Today I woke up early to meet up with Kevin and his family at Epcot. Traffic was kind of crazy. The park was also kinda crazy. We met up in the parking lot and I got to meet his mom, uncle, and two cousins Dylan and Conner (the cutest two boys ever). They are the nicest people that I have met in a long time. *SO* nice.

I hung out with them for a bit. We went on Spaceship Earth first which wasn't too bad of a wait. It was extremely busy in the park but Dylan had needed a wheelchair cause he had to stay off of his leg so that made it a bit easier to use an alternate entrance most of the time. The kids were so fun. They were excited about everything. They had never been to Disney World at all. They were so appreciative of everything and I just adored them. "Sweet" So cute!

We headed over to the East side, going through Innoventions on the way to look at how Test Track was looking on a wait time and while walking through Kevin coughed (oh yes boy, this is being recorded in *the* journal for me to remember always!) and apparently he thought he had *lost* something cause he started looking at the ground with his hands open and in front of him. A cast member came over and asked if he needed help finding something. I asked him the same thing and he told me that he had coughed and felt something come out and he was looking for where it went. And I said "Look at your hand" *THE* funniest thing of the day. We started dying laughing....he had coughed up something and it was on his hand....gross. So...he told the story to his uncle and mom and we just start laughing all in Innoventions, dying laughing. Hilarious. I hadn't laughed that hard in awhile. Thanks Kevin! You had to have been there apparently, but it was good times. And oh yea...all throughout the day..it was brought up. Good times!

On our way to the west side we saw that Mission:Space and Test Track were pretty crazy in those areas so we headed to Universe of Energy and went on that. It is a nice long ride so it was good. Then, headed to The Living Seas. We got to see them feeding the fish and saw a glimpse of the Dolphins. Went to The Land after that. We were pretty hungry so we got a bite to eat there. It was really good. I think everyone was ready for a nice resting break.

Went on Living with the Land Boat ride...and right before we were about to get on the boat, the cast member, Steve, recognized me and said, "You aren't working today?" and said to the manager that I was not allowed to play, kiddingly and then the manager said, "Where do you work at?" and Steve answered Guest Relations before I could. Hmm...not really recognizing Steve but nice to know he knows who I am. Interesting.

When leaving the land, I was gonna head on out cause I had some errands to run before taking Jordan to the airport. Plus I knew they needed some family time to spend together. They were so cool to let me hang out with them and I really would have loved to stay with them. When I was saying goodbye, Conner said, "Aw, do you *really* have to go?" and it was so cute. I loved those boys. So nice and a-dor-a-ble!

Kevin's mom was so nice and so genuine. I really liked getting to talk to her. Kevin's uncle was so nice! He was very funny and reminded me of a perfect role model and fun dad at the same time. Kevin has a great family and I loved spending time with them. It made me think that if I have any VIP tour go half as good as today went in just meeting a family for the first time and spending time with them at the parks then I am set and ready to go. Cutest people ever. Thank you Kevin for sharing them with me.

I ran into Jordan, Libby, and Rachel at the front of the park by coincidence. Hung out with them at the Leave a Legacy part for a bit and actually had a really fun time just at the entrance of the park. Strange? Yes. Saw Joey Boone in VIP. He is so funny. I put some of my trash on the ground for a *second* as I took a photo and when I was done, I looked and it was gone. A child picked it up (a GUEST!) and threw it away for me. I felt like a chump. But at the same time very impressed that she did that.

Got home and took JHey to the airport. It was so sad to see him go. It has been such a quick week. I miss you already my friend! Good to have you here.

Came home and Leslie and Pat came to pick me up. We went out to dinner at Philly Connection and then to Wal-mart to pick up some things. Becca had sent me a Christmas present with Leslie and she gave me Palm Tree *plastic* cups which I ADORE. A beautiful star necklace and palm tree socks (grin). THANKS BECCA! They are awesome! Leslie gave me ornaments that are stars for my palm tree and a candle along with a Disney tin! So cute! You rock girl!

Got home and been chatting with the roomie. Haven't seen him in days. Been crazy with our schedules for both of us. Good to catch up.

I am exhausted but I finally get to sleep in tomorrow. I have to work tomorrow around 4ish until 2 in the morning, but we are gonna make it FUN cause it *is* New Year's Eve. No kiss this year though it looks like...hmm.

I forgot to mention that yesterday before I met Chris (grin), I had helped a guest with a fax and got to spend some extra conversation time with him. He asked what my major had been in school and when I told him communication he said that I was very good at that and was very nice in giving me compliments about my choices in my career move at the moment and I appreciate that. Just wanted to mention it.

Going to head to bed and sleep in a LOT tomorrow!

Okay...as JHey just said to me "Is this gonna be one of those Warning: Long Post Ahead type of posts?" Yep..well maybe not, but it will be an important one at least...and why you ask? Well, keep on reading...

First of all. I have been working quite a lot lately and I am almost completely burnt out, but not quite.

Last night Tye called me when I was on my way home from work and asked if I was hungry. He made us dinner. Awww. He made really good spagetti and had garlic/cheese bread which was *so* good. Jamie came over! Yay, the princess is visiting us again! She just needs to move down here. So we had good chats. Libby came over and we watched A Walk To Remember which apparently is Switchfoot's main movie, cause they are all throughout it. Great soundtrack! Good times! Went to bed exhausted and woke up late to meet my buds. Oops. I am so tired right now though...

I had a really good day today and the past couple of days, so that is a plus.

Today, I met up with B and Rach outside of Epcot. Tom came up to me (recognized me in my day gear) and was cute in asking me what I thought I was doing? Playing of course Tom...it's property knowledge my friend. He laughed.

Hung out with B and Rach. We did three things that I have never done at Epcot before so it really *was* property knowledge for me.

We first went to Test Track's post show area and did the "commercial ride" and it was okay, but the headset smelled and my forehead stuck to it. Gross. The hand stick was gross and I just wanted to *not* hold on anymore, but it was a rule, so I did, but we hightailed it to the bathroom after visiting there.

Before we left though, Rach convinced Beth to try to "win" a car from the computer questionaire they had. So, Beth and I both did it at different computers and as I was saying that I had lost, B said "Ugh, I think it says winner?" and so I went over to her and looked and it did. "WINNER!" And she threw up her hands and said *very loudly* "I AM A WINNER!" and people started coming over and saying "Oh my gosh, did you win...she won...oh my gosh" and we touched the screen to finish and see what she won.

She won a plastic Test Track play toy vehicle.

*giggle* Funny as can be! We laughed so hard...She is in the drawing to win a car, but only won a toy this time around, but VERY funny.

Went to Mexico after that to look around...then to China to see Reflections of China. Very good and updated film. Good times! Then onto Italy for chocolate and France for Ice Cream and Crepes. Ate quickly and headed into Impressions De France. Good film, but China's was better in my opinion.

Took some pics..I will add later when I am less sleepy.

Headed back to Mission:Space to use our fast passes and enjoyed the ride. Rachel felt a bit blue...but B survived it well. Ran into Jim Korkis after the ride was done. Nice guy...very friendly and seems to care about people.

I had to run to work, so I got ready and headed to the lobby. It was an incredibly busy day. Always a line. Always craziness. Always concerns and complaints, but for the most part, I had a great day and no problems whatsoever.

I was pre-ordering the line in the lobby and helping guests left and right and not really paying too much attention to things going on around me. I finished helping a guest and went to answer general questions or any candlelight or dining concerns in the line and stopped dead in my tracks when I came face to face with the next guest in line.

"Can I help with any general questions or candle...light?" And that was it. Face turned bright red, all words lost meaning, my breathing stopped, my heart was racing and I forgot my name. Chris Kirkpatrick was directly in front of me. Chris...Kirkpatrick...my favorite member of my favorite group *NSYNC...crap...and what do I say? Kinda rudely (I might add) I say "Questions, yes? no?" and he said "Wheelchair?" and I asked "You want to rent one?" Duh Carolyn....

So I direct him to "exit the park" MORON CAROLYN!!! (EXIT THE LOBBY!) and blah blah blah, I don't even remember, I probably gave him directions to the Magic Kingdom for all I know...I wasn't thinking at all. So Chris kinda huffed a bit (not rudely, but just in an annoyed fashion) and there was a young girl with him and a little person and they all just walked out. I felt kinda bad, but I was so surprised to see him in front of me, and I didn't know how to respond to him at all, let alone actually give him correct information to rent a wheelchair.

Why can't popstars understand that they can't just unexpectedly come up to me and expect me to act rationally or be able to assist them in any normal way that I can everyone else?

So....I immediately can't assist anyone else in the huge line..so I go to the back and literally just fall on the floor. I huddled myself in a ball and just couldn't control my excitement. Apparently all the people in the back knew that I had been talking to Chris and they were freaking out with me. Robert and Darren kept saying "Now, how are *you* gonna be able to do VIP tours if you react like this" and kidding me about it, but really I think I handled myself incredibly well...plus I don't freak out during the conversation, only after. I can't help it if I loose my train of thought or breathing capabilites when I come near *any* *NSYNCer. This is not my fault. It is a control they have over me. So strange.

So...I pull myself together but apparently everyone knows about it within a half an hour. Including people not even in the area. John Dontrich comes in saying "oh my gosh, it's Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC" while I am with a guest....*giggle* funny my friend!

I could not breathe. What is wrong with me? It could have been *anyone* else, but HE had to be the one I saw today. Why not Bill Clinton, Julia Roberts, Drew Carey, or even Michael freaking Jackson and I would not have reacted that way. Only with an *NSYNC member. I am a freak. Fire me now.

So that was my day in a nutshell.

Had a crazier evening and enjoyed most of it. Nice people, crazy people, fun people, and nonstop complaining people. But a good day all in all. I am just *SO* exhausted.

Tomorrow is my day off. I am gonna meet Kevin and family at the parks and let them have a fun-filled day at Epcot. Gonna get some stuff done and take a long nap. Then New Years stuff...it's gonna be CRAZY!

Hope ya'll enjoyed that long post dealing with "stupid" Carolyn...I should have asked Chris if he remembered "Stupid". Hmm..so much I could have said or done differently, but no..instead I freak out. Good move Carolyn. Good move..

OH! And back to important day to day life queries of Carolyn. That song is Motorcycle Driveby THANK YOU JOCELYN. And what is sad...is that I have owned that darn CD for years and NEVER KNEW that song was THAT song. AND it is Kevin's favorite song and apparently The Curve actually SANG it at their concert I first saw and all this and I had *no* clue. I am a moron. But happy now that I have it. Thanks for your help girl! You rock!

Yesterday I worked at Candlelight and had an overall good day. Got great news from Traci! YAY! Congrats. You rock!

Had some not so nice guests, but then again I had some great guests as well, so that made me happy. Went to lunch with Joey Boone. Had good chats.

Today, I had a tour. It was a great tour. Changed things up a bit. It was fun and I think it was a bit more informative and entertaining...or at least I tried to make it be that way. Vinnie did a great job being my ambassador. He was fun.

My guests were really cool. They asked a lot of questions and were always being very positive about everything. After the tour, I went to lunch with Joey Boone yet again (my lunch buddy) and we met up with Vinnie, Leo, and Tatiana.

Headed home and got lots of stuff done today. I cleaned a bit, went and paid some bills, caught up on my phone calls and drama.

Been listening to Switchfoot all night. I am in love. Nick gave me the CD and I love it! They rock. So I come along to a song that I know. And it was from the movie A Walk To Remember. Who would have known? They rock! I am gonna try so hard to go to their show in Palmetto, Fl with Nick on the 23rd. YAY!

I have been searching..trying to find that darn song that Third Eye Blind sang at their show that I freaked out about cause I had been trying to figure out who sang it...now that I know who sang it..I still can't find the song or lyrics anywhere...grr. All I know is it says "I never felt so alive" and it's slow...but I keep searching and getting Deep Inside of You lyrics which is a good song, but not the one I am wanting. Grr.

Going to work again tomorrow (do I ever get a break? Yep...on Tuesday!) at Candlelight and then hopefully I will get to see B and Rach on Monday morning before heading into work again. I hope!

Carlos...I *finally* got Promise from Matchbox Romance. I love it! Thanks yo!

Good times!

So yesterday was Christmas Eve. Can you believe it. Even crazier...today was Christmas. Crazy.

Yesterday I worked at the window with Joey Boone. Good times. My Christmas Eve dinner was spent with him, eating Krystals out of the vending machine and doriotos. Interesting. Good talks..I enjoy that boy. He makes me laugh.

Had wonderful guests at the window. "You are great at what you do!" Thank you sir. He rocked! Most of my guests were incredibly wonderful, grateful, and happy. I adored them! Good day that I had.

I was leaving work and heading into Cast Services where I saw Brad Rex hanging out Christmas cookies and cider to thank us for being there on Christmas Eve. I thought that was awesome of him. He is one of our top guys and he could have very well been home at that time of the night to be with his family, but he was thanking us instead. He rocks for that!

Came home, changed and went to pick up JHey at work. Brad had got me a Figment figurine, cookies, and candle. How sweet is he? Collected JHey and we came home, changed, met up with Tye and headed onto Libby's. Talked to JJanis and then played Trivia Pursuit Pop Culture DVD Version. I sucked at it, but Janie rocked it out! We still lost though. *frown*

Stayed up until fiveish...we opened presents around four or so. It was fun. We had a "Jone's Christmas" where we went from youngest to oldest and went around the room opening gifts. I got some good pics which I will post later when I have time.

After presents, we crashed on the floor. I about froze all night...brr. Woke up to Leo's phone call wishing me a "Merry Christmas Beautiful!" I adore that boy...now I know for sure why we are getting married. *giggle* I woke everyone else up and we watched a bit of The Christmas Story and then watched the WDW Christmas Parade...which my mother *thought* I was at...too bad it was filmed two weeks ago. But good times!

Libby made monkeybread...turning into the "Ohme's Christmas" YAY! It was really good. She added pecans, but they worked! Great job Libster!

Headed home and opened my presents from my family. Very sweet of them! Thank you all. I love you and miss you! *grin*

Got ready for work....the second that I arrived it was a madhouse. Anne and I were laughing going into work and pulling our hair out by the end, but it still was an overall good day, full of magical experiences.

I assisted guests to the Magic Kingdom where Marc helped me out with balloons (Aww) and made magical moments for them. Realized how incredibly blessed I am. Incredibly BLESSED!

Went back to the lobby and assisted as "TOAD" (Trainer on all day) and tried to keep the line down as much as possible. It was crazy! I extended. I had a couple of guests who were very persistent in blaming my role and the company for their lost items...by the end of the night, they were both found and the guests had *big* feet in each of their mouths. HA! Disney is *magical* and no ONE stole your stuff. I am glad they will have their stuff tomorrow though...even if they were rude to me.

One of the lost items was hilarious "HEL-LO" so cute! And "Bye Bye" so sadly said. We got pictures...I love Nina. *grin* Good times!

Came home and found JHey and Tye. I am so ready to crash but had to update...will put pics up soon! I promise.

Merry Christmas to all...and to all...a good *crazy and good times* night!

Well, last night was interesting to say the least. This post will show all the enjoyment I am getting out of my new digital camera that I *love*!

After leaving the boys at MK, I headed to do some shopping at Downtown Disney. Had some luck there but only after a couple of hours of shopping, but good times in the end.

JHey called and said he and his friend Rachel were headed to Beaches and Cream to eat dinner and had ran into my "band boys" a few times in Epcot. I planned on meeting JHey and Rachel there later so I came home and hung out a bit then headed on down to Epcot to meet up.

Kevin and kids were in the UK and just met up with Christie. She had been working all day. She is adorable. I enjoy her. We had been talking all day about how Kevin wanted someone (anyone) to run up to him screaming "OH MY GOSH, IT'S KEVIN FROM FIFTH YEAR CRUSH" so...I did. It was hilarious. Dave acted for real as the bodyguard and Donovan kept saying "yes,yes" to me taking a picture and whatnot. Funny times. I think Kevin enjoyed it as well. Fan and Drummer! "Carolyn, I am so glad you came back" Aww thanks Donovan! "Me TOO!" Aww Dave...ya'll are adorable! Thanks!

Afterwards, we headed to America and got some refreshments. We basically went back and forth from the UK to Itay all night long. It was funny. Those boys crack me up. Then, we met some people that I never got introduced to, in France and while there had some time alone with Donovan...smooth guy. Then Dave came...very funny instance. Those kids crack me up.

Walked around a lot. Headed over to Italy for viewing and I felt so bad cause we lost the boys at some point and Donovan went to the restroom so we kept crawling over a guest in a wheelchair cause she was parked right at the entrance of the area. I felt bad, but there was no other way to get in.

We all watched the fireworks. Rachel was very nice and Jordan had a good time. We were all going crazy and having a good time. Everyone enjoyed their "magical" day so I was glad about that.

Came home and hung out with the peeps. Jane and Libby came over (whew...good. Some of the drama was lifted and placed on me...and I am okay with that..I am forgivable *grin*) and then they all chatted with JHey and Tye, who just got back last night. He is okay, which is good. I am glad he is back.

Talked to Jason a bit last night. Not so sure it was a "happy" conversation for me, but it cleared up a lot and now I just have to accept it. Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Had fun with JHey and Tye just chattin and hanging out until the wee hours of the morning and then crashed...hard. Gonna wrap presents today and then head to work on Christmas Eve. And I am okay with that...tomorrow is gonna be the hardest. We shall see how it goes.

I think tonight the plans are that we will all get together at whatever time we all get off, at Libby's and spend the night and have an *early* Christmas then we will all go to work. That's the plan!

My family are my friend's here and I adore them as well as each and every one of them far and wide in the country....and my family. I miss you guys and I love you!

Wow. Christmas is only two days away. I can't believe it. I am still not done with all the things I need to do. Drama.

So yesterday was a pretty good day. I worked in the lobby a good part of the afternoon, then headed onto AA for candlelight. Got photographed several times by an assumed professional photographer, but we really weren't sure of that. Strange. Felt like I was at a photo shoot.

Al Weiss was going to that Candlelight show so his "people" picked up their passes. Very cool. Had a good time with Olga, Claire, Tim, Anthony, and Tom. Good times! Funny people.

After work I hooked up with Jane who had picked up JHEY from the airport! Good times. He's back! We got ready and headed to Joey Boone's Christmas party. It was intimate and a good time. Lots of food. He made my holiday season complete by making sausage balls (just like my momma makes them, but mini sized). He also made Canadian Cheese Soup...how happy was I?

I spent loads of time with Shorty and Ariel (the two doggies whom I adore) and hung out with everyone just chattin. It was good times. Brought home snacks...it was so good!

Stayed up talking with Jordan and catching up. Woke up this morning to go get his ID from Access Control and then headed to MK. We rode Splash Mountain and I got a bit wet...ran into Kevin while he was doing a VIP Tour...he's so cute in his plaid. Haven't seen him in awhile, good to see him. Headed up front to meet up with Kevin, Donovan, and Dave. Good kids...glad to see them!

Kevin's shirt said "I have no money, I have no car, I have no job, I am in a band" How perfect is that? Good times...(Kevin started saying Good times-SCORE...got another on board).

Donovan is so cute..."Seen this outfit before?" *giggle* You are still cute my friend. And Dave was a lot more vocal since the past two times I have ever met him and I got to know him a bit better. Funny kid. You could just laugh with those three wherever you go.

First stop was to Space Mountain where it was originally a 55 minute wait, but it turned into way more than that due to technical difficulties but we plowed through and were pretty patient and just chatting. Good times! It was worth it. Great ride.

Next...we head to Mickey's Philarmagic while I went and got fast passes for The Haunted Mansion. Met back up with them in line...that took awhile to. It was busy in the park today..big shocker, but still..it was good times. While in line they were busy trying to figure out how we are gonna work it when FYC comes to the parks and they need their entourage and tour guide with them. So we were playing parts, I was the tour guide, Donovan was the "yes/no guy" and Dave was the bodyguard. Jordan was gonna be the "fan" and of course Kevin was the star. It was laughable...we weren't that great at our jobs, but funny nonetheless. It will be funny to look back at that once they do make it big. I have faith. A little magic happens everyday.

JHey left after that and headed to Epcot. I walked around the parade route with the boys and then headed on my way. I came home to eat and now have to go shopping. Kinda dreading the crowds, but I have to do it. Wish me luck!

I woke up around 9AM this morning to head to work so I could meet up with some peeps to get them into the park, but unfortunately they got sick and couldn't make it. I hope they get better soon...it sucks to be sick. Ah well...went and hung out a bit around the park. It was *SO* busy today. Start of our crazy holiday season at Epcot.

Went to work at AA in the kiosk. It was a pretty good day. It was fun with the peeps I was working with....Got to give some badges to some pretty high up people at Disney today. A couple were executives, one was a part of the singing group American Vibe (very cool and very nice), some in other entertainment areas and some were my own bosses, so very cool. They were all very nice.

Found out that both Joe Will AND Brian Formby actually came to the Beach Club (one on Monday and one on Friday) and they totally missed seeing me. HOW can you miss seeing me? I am in the front and on the floor. It was random, but I can kinda understand the Friday night one because I wasn't all there really, but on Monday, unless I was in the bathroom which was minimal...I was hard to miss. Hmm...but glad to know they came anyways. Good times!

So Honestly will be opening up for Big Sky in Florida in February, but not in Orlando...no...in Tallahassee...ugh...sadness..I want to go. We shall see. AND they are playing with Left Front Tire...how crazy is that? Blast from my past. Good bands stick together though. Although LFT is entirely punk, but rockin! "I'm not trying to bring you down (I'm not trying to bring you dowwwwwwwwwwn" Good times! I miss my B!

Carlos...you are too funny...that tattoo is crazy! It looks like it hurt a lot! I like the photos though!

I was *so* tired today, I just want to get into bed and sleep for days, but I have so much to do that I feel like I can't even shut my eyes.

So I posted some pics that I took with my *new* digital camera on my FYC page if you want to check them out from the PI shows this past week. Just scroll down and you will see a few. I didn't take very many cause my card only holds a few at a time...need a new one of those, but it's a start.

Tomorrow I have to work again...BUT then I have a day off...and I have SO much to do, but I am so happy that I can finally sleep in. Happiness.

Everyone loved my parents. "They are *so* cute!" Yea, I know. I am glad they got to come and hang out! It was good times!

My momma made me my favorite cookies and brought them down to me. How happy am I? I love them so much. They are chocolate with powdered sugar. Messy? Yes! But that is what help makes them so good.

I am gonna hit the sack. I am exhausted. I will talk soon!

Well...where in the world do I start. What a crazy couple of days.

Warning: Post *will* be long and as detailed as I can remember...that might not be saying much, but I will try to say the least.

Thursday I worked at the wonderful DRC and then headed to Candlelight. It was good times with Leo as always...after work, I met up with my parents who just got in to Orlando! Good times. I had a couple of surprises for them. Anne helped us out and got us into the Candlelight show which was incredible and they loved it! Met up with Leo and Erika and watched it with them!

Derrick Johnson was the conducter and he is the nicest guy. I helped his party out one night for the show viewing and he was so friendly...I was glad that he was the conducter that night...he also arranged the entire show so that is cool too. Edward James Olmos rocked! I adore him. He was the dad in the movie Selena and he just an all-around nice person. Good times!

We then headed over to my good friend Joey Boone for Illuminations viewing for the evening, where we had the *best* view in the park. It was great and my parents were impressed and had a very good first night in O-town.

Parents were tired so they went back to their resort while I headed on down to meet up with the FYC boys at PI. Good times! Overall, fourteen people came to see FYC that I knew! Rock on. Nick came along with his sister a bit later, Stacey Patrone brought her whole family...I adore her! Joe, Chris, and Rich throughly enjoyed FYC! They rocked it out!

Sarah and her friend Joelle came and loved them as well! JACKIE! FINALLY! I got you out to a show...and even when Leslie didn't come that night. And she brought her boyfriend and two friends, one of which was cracking me up, "FYC ROCKS!" He loved them! Wanted a CD and everything...good guy! "I am friend's with some characters...BUT I AM STRAIGHT!" Added disclaimer! *giggle*

Leo and Carlos came by later and Carlos rocked it out. He typically likes punkish/hard rock bands that scream, but thank goodness he arrived when FYC was playing something a bit harder and he loved it! Leo said he was coming so we could set the date for our marriage...it's gonna work out! We are getting married so he can stay in the country and not go back to Brazil...open marriage of course! *grin* Love ya Leo!

I felt bad for Jason...he wasn't feeling well but he did awesome...all three nights. Guy was crazy this night. Funny guy. When he gets in the mood, he can crack me up. He was certainly a talker that night. Kevin too...but he normally is a talker *grin* in a good way as well! Fish was cool as usual.

Came home and crashed...to wake up early to meet the parents and have our version of Christmas...a little early. We put the presents under my palm tree verison of a Christmas tree (which I have mentioned, I LOVE! *grin*) and opened gifts. They got me a digital camera! How happy am I? NEW TOY! I haven't figured it out completely yet, but I am working on it. I know how to do the basics by practicing on others, but still a bit confused. I shall be a quick learner though!

Got my parents into Disney's Animal Kingdom and had to leave them to go to work....I did *not* want to leave...it's my favorite park. Sucked! Moving on...went to work and hung out at candlelight most of the day. Had fun times with my co-workers. Linda cracks me up! Yea you do!

Saw my parents a little bit as they wandered around Epcot a bit! They brought me back some of their dinner from Nine Dragons in China...yummy. Love that!

After work, changed and again went to meet up with the buds at the Beach Club. This was a fun...and ummm interesting night. I decided it would be fun to have a couple of drinks. Leslie did the same. Good times. Lots of jumping (yet again) and lots of dancing/singing. So...we are having a good time, meeting lots of new people: Christy and Lisa (the cutest blondes ever!), two girls that I hardly remember...but were very nice as I remember them to be *giggle*, Tiffany, weirdo girl, random dudes..whom I will speak of in a moment...and yea so..

These guys were fun. They just wanted to have a good time. They were all dancing during the DJ's set (FYC's break) and Kevin sees a dollar bill lying on the ground...he wanted it, but I suggested him asking who's it was or giving it the bartender...he just walked on by, so I asked the dancers if it belonged to any of them. Apparently not....they just kinda danced around me and ignored the question...So the older guy pulls out a wad of cash and says "You are a beautiful girl...why isn't there anyone dancing with you or buying you drinks?" and I just kinda laughed it off...while he grabs me and leslie and brings us over to PJ (our bartender), slaps a $50 on the bar and says, "Whatever they want...let them spend it all" Umm bad idea. Open bars and free drinks...bad idea. Good times.

So...Leslie and I enjoyed ourselves...but drama came with that. Not gonna go too much into the drama, but basically I made a couple of friends extrememly mad at me. *frown* Not cool of me, but I know...I just don't like people worrying over me. I take personal responsiblilty for my actions and it's my choice. No matter what. Yes, it *is* nice to know they care, but then again I need to accept my decisions as my decisions.

Got home and crashed big time around 3AM or so. Woke up at 7:30AM to meet up with the parents for a day at the parks. SO you can only imagine how I am feeling right now at 3:30AM after no nap...and feeling like crap. BUT..the day was good times! Probably one of the best. We started out at MGM, headed to Riverside to show my ID for a friend's room, went to Philly Connection for lunch (no David Shannon, but next time!), went to Old Navy and bought out the store, then onto Publix and bought out *that* store...then back to my apartment and onto Epcot. Dad and I rode Mission:Space and he LOVED it! Mom didn't want to chance it, probably a good idea for her. Saw John Dontrich, Cheiko, Tatiana, and Jean-Phillipe in the lobby while my mom hung out there for a bit.

Went and ate Chinese in America (random isn't it?) and watched a bit more of the Candlelight...then headed to buy some stuff and out the gate so dad could photograph the fireworks from afar and so mom and I could sit in the warmness of the car. Whew...what a day...and it wasn't over. The parents agreed to come see a bit of FYC's show...so they came out. They liked it, but said it was a bit too loud in there for them so they headed out. Understandably. God bless them for trying and coming! I was so surprised at that.

DONOVAN was there! AND DAVE and his girlfriend! They are too cute! Saw Courtney and Stephanie, Leslie came shortly after, and Tiffany was there too! Good times! Good group that night! Weirdo girl was attacking everyone and being crazy as usual...kinda freaky. Ran into Christy and Lisa again. They are adorable. Lisa was drunk off her butt...and so loving. *giggle* SURPRISE...MIKEY AND PHIL came too! They are funny dudes. I love those peeps...good times had by all.

People had a few "bones to pick" with me..oops, but all was out of love..I think. Except the fact that Kevin wouldn't talk to me the entire night except at the end..that made me feel like crap, but it was good in the end. Jason was really nice in asking about my Christmas plans, but all is good. And Guy is a good guy! Really he is!

Best part of this evening: THE TWELVE YEAR OLDS CLIMBING ALL OVER THE BOYS! So cute! They were freaking out...and granted the FYC boys are *incredible* and *hot*...but still, it was just so weird...how funny was that? Hilarious! Just as bad as weirdo..

Helped the boys take their equipment to the van and got a ride out of it. Thanks boys! No turn here...no here...no there. Craziness. Meeting a couple of them outside Epcot tomorrow to start their grand day at the parks. Good times for them, while I (of course) work.

I have *so* much to do...it's not even funny. I was quite popular today in receiving phone calls though...Joey Boone, Jordan (glad to hear from ya), Leslie, Amy JO (NSYNC? Where? *grin*), Mr. Jason Walls/Fifth Year Crush "Is that the only reason you called me?", etc....weird things occur when you least expect it.

Funniest quote of the evening? "I'll text message ya" Mr. Mikey Sanchez...yea I know when you text message me, and it's not *just* so say hi now is it? *giggle*

Amy JO: I MISS YOU..thought about you today! "WHERE IS MY CHAPSTICK?" I was craving...it's amazing.

Now I am just getting random in my post cause I have nothing else to say, but I am so tired I can't stop...so weird.

I had a good time tonight...think it was my favorite night...well maybe not, but either way...good times!

Can't wait until January!

So this morning was awesome...I woke up to my alarm radio with *NSYNC singing "Merry Christmas...HAPPY HOLIDAYS" What a wonderful wake-up call. I could only think of one thing that could possibly be better, but this will do. *grin*

Work was fun today. I worked at the candlelight kiosk again..good times. Got to work theater twice today, but it was *so* cold that my legs literally froze...but it was fun cause Patty actually waited to get me to do theater...nice! Probably cause I was just a familiar face, but that reason will do for me! Good times.

I am watching FYC and they crack me up...mostly their bassist at the time, Eric, who is hilarious...never got to meet the guy, but he cracks me up. The other artists who were on the bill with FYC at the camp tour are really good. I am a big fan of FeFe Dobson already and I have just seen a bit of her on tape. Very cool. She just played a show along side Mr. Clay Aiken and the incredible almost edible *grin* JC Chasez in Atlanta...that yes..I missed...ugh. Rose Falcon is a cutie, but not liking the back-up track that she has along with FYC playing behind her...but I know lots of pop stars do that, so I can't be a hater.

It is *so* cold in my apartment..I have the heater on along my two sets of blankets on me...including the one that Tye's sister made for me. She is too cute! BUT I am *still* freezing! AND my legs still hurt from me jumping way *too* much at the FYC show on Monday...I pay for my mistakes..in more than one way.

I am stressing...I can't believe that next week is Christmas...I am *so* behind on stuff. Ugh.

My parents are coming in tomorrow. Yay! I have got some surprises planned for them so I can't wait to show them! I hope they have a good time, but it is gonna go by so fast and I just hope it's not rushed...only have three days (two of which I work) but I will be happy with what I got.

FYC also comes back to play at PI tomorrow night thru Saturday night! Gonna be fun I am sure, with the normal stuff though. We shall see.

I just got the cutest email ever! Thanks John and wife from Massachusetts! You guys made my day!

I am *so* exhausted. Yesterday was a crazy day. I had the day off, but it certainly wasn't a "day off". It was packed with things to get done. The good news is...I got it all done...well enough anyways.

I went shopping and got some more gifts...cleaned, went to the store...etc etc. Got home in time to meet up with Amy Jo. She bartended and got ready for the evening activities and we took that time to rest before the storm began.

Nick and Dwight came home in their peanut butter...aww how I miss my DAK ODF costume. *grin*

All I wanted to do was JUMP...up and down, up and down...and I did, from like 5:30PM all the way until 1:30Am...it was nuts...needless to say, my legs HURT today. *grin* That is what I get for wanting to jump.

We pre-partied here and then headed to PI. Met up with Traci and her boyfriend Rich (yay), Libby, Leslie, met a cool new girl named Tiffany and ran into Courtney and her friend Stephanie. Saw some other fans there that we see every show...even at Big Sky and The Curve shows as well. Random. Nick's sister came and brought friends as well so it was nice to see a bit of a crowd there!

Got there and I had to go to the bathroom *so* bad, so I was rushing and saw Guy and he waved...aww he is too cute! Saw the rest of the boys. It was good to see them again. I missed them.

It was a fun night. FYC rocked it! They are just so good. Got to meet their bassist for the show, Fish. Nice guy and he did well. Still miss seeing Tom there, but I can't help it...I haven't known any other way and it's hard for me to except change, but life goes on. But I can't spoon with any other but TOM! *grin* Miss ya boy!

Amy Jo and I jumped the good part of the night and just danced the night away...good times. I think everyone had a great time...oh but just wait..more to come! Different crowd, but more to come! I am gonna be so beat after this week. I was *so* beat after last night...just imagine! No more jumping from Carolyn.

Came home and crashed...woke up for work this morning and did candlelight. I love working at AA for candlelight. It is so relaxed and fun! I got to work the theater again tonight for the 5pm show and I got to make some magic! *YAY*

A gentlemen had some extra passes for seating at the show and he gave them to me to distribute to some random guests. I had been talking to two sets of couples from the beginning and they didn't have seats, but were so excited just to be there to catch a glimpse. I had another cast member give them the passes and escort them to the front of the theater to enjoy the show. I could have done it myself, but I didn't want the other guests to think I was playing favorites...I just knew they really wanted to see the show and didn't ask for anything...it was just something I could do and I could tell they kinda *needed* the seats. So...I didn't make it seem like *I* was the one giving the tickets to them because it was a group effort from me and the other cast member, plus the man that gave them to me. BUT, they new. In fact, afterwards they came up to me and said how thankful they were and how special that was. *yay*. I love my job! I get paid to make magic...good times. Thought I would share!

After the show, I went back to the kiosk and there was a little boy waiting for Santa to come back outside from his break and he said, "Can I read you my list" and I said OF COURSE YOU CAN CUTIE! So Linda and I went and listened to his list. He was A-dorable! So...he read it to us and he had a picture of Santa that he drew on the back of it...he was SO excited. His name was Tyler and since we didn't have anything to give him, we wanted to do something for him. So...Scott came up with the idea to assist Santa and make it magical for Tyler...so we did and it was SO cute! Can't tell specifics but let's just say it was magical and he was surprised! Good times!

Good day at work...saw Joey Boone while he played a bit. Saw Mike..and I never see Mike at work so that was cool. And Mike helped me out with a guest question so he rocks like always! I was gonna go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party again tonight, but it looks like I am not gonna make it. I have to pick up my roomie at the airport tonight. He comes back home from Arkansas. I hope he had a great time, but I will be glad to have him back!

Juliet: I hope your days are better and your weekend is what you need! *grin* I am here for ya!

JHEY: I can't wait for your flight to come in. I am counting down...T minus 6 days!

AMY JO: I LOVE YOU AND DISNEY DOES NOT HATE YOU...they are just stupid. Have a safe and great holiday! I miss you already!

Libby: I was so pleasantly surprised to see you last night. Thank you. It means a lot!

I am *so* behind

I just woke up from a nap. I was beat. I woke up *early* this morning for my tour. Good morning....I talked to Nina and Janet and it was good times. Lots about the tour and they had great advice. I wanted to make it "more fun" and I tried. I had a good group today. They were all very interested in things I had to say, which is always a plus and most of them enjoyed the test track ride that I placed them on today, but a few didn't want to ride, which was fine...I just felt bad everyone didn't want to ride...but that happens.

After my tour, I called Leslie and caught up with her. She got a job down HERE! YAY! Happiness...and she gets her family and her boy for Christmas..I am excited for her! Good times! We decided we had to go out to lunch to "celebrate" and to catch up since I hadn't seen or talked to her in what seems like years..but only really a couple of weeks. Of course, we went to Philly Connection.

Once we stepped inside, I immediately got a "I like your shirt" comment from the Philly Connection guy. I was wearing my GA State shirt and I asked if he was from GA and he said he was born in Norcross...umm that is where *I* am from...amazing. He was cool...need to go back to visit.

After lunch, we headed back home and I took a nap. Leslie was going to see a movie with Mike....so I just woke up...called Joey Boone to say dinner ain't gonna happen tonight cause I am a lazy butt...and Amy Jo wanted to show me "old BlueStone so she is gonna do so...YAY!

Gonna be a fun night...then tomorrow I close the lobby and then have Monday off. I think Amy Jo and I are gonna go look at Townhouses early in the day and then I prepare for FYC and the family's visits...good times!

Yea...that is what a guest told his daughter as I was driving them back to their resort from the park. His father-in-law also said the following:

Umm. I just met you...I don't think you have any reason to doubt my choices in my career field *or* to belittle me. Thanks.

So yea..that ended my day. Plus I just got off at midnight and I have to be back in for a tour at 7:30AM. Hello doubleback pay. Craziness.

Today wasn't such a bad day really, just not a good ending.

Took Tye to the airport very early this morning...I woke up about 4:30AM and we finally left about an hour later...got him there and came back to bed for a few hours...then woke up in time for lunch, to pick up my pictures, then head to close the help desk.

I had picked up my four rolls of pictures that were being developed today. I had been hoarding and collecting them until I couldn't possibly wait *any* longer to see them and they turned out good. Yay!

Work was fun with Anne. I enjoy working with her. "They just lie and we move on" She cracks me up! I could laugh for days after hearing her laugh...it's so innocent and cute. Hilarious stuff!

Went to the Kodak lounge today with Leo. They are closing it so we went to say our thank yous and goodbyes. They had fun treats and basically let us have at it for all their Kodak stuff. YAY! I got posters, pins, patches, books, etc. It was good times and all for *free*! Very cool! They rocked!

Listened to *NSYNC's version of Oh Holy Night for almost the entire night cause it made me and Anne happy after all the crazies we were dealing with on the phones and in the lobby. Good times with *NSYNC.

Nina called to say she was headed home and in her final statement to me she said..."Do you know who is in the park today?" umm yea....Mr. Joey Fatone it is. Very cute! I like to be notified as to where my boys are. *grin* Good times! Glad he visits as often as he does!

So tomorrow is my tour. Sunday I work in the lobby and Monday I am off! YAY for Monday...with FYC! So excited! Let the weekend be quick! I am beat...off to sleep and wake up in just a few hours!

Night!

Good day all in all. Went in and worked DRC...then went to Candlelight with Linda and found out we were working with Traci, Leo, AND Anthony Bonds...happiness. Had fun out there...then I got to do THEATER! YAY! It reminded me of Philips Arena days mixed with Tarzan Rocks! Show and Guest Relations cause I was in charge of the VIP admission into the last show. Good times. I got a radio headset and all...felt like Britney. "Are you in the zone?" Joe Will cracked me up!

The narrator tonight was David Ogden Stiers from Mash and he was pretty good. I love the music...it sounds so pretty with an entire choir. I got to show the choir in my doing the theater tonight as well. Good times. I love the part where they sing and everyone stands up like on cue. So pretty! AND it snows a bit during the show. Good times.

Kinda creepy though...at the end of our shift, we are practically running because I had to bank out after doing theater and it made me run a bit late. We were passing by this kinda creepy cast member and she stopped me and complained about being hurt on the job by one of the cast members that works in Guest Relations. She just kinda freaked me out a bit...Anthony saved me, but even when I was walking with Linda and Traci out to our cars I saw her and literally hid in the locker area and we were all *dying* and laughing *so* hard, but it really was more creepy than funny.

Traci, Linda, and I played "Charlie's Angels" with Anthony being *our* boy toy. It was good times. We went and took vouchers to the restaurants and spoke in our "Rose and Crown" British accents. It was good times. I love those girls...I am *so* glad the TA's came in when they did. They have improved our mindset and I needed it. They are fun!

Nick wanted to go to PI tonight, but he is going without me..I am too tired. I am beat and I have to take Tye to the airport EARLY tomorrow. He is going to visit his family. Yay. I am excited for him. I know he really wants to see them.

THEN, maybe bowling on Sunday...but I work late so we shall see...then MONDAY is FYC! YAY! Gonna be a good week!

Talked to JHey tonight..he's so cute! I can't wait until he comes!

So I am still in love...with my palm tree. *sigh* I LOVE it! I was talking about it at work all day today. I just adore it. Happiness.

My palm tree makes me smile.

SO I put some clorox stuff in my shower this morning, came home and it was clean. I love clorox. Good times!

Going to bed! Have a magical night! *grin*

So yea...good day!

I woke up around noon or so and went on my search of my palm tree. Jane and Tye had told me about this elusive palm tree that was a Christmas tree. And I wanted it. So....my first Walmart did not have a clue of what I was speaking of....my second Walmart *just* sold out the two they had earlier that day. Ugh. My third Walmart...SCORE! One left and it was the display and who got it? I GOT IT! Happiness. I am looking at it right now as I type and I am in love....with my palm tree. It is fake with lights already wrapped around it perfectly. I added my wonderful star ornaments that Libby had bought me prior to evening knowing I would get a tree and Jane came over to help me hang my other ornaments and make others. Of course I have my two *NSYNC ornaments, one of which actually sings...yea...it does! *grin* AND my DAK ornament...and my Disney ones that I have had for awhile as well. Happiness.

Jane also helped me string my one string of lights up and "make" snow in the form of using my cotton balls to make the effect for my little village that now has an added house of the haunted manison that Tye added next to the "Red Light District" house. It is good times.

Tye went with me to my third Walmart and we got a vaccum..so I spent way too much time trying to figure out how to put it together..then I cleaned..happiness. It was a good day.

I finished up the day with Jane and Libby...my palm tree up, lit, and decorated....Christmas music in the background at all times, hot chocolate...(of course with the *air conditioner* on as well) and lights on everywhere...making brownies and being creative with construction paper, glitter, glue, and colors. Good times. I love the holidays!

I am ready to go back to work and spread the holiday cheer. Talked to Joey Boone and apparently there was no holiday cheer at the 5pm Candlelight today cause it got rained out. Oooh Drama. Not cool.

Talked to my parents today. Very excited for their visit! I just have so much to get done before they arrive, not counting all the gifts I still have yet to purchase...

Ha! Amy Jo cracks me up. Kate is visiting Heather in Alabama...wish we were both there with you guys...and Amy Jo said, "yeah, kate just got in...heather baked her a mikey cake" Hmm...a "Mikey Cake"...now what kind of a cake is that Amy JO? Maybe a MICKEY cake? Who is on your mind? *giggle* Good times! And you are NOT FAT! SO STOP IT! I love you!

Poor Libby isn't feeling good! *frown* Feel better soon! Janis called tonight. Good to hear from ya kid. Come visit soon...it won't be the same without you here with the crew for the holidays. But I know you will have fun visiting with Jocelyn and Jordan! JHey shall be here soon though and I am very excited about that!

SO I am *so* excited about next week. I get visits from FYC (well not me personally, but either way....*it* is a visit) AND my parents. Gonna be crazy busy but fun at the same time. AND I get to see FYC in concert FOUR times in one week. How excited am I? VERY! Good times!

Yesterday was a pretty good day at work. It was the first time I worked at the AA Kiosk by the American Gardens Theater, where they are housing Candlelight so I could hear the actual show. YAY! It was so nice and definitely got me in the Christmas mood! AND the guests were actually pretty nice at that location...for the most part at least!

So Nick called to see if we were still going to PI. That would be a 10-4 my friend. We met up and headed to the Rock and Roll Beach Club so we could see his friend's cover band Point Blank. They were pretty good. Nick's friend is the manager of the group so we went with him during the break and hung out under the stage with the band. They were all nice, but I wonder if they minded us being there during their break, not sure I would have liked having random people back there if it were *my* break, but either way they were cool.

Found Libby and her friend Chris. Went to Motions and watched videos...ran into some peeps I knew, then headed out. It was a tiring day so we were all pretty beat. Libby saw the cruise boys that they had all met up with during their vacation and got to talk to them for a bit...good times!

I had today off. YAY! Got up leisurely around noon and Tye invited me to lunch. Got to meet one of his friends. Very cool. Went to Property Control where I found some really good deals...yay! Amy Jo met us there and we shopped some more. Then, we headed down to Downtown Disney to shop some more. Aww and heard Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by *NSYNC! Good times!

Had a headache...I think from shopping too much. Not my favorite thing to do...so came home and hung out for a bit. Then, headed onto Magic Kingdom to meet buds for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. YAY!

It was snowing on Main Street. I love that! I love the holidays in Walt Disney World...and in Florida as a whole. It's so happy and I love the feeling of coldness while still seeing Palm trees in my line of sight. Aww I love it! Saw Chris walking down Main Street with his crew...he got a job with animation! YAY. Living out the beginnings of his dream! You rock Chris!

Met up with Libby, Lowell, Chris, Ben, and Jared at Mickey's PhilarMagic and went on from there on attractions and holiday activities. Good times. Watched Wishes and the Christmas Parade. I enjoyed the peeps. Libby and Lowell crack me up. Chris was really nice, I enjoyed him aka "Droopy Drawers" *giggle*. Nice guy "I feel like I have met you before" switch to Ben's quote "Since you two know each other the best" Suuuuurrrre *grin*. Jane came and met up with us at parade time. Drama within the group again. *sigh* Can't we all just get along...*frown*

Came home and I have a headache from hell. It hurts so bad, but I am happy I have tomorrow off as well! Happiness. Got lots to do, but sleeping is first on my list of priorities! Good times!

Yesterday wasn't too bad of a day. I was at the Help Desk and all was okay. Monica was my comic relief. I needed that.

Got home at a decent time to meet up with Amy Jo, Nick and Dwight to have a "Amy Jo Bartender Night". We went and got our supplies at the Vista Walgreens Liquer store where Amy Jo met up with her Avon Lady. That was random.

Got home and started the par-tay. We listened to music selected by Nick. Funny how he picked up my *NSYNC CD during the rotation. Much to the display of Amy Jo's unhappiness with that, we settled on Matchbox Twenty. A love of all. Good times.

We played cards and had lots of good times. I didn't win all that often but soon we were all "I WIN!" and just laughing...then made it onto the floor. Funny how that always happens. Too much tickling and pillow fighting. Love Lifehouse though.

We crashed and Dwight left early morning first, then Tye came in, then Nick left. I was woken up by Leslie's voice message and then I got ready for work while Amy Jo got ready to go home. Crazy night.

At Gateway. Very tired. Had a not-so-good day. I come into work happy as a lark and then for some reason the holidays are not making the guests any happier. In fact, I would say they are very quick to think I am not gonna help them. Drama. Makes me have a bad day. I want to make magic, not unhappiness.

I wish it were Tuesday tomorrow instead of Monday, cause then it would be *my Friday*, but one more day then I will have *my weekend* and I have lots to do. Lots of shopping to do. I actually think it will be fun. I am looking forward to it.

Listening to music with Carlos. I am glad he is a music lover as well. I can see where his passion is for it. A bit different kind of music then I usually go for, but I enjoy him all the same!

It's only 8pm....I am off at 10...ready to go home now after this day. I want happy guests...please!

Today wasn't too bad. Crazy situations and some unbelievable situations but we got through it together. Drama as always.

Got some pics from Amy Jo last night from our Honestly/Third Eye Blind show. Good times! I will be putting some on here for show as time goes on. Don't want to excite you guys all at once. *grin*

Nick, Me and Tye hanging out while Amy JO takes the pic outside of the venue. It was hot inside and Third Eye Blind was a bit of a sleeper so we hung out on the rafters most of the time. Good times! I will show the pics of our star panties in the next post! *giggle* And..you think I am kidding. *grin*

Just worked today. Gonna work tomorrow. Then the next day. Sounds like fun ey? Craziness. The holidays are flying by as I type....it's crazy. I can't believe we already had Thanksgiving..maybe cause I really didn't have *my* Thanksgiving...not like I have always had it anyways, but oh well. Just wonder what Christmas is gonna be like. Hmm.

Gonna head to bed. I am beat! Talk later!

Back to yesterday. Pretty lazy day til the nighttime. I had went to the post office and bank. Came back home and watched Return To Me and Tye came home. He wanted to go to the store so I *had* to go with him. "So you gonna come with me or what?" Do you *want* me to go with you? "No...so you gonna come with me or what?" *giggle* So, I guess I will go with you. "Good"

So...we went and stopped by Blockbuster and finally rented Pirates of the Carribean which I still have not seen in full and it is back at the video store. Darn it. Ah well. After getting back from the store, Tye made his "nipple cookies" *giggle* The cookies with the Hershey Kisses in the middle of them. Funny roomie I have.

We went down to Jane's for a game night. Tracy and her friend came, Lowell, Les, Libby, Joey Boone, Tye, Jane, and I played all the board games you can think of and had lots of talk! It was good times! Got real tired, real fast though and came home to start watching Pirates while Joey Boone paused the movie each time he was in a scene. Yay! It was cute! Tye fell asleep twice...and I almost did. Finally we gave up and headed on to bed.

Tye and I were suppose to wake up at the wonderful AM time of 5 to go to Property Control for the big sale, but we both bailed on that saying we would rather pay more and get the extra sleep. We are lazy.

Woke up today to go to work. Big mess on my schedule but either way it turned out okay. I was mid help desk which wasn't so bad. Lots of Lost & Found. Craziness.

Found out that The Curve will be playing at PI in January! YAY!

So Amy Jo had some ammendments to my posting down below:

Just so everyone knows...
-Graham Colton sang the Oasis song "Champagne Supernova" before singing "Killing Me". YAY!
-It's Steve Zahn, not Vahn...I am a moron.
-And since I don't remember quotes as well as I should...Tye said "Hey, we're in a band, let's sing Christmas Carols" And proceeded to sing "We wish you a Merry Christmas"

Good times! Sorry, I get things wrong sometimes...ah well.

Today I got lots done. Went to the grocery store. Tried to go to the post office but the line was OUT the door. Still need some items at the store, but no money honey, so that all has to wait. Did dishes and stuff like that! Then, I took a FOUR hour nap. I JUST woke up and it's 10 in da PM. I am never gonna get to sleep tonight. Ugh.

Watching While You Were Sleeping. I love this movie! It's so funny how I need certain movies to get me in the wintery season!

Gonna finish the movie and see if I can go to sleep, but I *am* off tomorrow so it's no biggie!

Warning: LONG post coming up. It has been awhile.

First of all, I can't believe it is already December. Craziness. Okay moving on.

Let's see...let's go back all the way to Saturday. I worked Candlelight and it was a bit better than on Friday, but because I got the hang of it a bit more. It is so different then what I do regularly everyday, a nice change yet...it makes me feel a bit like I am training again which is not always so fun. I really am liking it though now. I am diggin the Christmas music playing everywhere, decorations up, and the majority of the guests who are friendly as can be and very excited. Yay! My kind of guests!

I rushed out of work to meet Amy Jo at the House of Blues. She had been standing in line, holding our place, for a couple of hours, freezing her butt off. Thanks Amy Jo! So I get there and join in. We get our places about third row from the stage..YAY!

So funny. Amy Jo kept choosing the most quiet of times within the venue to bust out with "GRAHAM COLTON" randomly. It was so funny! The place was packed and all you could hear is her screaming it and see her put her hands up in the air. *giggle* Funny girl.

First up was Tristan Prettyman This girl rocked it. I really like her style and voice! She seemed totally down to earth and cool too. Her journal is so cute on her website! I am a fan already. I really loved her duet with Jason Mraz later on in the show, "I'm shy that way"

GRAHAM COLTON! They rocked it. They were so cute! I just *knew* Graham was gonna fall on his ass though. He almost bit it four times on stage and kept trying to play it off. That boy is crazy. He kept tripping over his mic cord. I swear that this boy was the biggest nerd in the school turned HOT and Awesome with a talent like his. He is so cute, don't get me wrong, but just so adorably nerdy at the same time. These boys wanted so badly to be from the UK. Mop Tops, tight jeans, tight t-shirts, skinny as can be. No accent though my friends. *giggle* They did, however, start to sing Where were you when we were getting high Oasis and then went into their Killing you, killing me and I loved it! The guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, etc: Drew...was so hot. He looked exactly like Steve Vahn from That Thing You Do and *so* flirty. He was adorable singing all the words. So cute! I loved them! Jessica: I tried to call you during Jessica..did you hear it?

I LOVE JASON MRAZ! He rocked it. His voice is *so* incredible! Only thing was I think he did get kind of cocky on stage but for understandable reasons I guess. A chick near me threw a t-shirt up at him while he was playing and it hit him kinda near his guitar (she apparently didn't look where she was throwing it) and he got a mad look on his face and ignored the shirt the entire show. Even with the girls screaming "look at the shirt" but I think it was best that he did that, but still it was kinda weird to see him act that way.

Amy Jo *loved* him! And we rocked it out until these two skinny blond girls with drinks started moving in on our turf. Now, I understand everyone wants to be as close as possible, but when we literally froze our (Amy Jo's especially) butts off for that view, they better not stand directly in front of us...and they did. Amy Jo definitely told them how she felt and I thought there was gonna be a fight. Geez. *giggle* I just moved in front of them after she let them have it and they kept apologizing...they were so drunk. They wouldn't stop pressing up against the back of me though...I *need* my bubble, thank you! Ugh!

Ahh all in all good show though! I enjoyed all the acts that night and it rocked! It was totally worth the money! Good times!

Moving on...to Sunday. I worked again at Candlelight. There was some drama that day. It was pretty quiet most of the day, which was great. By the end though, everything seemed to be going wrong. The air conditioner broke so we were quite toasty, the printer stopped printing, the computer screen on one of the computers (and we only have a limited amount) was doing funky colors where we couldn't read anything and the ATS was screwed up as well. AHHH! AND..one of the cast members couldn't bank out cause they were off a bit. And I wanted to go home! No one's fault, but we didn't get out of there till about 45 min later and I was beat from the entire day. Craziness.

BUT...I came home and Nick called! Yay! Dwight and Nick wanted to come over and hang out so they did. They brought cards and refreshments. *giggle* Tye was beat so he hit the sack and we played cards, chatted, and had good times. By the end of the night everyone was on the floor and then sleeping...

Good times!

I had to be up early for work on Monday so I was draggin a bit. Got to Candlelight by 9am and it was a pretty good day. No big problems. I did get a few comments on Roy O. Disney resigning. Yea, I am not happy about that either, but I didn't tell him to do it and I have no connection to try and get him to stay, so stop complaining to *me* about it. Ugh. But I am bummed. He is family. *frown*

Rushed out of work, cause Cindy said I could get off early to go to my "committment" which yes was not a family emergency or anything, but I have never asked for a schedule change before so I didn't think it was that big of a deal since some people do it on a daily basis. I got home just in time for Amy JO, Tye, and Nick to be all ready to go. I changed fast and we hopped in my car to head to Tampa.

YBOR CITY here we come! Honestly put us on the guest list for their show with Third Eye Blind. They ROCK! Kevin wanted me to ask the bartender for his CD that she was holding, but she didn't bring it. Sorry Kevin! She said she can't wait to see ya back again though! Just let her know when you are coming!

There was a pretty big crowd at Twilight. We were a bit back from the stage cause those Third Eye Blind fans were not moving. So we rocked it out to Honestly from a bit back, but they saw us...and probably heard us (sorry *grin*). Rob was so cute grinning at us. He is very personable! One of the Matt's saw us and grinned. He is adorable! Justin finally saw that we were in the crowd and waved and winked at us, but the girl in front of us who knew nothing about them thought they were waving at her. She turned around to her boy and said "they waved at me again" *grin* Cute girl!

Their show rocked! In fact, it rocked more than Third Eye Blind is. Funny that Tye and Nick were totally excited about coming to see Third Eye Blind and loved Honestly way more. In fact, Nick fell asleep during Third Eye Blind's show but was singing Honestly on the way home. Tye's favorite from the show was Honestly's Nine til Midnight Yay, I made new fans! They had fun and I am glad. It's not often I can get either of them to enjoy a band!

The people around us were asking *who* the band was. YAY! We were like "They are HONESTLY and they ROCK" so cute! I am excited for them.

During Third Eye Blind we hung out mostly on the patio of the club and it was cold outside but that was the best.

"Let's become a group. Let's sing Christmas Carols" *giggle* I love my roomie.

We saw two prostitutes *starts singing* Doing SLOW time, under the dim light of a streetlamp glow *giggle* AND the homeless man was watching us like we were entertainment on a television. It was good times. Dancing, taking pics of boobies *grin*, and laughing.

Fell to the couches of the club a bit later and watched some of the show that was draining all of our energy cause it was not that great. We laid back a bit and what happens? Nick starts to fall asleep, Tye was just in awe and Amy Jo is people watching. Soon after I start to recognize one of the songs that TEB is playing...*starts singing* I never felt so alive... Oh my Gosh. One of the major highlights of the evening. I have been trying to figure out who sang that song...and it's THIRD EYE BLIND! YAY! FINALLY.

Background story on that: Back when we went to see FYC and The Curve play at West Palm Beach when Biaggio was in the band, the film of The Curve that they played before their show was put together by Biaggio and he had mixed songs for the background of the film. I never had the chance to ask him who sang that song, which was the majority of the film and I have fallen in love with it. Makes me a bit sad cause of the circumstances, but regardless I love it..and since I can apparently no longer ask him, I was up the creek, until last night when I heard them play it. Happiness!

So then, Matt walked by and we said hey to him. He is so cute! Adorable! Found out there weren't all that young, but they certainly *look* that young. Supposedly the youngest is 20 and the oldest is 25. Hmm...wonder if that is the management talking. *grin* Ah well doesn't matter, they just look like babies.

Third Eye Blind did play some songs I enjoyed including: Semi-Charmed Life, I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend, How's it gonna be and a few more I recognized, but those were the highlights.

After the show, Amy Jo and I went and hung out with Rob for a bit. "Carolyn!" Yay he remembered my name..and funny I never really got introduced to him specifically, he is so cute! I gave them FYC's cd to listen to and enjoy to see about hooking them up for a show or more...asked him about bands they know down here and he mentioned that Big Sky went to see them in Gainesville and they are gonna line up some shows to play with them. They are gonna try to be back in Orlando by February. YAY!

Met Joe finally. Nice guy. Didn't get a chance to meet him the first night cause we had to book it to Big Sky, but he was so friendly! Talked to the other Matt a lot. He is really nice! Talked a lot about Atlanta and how they really all like coming to Florida with the weather, fans, and venues! Yay! Come back real soon! Justin came to say hey. He is so nice. Nick told them that he thought they rocked way more than TEB and Justin was like "I know you are lying, but thanks" and Nick was like, "No really, I fell asleep to TEB" and we all laughed and said "yep, *he* did" and Justin was floored. It was cute!

I had a phone call emergency at that time and was delayed from the group for a bit, but Rob had come over to meet Nick and Tye, where Tye told him that he doesn't come to shows a lot but really enjoyed them (YAY! Maybe I will get you out more Tye!) and Rob told Amy Jo that since we were all on the guest list he could try to get us backstage (*grin* moment to giggle-> in Bobby's words "BACK-STAAAGE" *giggle*) to do a meet and greet or something. Rock on. So I come back from my drama and include the group on it. Craziness. So, we decide we are gonna head on, we say goodbye to all the boys. They were so nice! And headed on out. Great night! Everyone had a good time!

Drove back listening to our bands and singing! Got home around 2AM but we were so beat, and Nick and I didn't get much sleep the night before from our escapades so it was nuts. We crashed and poor Amy JO had to wake up at break of dawn this morning.

I have off today and tomorrow so I am STOKED! YAY! Not feeling too well this morning, but I am gonna just rest and catch up on all my errands and clean cause I have been slacking on that!