Hi everyone!  I just "graduated" from my program.  I can't believe it is almost time to leave.  I feel like it was just yesterday when I was standing in line with my roommates waiting to check in.  This experience has been amazing and I definitely recommend participating in the program if you have the chance. 

I have had the time of my life these past few months and can't imagine it ending.  I was very lucky and had amazing coworkers.  They have truly made my program that much better.  Without them, I don't think I would have had as much fun as I did.  They have made going to work enjoyable and something I have looked forward to since January.  I am going to miss them all so much.  The Caribbean Beach Recreation team has become like family to me. 

My roommates, especially Kelsey and Natalia, are two of my best friends.  I can't even think of how we might not have even met if one of us had picked a different date to check in.  I don't know what I would have done without them this semester.  We have had so much fun together and we are constantly laughing and having a grand old time.  They are friends I hope to have for the rest of my life.  Kevin and Kody are great friends too.  They make me laugh so much and will be two of my best friends after we all go our separate ways as well.  I am going to miss them soooo much. 

Kelsey, Natalia, Kevin, and Kody are just four reasons why this has been the best time of my life.  The five of us have been through a lot together already.  We have been there for each other these last five months, through thick and thin.  We have accomplished so much together, helping one another with our bucket lists of things to do before leaving.  I can't wait to see where else life takes us.  I have a feeling we will all stick together through life even from all over the country.  Love you guys!

As for these last couple of weeks,  I am going to be pretty busy with work, packing, and running around.  I will keep you all posted on how the end of my program is going and what it entails. 

Have a magical day!!!

 

"Your past is just a story

and once you realize this, 

it has no power over you."

-Unknown  

 

 "To laugh at yourself 

is to love yourself."

-Mickey Mouse

Disney's Art of Animation

 

My family was just visiting this weekend and we stayed at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.  It is the newest of them all and it was just perfect.  Disney really went above and beyond with this resort.  

We stayed in a Finding Nemo themed family suite.  It was amazing!  It was like you had joined Nemo and his friends right in his coral reef.  The details were spectacular.  It wasn't your typical hotel room with boring walls and mismatched colors.  The walls were blue and the carpet looked like waves.  The beds gave the illusion of sleeping right in the reef including the anemone that Nemo and his dad, Marlin, share.  

The pool area was awesome as well.  Giant statues of the characters played a role in creating an amazing pool area.  Giant jellyfish dripped water from them to give a fun spin on fountain-like water features.  Under the water, speakers played fun music throughout the pool. 

The food court was great.  The food was all delicious and they had something for everyone.  The "Surf and Surf Burger" is a must if you're a seafood loving person.  There were many different varieties of desserts every night too.  

Needless to say, I will definitely be staying at Art of Animation again sometime in the future.  It was a fun resort and a wonderful sight to see.  Once again, Disney has created a wonderful and magical place to stay and enjoy!!

"Around here we don't look backwards for very long.

We keep moving forward, 

opening new doors and doing new things

because we're curious...

And curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

-Walt Disney  

 

 

 

 

"Think of all the joy you'll find when you leave the world behind and bid your cares goodbye.

-Peter Pan

*Photo Credit to foreveryoungadult.com

Celebrating 15 Years of Animal Kingdom

15 years ago today, Disney's Animal Kingdom was added to the family.  I went into the park this morning to celebrate.  It was really cool because I can now say I was there 15 years ago when it opened as well.  Who knows, maybe I will get to be here for the next big anniversary of the park.

Everything is going great here at Disney.  My time here is quickly coming to an end but I know I will be returning after I finish school.  In just over a month I will be boarding my flight to head back North, leaving my life in Disney on hold.  I am going to miss it very much but I have gained so many great memories and friendships that will last forever.