So I'm back... in the airplane... again. Name that movie! (It was Jurassic Park for all you people out there who don't constantly quote movies and actually come up with original things to say in everyday conversations. Also, in the movie he says "car" instead of "airplane". So this actually may not qualify as a quote at all.... nevertheless.) I just barely got home from the Florida airport and let me tell you... the company on my return trip was infinitely better than my company on the departing. On my four hour flight from Orlando to Phoenix (Ok side note- I now know how to correctly spell Phoenix thanks to the spell check on my Blackberry), I got on the plane only to find this old Indian couple in aisle and middle seat in the row I was supposed to be in. So that means I had the window seat... which can be tricky to get to if people are already sitting down in the conjoining seats. So I assumed this couple would stand up to let me get to my seat. Wrong. They just sit there, so I have to maneuver my way around them while carrying my backpack in one hand and my family's souvenirs in the other. So the trip had already started off on a sour note for me. During the entire flight I listened to my Ipod and tried to sleep. And if I wasn't really asleep, I pretended to be asleep, because if I looked at all to my left, the Indian guy would sharply turn his head to look at me. Needless to say, I had a nice view of the clouds for the entire trip. Then, about halfway through the flight, this couple pulls out who knows what from a tinfoil pouch. It smelled so strong! Then after they ate, the guy started coughing with this really bad hacking noise. I'm like, well if I ate something that smelled that strong, then I'd probably be making the same noise!
The flight from Phoenix to Salt Lake was better. I was only stuck between two old guys. No Indian people. The flight from Phoenix to SLC is only about an hour and fifteen minutes, so you can basically endure anything that long. Except on my return flight to Orlando, I didn't want the first connecting flight to Phoenix to go that fast, because I WASN'T sitting next to some old guys. I was sitting next to some guys my age. That went to BYU. And that were wearing muscley shirts. Not that I noticed... I was much too busy reading my new book (I bought four new books when I went to Barnes and Noble. I only went in to get two, but I overheard some of the workers talking about the two other books). Seriously though, I must've been bitten by the shy fly, because I didn't say a word to them the entire trip. I'm still kicking myself for that one. Oh well... you win some, you lose some. The flight from Phoenix to Orlando went so fast, and I can't help thinking that I'm going to get used to this routine of flights.
So I'm back in Florida. But I had such an amazing time in Utah! When I arrived, I walked off the plane, and could basically hear my skin crack because of the lack of humidity. But I didn't care. I was just so glad to be home! I was so excited to see my family, my roommates, my dog (except he wasn't that excited to see me- sad! When I came home he sat kinda sat there. Nothing. I was like... Hello! I'm kinda the one who prayed for you to be here! You're welcome!). Anyway, Kim's wedding on Saturday was incredible! She looked beautiful, happy, and so full of love. I am so happy for her. The reception was amazing, and I really think I want to have my reception at the same place -wouldn't that be funny, because I've basically copied everything Kim's done since the day I was born, and now I'm wanting to copy her wedding reception place too!
I just had some thoughts I wanted to share in regards to weddings and such. I talked to Kim the day before she was getting married and was just like.... think about how you've had to live your life to get to this point. It totally hasn't been easy, but I know she wouldn't have wanted it any other way. I think that ever since I've grown out of Young Women's, I've lost my focus on how important it is to go to the temple. Not that I didn't want to go... it just wasn't the focus of my preparations.I feel like In YW they push it so much, and of course a temple marriage has always been my goal. But in Relief Society, the audience is a little different. Most of the women in there are already married. Their focus is a bit different. I was really glad I got to see Kim go to the temple, because it reminded me of just how special it is and that right now, that is what I'm supposed to be preparing for.
The reminder is so good for me right now, because I have a problem with feeling a bit "stagnant". You know that in-between feeling of not really regressing, but not necessarily progressing either. It was/is totally happening to me. I had lost my focus. My family and roommates reminded me that I always have to be working at something. Always. They also told me to stop focusing on myself so much- which explained a lot of my self pity crap. But I just wanted to thank them for listening to me and helping me instead of just feeling content to let me mope. I know I can always count on them to slap me out of whatever bad mood I'm in. Thank you, people!
I just wanted to end with a kind of tribute to my sister that I've followed around since I learned to walk. I am so grateful for Kim's example to me. This last year (and my first year) at college definitely had it's challenges. But it was so nice to have a sister down in Provo with me that I could always go to if I needed help. At Conference time, Kim actually let my roommate and me come eat breakfast and watch Conference with her and Mike. We really were such an inconvenience, but she welcomed us with open arms, and a loving heart, which just exemplifies everything she is. We had a class everyday together (Women's Chorus), and it was so much fun to spend that time with her. We also had some good times in our Greek and Roman Mythology class (It's PRACTICAL that Hermes would be carrying the infant Dionysus). You wouldn't understand that last side note if you weren't Kim... so basically no one knows what that was about because Kim is on her Honeymoon and probably won't read this post for a while. Anyway. She has been the best big sister anyone could ask for, and it's a miracle she still loves me after all the stunts I've pulled. I'm so glad that she's found her perfect match, and couldn't be happier for her. Love you, KIMBUNNY!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Jews, Jingle Bells, and Just Five More Days!
A Jew, Lutheran, Catholic, and Mormon are all sitting at the dinner table.... sounds like a joke, right? Well, we are. I say "we" because the religions above each match one of the girls in our "Blizzardian" group. There's a whole story that goes along with the term "Blizzardians", but I'm just going to leave it at that. It is so fun to hang out with these girls. During the first two weeks here, I never thought I would form such close friendships, but these girls are making time go by so fast! I'm having a blast!
Today I started singing "This Land is Your Land" (the patriotic song) at work today. I can't find any explanation for it except that I may or may not have heard it in Frontier Land in Magic Kingdom last night. It reminded me of when I worked at Cowabunga last summer and would get Hawaiian songs stuck in my head. "Mango, coconut (boom), and some papaya". But this summer, I get listen to Christmas songs all day! (Except sometimes they play regular music over the holiday stuff). My favorite song they play is "Sleigh-ride". My friend KellyAnn and I always like the whip part, and will make the whip motion with our hands.
Work is going just great. I'm having so much fun, and as always I love the people I'm working with. Some of them are starting to become my Blizzard "family". There is a lady, Daisy, who is like everyone's mom. But it's funny because her pet name for all of the girls is "mommy". Actually all of the Hispanic ladies call the girls "mommy". It's actually really cute. But Daisy is great. She is always asking how I am and is so sweet and hilarious. I was at Shade Shack (the outdoor gift shop) the other day, and I got a call on the phone. The person told me that I was force extended to work 3 hours later than I was originally supposed to! I was like.... what????? Then I looked over at Rentals (about 100 feet away), and I see Daisy on the phone! She was the one who had called me instead of the managers! She thought it was pretty funny, but I was just happy I really got to go home at the right time.
Another person I love is Janet. She is like the short, feisty grandma around here. She saw me after I had done a towel run and was like "Oh, poor babygirl! You look so exhausted. Babygirl!". I think she is so adorable and so fun to work with. Also, she always smells like men's cologne... which is strange. But I was talking to her one day and found out that she and her husband (who also works at Blizzard Beach-cute!) have been together since they were fourteen years old! How cool is that!
And then there's Richard. He is the new Coordinator that transferred from Typhoon Lagoon. He is probably one of my favorite people. EVER. He always calls us girls "sweetheart" and "darling" and "princess". All of us girls just love him. He has an accent that is like part German/ Puerto Rican/ American. It is really so fun to listen to. He is kinda like our father figure around here. He hasn't been here very long, but we all love him so much.
We also got some new French boys at Blizzard. How exciting! They aren't like super attractive... but they're foreign... nobody can resist that. For a couple of days, all of us girls were so excited to get some actual guys around. But we'll see how long that lasts.
I feel like I really don't have that much else to say, except that I come home in five days!!!!! I'm so excited! Earlier this week I cried for the first time since being down here, and let's just say.... it was definitely needed. I had just talked to my dad earlier that night, then I started listening to his favorite band, Joshua Creek. That's when the tears hit. I felt better the next morning. Oh! Another exciting thing I just remembered! I bought earplugs on Thursday! Best purchase I've ever made. Anyway.... I'm excited to come home and tell you all in person the experiences I've had and the people I've met. Should make for some interesting conversations. Love you all! See you REAL soon!
Today I started singing "This Land is Your Land" (the patriotic song) at work today. I can't find any explanation for it except that I may or may not have heard it in Frontier Land in Magic Kingdom last night. It reminded me of when I worked at Cowabunga last summer and would get Hawaiian songs stuck in my head. "Mango, coconut (boom), and some papaya". But this summer, I get listen to Christmas songs all day! (Except sometimes they play regular music over the holiday stuff). My favorite song they play is "Sleigh-ride". My friend KellyAnn and I always like the whip part, and will make the whip motion with our hands.
Work is going just great. I'm having so much fun, and as always I love the people I'm working with. Some of them are starting to become my Blizzard "family". There is a lady, Daisy, who is like everyone's mom. But it's funny because her pet name for all of the girls is "mommy". Actually all of the Hispanic ladies call the girls "mommy". It's actually really cute. But Daisy is great. She is always asking how I am and is so sweet and hilarious. I was at Shade Shack (the outdoor gift shop) the other day, and I got a call on the phone. The person told me that I was force extended to work 3 hours later than I was originally supposed to! I was like.... what????? Then I looked over at Rentals (about 100 feet away), and I see Daisy on the phone! She was the one who had called me instead of the managers! She thought it was pretty funny, but I was just happy I really got to go home at the right time.
Another person I love is Janet. She is like the short, feisty grandma around here. She saw me after I had done a towel run and was like "Oh, poor babygirl! You look so exhausted. Babygirl!". I think she is so adorable and so fun to work with. Also, she always smells like men's cologne... which is strange. But I was talking to her one day and found out that she and her husband (who also works at Blizzard Beach-cute!) have been together since they were fourteen years old! How cool is that!
And then there's Richard. He is the new Coordinator that transferred from Typhoon Lagoon. He is probably one of my favorite people. EVER. He always calls us girls "sweetheart" and "darling" and "princess". All of us girls just love him. He has an accent that is like part German/ Puerto Rican/ American. It is really so fun to listen to. He is kinda like our father figure around here. He hasn't been here very long, but we all love him so much.
We also got some new French boys at Blizzard. How exciting! They aren't like super attractive... but they're foreign... nobody can resist that. For a couple of days, all of us girls were so excited to get some actual guys around. But we'll see how long that lasts.
I feel like I really don't have that much else to say, except that I come home in five days!!!!! I'm so excited! Earlier this week I cried for the first time since being down here, and let's just say.... it was definitely needed. I had just talked to my dad earlier that night, then I started listening to his favorite band, Joshua Creek. That's when the tears hit. I felt better the next morning. Oh! Another exciting thing I just remembered! I bought earplugs on Thursday! Best purchase I've ever made. Anyway.... I'm excited to come home and tell you all in person the experiences I've had and the people I've met. Should make for some interesting conversations. Love you all! See you REAL soon!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Iguanas, Internationals, and Icey Places
Well hello there. Been awhile, hasn't it? That makes me sad, because I don't want this blog to turn into one of those things you start, but after some time you just don't bother with it anymore. Like those really big meatballs that Hedy made for us that one time. I tried EVERY condiment I could think of, and I still couldn't finish that thing. But that's beside the point. The point is.... I'm getting into a routine here, so not a lot of stuff worth writing about is happening. Especially things starting with the letter "I".
The lizards are going nuts. They are everywhere, and kinda starting to get aggressive! I'm like ok, I understand that you reproduce and replenish like there's no tomorrow, but that's no reason to run TOWARDS my foot when I'm just trying to walk around you. At closing earlier this week, one of the lizards was actually in the space where we stand behind the register. I was watching it out of the corner of my eye as I helped the last guests in the store. When the guests left, I grabbed a hanger and tried to "guide" it out of the store. Bad idea. He went crazy! Running all over the place and I'm running after him with a hanger, like some sort of lunatic. Thanks lizard. Thanks a lot.
Work is going great. I've been having so much fun, and I love the people I work with. A group of us girls went out to dinner a couple times this week, and that was a blast. But the hours for Blizzard are starting to get longer, so last week we opened at 9 instead of 10, and this week we are closing at 6 instead of 5. Then the week that I'm coming home we stay open until 8 for the rest of the summer. Crazy! But on the bright side, that means I will either work later and not have to get up so early, or I will work early and get off in the afternoon. So that will be nice. It's starting to get really busy too, and apparently we haven't even hit the Brazilian season yet. I heard that gets nuts though.
I was saying that the girls I work with and I hang out a lot. It's so great! We went to Planet Hollywood and Prime Time Cafe for dinner. I got the Pot roast at Prime Time, and it made me miss home way bad. I wanted my Sunday roast, potatoes, and rolls. So maybe the Sunday that I'm home we'll have something like that...(hint hint wink wink nudge nudge). But speaking of the girls I work with.... there is one international girl (she's from Canada-ok technically Ukraine-wait, didn't she say she lived in Israel?) who is exactly like what I just explained in the parentheses...confusing! She rubs a lot of people the wrong way. Luckily I think she is ok with me, so I haven't really had a confrontation with her yet. But I do have a few more months here. Who knows what will happen. Anyway, she makes for some very interesting conversations at work -to say the least.
Other than the couple of fun times I had at the park this week, nothing is really going on. I still talk to my roommates at home for hours at a time. I'm still getting a picture of Zak once a day (which I love). And I'm still alive! Which is the most important thing. One other cool thing is that my friend from work is coming to night sacrament meeting with me today. I'm so excited- it should be great! She's talked with the missionaries and I think they wanted to set up another appointment- hopefully this time I get to come! Love you all, and I'll see you in 11 days!
The lizards are going nuts. They are everywhere, and kinda starting to get aggressive! I'm like ok, I understand that you reproduce and replenish like there's no tomorrow, but that's no reason to run TOWARDS my foot when I'm just trying to walk around you. At closing earlier this week, one of the lizards was actually in the space where we stand behind the register. I was watching it out of the corner of my eye as I helped the last guests in the store. When the guests left, I grabbed a hanger and tried to "guide" it out of the store. Bad idea. He went crazy! Running all over the place and I'm running after him with a hanger, like some sort of lunatic. Thanks lizard. Thanks a lot.
Work is going great. I've been having so much fun, and I love the people I work with. A group of us girls went out to dinner a couple times this week, and that was a blast. But the hours for Blizzard are starting to get longer, so last week we opened at 9 instead of 10, and this week we are closing at 6 instead of 5. Then the week that I'm coming home we stay open until 8 for the rest of the summer. Crazy! But on the bright side, that means I will either work later and not have to get up so early, or I will work early and get off in the afternoon. So that will be nice. It's starting to get really busy too, and apparently we haven't even hit the Brazilian season yet. I heard that gets nuts though.
I was saying that the girls I work with and I hang out a lot. It's so great! We went to Planet Hollywood and Prime Time Cafe for dinner. I got the Pot roast at Prime Time, and it made me miss home way bad. I wanted my Sunday roast, potatoes, and rolls. So maybe the Sunday that I'm home we'll have something like that...(hint hint wink wink nudge nudge). But speaking of the girls I work with.... there is one international girl (she's from Canada-ok technically Ukraine-wait, didn't she say she lived in Israel?) who is exactly like what I just explained in the parentheses...confusing! She rubs a lot of people the wrong way. Luckily I think she is ok with me, so I haven't really had a confrontation with her yet. But I do have a few more months here. Who knows what will happen. Anyway, she makes for some very interesting conversations at work -to say the least.
Other than the couple of fun times I had at the park this week, nothing is really going on. I still talk to my roommates at home for hours at a time. I'm still getting a picture of Zak once a day (which I love). And I'm still alive! Which is the most important thing. One other cool thing is that my friend from work is coming to night sacrament meeting with me today. I'm so excited- it should be great! She's talked with the missionaries and I think they wanted to set up another appointment- hopefully this time I get to come! Love you all, and I'll see you in 11 days!
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