Went to work on Wednesday at Gateway. Wasn�t having that great of a day. Everything was pretty much getting on my nerves, until Nina called and we went to lunch. Met up with Jhey and they lifted my spirits significantly. I love those kids. We talked a lot about where I was going in the company and things I was trying to do. It made me feel better that someone was really in my corner about my professional and personal life. Thanks Nina. I am gonna miss you.

O�Kelly visited us and was good times. Still fishin ey? I wish I could explain.

Got really ansy as it was getting closer to �closing time� because I was itching to get going to PI. And this starts the craziness.

Day One:

Get to PI in record timing, in my opinion and find who is there of the FYC crew up in the balcony. Umm hello? This is an FYC show�must be on the floor! So I dragged them down, one by one and the fun began. I was full of energy for some odd reason.

Cali had gifts for me! She brought me a sticker that says �Tough guys where pink� which goes back to the three guys we saw wearing the shirt back when FYC was at the WES. Good times. She also got me the coca-cola bottle opener that is stationary on a wall. Good times! And to save the best for last�.she got me a real �authentic� treat that I can�t mention on here. Really good times! Thanks girl!

It was a great show and a fun night minus some drama�. yea drama. When is there not. But it got straighten out and will be taken care of. �I don�t get mad, I get even� I love ya girl. Ha. You know my stand on it.

We partied hard and had a great time. Of course got nachos at the third set. Found out on day two though that I get a discount on them. Who knew? After all the nachos we have gotten, no one had even thought to ask or mention it and now we know. Good times.

�I need a pole� grin

K and I got back and watched some of the �surprise� that he brought me. Yay!

Crashed after some Taco Bell and listened to K talk in his sleep. He cracked me up. When I got up the next morning to get ready for Amy J�s presentation, he was smiling the biggest smile ever. I assumed it was about a girl he was dreaming about, but when he woke up suddenly and noticed me laughing at him, he was like �what?� and I asked him what he was smiling about and it was over some dream about winning a blender of some sort. Dork.

Day Two:

Got ready and headed out while K slept. Amy J was so nervous when I met up with her. Aww. Jim Korkis, Leslie, and Amy came. It was so good. She did an awesome job and made me notice a lot more about Mittel and Disney�s partnership and made me appreciate dolls and Barbies a little more. She had a picture of the *NSYNC Barbie and when I noticed and gasped, she said in front of everyone �Yea Carolyn, that is for you� So I told everyone that I was a big *NSYNC fan and it IS the only Barbie that I have and ever will own. So cute! Thanks for the surprise Amy J!

Left and came back home to meet up with K, except he was still asleep so I laid down next to him and pushed on him till he asked me what I wanted and I told him food! So he got up and we went to Wendy�s where we talked to this one girl who had on a star �rockstar� belt. She was nice enough, but the conversation ended shortly after it started. Ate and went to meet my cousin and his friend John at Disney-MGM Studios to play a bit. We did Tower and Coaster. Good times!

Left them to have a fun day at the parks. K and I decided to head to Epcot for a bit. Rode SSE and then went to Mexico for Fiestas! I was done after that. Geez. Hit me hard. Went and saw American Vibe and Fred Ramos was in it! I didn�t know that. He keeps showing up everywhere�I love Orlando for that! Saw British Invasion and then it began to rain and I was showing signs of intoxication so K drove us back home to get ready for the show.

K left for soundcheck and Cali picked me up. She brought me food�yum! Stopped and got mints for K and headed to the show.

Lots of crazy kids at this show too. Rennie and Clarissa came from work. Thanks�it means a lot! Had a good time�Cali and I chugged quite a bit. Did a lot of �pole� dancing. But this time I got to play pole and so did Nick. Good times.

Was hanging out a bit cause Cali was my ride for the evening and wanted to see what the plans were with K. Was walking out and towards K�s car to head back to my place when Fish decided he was hungry and we all might want some sort of food so we started to group and figure out plans when we found out that K�s car was dead. Crap. So we walk over to get Cali�s car to jump K�s and after trying to get past all the security guards (ugh) we finally got through to his car. Fish was in his car watching, I was taking photos of the event and Cali was rockin out in her car. Funny times. Poor K. One problem after another. Got it going and headed to McDonalds while following Fish.

Discovered in the drive-through that the speaker wasn�t working and we had to go all the way to the first window to even order so it was taking forever. Fish got to the window first and then quickly drove away in an angry sort-of manner. We got up to the window and asked what his problem was and he was apparently upset that they didn�t have any milkshakes �cause their machine was broken� when we all know that it was cause they had already cleaned it for the night. Ha�poor Fish.

Went home and crashed.

Day Three:

Woke K up about 11:30ish so he could get together plans with the boys for a birthday celebration for Lisa R. �Which restaurant?�

�Oh God, I am gonna be sick�

Jhey to the rescue, but we took him to work and then K�s car tire freaked us out a bit so we were running a bit late in trying to get more air in it. Poor car.

�If you need an emergency page, this is it� I love you Jhey!

Got to TGI Fridays and met up with the boys and Lisa with her sister. Had Guy threaten me about what K was gonna wear to the VMA�s. Ha�that was funny. �What�s goin on?� Fish was on a rampage about his two for one beers coming out at the same time so the waitress got him a bucket full-o-ice for his second one. Funny stuff. I adore Fish�he cracks me up. Lisa got �all tied up� and had a good birthday I presume. It was really sweet of the guys to do that for her. I think it made her day!

Was leaving the restaurant and lets just say that getting woodchips all over my back and in my clothes was not what I was going for�.grrr�I totally out ran J though with food AND my purse in my hands�just had no where to go�I am sure K didn�t like me being slammed into the back of his car either. �Start the van, start the van!� Bastard (*grin*)�I will get you back�no worries. �That was the funniest thing I saw all week� Glad I could entertain you Fish�

Left and rented �Meet the Parents� and �Saving Silverman� to con�t K�s schooling me on �you haven�t seen that movie�then we are renting it now� game that we play. Watched �Meet the parents� and die laughing the entire time�that was funny stuff. Got a call from Nina Horrocks and Dontrich so we went to visit them and John Cunningham at the outlet mall and also look for shoes for the VMA�s. Dontrich told me some exciting and not so exciting news�but both teaching me a lot for my future. Hmmm.

Went to Sketchers and found shoes for both of us that we were semi-happy with, but we were in a hurry at that point so we just took them. Got home and changed for the night�s activities.

Cali and Tony picked me up and we headed to McD�s to get food and a vanilla shake for Fish so he could finally get his milkshake. He laughed when we brought it to him. Ha! Machine ain�t broken�.just temporarily cleaned.

Let the festivities begin.

This night was certainly the craziest of them all�and why is that? Mikey showed. �We got Mikey!� Here we go.

Miller Lite girls�yay�lights!

Tony enjoyed the set from the �purse table� while we all danced like maniacs and made several trips to the bar with our good friend Mikey while rockin out to FYC. �Here ya go Carolyn�here ya go Carolyn�here ya go Carolyn�here ya go Carolyn� Oh dear.

�Uh oh girls�my drink is spilling over the sides again�.� That was enjoyed by most of the guys on the floor�.�I�m sorry, but would you mind if I just watched you?� HA! Dirty boys!

Hey Val��Stacy�s mom has got it going on� and Mike can�t leave the bar. Ha!

Court found out that she can �do hats� and very well�but �slightly to the side my friend� and �Oh my God�Courtney just danced with me�Mikey you rock!� Ha!

Cali! �POLE!� Yay!

The plans started to change a bit. We go back to the bar where we are hangin and Val slips to the floor. Cali and I take over. �Sit. Sit down!� over and over again. �It�s all Mikey�s fault!�

Got home and Val crashed. Headed back over to Cali�s for an evening of left over lunch�yum and kisses from Neo. I missed that dog. Cali typed while we talked and messages were left. We should learn to wait until after the intoxication wears off before we write. Giggle.

�Call me in 45 minutes� Meet up with K�supposedly on the side of the road �oops scratch that idea, meet you at your place� Wake Val up and what the hell. Funny stuff. �Stacy�s mom has got it goin on� yet again�.and all night long I had that stuck in my head. How strange was that. �I wanted to include you!� Thanks K�thanks. Slap! �All I can do is laugh!�

Day Four:

Got up and got ready for the parks. Already feeling like crap ran over. Called Fish and he brought us lunch. Thanks man! Headed out to the MK. Impressed Fish with Philar and then did the big rides. Headed to Epcot to start what I still had completed from the night before. Geez. �I can�t take anymore. It�s too much!� Saw the mariachi band �Don�t you know not to drink in front of the mariachi band!�

Headed around the countries and found American Vibe where Jennifer McGill was performing that day. YAY! But sadly no Fred Ramos. Ah well. Jen hit every note perfectly and definitely impressed the two guys I was with. She rocks.

Headed down the way to see more acts and finally to The British Invasion. �Are they wearing wigs?� Ha.

Aww Lotus! Happiness. All is well again!

Spent way too much money as usual and finished the night off with Illuminations. Met up with some of Fish and K�s girls from the night before. Ha ha��First J, then me, I�m cool with that� They were sweet. I enjoyed chatting with the new college program attendees. Fish raced a kid and got a blister while scaring the little boy�s parents. Crazy.

Back to my place to �freshen up�. Nick met up with us at Cheers. Good times! Went to see my Chili�s waiter�s, Graham, band named Quick Sand. Graham totally called me out and made me feel welcome. He�s a good kid! I really enjoyed his voice! Hung out there for a bit, but decided to take K to The Big Bamboo cause I thought he would really enjoy it.

We drive up and K starts freaking out �I am NOT going in there. No way, no how� Trust me. Ha! Sat on the porch and chilled when this woman comes up to us and says �You all look nice, I need some help� Water, please? Started a long conversation of guessing of ages, remembering of names, in-depth conversations, and confusing of adults. Good times. Moved into the �infected� couches and talked about music for the longest time. Nice convos. �I want to come back� Good, but time to go for now.

Fish fell asleep in the car while we went to Wendy�s. �And a small Fries� *grin* Headed home to convos of craziness proportions. These kids cracked me up. �A band that reads together stays together!� Funniest line I have heard this week!

I was so tired, I could not contain it any longer, I crashed hard. Apparently so much that I was snoring �nsync� with Fish according to K. Sorry. I never snore unless I am truly exhausted.

Day Five:

Planned to get up around 9:15 to start our way down to Miami, but ended up leaving a bit later than planned. Crap. Was booking it all the way down, air conditioner went out, no money, but we looked hot and was sweating to prove it. grin

Got there in perfect timing, or so we thought. The line was horribly long. Walked past hundreds of beautiful people swarming all around the arena. Got pulled out of line to meet K�s friends, went back to the line and had no clue that it had been �cut off� at the 2:45 mark. Crap. Stayed in line for five hours in the hot sun, minimal water, minimal shade, minimal talk. Watched people. Feet hurt. No clue what was going on.

�Happy Sunday! No worries, you will all get in, be patient with us. You guys look great. Smile, you are all getting in�

�I am sorry, but it�s over. Go home.�

�That was just a test in your ability to be persistent and you passed. You will definitely get in. Everyone who is here will be inside.�

Five people left in front of us to get checked in. We are the last people. They cut the line off after us.

�I�m sorry, but that is it. Go home!�

You�ve got to be kidding me. So K and I get in the car and start making our way back to Orlando. �It just wasn�t meant to be� Ha. What a phrase. �Everything happens for a reason� And you know what�. it�s true.

Started to rain. �What�s that smell?� Crap�. the belt broke. Oh God please let us get home. The day could not have gotten any worse. Whew�all is okay. Got home and ordered the most expensive Chinese food ever, but man was it good. Did some modeling and added props. *giggle* Watched the rest of �Saving Silverman� and crashed after my sheets were done drying.

Aww sleep�finally.

�Aww no! Go back to bed, I was just hanging out with Paris Hilton and Ashley Simpson!� Crack ME UP!

What a past few days. Can�t even explain how I feel right now. Good times�crazy times�sucky times�and it all ended up being for the best. He knows. He knows.

Time to start recovering�.

Side effects....

"Must be a side effect" Thanks JHey. Always know the right thing to say. *grin*

Today was a pretty uneventful day at the Epcot Help Desk. I got a lot done the other day with all my projects though, but since I finished all of them, I feel like I am just doing nothing. I need more projects..

I have been in a mood lately and it's been a bit noticable I think. OKelly even noticed.....I gotta snap outta it.

Doing laundry right now...see Craig Pastrana, I do write more then just about "boy bands" and what conversations that I had throughout the day...but yea I do have those too.

Listening to Margarat Cho with JHey...funny stuff. We watched Queer as Folk and then a mass of Britney Spears' videos and now Cho herself...good times...good times.

Journey is here right now....must enjoy breathing the same air for a moment.

So this weekend is gonna be crazy. Tomorrow starts the craziness. I work at Gateway and then FYC is here...three nights in a row...but after tomorrow, I don't work until next Wednesday. Good times!

Plans include going to the parks, seeing the cuz again, hanging with K, going to Miami to be a seatfiller in the MTV Movie Awards and partying with the VIPs. Me excited. Look for me to be "filling a seat"!

I am so glad that I have people in my life that know exactly what to say at the most perfect time. Thank you....

Do you know how much I love Cody? He is the cutest dog in the world and although he likes to bite me...a lot...he still is a ball of joy. *grin*

I am being really random...sorry. It's me.

So I have a "Surprise" coming in tomorrow..cannot wait. K you rock my world.

Cannot wait for Lotus...for Fiesta...for America....and for "you are rotating backwards for your time travel back to Earth" It's gonna be good times...like always!

Today was a pretty productive day. Got up hella early around 6ish to be at work for the first Segway tour. It was less than satisfying for me since the earlier one has so many more "obstacles" but either way it went okay.

Had a DRC Enhancement class, which through me off a bit because we have so much more power now and it's gonna be crazy...we shall see how it goes..

Got a call on the way home from my cousin and went to meet up with him and his buddy John. We went to the Ale House and had dinner. Showed him the apartment and then headed back to his resort.

Got home in just enough time to change and head out to the fields for softball. We were playing Ohana tonight and were scared to death that we were gonna get creamed. They are *good*! BUT we held our own and had a really good steady game for the most part. I was first base (which I don't play very often) and got a few people out (yay!) but was a bit rusty at first...we only lost by two and did fairly well. It was good!

I wish drama wasn't so heavy in my life right now...thinking about tryin to just step out....thinking..

Yesterday was a blast. Went into work expecting to be on a five guide tour for 47 convention guests at Epcot. Got there and met up with the other fabulous tour guides: Michael, Rennie, Jonathan Boulter, and Tianna. Good times. We waited and waited. Finally Anne told us that someone was here from the group, but still was waiting on the entire group to arrive so just to hang tight for a bit. We did. Suddenly time was just ticking away and still no guests. We started to question if they were coming at all. The contact guy's name was Brent and he kept pacing outside so we went to see what was up. He said the group was at MK and was not gonna make it over to Epcot until about 4:30. We had to get them to their dinner by 6:45 so we knew this was about to be a very short tour.

We brought Brent in and hung out with him for awhile before the group got there. What a fun guy! We all had such a great time just shootin the breeze and chattin with him. Finally around 5:15, the group showed up, but it wasn't the entire group...only about 20 people. So with five guides and twenty people we made the best of our time with them and did Mission:Space, HISTA, and SSE then we dropped them off at their dinner. And that was the tour.

Good times!

Got home, changed and got picked up by Amy J, Becca and Leslie to go see BIG SKY rock it out at Adobe Gilas. Saw Mark and he tried to make me dance...yea umm no I don't do the "electricity thingy" *grin* but you can certainly touch me anyday. He said they were running late because of the rain. I swear that kid has ADD..he can't stop moving and shaking...cracks me up.

It was such a small stage and set very down low...but we were as close as we could be without making it uncomfortable. AND it was *so* LOUD! Like Backbooth loud...ugh. That wasn't pleasant. Nick and Ashley came and Leslie's friends Rodrigo and Seth came as well. It was good times! We rocked it out in the front row and enjoyed every moment of Big Sky. We hadn't seen them in awhile...it had been too long. Ben kept looking at us like he either knew us or was trying to figure out something...strange. Chris was funny as usual and cracked us up with his fishbowl begs and crazy antics.

My cousin is coming into town today. Should be fun. He is down here for a conference and then is gonna hang out with me at some point.

I am going into work the closing help desk position today...until 11pm. I hope it will be a good day! It's been kinda slow lately so that is a good thing sometimes...*grin*

What a productive day off I had yesterday. I love it when I have no plans....suddenly I have a packed day full of things and activities.

Woke up quite earlier than I had planned on, because I can't seem to sleep in as much as I used to. Sucked. Found JHey hanging out and asked if he wanted to work out with me. We worked out for a good 45min or so before going outside to soak up the sun at our incredible pool. It is so nice living in Florida and having the amenities that we do. We noted that and after sweating way too much, we headed inside to the welcoming air conditioning.

Got showered and headed out to Nike to get JHey some swimming trunks and flip flops. I found a basketball for an awesome price. Yay! Now I can play on our court. I am excited! Anyone up for a game of one-on-one? *giggle*

Went to play at Blizzard Beach and saw lots of ole buddies. Saw Jay at the bar like usual. I enjoy him. Good to see old friends. Had tons of fun going up the ski lift/stairs and down the slides...up and down, up and down, up and down. Got fried...and tan. Went on the lazy river and thought it would be fun to lean my head back and look up at the beautiful sky while I floated into the side of the bank and hit my head hard against it. Yep...killed some major brain cells that day.

Was on my way home when I got a call from Traci who reminded me of our "thirsty" plans at the Ale House so although I was exhausted to the core from all the walking I had already done, I got ready at home, drug JHey along and headed to the Ale House to meet up with the craziest and funniest people that I know: Tim House, Linda Owen, Traci and Rich, Ian A.*grin*, and Will. They cracked me up the entire night. I nibbled a tad on Tim...like usual. Ian cracked me up with his random comments! So funny...glad he was hanging out with us. We always end up staying forever long. We were loud and laughing way too much. Such good times. Ran into Jeff there as well!

Got nice and unthirstified (totally not a word, but loving it right now) *grin* and headed home with nice memories of my hilarious friends. Got home and watched "13 going on 30" with JHey...SUCH a cute movie! I laughed and even cried (believe it or not) and when I stood up after watching it for so long, my head felt like it weighed a ton...and a massive headache arrived. Not cool.

Got dressed and headed out with JHey to PI anyways...and determined that even if I couldn't move my head, I would shake my rump to the beat of the music. We headed into Manniquins and danced on the turntable and amazingly enough the techno beat along with the massive amounts of cute gay boys around me lifted my headache away. It's amazing what they can do to me. They are just so darn cute! I ran into lots of my friends in the wonderful dance club. So much fun!

Went into Motions and ran into more peeps. Saw Nick and Dwight. YAY! Ran into Melanie Canter who almost ran me over...I love ya girl. And Kristi as well...I am sorry to hear that she is still at the All-Star though because her house didn't do well through the storm. *frown*

Went up to the WES and it was the 80s ALL STARS...I LOVE THEM! Realized that I was wearing the same "All American Girl" shirt that I wore the day they called me out of the crowd so I remained at a safe distance and grooved to their 80s tunes for a bit and then decided it was time to go. Sorry we missed ya Ian. *frown* Next time!

Came home and literally crashed. Could not keep my head up any longer. My headache seeped back into my brain and I slept through K's phone call apparently only to be awoken by Britney singing on my alarm clock the next morning.

Got up and headed into work shortly after. Had a pretty good day. Worked with the crazy and wonderful cast members that I adore. Our office has been getting a bit more on the dirty side lately, a little too noticable, but ya know what? I like it...but I think I should calm it down a bit...*giggle*

O'Kelly was in plaid today and apparently causing quite a ruckus at the window. *giggle* Being called a "retard" is not always proving one's ability of having good guest service...hee hee...love ya kid. And he was a good sport about it!

JeffFilko was having car issues...poor guy! I enjoy him and his little chats! We had a bit of a punching fight today...good times, but my arms hurt a bit...ouch! "Not the RING hand!" *Grin*

Realized I have quite a few days off the week after next. Gonna be fun and good times! No worries though...personal and vacation days are a wonderful thing! Gonna have some good time off!

I have a tour tomorrow with a convention group and about four other guides..gonna be a good time at Epcot! Then its BIG SKY at Adobe Gilas..so excited about that!

And before I forget...today is TYE ARNOLD'S BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday roomie! Hope you had a great day!

Gonna watch "Chasing Liberty" and head to bed!

Just had to post the away message that K just left. You crack me up my friend...cannot stop laughin...

"28th........ Drinking arouuuuund the world...... fiesta, lotus, american (bud), saki, rose & crown...... GOOD TIMES ahead........ lata C M*****!:-)"

I can't wait either...GOOD TIMES! *giggle*

So yesterday I trained the wonderful "TRAINEE TRACY" at the help desk. I adore her. She was so easy to train cause she practically knew everything. She rocked! Great fun. Had some drama as usual at work, but that is expected.

Nina rocks my socks off and made everything entirely too fun at work. *grin* We had some good chats and I am glad that I have her to give me guidance when I need it. She knows how to tell me something effectively and when to say it. I like that. Thank you.

Got home last night pretty late and crashed. Woke up this morning and went straight to the work out room where JJanis was gonna be at noon...(yea funny when he got there after I left at 1:30...*grin*) Worked out for about an hour before heading on to the pool. The sun finally came out and I got entirely too hot and headed inside to work on a few errands that I needed to get done. Very productive day.

Picked up JHey from his first day back at work and then went to meet Amy J, Grace and Leslie at their apartment for a celebration of sorts. Amy J got an interview set up and Grace got a job. Good times.

Headed down the very busy road of I-drive to the Don Pablos and consumed way too much drink and way too much food. Geez. Extra work out for me tomorrow. Big time...and already getting a headache...ugh.

I have tomorrow off as well. Happiness! GOOD TIMES people, good times!

"Don't go away..say you'll stay until the morning light" I miss my Graham Colton.

Today was a pretty good day. Met my guests at DAK Lodge to begin our day at Disney-MGM Studios. They had a good time on the cruise and said they thought about me while I "hatched up my windows" to prepare for the storm. So cute!

The mom was so excited to tell me that while they were on the boat, she watched some of MTV and saw a video from Switchfoot so now she knows who they are and loves them. I had mentioned to her while we were chatting last week about how they are number one now on my "Wish list" when she was asking about how we do celebrity tours and she had no clue who they were until I told her about them. When we were departing today she made sure to tell me "Good luck with everything and I really hope you get Switchfoot one day" How cute is she?

"I'll hold my breath and you'll be the death of me" By Tony Lucca....

Got home after the tour in a fairly great mood and came home to Rachel and JHey hanging out. Talked with Rachel a bit and bonded over the music that we love. She's cool. Rested for a bit and then made plans with Amy J and peeps to meet at the Ale House cause softball was cancelled cause of stupid Charley. Ugh!

JHey and I headed out to the Ale House and met Amy J and Leslie there. Can't go to the Ale House without seeing someone I know...saw a manager from Epcot. Ate and got plastered on a bucket with JHey. "OMG, YOU can't drive!" *giggle* Got done and headed over to Amy J's for "The Brady Bunch Movie" Good times...laughed our arses off as usual during that movie!

I am beat...going to hit the sack..get to sleep in tomorrow. Happiness!

Things have been better. It's amazing though how much this storm has affected life around me. People I know can't even get to work because of their homes or cars being totalled or power being out...just a mess. There was a line all the way down the road from the gas station just to get gas. At least an hour wait. Crazy.

So...I smashed my cellphone last night. Well, actually it just fell and broke the front display part. It still works thank God, but I am highly upset about it. Granted it's only a material "thing" but I am always pretty careful with all my "things" and such...I am upset that I let it happen..grr.

Went to work and had a pretty good day overall. Nothing huge happened. Had some upset guests, but that comes with the role. Talked to my tour guest about tomorrow and had to switch some things around, but all will work out for the best I think.

Cali and Courtney called me from The Curve's show...said they thought about me during the "hand pump" part...too cute! Yay! Wish I was there..

I'm watching my own little Curve show in my room right now...the Halloween show. So fun! I miss them...I miss the old them sometimes too...

And why won't my comments work? Help.

So remember all those things that I said I wasn�t gonna do in my last blog to prepare for Charley. Well�I sucked it up and did it. I went out with JHey yesterday to Publix and joined the ranks in getting �supplies� for the anticipated storm. And ya know what? I am glad we did.

The night went like this:

Jane, Jhey and Cody (Jane and Libby�s puppy) came over and hung out in my room while I watched �Sex in the City� and tried to get my mind off any hurricane that was coming our way. Libby and Tye came home right when the storm was beginning. Jhey ran out to take photos of the trees wavering and rain pouring down. A photo is featured on his webpage here.

We all went over to Libby�s across the hall where she had cooked us lasagna and honey-mustard noodles. Very good! Watched a bit of the weather channel and then some of the Olympics before the power went out. Jonathan came over for a bit then wised up and headed out to retreat to his own pad. The patio window in their apartment was looking a tad on the thin side. So we all headed over to my place where the trees are few and far between and where the windows are a bit more guarded by the building.

I was by myself for the worst part of the storm. My mom called me (several times) to let me know that if I hear a noise that sounds like a train to take cover quick. I didn�t really think that I would need to worry about hearing that, but low and behold, I did. I was sitting on my bed in the dark with my back against the wall while it shook and the train rolled in. I lit three candles and then a few minutes later this loud beeping noise started all throughout the building. I, thinking that I started the beeping because of my lit candles, blew out the candles and that�s when Tye came in to say that something fell over and the beeping was just in our building and no one elses. Found earplugs pretty darn quick and Cali called right then. �I�m in hurricane hell�gots to go� Glad to hear that Gainesville didn�t get hit. And thanks for the offer K�but I am all good.

Everyone quickly came over and Sean even stopped by to see if we were all okay. Jane came in a few minutes later in nothing but her bathing suit. How was that for comic relief. I couldn�t stop laughing�she was like a kid who wanted to play in the storm, although in reality, she just wanted to go out to her car and leave so her choice of clothing was a bathing suit.

We all decided to get our minds off the blowing winds, wavering trees, pounding rain and play a �getting to know you better game� so we went around the room of Tye, Jordan, Jane, Libby with Cody, Jonathan and myself to ask questions and get some answers. Before we knew it, the storm was over and gone, but the damage was left behind.

I went to bed and got pages all night long waking me up from Lee Cockerell himself asking for extra help in the resorts and parks to make things easier on re-opening. Got a page from Tim saying �pray you are ok, call if possible� so of course I called him immediately and let him know that I was available if he needed me. My tour had rescheduled today�s tour to Tuesday because of the weather and they could use me at DSA anyways so I got up and headed out with still no electricity in my apartment.

Got to work seeing only Dawn and Tim. It was a tough night for all apparently and really bad for some. I was taking over a tour for a guide who�s house got ripped a part. Not cool. The tour went well, but started off shaky as there were no fast passes being distributed for the day. How can I work with that? So the coordinators were great and let me help them out anyways.

Saw Fernando and heard his car was not looking so good�I�m sorry my friend..

Good people on tour. Very nice and very appreciative of my services. We ate at the Brown Derby (my first time) and had a very good pasta dish..yum.

Good tour, but left feeling somewhat unsatisfied. The guests were not acting as though a hurricane just occurred. Believe me when I say that I am the first one to move on and not dwell on things like this and to not make a big deal out of a single storm, but some people died last night and it kinda was a big deal and we were fortunate enough to open Disney for our ever expected guests, so why are the guests getting upset at the smallest thing like a line. I know why, but I just don�t understand it. Yes, I can take Disney for granted, but I can also appreciate life and what that means to me personally.

I also can appreciate friendship and the importance of family and friends who care about you. There is a big difference between caring about someone and just calling cause you think you should. Thank you to those who sincerely care about me. I don�t take you for granted. This storm didn�t prove that to me, I have always known it. Just felt the need to share it again.

After work I came home to a very steamy apartment. Still no power and probably no power for �a couple of days� All of orange county is out. Not cool. Things in the frig are spoiling as I type, my batteries in my radio and computer are slowing dying, my cellphone is officially dead and no phone for Carolyn at all. And I am gonna die of heat exhaustion�I am sitting by the open window gasping for a cooler breeze to enter in my room. Thank God the plumbing is still working�that would really be a downer.

How did people do it in the 1800s, I will never know.

Later in the day...

YAY! I have power...sweet! JHey had come home after I took a long and needed nap...in the sweaty hotness of my apartment and as we laid on the couch and chatted while trying not to move or we would drip of sweat, we discussed when the power might be turning on when we heard the generator and literally jumped up and hugged. We are dorks...but SO happy!

Now back to life...I have power for my computer and cellphone and most important, my connection to life...my internet. Happiness.

Back to surfing and catching up on my emails...

PS: Watching The Curve do their thing at Kate O'Briens...miss them. K rocked it out that night on the drums...remember kid "All for you!" *grin*

Tonight JHey and I ventured out of the apartment yet again today, but this time with Libby to go see "The Princess Diaries 2" and what a disappointment. The first one was ten times better...but aren't they all? Well...maybe not in the case of Grease, but regardless...

After laughing AT the movie, JHey and I proceeded down to PI. Saw Tom! I love him...made our drinks *very* good...saw Todd Musick! I missed him...saw Logan, Leo, Alessandro and Sarah as well. Good times as usual at PI. Ran into Chris while he was taking down the WES equipment...poor guy has to stay until 4am to get all the stuff inside in preparation for the Hurricane...sucks!

It was Elvis week at PI so there was a bit too much Elvis around...craziness I tell ya...craziness....but it was fun. Strange to be there without FYC. Even Tom noticed..."What are you doing here? FYC isn't back until the end of the month" *giggle* I adore him!

Sorry K I couldn't come up...but HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBIN! Hope you have a great day!!

Quite sleepy...gonna try to sleep the hurricane away and wake up when it's over...

Wish me luck...

So yesterday was a good day. Spent it with my tour family yet again at MK. Still one of the cutest families. It was more relaxed and imformal for me...getting to know the family on a more personal basis was nice. We ate at Cinderalla's where I had the best Portabello Mushroom plate with veggies and wonderful sauces. So good! Elysse was adorable like usual and said the cutest thing after getting off of Splash Mountain. "That was *awesome*...SO cool" and she is three..I adore her.

Got done with them and headed home to crash. Was so tired...took a shower and fell asleep so quick. Got up to meet up with JHey at Downtown Disney to pick him up. Decided we would head downtown to see Jennifer McGill and Dax preform at the AKA Lounge.

The AKA Lounge was very cool...nice laidback atmostphere and very cool. Just my style...lit up stars and fun lighting. I loved it. Got to see Daxmom and Daxdad. Met Paulina (who sings with Dax) and met Kym (who helps book Tony Lucca here in Orlando). All very cool people. Saw Dax and chatted with him a bit. He is so nice. Saw Fred Ramos....remembered meeting him from Pointe Blank in the Green room at Rock and Roll Beach Club and then seeing him again at Margaritaville...he's so awesome and such a nice guy. Glad to see he was playing with Dax and Jennifer.

Jordan seemed like he was having a pretty good time..apparently it was his first time *grin*...I deviriginized him for his first "band" experience. Good times. Glad it was a mellow one..

Jennifer McGill and her posse seemed to make their little corner in the same corner that Jordan and I had sat in so we got to be right next to them while Fred was opening..then they got on stage and her voice is SO powerful..very awesome!

Dax was really great on guitar and keyboards...his singing is awesome too...don't think I have ever heard him live before...rock on! We left a bit early cause I was still beat from my tour and JHey was just easing into the band scene so I didn't want to scare him too much. *grin*

Got home and crashed with the plans of sleeping in on my first day off in quite awhile. But for some reason my head was confused and got up at 7:30AM....I had to *make* myself sleep in a bit more until 10ish...what's up with that? Usually I can sleep in as long as I want....not cool body..not cool.

Got up and JHey and I made plans to work out, swim and lay out..then go stuff ourselves at the China Buffet (SO GOOD) and then spend money we certainly don't have at Target.

We definitely completed all of our tasks thus far...and are working on a couple more for this evening. We are gonna go see a movie and then head over to PI for some excitement...I need some excitement...if you know what I mean. *giggle*

So in other news...we are under a heavy hurricane warning and I could really care less. This is my first official storm while living in Florida and have I rushed out to Wal-Mart to get flashlights or anything of that sort? Nope...and am I gonna? Nope...it's just rain and wind people...let's let nature take it's course and see what's left to pick up later...this is me not worried. I have other things to worry about..

Also...may not have the same problem I posted about earlier regarding a tour coming up...it may work out...*crosses fingers*

Gotta eat dinner and get ready for tonight...

Yesterday was the first day on tour with the family that I am with for four days. They are so awesome. It's their first time to WDW so they are excited about everything. Very genuinely nice and caring people with the cutest kids. Their daughter is a mini-me. I would love to keep her here and make her a mini-me cast member...she is so like me. This girl is three years old and picked up a Figment stuffed animal that she didn't even leave on the ground and put it back...and straightened up the shelf. She is adorable.

Was at MK with them yesterday and had a "perfect day" in their opinion and mine too. Afterwards...went home and worked out for awhile. Met Troy in the work out room. Bonded over changing the channel. *giggle* Working out can be fun...

Headed over to our softball game right after that. Already aching and ready to play. It was about to monsoon...but it held off a good bit. Tons of girls showed up...we are gonna take over! Rock on! Amy J is now on our team so we had some giggles added to the field. *grin* Bob Pattee was cracking me up. "Am I on top this time...or you?" Ted slammed two balls right into my legs by the end of the game...yea nice welts on my leg...but all in support of the game that I love.

Scott Pitts had to call me "Slugger" before I bat or I wouldn't hit the ball, but good thing he finally remembered..cause the last one I hit was a line drive...NICE! I had been slinging pop ups the entire night...horrible, but got it back by the end. YAY! We won 15-5 against Fantasyland...it was sweet! Love it that Andy called me their "star player" this morning..what was he thinkin? *giggle* Love him anyways..

After the game, Amy J wanted to see my new place so we invited Grace and Leslie over and had a get together. I cooked..yep people I cooked and it was good! *grin* You should be so lucky...

Hung out and I became more and more sore...finally just gave up and headed to bed.

Woke up at the break of dawn this morning for our Epcot GR photo that we have annually...second one that I am in...yay! Lots of plaid in one remote location...but I loved every minute of it cause I missed my Epcot cast...and it was SO good to see them all again! They rock!

Melony and Brad brought me my van and I changed to head out to meet my tour. Met up with my tour and headed to Blizzard Beach. Got to see some of my old cast from LottaWatta Lodge...ooh I missed them too! So much fun hanging out there again! I bonded with Elysse, who is my mini-me doll..she's too cute! We played at Tike's Peak until her parents came back with her brothers.

Went to Epcot to get them fastpasses, came back to meet them and then headed to Epcot for the rest of the day. Went on rides and had again another "perfect day" but I think I definitely wore them out really good. Have them again tomorrow and I am whipped at the moment...so worn out...and totally feeling the pain in my joints...overdoing it I think. Ah well...

Stopped by DSA where Ken cracked me up and Trent said something and had no clue how funny it was. "That's great!" with an accent that only could be found one place elsewhere...totally gonna bring the DVD tomorrow to show him. Cracked me up!

I am exhausted...basically...and can't wait to sleep the day away and wake up tomorrow just to wear myself out again...but then I have Thursday and Friday off and I am gonna enjoy them! Cannot wait!

Found out today that I am getting a pretty awesome tour coming up. Can't wait! Happiness..but there are some sacrifices that I am making to do this tour, but I have to and although it's gonna hurt a lot, it's worth it for a lot of reasons in the long run. I just hope things work out for the best. It's professional verses personal and I can't always have it my way.

Night.

Yesterday was my last day at DAK GR. So sad. It was a very good and productive day. They even had a little "going away" meeting for me where they presented me with a framed certificate, a mug and an AWESOME DAK bag that I had been eyeing for quite sometime...rock on. They were so sweet in letting me know that I was offically "one of them" I love them!

Today was my first day back home at Epcot. So great to see everyone again. They gave me a great welcome...I missed them! Ryan O'Kelly and "JeffFilko" cracked me up...as always. They are the best! I love it that they can make me feel so much respect for them while also being so comfortable with them that I can say anything to them and not worry about anything...ya know? They are great..like brothers, but more professional...love em!

O'Kelly got his hair cut and it looks hot...he wanted me to mention it...so there you go *grin*

Had a great day back at work...back at home...I miss DAK, but it's good to get back to what I know...

After work...headed onto Celebration's Town Tavern to meet up with Patrick King and Jonathan Boulter..and Lindsay Haft...good times. Met the owner's dad who treated us quite a bit...toe up I say...toe up. Good times when I started chatting with a kid who was trying to play some music on the jukebox...he had on a Buccaner's hat so I thought I would inform him on their training at the Wide World of Sports to which he replied "yea...I am a huge fan..you'd think I was on the field everyday" hmm...and you are aren't you my friend...yep Carolyn met a player today. Very cool.

All was good until the old guy buying us drinks started hitting on me and kissing on me. Eww..not cool...P King get him away...and he did..my savior!

Tired...going to bed...tour tomorrow...*grin*

I have been feeling really crappy the past couple of days with an ill taste in my mouth, but it has somewhat resolved....I don't know why I feel the need to have it be reinstated and reassured for me every once in awhile, but it's just me. I am so strange...I don't want to be like this...but all I know is having the friends that I do is what makes the world exciting and fun for me. If I don't have that...then I am sunk. I don't ever want to lose like that. I can't and won't change who I am....I like the way I am...mostly. Why can't I understand everything and be less human? Thanks K. For everything.

So yesterday I worked at DAK GR and had a blast. Shannon hugged me for soo long. I adore that man. He is *so* funny. And I love the fact that Nickerson will wait until everyone greets me, then does his own little greeting separately and more special..."What's Up Epcot?" *grin* I am gonna miss his little nickname for me. And my song everytime he sees me is "Sweet Carol..yn" I adore him...and to think he was so rude to me in the parks. *giggle*

Today is my last day of my cross-u at DAK GR. I am sad. I don't want to leave for several reasons. I have learned *so* much already and it's been a wonderful experience. The people are so welcoming and wonderful.."You can't leave..you are one of us now" Aww...I love them. I look too cute in the costume and do NOT want to give it up. But...the time has come to say goodbye and after today I will be back at Epcot. Already scheduled my usual closing help desk shift tomorrow. Back to the wonderful routine. I am excited to go back though and see my people! I missed them. It will be nice to go back to something I know though. At DAK I have felt slightly new at times, but learned SO much and appreciate every moment of it.

"Being the same person on and off stage"

I love K's current quote on his journal. He cracks me up! I forgot to mention that moment in mine....*giggle* Sure...you just needed another shot *grin* So funny.

Going to be productive this morning and do some stuff before work. Then, doing dinner this evening with the peeps to my recollection. Shall be a good time.

So...are we really going skydiving? YAY!

Aww...I am gonna be sad to leave DAK...but my heart is still at Epcot...I even dreamed about going back their last night...saw A Bonds...I missed him.

Day Four Summary:

Worked a nice thirteen hour day at DAK GR. It wasn't too bad of a day for me, but extrememly long. I got bit by what I thought was mosquitos at the time (this information will be useful later...I promise) and itched my way throughout the day...annoyingly so.

Changed as quickly as I could and got to PI just in time for at least two more sets. They rocked it out as usual....so good! I enjoy their gigs at the West End Stage...they are more comfortable it seems...and it gets them a lot more promotion...nice!

"Everybody's doin it"

Most of the peeps had to leave early, but it was good to hang out with a bunch of new fans and some consistent ones as well. Katrina, Gianina, Angel and I managed to jump our way throughout the last set....exhausting us all, but we did it well! I think it's cute that we kept looking over to make sure everyone was still jumping...like we keep each other workin...it's a good competition...

Valerie got her tattoo. Looks SO hot! I love the star...and it's in the place that I would get it too...she beat me too it, but it looks SO cool! Rock on my friend!

Guy was being silly with Cali and I while we tried to get all of his background vocals right...but we kept having trouble with that time one...*giggle*

Lots of people at this show again...Adam Zima even came to say hello...I love him! I met this mother and daughter at the bar and they bought me a water...so drunk..but they came to visit me at the front row and jumped with me while watching FYC...they were great! Met their hot son and chatted for a bit. Good times! They loved FYC...don't they all? *grin*

Went home and was SO good about letting people sleep...I am quite proud of myself...even if no one else noticed. *sigh* Ah well...was good times...really tired...woke up and went to work.

Day Five Summary:

Last day....went to work and had a pretty good day. Was working with Patrick King (fun!) and we were just chattin and lookin out the lobby windows when we spotted a very tall man outside the gates. He turned around and it was Shaq!

We both freaked a bit and then two seconds later, Shaq walked right through our door into the lobby and we all said hey and chatted with him a bit. He asked us for fruit and then wanted to hang out there for a bit until a tour guide could get to him. So nice. Told him to have a great time and he was so polite and cool. Rock on!

Got done with work and headed on down to PI yet again for Day Five. Made it in time for the first few songs of the first set. Got to hang out with Jamie and her friend Kristin a bit more this show (they were fun!) and Chris was doing an excellent job of handling the sound...they crack me up.

Kevin came back (from two days ago) and wore his "Tough Guys Wear Pink" shirt just for Fish. This was the third day that someone wore that shirt. Got to know Brandon a bit better...he rocked at promoting. Nick, Dan, Dwight and Brooke came yet again...very dependable friends...you guys rock!

Guy was in great spirits and actually did a "Spinal Tap" move apparently and fell onto the stage floor and played guitar while spinning in circles...he rocks! That was great!

J surprised us all by playing Switchfoot's "Meant To Live" and it was incredible. It was great to listen to it with Nick in the crowd too since he missed the show...he's the one who introduced me to them and it was great to have that moment. FYC rocked it out...my favorite moment of the week for sure!

Jumped like I had never jumped before with the crowd...new fans mostly and some that always hang around...they are fun! Good times. Discovered that I was beginning to swell in the area where I was bit by that bug at DAK...so it started to freak me out a bit. Not cool...

Stayed till the end of the show and I was wiped out. Headed home to find out that my modem was struck by lightening and not functional....my thigh swollen 1/3 of its regular size and a very bad taste in my mouth left over from some of the night.

Decided things should be better in the morning and so I headed to sleep.

I had Wednesday off so I went to the doctor first thing so I could figure out if I was allergic to the bug bite....in reality that was a two hour waste of my day off. Normal...nothing wrong...getting better. Okay thanks.

Shaun called and we made plans to hang out that night.

Came home and spent most of the day bonding with Tye. We hadn't really chatted in our new place since we moved in cause we had differing and busy schedules...good to catch up.

Got ready and Shaun picked me up. Went to Chili's for dinner where there was a twenty minute wait and while we were giving our names, Graham saw me and was like "HEY! Follow me.." and totally gave us priority seating in his area...no waiting for us. He rocked!

He was a great waiter...and even brought me one of his cds...I adore him. Shaun kept asking how I knew him. *giggle* Umm..too soon to be jealous thanks..Good times...

Went to go see "The Village" umm can I say freaky freaky times. And not just the movie...but anyways...scared the living crap outta me and that movie is just crazy. Crazy. But whatever...

Crashed and got up this morning around 6:30AM to pick up JHEY from the airport. YAY! SO good to see my roomie! Okay okay...no mention of RUM...

Got home and gave him the grand tour...we ran lots of errands and I went to my appointment. Cleared my mind a lot. Whew...So much easier than I thought it was gonna be. Crazy people trying to make me nervous...it was like two seconds. Got some free stuff and all was well. Nice!

Went with Jane and JHEY to the Millenia Mall...first time for me. JHEY bought a new Mac and it's SO nice...but I am definitely a PC kind of girl. We both got wireless connections and now I am connected! Happiness. Good times.

Had everyone over tonight....by chance and surprised a few people...very fun!

Last day off for this week...so gonna enjoy the rest of the evening and then head to bed for another crazy day at DAK tomorrow.

Oh...and yea...K and I are gonna be at the MTV Movie Awards...HOW excited am I about that? WHOO HOO! Good times in Miami...we are gonna tear that crap up!

"Feels about right, doesn't it?"

Day Three:

Woke up around the lazy time of 3PM and got a call from Cali asking if I wanted lunch...umm yeah! *grin* So I got ready and she met me here and we headed out to Chilis for two for one and got started a bit early today.

Went to target to get some supplies. I got a new showerhead and it is working better already. Yay. Got a cute new shirt that says "You'll do for now". I like it. *giggle*

Cali dropped me off and then headed back after getting ready for tonight's activities "It's 6 already?" Geez...we did sleep in quite awhile. Good times.

Got to the West End Stage and started up again....Guy was surprised to see us already...good times. Guy was in one of his crazy moods again...I love those moods! He cracked us up the whole night. We helped him sing his parts (I love the background vocals in any song...and I enjoy it when he sings his parts) so I was trying to figure out the exact words that he sings for "End of the World" and he had to help me out. Cali thought it was "Damn, I'd like some time alone" I think we will use that one regardless, but the correct words are "Time I had some time alone" Rock on!

Fish wore his hightop pink converse shoes just for me. Yay! Kevin shook his head though in disapproval that I complimented Fish on wearing them. Seems me and Fish are the only ones who think they rock. "I'm from England and YOU ROCK!" *grin*

Cali and I started to sing Guy's part for "867-5309" and kept singing J's number and was cracking Guy and Kevin up....funny stuff. Finally Guy did it and it was hilarious! Good times with those kids.

During a song, Fish was trying to get me to look at someone's shirt, but I had no clue what he was trying to tell me so I was walking around pointing at random people until I finally figured out he wanted me to LOOK at the guy's shirt behind me, but that was too late. I had already gotten the guy and told him that Guy liked his shirt. It said something along the lines of "Only tough guys wear pink" and it was a bright pink shirt. It was hot. Good thing I knew the guy...he takes pictures of everyone and FYC at PI. I asked him earlier why he was there on his day off and he said "Cause I really love the band" ROCK on! Later, Fish came up to me and was like "I really messed up the song trying to tell you all that and you still didn't get it" Oops...sorry. *grin*

Is it bad when the bartender know you and what you order. Umm yea..thanks Audrey. *grin*

Good show and good times...lots of people came out again. Met some new peeps. Cali and I were going to get nachos and met Richie, Kevin and Brandon. Richie was so intoxicated that he couldn't even stand up straight and Kevin was a bit strange, but Brandon was cool. We enjoyed him. At some point we lost Richie and we were walking around trying to find him...we headed back up to the stage and Brandon got a call from Richie saying he was on stage, so we all look up and there he was, a special PI guest. *grin* Drunk as can be with two random girls he just met, on stage for the countdown. Funny as can be!

Good times...Hey Kevin..."FER YER SAFT-EY!" *grin*

Time for sleep...and onto day four!

Day Two:

After getting all the stuff out of my old apartment, I went and cleaned the entire place top to bottom. That was grueling. Not something I enjoyed doing. BUT I did enjoy turning in the keys and saying a very quick goodbye to St. Andrews and a wonderful hello to Alta. More parking spaces, more space, happiness. I am so glad we are here now.

Jen wasn't feeling too hot today so we decided to skip on the parks. K didn't mind cause he was still fast asleep. *grin* Did laundry, straightened up and did a lot of organizing and reorganizing. I am pretty happy with the end result of the way my room looks (for now) and for our apartment as a whole. Good times.

Went and ate lunch/dinner with Richie and Jen at Wolfgang Puck's Express. So yummy. Practically the only food I had all day except for breakfast with Nick early this morning. Headed on to the West End Stage and ran into Guy with Shannon and Traci. With Richie and Jen, we were the first ones to arrive.

Valerie comes running up with Cali and shows me her brand new tattoo. She got the FYC star on her bikini line area. SO cute! Now that is dedication. *grin* Courtney "surprised" us a bit later...she's so funny. Loves to surprise...and I definitely KNEW she was coming back. That girl is just crazy enough to do it...and since "we are the same person" then there you go.

Basically same crew with the addition of Karen and friends. Good to see them. Nick showed up (yay!) with Dwight, Dan and Brooke. It was good to see him there...especially when he wasn't sure if he was gonna make it. Good times!

FYC rocked it out yet again...like usual. Got to see Melissa again and meet her step neices. They were adorable...and can scream like no other girls I know. Crazy...and as J said it certainly was almost like being at an *NSYNC concert.

When the show was over we all kinda just camped out on the ground and laid down. We were all pretty exhausted already and it is only day two for me. Craziness.

Funny times...as usual.

Later all...off to sleep...