Monday, January 14, 2013
My first day!
I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to talk about when it comes to my new job. What I can say is that I'm super excited about all of the opportunities I'm going to get with this internship. It has a lot to offer and so much experience...and it's all with Disney! The one company that I really want to be with and I'm getting a chance to work here...again! I'm ready for the challenge and I really think I'm going to be a stronger person because of this job. :) :)
Sunday, January 13, 2013
I have arrived!
I'm back! I start a five month long internship with Walt Disney World in the Entertainment Tech department....tomorrow. I start tomorrow. That's right, I'm a college graduate and I have a paying job [for at least 5 months] that I'm hoping to turn in to a full time gig once I'm finished. I found myself a couple of roommates, I'm living about 20 minutes away, and I'm happy as a clam. I am really enjoying Florida life so far, but I am already dreading the summer. It is January 13 and over 80 degrees outside. But the internship starts with a promise of learning how to operate lifts, shadowing stage managers and lighting technicians, as well as great work experience. We can say that I'm slightly excited, but in reality I am giddy and scared all at the same time. I'm determined to prove my self-worth and grab someone's attention before this five months is up.
Well that's all I wanted to say. I might post again soon but I've missed writing about my life.
Well that's all I wanted to say. I might post again soon but I've missed writing about my life.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Birthdays, BEDA Day 10
It just so happens to be the birthday of the most important man in my life. Happy Birthday, daddy. I love you so much.
When you think about it, celebrating the birth of someone's life is amazing. Considering that our world's population is growing far too rapidly and diminishing far too slowly, I am still amazed how much joy one birth can bring to this world. Whether it's actually giving the birth, holding your significant other's hand while they push, or being the doctor/midwife/doula that can bring a child in to this world...birth is a wonderful thing.
And not just the birth, but the living. The learning to walk, talk, eat on your own. Then the growing, the running, learning to ride a bike. Then driving, singing with friends in the car, taking roadtrips. And right on up to college, graduation, and making a name for yourself in the world. Maybe your life didn't happen exactly like that. Maybe your life was interrupted with something else. Maybe you felt life pass by too quickly when you watched your mother suffer through colon cancer. Your father with dimensia. But you might have also gotten to see your wife's hair grey, your children grown healthy and happy, and your sister married to someone perfect for her, even if she was 40 years old at the time.
Life is something to be celebrated, remembered, and rejoiced. Life is something that amazes me every day. And while my daddy saw and did all of those things, I am so glad to know that I'll get to see him do much more in the years to come. Happy 60th birthday, daddy. I love you with all my heart, and thank you for giving me so much to look up to, look forward to, and to just look at.
Current song - You'll Be in My Heart - Phil Collins
When you think about it, celebrating the birth of someone's life is amazing. Considering that our world's population is growing far too rapidly and diminishing far too slowly, I am still amazed how much joy one birth can bring to this world. Whether it's actually giving the birth, holding your significant other's hand while they push, or being the doctor/midwife/doula that can bring a child in to this world...birth is a wonderful thing.
And not just the birth, but the living. The learning to walk, talk, eat on your own. Then the growing, the running, learning to ride a bike. Then driving, singing with friends in the car, taking roadtrips. And right on up to college, graduation, and making a name for yourself in the world. Maybe your life didn't happen exactly like that. Maybe your life was interrupted with something else. Maybe you felt life pass by too quickly when you watched your mother suffer through colon cancer. Your father with dimensia. But you might have also gotten to see your wife's hair grey, your children grown healthy and happy, and your sister married to someone perfect for her, even if she was 40 years old at the time.
Life is something to be celebrated, remembered, and rejoiced. Life is something that amazes me every day. And while my daddy saw and did all of those things, I am so glad to know that I'll get to see him do much more in the years to come. Happy 60th birthday, daddy. I love you with all my heart, and thank you for giving me so much to look up to, look forward to, and to just look at.
Current song - You'll Be in My Heart - Phil Collins
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Stress, BEDA Days 7-9
Why yes, I am putting days together this month. I find it the only way to keep sane.
As the school year approaches [and my last semester of college] I have found that I am more stressed than I've ever been before. I find myself longing for two planners just to keep all of my dates straight, and I'm scared that 24 pencils and 12 pens that I bought are simply not going to be enough for all the notes and lists that I will be making over the next four months. I have also been given tons of work to begin and have had about 4 meetings with various theatre people for shows I will be working with.
And then I think about it. Why do I get so stressed out? Am I putting too much pressure on myself, or is it simply because I procrastinate too much? This semester is going to be different because I don't get a break. I will be in rehearsal, on my game, all semester. I don't have a moment to breathe, much less lose my cool. My title of stage manager requires keeping my head up, my chin down, and everyone, myself included, calm and happy throughout the rehearsal process. So I'm taking vitamins, I'm going on walks/runs to relieve stress, and for these last few days of summer, I'm getting away from Auburn to make certain that I don't lose my cool before classes start. I wouldn't have taken on this many responsibilities unless I knew I could handle it. Well, I might need a drink every night, but I really think that I can do this.
What does everyone else do to relieve stress? I don't have anything to punch, and I don't want to rant on here about nothing important, so I run.
Current song - Super Trooper - Mamma Mia! soundtrack
As the school year approaches [and my last semester of college] I have found that I am more stressed than I've ever been before. I find myself longing for two planners just to keep all of my dates straight, and I'm scared that 24 pencils and 12 pens that I bought are simply not going to be enough for all the notes and lists that I will be making over the next four months. I have also been given tons of work to begin and have had about 4 meetings with various theatre people for shows I will be working with.
And then I think about it. Why do I get so stressed out? Am I putting too much pressure on myself, or is it simply because I procrastinate too much? This semester is going to be different because I don't get a break. I will be in rehearsal, on my game, all semester. I don't have a moment to breathe, much less lose my cool. My title of stage manager requires keeping my head up, my chin down, and everyone, myself included, calm and happy throughout the rehearsal process. So I'm taking vitamins, I'm going on walks/runs to relieve stress, and for these last few days of summer, I'm getting away from Auburn to make certain that I don't lose my cool before classes start. I wouldn't have taken on this many responsibilities unless I knew I could handle it. Well, I might need a drink every night, but I really think that I can do this.
What does everyone else do to relieve stress? I don't have anything to punch, and I don't want to rant on here about nothing important, so I run.
Current song - Super Trooper - Mamma Mia! soundtrack
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Pain, BEDA Day 6
Today's theme hits home for me today. Actually, I'm sure all of these themes will hit home for me. I have been in pain for most of the day, starting with the announcement that I have early stages of pink eye, and finishing with back pain all day because of the air pressure of dreary weather.
Every time I am in pain whether it be a stubbed toe, or what feels like chronic back pain, I remember that there are much worse problems than mine. Some people in this world don't have water, some animal out there is being abused, some child is hungry right now with no meal in sight. Whatever it is, I remind myself that I whine and feel sorry for myself entirely too often. Now, I'm not going to lie, I'm not too hard on myself for whining when I literally can't get out of bed for an entire day. But what I'm saying is that it's not all about me. As much as I'm a 'princess' or bubbly type of person, I'm also heartfelt with everything that I do.
So this might be a short post, but just remember to smile for the things you do have, even when it doesn't feel like much.
Current song - Give Your Heart a Break - Demi Lovato
Every time I am in pain whether it be a stubbed toe, or what feels like chronic back pain, I remember that there are much worse problems than mine. Some people in this world don't have water, some animal out there is being abused, some child is hungry right now with no meal in sight. Whatever it is, I remind myself that I whine and feel sorry for myself entirely too often. Now, I'm not going to lie, I'm not too hard on myself for whining when I literally can't get out of bed for an entire day. But what I'm saying is that it's not all about me. As much as I'm a 'princess' or bubbly type of person, I'm also heartfelt with everything that I do.
So this might be a short post, but just remember to smile for the things you do have, even when it doesn't feel like much.
Current song - Give Your Heart a Break - Demi Lovato
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Family, BEDA Day 5
Never have I felt so attached to my family as I have today.
I feel sorry for the people that have awful home lives. They don't understand what it feels like to have a loving father, a mother who wants to give you the world, and siblings who pick on you but really love you deep down. I have all of that and I am completely grateful for it...although I wasn't this grateful until about the past year and a half.
I used to hate my mom. I remember my childish memories, thinking that mom knew nothing, that I was right, that nothing could make me feel better. Now, all I crave is my mommy's hug, the way she smiles at me when she's proud of something I've accomplished, and the feel of her braiding my hair when I'm sick and pitiful. My mom is the best thing I ever could have asked for, and I feel spoiled and lucky to have had such an amazing person to care for me all of my life.
Today was a day where I feel like I actually paid my mom back for a little bit of her love. She was disrespected and treated horribly, and I stood up for her. If anyone ever tries to mess with me or my family....oooo they had better watch out. I've always been a rebel from the family: believing things differently, being the 'crazy' kid of the bunch....but I've learned a lot. I might not be exactly who my parents hoped I would be, but I've made them proud. And now, when someone tries to threaten my mother, I will bring the smack down. You can't be rude to someone when they have done nothing rude to you. I just don't understand how someone MY AGE can talk to someone twice their age with such disrespect. Maybe it's the old-fashioned girl in me, but respect your effing elders. They've been through a lot.
So point blank: don't mess with my mom. I will not be nice.
Current song - Slipping Through My Fingers - Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack
I feel sorry for the people that have awful home lives. They don't understand what it feels like to have a loving father, a mother who wants to give you the world, and siblings who pick on you but really love you deep down. I have all of that and I am completely grateful for it...although I wasn't this grateful until about the past year and a half.
I used to hate my mom. I remember my childish memories, thinking that mom knew nothing, that I was right, that nothing could make me feel better. Now, all I crave is my mommy's hug, the way she smiles at me when she's proud of something I've accomplished, and the feel of her braiding my hair when I'm sick and pitiful. My mom is the best thing I ever could have asked for, and I feel spoiled and lucky to have had such an amazing person to care for me all of my life.
Today was a day where I feel like I actually paid my mom back for a little bit of her love. She was disrespected and treated horribly, and I stood up for her. If anyone ever tries to mess with me or my family....oooo they had better watch out. I've always been a rebel from the family: believing things differently, being the 'crazy' kid of the bunch....but I've learned a lot. I might not be exactly who my parents hoped I would be, but I've made them proud. And now, when someone tries to threaten my mother, I will bring the smack down. You can't be rude to someone when they have done nothing rude to you. I just don't understand how someone MY AGE can talk to someone twice their age with such disrespect. Maybe it's the old-fashioned girl in me, but respect your effing elders. They've been through a lot.
So point blank: don't mess with my mom. I will not be nice.
Current song - Slipping Through My Fingers - Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack
Revamp, BEDA Days 3 & 4
I'm combining these two days because the theme has been the same for me.
Have you ever felt the undeniable urge for change? I'm not a person who is afraid to change my life up every once in a while. In fact, I am one of those people who needs a change often. I am in the midst of completely re-doing the color scheme that I have obsessed over for the past four....no, make that...eight years of my life. My life used to be hot pink, black, and zebra print. Now...eight years later, I'm going for more of a grey and pale dusty blue environment. I want more muted and sophisticated. I know that my adventurous and rebellious self is dying to see hot pink, but I know that my head and my heart are ready for a change.
So I painted my room in my parents' house, I bought a new bed set and sheets, and made the accent pillows a more adult theme. I am very excited about this, and I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get this post up, but I really am ready for this change. I'm ready for people to see Kelly, not just a crazy excited girl that wants to make people like her all the time. I'm looking at making myself happy before I make others happy. A little selfish, but a lot well-deserved.
Sorry if this post doesn't make any sense. It does now...while I'm writing it. But it might not later. Comment if you actually understand!
Current song - Waterloo - Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack
Have you ever felt the undeniable urge for change? I'm not a person who is afraid to change my life up every once in a while. In fact, I am one of those people who needs a change often. I am in the midst of completely re-doing the color scheme that I have obsessed over for the past four....no, make that...eight years of my life. My life used to be hot pink, black, and zebra print. Now...eight years later, I'm going for more of a grey and pale dusty blue environment. I want more muted and sophisticated. I know that my adventurous and rebellious self is dying to see hot pink, but I know that my head and my heart are ready for a change.
So I painted my room in my parents' house, I bought a new bed set and sheets, and made the accent pillows a more adult theme. I am very excited about this, and I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get this post up, but I really am ready for this change. I'm ready for people to see Kelly, not just a crazy excited girl that wants to make people like her all the time. I'm looking at making myself happy before I make others happy. A little selfish, but a lot well-deserved.
Sorry if this post doesn't make any sense. It does now...while I'm writing it. But it might not later. Comment if you actually understand!
Current song - Waterloo - Mamma Mia! movie soundtrack
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