[[Update...]]

So, here's a continuation of my life here in Orlando at the moment...

I moved in to Vista Way on the 17th of July, and this will be my new home til January. The first few days was ridiculously awesome. I get to gym it everyday and lounge round the pools whenever I wanted. My roomies are always game as well. We had the first three days off to adjust from jet lag, time difference, etc. We were then informed of our positions and which theme park we were to work in, and this was mine:

Position: Merchandising
Location: Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland

My reaction: chyeeaahhhhh! =)

Afterwards, we received our Disney IDs and had the privilege to tour the parks for free; our IDs now served as our free ticket entry into any of the 4 major theme parks in Walt Disney World (WDW) - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom is THE place to see when you're in Orlando, so I'm very blessed to have been assigned here. I went through training for about 5 days (3 of which were one-on-one days with a trainer), and before I knew it, I've as they say, 'earned my ears' and I was without a trainer. I gotta admit, it was daunting. I felt quite sick in the stomach just at the thought that I was on my own. I thought to myself, 'God, Abbie, MAN UP!' Hahaha! 'Just be yourself and keep your training in mind'. Eventually, I got a hang of their system, and felt myself loosen up, and most importantly, having fun!

In my first week, the hours were long, but bearable. I'd go to work early morning, and before I knew it, it was night. The days were long and uncomfortably hot, the nights were quite short, yet still hot - but I managed nonetheless. Although the hours were long, I still found myself thinking that I was so blessed with such an opportunity. I'd go home thinking that I was so lucky. But soon enough, not getting enough sleep, not eating properly and an overall lack of energy took its toll, and dare I say, I felt REALLY homesick... I was at my lowest.

More next time.

xx aBz