A Thank You Letter to My Roommates

To my College Program Roommates,

Four months ago we all moved away from our homes to start this magnificent, yet terrifying journey called the Disney College Program. We met up in Disney Springs the day before check-in and bubbled over with excitement. We were so excited to start our journey and we thought nothing could go wrong. Then check-in day happened and we were placed in a two bedroom six-person apartment. This is where you all learned just how big of a diva I can be. These past four months have had their fair share of ups and downs and with that, I would like to say thank you.

Thank you. Thank you for putting up with my mood swings, with me never being home, with my messy habits and my high maintenance lifestyle. Thank you for holding me when I’m crying on the living room couch because my schedule didn’t work out the way I needed it too when my family is in town. Thank you for all the late night conversations that really help put things in perspective.

Thank you for inviting me out, even if I’m lame and ruin the evening and even when you know I’ll say no. Thank you for understanding that some nights I just want to sit at home, and that’s okay.

Thank you for all the laughs we’ve shared. For all the nights we’ve laid in bed unable to sleep and giggling our heads off. Thank you for the random park trips. For all the times we’ve lost your car in the parking lot and spent what seemed like forever trying to find it.

Thank you for the dating advice. I’m sorry if I ignore you for my boyfriend. You are all equally important in my eyes and I feel horrible that I’ve ever made you feel otherwise.

But most importantly thank you for changing my life. Four months ago I moved away from home for the first time. But then I met you and I knew I found my home away from home. I know we haven’t always had the smoothest running operation here in the Babe Parade, but I wouldn’t change that for the world. I know we fight, and things can sometimes seem tense, but at the end of the day we’re all here for each other. Thank you for showing me that not all roommates have to be awful. Thank you for making me laugh even when I want to cry, and for caring too much. In just two short months, some of us will have to say farewell. I’m not ready for that day, but I can rest a little easier knowing that hopefully one day we can all meet again. Until then, thank you for putting up with me and my drama. I know I’m not the easiest person to live with, but I sure am lucky I get to live with you.

A Long Overdue Update

Hey ya'll!

So I've been here for almost three months already, how the time has flown! I've let my blog and vlog go to the wayside recently, so I'm making it my goal to be better about that. I'm finished with school, so hopefully that will help. I decided that I value my sanity too much and stayed away from summer classes this year. Things are going great down here. I'm really loving my job. Most of my friends however are leaving me this month, if they haven't already left me. That has been an emotional process. I look at all these people leaving and I can't help but think how thankful I am to have been accepted for Spring Advantage so that I get two extra months added to my program. I've managed to cross some stuff off my bucket list and will be dedicating several posts to those.

I auditioned for a Character Performer yesterday but sadly that is not where my program will be taking me, and I'm learning to accept that. It's probably for the best that I go home to finish out my last year of school. At this point the only thing that is holding me back from going home is the fact that I met an amazing boy out here and we've started dating. Once upon a time I was joking with my friends that I'd meet someone down here and move away from my small hometown for good. Little did I know how true that would be. I am feeling very conflicted over whether or not I should stay here for an extra semester and extend my program, or go back home to finish school. I still have another week before extension offers are sent out so at least there's time to think about it. While I do love my role and location, I was hoping for something better and in my honest opinion there just aren't that many great roles being offered for my extension. Knowing me, I'll probably apply for an extension and go from there. If you recall, I wasn't even planning on doing this program in the first place. I have a feeling the extension process will be the same way.

On another note, there is so much change going on in the parks. I am so lucky to be here to experience all of this. So far I have seen the closure of Streets of America, the ending of Dream Along with Mickey, the exit of Marie's meet and greets from the park, and I will see the opening of the new Frozen ride in EPCOT, Animal Kingdom's various new nighttime offerings (maybe even Rivers of Light), and the new release of Soarin' Around the World. It is an exciting time to be a Disney Cast Member.

My family is coming down next week and I can't wait to see them. I can't wait to show them around the parks which I've come to know and love. This is their first Disney Vacation in ten years and their first trip to Walt Disney World, so I am very excited to be a part of that. 

That's about it for now. I'll be better about updating you guys, I promise!

See Ya Real Soon!