I Have Sand in My Ears!!

Hi everybody!

I have time for another quick update. Just got back from the beach today and had a BLAST. I went with Chris and Dan from the Port Orleans. The waves were amazing today!!

The beach we went to today was Cocoa Beach. I absolutely love living by the ocean and being able to just jump in the car and go whenever I have time.

It was actually pretty chilly today (and REALLY windy! The sand felt like needles blowing into our skin!). As you can see from the pictures, when we got out of the water, we had to bundle up in hoodies and sweats, but the water itself was warm and the sun came out later. If you want to see just how windy it was, check out this video of Dan trying to put up the beach umbrella!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPRq4EGAyW4

I have to admit, I curled up in a little ball, wrapped in a beach blanket, and dozed for awhile. Something about the crash of the ocean waves always lulls me right to sleep. I used to fall asleep to a CD of ocean sounds, but nothing beats the real thing!!

Well, guess I need to go try and get all the sand off ........

Love,
Kara

Time With Keat + My New Job

Keaton drove down a couple of weeks ago to visit and it was WONDERFUL to see him. We went to Universal Studios (gasp!! Disney's competiton, I know lol) Halloween Horror Nights, ate at Hard Rock Cafe, and walked around Universal's City Walk. We also went to Disney's MGM Studios and the Magic Kingdom. I thought I would share some more pictures of the Disney "magic" .....

I love the castle in the background!!

Of course, always having to plan and find directions .... lol





Marching Band at the Magic Kingdom






Captain Jack Sparrow visited Disney World!!!

And we also went to MGM!!

On another note, I have another job at the Port Orleans!! I still am working the front desk, but I have also been trained as a "runner" now. A runner has a million different tasks!! I have done so many things during my runner shifts. From delivering gift baskets and floral arrangements to letting in people who have locked themselves out of their rooms to taking guests to different resorts and parks all across Disney property; driving 15-passenger vans and pargos (golf carts) and company vehicles; taking care of "guest recovery" issues and answering questions all around the resort ..... a runner does it all!!



I really like the new tasks because it is a nice change from standing behind a desk all day. I feel kind of caged in after awhile when I am on front desk, so it is nice to switch off between desk and runner shifts. There is also a new costume I get to wear as a runner! It's just as nice as my front desk costume ... lol. I'll try to get a picture of that costume up here soon.

Tomorrow I have a lot of errands to run ... then I'll probably need to lay out at the pool for awhile, or maybe drive to the beach ..... but I'll try to get you another update soon if I can.



Have a wonderful week!
Kara

A Little Update Vid

Hi there!!

I am going to try to add a video here ...... let's see ......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ekEUNWCBg

**Side note: I am really really really bad with technology stuff, so if there is a better way to upload my videos and anyone is aware of it, please feel free to let me know!! :) **

I absolutely CANNOT believe that I have been here for over two months!! Time is flying! I am having sooo much fun, but things have been a whirlwind!

I have a couple of days off next week so I am planning doing several updates (and this time I PROMISE I will!!!) so check back next week!! I'm headed off to work today, so this video will be all for now.

I want to say a special hello to everybody in the Kristin Butke School. I miss you all so much and am looking forward to seeing you again soon!! Work hard for Miss Katie and Mrs Kristin. I can't wait to see all you have learned this semester!!

Love,
Kara