Ooooh! A grooove.

Definitely into the groove of things here. Work, sleep, work some more, sleep some more, work even more, play a little, sleep even more, work, sleep, etc. I am loving work, and making some friends. I love that there are people working here from all over the world. It is not so fun when over half of our guests don't speak English. I only say this because that means I cannot communicate with them, because I neither speak nor understand their language. I am glad that they get to come and enjoy Disney World, I just wish I knew enough of their language to get information across.
I constantly think about how much money people dish out in order to come to Disney World, especially if they bring their kids. It is ridiculous. I'm glad they have a magical time, however the money they spent on their vacation could by a small house. Or two cars. Or a year of college. It makes me think about priorities. Even the things I listed could be considered unimportant compared to feeding the poor, educating and protecting women, getting better education for children, better social services for orphans and foster children, better social security for elderly. Instead, this money is spent on going to Disney World. Is it worth it? Sure, it creates a pocket of happiness, which is something we definitely need these days when awareness of all of the tragedies of life are so much more visible through the internet and other news deliverers. But is it more important to be happy with a little less, so we can give that little bit to people who really need it? Or will that simply encourage laziness, by giving the money, rather than trading it for a service?
I think all these things while saying, over and over again: "How are you?" "Are you having a good time?" "Have a magical day!" "I like your hat/shirt/shoes/outfit," Etc. Hahaha. Yeah, I think I am a little strange for a Disney employee.
Cute moment: Yesterday, this little girl was wearing a crown made out of little mermaid stickers. I was behind the register, but it is open to the store, so I bent my knees, to get down to her level and I said hello. She said hello back, I asked her if she was having a good time, etc. Then I told her she looked beautiful today, and she said "I know!" Then she went behind the counter and played with he size markers on the pile of hangers. She sat there for like 10 minutes! Yay for being confident and easily entertained! :D
Peace, Joe