest ties of your life. These three people are proof of that.
This post is about relationships. In the last four months I have met, spoken to, spent time with many, many different people from around the country and around the world. Though some of us find ourselves spending time together now, we know this is not a relationship that will still exist years down the line. This entry is dedidicated to those relationships that will. I can honestly say with certaintly that I have met three people down here who will be in my life forever. For such a short period of time, I feel blessed to have formed such strong bonds that will last me a lifetime. People come in and out of your lives through your different chapters, and only a few characters will be reoccuring. You three have meant and will continue to mean so much to be throughout this experience and beyond. So thank you.
Laura. I am forever thankful that you found me on facebook about 2 weeks before we moved in and asked if I wanted to room with you. You are my best friend down here, and I feel so blessed to have you as a roomate. We may be as different as two people can be, but we get along so well and I never get sick of being around you. You are awesome (and pretty). Love you.
Justin. We may go to the exact same school, and spent the last 20 years living 15 minutes away from each other, but we never would have met if we didn't come to Disney. I can't wait to hang out back home with you, where we can enjoy our Kelly's Roast Beef and risk our lives parking in Okeefe together.
Emily. Funny how similiar dietary restrictions can bring two people together. But even though we may have initially bonded over our gluten-free lifestyles, we've grown so much closer. I can't believe I met you only two months ago. Here's to the next three months of continuing to expand our friendship, and a lifetime of gluten-free friendship.
Thank you. I love you guys. The Disney College Program will give you some of the strongest ties of your life. These three people are proof of that.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
hello october
eventually i will get the motovation to write a "half-way" blog, but today is not that day.
but the half way point of my college program has come and gone. in some ways i feel as though i've been here forever, and in others that i just got here. the end still seems too far away to seem real.
but the half way point of my college program has come and gone. in some ways i feel as though i've been here forever, and in others that i just got here. the end still seems too far away to seem real.
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