The last few days have been so surreal. Between moving in and having orientation classes here and there, we haven't had much time to relax. I did have a day off on Friday, though. Half of us went to Traditions that day, while the other half went on Saturday.
So on Saturday, I went to Traditions, which is basically an orientation on everything Disney. We watched videos designed to inspire us and make us all nostalgic for our childhoods. We played icebreaker games, perhaps designed to wake us up. Then, we took a tour of the park. The first time I ever set foot in Disneyland, I was a cast member. It was still amazing! We went backstage as well, and I saw a Storm Trooper! Without his head on! It was weird and awesome at the same time. I saw other characters such as the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland and the Queen from Snow White and Peter Pan.
After lunch, we went back to the auditorium to watch more videos and watch the presenters perform skits to show us how to properly interact with the guests (which I was so grateful for, because my feet were screaming at me). We were split up into groups according to the category of the role we were assigned. We got information about where we have to go for our on-the-job training and that we'll be getting shoes at the orientation, so I won't have to wear my uncomfortable dressy shoes all day.
They were just announcing that we were going to get our Disney I.D.s and name tags when the door on the side of the stage opened and out popped Mickey Mouse! I probably got more excited than is socially acceptable for a 20 year old, but I didn't care. It was Mickey Mouse, and I've never been to Disneyland! He was standing at the door, giving hugs and high fives, and I totally got a hug. Then I got my I.D. and name tag. With my I.D., I can get into the park for free! My roommate, Leslie, and I were going to go, but at the last minute decided we'd go later. We both had pepper spray in our bags that we forgot to take out before we came (and she's gone into the park with hers before and they never said anything), and they told us we could take it back to our car or give it to them. If we gave it to them, they'd throw it away, and we didn't want to be stuck without any protection if we need it in the future. So, we just went home. I wanted to go yesterday, though, because I wanted to go before I started working. It'll be okay, though, I guess. It's not like I'm not going to get another chance to go.
My on-the-job training starts at noon today. We'll get our two-week schedules and find out specifically where we're going to be working! I'm excited to find out!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
First Day
Today was the first day of the Disney College Program, and it mostly consisted of standing in line and filling out paperwork.
Once that was done and I finally got to my room, I met one of my roommates, Sarah, who has so much stuff, it's insane! She has got to be the most prepared person here! She's from Arizona and is 19. She seems like a nice girl, and I'm excited to get to know her.
Later, I got to meet my other roommate, Leslie, who's also a huge Harry Potter fan! I think this arrangement should work out nicely. She's 21, a twin, and is also from Vegas! We thought all our similarities were funny.
All three of us have birthdays in July, which we thought was funny as well.
Our apartment is a small, one-bedroom with lots of closet space. In the bedroom, there is are bunk beds and one stand-alone single bed. I got to the room last, so I drew the short straw and ended up on the top bunk (funny how that's the short end; when we were kids, we'd be fighting over that one). I don't really mind, though. It should be interesting.
We have a huge window in the living room which looks out at the library, which I'm excited to go visit when I can.
I had to do some shopping for some necessities, so I walked down to the nearest grocery store, Vons. It's really close, but Vons is expensive. I'm definitely hoping I make friends with someone who has a car. haha :)
We have Post Office boxes, as well. If you want to write to me, you can at:
180 W. Center Street Promenade
Apt 218
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tomorrow is Orientation, and Traditions, my first paid day, is on Saturday. From what I understand, Traditions is like a class that is pretty much like an orientation having to do with everything "Disney".
So far, the people seem nice, but I haven't really had the chance to get to know anyone yet. I keep feeling like I'm in high school again. I feel like I'm that awkward girl that nobody will want to talk to, and it's hard for me to go up to people and just talk to them. I don't really know what to say.
It's been a long, hectic day, and I don't really know what to do with myself right now. I'll keep you posted on what happens.
Once that was done and I finally got to my room, I met one of my roommates, Sarah, who has so much stuff, it's insane! She has got to be the most prepared person here! She's from Arizona and is 19. She seems like a nice girl, and I'm excited to get to know her.
Later, I got to meet my other roommate, Leslie, who's also a huge Harry Potter fan! I think this arrangement should work out nicely. She's 21, a twin, and is also from Vegas! We thought all our similarities were funny.
All three of us have birthdays in July, which we thought was funny as well.
Our apartment is a small, one-bedroom with lots of closet space. In the bedroom, there is are bunk beds and one stand-alone single bed. I got to the room last, so I drew the short straw and ended up on the top bunk (funny how that's the short end; when we were kids, we'd be fighting over that one). I don't really mind, though. It should be interesting.
We have a huge window in the living room which looks out at the library, which I'm excited to go visit when I can.
I had to do some shopping for some necessities, so I walked down to the nearest grocery store, Vons. It's really close, but Vons is expensive. I'm definitely hoping I make friends with someone who has a car. haha :)
We have Post Office boxes, as well. If you want to write to me, you can at:
180 W. Center Street Promenade
Apt 218
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tomorrow is Orientation, and Traditions, my first paid day, is on Saturday. From what I understand, Traditions is like a class that is pretty much like an orientation having to do with everything "Disney".
So far, the people seem nice, but I haven't really had the chance to get to know anyone yet. I keep feeling like I'm in high school again. I feel like I'm that awkward girl that nobody will want to talk to, and it's hard for me to go up to people and just talk to them. I don't really know what to say.
It's been a long, hectic day, and I don't really know what to do with myself right now. I'll keep you posted on what happens.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Just Got to Anaheim!
Alright, so I'm here! I'm all checked into the hotel with Peggy.
This morning, I was all set to ride the bus to Anaheim. Everything was packed. I had my small suitcase, laundry bag packed with sheets, towels, and blankets, a carry-on backpack, my purse, and a pillow to take with me. Sadly, though, this small amount of luggage proved to be almost too much for me to get to the car by myself. I had the laundry bag tied to my suitcase with a bungee cord, along with my pillow, both of which kept sliding around, making it difficult for me to steer the bag. This made me nervous for when I'd get off the bus and take a city bus to the hotel I'd be staying at. With the amount of stuff I have, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get there.
Obviously Peggy was too, because she decided that she'd take me instead. I was kind of looking forward to the new experience of taking the bus all by myself to a new place (as terrifying as that was), but I'm so glad she decided to take me. I'm not entirely sure if I was ready for that just yet, and I was saved the stress of possibly getting robbed on the street while I was distracted by lugging all my crap down the sidewalk.
With her here, I feel so much less alone. I don't have to do this completely alone. I'll have someone to hug tomorrow when she leaves and I have to begin this new adventure on my own. :)
Thank you, Peggy. I love you.
This morning, I was all set to ride the bus to Anaheim. Everything was packed. I had my small suitcase, laundry bag packed with sheets, towels, and blankets, a carry-on backpack, my purse, and a pillow to take with me. Sadly, though, this small amount of luggage proved to be almost too much for me to get to the car by myself. I had the laundry bag tied to my suitcase with a bungee cord, along with my pillow, both of which kept sliding around, making it difficult for me to steer the bag. This made me nervous for when I'd get off the bus and take a city bus to the hotel I'd be staying at. With the amount of stuff I have, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get there.
Obviously Peggy was too, because she decided that she'd take me instead. I was kind of looking forward to the new experience of taking the bus all by myself to a new place (as terrifying as that was), but I'm so glad she decided to take me. I'm not entirely sure if I was ready for that just yet, and I was saved the stress of possibly getting robbed on the street while I was distracted by lugging all my crap down the sidewalk.
With her here, I feel so much less alone. I don't have to do this completely alone. I'll have someone to hug tomorrow when she leaves and I have to begin this new adventure on my own. :)
Thank you, Peggy. I love you.
Monday, August 20, 2012
It's Almost Time...
Tomorrow, I'm leaving to go to Anaheim for a paid internship at Disneyland. I wanted a way to tell all my friends and family about the experiences that I'll be having when I'm there, so I created this blog to keep everyone posted!
I'm so nervous to hop on a bus and go alone to a place I've never been before. I'm excited though, too. I've never done anything completely on my own, so I think this will be a good experience for me. It'll be a good opportunity for me to explore my independence and have new experiences.
I can't help but feel like a nervous kid about to start a new school. I know the people there will be in about the same boat as me: not knowing anybody and just looking to make friends. I'm still scared, though. I've always been shy around new people, and I'm afraid my shyness will come off as "stuck-up" and I'll be all alone there. Or that nobody there will be as weird as me (I've been in that situation before), and I'll just be that weird girl that nobody wants to talk to. I hope I get along with my coworkers and roommates. I want to get the most out of the time I'm there.
I've never been to Disneyland before. I hope I get to go to the park before I start work!
I'll be there from August 22, 2012 to January 5, 2013. I'll try to update this blog as often as I can! I love and miss you all already!!
I'm so nervous to hop on a bus and go alone to a place I've never been before. I'm excited though, too. I've never done anything completely on my own, so I think this will be a good experience for me. It'll be a good opportunity for me to explore my independence and have new experiences.
I can't help but feel like a nervous kid about to start a new school. I know the people there will be in about the same boat as me: not knowing anybody and just looking to make friends. I'm still scared, though. I've always been shy around new people, and I'm afraid my shyness will come off as "stuck-up" and I'll be all alone there. Or that nobody there will be as weird as me (I've been in that situation before), and I'll just be that weird girl that nobody wants to talk to. I hope I get along with my coworkers and roommates. I want to get the most out of the time I'm there.
I've never been to Disneyland before. I hope I get to go to the park before I start work!
I'll be there from August 22, 2012 to January 5, 2013. I'll try to update this blog as often as I can! I love and miss you all already!!
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