Being down here has definitely changed me. I feel more confident in myself, I'm more positive, and I have the skills to handle situations I never would have been able to tackle before. That being said, I am still the awkward Dorkzilla that left Massachusetts hoping for adventure. I remember when I left everyone kept warning me that I wouldn't want to come back home. I protested, because even though I hadn't left yet I already missed normalcy. Now I'm sadly beginning to feel that way. I miss the familiarity of home, being with my friends and family, and working at the library, but I've grown accustomed to this more independent style of living. I love being down here, (although I hate the weather down here, it's disgustingly humid. I feel like I'm baking in an oven *Ding* the Jillian cookie is ready!) I get to work all around the word (the ultimate study abroad), I work relatively independently, and I love the people that I work with and the people that I get to meet and talk to because I am a Disney Cast Member. I've met so many amazing families who have spared me a few minutes of their time to share their vacation with me. I've also been spending a lot of time hanging out with the custodial kids. It's nice, we're all different people and we probably would never have hung out with each other if not for working together. We definitely never would have met if not for this program. I'm trying to make the most out of my remaining time here by hanging out with friends and going to the parks as often as possible. I will always remember the amazing times I've had down here, like knowing every word to Illuminations, pin trading with little kids (as well as serious collectors), the final wave, the amazing people I get to work with, taking family photos, making Magical Moments, having my photo taken with guests (I just had my photo taken with a group of Chinese businessmen), and my personal favorite from the other day; being asked if I was a princess and replying "Why no I'm not, but I mean most of them started off cleaning right? I'm just too impatient to wait for my knight and shining armor. (and a mite too feminist but what little kid would understand that?) I can't really sing though so that's out. But I mean I guess if I ever decided I wanted to be a princess, there are plenty of frogs around here. All I have to do is pucker up."
But so just over a month until I go home, I hope to go back to writing an entry per week, but hey, come on, I'm a busy lady. And I'm easily distracted by shiny baubles and the temptation of sleep so we'll see how this works out.
P.S. Went to the beach yesterday with some friends. It was great. Except that I somehow wandered like 3 miles away. But that's a story in itself. For next time perhaps..
