Hello Friends,
Its seems, despite by best efforts to blog twice a week, I've only been able to blog once a week - Saturdays. And yet it is Sunday so with that let me recap my most recent week in Disney. I must admit it has been a rough week health wise and that is part of the reason I am only getting to post today. At least I can say that after this week, with thankfulness and appreciate, that I am indeed surrounded by great people here at Disney.
Sunday: The first day of September...thoughts of fall in the air...but fall is from Florida my friends. Having to adjust to the weather has probably been the most unforseen difficulty that I've faced so far during my time in Disney. Though it seems so obvious, though I knew coming down it'd be hot and humid, I guess it didn't really occur to me how much of a lack of three separate season (summer, fall, and winter) I'd face until I was faced with the reality of the endless hot, humid, heavy rainfall, summer. The realization gave way to having to order a CHILLED pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks on Sunday....something I've never done before but will most likely order from here on out.
On Sunday I also went to Walmart and bought some workout clothes (new running shorts that I needed) as well as new sunglasses and a watch for work.
I had work from 7:45-3:45 am --- my latest shift so far. I was doing well until the last hour when there was virtually no guests to keep my mind stimulated and entertained. I got home and 4:30 am and was so happy to fall into my bed to sleep.
Monday: I had one of my last two training sessions on Monday which allowed me to have a lovely timed shift of 2-9 pm. My training was in baby care. Baby care is a separate few small rooms next to first aid in Magic Kingdom with changing tables, a room for nursing mothers, and items sold for infants and toddlers. To a very small degree it felt like I was back in CornerKids, yet I can actually say I have been in a child care area smaller than the playroom. The baby care area is not meant to be a babysitting room, rather an area families with small children can escape the heat and recharge before heading into the park. It gave me a new perspective of what it entails to bring children under the age of 3 to vacation in Walt Disney World. My family came to Disney World for the first time in 1997 when Eddie was just over a year old. Looking back, I don't know how my parents did it to be honest. I'll have to see when I start my family if I'll be able to handle bringing my children at that young age down to Disney. It's a conversation I've had with some guests who are in the store late at night shopping...after the fireworks...after the parade...with a screaming 1 year old, awake way past his/her bedtime. You want to help and cheer the child up but to some degree it's obvious they just need to sleep. His father summed it up perfectly to me when he said, "Yeah when he's happy it's the best and when he is sad you think it can't be worse for you and him."
I was on register for the last 2 hours of my shift. I was able to change quickly and return to Main Street where --- after a lot of searching through the crowds --- I met up with Katie and Britt to watch Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes (the fireworks show). We got treats of popcorn, Starbucks and really enjoyed the Magic of the entertainment.
We took the Monorail home - always exciting and Britt and Katie went to sleep. I stayed up for a little bit to talk to Allie and Lauren. The three of us wound up watching the Modern Family Disneyland episode which is 10 times more hilarious when you, in fact, work at/for Disney, particularly in the theme park. :) After a great day I went to bed happy and excited for a fun two days off.
Main Street Electrical Parade :)
Wishes
Tuesday: Alexis and I had a great day in Future wives of the century preparation including: building storage units, cleaning (for upcoming inspections), pool side lounging, working, and shopping. Well actually Alexis was the one who had work but before she went to work her and I went shopping near the Magic Kingdom where cast members can get discounts --- didn't find anything yet. ;) I also ran into the Magic Kingdom to feel like a tourist for a little bit before returning home. When I got home I noticed my allergies were really bad (despite keeping up with all my routine medications). When my asthma started to give me trouble a little later in the day I decided to call the doctor's office I had been referred to down here and set up an appointment. I took it easy for the rest of the night but did have some drinks and fun with the roomies including watching some twerking lessons - not Miley Cyrus style - Brit was giving to everyone - hahaha.
Wednesday: Alexis was nice enough to drive me to the doctor's Wednesday morning. They would like me to have allergy testing done so I'll be setting that up for this coming week. After the returning from the doctor's Alexis, Britt, Katie, and I went to get our new Main Gate passes from the Disney buildings in Celebrations - nice area and nice buildings (though from the outside you would never guess they were Disney buildings).
After getting our passes we all went to typhoon lagoon for the afternoon (haha I made a rhythm). It was a lot of fun going on all the water coasters at crush and gusher (3 different coasters - so awesome)! We also spent some relaxing minutes floating down the lazy river, as one always should when they are in the water park. We grabbed lunch and got some nice time in the shade though we were surrounded by animals friends: squirrels (quick and mischievous though not quite the breed of SJU squirrels) and these birds -- I forget the name --- but they were black and purple and kept surrounding us from all sides - very unnerving. After lunch we were able to find some of the tube slides and they were a lot of fun. We also spent some time in the wave pool. Well....far back in the wave pool. Alexis had been the water park years ago and took surfing lessons in the wave pool due to the fact that it creates a perfect wave every 60 seconds. When you're just a bystander though a perfect wave coming at you every 60 seconds is very scary and it is best to hang near the water's edge (at least that is what I did).
We stayed at the park til it closed and then returned home.
At night I decided to venture to Downtown Disney to do some shopping. Didn't find anything really ;). But since I was there I decided to go see the One Direction movie. Yep, saw it by myself, judge me, I don't care. Real fan ;). Yes, I loved it. Yes, I'll see it again and yes, there will be a DVD viewing party for me Vicky and Katie when it is out on DVD. haha.
The only picture I took at Typhoon but it was needed to be taken because I had Dippin' Dots - #Dorneydaysthrowback
Thursday: I had my last day of training at work - stock training. My trainer for the day was my first trainer, Amanda, so I was knew it'd be a good day. Amanda was really nice and the training wasn't anything too difficult and the shift was short - overall success. After work I went home and had a nice dinner and relaxed with some of the roomies.
Friday: Friday I was not feeling well and took it easy for most of the day before work. I actually had wound up sleeping on the couch for part of the night Thursday night because I was having such difficulty breathing and needed to be propped up more. Friday I was able to get my medicines at they were finally ready and I was excited about the prospect of feeling better. Unfortunately the medicines didn't kick in as quick as I thought they would. Lauren was nice enough to drive me into work but I had to request to leave early because I was not feeling well at all. I was a little disappointed I wasn't feeling well enough to stay because it was the first night of Night of Joy- an annual two night event in Magic Kingdom where the park is only opened to guests who brought specific tickets. The night is full of Christian rock music and other events. It was nice change of pace and music in the store. Thankfully my request was approved and I got to go home and get some rest. I was surprised to come home to find a package from my parents with goodies inside. I know my mom had a great time putting it together. Thanks Mom and Dad for the gifts and moral support through out this week!
Saturday: Yesterday I was starting to feel better and ran a couple of errands with Alexis in the morning. We got Chinese was lunch so that's always a good day. Alexis drove me into work as we both started work at about the same time. My shift started out great as it was the second night of joy, the store was slow, I got to talk with guests and co workers, and enjoy the music. But at around 11:30 pm I went into an asthma attack. My medicines helped a lot but I was left feeling very weak and exhausted and was allowed to leave an hour early so I could get a ride home with Alexis. I am thankful management has been understanding of my health issues. I don't want these past few days to be a reflection of my work ethic or performance but at the same time I know I need to take care of my health.
Sunday: Today I was really been trying to take it easy as I work til late tonight and really want/need to stay for my whole shift. My medicines are helping though I don't feel 100%. I hope I will soon enough - maybe after the testing I can get medication adjustments and be all set.
As you can probably tell my blog title is two fold. Of course Disney would not be Disney, the Disney reputation, without the Cast Members, but in my own Disney journey - especially this week - these same Cast Members and people have been there for me in more ways than one and I could not be more appreciative. Shout to Alexis, Lauren, all my room mates, my co-workers, and managers - thank you for all your help!
I hope you are all enjoying this blog.
Until next post friends...
Keep Dreaming,
Mary-Kate
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