the hallmark's are taking over both disneys

Today, I feel just like this child.

My homework for this weekend is all done, and now all I've got to do is go to classes and finish up some last-minute errands and then off to Disneyland tomorrow!

But I'm a little bummed. My Dad, his wife, and my brother and his little family are in Disney World today. WDW was my first Disney home so I'm a little sad that I'm missing out on it. Especially since they keep asking me about tips for places to eat and rides to take the little boys on. It kind of breaks my heart. I want to be there so I can show them my Disney. Its been over a year since I left and I feel kind of remaniassent today.

But on a happier note: I got my holiday season schedule planning form, and it looks like I'm going to be going to Disneyland for all of the holiday seasons. I'll be working Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. I'm happy to know that I'll be going back to work. I've really been missing it. But I'm a little bummed that I won't be able to spend the holidays with my family. Who knows the next time I'll get to see Pippin :(.

It's a good thing I love my job.

3 days!!!

I finally got all of the components of my costume together. And I've already started packing.

But I can't wait!! I'm freaking out daily. The Halloween fireworks, the special World of Color, the decorations, the party, the costumes, and my friends!! I can't wait to go back and see everyone from work. 

I love my job and I miss it every day!

restless night

I'm not going to be doing any sleeping tonight.

I made the mistake of going to a hay maze with my roommates and some friends in the dark. For those who don't know me directly, I'm one of the jumpiest people you will ever meet. It's not my fault. I had brothers who had far too much fun with me when I was little.

Then after that trial, the guys wanted to watch a scary movie. Insidious... NOT recommended.

So now Alyssa and I are laying in our beds with our christmas lights on and Disney music. Mostly to calm our fears... but also because we're going to Disneyland in 6 days!!!!

Thanks to the genius of my older sisters and my mother, I have the coolest Mary Poppins costume. No photos until the joyous occasion though.

So have good dreams about that!

photo thoughts

These have been piling up on my desktop, so I needed to clean house...

Waldorf and Statler

Ok, I think I could love this kitten

I liked trying to figure out who these people were. I got most of them

I knew I loved him

I plan on doing this, although I don't own any orange books

My future child

Ohmygosh... those ears

"Quick! Hide the books!"

I don't know which is more attractive, him or the camera?

Well, he is, that's for sure

Love the bikini

sick day

I'm sick today.

So instead of going to bed at a reasonable time like my mother had insisted, I watched YouTube videos. But they're amazing!!

First: this guy's proposal, aside from being in my backyard of Downtown Disney, is freaking adorable!! Just look at how nervous this sweet guy is! It happened just a few days ago, on the 24th. I wish them the best... even though I have no idea who they are.

Second: These are my future children. I already know I'm doomed to have twins, so I think I have a chance. I happen to love the game Just Dance 2, so when I saw them playing it, I knew I need to recreate these kids for myself. I love it.

ahhhhhhhh!

I'm going to Disneyland in THREE WEEKS!!!

guess what?!

Guess where I'm going?!

Here's some hints:

I'm going to Disneyland for the Halloween Party!!

I cannot tell you how excited I am!! I have been geeking out to Disney music all day. And planning my costume. It's going to be AMAZING! (ohmygosh... The Tiki Room just came on my playlist). I've done the Halloween party in Disneyland before, but it was in California Adventures at the time, but because of all the construction going on, they're hosting it in Disneyland this year!! That's going to be even more amazing, since there's more decorations over there. The only sad part is that Pirates of the Caribbean and the Blue Bayou will be closed for refurbishment.

But my costume is going to be amazing! I've decided to go as none-other than Mary Poppins!! I'm so excited! My mother has the umbrella that I'm borrowing and the rest is just a matter of piecing it together.

I'll see you guys soon!

fact

I feel like this when I think about:

packing

moving

having to do homework again

rexburg

flying

last minute errands that I always forget

stupid mistakes I've made

dumb comments that came out wrong

having to say goodbye for a while

having to be an adult

spending money

not having money

not being able to go to Disneyland any time I want

going to the dentist

going back to school with very few friends

everyone getting married (?!)

showers (I know this sounds gross, but I'm getting tired of showering. It takes too much time and I have way too much hair now. Plus then I have to blow dry it and then I'm all hot and sweaty again... I just can't win)

and cats... I really don't like cats

another day at disneyland

Today was my first time working World of Color guest control. I've been scheduled for it many other times but luckily I've always gotten out of it. As a cast member you learn to dread WoC. It's pretty much one of the most stressful environments and a lot of the time, the people aren't happy and they KNOW it's all your fault.

I was working in the blue section at the very head of the que helping quests with disabilities into their waiting area. A little black girl and her mother were at the very front of the line behind me. Every now and then she'd ask me random (but very important, in her mind) questions. And between her questions I'd find time to help other guests...

Miss Need-to-know: Do you know Mickey Mouse?

H: Yes I do, he tells me where to work. That was cute, but not an uncommon question from a child. Then the big one hits...

Miss NTK: Well do you know Jesus?

H: ... crickets chirp... well, yes I do. I hear he's a really nice guy... The mom is just looking at me

Miss NTK: He lives in Heaven you know. Up there. She points to the sky.

H: I do know that. Yes.

Miss NTK: But you can't see him. The Egyptians say that they can see their God but that's not right.

H: Ohhhh... You're very smart. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY?! The mom's just watching me and I'm just shocked!

Miss NTK: You know, you should really buy "The Ten Commandments for Kids". It tells you all you need to know.

H: Well... Thanks, Sweetheart. That's very helpful. At this point I'm just trying desperately to find a topic of conversation that I'm more comfortable. I mean, I'm not uncomfortable in my faith, I just am not entirely comfortable about being proselyted by a 7-year-old