Finally a Fantasmic day!

I had a great day today. Well, it started last night I suppose. I got off work around three (which was soooo boring because there are NO guests) and planned on chilling at home for the rest of the night. But, when I got home, our power wasn't working correctly, so I had no lights, no TV, no internet. I had to find something else to do with my night. Since my roomie and I already had a blast at Magic Kingdom earlier in the week, I wanted to hit up either Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom next. So Brian and I went to Hollywood Studios to meet up with Kristen from work, who was out there with her roommates. We rode Star Tours and the Great Movie Ride, and then went to Fantasmic! show to meet up with the other girls. But, we got there and didn't realize what a zoo it would be, and there was no way we could find them in the crowd. But we stayed and watched the show, and it was amazing! I barely remembered it, so it was like I was seeing it for the first time. You see all the important characters (the princesses and princes and Mickey & Co.) and hear a bunch of classic Disney songs. Now I'm in the mood for Disney movies :)

Today Brian and I came back to the Studios to take on the full park. We hit up Aerosmith Rock'n Roller Coaster first, since there was only a 10-minute wait. It rocked! (obviously). Then we wanted food, so we grabbed a bite at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. THAT was awesome as well. We want to go back and get a car next time, we'll just have to make reservations. So then we went to the Studios new ride Toy Story Midway Mania, which was completely not what I expected...it was BETTER! I highly recommend it, and I plan on riding it several more times to improve my score (it's like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin where you shoot targets, but waaaay cooler). And then we did (in no particular order) Muppet 3D, Backlot Tour, Little Mermaid show, Beauty and the Beast show, and Rock'n Roller Coaster AGAIN because we grabbed FastPass for it again (but there was still only a 10-min wait). And I got chocolate-covered marshmallows on a stick, which were so tasty, but they made me homesick because I thought of Christkindlmarkt, and how I'm not going to be able to go.

But we kept on trucking, and took the boat to Epcot because we apparently can't have a day go by without being there. I bought some stuff for Anna because she sent me the sweetest care package ever, and I thought some Disney stuff would only be an appropriate thank-you. So then we caught the bus back, and wanted to take a dip in the pool after being in the sun all day and being gross and sweaty. So we went for a night swim, which is always nice because the pool is really warm at night somehow. Once we were good and pruney, we left.

I just had a really great day, and it lifted my sunken spirits. Even though I don't have a lot of friends yet, Disney felt a little bit like home today. Brian and I know each other better, my roomie and I are making plans to hang out whenever we can, and Epcot is the best office I could have. I do get sad sometimes, because I miss home and Madison, and it's hard to see/hear about people doing tons of stuff with tons of roomies and friends, whereas I have one friend and one roomie and a few acquaintances, but I'm trying to make the best of what I have. I have the day off tomorrow, and I'm going to run errands, but maybe do something fun in the evening. Then it's back to the turnstiles from Wed to Sun.

Some exciting things coming up:
1. Hibachi in Japan with Heather (my roomie) on Wed before work. Another World Showcase restaurant I can check off!
2. Professional Internship Soiree next Monday. I get to schmooze with recruiters and pass on my resume. Wish me luck!
3. Day-trip to Cocoa Beach next week Tuesday. If Brian has the day off, we may go with other CPs to Cocoa Beach! And if he doesn't have the day off, I might be brave and go anyway. Ahhh! We'll see. That'd be a HUGE step going on a day trip, not knowing anyone. 'Cause if I'm having a rotten time, I'm stuck there all day. But the prospect of some ocean water--not fake pool water--sounds pretty good. I could always resort to my book and iPod if I'm having a bad time. Anyway, we'll see.
4. Spotlight on Disney Fairy Tale Weddings seminar. Does this need an explanation?!?!

Ok, as Tigger would say, Ta-Ta For Now!