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Thursday, August 15, 2013

It has been crazy around here! Let me first start by explaining the lifeguarding situation. I decided to change roles, so I am no longer a lifeguard. I went through three days of training and realized that lifeguarding is not for me. Everyone knows that I really prepared for the physical part of it, which I can do, but the responsibility of it makes me really uncomfortable. I don't want to go to a job where I feel anxious and nervous the entire time I'm on the clock. And that's exactly how I would have felt in regards to watching the water at all times, remembering the specific techniques on how to save a struggling swimmer, and how to correctly preform CPR on an adult, a child, and an infant. It's different practicing these techniques on a dummy than actually preforming on a real person. They also made it sound like there are a lot of saves at Disney World. Although I may not have ever had to save anyone, I'd rather not have other people's lives in my hands. The lifeguard instructor said that people with "tender hearts" have a difficult time in this role, so there you have it! I have a tender heart! But also from this, I realized that I would not have survived in the medical field! Good thing I'm going into education!

So now I'm doing guest services in Typhoon Lagoon. It's about 50% guest interaction and about 50% cleaning up the park. As far as the guest interaction, I get to trade pins with kids, talk to people about their visits, and give directions around the water park. And as far as the cleaning, do you remember that scene in Snow White when she is singing and cleaning her cottage with help from her animal friends? That'll be me! Except I won't be singing and I won't be getting help from wild animals. I'll be sweeping, mopping, and all that other fun stuff! As a lifeguard, I wouldn't have had very much guest interaction, so I really like that about my new job! Also, I think this job is better for my major (Elementary Education)! I'll get more time to talk to kids, but will also be approached by different kinds of people with a variety of different questions. And plus, kids aren't always cute. They do make messes that have to be cleaned up! I can do anything for 5 months, even if it does involve cleaning. Overall, I think it was a good switch! I realized that it isn't about the job I have here, but about learning more about me and how I can make this the best experience possible! Everything is new! It's kind of like my own Eat Pray Love journey...without the love.

But anyway, remember how I mentioned in earlier blogs how my bug made it all the way to Florida in one piece? Well, I spoke too soon. It didn't. My roommate and I were sitting at a light the other day, on our way to Ikea, and my bug just broke down. This happened right in the middle of the street with cars everywhere. SCARIEST MINUTE OF MY LIFE. Instant panic! Neither one of us knew what to do, but thankfully the car started up a minute or two later. So we spent about 2 hours at the dealership. Bad luck!

Aside from all that stressful stuff, my roommates and I went to Hollywood Studios the other night! We rode Tower of Terror, Rock-n-Roll Roller Coaster, and saw some cool shows! We watched Fantasmic, which is a water/firework show. And all the characters were there! Definitely worth seeing! It makes me excited to see what it's like during the holidays around here! I need to start thinking about what character I should be for Halloween! Any ideas?

This is a picture of my roommate, Kiesha, and I! Kiesha is from Washington D.C. We are in front of a big Monsters University sign, but it got cut off. Still looks cute!

Also, I've learned a little more about some of the discounts I get as a cast member. I get about 50% off Disney Resorts for friends and family! COME VISIT! But other than that, I get some sort of deal on almost everything here! Food, merchandize, golf, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and many more! Expect to get Disney things for Christmas, everyone!

A few side notes:
1) Everyone knows I'm obsessed with Katy Perry and her new song just came out: Roar! SO GOOD. Check it out!
2) Somehow I got an A in my summer class! YES!
3) I got paid for the first time today! (But missing my tips for The Egg right now)