Today was pretty good. Went to work. In the lobby. Weird stuff, but all okay in the end. Did a van run to Italy..."Chow!" Cute boys. Then, to All-Star Movies trip to drop off what I picked up in Italy. Groovyness.

Came back and worked some more. Came home and chatted with the roomies, went to Jonathan's and hung. He fixed us drinks and crackers...such a good host. <.grin> Talked till now...decided it was time for an early turn in...last night he came over and we talked literally until our eyes were closing on their own. So tired! Another late night for us...

Watching John Mayer...love this man. Going to see BIG SKY on Friday. Can't wait! Decided the roomies and I are gonna head out to the beach on Saturday if the weather is cooperating by then. I hope! <.crosses fingers> Then, onto the much anticipated *NSYNC tour...then rest time. Gonna be fun!

Got a letter from Jamie, Claire, and Lesley. Aww they are so cute! Yay. Thanks girls! You are more than welcome! I had a blast!

Tomorrow is DRC....<.giggle> Should be rather good times <.said completely in sarcasm> Ah well. I really enjoy it sometimes so you never know...it's been awhile!

Go check out my updated FYC Page...it rocks with new pics!

Well I am back home...home where I belong. Happiness all around. Today was an groovy day. Got up around 6:30 in da AM and went to meet B and Rachel in McDonaugh for breakfast. Good times. We had Burger King...and chatted. Then, I headed back on the road.

I stopped to get gas and use the restroom before I hit the Florida state line and when awaiting the restroom it was so funny stuff....talk more about that later! <.grin>

I added more pics on the FYC Page from Becca's camera. They turned out well! Excitement! <.grin>

I am just hanging out watching Serendipity and finishing up on some extra laundry. I had brought some stuff back from home and I organized all of it. Good times. Except I forgot my bigger tv's remote. Ugh! Oh well. I can be less lazy this way I suppose <.grin>

So tomorrow I work again....it shall be fun! Laters!

So yesterday was interesting. Had fun though. I had the day off so I got a lot of my errands taken care of. Did laundry, went shopping. Fun stuff.

When the roomies got home we headed over to J-dawg's and hung out for a bit. Got everything together and got kind of a late start to Gainesville.

Got lost in Gainesville...just a bit. Tom covered us though and got us back on track. Good directions Kevin, just poor labeling on The Palace's part, in my opinion. Regardless, we got there and I got to meet Tom's wife, Donna. She is so sweet! Got our place on the dance floor <.grin> and headed up by the stage when FYC was coming on.

Good show! Very strange though. All the "shows" I had been to before didn't have this crowd and it was weird to have it more as a "concert" setting than a "show" setting. People were screaming their names...kids, this ain't *NSYNC. <.grin> But it was cute...just weird to me. The guys were eatin it up though!

Their set rocked! I think the audience definitely helps make a show better and they rocked it! I was impressed. Best FYC show as of yet for me! <.grin> Kevin was so cute...during their Dishwalla cover of Counting Blue Cars he pointed his drum stick at us. So cute! Tom is adorable on stage..I love his facial expressions, and since Guy didn't see us beforehand, he made a point of smiling and waving *while* playing his guitar. Good guys! <.grin>

After the set, we got to say "hey" to the guys. Got introduced to Guy's girl, Shannon. So sweet! I enjoy their crowd. I had seen all these pics of people and now I finally got to meet all of them. Fun stuff. I also met Tom's crew. Glad they have all that support. They deserve it!

So Becca took tons of pics after and during the show with the guys. Turned out cute! I am slowly adding them on the FYC page as soon as she gets them to me. There are two on there already. Cute!

So...we headed on to find a hotel room with no luck whatsoever. "NO VACANCY" Boy that sucked. But I was high on music and decided to head to the ATL while my roomies wanted to go back home anyways so it worked out. I drove home and arrived in the ATL about 7am. Good times. My parents were very surprised and excited to see me. They chained the door so I called them and said "since when do you chain the door" jokingly and my dad goes "Are you here?" <.grin> Cute!

I called Jessica and met her for a hot chocolate at Joe Muggs. It is COLD up here. What's up wit that yo? It was good to sit and chat with her like old times....although it wasn't long, still was good to see her a bit!

We went to my neice's b-day party...my parents went in before me and I called from the car and asked Seany to come to the door so she did and she pointed at me and goes "That's Nanie" <.grin> So cute! I am so glad I got to surprise everyone...my brother said "I am SO glad you are here" like four times! I love the fam! Good times!

Surprises aren't over yet...we went to my sister's to surprise that crew and boy were they shocked. My sis just screamed "CAROLYN!!!" <.grin> Great times! <.giggle>

So tomorrow I am heading back to O-Town quite early. Gonna meet B and Rach on the way for breakfast and begin getting ready for work the next day! Shall be good times like always! I really love the drive...just me and my music. All I need...all I need.

So....yesterday was fun! Worked in the lobby closing. I went to wardrobe to check to see if I got my requested days off and whoo hoo...I did! While there, I was checking out the book sale when I looked up and saw Jennifer McGill coming in my direction. I wonder if she is working here part-time or something. She looked like she might have been in a show here or something. Very cool.

Jennifer McGill had been in MMC with Tony Lucca, Justin, and JC. Exciting stuff. She also was seen singing with Tony Lucca the other night when he preformed downtown. I am sorry I missed that preformance, but it was cool just seeing her backstage of where I work. Neat.

So after work, Jonathan and I picnic-ed on my murphy bed. Fun stuff. Another late night for Carolyn. It happens.

So today another semi-celebrity sighting. I was getting on the bus to travel to Gateway today when I sat down and looked up. It was Jamie from Off Kilter which is the band that plays in Canada here at Epcot. I was star-struck yet again. He sat near me and it was all I could do to not look over at him throughout the entire bus ride. He was much more country than I expected outside of his costume of a kilt. <.grin> Exciting part is when his phone rang and he answered it, "This is Jamie..." Aww...it really IS him. FUN! I am such a dork! <.grin>

SO today I am hanging out at Gateway with Carol and Ann. Having fun and good times just chatting and watching the people walk on by. It looks like it's gonna POUR though so should be an exciting time at Epcot for all.

Tonight is either Margaritaville or PI.

Yesterday at work was crazy. After one hour of DRC, then moving into the lobby. It wasn't too bad there. Had lunch with John Dontrich. I enjoy him! Good talk!

Then, I ventured to viewing where I had 58 people, when a normal group is about 10. Craziness. About thirty of those people were fifth graders. Even crazier. Thank goodness Tye and Juliet were there, otherwise I would have gone crazy.

I was so tired last night, I came home and watched The Sweetest Thing and then crashed. Good movie though. I laughed. <.grin>

This morning I was awoken by the phone. Keith called to say that I got a package. Yay! Thanks Richie, Jen, Seany, and Evan! I LOVE IT! <.grin> Then, Jonathan called and said it was breakfast time.

Headed over there and he made the best breakfast he has so far. Yummy. Now, I am full and ready to "make some magic" <.grin>.

Today, I close the lobby. Shall be fun stuff. Suppose to go to Cheers tonight with the MK crew, but don't think I will make it. Be too tired I imagine. We shall see.

Yesterday was pretty good. Went to work and when finished with that long day, headed home. Watched the rest of the Oscars with Leslie. Got a call from Vincent. <.smiles and waves> While Halle Berry, his love, was up on stage-he is so cute. I miss my Philips family. <.sigh>

Talked to Jessica last night. I miss you and I hope things get better! <.grin>

Jonathan and Nick called...getting ready to go bowling. Leslie went to pick up Becca and we headed to meet the crew for bowling. Discovered it was $10 instead of $5 and totally bailed. We are now bailers...ah well. We went to Wally-world instead to spend money (go figure).

Yea...from 12ish until 3ish we were wondering around Walmart checking out the best prices. <.grin> It was fun. I had to purchase my first plant because of an air conditioner leak that we have and it is SO annoying with a very loud drip, so I wanted a plant. I picked out a palm. I met a stray cat in that plant aisle and the cat came so close to me, but yet so far. I love animals. <.aww> Sweet kitty. So my palm is now know as "Palmy Stray" in rememberance of the kitty and my first plant purchasing experience. <.grin>

Tonight I have to close the lobby. Not too thrilled about that. It is so late, but regardless gots to do what you gots to do. This weekend are my days off and we are heading up to Gainesville to see FYC rock it out like usual so that should be good times.

Okay so yesterday was crazy. I went to work at 6:45AM and then was told my schedule was changed. Went to the lobby from DRC, left quite early. Happiness. Told my schedule also changed for the following day from 6:45AM to 2:30pm. Happiness.

Decided to stop by Leslie's office to see if she wanted to go to Daytona...randomly. She said and I quote, "What time should we leave?" I love Leslie. Always up for anything. Anytime anyplace. Her friend was staying in Daytona so we were gonna hook up with him as well. It was fun and exciting randomness. So....I am talking to Leslie at her desk at Cast Records when I look to who is next to me and it's Scott from Blizzard Beach. <.starts singing> It's a Small World. Craziness. So Scott and I walked out together, exchanged info. Good to see him and so randomly. I love Orlando.

So then, headed home and Leslie and I got ready to go to Daytona for the night. So, we get to Daytona and traffic is horrid! I mean horrid. You would think it was Spring Break or something <.grin>. Fifth Year Crush was playing at Adobe Gilas so I give Kevin and Tom a call to say we are *hanging out* and amazingly enough they catch on and both ask, "Are you here?" They are too cute. So I meet up with Tom in the parking garage and then surprise Guy and Jason. It was fun stuff.

They played for about four hours, mostly cover songs. Good times. I got really happy when they played their own stuff though. That was the best part. The place was really packed...with a lot of drunk people. There was one crazy dude who kept asking for our pictures...one with the Hawaiian Tropic girl. O...K. During Sweet Home Alabama I got molested...then Leslie got molested by the same drunk dude. He was literally gross. But we strong girls, literally pushed him away and told him we were both married to Tom. He went away. <.grin>

After the set, Leslie and I headed to the beach. We had never been to Daytona so it was cool to just set a foot in the water. It was really pretty, next to a boardwalk. So nice! We had said our goodbyes to the boys previously, but ran into them once again to say some more goodbyes. Good guys. I had a good time. I got to talk a lot with Guy this time around and Tom as well. Such nice guys! I enjoy them.

Got home in a record time of 5AM. No speeding <.grin> It was all good. We crashed and I was awoken by my cellphone beeping around 11ish. Jonathan called as well and always brightens up my day. Thanks yo. You da best! <.grin> I don't feel so good though. Must be just the tiredness. Not sure yet. But I do work today from 2:30 until 8:30pm. Not too bad of hours. Glad it wasn't any earlier, cause I would not have been functioning properly.

Good times at Daytona.

Tonight is Cricketeers Arms with Average Joe. Not sure if I am gonna make it with my hours though. We shall hope! <.grin> Then Sunday night is our new offical bowling night. Come join! <.grin>

Today has been a good day off so far. Got up and did some stuff. Gina met me and we went to grab some lunch and headed to run some errands. Ended up hanging out at Epcot for awhile. Saw Nina, Marcelo, Laurent, and Mikoyo. They are so sweet. Marcelo said I was in the Main Street Diary hmmm I think he is pulling my leg on that one, but we shall soon find out.

Gina and I went on Test Track and Journey to Imagination. We ran into Joe and his friend Brad at Test Track, rode with them. Fun times.

Called Paul and did my proxy stuff over the phone. Yay! <.grin> That made me happy.

Called Mina and Hannah is sick so that isn't good at all. Hopefully she will feel better to enjoy their stay here at WDW. I feel bad for them! <.frown>

Today I am gonna finish up laundry, go to the grocery store and then hang out and rest. I have to work SO early tomorrow...6:45AM to 3:30 so I need my sleep for tonight. Laters!

So yesterday was pretty good. After work I hung out at home...then got a call from Jonathan saying I HAD to go visit. So after a little arguing over it, I headed over there to see Jordan and Jonathan hanging out. Met up with Jane and Libby as well, then my roomies, Steve and Nick came by as well.

Jonathan made us dinner...again. So good. Then, we just chilled and listened to music. Then, out of nowhere, Jonathan whips out this lava lamp that he bought for me. How cute is he? It is now sitting by my bed making the lava bubble, it's pretty. <.grin>

I called Mina last night. She is bringing her family down on Thursday. I am excited for them! The kids have never been. Exciting stuff.

Talked to Gina as well. I have not talked to that girl in forever it seems. And I am so happy because we are gonna hang out tomorrow. Yay! <.grin> 'bout time!

So...today I am working at Gateway then tomorrow I have off. Sister Hazel is gonna be at Virgin Megastore today at 7pm doing some acoustic songs and a signing for the new record. I am excited, although I may miss some of it, I don't get off till later on, but gonna try to make a little bit of it anyways. We shall see.

So yesterday was a blast. Went to work like always. Not too bad. First angry call though. Not cool. Got over it..moving on....

Came home and chatted with the roomies. Neighbors were having a St. Patty's Day party for GR peeps. Jonathan came over and we made an incredible appearance. <.grin> It was good times. Libby, Bethany, and Jose from MGM, Tiffany and Lowell from MK, no one from DAK unfortunately, and then of course the ever-so-wonderful Epcot crew represented. Jordan, Anthony, Jane, Alex, Jonathan, 5-0, and myself from Epcot joined in on all the fun. Good times.

Didn't get home till about 1ish, then Jonathan and I stayed up on again, one of our late night chats till about 2:30ish. Kinda tired this morning, but all in good fun. I work split shift in the phone room then in the lobby so should be a good day! <.grin>

Tomorrow I work Gateway, hmm maybe I will see Joey again <.grin> and then I have Thursday off. Excitement!

Today was cool. Had a relaxing day of errands and fun with the roomies. Becca and I headed out earlier this morning for breakfast at Port Orleans-French Quarter. Very nice! <.grin> Then, met Leslie shortly after for an afternoon chat.

Did my laundry...then went to the store. Fun stuff. Took a nap. Much needed. <.happiness>

After dinner, Leslie and I headed to Downtown Disney "WEST-SIIIIDE" <.grin> and shopped. Bought Norah Jones' Live DVD <.yay>, JC's single <.grin>, and Picture, the live version where Sheryl Crow is absent from the song. <.happiness> Don't care for her at all...as a person. I like her singing...but I enjoy Allison Moore much more. So yay.

Headed to Planet Hollywood to buy Justin's shirt...I got a yellow one. Happiness all around. Then, we headed to the AMC.

We watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! So cute! I throughly enjoyed it. Made me laugh and take my mind off of a few things so that is always helpful.

Tomorrow is back to work time for me...geez one day off was just not enough. I get another later on though...Thursday is my second...too bad it wasn't consecutive. Ah well. I am in DRC tomorrow....so it shall be fun! <.smirk>

Just wanted everyone to check out BlueStone Circle's NEW WEBPAGE! It's rockin! So stop by and show some support for the Margaritaville playing cover band that I love so much! <.grin>

Yesterday was tons of fun. I was SO nervous about being cross-ued over to Magic Kingdom Guest Relations for a day, but it was SO much fun! I don't really ever go to play at MK, let alone ever work there before, so I really don't know too much about the park and I didn't want to seem like the GR rep who knew nothing, but everyone was SO great and everything went really well. Of course I had to ask some questions, but other than that it was great!

Few things you might want to know about MK:
*They do not sell any alcoholic beverages
*They do not sell bubblegum
*The parade IS at 3 o'clock
*The Tomorrow Land Stage is in the back of Tomorrow Land near Space Mountain
*Their system is a tad different in L&F, but works well
*All their GR Cast Members ROCK! <.grin>

It was tons of fun! I worked in the lobby for the majority of the morning, then headed to the tip board for an hour and I got a tan while helping the guests. It was really nice to just be with the guests one on one like that outside and point to where everything was. It was great fun! AND I got to tell everyone to "Have a Magical Day" which at EPCOT we say "Have a Discovery" or something along those lines to fit in with our theme-ing. SO Much fun though! I would love to go back for a few days, but EPCOT is always my number one park.

So after MK, Jonathan and I headed to property control and I was SO good and didn't buy a THING...which is very rare of me. Then, we headed back to the homestead, grabbed my roomie Leslie and headed for the pool. Good times...we love the hot tub. <.grin>

Moving on...it was bowling night for us. The first for this program, and oh yea we ARE gonna make a habit of it. Fun times. Steve, Alex, Jorge, Karla, Nick, Leslie, Becca, John Dontrich, Jonathan, Carol Falter, Jane, and I all had a blast. First off was bowling and it was boys against girls....we kicked their butts the second game...we don't have to talk about the first. <.grin>

Yea, so John Dontrich was being cruel to me so when trying to attack him on the bowling floor, I totally tripped and BIT IT! I bit it BAD...like a slow-moving fall and it was HILARIOUS. All I could do was laugh while lying flat on my back. SO funny. My whole crew was laughing so hard, taking pics, and making sure I was okay, but it was so humilating, but in a freakingly funny way. It's all my stupid clumseyness coming out, oh well...guess they all had to see it sooner or later, why not at the bowling alley in front of everyone. <.shrug> Good times!

So then after bowling, we all went to the karaoke part and sang the crap outta Tearin Up My Heart yet again for me. That song is becoming my karaoke theme song. It was good times. Leslie was getting intoxicated and freakin make me LAUGH. She got up and sang I love rock and roll and at the end she screamed, "THANK YOU KISSIMMEE!!!" SO funny!

We got to home quite late, but it was good times. I enjoy my crew. Good programs all together and I am glad that I get the chance to share the stuff I have done with other programs, with my new crew. Bowling has now made it's way into our weekly scheduling. Tune in for more in the later days. <.grin>

And not only does my crew LOVE FYC, but also BIG SKY, and they are IN LOVE with Tony Lucca. And I mean IN LOVE! It is so great to share the band love!

Today I have off, thank goodness...I needed it! SO I will be hanging out and resting! PS: When I go back into work, not only does everyone think I am a stalker because of my Joey story, but now I am a huge clutz with my "bit it" story. Oh dear. Laters all!

Today was fun. Got up and finished my laundry. Hung around the house till Alex called then we went on some errands. Visited her soon-to-be-done house. Very nice. Then, we headed on a shopping spree. I got several cute shorts and two cute shirts. Happiness.

Came home and ran some errands of my own. Heard from Charles...they were having fun at MK and Epcot, but sorry I could not join them, too much to do. Got ready for the evenings activities. <.grin>

We all got ready and headed to see Tony Lucca...thinking we were gonna be on-time...yea it was PACKED. Last tuesday, not so much. This night...oh my gosh. Could not move. Word must have gotten around that he was in town. Craziness. But good times all the same!

Jonathan, Jane, Leslie, Becca and I met John there. Fun times. It was cool to hang out and watch Tony preform. Totally fun show. Saw MMC crew there. Tony introduced them as the ones who started it all for him. Happiness. Heard there might be a MMC reunion in June. YAY!

Was on my way to the merch booth when I literally ran into Dax. Yay! <.waves hey> And amazingly enough he totally remembered me...and my name. I was about to reintroduce myself and he said my name before I could get it out. <.awww> Thanks for remembering. He is so sweet...he was on his way out though cause the crowd was a bit too much...and it certainly was. Good to see him though.

So then, picked up his DVD...and a special thing. Can't share yet though cause it is a surprise...but anyways...fun stuff.

Literally could not move in this place and all we said ALL night long was "excuse me, pardon me" and this place was SMALL enough as it was. Can we say fire codes anyone?

The show was incredible. He even played Now and Forever and it was so cute cause he was saying, "Remember when JC and I sang this?" to the MMC crew...aww. Absent of JC, but still good as gold. It was rememberable...I was so happy he played it. Wanted my video camera near, but anyways....Jessica, I called you during it..did you hear it?

So then, after the show we headed to McD's and the poor employee...we drove up through the drive through and when I asked for a Shamrock shake (the new flavor they have for St. Patty's Day) he said, "We don't have that, we have eggroll" and we were like, "Is that a new flavor?" and he said, "Umm, hold on...I mean Eggnog" and we BUSTED out laughing and he goes as serious as could be, "Are you laughing at me?" oops. So, Jane of ALL people says SO loudly TO him, "Just so you know, We ARE laughing" <.shakes my head in embarrassment> So I apologize for my crew and drive up to the window, which I was so embarrassed to do. He was nice, but I felt bad. <.oops> I am never traveling with Jane again.

So now we are home and it's getting to be about 3 in da mornin and we have to work tomorrow. We put on Tony's DVD and are being soothed by his soulful music. So much that Jonathan is snoozing on my bed as I type. Snoring a bit as well. But I have to kick him out cause he has to work at 7AM, where as I can sleep in till 11ish. Happiness.

Nice night altogether. Sorry for those who couldn't go....we missed ya!

So today was my day off. Thank goodness. My crew got in late last night from New York...had a grand ole time I heard <.grin> Good stuff. They went in to work while I ran errands and caught up on stuff around the house.

I did my laundry, cleaned up a bit, went to the bank, checked my mail, went to Target to get a couple of things (talked to AMY JO <.yay>), went to the gas station and the grocery store and by the time I came back home, Jonathan was off work and ready to hang out.

Jonathan brought me back a Mickey New York shirt. SO cute! So thoughtful of him too. <.awww> We went to the pool and hot tub and chatted. The pool is so nice. It was my first trip there cause honestly it hasn't been too good of weather for me to even consider a trip to the pool, but today was beautiful.

After the pool and hot tub, we came back to my place and chatted with the roomies. Then, ALex, Leslie, Steve, Nick, Jonathan and I headed to get some grub at the NY China Buffet. It was okay. I think I liked the other Chinese restaurant that Joaquin and I went to a little bit better though.

So then we all decide we are going to Jellyrolls for the evening. So, Nick, Steve, Leslie, Jane, Jonathan and I all get ready and go meet and greet tons of friendly faces. We ran into everyone. Jen and her crew were there. Happiness. Saw my good friends Chris and Charles who are visiting for spring break! Yay! Their roomie Steve came out to play as well! <.grin>

Carol Falter with her crew, Fernando and Juliet as well as Erika were all there as well. It was so cool to see everyone so randomly. I love Orlando.

Craziest run-in though was with a kid from my first program, Justin Martin, who used to work at Epcot Guest Relations far before I did and now no longer works for the company, but I don't think he remembered me, however he did remember my roomie who he was good friend's with. <.waves hey to EMILY!> So that was good. Random run-in though. <.sigh>

Leaving Jellyrolls, we ran into my neighbors and their crew. It was excitement all around!

So after Jellyrolls we all head back home. To home sweet home. I love Orlando...I love the fact that I can go somewhere and see everyone. "LOVE IT!" <.grin>

So tomorrow I have the day off again. Chris and Charles are gonna give me a ring. I might meet up with them at the parks...we shall see how tired I will be. I am completely warn out already.

Night all!

So, I am working at International Gateway, which is the window located outside of Epcot and what a day. So random. I thought it was going to be a boring day, and boy was I wrong. Since this is my Friday, I had been bumming all day, but then I looked up and saw a couple of guys walking towards me with strollers and I noticed one who looked famillar. I kinda stopped and looked again and said very quietly to my co-cast members, "oh my gosh, that is Joey Fatone from *NSYNC" and of course they didn't know who I was talking about or perhaps didn't hear me anyways.

I thought he was just walking towards the entrance of the gate, but he saw me and he veared towards me. <.silently screaming inside at this point> He could have picked the older gentlemen named Howard next to me, but instead he literally went out of his way to come to my booth. <.thought oh dear> He sticks his head close to the hole of my window and says, "Hey" <.ahhhhh> He lost his annual pass so I had to "remember" how to use the stupid system because at this point I was shaking, starch white, and not sure how to do anything. I had to see his Florida ID....like I needed to though, I already know his address. <.grin> I reissued his Annual pass and he was on his way. He looked scruffy with a growing beard and lots of earrings in his ears. He also had a cellphone ear piece in his ear as well. So nice though.

He was so friendly just like any other guest. It was just random and odd. Of all days to run into an *NSYNC boy.....and of course it had to be Joey again. I ALWAYS see him. I have met him three times now. Just random that it just so happens that I see him at work. Feel kinda silly though. Ah well. Makes me wonder if he recognized me, even just a little bit. I wonder. I know he meets tons of people everyday, but ya never know. He was with me here for a few minutes, you never know. Nothing was said regardless. I was doing my best to stop from shaking to give him his new ticket, I felt like a retard, plus I gave him the wrong booklet to keep his ticket in. Oh well. Carolyn=dork, but we all knew that.

So, now I will remain here until 9:30...maybe I will see him leaving. <.grin> Oh what a day! <.grin> And tomorrow are my days off...I can't wait!

So today I woke up and joined the working field...found out I am very lucky to do so. I worked in the lobby today and had some strange ones today, but all worked out for the most part.

Nina called me in and was all very sweet....and then asked me to do viewing. For some reason people don't like doing viewing. I don't mind it....but it was the first time I did it by myself. Basically, we rope off an area to maintain a private viewing area for special guests. You do a LOT of explaining to guests of what the private area is for. You get yelled at quite a lot there, but you do at the lobby as well, so not much different. You also get to see the fireworks so that is pleasant, plus take a lot of pictures. I enjoy the direct interaction with guests there...it's my favorite! <.grin

So, I talked to Katie! <.waves> Good to talk to her, it has been awhile! <.grin> Got my schedule for next week and unfortunately I have THREE shifts in ONE week starting at 6:45AM...ugh, and TWO of them are consecutive...so not happy about that. I am gonna be so tired. I am really not a morning person at all, but I will deal I suppose. Nothing I can do about it. Scheduler just hates me I suppose. <.grin>

Next week will be good times though. I am planning on seeing Tony Lucca on Tuesday night so again that will be fun. My crew comes back home on Monday from NY, so excitement all around there! The week after we are planning on attending one of FYC's spring break shows in Daytona hopefully, if the schedule allows it. We shall see.

Tomorrow is more work. I have to work on Monday as well, but then two days off. Yay! I can't wait. I have tons to catch up on as far as errands and sleep go. Excitement!

What a long day...and I am SO tired. I went to bed around 3:30AM and woke up at 7:30AM to meet Carol for breakfast. We went to the Magic Kingdom and started off the morning going to get a gift for her brother when she became a "guest situation" which was so hilarious...to start the day off. Then, we proceeded to humilate ourselves as being "Royal Falter Family of two" because it was under Carol's last name and in this very intimate and crowded seating area where we awaited to be called for our table assignment, they embarrassed us by saying "Family of TWO...F-A-L-T-E-R...raise your hand please" while we were making our way through the crowd (the other guests actually HAD children in their "family/party"). And they didn't treat any of the other guests that way....So embarrassing, yet funny at the same time.

So we ate in the Cinderalla Castle with Cinderalla, Prince Charming, Princess Aurora, Mary Poppins, and Belle. It was quite exciting. We had a really nice table next to the window and while we were enjoying our meal, Peter Pan literally scared the living daylights out of us by plastering himself against our window paine right in front of us, like he had flown into the glass. It was crazy. He acted like he wanted food, so we offered him bacon of all things and he shrugged against the glass because we couldn't open the window. <.saddness> It was SO cute though...right after that, he looked to his right and saw Captain Hook coming and he waved goodbye to us and ran the opposite direction. Felt kinda dumb for offering him bacon of all things...geez. <.grin>

Then, we got visited by Mary Poppins first, then Belle, Princess Aurora, and then Cinderalla. I enjoyed Cinderalla the best, of course. It was nice and pleasant and we got our pics with them. We were certainly the ONLY people not with children though....weird. Was for product knowledge though so it was fun. Ten minutes later, we see Captain Hook coming from where he had ran after Peter Pan, but this time with a feather in tote and Peter Pan running after HIM...he paused by us again and he waved to us with a silly grin...cute!

I think Peter Pan was the highlight for me the entire morning. After breakfast, we had some extra time to kill before I had to head to work so we got on the Carousel and rode some horseys. Excitement. Illeana called while we were there...it was SO good to talk to her again! *waves HEY* I miss her!

Back to the Poly to retrieve our cars and then I headed onto work. I was in the lobby today. Nothing too bad. Some "situations" but nothing I couldn't handle. It was all happiness and good times. Had some people not happy with me, but that happens too...just somethings are just not appropriate so I can't allow myself to do them. Too bad.

So, tomorrow I work the same shift and will get some extra sleep tonight thank goodness cause I am beat. We called the posse and they all made it to NY saftely...yay! Said it was 18 degrees and snowy everywhere. Ha! I am sweating here guys...have a good time though <.grin>

Jamie, Claire, and Lesley all said goodbye today. They watched the fireworks at Epcot tonight and what a good way to end their vacation though. They go back to cold Pittsburgh tomorrow...have a good trip peeps. Thanks for visiting!

Talked to my brother Jeff tonight. He finally got his PH.D! Whoo hoo! So excited for him. HAPPINESS! CONGRATS BRO...you deserve it! Dr. Smith now...<.grin> You go boy! Love ya!

I am tired....watching John Mayer's Live DVD...think this might put me to sleep....love it, but the music is so soothing that it makes me want to fall over and nap. Think I shall. Laters!

Crazy today. Started off with a 6:45AM shift at work...went with Jonathan this morning. Wasn't too crazy at work thank goodness...quite fun with almost the entire clan up in DRC. Funny occurrences especially with Jordan and Jonathan...that is all I will say about that. <.grin>

After work, headed to the bank to get some mulah, and then home to get some rest. We napped at Jonathan's and got *some* sleep in between phone calls and the annoying microwave alarm <.thanks Noel> <.grin> Then...headed to Best Buy where I made the oh-so-important purchase of the John Mayer Live CD as well as the crazy-purchase of the *NSYNC video DVD...strange....a DVD of all of *NSYNC's videos on MTV...what was I thinking? Oh well...I AM a fan. <.shrug> Head to Barnes and Noble, pick up Jonathan and to McD's we went for dinner. They all leave tomorrow at 5AM for NY...have fun guys and come back safe and sound! <.grin>

So then, I get a call from Jamie saying they are all ready to go. I pick them up at the Grand and we head on down to Margaritaville to see BlueStone Circle! My roomie told me today that a *guest* came into change an address and his addy was on BLUESTONE CIRCLE in Florida..isn't that crazy? Asked Dave where they got the name from...but apparently it wasn't from the street. Their preformance was rocking tonight. Definitely having a good time on stage. I enjoy them! \m/ Rock On! <.grin>

Crazy drunk boys were all over my crew though...nastyness. One tried to dance with me and that just was not happening so he moved on thankfully. Gross...but it happens...<.shrug>

Tony Lucca played tonight, but unfortunately I didn't make it to his performance this evening, but plan on going to next weeks! I can't wait! <.grin>

So tomorrow I dine with Cinderalla...and Carol. <.grin> Then, head onto work at the lobby. It shall be fun I can imagine! Good times. Nothing really planned for the evening time, but it is Friday night so something is bound to come up. Laters!

Good times had by all today. Got up around noon. Chatted with Kate, Carol, and Joaquin....made plans to meet up with Joaq...good times. Found out that CFTC dates were released! Happiness. In Miami yo. July 18, 19, 20th right Kate? Correct me if I am wrong...fun times!

Hung out with "Noel" <.grin> aka Jonathan most of the afternoon then hooked up with Joaquin for a tour of the villa and dinner at the China restaurant on 535. SO good! I missed Chinese food...good times!

Met up with Jane and Jonathan later to head on down to Criketeers Pub for Tony Lucca this evening. SO much fun! Such an intimate place where he was literally RIGHT there. AND so were his street team members, in full force. So cute...many traveled from NY and LA to see him here. Amazing. Nice crowd and fun atmosphere. Enjoyable.

While Jane is eyeing the room searching for JC, Jonathan turns to me and says "there is one of your band boys" and pointed to a beach-blonde skinny boy by the bar. Yep...there was Jared from I-4...see the connection? I-4 winning contest with Johnny Wright, Johnny Wright introduces Joey to I-4, Joey producing I-4 video, Joey knows JC, JC knows Tony...and I-4 is indirectly effected. Amazing how that works..and all in ORLANDO. I love this place. So...Jared SO sees me and his friend gazes over as well...probably some comment like, "there is one of my fans" <.giggle> yea and so I made eye contact and smiled...yea...nothing. Interesting...no smile back...not very nice my friend, you aren't that big yet.

So...moving on. Tony Lucca played a lot of new songs. On his break we bought his cd...only one choice available. I had hoped that he would have brought along the previous ones as well so I could collect, but nope. So...moving on....Tony was sitting right next to the place where the street team member was selling the CDs, and I asked her what time he was playing at the Borders on the 9th...and she was like, "Tony? What time...blah blah" and he looks at us and says, "umm I think 2ish, but check the website" Ummm okay..shouldn't you know? Hmm....guess not. So kinda funny.

As intimate as the place was and as close as I was to him...and even *kinda* talking to him, I didn't feel the need. I just wanted to hear him play. I think I am growing up...finally not twelve anymore. However, honestly if any member of *NSYNC had walked through that door, I could have definitely morphed into that twelve-year-old again...just somethin' about 'em. <.grin> Ah well, just thought it was interesting that although I grew up watching this guy, Tony, on the MMC, I felt really no need to talk with him or grab at him like a LOT of the other "street team members" and fans did. Funny to watch though. <.grin> Like an over 21, grab-a-thon, *NSYNC rally with only one boy to pawn over. Very interesting to say the least.

Listened some more...prayed he would play the two songs that I knew..and he did. The very LAST two...he played Kind and then my favorite Honestly For You. Happiness! The lyrics to the latter is actually on my side bar listed below if you are interested. I was so thrilled to hear it live. Very exciting.

Not too thrilled with the people hanging around us though. Red trouble was the dude who purposefully placed himself directly in my line of sight. Also, the loud and obnoxious people to our right playing darts and screaming while we tried to enjoy the soothing sounds coming from Tony on stage. Yea kinda difficult, but we succeeded in enjoying ourselves. Happiness all around for the day.

Work tomorrow...back to DRC....found out Carol and I are going to dine at the castle though on Friday so I am mucho excited. Product knowledge..yay! <.grin>

Yesterday was awesome. I woke up, got a call from Jonathan, ate Grape Nuts with him on his balcony and had a full morning of chats. <.grin> We hung out until about 5pm and then decided to start our day <.grin> so we went to Super Target and shopped for quite awhile. Fun stuff. Bought two pillows I really needed and wanted, bought Simple Plan's CD (I'd Do ANYTHING <.grin>), and John Mayer's DVD <.grin> YAY!

Jonathan got in my car and requested Fifth Year Crush...cute! <.grin>

Then, Jamie and her friends called to say they were in town. YAY! So, we went to pick them up at Downtown Disney and brought them to the villas to hang out. Fun stuff...they are adorable. Lesley had never been to Disney at all so it is really all very exciting to her, and Claire had been when she was 13 so she doesn't remember too much. It's gonna be fun for them. Nice girls. And they love *NSYNC so who can go wrong? <.grin> Kate, I showed them your JC's pics and they were so jealous <.giggle> SO cute!

So, after we dropped them off at the All-Star Movies, we headed back to meet the crew at TGIFridays. We met Anthony, Jordan, Alex, Carol, Carol's friend Rob, and their group of friends hanging around as well. Fun stuff. We ate and hung out. I love our crew...they rock my world <.grin> For you Carol, for you! \m/ <.grin>

So...then Jonathan and I went to McD's to get a Shamrock shake..good stuff...came home and mixed the much-needed chocolate shavings in it and settled down for a long midnight chat. We ended up staying up until 4AM just chatting. It was nice. It is SO good to have that boy home....you have no idea.

So today is TONY LUCCA. I am SO excited! A fun-filled day of resting for me and fun in the evening time! Whoo hoo! Catch ya'll laters....

Well starting with yesterday....it was a fun day at work on the phones then headed on down to Margaritaville where Alex, Jorge, Jane, Steve, Leslie, Becca, Mike, and I had some fun with BlueStone Circle. I love those boys. John, of course, was our waiter and it was good times had by all! They can't wait to go back! <.grin> Look what I have started....<.grin>

Then, this morning Leslie wakes me up telling me that Jonathan is home. YAY! But not to wake him up cause he is exhausted, so I wait patiently and write him a letter...dropped it off and headed onto work. I was happy enough just knowing he was home...but I wanted to see him as soon as I could.

Got to work and immediately was told that the envelope laying on the help desk was brought for me. So, I opened it and it was the sweetest thing. I had retrieved some masks for a guest for her class (22 of them) and she had sent me a thank you note with pictures of the kids (with and without the masks <.grin>) along with cards from the kids themselves thanking me and EPCOT for donating the masks AND a note to my manager thanking me. How sweet was that? So my manager Maryanne told me she wanted to show it to our VP of EPCOT. That was just a really sweet thing for them to do. That made my day right off the bat.

Then, I had really great guests today. No bad situations...really nice people for the most part and that made it fun. I really had a good day. Then what made it even better was getting to come home and see Jonathan. I really missed him. I was SO happy opening my door and seeing him standing there. <.grin> I just couldn't stop hugging him. I told him he can't leave me anymore! I honestly felt a void in my life not having him here...and now it feels complete...now that he is back. <.yay>

Got to do a van run to France and Journey for John and that was mucho fun. Cute France boys...yay!

So, I found out a couple days ago that we are cross-uing to Magic Kingdom...yea don't know anything about MK....oh dear. BUT, it will be a challenge and a learning experience. So yay I guess. Just need to bone up on my MK map skills and learn something about it to be able to assist guests. Wish me luck.

I have the next couple of days off and I am planning on hanging out with the buds, catching up with JJ and going to see Tony Lucca...it shall be fun!

Catch ya on the flip side!

Even though today is Saturday, I am not busy at work with hardly any phone calls so I am gonna answer the Friday Five questions for yesterday.

1. What is your favorite type of literature to read (magazine, newspaper, novels, nonfiction, poetry, etc.)?
*I love to read magazines. It seems that even if they are absent from quality reading choices, you can still be visually stimulated and capture my interest regardless of the material to be complete honest. Plus, it is fun reading that doesn't require too much concentration and it relaxes me.

2. What is your favorite novel?
*I really love children's books so instead of a favorite "novel" I will say my favorite "book" is The Giver and leave it at that.

3. Do you have a favorite poem? (Share it!)
*I do....but not going to share <.grin>

4. What is one thing you've always wanted to read, or wish you had more time to read?
*I would love to read A Beautiful Mind, but unfortunately I do not have the time to do so. I saw the movie and although it freaked me out, it certainly did intrique me so I would love to read more about the main character's life and experiences.

5. What are you currently reading?
*Currently, I am reading whatever I can read on the internet that is accessible and easy for when I actually have time to read. Check my sidebar for current online novels that I am reading. <.grin>

So yesterday was a good day. Worked...and it went by pretty fast. <.grin> Quite busy on the phones, not so much in the lobby. Came home and saw that my roomies were at dinner. Hung out and vegged out pretty much. Needed time alone and to rest so that was good.

Today I work in the phone room again. Happiness. Kind of like it some days...some days just want to sit all day long. Then, tonight is MARGARITAVILLE! WITH BLUE STONE CIRCLE! So excited! Everyone's coming so I can't wait. Also, Jonathan is suppose to be making his way back home today so I can't wait to see him as well! <.happiness>

It's been a few weeks since I have seen BLUE STONE CIRCLE so I cannot wait!

Also...I was in the shower this morning listening to the radio and TONY LUCCA came on saying he is playing here, IN ORLANDO! Whoo hoo! He never plays in ATL or ORL, I am stoked! <.grin> How much better can it get? Happiness all around. He is playing at Criketers Arms on I Drive on March 4th! I cannot wait....who wants to go? <.grin>