It's a good thing I just came back form Disney.

I was told today that I will be teaching third grade, not second, at a different school in Manchester. Apparently the $3 million in stimulus money the city 'found' to rehire teachers is going to be 'held on to' until January, you know, when it's really needed. I kinda knew it was coming and, yes, at least I still have a job. What other job do you know of where they get to change the place where you work, who you work with and under and what your work will detail all at once and not pay you a penny more for it. Oh and you have to move yourself! This ends our gripe session. I've heard good things about my new school and look forward to working there. No one likes change, but it is probably time for yet another one for me. What would a new school year be without moving my entire classroom? (still not gripping) :)

I need a day to digest all this new info. I think I'd like to be transferred back to Disney. Why do I let him convince me to get back on the plane every time? More Disney tomorrow!

Day 1 in Disney

Day 1

On our way in to Manchester airport, Mickey Mouse called to wishes us a happy vacation! The flight was a flight. We took the Magical Express to the Grand Floridian. It was noon and our room was not ready yet. We wandered the hotel doing some shopping, looking at the pool and reminiscing about the wedding pavilion which we could see from the beach. We have lunch in the grill and waited from our room to be ready in the lobby; and waited and waited. The front desk said they had a room that faced the castle head on but had to queen size bed opposed to the room we were assigned that had a view of space mountain and a king size bed. I didn’t think Rick would like that, but after another hour of wait, he just wanted a room. We had a very nice bellman named Jerry help us with the luggage. He’s been working there for 21 years! We certainly did have a wonderful view of the castle, space mountain and the monorail.
We headed to Downtown Disney to see La Nouba, the Cirque de Soleil show. It was a bizarre show. They had trapeze artists, clowns, and acrobats with weird sets, lighting and music. I loved the little Chinese girl who use these sort of yo yos and perform tricks. I didn’t like the BMX bikers who would come racing at you and then stop inches form your head with a screech! Don’t ever sit on the corner back row!
T-Rex was new restaurant that Rick wanted to check out. It has animatronic dinosaurs throughout the restaurant. Every 20 minutes there was a meteor shower where the dinosaurs moved and screamed.
After that we did some quick shopping and made it home in time to see the Wishes fireworks show from the magic Kingdom from our balcony. What could be better?

what do you mean no Wishes fireworks at 10pm?

There's no castle outside my window, no monorail at my door and no characters to greet me?!?!?! Is this a bad dream? Oh wait, the Disney dream has ended. good thing I have all the souvenirs. MUCH MORE LATER!

I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!

I'm outa here people! I'll say hi to Mickey for everyone! M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!

3 days!

3 days to go! I don't know what else to say. Keep up with me on facebook during the week!

Where in the (Disney) world is Kristi?

9 more days! I am starting to pack seeing as I will be in a grad class from 9-3 all next week. I bought new luggage because I needed it and because it's Disney! I had Mickey and my initials put on a suit case, carry on, messenger bag and toiletry bag....also on a lunch box not for the trip obviously. Yeah, if you need something and Disney can provide it, why not?

I have figured out how to post pictures directly form my phone to facebook. My friend's daughter inspired me to figure it out so she could play where in the (Disney) world is Kristi. She started the games when she went to Disney in April and her group would post pictures. So Thanks Shanns and enjoy everyone. The game begins next Saturday. Maybe I'll give out a Disney prize for the most correct answers! Anything to buy Disney merchandise!

Everyone on the ark! No, not you mosquitoes!

How? How is it raining and sunny at the same time? I mean I can see shadows from the sun and it's raining. Not drizzling, raining. I guess I'll only see the sun when we're in Disney. 10 days and counting!

Things that make me happy....and sad

Week one of vacation is over. It was busy mostly with fun things I've been waiting to do all school year. I made 2 scrapbook layouts, cleaned my closet and read some books. I had time to savor the finer things in life such as fresh lemon slices in water. It taste just as good as soda or juice....but not as good as a fresh cup of milk (yum). Okay so lemon is more a smaller than finer thing in life. I am just glad to have the time to savor things that make me happy. Speaking of happy: 1 week and 5 days until Disney!

Disney News: A Cast Member (CM) of WDW was killed today when one monorail car slammed into the back of another. Only six passengers were on board and none where hurt. Disney has a safety system that should have kept this from happening. They test it every day and do maintenance on the monorail trains every other day. The monorail is closed as of now and I am sure Disney will be doing a full investigation. This is the first death in monorails history. My thoughts are with the CM's family members and the CM at WDW.

My familiar friend

I haven't written about Disney in a while so I thought I'd tell a story. Two days after graduating high school I had to start college at BYU in Provo, UT. I was so excited to start the second part of my life. Excitement soon turning to a serve bout of home sickness. I felt I was all by myself even thought my best friend and her mom lived walking distance away. As I was wandering through campus one day I found a little craft shop. There on a shelf with a familiar figure. It was a Mickey Mouse punch (seen above)! I immediately bought it and felt a little better. I ended up leaving BYU and flying home, but I feel good knowing that my childhood (and adult) friend always shows up in times of need!

Disney News: I will be landing at Orlando Airport this time 2 weeks from now!

More Ducklings!

That's right...more ducklings! These are tiny babies. I finally saw them first instead of Rick. There are seven of them. They waddled over to the swap before I could drive around the other side of pond and get picture so these were taken from the porch and zoomed. Two sets of ducklings and I can watch this set grow up. I had Rick buy industrial clippers to cut down the small bush/tree blocking the pond view. I didn't want to miss the sighting of any more ducklings and obviously it was well worth it. I also posted a picture of the first set of ducklings. They grow up so fast!

I'm Studette of the month June 2009

I'm famous! My best friend Chantal names me here Studette of the month June 2009 :) Check it out! http://methotonia.blogspot.com/