I've had quite a busy two weeks sinc writing the last post, but I promise I'm going to start writing each night and post more often, beginning from today!
06/27/12 - 07/10/12
On the Wednesday we had our Social Security meeting, we had to be up to meet for it at 6am. I arrived at the front desk still feeling groggy and something made me check my sheet, I realised I was supposed to be at the meeting the day before, but luckily I was able to go that day. We travelled to the office, had our interview and were back again by about 830 9ish which was ingood time as we were wrned it could take six hours. I was supposed to go to FloridaMall but instead we went to Walmart, then chilled by the pool and had a delicious Chinese.
Thursday was such a good day! Rachs results day! Rach,Becca and I began our day early by meeting on the bus to take us to Fort Wildrness Lodge. As I haven't been there before I was excited to go and explore as one of my faviourite videos as a child was filmed in that resort with the characters exploring and singing. It lived up to expectations! We had a buffet breakfast whih set us up for the busy day ahead. It was delicious, and was finished off with Mickey waffles. We had a little wonder around the lake and found out we can hire a boat and drive around the Seven Seas Lagoon so that is definitely a must whilst we are out here. As the bus took so long to get there in the morning,we decided to take the boat across to Magic Kingdom, meeting a lovely family from North Carolina on the way, which obviously meant I had a long conversation with them about everything that has been filmed there, especially One Tree Hill! As we were arriving the Move it Shake It Parade was starting so we watched it and also were part of it! Dancing and singing along in the middle of the parade! Straight ater we headed over to Splash Mountain and did a few rides in Frontierand. I finally got to ride the train, after 3 weeks of being here. We obviously had the obligatory photos with mickey and Minnie, whilst Becca and I were trying to arrange a card for Rach without her knowing, this involved lot of me disapearing and trying to buy a card. Disney really should start selling cards other than postcards! I had already asked the character atendant if Mickey and Minnie culd sign Rach card and I would ick it up later but after we had seen Mickey and Minnie I ran back to hand her the card and she allowed me to go in myself. I had a cute moment with them when I explained we were going for cocktails to celebrate, sure Mickey was jealous!
For the evening we headed over to the Polynesian resort. Which also meant I had survived my day at Magic Kingdom!!! It only took thre attempts aha. We ventured upstairs and celebrated with a bottle of Champagne and had some yummy nibbles. It was then time for Wishes so we headed back down to the beach, bought a few cocktails and watched Tarzan before Wishes started. Wathing Wishes from the beach was such a lovely experience, definitely going to take the family there when they come over!
On Sunday I finally moved to Patterson. I decided to move as all the people I spend my time with in Florida live in that complex and honestly it has been the best decision! I'm now able to go home wth them instead of having to get off the bus alone and also able to just go round to theres without having to fully arrange something and get the bus over, also can now just go down to the pool to chill and will be guranteed someone else will come down and join, I just love it here!! I was so so grateful that Nikita offered to meet me after work to help move my stuff across. Somehow I had acquired three suitcases full of things, when I only came out with one, I am yet to do any shopping so really don't understand that!! Iamnow living with a girl from Italy and four othergirls, I'm not too sure where they are from but they are all lovely.
I've been really forgetfu and keep forgetting to write in my diary what I have done, so I'm kind of missing out on a few days frommy memory!
After work one afternoon I headed over to Hollywood Studios with Rach, Martha and Lauren. We art the 50's Prime time Diner, and the food was devine!!! I had a pot roast which was a change to the fast food so I really enjoyed it and it felt homely. For desert we shared brownie which was also delicious! We tried to work our cast member magic by attempting to get me on Rock n Roller Coaster even though I didn't have a fast pass but the cast member was having none of it. The queues for all the rideswere pretty long so we drove over to Epcot and had a little mooch around. Arriving back at Patterson we were meant to be having a chilled film night but instead we headed to the pool for a pool party. Not before Jess could shw us her flexibility and that she could fit into Charlies suitcase, being wheeled around for ages.
I had a bit of a down couple of hours at work, I have no clue why, but I had been in Video Monitor which always makes me tired as it's so dark but I came out and went to Circle. I was watching the characters in Garden Grill, and I just felt like all the magic had gone. I felt so drained and upset but luckily a family came along with a little girl dressed as a princess and she put the magic back into me. I don't want that feeling again, it was horrible!!! So a big thank you goes out to that little girl andher family!!
It was then Fourth July, I was supposed to have the day off but I had been asked to work, but luckiy I was oly give a 09:00 - 15:00 shift so after work I headed home to meet the girls before we went out to Hollywood Studios. The park was busy so we did not goon any rides but had a ice walk around and met Sorcerer Mickey before finding our places in front of the hat to watch the fireworks. They were absolutely amazing and they were accompanied with fantastic music which made them even better.
Thursday was my day off so after the compulsory hour at the pool we went to Animal Kingdom. I watched the Nemo Musical for the first time ever and it was quite good, but I really didn't want to have to endure it for a second time 15 minutes later when Charlie thought she had lost her phone so we were told we had to sit through it. Luckily it had been found on Dinosaur so we could escape. We were able to ride Expedition Everest three times in a row, I absolutely love this ride!!!
Aftr work on Saturday it was finally time to attempt the Kitchen Sink. Before eating we were in the arcades, I had to have a go on the basketball game before we could go anywhere, just to add I definitely beat Sarah!! Han, Sarah, Jamie, Kristen, Emily and I were the contenders for the Kitchen Sink. The Kitchen Sink is literally a kitchen sink with so many scoops of ice cramand every topping possible, which turned out pretty horrible as there was a lot of peanut buttter!!! We were defeated, we were unable to finish it, more because of how much peanut buttter was in it as we were still hungry. Whilst we were inside a nother group ordered the same, this was a horribke eperience, they destroyed it, getting fod everywhere, being really loud and just not a pretty sight. There was also another family that had a little boy with them, he kept glancing over at us, so we offered him a bowl of ice cream and he happily took it, walking off telling his dad that us guys rocked. I am determined to go back and compete it, but will be definitly asking for them to subsititute a couple of items.
Sunday, Sarah , Jamie and I decided to meet early at 8:00 to get the bus to Magic Kingdom. I had work at 12:00 so wanted to cram in as much as possible before. We rode Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyer and watched the Laugh Floor. Space Mountain was really good as I couldn't really remember the lay out of the ride which made it even more exciting. I then had to unwillingly leave Sarah and Jamie to head over to work. I took the monorail over, crazy how I cn just take the monorail to work, much prefer it to the buses!!
At work I was given the assignment of 'Magical Moment'. I had to choose a young child that would be Captain on the boat. I made sure I waited until I found the cutest little girl. She was so so happy that I had picked her and she had biggest smile on her face, her mum even started crying. The little girl Ava was to sit at the front of the boat, wave to everyone and give me a signal so that we culd send the boat off. Her an her family all lookedso pleased which really made my day!!
After work I went over to Jos before we went to House of Blues, it was a really good night once again!
Tuesday was Nikitas birthday!! Our orignal plan was to go to Cocoa beach, but the mini bus was going to be too expensive so the plan changed to Miami, which then changed to us having a chilled day instead. We went over to Niks apartment for 11 and she opened her cards and presents and had her birthday cake. We then decided we would spend the day in Animal Kingdom. We finally watched the Festival of the Lion King. I still find it as breathtaking as the fist time, I love it so much and could watch it repeatedly. We then ran back for a cheeky couple of tripson Expedition Everest and the Kali River Rapids, leaving us drenched for the ride home. Animal Kingom closed at 8 which was far too early to go home, so Nik, Rach, Becca and I decided to go to Magic Kingdom. We ate some dinner then found areally good spot in front of the castle to watch, 'The magic, the memories and you". This was amazing, but I don't want to say too much as I know my family have never seen it before and I want them to experience it first hand! We then watched wishes which is stunning, we did have to wait as there was a half hour delay but it made it evenmore special. Instead of battling our way to the exit we rode Space Mountain just before the park closed then jumped on the boat over to the Grand Floridian as we decided it would be easier getting home from there. The hotel is amazing. We walked around in awe takingpictures and fascinated, such a gorgeous hotel!! Today was definitely one of my faviurite days since eing here, I absolutely loved it!!!
So from now on Ipromise I will write down what I do each day and post more often!! xxxxxxxxx
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