One thing that I miss about blogging on Blogger instead of LiveJournal is to make your blog private and people who want to join, sending you a request to follow. There doesn't seem to be anyway to do that and I'd rather not have random people read my stuff, just the people I know personally.
Hrmn.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
It's been a long time old friend...
So I haven't posted on this as much as I thought I would. It's been a while since it's been so busy or I let World of Warcraft take over my free time again.
So my best friend Ryan (http://rjhendrix.blogspot.com/) recently decided that he was going to start a Blogger account and he started to post. That got me to think, wow... he used to make fun of me for blogging and now look at him! He's blogging and I'm not! Like WTF right?
Anyways, so I'm going to try very hard to be somewhat regular with this. If anything, it's good stress relief and good therapy to reflect in all of the changes that I've made in my life. I'm glad that Ryan has decided to do so and it's gotten me to realize that it's something that I need to do as well.
So here it is. Last time on "Burnt Toast's Corner of the Web", we see our hero packing up very little of his crap in glamorous Orange County, California and moving out to Orlando, Florida. He had just gotten a transfer to Walt Disney World to work at one of the numerous Resort hotels that they have. He starts as a lowly part-timer and is determined to make the best of it, work as hard as he can, and be happy with his life. He's also 33 years old as of March 19th! Where has that time gone?
Fast forward to the present... I'm still at the same Resort hotel. I'm now full-time, but in a totally different position, and I've been promoted to one of the low-level Operations positions. Put in an interest in becoming a training facilitator for the numerous new hires that come to us from all around the country and the world with their initial on-the-job training as well as the general Resort orientation tour. I live in a kick-ass townhouse (three-bedroom, three bath with full appliances and washer/dryer for $950 a month? Wut wut?!) with a friend of his from his many trips out to Walt Disney World and one of his co-workers at the Resort I work at. I still miss my friends (like Ryan, who's always been a good friend through thick and thin... even if sometimes I forget that and let my insecurities get in the way) and family dearly. I have fallen in absolute love with Publix fried chicken and their "Marshmallow Delight".
All joking aside and all in all, I'm generally pretty happy. The work is tough sometimes (especially the hours, thankfully I'm on a 4/10 schedule so I get three days off a week), but I am definitely making the best of it. I've been trying really hard to keep a positive attitude but I'll admit that sometimes the old angry me explodes out and lets everyone know that it still is around... just buried and covered up as best as I can. I got a new kick-ass gaming laptop, AS I CAN ACTUALLY MAKE A LIVING OUT HERE, but I'm taking a break from World of Warcraft so I'm keeping busy with all sorts of other stuff. Recently I made that decision to take a break from WoW and try to go out more... and I have a new wonderful friend named Christina, who works with me, who has made a true effort to get me to go out and get a little sun. I've been trying to go to the Parks a little bit more too, but it isn't the same when your partner-in-crime isn't around to enjoy them with you (yes Ryan, I AM trying to guilt trip you here) and the peak season is coming up on us again.
I've seen a lot of old friends and old co-workers while I've been here at Walt Disney World, certainly a lot more then when I worked at the DLR... though sometimes I haven't been able to meet up with a lot of them as much as I would because of my quirky work schedule. I still get to go back home for things like Westfest or whatnot when I want... because I actually have a savings out here without worrying about hours or really busting my ass with a lot of overtime.
So all and all, everything is generally pretty good. I know I keep saying that... but it's weird to actually say that and actually mean it. Other then being around my friends and family, I was unhappy in SoCal for so long. I didn't know what it was like to actually be happy with work and my life... it kinda sucks that the trade off to have that happiness is that I have to be away from my friends and my family. Sometimes I question if it is really worth it... and I think so far it is.
I miss my buddy though. :(
Angryface!
So my best friend Ryan (http://rjhendrix.blogspot.com/) recently decided that he was going to start a Blogger account and he started to post. That got me to think, wow... he used to make fun of me for blogging and now look at him! He's blogging and I'm not! Like WTF right?
Anyways, so I'm going to try very hard to be somewhat regular with this. If anything, it's good stress relief and good therapy to reflect in all of the changes that I've made in my life. I'm glad that Ryan has decided to do so and it's gotten me to realize that it's something that I need to do as well.
So here it is. Last time on "Burnt Toast's Corner of the Web", we see our hero packing up very little of his crap in glamorous Orange County, California and moving out to Orlando, Florida. He had just gotten a transfer to Walt Disney World to work at one of the numerous Resort hotels that they have. He starts as a lowly part-timer and is determined to make the best of it, work as hard as he can, and be happy with his life. He's also 33 years old as of March 19th! Where has that time gone?
Fast forward to the present... I'm still at the same Resort hotel. I'm now full-time, but in a totally different position, and I've been promoted to one of the low-level Operations positions. Put in an interest in becoming a training facilitator for the numerous new hires that come to us from all around the country and the world with their initial on-the-job training as well as the general Resort orientation tour. I live in a kick-ass townhouse (three-bedroom, three bath with full appliances and washer/dryer for $950 a month? Wut wut?!) with a friend of his from his many trips out to Walt Disney World and one of his co-workers at the Resort I work at. I still miss my friends (like Ryan, who's always been a good friend through thick and thin... even if sometimes I forget that and let my insecurities get in the way) and family dearly. I have fallen in absolute love with Publix fried chicken and their "Marshmallow Delight".
All joking aside and all in all, I'm generally pretty happy. The work is tough sometimes (especially the hours, thankfully I'm on a 4/10 schedule so I get three days off a week), but I am definitely making the best of it. I've been trying really hard to keep a positive attitude but I'll admit that sometimes the old angry me explodes out and lets everyone know that it still is around... just buried and covered up as best as I can. I got a new kick-ass gaming laptop, AS I CAN ACTUALLY MAKE A LIVING OUT HERE, but I'm taking a break from World of Warcraft so I'm keeping busy with all sorts of other stuff. Recently I made that decision to take a break from WoW and try to go out more... and I have a new wonderful friend named Christina, who works with me, who has made a true effort to get me to go out and get a little sun. I've been trying to go to the Parks a little bit more too, but it isn't the same when your partner-in-crime isn't around to enjoy them with you (yes Ryan, I AM trying to guilt trip you here) and the peak season is coming up on us again.
I've seen a lot of old friends and old co-workers while I've been here at Walt Disney World, certainly a lot more then when I worked at the DLR... though sometimes I haven't been able to meet up with a lot of them as much as I would because of my quirky work schedule. I still get to go back home for things like Westfest or whatnot when I want... because I actually have a savings out here without worrying about hours or really busting my ass with a lot of overtime.
So all and all, everything is generally pretty good. I know I keep saying that... but it's weird to actually say that and actually mean it. Other then being around my friends and family, I was unhappy in SoCal for so long. I didn't know what it was like to actually be happy with work and my life... it kinda sucks that the trade off to have that happiness is that I have to be away from my friends and my family. Sometimes I question if it is really worth it... and I think so far it is.
Angryface!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Happy trails...
So it's been a little over a week since I packed up all my shit, got on a plane, and moved out to Orlando. Florida is certainly different then Southern California, that's for sure!
I don't start Walt Disney World's version of Traditions until this upcoming Saturday, so I've had time to kinda explore my temporary surroundings here. I'm currently staying in a house owned by two friends of mine from the Disney podcast community and it's been great... they've been so wonderful during this stressful time that it's actually so different then what I'm used to! I like go to the local Wal-Mart (which is open 24 hours!) and I feel like everyone is staring at me... like they haven't seen a skinny Asian guy in a hawaiian tee-shirt and cargo shorts before.
I haven't spent much time in the Parks either, mainly because I'd mostly be going by myself. I figure that when my friends come to down I'll spend more time in the Parks then.
Other then that, it's been going pretty good. I'm so thankful that I have really good friends here in Florida as well as in Southern California! I couldn't have done this without you all.
I don't start Walt Disney World's version of Traditions until this upcoming Saturday, so I've had time to kinda explore my temporary surroundings here. I'm currently staying in a house owned by two friends of mine from the Disney podcast community and it's been great... they've been so wonderful during this stressful time that it's actually so different then what I'm used to! I like go to the local Wal-Mart (which is open 24 hours!) and I feel like everyone is staring at me... like they haven't seen a skinny Asian guy in a hawaiian tee-shirt and cargo shorts before.
I haven't spent much time in the Parks either, mainly because I'd mostly be going by myself. I figure that when my friends come to down I'll spend more time in the Parks then.
Other then that, it's been going pretty good. I'm so thankful that I have really good friends here in Florida as well as in Southern California! I couldn't have done this without you all.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Things that I'll miss...
So there's a bunch of things that I'll miss when I head off to Orlando. Nevermind the things like family and friends (I'll miss you guys sooo much!) but like locations and stuff... like Disneyland. So here's a list of stuff that I'll miss...
First off... In 'n Out. Omg. I know that some folks out there thinks that it's overrated and such, but man is it good. I'll miss that a lot. I'll know how my friends feel when they come down for the Disney Podcast Network's Westfest gathering every year and the first thing that they want is In 'n Out. I know that'll be the first place I'll want to hit when I come down for Westfest 2010.
Disneyland is a place where I spent literally years at. I worked at Disneyland for 12 out of the last 15 years... I spent a lot of time working and playing there. I'll miss our attractions, our shows... I'll miss a lot of stuff that's being built and will debut soon. I'll miss the World of Color opening and the rest of the DCA makeover. I'll miss the friends I've made throughout the years working at the Happiest Place on Earth... from co-workers to Disney podcast fans to folks I met on the various Disney message boards.
There's a bunch more stuff, but I got to go. I'll just edit this when I think of more stuff. :D
First off... In 'n Out. Omg. I know that some folks out there thinks that it's overrated and such, but man is it good. I'll miss that a lot. I'll know how my friends feel when they come down for the Disney Podcast Network's Westfest gathering every year and the first thing that they want is In 'n Out. I know that'll be the first place I'll want to hit when I come down for Westfest 2010.
Disneyland is a place where I spent literally years at. I worked at Disneyland for 12 out of the last 15 years... I spent a lot of time working and playing there. I'll miss our attractions, our shows... I'll miss a lot of stuff that's being built and will debut soon. I'll miss the World of Color opening and the rest of the DCA makeover. I'll miss the friends I've made throughout the years working at the Happiest Place on Earth... from co-workers to Disney podcast fans to folks I met on the various Disney message boards.
There's a bunch more stuff, but I got to go. I'll just edit this when I think of more stuff. :D
Monday, August 17, 2009
I'm really gonna miss the DLR. With all the hours I've worked and all the time I've spent playing at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure... you could say it would add up to a good year's worth of time of my life, if not more. 12 out of the last 15 years I spent working for the Mouse at Walt's original Magic Kingdom... I really am gonna miss it here. Last night I went to Disneyland with a few friends and watched Magical!... and frankly, I lost it towards the end. I think it's just now setting in that I'm not going to be able to come here whenever I want, even though I will have Walt Disney World's four Parks and such to enjoy, it's probably not going to be the same.
My life is filled with great, and not-so-great, memories of my time working when it was just Disneyland to the present day Disneyland Resort. I saw a lot of changes, lots of additions including being part of the grand opening team for Disney's California Adventure, and a lot of closures. I saw the Main Street Electrical Parade glow away, only to come back the year or so after Disney's California Adventure opened. I remember spending every weekend that I could at Disneyland to watch the Lion King Celebration, in my opinion the best parade Disneyland has ever done (and makes me sad to replay it back in my mind when people proclaim Parade of Dreams to be a "good" parade, they have no idea what a good parade was back in the day). I'll remember all the Cast Premieres, starting with the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, I got to attend. I'll remember the special media/press events and things like the Mighty Ducks FanFaire or the very first Mickey's Halloween Treat that I got to work.
Yah, I'm gonna miss this place.
My life is filled with great, and not-so-great, memories of my time working when it was just Disneyland to the present day Disneyland Resort. I saw a lot of changes, lots of additions including being part of the grand opening team for Disney's California Adventure, and a lot of closures. I saw the Main Street Electrical Parade glow away, only to come back the year or so after Disney's California Adventure opened. I remember spending every weekend that I could at Disneyland to watch the Lion King Celebration, in my opinion the best parade Disneyland has ever done (and makes me sad to replay it back in my mind when people proclaim Parade of Dreams to be a "good" parade, they have no idea what a good parade was back in the day). I'll remember all the Cast Premieres, starting with the Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, I got to attend. I'll remember the special media/press events and things like the Mighty Ducks FanFaire or the very first Mickey's Halloween Treat that I got to work.
Yah, I'm gonna miss this place.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
So basically I called WDW again and the CM read the transfer process "word for word". I apply online, wait until a response, then FLY over to do an interview. No phone interviews anymore. I asked if that wasn't the process for a few folks I spoke with and she said that she's reading it "word for word". Wow... talk about making it difficult/impossible.
So much for the "One Parks" initative... no wonder it seems like no one can get anything done around here. When did Disney regress into the stone age of doing business?
She also told me that she could not give me a follow up on the DPC position I applied for on JOBS. Said that after four weeks it's probably "safe to say that you are no longer a candidate" because not everyone gets a follow-up of acceptance or rejection.
For a Company that's all about customer service, that doesn't seem at all very courteous... right?
So much for the "One Parks" initative... no wonder it seems like no one can get anything done around here. When did Disney regress into the stone age of doing business?
She also told me that she could not give me a follow up on the DPC position I applied for on JOBS. Said that after four weeks it's probably "safe to say that you are no longer a candidate" because not everyone gets a follow-up of acceptance or rejection.
For a Company that's all about customer service, that doesn't seem at all very courteous... right?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Oops!
So I guess I wasn't supposed to go through JOBS Online? I went over to Casting (TDA) and they kinda laughed at me when I told them that I felt that JOBS Online either doesn't work or I have a feeling that wasn't supposed to be the way current Cast Members are supposed to apply for stuff... and they didn't deny it. :/
Ugh. So they gave me the number to call in WDW and I spoke with Casting over at WDW. They told me that there was no transfer applications but I had to just apply online like someone walking off the street. Sigh.
So I did. Put in for Disney Planning Center Coordinator, Hotel Concierge, and I think Front Desk. I can't even remember what my third choice was. Heh.
Daisy e-mailed me today and said that the Concierge positions open at the Lodge are just Lobby Concierge, not the positions at the Old Faithful Club. Still good though, I guess it depends on if it's full-time, the amount of hours that I will get, and how much of a decrease in pay (which will be made up by the hours, I guess) I'll have to take.
Ugh. So they gave me the number to call in WDW and I spoke with Casting over at WDW. They told me that there was no transfer applications but I had to just apply online like someone walking off the street. Sigh.
So I did. Put in for Disney Planning Center Coordinator, Hotel Concierge, and I think Front Desk. I can't even remember what my third choice was. Heh.
Daisy e-mailed me today and said that the Concierge positions open at the Lodge are just Lobby Concierge, not the positions at the Old Faithful Club. Still good though, I guess it depends on if it's full-time, the amount of hours that I will get, and how much of a decrease in pay (which will be made up by the hours, I guess) I'll have to take.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Well, I haven't heard back at all from the Disney Planning Center Coordinator position that I applied to a few weeks ago... and now I'm convinced that JOBS Online either hates me or something. I seriously wonder if it's just borked for current Cast Members, because it technically goes through Monster.com... you would think that current Cast Members would be treated differently then people applying from the outside.
My girl BFF Daisy, who works at WDW, just e-mailed me this morning saying that there are positions opened up in her department... so I'm in the process of finding out how to go about applying for it and not go through the JOBS Online board. Anyways, I checked and it's not even on JOBS Online so now I don't know what to do. I guess I go to our Casting (or maybe call WDW's Casting?)... maybe I should just cash in my FF miles on Delta and fly down over there and apply in person, but I'd rather not do that.
Sigh.
My girl BFF Daisy, who works at WDW, just e-mailed me this morning saying that there are positions opened up in her department... so I'm in the process of finding out how to go about applying for it and not go through the JOBS Online board. Anyways, I checked and it's not even on JOBS Online so now I don't know what to do. I guess I go to our Casting (or maybe call WDW's Casting?)... maybe I should just cash in my FF miles on Delta and fly down over there and apply in person, but I'd rather not do that.
Sigh.
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