Dear Cinderella- I'm sorry but the official name of your castle is now "Brianna's Castle"... it's too beautiful not to be mine.

Today was a good day! I had general training called "Traditions" which teaches new employees of Disney all about creating happiness and magic. And we got to see the underground tunnels at the Magic Kingdom. It was so cool! And I officially got to see Brianna's Castle, I mean Cinderella's.... whatever.

Tomorrow I have my first on-sight training day where I get my costume and get a tour of Downtown Disney which I went to last night. It's a really cool boardwalk type atmosphere with lots of places to eat, shop and drink. I'm looking forward to working there everyday. I also go to see where I'll be working and fingers crossed I think I'll be wearing a red polo, khakis and tennis shoes. Not bad :)

The next few days should be fun too... I got my official pass to get into all the parks for free so on my free days Sunday and Monday I am going to the parks. Maybe my first roller coaster is in the near future!

peace and love,

B

Song of the Day: I Woke Up in a Car by Something Corporate

The first day of my internship is officially over (finally). This might have been one of the longest days ever. I was up at 5:30 to stand in lines all day to fill out paperwork and be told what we cannot do. I know it will all be worth it in the end though.

My apartment is so nice... a whole lot bigger than I thought it would be. My roommates are nice girls too: Natalia is from Southern Florida, Brittany is from Philadelphia, and Elise is from Manhattan. A lot of different lifestyles combined, but I think it will be alright.

Tonight at the store I went to check-out and I'm wearing a Wisconsin sweatshirt (represent!) and the family behind me was from Wisconsin too! They started talking to me about the program and where I was from. But as I was unloading my groceries, I put a bottle of wine on the counter and they said "well at least you're buying the essentials!" ....awkward. Regardless, it was kind of nice to talk to someone from back home. I met a few girls today too from the Madison area. They weren't very friendly though.

Anyways, I have tomorrow off and then training on Friday and Saturday. Then I find out my training for the rest of next week on Tuesday. Kind of an easy first couple of days I think just to get us settled and then they get to talk at us more.

Can't. Wait.

Oh and ps- I am working in Downtown Disney as a Pin Trader.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/downtown-disney/shopping/disneys-pin-traders/

That kind of tells you about what I'll be doing. Sounds like I'll get to interact with a ton of people and kids. At first I wasn't too excited, but I really am now. Everyone says it's one of the coolest parts to see. I'm looking forward to learning more about it!

Off to have a glass of that wine :)

peace and love,

B

Song of the Day: Your Love is a Song by Switchfoot

Dear Southwest Airlines,

Thanks for loving my bags and letting them fly free and not letting them get lost. I enjoyed my time with you and I will be back soon.

On another note... missed the palm trees a lot since I've been in Orlando last. I've been with my aunt and uncle since I got off the plane and we went and got food right away. It's been a good day, but I'm exhausted. PS- I love flying.

Meeting up with my roommates tomorrow to go buy bedding and all that fun stuff, other than that I don't move in to my apartment until Wednesday. I'm just happy to be out of the snow. Sorry Minnesota/Wisconsin- I'm not missing you too much yet.

peace and love,

B

Song of the Day: Takeoffs and Landings by the Ataris

I'm so anxious to fly it's ridiculous. Well actually I'm anxious about being at the airport and possibly missing my flight than about flying. I just want tomorrow to be over with. Hopefully there will be another post after this if I survive the airport :)

I can't believe after all the countdowns and waiting, tomorrow is already here. It doesn't even seem real... I can't wait to step outside my comfort zone and begin my adventure. I can't wait to be out of this stupid snow either. Gross.

More tomorrow after I land (hopefully)...

peace and love,

B

Song of the Day: Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver