Closing in on 1 Month!

"What kind of primitive beasts are responsible for this mess?"

- Tarzan

Hard to believe I've been here nearly a month. I already can't imagine leaving, and because of that, I've decided to apply for the fall College Program, meaning I would stay here until January. Ideally, I'd find a way to stay until January 15th so I could get my one-year pin! Here's a look at what I've been up to lately.

Wednesday 2/6:
On Wednesday I got around to some much-needed errands, and even stopped by Company D, the employees-only store for Disney merch. I got a sign that was used for the runDisney event that has information about the hours for the park that day. It was a quiet but productive day.
Thursday 2/7:
I spent a little while in the parks on my own, taking photos with the characters and watching the Pixar Play Parade. I'll post pictures at the bottom. After the parade, I met up with my friend Grant and we spent some time in California Adventure. He kicked my butt on Toy Story Mania. Soon I'll figure out how to actually not suck at that game. Afterwords, we went to Earl of Sandwich and then he showed me the masterpiece of television that is Breaking Bad. I'm now obsessed.
Friday 2/8:
When it rains, it pours. Friday was full of some very Olympia weather. Hail, rainstorms, lightning, and wind. I had a Parade shift that day, but both parades were replaced with rainy day cavalcades. After my firework cleanups, I got sent to Tomorrowland for the remaining hour of my shift. There was an 80s cover band playing on the Tomorrowland Terrace, so I got to listen to them while I worked.
Saturday 2/9:
I haven't been a huge fan of my lead for parade shifts, and was not looking forward to working with her on Saturday. But, lo and behold, my absolute favorite lead was working parade for the first time in a year and a half! I have a little celebrity crush on him, I must admit. When I went on break after the first parade, I had a moment with Aladdin. Such a cutie. I got sent to Tomorrowland again, and got to listen to an Elvis impersonator.
Sunday 2/10:
Uneventful, other than seeing Side Effects at the theater in Downtown Disney. Sometimes you need to take yourself out on a date. It was such a good movie! I don't want to say a single thing about it because it has so many surprises and I know I'll ruin it. After the flick I walked around Downtown Disney, and took advantage of my holiday discount again since it ends on the 13th.
Monday 2/11:
I was assigned to New Orleans/Critter Country trash today, but was placed in queues instead. I was in charge of keeping the lines for Haunted Mansion, Winnie the Pooh, the New Orleans train station, and the rafts to Pirates Lair sparkling clean. I spent most of my time in Haunted Mansion, and when it was shut down because a guest cut their leg exiting a Doom Buggy, I got to clean inside a bit. I also had to deal with a woman finding a nail (like the tool, not a fingernail) in her popcorn, but she was super understanding and chill about it. I met a little girl named Carly and helped her not be afraid of riding the Haunted Mansion. Super cute. All in all, it's been a great day.

I have utility tomorrow so I have most of the day off. I want to go into the park and see what's going on for True Love week. Apparently all the Disney Couples are doing meet & greets together. There's also the Lunar New Year celebration in DCA, where we can meet Mushu & Mulan. So many characters to meet!

Five & Dime in DCA

The Dapper Dans!

Grant & I at DCA