feeling hot hot HOT!!

Flo-ri-da is HAWTTTTTTTT!! ohmigosh it is toasty down here at the moment! Yesterday it was 97degrees but felt more like 108 with the humidity... rather warm!! The past two weeks have been... interesting. I had three days in which I called in sick and beforehand was ROS'd from work twice due to being sick... I had flu with a chest infection and low blood pressure.... never fun. So I had a few days off to rest and recuperate... two of the most boring and long days of my program so far!! Although I needed rest it is never a good thing when you have too much going on in your head!

My days off that week were fun, I had one which was spent at Seaworld (of course) I finally saw the new Shamu show, One Ocean... it was gorgeous! Yet another soundtrack I need to buy!! I spent a fair few hours at manatee rescue just sitting, watching and thinking... definatly my relaxing place here in Orlando!! I got to hang out with Jen which was lovely as we rarely get days off together!!

I also went to see another Ray's game at Tropicana Park... yet again they won, this time against the Boston Red Sox. I had alot of fun and I cannot wait to go to another game!! I love it so so much, the atmosphere, the game itself and the excitement of being at a sporting event... it is definatly a feeling you can't beat!! Hoping to go with my brother when he is here visiting in August!!

I had my lasses t-shirt name given Monday night, lasses is a weekly event taking place on Happy Monday's in which the UK girls get together, play a few games and have a giggle before heading to a venue in Orlando to meet the boys from another country... my shirt name is "Gluten free submarine" because I am gluten free (obvs) and because I love the beatles (lol). It could have been alot worse....
Am having two relaxing days off now consisting of sleeping, shopping, sunbathing and eating... pretty perfect if you ask me!!

- K

we love weekends at Disney

Trying to be more up to date...
These last few days have been AMAZING!! I've hung out with some amazing friends and made some great memories!! Friday I worked (12-6), it was an uneventful day at work and I managed to get an ER for 3.30 which was lush, I had some plans which fell through so ended up hanging out with Leah which I was greatful for as she finishes her program soon :(. Had a lovely girlie night, with a proper homecooked meal, wine, and girlie movies!! Sometime's its a godsend here to have friends you feel totally comfortable with and can just veg out!! After Leah left I was alittle merry, so headed over to see AJ & Euan's new flat, which is lush, and dance around to some Chezza!

Saturday was soooooooo much fun!! Finally AJ & I had a day off together... always promises good things!! The day started with the most amazing care package from home, something which always puts a smile on my face... I have wispas, galaxy's, percy pigs, haribo and morrisons own hard boiled!! I then headed to Epcot to meet the boyo, then to MK for gayday!! We also met up with my friend Ashley from West Palm and Alex from Norway (to celebrate our 6 months). So after splash mountain, thunder mountain, space mountain, meeting the princesses then meeting mickey and minnie we all headed home and had a few cheeky drinks.
Sunday was amazing, not only was it my FRIDAY but my shift was.... sports -> kidcot -> break -> kidcot -> tasking -> home. Monday was Blizzard Beach, and 7 hours spent crisping with Katherine, and putting all our and the worlds problems to rights.... Today I have been to Seaworld, applied for jobs and had a bit of 'me' time drinking wine, eating chocolate and watching girlie films.... all in all an amazing few days... here's hoping the next few are just as much fun :)
K

6 months?! geez

Wow, okay so I haven't updated this since week one... that sucks, how am I going to remember all the dumb shit that we've done in these past 6 months in 10 or so years time? Ok so WOW, where to begin.... I am in the disney bubble. To the guys at home I am so sorry I suck at keeping in touch, I can't even begin to explain the way things are here unless you experience it. It. sucks. you. innnn!!

The past 6 months have had been some of the best and some of the worse of my life. I am now living in a one bed with Emma, which we waited 4 months for on the housing list... I love living with her, its crazy and insane but it's so good to know that even if you need a chat at 4 in the morning there is someone there for you.... that's a very useful thing here!! Work is the same as always, hated it back there for a few weeks - too much bitching and drama for me, but I guess thats what happens when you live/work and some people sleep together!! It has gotten better in the past few days, just need to keep a clear head and try not to be so sensitive/over-think things.

So, things I want to make sure that I remember if I stumble across this again? I'd say the top moments so far....

• First every wishes... it was just incredible. We headed to MK after Traditions and went to Mickey's Philharmagic... not so hilarious moment when the mops came on and my clearly deep rooted fear of them was exposed... scary AS! But then we went to see wishes and it was a major 'omg I'm here moment'.
• Emma's 25th birthday.... and St Patrick's Day all in one.... we stayed at AK Lodge which was frigging fantastic (the most comfortable bed of my life - kinda wasted on my drunken arse), then we headed to Epcot to DATW (Drink around the world)... it was intense... lets put it that way, then to Jellyrolls (an awesome Dueling Piano Bar at the Boardwalk) which again, was wasted on my sorry drunken arse.
• Universal Studios for Madri Gras with AJ and Rufus... just so so much fun, I don't think I have laughed so much in my life, it was just a perfect perfect day!
• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground for Riyad's birthday... a random spontaneous resort stay, resulting in midnight swims, pargos, playground's and birthday cake.
• Tampa Bay Rays v. New York Yankees... one down of my list, loved the game, loved the atmosphere and just had a really nice time!
• Homossassa Springs... was just AMAZING. Totally amazing to be there, especially with mum & dad. Crystal River was gorgeous. Roadtripping from Florida's coast to coast was them was incredible and just exploring different places with them.
• My Living Sea's Backstage Tour. INCREDIBLE. I learnt so much!
• Getting drunk with AJ from the backstreet boys, him giving me money to get home, teaching me magic tricks and doing shots at the bar.... hilarious evening.

So that is a quick quick roundup of the things I REALLY don't want to forget... I have also got so much amazing things planned for the next few weeks that time is going to fly... it's freaking me out alittle!! I am hopefully going to S. Carolina for a weekend soon, so hopefully hopefully can try to visit Charleston if I go, also am heading to West Palm Beach for a weekend with a friend, and then in Sept the parental's are coming out again so we are hitting Washington D.C/NYC and Boston, so that is helping to sort out my travelling bug!!
I'll try update sooner than 6 months... but we will see, haha!! Back to the bubble I go!

1 week in!

Hey everyone!!

Okay I have been rubbish with updating, so I'm going to try and remember this past week now! The flight over was fine, we were 50 minutes late but thats nothing compared to the cancelled one the day before!! I met Emma and Sabrina at the airport and we all hung out! landed into orlando then headed straight for dinner!! went to a bar called UNO Chicago which had an entire gluten free menu, was gorgeous! Then sunday we headed to seaworld!!

Seaworld <3! Loved it, such a fab day!! We saw the manatees (of course!) watched the Believe show, won a penguin each, and just hung out! Was really good fun with everyone!! Sunday evening we headed out again for some food, and just fun times!!

Monday, was hilarious!! We decided to go to florida mall, which is just fantastic! Spent a bit to much money, but my favourite shop had 30% off the sale price, so got some gorgeous tops for like $7!! We then went home to meet Emily and Anna who had just landed from the UK! And headed for dinner at a random irish bar, the Tilted Kilt. So we ate then everyone left as the girls were tired, and the others had to get home. FUNNIEST. NIGHT. EVER!! We ended up, me Arran, Emma and Sabrina sitting at the bar for about 6 hours, just chatting and having a giggle!! It was so so funny!! I don't even remember the crap we were coming out with, but I know it was amazing!!!

Tuesday - moved into housing!

Since then things have been crazy and I haven't updated in the longest of time! I have had my merchandise training and am now in rotation! It is pretty simple, the biggest issue is remembering all of the different discount cards, and what to do if something goes wrong - but that is something which will come with time! Everyone is lovely, and there have been some amazing nights out... with not so amazing days afterwards!! I had my throw in to the UK pavilion which was really good fun!! Just if your coming out make sure you bring around $10 with you incase everyone goes to IHOP after!! I have just had social security which is a killer, so am going to head to bed for a few hours of sleep, then head off to work later on for a close!!!

Lovesss <3 xx

4 days!

I move to Orlando in 4 days time!! It's crazy how fast everything has gone! I remember Katherine and Jenna saying it went crazily fast and not believing them!

I've had an amazing few weeks! Finished up at work, and then have spent alot of time with my family and friends! My parents threw me an Disney themed going away party which was A-MAZ-ING!! Everyone looked amazing, and there was so much effort put into the costumes!  We had the seven dwarfs, Wall-E, Cruella, Dalmations, The Incredibles. A brilliant brilliant night!

So I am now visiting my boyfriend in Wales, and the snow has arrived.... I cannot wait for the sunshine state temperatures right now!! Just fingers crossed it eases off a little by Saturday! Heading home tomorrow, going to be one heck of a horrible goodbye, but he is booking his flights out to visit soon so thats something to look forward to for us both :). Then I guess I should probably get home and pack... haven't even made my list yet... whoopsy! It's just so differcult to try and judge what your going to need, but I guess it is only Orlando, anything I forget I can get out there!!

One thing to make sure you do before you go is your P85 form for the tax office - its not as bad as it looks, but it will save a lot of hassle when you get back from the states, I just did mine now, so its all ready to post once my P45 comes through the post! Also informing the student loan company, saves you getting wacked with a fine on your return to the UK!!

So that's me done until I reach the USofA!! Eeeeep!!! xx

Just over two weeks to go!!

How crazy is that?! Two weeks on Saturday I will be at the airport ready to drop my bags and go!! The last few weeks have been hectic, I've managed to get a temping job, so means I can get rid of some of my student overdraft before I go, it's a nice feeling! I am now allowing myself to get excited as the one thing I was dreading was over yesterday (a trip to the dentist) so now it's all systems go for Florida!

We had another Disney Day a few weeks ago! Some of us 7th December's all meet up in London! It was a fab day, very random!! We had lunch at Spoons in L. Square, and a few drinks, of course!! Then it was off to the London Dungeon thanks to Anna and her vouchers!! It was such a funny experience, I discovered that yes, I am still scared of Jack the Ripper, and Benn is a total wimp!!! Haha!!

I also had the non-refundable fee payment e-mail.... I was expecting abit of a hassle like with the DS-160 form, but it was a doddle! Took about 2 minutes to pay!

So now it's just hanging out with friends and family, and I guess I should start to think about my packing.... hmmmm!!

xx

Haley's favorite Disney memory Disney World DisneyLand Peter Pan Mickey ...

So, to get me excited for life as a castmember Arran sent me this clip - this girl is adorable! It is the cutest thing you'll ever see! It is amazing (and scary at the same time) how much one castmember can affect someone's entire memory of visiting WDW!!