Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

Well. It's been a long time since I wrote last, but let me tell you how insanely busy life has been. Because it has seriously been crazy.

I drove down the 15th, checked in the 18th, had Traditions the 20th, and started the 21st. I have officially "earned my ears" and am a legitimate character attendant at Animal Kingdom.

Training to be an attendant was beyond amazing. I made so many new friends, both attendant and performer alike. And thankfully I get to see quite a few of them in normal work.

As for my normal shifts, I've been stationed mostly at Dinoland in Animal Kingdom, where I get to work with Pluto and my good pal, Goofy.

It's just amazing working with these beloved characters and seeing everyone meet them for the first time. Though it does absolutely break my heart when a Make A Wish kid comes through to meet them. But then again, it's bittersweet because those kids are so happy to meet the characters and they can't stop smiling.

On my days off, I've either been sleeping or playing in the parks. I've met a lot of characters and rode a ton of attractions. So I will be updating those lists, along with my bucket list. :)

I should be able to write again rather soon. I'm just at a blank now for what to write so I'll just end it here!

They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.

As I write this, it is January 12, 2012. I am leaving on January 15, 2012 to start my journey at Walt Disney World. That means I have all day today (Thursday), Friday, and most of Saturday.

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around all of this. Seriously. I thought I just applied, and I could have sworn I was going through my whole acceptance fiasco.

It's been one wild ride, and it hasn't even started yet.

With that, I'm going to leave you with this video. It's from the Spring and Spring Advantage '11 program (1 year ago), and is comprised of highlighted moments from their program. Two of my friends (who will be doing the program with me) are in it as well.

I seriously cry when I watch this, just because I hope that my program is half of what is portrayed here.

See ya in Florida!

SQUIRREL!

I seriously feel like Dug (from Up) on a regular basis now. My (self-diagnosed) ADD is through the roof. One person will say something, which causes a spark of something Disney related. Most of the time it's me thinking I NEED TO PACK THAT! or the like.

Things are starting to get very real now. The hotel in Florida is booked, the hotel in Georgia (after much searching) is booked. Plans with Jess have been discussed. Now I need to pack.

I seriously can't believe in less than 2 weeks, I will be in Florida. It's just very surreal.

I also keep having these little revelations that cause me to get super emotional. Like, I swear to you, the first time I get on Haunted Mansion or watch Philharmagic, I will cry. I'm not even kidding. Like, just thinking about those two attractions make me super giddy and kind of emotional.

I don't know what's wrong with me right now.