My Simple, Happy, Beautiful Life

Today, I was greeter for a little while. I love being greeter, it is my favorite position. I carry my sword and have face makeup and a pirate hat. This family came up asking about Tortuga Caverns, so I talked to them about the Quick Service Plan and the menu. Then the little girl had a sword so she showed me her sword and said she didn't want to carry it around with her anymore. We just kept talking and I answered questions about character meeting spots. Then, it was a magical moment in my book. She asked for my autrograph! I put "Pirate Princess Kristen from Tortuga Caverns" and a heart. It was precious. When would someone ask me for a autograph? So that was my favorite part of the day. I am famous.

Those simple words can make my day. A couple of days I was doing Dining Room Busser, sweeping and cleaning tables. I feel like Cinderella or a slave. I was not very happy just routinely cleaning. Then I heard someone say "Thank you". I didn't know they were talking to me. But they started talking to me, and thanked me for cleaning because I was doing a good job. It made my job a little more enjoyable when I knew someone appreciated my work. Working has helped me learn something about myself. I need to feel valued and appreciated in the workplace. That is very important to me, otherwise I don't enjoy my work. I don't need a "thank you" with expensive gifts and free food. Just quick words that show that my managers appreciate my hard work. Is that too hard to ask for? But grattitude is important. Don't ever forget that saying thank you can truly make someone's day.

I went shopping today with a friend in Hollywood Studios, and we stepped into this lovely store. There were cute bags, clothes, accessories, and everything you would want to buy. We identified the same necklace and bought the same one. I have never met anyone with the exact style as me, but today I did. I have finally identified my style. You think I would have learned and known that already. I like Vintage, timeless, feminine things. Anything pink, girly, old fashioned. I don't like anything too big, big bows, big ribbons. My recent love is lace. I love lace. Lace dresses are adorable. And my friend showed me this website, I would never buy anything on it because of the price. It can always give you ideas. Check it out! http://www.modcloth.com/ It is a vintage/indie/retro style of clothing. My favorite piece of accessory is my pearls from my grandma. I love them. I left them at home in California, but I would wear them when I wanted to look nice or on Sundays. I just love the...

Sometimes I complain about my life here as a Quick Service Food and Beverage Cast Member. I do the dirty work and feel like cheap labor. Yet I have to remind myself periodically that many people apply to work here and I was chosen. I am in a beautiful place. I wore my swimsuit half my day today in February. I don't even wear my swimsuit in California in February. I got sunburnt today while being on water rides in Typhoon Lagoon and laying out and falling asleep feeling the warmth of the sun on my white pancake back. Yes I do need to tan. Some guy called me out on it yesterday. Want to hear another "lucky girl" moment? I was in the Indiana Jones Stunt Show. How cool is that? I was in the background, but I did get a costume and I met Indiana Jones. I acted "scared", some woman accidently touched my butt when doing a scene. We both laughed about it in the end. I danced with a guy from Puerto Rico in the show. I talked to this handsome guy from England with a dreamy...

Roses are Red Violets are Blue My creative juice isn't flowing when my nose is blowing with sickness! That is my beautiful poem explaining how I feel so dead. I am tired of coughing and laying down. I want out of this sickness. I am ready to rebel and write a petition that being sick is the worst feeling ever and should be banned.

I work with lots of different types of people. It is really fun yet it can be difficult. One thing I have learned is to never rely on the first impression. People are so different from what they are like when you first meet them. Sometimes they may be the same. I was talking to this one girl during my break and she didn't meet my expectations at all. I thought she would be very strange and avoiding her would be the best option. Well, I discovered that I was wrong. She ended up being very kind and I made a new friend. Random fact: I don't know who would appreciate this but I would. Pride and Prejudice was first named First Impressions. What if Elizabeth took out Mr. Darcy out of the picture and never gave him a chance? She would be missing out. No mansion with a pretty lake in front. Her life would of been so much different. You never know what you are missing by prejudging someone's character and deciding your behavior towards someone before you give them a chance. They cou...

Have you ever heard that laughter is the best medicine? I believe it can be. Recently I have been feeling sick and so I have just been wanting to lie down and watch crappy soap operas and mope around in my pajamas. That was my best solution. Well I did that for half the day yesterday and then ended up taking my dayquil and actually doing something with my day. It was a good day. I went to Walmart and Magic Kingdom to go shopping. Anyways, my point is that instead of deciding to mope around, I went and did something fun. I laughed at night and It just brightened my immune system. Who knows how that works? Laughter is good medicine for both physical and emotional sickness. It may not cure everything, but it definitely is part of the recipe for a healthy comeback. When we laugh I think there is a attitude change. We decide to look at our situation differently and then we can learn to stop the moping. I think that your attitude can either help you with overcoming sickness or worsen it. I h...