Disney.

Almost two weeks ago I applied for the Disney College Program. It was so incredibly exciting because I have wanted to be an employee (which Disney refers to as Cast Members - CM's) for as long as I can remember. I am graduating college with a degree in theatre and a minor in communication arts so I always thought it would be good to get a job with the largest media corporation in the world. The college program is designed for students to do a semester in either Disney World or Disneyland. They give you housing and you work for them, have the opportunity to take classes and even master classes with Disney Professionals.

After applying I was able to do a phone interview. SO anxiety producing. I was not entirely sure what they would ask me but luckily there was a lot of information online from previous CP's (students that completed the college program) so I was able to gather a few questions I was sure they would ask. She started my interview by going over my application with me and then asked me why I wanted to do the program. It was actually a good conversation. The woman who interviewed me was very nice and I found myself responding quicker than I thought I would.

Now is the hardest part. I thought waiting for my phone interview was bad, this is HORRIBLE. I just want to know. Everyday I check my email compulsively, and everything my phone beeps I hope it's an email from Disney. A few days ago I received an email from the Disney College Program and I was SO excited. When I opened it I realized it was a survey to see how I found out about the program, etc. While I value Disney's desire to grow in the way they recruit, and I value their desire to better themselves, it was a little sad for me.

As the days grow closer and closer to when I am supposed to find out (they said 3-4 weeks and it'll be 3 weeks for me on Friday) it becomes harder and harder to keep my mind occupied on anything other than Disney.

I REALLY hope I get in, but I also feel very confident that what is meant to be will be, meaning if I don't get in, I am meant to be doing something else this coming fall. We shall see!

Until then, I'll keep thinking magical thoughts! (And hoping for a purple envelope.) :D

Fall

Fall is my favorite time of year. Perhaps it's because we're heading into the season of holidays and time with family, or maybe it is because the season has always been a time of new beginnings. New professors, new roommates or apartments, new classes - it feels like an opportunity for a fresh start. Not to mention the weather being an excuse to start drinking hot chocolate again!

As I walked into class today, wearing a sweatshirt and jeans for the first time this season, I was happily reminded of autumns past. It's always been my favorite season. The weather is perfect, the leaves are beautiful, and people seem to be in good moods. Perhaps they feel the opportunity for new beginnings as well. There's something refreshing and releasing about knowing you have the chance to get A's in all your classes, or start the cleaning schedule you always wanted to do, but never had time to, or even to commit to spending more time with family.

This excitement, along with the beautiful surroundings we are blessed with in autumn, is what makes it the best season.

A blog?

Though I was always interested, I never thought to create a blog simply because I didn't think people would want to hear about the world "according to me". I recently started taking a Journalism class and my mind has changed. For the class we are required to have a blog to upload articles we write during our "newsroom" sessions. It got me thinking that I might have something to say...

My goal for this blog is to share with you my everyday truths: an inspiring story, something funny, or even some wisdom that inspires me to reflect or causes personal growth. This year is going to be a year of change as I move on from college life and head into the real world. Perhaps we can journey together?