Things you Don't Need

Hey all So I figured most people start reading these looking for omg whats it going to be like, and what to pack. So this is post on stuff that you don't really need, and things that are nice to have, and things that you can buy down here.
UPDATE: This is from 2011, so I never had to deal with bunk beds, 3 people in one room etc. So take this all with a grain of salt because of space etc.
Things you Don't Realy Need
1. Desk Lamp
      I've only ever used mine when I don't want to have to get up and turn off the light after getting in bed.
2. A ton of shoes
      Nice shoes( heels and flats) boots  flip flops and sneakers. thats all you need really.
3. Clothes
     This is iffy one. I brought a lot of clothes because I'll be here for 7 months.  The summer has been really hot so I ended up buying shorts and capris and really thin tshirts. I live these now, mostly. And Pjs. My jeans I will probably end up wearing more in Winter. But If you can have someone mail these things down for cheap, or if you have family coming to visit I would advise doing that instead. Maybe bring one pair for going out to eat, where the AC will be cranked up.
4. Hair Product
   Honestly its so hot, and humid that your hair will never look nice really. You sweat alot, and the even anti frizz stuff never works. If you dont have extra space leave it.
5. Lunchbox
  This I would wait on. My work location has a fridge,so I just bring my lunch in a plastic bag.That being said some locations don't.Also there is the Caf. so you can get by a couple days till you figure out if you need one.

Nice to Have

1. Plastic Drawers Organizer thigns
   I really wish I had bought this right away. Everything from all the junk you have, to clothes (as my roomie does) They work great as a nightstand or at the end  of the bed too.
2. Bed Risers
   If you want to put pretty much anything under your bed like a milk crate, you need these.
3. Brita Filters
  The water down here is disgusting. bottle water is the best but also expensive and wasteful
4. Extra  Phone Cords
    CP housing, and pretty much any place you work will have terrible reception. This kills your battery. An extra charger( or external battery pack) will work great if your job has a place to plug it into
5. Pillows
    I brought 3 pillows down and ended up buying an extra because the bed is against a wall and it hurts like crazy when you jam your knee into it. Also grab an egg crate mattress pad. I have a cheap one and it works great so far, although it moves around alot.

Things to Buy Down Here


1. Curtains and Rods
  Read carefully. Buy a shower hanger rod that just presses against the walls. This will allow you to put it in your window and hang a curtain without PM going nuts. Also buy a blackout curtain. Every single room has lights that shine in at all hours of the night and day. Also extra Rods are useful to hang Bras, extra clothes etc to dry
2. Bath Mats
   These are good for both the bath and to cover the unpleasant carpet.
3. Laundry Hamper
     Laundry facilities are pretty far away and your clothes will easily become both too heavy and too wrinkled if you use a bag. Get one that Rolls, or has a back pack strap.
4. Over the Door Hooks
  PM doesn't get you put anything sticky on the walls (like command hooks) so over the door hooks are great for robes, bags, hoodies, and towels. The towel rack in the bathroom is only big enough for one towel to dry on.


Okay there is some stuff. As I think of more I'll either add to this or make a new post.

....Its been a while

Hi! I had promised myself that I was going to update regularly once I got here but that is not happening. I'm normally on th net for like 4 hours a day at the least and here I haven't even check my email since I left my house. Its been really busy and plus I wanted to spend time with my roommates.

First Day:  this was check-in. I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express (Formally sunpree) It's about a block and a half. It doesn't have breakfast, but it was pretty chap, clean, and has a nice pool. I ended up meeting one of my roommates early since she also stayed there,and she stored her luggage in my car. Then we headed over to Vista at about 7 am. We were pretty lucky considering that almost all of our roomates were already there, and at the end of the line. (much easier to find them)

I would suggest that you all exchange a really recent picture showing how you'll look that day. We got there and no one looked like their FB picture.

When you check in make sure you have all your paperwork, plus ID and a voided check for payroll. Then you head though some stations and finally end up at housing. This is where you MUST be with your roomate/s. One person will take all of your programs and sign you up for housing. The earlier you are in the day/line, and the earlier your check-in date is, the better off getting the complex and size you want is. You will also take your ID photo for housing, so be prepared for that.


Day 2: Nothing. you'll probably have this off, so you have move in and grocery shop. (I suggest two cars if you can)(photo later)
Day 3: Traditions - Pretty fun, but try and wear comfy shoes, you'll be walking alot. Flat worn in shoes, or black pumas can pass as press shoes
Day4: Continuing- WEAR COMFY SHOES. I wore a pair of comfy boots, but 6 hours later I was in pain. comfy flats that ou have worn for hours before. Flats can and will blister your feet if theyre not broke in
Days after: this is the bestest funnest part! I can't say much, but it is awesome! Also Rule Above goes extra for these days.

Now: I have been moved from Main Entrance to ....wait for it....

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
This is beyond awesome really. And I have one of the best ..trainer people. Miss Laura I love you! My current trainer is also really great.

Okay that is all for tonight. hopefully tomorrow I will update again. 

Goodbye

So I'm leaving for Orlando today in a few hours. The car is all packed except for the cooler. I am both excited/nervous, and depressed. I'm going to miss my bed the most from my house. And my family, but thats a given. Ugh oh well. I am off to shower and get the cooler ready.
Ta!

Disney Photo Challenge

Disney Photo Challenge

I totally stole this from littlemisspirate's blog. She modified it off a DCP FB group's scavenger type game. I thought she had an awesome idea So I am going to try and do it as well!
Categories
1. Specific items in the parks

    a. Photo in front of Cinderella’s castle
         a.b Photo in front of Beast's castle
    b. Photo in front of Spaceship Earth
    c. Photo in front of The Tree of Life
    d. Photo in front of The Sorcerer’s Hat
    e. Photo of a President in a Mickey Mouse tie
    f. Photo of Cinderella’s favorite horse
    g. Photo of Lady and the Tramp’s paw prints
    h. Photo trying to pull the sword from the stone
    i. Photo while you “sing in the rain”
    j. Photo with Dino-Sue

2. Lets Be Creative

    a. Photo in your favorite silly Disney hat
    b. Photo of a live animal that is portrayed by a Disney character
    c. Photo of a unique souvenir less than $10
    d. Photo of Mickey’s face made from something unique
    e. Photo that describes the essence of Disney World

3. Participation Counts

    a. Get a caricature done and take a photo of it
    b. Photo of being a Festival of the Lion King chosen participant
    c. Try some Beverly at Club Cool and photograph the reaction

4. Those Crazy Tourists

    a. Photo of a family dressed in the same outfits
    b. Photo of a girl dressed up like a princess
    c. Photo of a kid on a leash
    d. Photo of a man in socks and sandals
    e. Photo of someone being proposed to
    f. Photo of someone wearing a giant fanny pack

5. Who Won?

    a. Photo of the longest queue time for a ride
    b. Photo of the most outrageously dressed guest you can find
    c. Photo of your highest score at Buzz Lightyear

6. Ride the Rides

    a. Photographs of team members on the rides (List below)

7. Where’s Mickey?

    a. Photographs of team members with characters (List below)

Where’s Mickey characters
(I’m assumming the characters marked with a * are hard to find and with a ** are even more difficult)
1. Aladdin
2. Alice from Alice in Wonderland
3. Ariel
4. Aurora
5. Baloo from The Jungle Book
6. Beast *
7. Belle
8. Buzz Lightyear
9. Captain Hook
10. Chip ‘n’ Dale
11. Cinderella
12. Cruella De Vil **
13. Daisy Duck
14. Darkwing Duck **
15. Darth Vader *
16. Donald Duck
17. Dopey *
18. Eeyore
19. Esmeralda **
20. Fairy Godmother
21. Flik from A Bug’s Life *
22. Gaston **
23. Genie *
24. Goofy
25. Jafar **
26. Jasmine
27. Jessie from Toy Story
28. Jiminy Cricket
29. Lilo
30. Little John from Robin Hood **
31. Mad Hatter
32. Maleficent
33. Mary Poppins
34. Mickey Mouse
35. Minnie Mouse
36. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible
37. Mr. Smee
38. Mulan
39. Peter Pan
40. Piglet
41. Pinocchio
42. Pluto
43. Pocahontas
44. Prince Charming
45. Queen of Hearts
46. Rafiki
47. Robin Hood **
48. Snow Queen **
49. Snow White
50. Stitch
51. Terk from Tarzan *
52. Thumper
53. Tigger
54. Timon
55. Tinker Bell
56. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
57. Wendy
58. White Rabbit *
59. Winnie the Pooh
60. Woody
61. Rapunzel and Flinn

Ride the Rides
1. Animal Kingdom

    a. Expedition Everest
    b. Kilimanjaro Safaris
    c. Kali River Rapids
    d. Primeval Whirl
    e. Dinosaur
    f. Maharajah Jungle Trek
    g. TriceraTop Spin
    h. Finding Nemo the Musical
    i. Festival of the Lion King

2. Epcot

    a. Gran Fiesta Tour
    b. Journey Into Imagination
    c. Test Track
    d. Mission Space
    e. Maelstrom
    f. Turtle Talk with Crush
    g. The Seas with Nemo & Friends
    h. Spaceship Earth
    j. Scuba/Snorkel at the Living Sea’s

3. Hollywood Studios

    a. The Great Movie Ride
    b. Fantasmic!
    c. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
    d. Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian
    e. Lights, Motors, Action!
    f. Tower of Terror
    g. Muppets 3D
    h. Star Tours
    i. Backlot Tour
    j. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
    k. The Magic of Disney Animation

4. Magic Kingdom

    a. It’s A Small World
    b. Mad Tea Party
    c. Peter Pan’s Flight
    d. Snow White’s Scary Adventure
    e. The Barnstormer
    f. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
    g. Space Mountain
    h. Splash Mountain
    i. Haunted Mansion
    j. Mickey’s Phillarmagic
    k. Jungle Cruise
    l. Dumbo
    m. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
    n. Pirates of the Caribbean
    o. Enchanted Tiki Room
    p. The Carousel of Progress

Some of these I probably wont do as I not a huge fan of some of them but other I can't wait to do!

Packing Tips

Just to let you know I have roommates! I'm so happy they all seem really nice too.
 Also omfg 24 days.o.o
Tips:

This is something I started doing on trips since I always go into a mild panic attack thinking I’m forgetting something. Take pictures of EVERYTHING YOU PACK! Yes it sounds very time consuming, but this way you know every article of clothing, bedding, misc item ,etc that you brought.
I usually do this as I gather everything for packing. Even take picture of what your taking it in.(Great if you and your roommate can’t remember who’s is who’s)

How: Set your camera to the lowest setting so the pictures don't take up much space. The snap away everything you gather up. Go through and name all the files (something descriptive like Showercaddy, or Flash T-shirt) and also make a word doc of it. I usually organize either the pictures or the word doc with categories one with general categories like Bedroom, Bath etc and then one with how I’m packing it(what goes in which container etc)

After: Double check you have everything on your original packing list with what you have gathered. Anything Missing? Figure out why it's missing and if you need to remedy that or if you just deiced you didn't need that.

Then as you start to pack triple check as everything goes in. Use a pencil in case you have to take something out. When this is finalized make another list of the containers that need to go in the trunk, inside the car, and on your person.
There almost done! For the things that you will be carrying on your person (phone, ipod, travel clothes+sleep+day of clothes) make a list of those and keep it handy to make sure those don’t get accidentally left behind.
And arrange your clothes so those that you will need that day and those that you will need to unpack that night. (Such as business clothes.)

Legend: $-Buying at home . O-Own . *-Buying there . $*-Buying there or recurring expense ~-maybe
I didn't include most of the clothes and accessory items for them, since you know what you'll bring and what goes with the stuff you own.
Bedroom
For the Bed $
Bedding (TWIN) $
Comforforter$
Sheets$
Pillow Cases$
2 normal, 1 body
Extra Blanket (OWN)
Bed padding $

Fan $
Its Florida, it will most likely become hot.
Desk Lamp
Extra light is never a bad thing.
Pictures
tacky stuff
You can’t really shove pins into the wall, and tacky stuff is easy to take down during inspections.
Clothing O
PJs
Hoddie
Disney hoodie
This is really just a lounging hoodie for me.
junkie hoodie
Something to take that you dont mind if it gets dirty or stained or lost.
Cardigan
LOVE THESE!

Shoes
Beach stuff
swim suit, beach towel.
HANGERS
For these you’ll both normal hangers and some pants/skirt hangers.
White Board Calendar + markers
Great for putting your schedule and important dates on w/o waste
garbage can+liners
a small one for the bedroom
Full Length Mirror
Gotta make sue you look nice right?


Bathroom
Shower curtain (roommate check!)*
Kinda gross to use someone else's. Check with roommate if you want to shop there or have someone bring one.
Floor mat (RC!)*
"Floor is slippery when wet" is not just for the pool.
Shower caddy$
This way al your stuff stays with you and in a neat place
Shampoo/Conditionor/Soap, Hair stuffO
Cosmetic Bag + makeupO$
Disney is all about natural makeup, but if you want to wear anything after hours you’ll need someplace to keep it nice and neat.
Towels$
Face
Bath
Always good to buy these in a color, or pattern so you can tell which is yours. (I’m making sure mine match my home’s decor so I can bring them back and not worry)
Wash Clothes$
Toothbrush, etc O$
DeordorantO$
RazorsO$
PurfumeO
Lotion$
Hair Brush O
ties, pins, clips, headbandsO
Striaghtner/Dryer/CurlerO
Robe
Out of Bath robe
Lounging robe
This might just be for me, but I have a long robe that I use getting of the shower, and short jersey material one to lounge around in  my PJs with.
Female things
Here’s a little security tip:
take a tampon and pull it apart. Insert emergency money. Reinsert cotton part(You’ll probably have to cut it a bit to get it all to fit.) Put back into wrapper and seal with glue. Shove it back in and TAHDAH! hidden money.
Nail brush O

Disney is kinda picky about nails.

Laundry
Laundry basket
Good for throwing dirty clothes in, and bringing clean clothes back to the room.
laundry bag (OWN) -
While the basket is nice for thowing clothes, you’ll want something to carry the clothes down to the laundry.
 I got this awesome bag free from school. Took me forever to figure out what it meant -.-
Soap ~$O
This is something I can get pretty cheap at home, and since I’m driving I’ll have the space to bring it with.But it will be a recurring expense. So plan for that.
Wash Helpers
bra bag $$$
color grabber sheets
These are nice because you can wash more items in one load without too much worry.
Electronics O
Laptop
Power cord
Cover
USBs
Printer
Digital Camera
Power cord
travel power cord
extra batteries
memory cards
SD card reader
Extension cord/Surge potector $
Cell Phone
Charger
iPod
chrager
case
covers
Alarm Clock
GPS $
Charger, holder, case
This is just me, since I won't have a co-pilot and miss my exists a lot.

Misc.
Leisure O
Book~
Knitting
DVDs
Movies
Firefly
Beauty and the Beast
Star Trek
Cheap easy thing to do when you have down time and don’t want to go out.
Tissues *$
Envelopes/Stamps (OWN)
Stationary (OWN)
Rubber bands/staples/paper clips/pencils/pens/pencil sharpener/post-it notes/push pins/hole punch O
You never know when you’ll need these, so grab a few from staples or home.
TAPE$
scotch, duct, electrical, masking
electrical tape is not just for electrical things.Easily fixes things, covers annoying blinking lights. Also good for any weird bleeding that needs gauze and pressure.
Notebook$
A small mini one or legal pad for jotting stuff down
Post-its
BAG These are just me...O
Carry-all Bag
Purse
1Nice and 1small
Mini-tool set
Something, somewhere, somehow will break or come lose. plus this is something you can bring home and use as well
you’ll want:
2 types of screwdriver
some screws, nails
hammer
a small size screwdriver set for tiny screws like eyeglasses and laptops.
Flash Light (OWN)
power goes out, need to walk in the dark etc. A plug in re-chargers are great and they last for 8+
Few extra dishes
plates, silverware, cups,
Water bottles
Apartments come with a set, but you might want a few extras. These are good dollar store buys since plastic is cheap and sold in singles.
Combination Lock
You have a locker and they make you use a COMBINATION not key.
Rice cooker/George Forman grill
this is me and my roommates. This would be something to talk about with them and see if anyone is bringing one down or if you would use.
First Aid Kit (Own)$
you will need this, or your roommate, or someone else. Either snag form home or buy
Neosporin(Triple Antibiotic)
Band-aids
Cough Drops
Sun-burn cream
MEDS
Tylenol
Ibuprofen
allergy
Sun Lotion
Sunglasses (2 pair)O
Travel MugO

Paperwork O-double check
Driver’s License
SS Card
Insurance
Car
registration (proof of me!)
Health
Boarding Paperwork
This is important! Things you must have to check in. Anything with the car make sure you name is on it somewhere, esp the registration and insurance.





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It might pay to make excel/number etc. list of all the expenses that you will have to buy when you get here. Most things you can price check at local store/online and use that to make sure you bring the right stuff.

Packing List!

 In honor of the fact that I am down to just 40 days. I decided that I would go ahead and post the packing list I've complied. I've taken a lot of stuff from various lists I've encountered, as well as add my own stuff(hence the weird amount of detail in some stuff). Right now its about seven pages long, and bound to be longer when I add some more personal details to it. As for stuff I'm bringing, own, and planning to buy there*, this list is lacking a really those details. My Packing tips and reasons post (To come later) will be supper detailed on what I'm bringing, owning, and buying. I figured this would be good for anyone that is looking for stuff to copy and past onto their own packing list. (Also the formatting sucks here...)

Bedroom
For the Bed
Bedding (TWIN)
Comforter
Sheets
Pillow Cases
2 normal, 1 body
Extra Blanket
Fan
Desk Lamp
Pictures
tacky stuff
Clothing
Pants
Jeans
Business pants
capris
Skirts
1 nice, 1 cute
Shirts
At least 3 ‘nice’
Vest
PJs
Hoddie
Disney hoodie
junkie hoodie
Cardigan
Shoes
converse, flip flops, slippers
boots -brown and black
Beach stuff
swim suit, beach towel.
HANGERS
White Board Calendar + markers
garbage can+liners
Full Length Mirror
Laundry
Laundry basket
laundry bag (OWN)
Soap*
Wash Helpers
color grabber sheets
Kitchen
Masking Tape/Post-its+Shapries
Trash Bags*
Paper Towels/Napkins*
Cloth towels/ scrubbies*
Swiffer (OWN)


Cleaning Supples *
Febreeze
Lysol
Toilet bowl cleaner
Windex
Dish Soap
Electronics
Laptop
Power cord
Cover
USBs
Printer&cables
Digital Camera
Power cord
travel power cord
extra batteries 2
memory cards
SD card reader
Extension cord/Surge protector
Cell Phone
Charger
iPod
charger
case
covers
Alarm Clock
GPS
Charger, holder, case

Misc.
Leisure
Book~
DVDs
Firefly
Beauty and the Beast
Star Trek
Tissues
Envelopes/Stamps (OWN)
Stationary (OWN)
Rubber bands/staples/paper clips/pencils/pens/pencil sharpener/post-it notes/push pins/hole punch
TAPE
scotch, duct, electrical, masking
Notebook
Post-its
BAG
Carry-all Bag
Purse
1Nice and 1small
Mini-tool set
Flash Light (OWN)
Few extra dishes
plates, silverware, cups,
Water bottles
Combination Lock
First Aid Kit (Own)
Neosporin(Triple Antibiotic)
Band-aids
Cough Drops
Sun-burn cream
MEDS
Tylenol
Ibuprofen
allergy
Sun Tan Lotion
Misc Cont.
Sunglasses (2 pair)
Travel Mug
Paperwork
Driver’s License
SS Card
Insurance (proof of me!)
Car
registration
Health
Boarding Paperwork

Bathroom
Shower curtain (roommate check!)
Floor mat (RC!)
Shower caddy
Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap, Hair stuff
Cosmetic Bag + makeup
Towels
Face
Bath
Wash Clothes
Toothbrush, etc
Deodorant
Razors
Perfume
Lotion
Medicine
Hair Brush
ties, pins, clips, headbands
Straightener/Dryer/Curler
Robe
Out of Bath robe
Lounging robe
Female things
Nail brush


Roomate Survey!

This survey must be from years past, since I found it at Emily at magicmagicmouseketeer  The one formt he FB roommate match is kinda boring and doesn't really show your personality.

NAME: Sarah
BIRTHDATE/AGE: October 25, 22
HOMETOWN: Chicago, but I live in Central Illinois now.
MAJOR/MINOR: History /Teacher Cert.
OTHER:...I am really shy at first, and then not so much...?

♥ CP VITALS

ROLE AT DISNEY: Main Entrance Operations
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DATE:May 18/Jan 03
FLYING IN OR DRIVING: Driving

♥ HOUSING PREFERENCES
BUILDING: Hopefully Chatham
NUMBER OF ROOMMATES: Maybe 2-3 bedrooms, ... 4 - 6 people
I COULD NOT LIVE WITH A ROOMMATE THAT... breaks the rules. I really don't want to be termed because of someone else. I know it sounds bad but thats how it is.

♥ LIFESTYLE STUFF
DO YOU DRINK? Yes, but just socially and not every time
DO YOU SMOKE? No.My dad smokes so I don't really mind it, but I would prefer not to room with someone who smokes all the time.
DO YOU LIKE TO PARTY? ...I have been to 3 redneck parties that were really boring. I would like to go to a few to broaden by social authorizations but otherwise not really.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS?Nope
MESSY OR TIDY? Tidier side of messy.
DO YOU LIKE TO COOK?I've been trying. I would love to have a roomate that liked to cook and teach me. Although I do know how to make Chicken Friend Rice.
NIGHT PERSON OR MORNING PERSON? Definitely a Night Person, although I can be a chipper morning person with the right motivation

♥ ROOMMATE STUFF
FAVORITE CHORE? Vacuuming. I kinda like doing Windex related stuff as well.
LEAST FAVORITE CHORE? Dusting and Sweeping(<Terrible at it).
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SHARING? I like to share!
DO YOU SNORE? Once in a while, but not regularly and not loudly.
WHAT TIME DO YOU USUALLY GO TO BED? Around 10:30-11:30.
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP ON FREE DAYS? Not before noon if I can help it.(or 11)
I PREFER TO SLEEP IN A ROOM THAT...is dark. I also have a little rain sound playing in the background kinda low.

♥ PERSONALITY STUFF
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU: Geek. Shy. Quirky
ONE GOOD QUALITY: Very open minded
ONE BAD QUALITY: Sarcasm.

3 FAVORITE BANDS: KANE, Steve Carlson, Flogging Molly. (Disney Soundtracks)
5 FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Supernatural, Leverage, Big Bang Theory, White Collar, Firefly
5 FAVORITE MOVIES:Star Trek, Pirates of the Carribean, Beauty and Beast, Fight Club, Boondock Saints
5 FAVORITE BOOKS: Stephanie Plum Series (Janet Evanovich), Harry Potter Series (J.K Rowling), Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett), Peter Pan (J.M. Barrie), Band of Brothers ( Stephan Ambrose)

HOBBIES: I like to go to concerts, window shopping, and cultuery stuff. I love eating at new places.  I can watch movies/TV shows for hours. I love movie nights and getting my geek on.I love museums and Aquariums, the ZOO.

♥ DISNEY STUFF
FAVORITE MOVIE: Pirates of the Carribean
FAVORITE CLASSIC: Beauty and the Beast
FAVORITE CHARACTER: Meg (Hercules)
FAVORITE PRINCESS: Belle (BatB)
FAVORITE VILLAIN: Scar

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN TO DISNEY? Twice. Once when I like..6 or something, and the again last year for my birthday (Somehow at the same hotel, completely unplanned.)
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT DISNEY?
EVERYTHING!

O.O 51 DAYS?!

So i just realized that I will be going to D*sneyWorld in less than60 days. Thats what that awesome little counter over there is>.

I have officially entered the freak out zone. Added to the stuff I have to buy, I also have to get some stuff settled out.  Thankfully I have already registered for the roommate match. Although I'm not sure if they just match you to your arrival date or if they have questions as I've seen on a few other people's blogs.

I need to get something from my insurance showing that I am covered or my car, under my parents plan, and I have to figure out if I want to keep my Netflix plan and just transfer it to my new address once I get down there, and I have to call and see if I can change my internet plan down to the lowest usage.

And then theres classes, papers(4), finals (5), and cleaning my room&car. That last one I'm actually looking forward to compared to the rest.

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EDIT: I figured I would add the documents that you have to bring with you to Disney.

These are jsut the most common ones, they have a whole list.

Passport (If you bring this, its the only thing you need since it shows you work legibility)

Driver's License +

SS card or Birth Cert. (I would suggest the card, since the Birth Cert. are kinda big and you really do not want to lose, it very hard to get a new one without it.)

CAR:

License, Registration, and Insurance with your name on it.

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P.S.: I added a formspring, in the off chance I get any questions. Feel free to ask anything, really anything, I'm kinda lonely bored over here.

Finally!

Happy times! Today I got my purple acceptance folder in the mail!  I then went paid the $300 and some odd dollars for housing. The site is really informative so far as what you need, where to go and how to get there. This is also where you can find out what paperwork and documents you need to bring with you.

I'm having some trouble getting the on-boarding paperwork to download correctly on my Mac. Oh well that's what my old Green Thing of DOOM laptop is for.

Oh! My arrival date is May 18th! WOOT


< So anyway this is me. Next to me are my awesome ribbon of buttons, books, and waxed camel .(I love camels)

Need Money?

Okay so quick update! I have discovered an awesome site where you can bid on giftcards (THANK YOU MIKA!!!) It's pretty awesome as long as you only bid on the 25 and under ones. Those you can win with about 1-5 bids no problem. It does cost 60 to join (you pay for your first 100 bids upfront)

I was kinda stupid and bid on the 200 dollar giftcards and lost a bunch of bid up front. But once I started on the lower ones I got a total of $55! Seriously it is awesome! I still have a bunch of bids left, so I'll be bidding again in a day or so (limit 3 wins per day) So I'm going to get my investment back rather quickly (they also have a money back guarantee) YAY so happy. I'll be able to finally buy a GPS!

Advising Meeting Update

I had my advising meeting today. It went alright. My advisory is a bit dull and useless. He didn't know anything about the program or if I could take any classes or anything like that. But I did find out what I have to do to register for Spring2012. Just e-mail him and he'll send me my pin. We then get to the end and he asks me what my t-shirt means.

LLAP= LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

So then I begin talking about Star Trek and how my shirt came form Nimoy's shop and how I got a card that he signed with it. I was basically all smiley and geeky dork. The he tells me "Oh you are difently Disney, but with a twist." ....ugh thanks I think....

So tonight I'll be filling out my forms online for Disney and paying the terrible $300 for housing.  I also shall be applying to QuiBids to try and get a 200 gift card for amazon.

Packing Prep

So I think I have finalized my packing list. So far its double column on 4 pages. -.- I am holding onto the hope that the four pages are mostly my own OCD in listing everything under every category and everything that goes with it.  Since I have a bunch of stuff to buy as well as stuff I own I figured I would make two posts. One with just the list, another with suggestions for things and tips on packing.

Introduction! (Obligatory "About Me" Post)

Hello!
Normally I'm pretty shy, so heres hoping that this makes me less so.
My name is Sarah, and I am a 22 year old college student. I'm going to school to be a History Teacher, but will probably add on a few more things before I'm done. I'm currently studying at EIU (they take all my money) and its not too bad. I sighed up for the Disney College program hoping for some 'real world' experience with a company that is very well respected, even if it doesn't directly relate to my major. I may decide to stay with Disney!

I took my interview on the 12th and got my acceptance e-mail on the 18th. I was so surprised! I'll be doing the Main Entrance Operations, so not too glamorous but oh well.  I have an advising meeting next week, so I'll alk to my advisor about talking a semester off, and if I would be able to take internet classes.


A little about me:
I LOVE movies. Almost any and all. The ones listed in my profile are just a few I can see (and recognize) the covers for form my shelf. I like a few cult movies, and even more geek movies. I also like a lot of weird (Labyrinth), probably not so great movies(Poolhall Junkies), BU I LOVE THEM.
I'm a huge Disney nerd. No, seriously. Trivia, movies, random facts. I LOVE IT ALL.
I geek-out over TV shows. Firefly, Supernatural, Buffy, STAR TREK, White Collar, Burn Notice, Buffy...glee...
I love books. I'll read pretty much anything, fiction, non-fiction, auto-bios, historical fiction, fantasy...I have even been known to read a semi-romance.

I'm a closet romantic, and the easiest way to my heart is say something romantically geeky.


The next few posts or so will probably be updates on the school situation, planning(I love lists and planning), and packing and organizing and trying not to freak out.