Winter Formal

On December 7th the Housing Committee put on a Winter Formal for all of the International and College programs! It was held at the Coronado Resort. The theme for this year was Haunted Mansion.

I had to work that day which was nothing but an interesting day! I started my day off being told that I should not work in the Canada Pavilion as I do not speak french. The guest would not let me explain that the entire country does not all speak french as she kept cutting me off to tell me she was from Canada. I later then was mocked by a guest when I noticed something inside the Northwest Mercantile had changed and pointed it out...

Me: Hey Becky look there is cookies behind you~!

Guest: Very observant you can see cookies, hey look there is a t shirt behind you! 

My day ended a bit better when I over heard a group of guests talking about the Calgary Flames items but could not see why they needed to buy stuff from home in Disney World. I went on to ask where they were from. After they told me they were from Calgary I asked where in Calgary. The one gentleman said he grew up in Hidden Valley, I kind of squealed and said me too!! I told them I now live in Evanston/Creekside, A guy in the group piped in to say that him and his wife live by Sobeys! I explained our house and they knew exactly where I was talking!

It was then time to head to formal! 

 I had to fix up my hair and get dressed in our break trailer!

 There were a lot more people then I was expecting. The food was delicious with pasta, salad, bread pudding and expresso whip cream. A nacho buffet was set up as well. 

There were characters in every corner of the room for you to meet. Sadly the lines had been cut off by the time i arrived and had eaten. There were Mickey and Minnie, Jack Skellington or Ooogie Boogie man, Evil Queen or Curella DeVille, Lady Tremaine or the Evil Step sisters (Anastasia and Drizella)

 A few of my favorite people! 

The Canada Celebs!!

Got some awkward prom photos! 

 

Including a group awkward prom photo

 My girls at the end of the night!

 I had an amazing time even though I didn't get to fully enjoy the entire night! 

Holidays with the Animals

Went to Animal Kingdom to explore how they are celebrating the Holidays!

Becky and I starting our day out right...

 Going on the '2 week' Safari

 Giraffes!

 Elephants! 

Lions!

 Zebras!

Then some Yeti fun on our Expedition of Everest! 

 Just me feeling CUTE!

 Just arrived from around the riverbed by Canoe...

 Pocahontas!

 The very awkward... Tarzan

 One of my favourite shows on property!

I am far away from the Rocky Mountains...

I guess this mountain view will have to due until then! 

I apologize for not taking more holiday photos but to be honest there isn't too much going on at this kingdom to celebrate the upcoming holidays!

Pre Christmas Adventures

 Morgan got me an advent calendar!!!!

 Got in the Christmas spirit while decorating Morgan's apartment!

 A few quotes from Elf, one of my favorite Christmas movies!

To complete it all, Homemade Gingerbread from Morgan!

Made With Magic

A couple weeks ago, I got a call from my Manager saying that a Photographer would be coming to Canada to take a few pictures to showcase the New Made With Magic products that are now available in Epcot.(Explanation below) At first I just thought that she was warning us not to be shocked that there will be someone taking pictures of the product and possibly taking it. Then she went on to explain that my friend Kevin and I had been chosen to be in this photo shoot. The only thing I could think was 'good job I look cute today'. 
(Side Note: Kevin and I were chosen two weeks prior but had the chance to inform us
I'm lucky to have done my hair and make up that day)

Kevin came down to cart and we just stood there talking trying to figure out what was about to happen. When the photographer got there he went on to explain that the film crew would be arriving shortly, we would be saying where we are from and welcoming the world to Canada. 
Yes you read right, a film crew....

We had microphones clipped to us, we had a full camera crew set up and directors...
It was kind of intimidating... 

With out further a due... I present...

Welcoming Made with Magic to World Showcase in Epcot

Become part of the show like never before as you illuminate the evening with a colourful collection of magical accessories!

Four sensational accessories- The Mickey Ear Hat, Minnie Mouse Headband, Mickey Mouse Glove and the Sorcerer Mickey Wand - have each been programmed to light up at key moments, matching the colours and flashing to the beat throughout variety of popular evening shows, 
For Epcot, the items will light up at key moments as you travel from country to country in the World Showcase.
The Sorcerer Mickey Wand is more than a mere stick, this magical wand lets you change the colour patterns of your other Made with Magic items with a wave of your hand.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and More...

I'm always apologizing that I am behind 

but I have just been keeping myself busy and losing track of time. 

I am not sure exactly when every happened anymore.

Here are the highlights of the end of November

I went to my first water park. 

So much fun and the waves are absolutely insane in the wave pool. 

There is a spot to swim with sharks, and water slides!

 Took Becky to Hobby Lobby (like Micheals) and JoAnns Fabrics (like fabricland) for the first time!

Of course she loves both places! 

 Becky and I started our Menchie addiction. 

We go ALL the time now!

Spending a night with my Big Sister. 

We were freezing... In Florida...

The Gingerbread Carousel at the Beach Club.

I was not to happy that i was wearing a hoodie and eating oatmeal in Florida as I was so cold!

Thanksgiving here in Florida (not the same as Cali) but still had an amazing week. You truly see what the holidays truly mean when you are taken from your normal traditions. 

I did get to enjoy some Black Friday sales where I went to an outlet mall, the Florida mall and a couple other stores around. 

 I got to spend a lovely afternoon with these two lovely people (Patty and Rex) a couple that I met through Job's Daughters. 

To be completely honest this is all I can think I have done to finish off November and my 4th month in Florida! My time here has been flying by and I have mixed feelings... 

Having Fun Here and There

I have been up to lots these past couple days/weeks. 

Here are a few other highlights that didn't quite fit in with the themes of the other posts!

I got a waffle maker that makes Princee waffles!! 

Now to get it home at the end of the year...

I travelled the world prior to work the other day and ended in Canada with our Beautiful waterfall. 

Another early morning that was so worth it. 

Went on a Backstage Tour of Space Mountain meaning that we rode it with the lights on so you can see the tracks. It was so cool and i wish I could do it again (and yes the tracks are really close)

The Christmas Tree is up in Epcot. 

It displays all the countries and many ways to say Happy Holidays!

Becky and I went to Costco to enjoy a good ole Costco Dog!!!

But they had no french fries :(

I made a new cuddly friend at Costco!

Anther highlight that is not pictured above...

I SURVIVED FOOD AND WINE!

It has now ended! Thank Goodness...