1) I got my hair cut yesterday. Nothing special, just your basic trim. I even had respectfully declined when the stylist asked if I wanted her to blow try it, in order to save a couple bucks. The price of this bad boy...FORTY EIGHT DOLLARS. Holy flipping expensive. To top it off, she cut it too short!
2) I'm really digging this new band called The XX. Check them out.
3) I checked my new apartment yesterday, and I LOVE it! I'm living with a girl that I'm going through training with. Her aunt and uncle own the condo and are renting it to us at a very affordable price. They're even letting me pick the wall color for my bedroom! It's in a really nice area that is about 25 minutes from the airport and ten minutes from the ocean. It has a huge balcony, and high ceilings! If this isn't reason enough to come visit me, then I don't know what is!
4) I played the piano (well keyboard, to be exact) for the first time yesterday since September. My friend even had a United Methodist Hymnal that I was playing out of. I played and my friend sang the lyrics in German. I smell a label in the making.
5) I failed my first test of training this past week, but thankfully was able to pass on my second attempt. Of all things to fail, it was the skill check on fire fighting.
6) I had to move hotel rooms yesterday. There was mildew in the room, and the smell was foul. The best way I can describe the smell would be a combination of a fart and sweaty football pads. Yum.
7) This week in training we had to practice our evacuation techniques. As rediculous as it sounds I was terrified of going down the huge blow up slide that comes out an airplane door in an emergency. Something about going down a slide and at the bottom seeing the white of your thumb bone, kinda puts a dark cloud over every other slide experience for the rest of your life!
8) Hummus, tastes good, good for you.
9) I am NOT a person who enjoys cold temperatures. This week my class had to practice our survival skills in the water. Even though it was sunny and 70 out, it was still too cold for this girl to be in the water. We had to practice climbing from the water into a life raft and erect a canopy, all while it was "raining" (aka our instructors were spraying us with hoses). Burrrrr
10) So far, so good as far as training is going. I've passed all of my tests, thus far. Tomorrow is our final exam, so the remainder of my day will be spent in study mode. I also get my uniform tomorrow. Yay!!! As long as I pass tomorrow, I will pretty much be in the clear as far as training goes. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday I will be working a flight, and an instructor will be with me to make sure I'm doing all my tasks properly. Friday, God willing, I will graduate!!! Then, I have four days off which I plan to spend laying out in South Beach and snorkling in the Keys!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
The Affects of My Effect
I'm still reporting live from Fort Lauderdale this week, which does in fact mean that I'm still in training. Flight Attendant training is like nothing I've ever experienced before. I seriously feel like I'm on a reality show. We all live together, and basically spend every minute of the day together. There is extreme pressure to do well , the slightest mistake on an exam could mean game over. There's drama, and there is a little bit of competitiveness stirred in there, as well. I should actually contact ABC right away!
Last week was REALLY tough. We had an exam every single day! I thankfully passed all of them, and lived to tell about it. Keep in mind passing is considered a 90% or higher. The C's get degrees logic does not apply here! Unfortunitly, our group of 16 shrunk down to 15 this week.
The upside of this very drab week of studying was yesterday when I went on a familiarization flight to New York City. I have actually never been to New York, so I was pretty pumped about it. I was really able to take in and enjoy the rich culture, the diversity of the city, and the sights and sounds of the Big Apple. Ok, ok in reality i was on the ground for all of 30 minutes and never actually left the plane. For all I know, we actually could have been in Chicago! Thirty minutes was just long enough for me to see gray sky, piles of dirty snow, and people walking around in parkas. I was more than ok with being shipped promptly back to 75 degrees, sunshine, and palm trees!
The flight attendants went out of their way to be kind and helpful to us newbies. There were three of us trainees on the flight, and we helped with the boarding and deplaning process, assisted with the snack and beverage service, and then were able to hang out in the gallies during the majority of the flight. It was really cool to be able to actually see everything we have been learning in class played out.
Another really cool part about this week was having a Federal Air Marshall talk to our class. It was really really interesting to learn about what they do, and how much 9/11 has not only affected aviation, but also the world. He also informed our class of TSA's new motto now that they have begun using full body scanners...You can't see London, you can't see France, until we see your underpants. Out of his entire talk, that was the one line I walked away remembering. My maturity level amazes me.
Side note: What the bleep is the difference between AFFECTED and EFFECTED???? Everytime I go to write the stupid word I have to google what the difference is. To be honest, even after reading the explanation of the two words, I usually just end up guessing. Why are we making this complicated people?! Let's abolish the word affected. Who's with me???
A little shout out to all my friends headed back to school this week! You're all smart little cookies! Stay positived, enjoy where you are, and it will be May before you know it!
Have an awesome week everyone!
Last week was REALLY tough. We had an exam every single day! I thankfully passed all of them, and lived to tell about it. Keep in mind passing is considered a 90% or higher. The C's get degrees logic does not apply here! Unfortunitly, our group of 16 shrunk down to 15 this week.
The upside of this very drab week of studying was yesterday when I went on a familiarization flight to New York City. I have actually never been to New York, so I was pretty pumped about it. I was really able to take in and enjoy the rich culture, the diversity of the city, and the sights and sounds of the Big Apple. Ok, ok in reality i was on the ground for all of 30 minutes and never actually left the plane. For all I know, we actually could have been in Chicago! Thirty minutes was just long enough for me to see gray sky, piles of dirty snow, and people walking around in parkas. I was more than ok with being shipped promptly back to 75 degrees, sunshine, and palm trees!
The flight attendants went out of their way to be kind and helpful to us newbies. There were three of us trainees on the flight, and we helped with the boarding and deplaning process, assisted with the snack and beverage service, and then were able to hang out in the gallies during the majority of the flight. It was really cool to be able to actually see everything we have been learning in class played out.
Another really cool part about this week was having a Federal Air Marshall talk to our class. It was really really interesting to learn about what they do, and how much 9/11 has not only affected aviation, but also the world. He also informed our class of TSA's new motto now that they have begun using full body scanners...You can't see London, you can't see France, until we see your underpants. Out of his entire talk, that was the one line I walked away remembering. My maturity level amazes me.
Side note: What the bleep is the difference between AFFECTED and EFFECTED???? Everytime I go to write the stupid word I have to google what the difference is. To be honest, even after reading the explanation of the two words, I usually just end up guessing. Why are we making this complicated people?! Let's abolish the word affected. Who's with me???
A little shout out to all my friends headed back to school this week! You're all smart little cookies! Stay positived, enjoy where you are, and it will be May before you know it!
Have an awesome week everyone!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
New Year's Challenge
Well, it's official! I made successfully made it through week one of Flight Attendant Training! I am sure that to most people being a flight attendant sounds like a cake walk. You welcome people onto the plane, hand out a bag of peanuts or two, and then sit there and look pretty. However, as I am learning, there's a lot more to it...a WHOLE lot more. In week one alone I had three tests, and, no joke, spent three hours every night studying. I know what you're thinking. What happened to the girl who used to use the overhead projector light in trigonometry class to make shadow puppets? And just last year, the girl who began studying just one hour before finals??? The answer to your question is, I DON'T KNOW, and it scares me!
So far I have been doing really well on all my tests, I've scored a %100. I've almost had to double check the name on the top of the tests because usually %100 and Kelsey Schutz don't coincide!
This past week we had an airport night, where my entire class went to the airport with our instructors and learned stuff about the aircraft. Walking out onto the ramp felt very surreal! I got to set inside the cockpit and even put on the pilot's oxygen mask! We learned about where all the safety equipment is stored and how to operate it. We stayed at the airport until 2:30 A.M. so I was beyond exhausted at the end of the night, but it was so fun!
My only other non flight attendant related newsworthy topic was that I was able to meet up with my friend Landre this week and go out for lunch. She and I worked together at Baby Fold Camp during high school, and have thankfully been able to keep in contact over the years. I hadn't seen her in over 2 years, so it was so great to catch up. I love having the type of friends where you can go forever without talking, but then pick right back up where you left off when you see them. Just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.
I'm writing this blog post my four mile run this morning! It's a gorgeous day in Ft. Lauderdale, and this area seems way more jogger friendly than Orlando. I ran through a park and there were tons of joggers and bikers out. Ahhh exercise!
I really am getting along well with all the other trainees. A couple of girls asked me if I was interested in getting a place together when we're done with training. Call me crazy, but I think I may have just made friends! I'm really not lonely down here because all the other trainees are pretty much in the same boat (studying non stop, living away from their friends and families, etc.). While I most definitely miss all of my friends and family from home, I feel like I've almost gotten used to being away from them and it's just the new norm. However, I've really found myself missing my Disney family this week. I think that throughout these past seven months my group of friends and I became really really close just because we were all each other had. It's going to take some getting used to not seeing each of them everyday :( I could not have asked for a better group of friends in Orlando, and am really amazed that I was able to find an abundance of really awesome, quality people that I consider my close close friends. Love you, my Disney friends! Thanks for the memories!
With this being the new year, I have a challenge for everyone. Think about your own level of happiness. Are you happy and content with where you are in your life? Do you wake up excited for each day? If you do, that is awesome! Be thankful for that! If not, what are you personally going to do to change your life? I think the number one lesson I learned in 2010 (which was by the way an awesome year for me)was that if you're not personally happy, only YOU can do something to change that. Whether you're discontent with your relationship with God, another person, your physical body, your job, where you live...ultimately it's up to you to decide to let your life continue to travel down a path that you're not excited about, or to make a conscious decision to change. Life is short folks, make it count!
Love each and everyone of you!
So far I have been doing really well on all my tests, I've scored a %100. I've almost had to double check the name on the top of the tests because usually %100 and Kelsey Schutz don't coincide!
This past week we had an airport night, where my entire class went to the airport with our instructors and learned stuff about the aircraft. Walking out onto the ramp felt very surreal! I got to set inside the cockpit and even put on the pilot's oxygen mask! We learned about where all the safety equipment is stored and how to operate it. We stayed at the airport until 2:30 A.M. so I was beyond exhausted at the end of the night, but it was so fun!
My only other non flight attendant related newsworthy topic was that I was able to meet up with my friend Landre this week and go out for lunch. She and I worked together at Baby Fold Camp during high school, and have thankfully been able to keep in contact over the years. I hadn't seen her in over 2 years, so it was so great to catch up. I love having the type of friends where you can go forever without talking, but then pick right back up where you left off when you see them. Just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.
I'm writing this blog post my four mile run this morning! It's a gorgeous day in Ft. Lauderdale, and this area seems way more jogger friendly than Orlando. I ran through a park and there were tons of joggers and bikers out. Ahhh exercise!
I really am getting along well with all the other trainees. A couple of girls asked me if I was interested in getting a place together when we're done with training. Call me crazy, but I think I may have just made friends! I'm really not lonely down here because all the other trainees are pretty much in the same boat (studying non stop, living away from their friends and families, etc.). While I most definitely miss all of my friends and family from home, I feel like I've almost gotten used to being away from them and it's just the new norm. However, I've really found myself missing my Disney family this week. I think that throughout these past seven months my group of friends and I became really really close just because we were all each other had. It's going to take some getting used to not seeing each of them everyday :( I could not have asked for a better group of friends in Orlando, and am really amazed that I was able to find an abundance of really awesome, quality people that I consider my close close friends. Love you, my Disney friends! Thanks for the memories!
With this being the new year, I have a challenge for everyone. Think about your own level of happiness. Are you happy and content with where you are in your life? Do you wake up excited for each day? If you do, that is awesome! Be thankful for that! If not, what are you personally going to do to change your life? I think the number one lesson I learned in 2010 (which was by the way an awesome year for me)was that if you're not personally happy, only YOU can do something to change that. Whether you're discontent with your relationship with God, another person, your physical body, your job, where you live...ultimately it's up to you to decide to let your life continue to travel down a path that you're not excited about, or to make a conscious decision to change. Life is short folks, make it count!
Love each and everyone of you!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Day One Done And Done
Thank you so much for all the calls and texts today! It meant so much to me knowing that all my friends and family were thinking about me!
This morning started out with the alarm going off at 4:50, ouch! I was dressed and downstairs for free breakfast by 6:30 A.M. The airline has a van that picks us up and drives us to the training center. I've spent two weeks studying hard core for today's test and was super nervous all day. I def thought I was going to throw up when I first arrived.
There are 16 of us in the training class, and we have two instructors. We started off our morning by introducing ourselves, then we ate donuts that the instructors brought in for us and visited. Then we filled out a bunch of paperwork, and went over some basic info (the layout of the various planes, guidelines, etc.). Then we had lunch, note to self, the cafeteria is actually two vending machines, bring lunch tomorrow. After lunch we took notes on various airlinish stuff, went over airline terminology, city codes, and military time. Then we got fitted for uniforms (black dresses and black skirts with red or white long sleeve button down). After that our instructors checked to make sure our suitcases, shoes, purse, and flashlight were within regulation. Then we took the test. I was WAY nervous, but I was actually very prepared and felt pretty confident while taking it. We were all instructed to place our tests in a basket in the front of the room when we completed it and then wait in the cafeteria until they had graded all of the test. Nerve racking fo sho! After about 10 minutes our instructors brought us back into the classroom, I flipped over my test and I got a 100%! I was beyond excited!!!!!
The only bad news of the day was that I found out I have class on Saturday, which means no half marathon :( I'm pretty bummed about it, but am reminded of a classic Gaily story... God instructs a man to move a huge boulder. The man pushes and pushes, and tries and tries, but in the end he is unable to move the rock. The man reports back and says God, you knew I wouldn't be able to move the rock, why did you ask me to do that? God replies, "I knew you would never be able to move the boulder, but I knew that the process of trying would make you stronger." So much like the man, who in the end was unable to move the rock, I feel like the process of training has made me way stronger, not only physically, but mentally as well. I'm proud of myself for training, and know that had I ran the race I would have been able to do it successfully.... It's about the journey, not the destination anyways.
My hotel is nice. I have a big room, and the bed is amazingly comfortable! I have a roommate who is from California. We actually ended up spending the evening helping each other study, which was really nice!
This week I have class Wednesday, Thursday, Thursday night into Friday morning (we're going to the airport to do stuff on the plane) Friday I am off, Saturday we have class, and Sunday we are off. Next weekend we won't have class, but we will all be flying somewhere individually to observe. Very excited about that!
I have about 3 hours of homework tonight, so gotta get hoppin on that. I love you all, and thanks again for the words of encouragement!!!!!
This morning started out with the alarm going off at 4:50, ouch! I was dressed and downstairs for free breakfast by 6:30 A.M. The airline has a van that picks us up and drives us to the training center. I've spent two weeks studying hard core for today's test and was super nervous all day. I def thought I was going to throw up when I first arrived.
There are 16 of us in the training class, and we have two instructors. We started off our morning by introducing ourselves, then we ate donuts that the instructors brought in for us and visited. Then we filled out a bunch of paperwork, and went over some basic info (the layout of the various planes, guidelines, etc.). Then we had lunch, note to self, the cafeteria is actually two vending machines, bring lunch tomorrow. After lunch we took notes on various airlinish stuff, went over airline terminology, city codes, and military time. Then we got fitted for uniforms (black dresses and black skirts with red or white long sleeve button down). After that our instructors checked to make sure our suitcases, shoes, purse, and flashlight were within regulation. Then we took the test. I was WAY nervous, but I was actually very prepared and felt pretty confident while taking it. We were all instructed to place our tests in a basket in the front of the room when we completed it and then wait in the cafeteria until they had graded all of the test. Nerve racking fo sho! After about 10 minutes our instructors brought us back into the classroom, I flipped over my test and I got a 100%! I was beyond excited!!!!!
The only bad news of the day was that I found out I have class on Saturday, which means no half marathon :( I'm pretty bummed about it, but am reminded of a classic Gaily story... God instructs a man to move a huge boulder. The man pushes and pushes, and tries and tries, but in the end he is unable to move the rock. The man reports back and says God, you knew I wouldn't be able to move the rock, why did you ask me to do that? God replies, "I knew you would never be able to move the boulder, but I knew that the process of trying would make you stronger." So much like the man, who in the end was unable to move the rock, I feel like the process of training has made me way stronger, not only physically, but mentally as well. I'm proud of myself for training, and know that had I ran the race I would have been able to do it successfully.... It's about the journey, not the destination anyways.
My hotel is nice. I have a big room, and the bed is amazingly comfortable! I have a roommate who is from California. We actually ended up spending the evening helping each other study, which was really nice!
This week I have class Wednesday, Thursday, Thursday night into Friday morning (we're going to the airport to do stuff on the plane) Friday I am off, Saturday we have class, and Sunday we are off. Next weekend we won't have class, but we will all be flying somewhere individually to observe. Very excited about that!
I have about 3 hours of homework tonight, so gotta get hoppin on that. I love you all, and thanks again for the words of encouragement!!!!!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Welcome to my first Christmas flying solo! It's actually not been nearly as tough as I thought it would be. I've been trying to do Christmasy things this whole week to get myself in the Christmas spirit, despite the lack of snow and family. One of the coolest things I did this week was going to the Candlelight Processional at Epcot with my friend Alex. There was a huge choir there they was composed of professional singers, cast members, and local high school students. The celebrity guest the night I went was Brad Garrett (the brother from Everybody Loves Raymond). He read the Christmas story, and did an awesome job! He was very funny too! Besides freezing my bum off, it was a very cool event and I hope to able to do it again next year! I also made homemade sugar cookies this week, a Schutz Family Christmas Staple YUM!
Last night for Christmas eve, nine of my friends came over and we had a candlelight lasagna dinner. This is also a Schutz Family tradition. I'm was pretty proud of myself for the whole meal turning out well. Look at me turning into Gail, one meal at a time. It was way fun having everyone over for the meal, and in a weird way eating lasagna on Christmas Eve made something that was so abnormal (me being away from my family on Christmas) feel a little bit more normal.
My friends and family have spoiled me soooo much this Christmas season. When my parents came down in November they very graciously bought me a new computer as my Christmas present, which was more than enough! Then this week, my mom and dad emailed me to tell me not to argue with them, but they wanted me to go to Epcot's Norway pavilion and get a new jacket and perfume. I guess my ogling over these items was a little too apparent during their visit. Throughout the past week I've received Christmas candy from my second Mama, Jackie Lam, lotion and lip balm from Stacy and the little girls, and Christmas presents from my parents, Genny, and Eric. Btw, it just seems that all is well in the world when your eating a Jackie Lam Peanut Butter Ball. So flipping good!
So with all the extra money my roommates and I have, we decided to go all out on decorating our apartment. And by all out I do mean we cut out paper snowflakes from paper we had borrowed from the recycling at work, put up garland one of the girl's mom had sent, and used green wrapping paper to cut out a Christmas tree that we hung on the wall. It's been fun to have all of our Christmas presents stacked under our pathetic little Christmas tree. On the bright side, no one has complained of stepping on pine needles....
This morning I went to work, and we were SUPER busy! I just wanted to scream at these people, "WHY ARE YOU HERE?!?!" The Magic Kingdom reached full capacity by noon and therefore no one else was let in the park. I bet it was really fun to be inside the park when it was at full capacity!
Thanks to Skype I was able to have Christmas this afternoon with my family and Eric. All I can say is being good all year really paid off! I received horseradish (odd, unless you really know me), running clothes, an awesome running watch, bodyglide (again, I actually am really excited about this), a backpack, an ice cream maker (YES!!!!), pajamas (yes, all my sisters did in fact get a matching set), an awesome running watch complete with GPS, and a Kindle! Once again, way too much! I'm beyond grateful to be so loved!
Weird to think that this may very well be the last blog I write as a Walt Disney World Intern! January 1st is my last day of working. Don't worry though, until then I'll be working EVERYDAY starting at 7:30 or earlier! January 3rd I will be moving out of my current apartment and heading down to Ft. Lauderdale. I've been studying my city codes as well as airline definitions. I'm eager to hear back about the specifies of flight training. I've heard the training schedule really varies, so I'm praying there won't be class on January 8th, as that is the day of my half marathon. I'd be pretty devastated if I'm unable to run in it. Not only did I spend over 100 fat ones on the entry fee, but it's something I've been training really hard for (ok, maybe not really hard) and I REALLY want to run in it. Either way, the training has been a great experience!
Merry Christmas everyone! My love to you all!
Last night for Christmas eve, nine of my friends came over and we had a candlelight lasagna dinner. This is also a Schutz Family tradition. I'm was pretty proud of myself for the whole meal turning out well. Look at me turning into Gail, one meal at a time. It was way fun having everyone over for the meal, and in a weird way eating lasagna on Christmas Eve made something that was so abnormal (me being away from my family on Christmas) feel a little bit more normal.
My friends and family have spoiled me soooo much this Christmas season. When my parents came down in November they very graciously bought me a new computer as my Christmas present, which was more than enough! Then this week, my mom and dad emailed me to tell me not to argue with them, but they wanted me to go to Epcot's Norway pavilion and get a new jacket and perfume. I guess my ogling over these items was a little too apparent during their visit. Throughout the past week I've received Christmas candy from my second Mama, Jackie Lam, lotion and lip balm from Stacy and the little girls, and Christmas presents from my parents, Genny, and Eric. Btw, it just seems that all is well in the world when your eating a Jackie Lam Peanut Butter Ball. So flipping good!
So with all the extra money my roommates and I have, we decided to go all out on decorating our apartment. And by all out I do mean we cut out paper snowflakes from paper we had borrowed from the recycling at work, put up garland one of the girl's mom had sent, and used green wrapping paper to cut out a Christmas tree that we hung on the wall. It's been fun to have all of our Christmas presents stacked under our pathetic little Christmas tree. On the bright side, no one has complained of stepping on pine needles....
This morning I went to work, and we were SUPER busy! I just wanted to scream at these people, "WHY ARE YOU HERE?!?!" The Magic Kingdom reached full capacity by noon and therefore no one else was let in the park. I bet it was really fun to be inside the park when it was at full capacity!
Thanks to Skype I was able to have Christmas this afternoon with my family and Eric. All I can say is being good all year really paid off! I received horseradish (odd, unless you really know me), running clothes, an awesome running watch, bodyglide (again, I actually am really excited about this), a backpack, an ice cream maker (YES!!!!), pajamas (yes, all my sisters did in fact get a matching set), an awesome running watch complete with GPS, and a Kindle! Once again, way too much! I'm beyond grateful to be so loved!
Weird to think that this may very well be the last blog I write as a Walt Disney World Intern! January 1st is my last day of working. Don't worry though, until then I'll be working EVERYDAY starting at 7:30 or earlier! January 3rd I will be moving out of my current apartment and heading down to Ft. Lauderdale. I've been studying my city codes as well as airline definitions. I'm eager to hear back about the specifies of flight training. I've heard the training schedule really varies, so I'm praying there won't be class on January 8th, as that is the day of my half marathon. I'd be pretty devastated if I'm unable to run in it. Not only did I spend over 100 fat ones on the entry fee, but it's something I've been training really hard for (ok, maybe not really hard) and I REALLY want to run in it. Either way, the training has been a great experience!
Merry Christmas everyone! My love to you all!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Peanuts Anyone?
-So I don't have much of a clever prelude to this blog, because I'm so flipping excited! As of today I am officially as a flight attendant. On Monday I had my second interview with the company. This was done in a group format, where there were eight of us in a room with three recruiters interviewing us. We each had to read an announcement in front of the group and answer several questions. As I was driving home I got a call from one of the recruiters who congratulated me and invited me back for an interview today. Although I was dreading doing the drive again, (3 and 1/2 hours each way) I was way excited to be asked back. So today I started off my morning at 5:00 A.M. This time the interview was held at the corporate headquarters. Side note, I had to double check the signage once I arrived because it looked like I had pulled into a BMW dealership, rather than a parking lot! I was expecting this interview to be very in depth, but it was way relaxed. I met with the director of in flight services, who was young and very bubbly, and it felt more like a conversation than an interview. At the end of our time together, she said, "Well Kelsey, I can tell your passionate about this field and I think you'll make a great addition to our team. Congratulations." I, of course was freaking out, but was able to stay composed long enough to thank her. I then had to fill out my I9 and other paperwork, which felt way adult like. January 4th I start my flight training in Ft. Lauderdale, which I've heard from lots of people is very intense. This works out crazy amazing because my Disney internship ends January 3rd! Couldn't have planned it better if I tried. The company will be paying for my hotel for the first month, and then I will need to find a place in Ft. Lauderdale. I am elated!
-So that's my big big news. Since I wrote last, I went to Universal Studios with my guy friends. It was very cool! I loved all of the coasters. The Harry Potter World was neat too, but since I've never seen any of the movies or read any of the books, I wasn't super stoked about it. None the less, it was an awesome day!
-The Zanolla family, who I used to babysit for, was at Disney World last week and it was so fun to hang out with them! I offered to take the boys for an evening so that David and Leah could have a little time to themselves, and I have no idea why, but they eagerly accepted my offer ;) These kids are hands down some of the cutest kids I've ever met. Jacob, who is five (as of today actually), NEVER meets a stranger. The place we ate dinner at was packed with people and there were literally no open tables for us to eat on. I saw an older looking couple sitting down at a table that had two open seats. I approached them and asked if the boys and I could sit down, promising not to disturb them. They agreed, and as soon as we sat down Jacob started in with, "This is Kelsey. She used to be our babysitter and now she's just our friend." The couple obviously thought he was cute and chatted back and forth with him for awhile. Then without them asking any questions he says, with peanut butter and jelly on the side of his face, "My mom and dad are out to dinner for their anniversary. They were married the day before I was born!" The southern bell's mouth opened and all she could get out was, "Oh my!" I had a good laugh, before I reminded him that they were married FOUR YEARS and one day before he was born. Ahhh there's never a dull moment with the Zanolla boys!
-I really miss my piano.
-It doesn't feel very Christmas ish without snow.
-I love that I'm still so close with all of my friends from different stages of my life. Whether it's a random text, Drea leaving a voicemail of her singing Back That Ass Up, Evan leaving comments to let me know she reads my blog, Allison sending me cards and letters, Eric skyping with me, Landre keeping in touch after all these years, Heather dedicating her status to me, Kristen answering her phone at all hours of the night just so I can vent, and all the other things that those of you I love so much do....it all just makes me soooo thankful for having friends that make me feel so loved!
-So that's my big big news. Since I wrote last, I went to Universal Studios with my guy friends. It was very cool! I loved all of the coasters. The Harry Potter World was neat too, but since I've never seen any of the movies or read any of the books, I wasn't super stoked about it. None the less, it was an awesome day!
-The Zanolla family, who I used to babysit for, was at Disney World last week and it was so fun to hang out with them! I offered to take the boys for an evening so that David and Leah could have a little time to themselves, and I have no idea why, but they eagerly accepted my offer ;) These kids are hands down some of the cutest kids I've ever met. Jacob, who is five (as of today actually), NEVER meets a stranger. The place we ate dinner at was packed with people and there were literally no open tables for us to eat on. I saw an older looking couple sitting down at a table that had two open seats. I approached them and asked if the boys and I could sit down, promising not to disturb them. They agreed, and as soon as we sat down Jacob started in with, "This is Kelsey. She used to be our babysitter and now she's just our friend." The couple obviously thought he was cute and chatted back and forth with him for awhile. Then without them asking any questions he says, with peanut butter and jelly on the side of his face, "My mom and dad are out to dinner for their anniversary. They were married the day before I was born!" The southern bell's mouth opened and all she could get out was, "Oh my!" I had a good laugh, before I reminded him that they were married FOUR YEARS and one day before he was born. Ahhh there's never a dull moment with the Zanolla boys!
-I really miss my piano.
-It doesn't feel very Christmas ish without snow.
-I love that I'm still so close with all of my friends from different stages of my life. Whether it's a random text, Drea leaving a voicemail of her singing Back That Ass Up, Evan leaving comments to let me know she reads my blog, Allison sending me cards and letters, Eric skyping with me, Landre keeping in touch after all these years, Heather dedicating her status to me, Kristen answering her phone at all hours of the night just so I can vent, and all the other things that those of you I love so much do....it all just makes me soooo thankful for having friends that make me feel so loved!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Plethora of Information
Thanksgiving was a success! I would give the overall meal about a B+. I did pretty well on all the food, but it was no Gail Schutz Thanksgiving. Regardless of the quality of the food, we all had a great time together!
I got a call back from the airline I interviewed with, and they called me back for a second interview. YAY!!! I head down to Ft. Lauderdale on December 13th for an individual interview with the recruiters. I'm trying not to get too far ahead of myself, but I'm really excited about this possibility. On the other end of the job spectrum, I didn't get the professional internship I applied for with Walt Disney World. It would have been nice to have that as an option, but I wasn't exactly crushed that I didn't get the position. The professional internships are very competitive and I really didn't go out of my way to meet with managers and executives within the company. So that's where I'm in the job front. In exactly one month from today I'm jobless and homeless. On the bright side, I do have a car with a recline able front seat!
Since I have moved to Florida I've become a treadmill running wimp! When I started training it was WAY too hot outside for this girl, so I started running on the treadmill. Then once it finally got nice outside I realized I had left my running watch at home in Illinois. It just became easier to track my time and millage on the treadmill, so that's where I've been running. This week the gym at my apartment complex has been closed, so I've been forced to run outside. Now, I used to love running outside. In Macomb I had my perfect little 5 mile path I ran on, where I hardly ever had to cross a busy street. Mostly because there are none in Macomb. Running in Orlando more so resembles a game of frogger, than a nice quiet evening jog. It really does scare me running outside here. I seriously almost got hit by a car like five times today. Not cool people, not cool.
Last night my friends and I went to a dinner theater show called the Hoop De Do Review. It was pretty much Branson, Missouri jammed into two hours. It was a little hokie, but I had a blast. We sat on wooden bar stools and were served all you could eat cornbread, cowboy beans, pork ribs, fried chicked, smashed potatoes, salad, and strawberry shortcake. YUM! While we ate there was a little comedy show, very Laurence Welk like. Anyways, it was a lot of fun and a good value for 30 bucks!
Hope everyone is staying warm in the Midwest. It's been in the low 60's in Florida this week...that's cold enough for me!
"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page."
- Mark Houlahan -
I got a call back from the airline I interviewed with, and they called me back for a second interview. YAY!!! I head down to Ft. Lauderdale on December 13th for an individual interview with the recruiters. I'm trying not to get too far ahead of myself, but I'm really excited about this possibility. On the other end of the job spectrum, I didn't get the professional internship I applied for with Walt Disney World. It would have been nice to have that as an option, but I wasn't exactly crushed that I didn't get the position. The professional internships are very competitive and I really didn't go out of my way to meet with managers and executives within the company. So that's where I'm in the job front. In exactly one month from today I'm jobless and homeless. On the bright side, I do have a car with a recline able front seat!
Since I have moved to Florida I've become a treadmill running wimp! When I started training it was WAY too hot outside for this girl, so I started running on the treadmill. Then once it finally got nice outside I realized I had left my running watch at home in Illinois. It just became easier to track my time and millage on the treadmill, so that's where I've been running. This week the gym at my apartment complex has been closed, so I've been forced to run outside. Now, I used to love running outside. In Macomb I had my perfect little 5 mile path I ran on, where I hardly ever had to cross a busy street. Mostly because there are none in Macomb. Running in Orlando more so resembles a game of frogger, than a nice quiet evening jog. It really does scare me running outside here. I seriously almost got hit by a car like five times today. Not cool people, not cool.
Last night my friends and I went to a dinner theater show called the Hoop De Do Review. It was pretty much Branson, Missouri jammed into two hours. It was a little hokie, but I had a blast. We sat on wooden bar stools and were served all you could eat cornbread, cowboy beans, pork ribs, fried chicked, smashed potatoes, salad, and strawberry shortcake. YUM! While we ate there was a little comedy show, very Laurence Welk like. Anyways, it was a lot of fun and a good value for 30 bucks!
Hope everyone is staying warm in the Midwest. It's been in the low 60's in Florida this week...that's cold enough for me!
"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page."
- Mark Houlahan -
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