Day 9.

Whitney here.

There are countless things to talk about today. So many exciting things happen when you work for Disney.

First things first! I had an orientation, well Disney calls it  "traditions" to make it sound like something really fun. We did lots of top secret Disney stuff, we got our very own ears, and the boss (Mickey) brought us all our name tags! Also featured in this picture is Donald, Skyler's childhood pal. Right before I left I sprayed it with Skyler's cologne and currently it still smells like him.

I didn't have to work the next day so my friend Ashley and I went to Magic Kingodom just to play! This is a picture of the castle the first time I saw it, and of course we had to meet Ariel. Notice how I'm wearing a white shirt? Well, guess who didn't bring an umbrella with her? And guess who got stuck in a torrential downpour? Yeah, this kid. I also got to experience the iconic stroller-ankle jab my first day. Needless to say we were fully immersed in the Florida experience. It has rained every day since.
 

 

I look like this almost every day. My dad is supposed to be shipping me my rain jacket from home so hopefully that gets here soon. (Hint Hint.) We also get lovely ponchos to wear over our costumes at work! Oh! Speaking of costumes. I'm sure you're dying to see me in mine. We also get to wear lovely slip resistant black shoes with black socks. Needless to say, I'm the epitome of sex appeal.

The costumes are fun though! And the stores that I'm in are full of little girls. Sir Mickey's, our busiest store right behind the castle, has all of the frozen merchandise in it. It's crazier than black Friday in there, but its so fun to see all the kids so excited. Girls will come through dressed as their favorite princesses and it makes me happy when I get to greet them like "Well hello princess Anna, how's Arendelle?" I can't wait until I'm done with training and I can take off my little red "earning my ears" tag and start doing things on my own.

Anytime we have to give directions we have to use the Disney point. Some friends (Chelsea, Matt, and Ashley) and I went to dinner at Benihana last night (holla at cast discounts!) and were photographed modeling this lovely two finger point. I've really made some great friends here and I just keep making more every day. Also the Brazilians sitting at the table with us found it necessary to record their experience with a video camera on a stick. Um, go home. I mean, "Have a magical day."

 Today for "work" I got to go on a four hour tour of the entire Magic Kingdom and learned all about the different attractions and areas of the park. After that I went to the mall with two of my roommates (Taylor and Amber), and we went to the m&m factory! I really am liking all of my roommates and think I definitely got lucky with the girls that I'm living with.

 So yeah. I know that's a lot but now you're all updated on what I've been up to. I''ve already spent way more money than I've made. But the memories I'm making are much more meaningful than the money.

I'm having the time of my life, I am. But... I never knew exactly how much I was going to miss Skyler. I didn't even know it was possible to miss a person this intensely. And I mean it when I say I couldn't do any of this without him. I'm starting to cry right now at the thought of how absolutely lucky I am to have him. He's so thoughtful and supportive and I just... love him. My heart aches to be close to him, and I miss him every second of every day. This week he mailed me the most beautiful promise ring, and I can promise you this: I'm holding on to this boy as long as I can.

Let me leave you with a (cliche) Disney quote and some pixie dust.
"All of your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney