Constant Culture Shock.

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euterpe — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:22:25 -0500

Andy has a new girlfriend. I'm not as bothered by this as I thought I would be. I mean, I don't want to date him. I just want to not think he hates me for some reason that has nothing to do with me. But that's about as much as I want to think about that.

Jessica's moving out this weekend, and I can't wait. I'm going to keep an eye on her while she moves.

Otherwise, I'm still capped, and that sucks. I can't work very much right now, so I do a lot of just sitting at home doing nothing, trying not to spend money. I'm glad I have my parents who can afford to help me out, and who are understanding enough to know that I would be working more if only Disney would let me. But like my duty captain was telling me the other day, it's cheaper for the company to keep me seasonal and cap me when I work too much than to hire me full time and have to pay me benefits and guarantee me hours. And it really sucks that the company would feel that way. But what choice do I have? Either find a new company, which sucks, because the whole reason I moved down here is for Disney, or to transfer out of Entertainment.

There's a new boy in my life. Tim. I like him. We're going incredibly slow. I mean, we made out when we first met, when we were both drunk. But then for our first date, I didn't want him to kiss me good night because I was on antibiotics for tonsilitis. So we had our second date Friday night, and after dinner, we came back to my house and watched a movie. He never once made a move, but when I walked him to the door, we kissed. Just one, very chaste kiss. Then he asked me if there'd be a third date. I've never met someone so traditional. I kind of like it.

So that's what I've got going on in my life right now... I need to go get ready to go to work. My last day of the week. Seriously. It's Monday and I'm done for the week. I hate being capped.

Freedom.

euterpe — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:39:22 -0500

Jessica's moving out!!

My awful roommate who I'm always complaining about left a note on the fridge today that she's moving out. That's awesome. I don't even care that I have to find someone to fill the spot. I'm just glad she's leaving. Ever since we had this big fall out in July, I've been hoping she'll leave. Thank God.

In other news, I went to the Doctor today, and they gave me antibiotics for my tonsilitis. So hopfully I'll be better in no time.

Tomorrow I'm at Studios with Dug, so that should be fun. I'm going ask if I can try on Helen Incredible's boots, because my legs were longer than hers last time I was with Dug. I'd really like to get a fitting, despite my height.

After Dug, I'm going to hang out at my friend's house for a game night, and Sunday I'm going to go to Bahama Breeze with Ashley and Tim and Ashley's coworkers. Sounds like a good couple days coming up.

"The boy that I threw up on wants to see me again."

euterpe — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:10:49 -0500

From the other night:

Sometimes I was pretty

...And sometimes I was not
This is Face Marie and Face Bullseye.

This is Tim.
I don't know why I have that look on my face. I may not have noticed a picture was being take. Looks like Tim didn't either.

Just thought I'd share those. I didn't do much else today. I think I'm coming down with a cold, so I stayed in and drank tea.

iBar

euterpe — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:03:03 -0500

Wow... so what a night! Mandy talked me into going with her to this bar at Downtown Orlando. It seemed kind of divey, but I liked it. Anyways, I ran into Mihn there, of all people. He was very very drunk, which made him very touchy feely. But still, we had fun. I met his friend Tim, and we kissed. Then I stole a shot of Jager off the bar, and then I got sick and threw up on this new boy. The good news is, he still thinks I'm cute. The bad news is, I threw up on someone. Also, there were furries on the dance floor.

Also, I met an Irish boy and fell in love with his accent. I have such a soft spot for the way Irish and English people say my name. It's meant to be said that way. Mmmmm.

All these days off are driving me nuts. I'm bored! Tomorrow I'm off again. Next week I still have no shifts, and that sucks.

In other news... I don't know. Ashley and I cooked dinner together, and watched the Olympics. It was fun. Jessica is being a pain and has decided that she's the only one who's allowed to put her food on the top shelf of the refridgerator. Convientently, that's where I've been storing my food for the last 8 months. I would really like her to move out. I mean, it'll be hard with just two of us, but I'm sure I can find someone, and seriously... this is getting ridiculous.

"I write your number on napkins because I care."

euterpe — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:52:03 -0500

So, I'm loving Ashley's coworkers. They're a fun group of people. Entertainment people, they're so spread out, and our schedules are so crazy, and some of them are so stuck up that it's hard to really go out with them and get to know them. But these people are fun and accept me even though I don't work with them. I'm really glad I'm getting the chance to get to know Ashley.

I'm typing this on my brand new computer that my parents gave me the money to buy for Christmas. I love it. It also has a huge HD screen, which makes me very happy.

Tomorrow I got back to work after two days off. I do not like being capped at all. Next week, I got zero hours, so I have to try to pick up all three days that I can have. Bah.

Brandon was texting me, and he was being really sweet. I don't entrirely know what to make of it, because he was never this sweet when we were dating, and because now I'm 3000 miles away again, so I don't know what he wants. And Rory, as if he could feel he were being bumped out of the picture, started texting me, but did tell me it would be several months before he comes down here.

I finally worked up the nerve to send this boy that I like a message saying "Happy Valentine's. You should call me sometime." And gave him my number. Little as it is, it's about as forward as I've ever been. I'm proud of myself.

Anyways, I'm off to sleep. Tomorrow's the last day that Chip and Dale are playing around Liberty Tree Tavern, and I picked up a shift for dinner. I'm very happy to be spending my holiday there.

G'night!

Capped.

euterpe — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:26:52 -0500

So, long story short... Because I'm seasonal and therefore not in a union and not receiving benefits, I am not allowed to work full-time hours too many weeks in a row. 28 weeks to be exact. Since I did work more than 28 weeks of more than 30 hours per week, I am "capped." Being capped sucks. It means I can only work 25 hours per week until... Well until everything evens back out. I talked to Labor Services, and this should only be a couple weeks, which is good. I've decided that I'm going to take this time to work on myself... exercise, cook at home... get my room organized. I've talked to my parents, and they're going to help me out a little while I get uncapped. I'm also going to look for another job just in case this ends up lasting more than a couple weeks. I went to my friend's party tonight. She's another Munk, named Kristin. She was drunk when I got there, so I had to stay and talk to a huge group of people I didn't know at all. It turned out to be really fun. I like her group of friends a lot, and I hope I get a chance to hang out with them again. Although, I hope I get to do it when Kristin is sober! Besides being capped, work was alright. Mandy was there, but she was in a terrible mood. She thinks she's sick, and she's making me take her to the doctor's tomorrow. I guess I have no real problem with than since I have nothing else to do, and she said she'd buy me gas/lunch. Kids were... nothing special. Sometimes it bothers me that I let my job get to the point where no kids really stand out. I mean, there were tons of cute kids, and there were some brats. Although recently, with high-fives... not very many kids have been trying to hurt me, and that's good. Otherwise... No real complaints. I'd rather be doing it 5-6 days a week than 3 though!

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euterpe — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:38:43 -0500

I have a head ache. Also, I can't decide if I want to drive all the way to Allison's 30 mins away behind MK, or stay here and listen to my annoying roommate try to keep her boyfriend from leaving. But I think in that "you only live once" sense, I should go to Allison's. I've stuck around the house all day anyway. I should get out of the house for at least a few minutes. Then back to MK tomorrow for what might be my last day at Liberty Tree. :(

I'm Home.

euterpe — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:38:52 -0500

Well, I'm back in Florida. I'm happy about it. I miss my Chipmunks, but I'm left with a really odd feeling about Brandon. I mean, we wouldn't date in any case if I were in Washington, but that doesn't mean that I didn't start to like him again... The other thing being with him did is make me long for a real relationship. I'm very tired of just dating and never having anything become a committed long-term relationship. Brandon and I had a very good relationship, for most of it, and I really miss that feeling. But there's no one, and my mind is still in several places... Now I'm thinking about Brandon, but still, Rory is always part of my life... and there's a part of me that still hasn't given up on Andy, no matter how awful he's been... Where is the room in that for a real boyfriend? And none of these boys are even in the same state as me! Bah, I'm a mess... I feel like I don't even have the capacity to love anymore. Like, I feel different than I did two years ago. I feel like I've hidden my heart away so no one can hurt it, but now I can't get it back out. Anyway, I'm going to go to sleep. Now that I'm used to Pacific time, my body thinks it's only 9:30. At least I don't work till 3pm tomorrow. Back to the Land!!! G'night!

End of Vacation...

euterpe — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:58:23 -0500

I really don't want to go back... It's weird... I can't tell if I'm going back TO the real world or coming FROM it. One of many strange dissonant things about my job. Either way... I forgot how much I had missed home, and all the things Washington has to offer that Florida doesn't. Brandon and I made it through the week without too much drama. After we hung out on Thursday, I didn't hear from him much, and I got worried that I had messed things up by seeing him in person... But he seems okay. He's freaking out about being laid off work. But I am still very glad that I live far, far away or I'm afraid we would have tried to eventually get back together, and I would not be very happy ever. Ellie and I hung out one last time today, which was nice. We went to the Onion and had drinks. One thing I'm certainly not looking forward to is going back to my apartment. It's sounding like, based on various Facebook statuses that Ashley and Jessica are not getting along so well. And I know what a pain Jessica is to live with if she decides to not like you... I just don't want to go back and have all that tension in my house. I mean, Jessica and I have it anyway, but with Ashley feeling it too, and Jessica getting crazier... I just don't want to deal with it. I hope Jessica decides to move out soon. Also, This week I only have two days scheduled. Normally I'm good at picking up shifts so that I'm not poor, but since all this previous week I've been home, I haven't been able to look through our open shift book and find some stuff. So hopefully some people will call in to Epcot and I can pick up that way. Epcot loves me. Finally, I bought a new computer today. I bought a Gateway. We picked it because it has a TV tuner. I didn't used to want a TV in my bedroom, but between the three of us, despite that the other two have TVs in their rooms, I can't seem to get near the TV, so I'm going to get a tuner for my computer so that at least sometimes I can watch TV when I want to. I just want to make sure that I don't watch too much. It's not healthy, I think. Well, I should try to get some sleep... My flight leaves at 7am, and I have to wake up at 4:30, and it's midnight, so yeah... BLAH...

A Date?

euterpe — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:32:10 -0500

So, I may have a date with Brandon on Thursday. That's a little exciting. Actually it's very exciting. I won't lie: I'm starting to like him again. Quite a bit. But I'm still leaving at the end of this week, and this will all just be a week-long fling. On a completely unrelated note, I just noticed Fernando deleted his Facebook... I still can't tell if he's honestly depressed or using that as an excuse not to talk to me. And I'm usually quick to pick up hints. I wish our friendship could be as strong as it used to be... Also, Rory has been surprising me recently... He was texting me the other night, and telling me that when he comes down for a visit, he'd like to spend a whole day with me. Not that we haven't done that before, but the statement of it... it makes me wonder what he's thinking. Which, is pretty much what Rory does to me all the time. Really though, I don't know if I can keep up with him much longer... He builds me up and he lets me down and he hurts me and he breaks my heart... I think I'm getting tired of that game. I'll always love him, but I can't keep doing this to myself. Back to the present, I have to think of a fun, cheap date for Brandon and I to do. It's hard, because I don't know what he likes to do, really, and we need something to keep us from awkward silences. I don't know why it's so hard for the two of us to talk to each other...

Brandon...

euterpe — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:10:53 -0500

So I'm back in Spokane for the moment, on vacation. It's been a really great vacation. I took two weeks off work, so I've had time to relax and not rush around and try to do everything in three or four days... I took a Greyhound bus down to Pullman to see Christina play her senior piano recital. She's amazing. She's one of the greatest college pianists in the country, so it was a treat to see her. Then we went to her house and talked till late in the night. Yesterday I saw my old film teacher/my dad's old student-turned-coworker/our family friend, Denise show her documentary in the Spokane International Film Festival. It was pretty good. After I went to the SpIFFies, Ellie picked me up and we got ready to go out for the night. First we went to some swing dance club to say hello to our friend Thai, but he had a new girlfriend and barely had time to come talk to us. So we left and we met up with... ...Brandon Hansen. Yeah. My ex. The one who broke my heart almost exactly two years ago. We've been texting, I think I mentioned that a while back. Well, we agreed to hang out. So we did. At first it was super awkward, because I was so nervous. I didn't know exactly what he wanted. When we've been texting, he's become very sexual with what he says... But he was never like that when we dated, so I didn't know what to expect. So we went to a bar and had a couple drinks, and sat around making awkward small talk... Eventually Brandon starts texting me from across the table, because I guess that's the best way for him to communicate. He hasn't changed very much... But through his texting, he managed to entice me to his room... Where we made some more awkward small talk... had an awkward hug, talked some more, and then we kissed. It was a very special kiss... It was so familiar, everything came back right at that instant. The way his lips feel, the way he likes to be kissed... Being with him again was a very good feeling... I love how it felt to be back in his arms... He's the most wonderful cuddler. It's good that I'm only in town for one more week, because I think this has the potential to turn into some serious heartache and drama for me, and I don't need that. I don't regret what we did, and I loved the feeling, but I know we would never work out... It's easier to just move back to another state 3000 miles away. But oh, to hear him whisper my name like that, all breathless... to tell me I smelled amazing, and looked nice...

I'm Awake Because...

euterpe — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:19:07 -0500

Well... I have to wake up at 5am, and it's currently almost 11pm... I wish I were asleep right now... But alas, between my upstairs neighbors throwing their nightly run up and down the stairs and slamming their front door up on my bedroom wall, and my roommate flirting with her ex-fuck buddy to feel better about herself, I don't see it happening anytime soon. I've already even tried my iPod. I have a meditation podcast for falling asleep. It didn't work. So for the first time since I got my desk, I have my computer on my bed, because I want to be able to go to sleep the second I feel sleepy. But I can't see that happening... Work has been good. I am almost done with working 18 days in a row, and it's a bit exhausting. Especially this week, which has been a lot of 8+ hour days. Ashley came to visit Dug at Hollywood Studios on Monday, and Chip at Liberty Tree on Tuesday... Some great videos from Tuesday: Chip really likes that birthday bell... Otherwise, there is not a lot going on in my life. Ashley and I have gotten more chances to hang out because we both work similar shifts, being CP and seasonal, and Jessica is working 8-5 every day now that she got full time at the reservation center. That of course makes Jessica mad, but whatever. There's not a lot I can do about the fact that she's upset that I started hanging out with Ashley. Boy-wise... I don't really have time for boys... Andrew, from way back when, and I hooked up on Tuesday. He's really become my booty call, which is weird. He's great in bed, but he kind of bores me otherwise. I'm headed home for two weeks, which I'm looking forward to more and more... I like the idea of a two week vacation. My body is definitely letting me know that I've been working too many days in a row. Well, my battery is about to die, and I should try to post this before it dies. G'night!

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euterpe — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:42:05 -0500

Bah... Lost my entry. Basically nothing interesting is going on in my life. And I wrote about that. My home life is fine. Jessica has a new job and so she's been nicer to live with. Boys, I was talking about one, who I used to see at Halloween parties, and I liked him, and I would seriously get very flustered talking to him, but now I never see him, and I had lunch with him a while back and kind of got over it. The other is much more complex, so I really should just not try. There's this captain that I've recently started working with more often. He's nice and cute and a great captain. But he's also Fernando's roommate. So, ya. Plus I think there's a Munk who likes him. Or something. Basically because of the Fernando thing, I shouldn't touch it. That's it. I'm never around any single, straight, attractive guys. On the plus side, Mandy and I got to work close to each other yesterday, and it was awesome. We got a great picture. Anyways, I'm off to sleep. Today was an awesome day at the Land, and I'm hoping tomorrow will be just as good!

I survived 16 hours!

euterpe — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:16:09 -0500

Yikes! What a way to re-open Liberty Tree! I worked from 7am-11pm. It was ridiculous. But I made it, and I'm alright. I'm still super tired though. After work, I went to my friend Brandon's. I'm learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons (Nerdy, I know), and we stayed up playing till 6am. I'm still not sure how I feel about this game. I don't think I get it, and I'm the only one who's never played before but it just seems like... I don't know. I don't get it. The only problem is, you kind of have to keep playing once you start because you're part of a team or something. I don't know. I can't recommend it. Anyways, I'm back to Liberty Tree Tavern again today. I should go get ready.

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euterpe — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:04:54 -0500

What did you do in 2009 that you�ve never done before? I got my dad to go to Disney World! Hehe Did you keep your New Year�s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I never make them. I think it always disappoints. I just try to improve myself when the time is right. Did anyone close to you give birth? My friend Shannon had her son Aiden. Bryce had his daughter, Macie. Did anyone close to you die? :-( The Bonk. The best can and friend anyone could ever have. I still cry sometimes when I think of him. What countries did you visit? I went all over the U.S., but didn't leave it this year. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? A full time job (instead of working full time hours with no benefits), a real, serious, boyfriend. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Nov. 13, The day Bonkers was put to sleep. May 15, when my last College Program ended. What�s your biggest achievement of the year? Hmmm... I would say being constantly recognized as a good animator and reliable worker by guests and fellow Cast Members. What was your biggest failure? Andy. Easily. Did you suffer illness or injury? Haha... Well, when Bullseye threw me and banged up my knee and put me on light duty! Also... Hmmm... I did get a terrible flu on May 14... Moving day! That was awful! What�s the best thing you bought? Hmmm... I love my new bed! Where did most of your money go? Haha... basic living expenses? I work at Disney... I just saw how much I made for the entire year... I am right at the poverty line! What did you get really, really excited about? Going home in August! And taking my dad to Disney World! Where he actually had a decent time! Also, All of December I was excited about going home for two weeks in Jan-Feb!! Getting my first apartment! What song will always remind you of 2009? Hmm... Probably something from the Bedtime Tunes Podcast. I could listen to that all day. What do you wish you�d done more of? Work out, spent less money... What do you wish you�d done less of? Drinking, making out with boys I don't like. How did you spend Christmas? Working at the Land with Dale. Did you fall in love in 2009? Love? No. Deep Like? Yes. And it failed (see above). What was your favorite TV program? House. Do you hate anyone now that you didn�t hate this time last year? Jason Allen. I'm sorry, but he's not a good influence on people. What was the best book you read? Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George. Such an amazing novel. I recommend it to everyone who's looking for a good book. What was your greatest musical discovery? Hmm... Emiliana Torrini? Or maybe Elvis Perkins or Imogen Heap. I love discovering music! What did you want and get? And apartment. My dad at Disney World. What did you want and not get? A good man. Face. A trained role... What was your favorite film of this year? Does either of the RiffTrax Live count? Otherwise? I enjoyed the Hangover, I guess. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned 24. I went to Epcot with Jessica back when we were friends, and we ate at the Garden Grill with Allison and Libby (And Chip, Dale, Mickey Mouse and Pluto!) What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying: Having a better roommate, so that I could feel like I actually lived in this apartment rather than just rented a room. How would you describe your personal fashion concept for 2009? Do basics count? Haha. Black shorts and grey t-shirts! Uhm, but in Real Life... I'm trying to become more fashionable. I've never been very good at it. What kept you sane? Allison, my job. What celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? James Roday... Mmmmm.... What political issue stirred you the most? To be honest, the only politics I really was able to keep up with was work politics. I swear Florida is this weird bubble, where no information gets in, and no one cares what the outside world is doing. Who did you miss? The Bonk, My parents, Andy, Who was the best new person you met? I don't know... I get so confused about when I've met people. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009. I feel like I've spent 2009 learning to take care of myself because no one is looking out for me but me.

Why Should I Have To Break Up With Someone I've Met Four Times In My Life?!

euterpe — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:56:42 -0500

Josh drove up to see me for New Years, which kind of freaked me out. It meant that he spent the whole evening alone at Epcot while I was at work (getting groped by Brazilians). And, as I've become increasingly decided that we're not meant to be, apparently he was thinking the opposite. And I can't deal with that. Not anymore. I'm over being nice to people just because they have a crush on me. I can't handle it. And he's so awkward. He's a very strange guy. Anyways, he kept asking me where I thought "we" were going. Which is silly because tonight is the 4th time we've ever hung out. I've definitely decided that I can't jump into relationships anymore. Those never end well. I need to get to know people first. But from his side, it feels like, instead of "Let's get to know each other, I think you're interesting," it's like, "You are going to be my next girlfriend, so get used to it." And some of his mannerisms I just can't get used to. And he kept asking me, and I tried a non committal "Well, I think I'm going to be moving back to Washington soon, I don't think Florida is the place for me." Which is true. If I could do my job somewhere else, I would. I'm so not into Florida anymore. But he kept pushing it, and eventually I made it clear enough that he's coming on too strong and it's freaking me out. I feel bad. I've never really let a guy down like that. But honestly, we've known each other for about a month, and seen each other FOUR TIMES... we did not have a relationship going. Yes, it was freaking me out, and making me defensive. I felt bad, because I was very angry all night, which is not how I wanted to spend my New Years, nor how I felt he should have to spend his. But he's just too much in so many ways. It put me on edge. The way he moves... it, I don't know, embarrasses me. Like, he's trying too hard. Like he's trying to be smooth but ends up looking... odd. Getting to know him was hard. Ugh, it was just a frustrating night. I'm determined to make the rest of the year better!

MIA... Again.

euterpe — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:53:23 -0500

Sorry I haven't been up to writing for a while... My parents put the Bonk to sleep, and for a long while, I couldn't see anything else worth writing about. He's still on my mind quite often, but I'm getting better. I still cry sometimes at night when I'm alone. But I've been sleeping at my friend Mandy's house several nights a week to avoid that. I've been working a good five or six days a week to keep busy too. Also, that means I avoided my roommate most of this time, so it was doubly good. We seem to have reached the agreement to just not talk to each other unless absolutely necessary. I like this plan. Tonight, I don't work till 8:45pm. It's at once nice, and annoying. I'd like to be working other shifts today, but I'd also like to rest. Because I spend so much times at other people's houses, I get a little tired of being out and about. Today I'm supposed to go to Health Services, but I left my ID at Mandy's house so I can't. The other day, I was with Bullseye, and I fell down on my knee really hard, and it hurt and that night I thought I twisted it or something, but the next morning it felt fine, but when I put pressure on it, like kneeling or when jeans pull on it when I sit down, I get this sharp pain in it. I finally told the manager about it, and he saw the bruise on my knee, which I don't think is that bad, and he was like, "You need to go to Health Services!" I guess everyone in the room thinks there might be some fluid back behind my kneecap or something that needs to be drained, because the bruising is around my knee, but not on it. I am so terrified of needles! I can't handle this. Also, if I hurt it even worse, I could need surgery to fix it. Ugh... If I have to get surgery, I want to go home for it, so I can recuperate there, instead of here, where I'm all alone. I'm planning a trip home for the end of January for two weeks, and I can't wait! I'm talking to Brandon again, and I've talked him into taking me to a hockey game when I'm home. Also, I've currently got Google Chrome and Safari, and neither have the buttons at the top of the DE entry to put HTML and pictures in the entries. How can I do that? I'll put five at the bottom, but I have way more I'd like to show you, especially since I was out for like six months with no computer! There's so much to show. I think people who work for Disney take more pictures than the average person. Anyways, in a completely random order, I have a picture of me and my friend Brandon. Brandon's one of my favorite attendants. He was working with me the night I fell at the Diamond Horseshoe. He's one of very few attendants that just seems to get it right. He could get Bullseye dressed in five minutes or less, which is ridiculous, and he he just handles the line amazingly and watches out for the characters like none other. We went roller skating last week, and it was fun, except I brought Bert, which was not fun. Brandon's girlfriend is crazy jealous though, so even though I'm certainly not attracted to him, and he is going after me or anything... she's super protective. The night we went roller skating, we went to Applebees after, and I was taking pictures, and she perceived that I took more pictures of Brandon than anyone else. First of all, no, I didn't. But he was sitting straight across from me, so he was easiest to take pictures of, and second, he was the only one doing anything. Everyone else was being boring, Brandon was making faces. So yes, I took a few more of him than anyone else, but she kept making snide comments about it. Annoying. Anyways, the next picture is Mandy and I. Our friend Brittie made a water balloon out of an old condom she had. Haha. So we were playing with it. I just like the looks on our faces. Also that I'm wearing a Santa Minnie hat, a turquoise scarf, and a spaghetti string tank top. Just in case you don't believe that I live in Florida. :) Next we have an absolutely hilarious picture of my friend as Alice for Halloween with King Louie. I used to hate Louie so much, but I actually learned to have a lot of fun with him, and I'll really miss Jungle Trek. If they have it again next year, I actually might request it. I bet no one else will. :) Next is Dale with Mandy. That was a great day because it's from when my phone broke in October, and I told Mandy and Bert I was working like two days before, and they actually remembered! I almost had a heart attack when I saw them! Last is Bullseye. I photoshopped the A-N-D-Y on his hooves, because I really think they should be there, like in the movie. Last night, his saddle fell off, just like in Toy Story 2. It was hilarious, but also kind of embarrassing. Also, I need to get video of it, but Bullseye likes to tap dance. Which just made me realize that if I go to health services and they put me on restrictions and pull me out of my shifts before Thursday, then I won't be able to tap dance with Bullseye again! Uhm, I don't know what I would do if I couldn't play with Bullseye before Christmas is over! Bah, this sucks. I'm hoping it's just an ugly bruise. Or at worst, a sprain of some sort. Cross your fingers for me!

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euterpe — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:53:13 -0500

What a busy couple day! But fun! Wednesday was my day off. Stuart is in town, from England! So we went mini-golfing at Blizzard Beach's course, WinterSummerLand. That was fun, and then we went to Downtown Disney, where we shopped for a while, where I found this Marie picture frame (the little girl kitten from Aristocats) to get for my friend Mandy. Then we bought fries at the Irish place, and talked for a while, and then we went to Basin, where we spied on this one girl that we're both Facebook friends with but don't know in real life. It was definitely a successful evening. The only part that sad is that... bah. We once almost dated. And by almost dated, I mean we hooked up on my living room floor and he stayed the night and cuddled like three or four other times. And now I've seen him in May and I've seen him in November, and it hasn't been mentioned, and we don't really flirt... I don't know. It's super confusing. But we still have fun. After Stuart and I parted ways, I wanted to use Bert's printer to print a picture for the Marie frame for Mandy. But I wanted to put a picture of the three of us in it, but there isn't a picture of the three of us, so we badly Photoshopped one together, and it's awesomely bad. Then we went to the pet store, and Bert bought a crab and I bought a hot pink fish. I named him Prince Ludwig the Indestructible after Hugh Laurie's character on Blackadder. Then yesterday morning, Bert and I went to Epcot to meet Marie and give her the picture frame to give to Mandy. It was so funny. Marie is adorable. Then I ran into my old roommate Catherine from last Fall. That was nice. Then Bert had to leave for class, so that left me to wander around Epcot for 2+ hours until my shift started. Which I thought was going to be really lame. But it wasn't at all. First I went to China, where I saw my friend Jenn. I had my nice DSLR camera so I took some really good pics for her. Then I kept going around the World Showcase, and I saw my friend Bethany in Morocco. She's an attendant, so I sat and talked to her. Then I went to France, where I talked to Belle and her attendant Christina. They were both very nice. Then I went to the UK to see my friend Brandon, who was attending Pooh and Tigger. Tigger was hilarious! We got some great pictures. Then I went back to France and chilled with Marie and Mandy for a bit. Then I went to work. And I was working at the Land, which is my favorite place to work! So it was seriously just an amazing day. It was like I was on a high. When I went down to go get food, I stopped and chatted with the seater and the manager, and then as I came downstairs, I saw someone I knew working at Soarin', so I stopped and talked to her, and to the manager. It was all just a great day. All the kids were adorable! I just felt like everything was going good. However, when I called my parents, my dad told me that the Bonk isn't doing very well, and then I spent most of the night a little depressed. I know he's old, and he's sick, but he's my cat, and I love him too much. I just want him to be healthy. :-( Anyways, today is another day at the Land. So hopefully it'll be a good one.

Bah, Rory.

euterpe — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:08:06 -0500

The other night, Rory made it perfectly clear that he would never pursue a relationship with me. Ugh, it just makes me angry. I don't know what the hell he wants from me. He tells me he misses me, and he calls me an angel, and he asks me to come visit him, but then he always shoots me down. I don't know if he's really so blind that he doesn't see how much I care for him, or if he honestly just doesn't care. I don't know. So I decided I needed a Rory break for a while. In my own little world, I was thinking about him, and imagining all the possibilities... Other than that... Stuart's back in town for a week. I still think he's gorgeous, and I love his accent, but I think we're both too shy to have anything happen while he's here. Pity. Hmmmm.. No other news, really. I have a terrible kink in my neck, but I don't know where it came from. I'm chillin' with Bullseye tomorrow at the first of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parties. Because, you know, at Disney World, as soon as Halloween ends, Christmas starts a week later and lasts till January. Bah. That's about it. A child lost her tooth at work today, and I couldn't hug her because she had blood running down her face. So she was crying because I wouldn't hug her. It was terrible.

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euterpe — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:15:28 -0500

I can't talk long... I've got a special event for the Olive Garden today. And it's okay because I don't have a lot to say... I put in for Full Time earlier this week... But I don't think I'll ever get it. I'm not trained in any parades, and I don't have any face rolls... I'm tall for my range... The only thing I can hold out hope for is that maybe my seniority of five years will trick them into making me full time sooner than they otherwise might. The form I filled out said they hired based on seniority and then skill... So maybe... On a related note, I'm going to try getting trained in a few roles, and I'm going to try to lose a few pounds and go to auditions again. We'll see where that takes me. Otherwise, I have no news. But I'm off to get dressed.