Published on Monday, March 14, 2005 .
Well, I didn’t get a chance to really post much when I got in last night due to the time. For those that haven’t tuned in for a while, I have been working as a Seasonal Cast Member (CT) at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom. After waiting a while, I have finally gotten a Full-Time (FT) role with the company and with it, a transfer to Main Entrance at Magic Kingdom where I will be working in Strollers, Newsstand, Station Break and Package-Pickup (in time). Yesterday (3/13) I had my one day of training and went through the review of registers (The Emporium had me in a support role and I hadn’t really been on a register since December), learning how to drive an ECV, clean and stack strollers, and be the information point for the front of the park. I know it isn’t the place most people would pick but, I think it will be fun. The management team so far and the Cast have been nothing short of welcoming and willing to help me every step of the way. For those that have seen ‘Brother Bear’, think of the song “Welcome” (Welcome to our family time. Welcome to our happy to be time. This is our festival, you know and best of all we’re here to share it all). I can’t wait to see where this takes me. I have never had a team that has welcomed me so much as I saw yesterday.
Today will be my first ‘real’ day on my own up there but I can’t wait. I know that I will miss the friends and family I have in the Emporium but I will be making a new set of friends and family up at Main Entrance and who knows, I may even be auditioning for a role in Guest Relations this summer. Until then, I look forward to spending the next part of my career at Main entrance Merchandise and kicking off the Happiest Homecoming celebrating 50 years of Disney Themeparks. Look for more information to come later about the Happiest Celebration on Earth. For all that come to the Magic Kingdom, I will be on evening shifts and as of now, I have a Thursday/Friday day-off schedule. I couldn’t be happier with where I work and what I do. Thanks to all those that have supported me this far. Hope to see you real soon!
Published on Sunday, March 13, 2005 .
Well, I am just getting home after my last shift at the Emporium on Main Street USA. I know I will miss the people but, I wont miss the chaos that goes with it. I know that I will get my fair share at Main entrance but, it will be a change and change is always good. The cast is a great cast and I will miss them. To all the CPs out there, come visit, I’m not that far away. Now, time to start my new Full-Time role at the Walt Disney World Resort and my new path towards a long-term career.
Published on Monday, March 07, 2005 .
So I was sort of upset when I first heard that Windows PCs and then the brand new 2005 PowerBooks could use their trackpads for scrolling on pages. I mean, when I am at home, it isn’t much of an issue since I use an external mouse but, when I am on the road, I miss not having the scroll wheel option. Well, that has now changed. Daniel Becker has created iScroll2 that enables the option on most of the Pre-2005 PowerBook and iBook Models. Daniel, you have now rocked my computing world. So if you have a PowerBook or iBook that is pre-2005, go download your copy so you can scroll with your fingers.
Published on Monday, March 07, 2005 .
I finally found it! I have been looking for this small, little, adapter since I moved from Chatham to my new place. The below piece of technology comes with all PowerBooks and simply converts the S-Video jack to a Composite Video connection so you can attach the PowerBook to any Television, Projector, Etc. You can’t get a replacement one either from Apple. Closest thing is to beg Radio Shack to see if they can get you one. I am so glad I fianlly found it!
Apple S-Video-to-Composite Video Adapter
Published on Saturday, March 05, 2005 .
So this weekend I finally got away from Orlando for the first time since I went home in September. I headed south to St. Petersberg to stay with some college buddies that are still at Eckerd. Last night I got the chance to relax on campus and then a chance to sleep in this morning after being awaken last night to a smoke flair being set off in the form I was staying. Don’t miss that part of college life much.
Went up to International Plaza in Tampa with Pete and grabbed a bite to eat at Champs before going to the Apple Store and Abercrombie. We returned to campus to work on our computers as we used to do before he needed to get back to his homework. I then joined Steve and Emily for the showing of ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou‘ at the Environmental Film Festival, which was one of the reasons I ended up coming down this weekend. This movie is one of the funniest I have seen in a while. Absolutely hysterical. Go see it when you get a chance.
Just relaxing in Steve’s dorm deciding how late I am going to stay or if I will crash here again instead of driving home. Well, that’s all for now.
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Published on Thursday, March 03, 2005 .
It’s Here! My new bed is finally complete and I can sleep on it tonight! Yay!
Malm Full Size Bed (Beech Finish)
