HEAR YE! HEAR YE! I have exciting news!
I received the e-mail yesterday and......*drum roll please*......
I GOT AN OFFER TO BE A CHARACTER PERFORMER AT WALT DISNEY WORLD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA!
I am beyond thrilled.
I do not find out what character I will be until I get down to Florida in January, but I am 99% sure that I will be a costumed character.
One thing I do know is I'm chipmunk height! Chip & Dale anyone?
This news could not have been anymore exciting. The Disney blog was updated yesterday morning that acceptance letters have started going out. Everybody was freaking out - and I mean everybody! (I am part of the "entertainment hopefuls" group on Facebook and I could feel the nerves projecting from my computer into myself)
I did not have my laptop with me all day, so I checked my email at work (around 3:15pm) and had received nothing. I wasn't feeling too confident at this point. You could say that I was a tad discouraged.
Well, when I received my laptop and checked my e-mail around 7:00pm THE EMAIL WAS THERE!
I read, "Congratulations on your new role!" and about had a heart attack. I immediately called my mom to let her know and I couldn't stop smiling.
I literally thought that I stood no chance. I was not 100% confident in my audition, and I heard they were only filling 125-150 spots out of roughly 2,000 people that auditioned.
I mean, what rational person would be 100% confident that they would receive a role?!?
Regardless, I am so blessed and lucky to have been given this role by Disney.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I cannot wait to begin my journey!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Singing the Glee Club Blues...
Glee club.
The epitome of my demise.
Ok, I suppose I'm being a tad bit dramatic....which I know is hard to believe. Me? Dramatic? Not a chance.
I am a part of the women's glee club here at UNC Chapel Hill. We meet every Monday and Wednesday from 5:15-6:45pm.
Glee club is supposed to be my relaxation time. It's supposed to be a time where I can go and sing and enjoy the company of my friends.
Sadly, that's not how glee club is at all.
Glee club is...well...how do I say this?
Stressful. Unhappy. Miserable.
Now, don't get me wrong. I enjoy glee club. I hate having to go to glee club, but once I'm there I enjoy myself enough. The women in glee club are some of the most amazing friends I've met on campus. I also love to sing and this is my chance to go and belt out as loud as I want without any hesitation (except when the music is marked piano of course!)
However - with the perks come the tragic moments...most of these tragic moments are headed by our conductor.
She is a killer of all things joyful.
Any fun you try to have during class is shut down immediately. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS! SING THE MUSIC NOW! MEMORIZE! ORDERS ORDERS ORDERS!
I am all for learning music correctly, singing beautifully, and all things leading to our concert at the end of the semester...but sometimes you have to let people enjoy themselves. I mean, it is called GLEE club - which is pretty much the equivalent of happy club. I am more likely to remember music that I enjoy singing than music that is miserable to even think about
Sadly, our conductor doesn't see things that way.
I understand there has to be order in the classroom. I understand there has to be some focus and control at moments to really get the music down accurately and to shape and morph the music into something beautiful.
I have been in choruses since I was 7 years old. I understand how they work.
There is no happy medium in our classroom. There is no work hard, play harder (or play hard, work harder if you're into that).
Glee is a dictatorship. And our conductor is the boss.
What she says goes...and sadly, fun does not go.
The epitome of my demise.
Ok, I suppose I'm being a tad bit dramatic....which I know is hard to believe. Me? Dramatic? Not a chance.
I am a part of the women's glee club here at UNC Chapel Hill. We meet every Monday and Wednesday from 5:15-6:45pm.
Glee club is supposed to be my relaxation time. It's supposed to be a time where I can go and sing and enjoy the company of my friends.
Sadly, that's not how glee club is at all.
Glee club is...well...how do I say this?
Stressful. Unhappy. Miserable.
Now, don't get me wrong. I enjoy glee club. I hate having to go to glee club, but once I'm there I enjoy myself enough. The women in glee club are some of the most amazing friends I've met on campus. I also love to sing and this is my chance to go and belt out as loud as I want without any hesitation (except when the music is marked piano of course!)
However - with the perks come the tragic moments...most of these tragic moments are headed by our conductor.
She is a killer of all things joyful.
Any fun you try to have during class is shut down immediately. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS! SING THE MUSIC NOW! MEMORIZE! ORDERS ORDERS ORDERS!
I am all for learning music correctly, singing beautifully, and all things leading to our concert at the end of the semester...but sometimes you have to let people enjoy themselves. I mean, it is called GLEE club - which is pretty much the equivalent of happy club. I am more likely to remember music that I enjoy singing than music that is miserable to even think about
Sadly, our conductor doesn't see things that way.
I understand there has to be order in the classroom. I understand there has to be some focus and control at moments to really get the music down accurately and to shape and morph the music into something beautiful.
I have been in choruses since I was 7 years old. I understand how they work.
There is no happy medium in our classroom. There is no work hard, play harder (or play hard, work harder if you're into that).
Glee is a dictatorship. And our conductor is the boss.
What she says goes...and sadly, fun does not go.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Near Death Experience
I haven't written a post in a while. I've thought about it...I've planned to do it...but let's be real - I'm lazy.
Anyways - I figured I would tell you guys about my near death experience that happened last Saturday.
It was a normal, lazy Saturday. Really lazy actually but that's not the point.
My friends and I were going to go to a corn maze in Sanford that evening. I volunteered to drive basically because nobody else would (mistake #1).
We left around 6:00pm to head to the corn maze which was about an hour away. I was following my friend because he knew where he was going (mistake #2). My friend had his truck full and I had my car full.
I hate, hate, HATE following people. I should have just gotten the address and went.
But seriously...following people is literally the worst, and let me tell you why.
We made it the whole way. The whole way of slow driving and inconsistent speeds. I don't know if my friend was making sure not to lose me but it was freaking annoying. We went 50mph in a 55 mph zone...then he would speed up to 70...back down to 50. Seriously?!? Ugh.
And then there is me...mimicking his every move because I can't pass him. I didn't know where I was going!
We get all the way there and he misses the left turn into the corn maze.
We pull into a gas station to turn around.
Instead of going to the light like a NORMAL PERSON would do, my friend just goes to a left turn against traffic (aka: a 4 lane highway). We are sitting there forever....he must be waiting for an opening for us to get through. Right?
Wrong.
...this is where I put myself and my car of people in danger.
I saw the light turn red for the main stretch of road. Ok. It must be our time to go. My friend goes, and me being stupid decide to go right after him. Again, I made the dumb assumption that he was waiting for a gap.
I go without looking (mistake #3) -- and about get nailed by 2 cars. 1 in each lane. I FLOOR IT! I mean, it was too late...I was going...I was sticking out in the road. I had to go.
I think we literally missed both cars by 1 yard. I probably could have reached out and touched them.
The whole car screamed. I didn't scream...I was too focused on trying to not end up dead.
Long story short we made it through. I got grief from a guy in the backseat...which really helps a flustered driver calm down, you know? I was so mad because he acted like I did it on purpose. I just want to be like - yes, I meant to turn out in front of 2 cars. That's how I always drive. I like to take chances.
I apologized to everybody more than necessary but I felt awful. I mean, I didn't just put myself in danger, I put their's in danger as well and that is not ok.
But we made it to the corn maze in one piece...barely.
We ended up having a good/fun night, and everybody allowed me to drive them home afterwards (I used my GPS on the way back so I didn't have to follow anybody).
God was on my side that night and I am thankful each and every day.
And to the passengers of my car - I am still so sorry. I was careless. It won't happen again.
Anyways - I figured I would tell you guys about my near death experience that happened last Saturday.
It was a normal, lazy Saturday. Really lazy actually but that's not the point.
My friends and I were going to go to a corn maze in Sanford that evening. I volunteered to drive basically because nobody else would (mistake #1).
We left around 6:00pm to head to the corn maze which was about an hour away. I was following my friend because he knew where he was going (mistake #2). My friend had his truck full and I had my car full.
I hate, hate, HATE following people. I should have just gotten the address and went.
But seriously...following people is literally the worst, and let me tell you why.
We made it the whole way. The whole way of slow driving and inconsistent speeds. I don't know if my friend was making sure not to lose me but it was freaking annoying. We went 50mph in a 55 mph zone...then he would speed up to 70...back down to 50. Seriously?!? Ugh.
And then there is me...mimicking his every move because I can't pass him. I didn't know where I was going!
We get all the way there and he misses the left turn into the corn maze.
We pull into a gas station to turn around.
Instead of going to the light like a NORMAL PERSON would do, my friend just goes to a left turn against traffic (aka: a 4 lane highway). We are sitting there forever....he must be waiting for an opening for us to get through. Right?
Wrong.
...this is where I put myself and my car of people in danger.
I saw the light turn red for the main stretch of road. Ok. It must be our time to go. My friend goes, and me being stupid decide to go right after him. Again, I made the dumb assumption that he was waiting for a gap.
I go without looking (mistake #3) -- and about get nailed by 2 cars. 1 in each lane. I FLOOR IT! I mean, it was too late...I was going...I was sticking out in the road. I had to go.
I think we literally missed both cars by 1 yard. I probably could have reached out and touched them.
The whole car screamed. I didn't scream...I was too focused on trying to not end up dead.
Long story short we made it through. I got grief from a guy in the backseat...which really helps a flustered driver calm down, you know? I was so mad because he acted like I did it on purpose. I just want to be like - yes, I meant to turn out in front of 2 cars. That's how I always drive. I like to take chances.
I apologized to everybody more than necessary but I felt awful. I mean, I didn't just put myself in danger, I put their's in danger as well and that is not ok.
But we made it to the corn maze in one piece...barely.
We ended up having a good/fun night, and everybody allowed me to drive them home afterwards (I used my GPS on the way back so I didn't have to follow anybody).
God was on my side that night and I am thankful each and every day.
And to the passengers of my car - I am still so sorry. I was careless. It won't happen again.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Living the Disney Dream
For those who do not know I have been wanting to participate in the Disney College Program since I was a freshman in college. However, I haven't applied up until now because I didn't want to take a semester off of college or get pushed back (in terms of graduation).
Well, as everybody knows, I graduate in December. Therefore, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to apply for the college program for the spring! I will use it as my "study abroad" except I'll already be done with college.
September 6, 2013 - Applied for Program
September 6, 2013 - Had Web-Based Interview
September 11, 2013 - Had Phone Interview
September 25, 2013 - GOT ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM!
Obviously I have waited a while to write this post. This was for a couple of reasons:
1) I did not accept the internship right away
2) I was weighing the pros and cons of taking this internship over a full time job
3) I had a phone interview set up for a full-time job at another company in Raleigh
Basically, I didn't want to commit without considering all of my options. Even though my heart was in this internship and I have been wanting to do it for 3 years, I wanted to make a smart decision.
Here are the facts:
I was offered a role with Attractions and for the spring advantage term (January to August).
I officially ACCEPTED the role on Oct 1, 2013
I picked my arrival and departure dates: Jan 13, 2014 - Aug 1, 2014
I am now a part of 5 different facebook groups related to the program:
1) Disney College Program Spring/Spring Advantage 2014
2) Disney College Program Accepted Spring Advantage 2014
3) DCP Spring/Spring Advantage 2014 Attractions
4) DCP Spring Advantage January 13th Arrivals
5) Disney College Program Spring/Spring Advantage 2014 Entertainment
What?!?
Entertainment?!?
Yes. Yes I am part of the entertainment group. More to come on that later.
Well, as everybody knows, I graduate in December. Therefore, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to apply for the college program for the spring! I will use it as my "study abroad" except I'll already be done with college.
September 6, 2013 - Applied for Program
September 6, 2013 - Had Web-Based Interview
September 11, 2013 - Had Phone Interview
September 25, 2013 - GOT ACCEPTED TO THE PROGRAM!
Obviously I have waited a while to write this post. This was for a couple of reasons:
1) I did not accept the internship right away
2) I was weighing the pros and cons of taking this internship over a full time job
3) I had a phone interview set up for a full-time job at another company in Raleigh
Basically, I didn't want to commit without considering all of my options. Even though my heart was in this internship and I have been wanting to do it for 3 years, I wanted to make a smart decision.
Here are the facts:
I was offered a role with Attractions and for the spring advantage term (January to August).
I officially ACCEPTED the role on Oct 1, 2013
I picked my arrival and departure dates: Jan 13, 2014 - Aug 1, 2014
I am now a part of 5 different facebook groups related to the program:
1) Disney College Program Spring/Spring Advantage 2014
2) Disney College Program Accepted Spring Advantage 2014
3) DCP Spring/Spring Advantage 2014 Attractions
4) DCP Spring Advantage January 13th Arrivals
5) Disney College Program Spring/Spring Advantage 2014 Entertainment
What?!?
Entertainment?!?
Yes. Yes I am part of the entertainment group. More to come on that later.
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