April 2010
3 posts
So much ground to cover so lets keep it simple....
I’ve grown up a lot since leaving WDW. I survived the transition back to reality thanks to some stellar best friends most of whom comforted me from states away.
I’ve learned a lot about who I really am; and with that, what I really need to be happy. I’ve discovered that with the love of a few dear friends and a magnificent thing called skype, coupled with concrete reunions to...
September 2009
1 post
some of the videos I've put together...
http://www.youtube.com/user/kconnare
August 2009
1 post
olly olly oxen free
July 2009
11 posts
Lights on! Lights off!
Last night was so incredible!!! All cast members were invited to a special 2-hour party over on Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Studios to ride Tower of Terror and Rock-N-Roller Coater. Buuuuuuuut! Not only did we have the whole area exclusively to ourselves, but they were running Rock-n-Roller with all the lights on! Helllluuuurrr!!! I’ve only dreamed of being lucky enough to be Emergency...
“I have to be dynamic! I can’t just be static.”
– Frankie, one of my favorite people in agrabah
Slacking
Ok I have completely put off updating my blog for waaay too long and to give a complete recap of events would be impossible, so here’s the skinny…
My good friend Mike had to leave to get surgery to fix up his knee, which was a real shame, and seeing him leave made me think of how little time I have left down here. It was a real kick in the rear to get going on all the things i wanted...
List mania!
Ok, Things I have been up to since our last chat… Went to the Ale House on Tuesday the 16th with Mike, Mariana, and Ana. Saw Year One at the theater on the 17th, with the funniest part being Michael Cera stating, “Well now there are no berries for the fruit salad so everyone loses.” Unfortunately that funniest line was in the first minute and it was all downhill from there. On Monday the 22nd we...
June 2009
5 posts
The Cute Cupcake Ball
My disney family is incredible! I only wish I could’ve met them all sooner but oh well this is the situation I’ve been given and I’ve definitely been making the absolute best of it! Mostly thanks to Joey, Blake, Evan, Mike, Matt, Lauren, Hannah, Caroline, and Justine (in addition to Steph and Trey of course). Life has been such a blast. Some highlights include:
Watching wishes...
Ok since last time I've...
Been to Cocoa Beach
Experienced a nasty sunburn and the peeling aftermath
Been to a party with Trey’s co-workers at Rock ‘n Roller Coaster
Been to my new favorite place, this incredible all-you-can-eat healthy buffet called sweet tomatoes… twice
Become better friends with Kathrin, who I met through Eline
Called 911 for a guest and handled the situation a million times better...
I'm super tired but I'm sure you've just been...
…so this one’s for you! Things have just been going really great for me down here lately. After Dev, Candice, and Kara visited, Zakir and his 3 roommates came down to watch the cavs @ magic game, so I met up with them downtown (after driving around for nearly 2 hours) and had an absolute blast. We ended up meeting Danny Ferry and he bought us a round for being Cavs fans out and about...
May 2009
9 posts
short and sweet...
my whole family was here for nearly a week and it was incredible!!! it was just as much of a vacation for me as it was for them and it was just so nice to be in our favorite place, getting to be a unit again. it is odd not spending the summer up in olmsted falls with them, and especially knowing that they’re more than 2 hours away. it just makes the get togethers that much more appreciated...
oh boy oh boy oh boy
Eline must leave tomorrow and it breaks my heart. I saw us becoming the best of friends and now its like a wrench has been thrown in the deal. I’m just being selfish by missing her, because she needs to be with her family right now but she was such a positive influence on my life down here. It’ll just be much harder without her. Thank god for Steph and Trey.
My First Night Out in Orlando
was a blast. Of course it was off to a rough start, but what isn’t these days. I had today off and Eline and I decided that the first bus that came to Chatham (her apt complex) was the one that we were going to take, regardless of its destination. Well luckily we ended up at Florida Mall, which was nice and quite a bit of fun. Then we decided that once we got home, we would do a group...
A Perfect Little Vacay...
Because that’s exactly what the past weekend was. Like I had mentioned, Gabe was able to fly down early Friday and stay until the crack of dawn on Sunday and although it was only 2 short days, we definitely lived each moment to the fullest and have made an insane amount of memories. It was just what I needed to lift my spirits and it made me feel like I can make it through until my next...
After 5 loops around the airport traffic lanes...
Gabe is here! Just saying that makes me feel like a million bucks. Currently he’s napping though because due to crazy circumstances, he hasn’t gotten nearly any sleep in the past 3 days and that just won’t work for Walt Disney World! But my goodness is it nice to actually be in his company again, and today but especially tomorrow will be extra exciting because Gabe has never been...
April 2009
14 posts
A perfect moment
I was riding the bus into work this morning from the parking lot to the utilidor (where I clock-in and check-in before my shift starts) and I heard that song that I had quoted a few entries earlier by Matt Costa. It also happened while I was thinking about Gabe visiting in about 4 days and considering that it was a song I had never heard before Gabe put it onto that CD for me, and all of a sudden...
When the road looks rough ahead, and your miles...
So unfortunately, tonight’s been quite the hard one. I feel like I’m addicted to so many people in my life and now I’m going through withdrawal. But instead of feeling like I’m growing up and getting more mature about it, I feel like I’m not making any progress at all. I really wanted to take this time to try and be more independant, but the times when I feel...
I want a Dole Whip so badly right now!
I’m starting to feel more content. I got to have a nice talk with Gabe yesterday and it was just one phone conversation but it really helped me to feel more confident that I can make it through down here. Oh and thank God that Chris has AT&T because otherwise we’d be racking up some serious minutes but it’s my friends from home that are helping to keep my sane while I try to...
“My sweet rose
As the two of us grow
I want you to know that nothing’s...”
– Matt Costa (courtesy of one of the CD’s Gabe burned for me)
"Why? Who's tartan nar?"
My birthday was so much better than expected! Thanks for all the birthday wishes! It’s so great to know that you were all thinking of me on my special day. It was harder than expected to be so far from everyone though, with the exception of my Mom, Dad, and Ky who were able to come down and actually be with me for the weekend (Thank God!), but I just really wanted to be able to share it with...
Kristen Connare
8117 Patterson Fox Dr.
Apt # 13102
Orlando, FL 32821
“OH and Kristen, you’re awesome.”
– Katy- my really brutally honest and harsh trainer at the end of the day after everyone else had popped out of the van. It made me feel like a million bucks.
March 2009
9 posts
So I have to sum up two insanely busy days...
Training! Training! Training! But it doesn’t even feel like work. I love it! I’ve been learning so much about the Magic Kingdom and all its in’s and out’s and it’s so fascinating! I’ve officially been “backstage” a.k.a. behind the scenes in both the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom and it blows my mind! I’ve seen the parks tens of times but...
i knew it would get better!
so i only was allowed to sleep for 4 hours last night before i had to wake up before the sun so i’m trying to get to sleep here very soon to hopefully make up for that? but i wanted you all to know that things are improving quickly!! this morning involved waking up at 5:30 for my traditions class (first paid day of work!) which was about the past present and future of the disney company and...
The best laid plans...
I feel like I have to try so much harder now to make any friends since the rooming situation ended up less than ideal. Upon arrival at check-in this morning, we were informed that everyone checking-in would be moving into Patterson Court. I figured this would be fine, even though it was my last choice out of 3 different places but i figured i could make it work. so then all my hopes went into...
safe and sound
so we’re here and tomorrow’s the big day: check-in! the drive is over and mom and i are snuggled into our not-so-comfy hotel beds for the night. cross your fingers that i get a 3-bedroom!