Address: 8214 Wesley Manor Court

Apartment 10203

Orlando, FL 32821

Work has been crazy and this is the "non-busy" season... can't wait to see what it will be like when it's 100+ degrees and busy. I work in a pavilion looking building, meaning it doesn't really have doors, just open walkways all around. So whatever the temperature is outside, I am working in. This is both bad and good. Right now, it is cold out at night... even wearing pants and a jacket I am freezing. I know, I know- everyone back home is probably laughing at this. But it's comparable to spring weather up there. So it's not the warmest place on earth... and it was mistakenly named the Sunshine State (at least this time of year). But I'm trying not to complain about the weather because I know soon enough it will be warm and I will be satisfied :)

I miss all my family, friends and coworkers too. Don't get me wrong, I really don't miss Minnesota or Wisconsin (snow mostly) but I miss people I can depend on and love being around. I'm making some great friends here, but nothing compares to everyone back home. I guess this is all part of growing up and I know I'm learning a lot of good lessons here.

Work for the most part is really fun! I get to interact with people all throughout my shift and I work with some really nice people. I'm looking forward to being able to switch to different stores because I'm trained at 2 others. Team Mickey is a sports store and Tren-D is a high fashion, almost couture type of Disney store. Both have really good atmospheres and sell more merchandise than I do at Pin Traders so they could incorporate more into my interactions with guests. I love my job the most when I get to trade pins with little kids because the smile they get on their face when you have their favorite character on your lanyard is priceless. It's amazing how small of a thing can make someone so happy.

I'm really enjoying my time here though and making the most of it. I am going to look into professional internships and see if I can find a good fit for myself. I don't see myself working for Disney in the future, but I know this company will open up a lot of doors for me in my endeavors. I just want to gain as much experience I can while I'm here and hope for the best when I leave.

peace and love,

B

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