Bear with me, as this is my first blog, and I really have no experience or idea what I'm doing! But I do know I want to remember every part of this opportunity I've so graciously been given, and also share it with the ones I love (and anyone who is interested!).
I've been in love with Disney since I can remember. In love is an understatement, so is obsessed. If you know me, you also understand this fact. When I first heard about the Disney College Program, I thought it was amazing, but never actually REALLY believed I would/could do it. This past summer I learned a lot about myself, and more importantly grew a lot in my relationship with God. This was an essential basis to how the rest of my summer and semester would unfold. On August 24th I applied online for the DCP. Shortly after I completed the application process, I received an email saying that I was a candidate for the internship and to call a number to schedule a phone interview. I had my 35 minute phone interview on Sunday, August 26th at 9pm. I sat under my desk in my room with the roles & descriptions I wanted along with some notes printed out in front of me, nervously answering questions. She told me it could take 4-6 weeks to hear back with results. After the interview I took a breath and prayed, giving God my interview and the entire experience. I knew if I spent the next few days/weeks worrying, it wouldn't get me anywhere (not to mention I was/am trying to break that lovely habit of worry).
Seventeen days later, on September 9th I received an email from Disney welcoming me to the College Program as a Hospitality Cast Member. Not only did I hear back sooner than I thought, but I also received the role I wanted & needed in order to count for my internship for IU. I didn't even finish reading the email before I jumped up and starting screaming and ran into my living room to find whoever I could to tell them. I didn't stop jumping around while I called my mom, who couldn't even really understand me because I was so excited. I've never felt a joy like that in my life, and I know it could be nothing less than a gift from God. I went on to tell friends and family, and finally settled to read a little more about what I was getting myself into.
A string of events followed, including me finding the perfect person to sublet my apartment while I'm gone, finding 3 amazing roommates for Disney, and support & patience from my friends during the entire process. I am now 17 days away from my start date (Jan 10, 2011). The only way I can describe it is bittersweet (cliche I know, but it really is true). I am completely ready to start this adventure in Disney. I know it will be a once in a lifetime experience, and look forward to every second and opportunity I will have there. At the same time, I've never been this far from home, truly on my own, in a brand new place I know very little about, and working full time. I will miss my friends and boyfriend terribly, but am also trusting God with this very big step in my life. I can't yet put into words how thankful I am for all of this, or how I really feel about it (which is weird, because I chose to write a blog?) . Whatever though :) I just can't stop praising God for all of this, and look forward to sharing it!
