The End is near.
I haven't blogged in a long time. For that I am sorry. These past few weeks have been super busy and I've barely had time to get my head on straight, let alone write a detailed account of what I've been up to. Of course now I can barely remember anything, but I'll try to figure it out for you all.So after my two days off on the 6th and 7th I worked for 7 days straight. It was a long haul and my body was nearly ready to give out on me.
On Monday the 13th Joy and Donald threw a coaster party at Donald's house after work. Technically we were supposed to be off at 9 that night, but due to stupid executives making stupid decisions we were force extended until 10 and then off at 10:30pm. This was the story for that entire week actually, so every closing shift I had was extended.
Anyways after work we all trooped over to donalds house and had an amazing time. One of the best nights of my summer. Almost everyone was there and man was it a fun night. I really love these people, I can't beleive in less than a week I wont' be seeing any of them. The party was filled with amazing funness. Group sing alongs to karaoke songs on that were playing on the TV. I was particularily fond of our round of Closing Time, and I will never forget that moment during What a Feeling (flashdance) when out of nowhere Jimmy lept up and started doing the flashdance dance, then just as sudden as it began, he was back down on the ground like nothing had happened. Also had a nice dance with this guy named Josh who used to work at coaster. He's about as flaming as they come, we grooved to Time of Your Life from Dirty Dancing.
I suppose the biggest moment of the night is when I, Brynna Gabrielson, consumed Alcohol. Before you get too excited, don't worry, it wasn't much at all and I only did it because it was one of those moments. Donald and Joy brought all of us up that we're leaving and we toasted what an amazing group of people this summer was. They handed out shots of yager (Spelling?). I wasn't going to do it, but I didn't want to be that person. It was kind of one of those moments you always remember, surrounded by these amazing friends saluting on of the most amazing experiences of your life. I mean, even Matt was doing it. lol. Anyways I did it, and then spit half of it back out then chased it with half of matt's fruit punch because my god did that stuff taste like shit. I don't not consume alcohol becuase I'm against it or anything. I don't drink becuase I hate the taste. I mean I really hate it. I can't even drink coffee and that stuff should be like a life blood to me. I mean, I'm never awake.
It was a great party. There are pictures on my facebook album. I'll post some links later on. If u dont' have facebook u really should just go and get it, then add me. That way I dont' have to post links. lol.
Liz drove me home from the party around 330am. I would have stayed the night with the other CP's but I had to work at 3 the next day and I didn't want to chance missing my shift or anything. That shift the next day was crappy too, stupid long ass shift til midnight because of a freaking convention. All young accountants who dont' know how to count. How hard is two per row? I mean serious. I yell that out and they all stand there and stare at the rows like they're trying to solve a proof.
The next day, Wednesday, I was off. That was shopping/parks day with Liz. We started off at aroudn 1130am and headed over to Cast Connection and Property Control where I got some sweet deals on some sweet stuff. Then we dropped by Company D at Disney U so liz could get a funky lanyard. Since we were already parked at DU we decided to take the cast bus to the tunnels and enter Magic Kingdom that way. I was happy we did this cause i haven't been in the tunnels all summer and wanted to go in at least once before we left. We spent some time in the kingdom doing all the good stuff. Then we got tired of it and went to MGM to see our folk. Of course it we EMH night and the place was insanely busy, prompting us to leave after doing coaster and tower. We called it an early night, we were both tired, and wen't home.
The next day I hung out with Jimmy all day. It was a long but totally fun day. We started out at MGM, rode tower and coaster....I really don't do that enough, lol. I did some more shopping and Jimmy dragged me through the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground which was hot and uncomfortable. Then we left and drove over to the Contemporary and went up to the roof to take pictures and admire the view. You can see almost the entire world from up there. It was nice. Unfortunately once you get outside, getting back inside the building is an issue because all the fire doors lock, so we had to climb down like 15 flights of stairs to get back in the building. After that my legs were ready to give out on me. Only now am I starting to feel not so sore, many days later. After the contemporary we monorailed it over to the Polynesian and had a gander around. I love that hotel. Would love to stay there one day. We then popped over to the Grand Floridian, also gandered around there. Then it was over to MK to get a smoothie and ride the TTA. We decided not to stay in the park cause it was mad busy, so we went back to the contemporary and got Jimmy's car. We headed over to Chick-fil-a for some food. This was around 7pm. We then went back to MGM to wait for Ryan to get off work at 1145pm. He finally got off and we met an entire crew of people at Perkins for more food. It was the night before Kelly left, so we all said bye to her. It was sad. I miss that girl! I also have pics of this perkins trip that I will soon post.
That ended my days off. Friday I was back to work for a 8hr shift. Saturday I said to hell with it, slept in and took half a point. lol. I was supposed to be at work at 9, got there around 1030. It was a long day tho and I really haven't had a true break in a while. Sleep has been on the scant side. I needed that extra hour and a half of sleep. That day was supposed to be 12 hrs, it ended up being 10.5. Sunday I worked from 10-8, then monday I worked 930-830. Today I worked 1015 to 645. After work I walked around the park waitin for Wendy to get off, then at 8 we ran over to see fantasmic. It was good.
I also finally saw Kevin and crew today. I'd been getting worried, seeing as I have to check Kev and I into Port Orleans tomorrow. All is sorted now, especially since he now has the right cell phone number for me :)
Tomorrow I work my last shift at coaster for god knows how long. It could be a year, it could be forever. This uncertainty makes me feel uneasy. My stomach is in knots, my eyes are teary. I'm going to miss these people so much. I'm leaving another piece of my heart here in Disney. That sounds so corney. When did I become that person? Anyways, it's going to be difficult. I love this place. You all should know just how much.
I'll try to blog again before I leave, but I might not get the chance. I fly back on the 27th. I'm flying into seattle. Should be back in Ladysmith on the 28th. I'm not unhappy to be going home, only unhappy to be leaving Disney. I like home, I really do. I just wish I could have home and Disney at the same time.
G'night all.
Brynna