I know I haven't done the BEST job in keeping everyone up to date on what is happening while I'm in Florida. But, now that I have some time to myself after a crazy few weeks, here it goes.
As of a week ago, I am no longer a campus representative, but now seasonal in Frontierland merchandise. I am really sad with the change to be honest; I loved everything about campus representative. However, the only thing constant in business is change, and this is one of the changes Disney decided to make in the business. But I am fortunate enough to have the chance to still be with the company while I am still in the where-do-I-want-to-work-when-I-finish-college stage in my life.
Another thing: I am not a HUGE fan of Florida anymore. Even though I complain about snow (as does anyone), I would prefer to live in a place that has all four seasons, not just one. I like the transition from Ugg boots and scarves to sandals and tees to flip flops and tank tops to light sweaters and jeans back to the Ugg boots and scarves. I guess that comes from living in a place all my life that had those four seasons, in very drastic forms I might add (thanks New England). And contrary to Floridians' belief: IT DOES NOT GET COLD HERE. 50 degrees is fall weather, who are you kidding?! Anyway, I digress.
I bet if you have read this far you are wondering if I still want to work for Disney. Well, the answer is: I'm still not sure. I have enjoyed my time so far through all the ups and downs, but I feel like there is more out there, especially outside of Florida Disney. If you have read any of my recent posts or know me very personally, you may know that for the longest time, even before I was deciding on college, I have always loved and wanted to be in New York City. Now, as my parents told me back then that now I do agree, I was not ready for New York City at age 18. But, I was ready for southern Virginia and Lynchburg at 18, and then ready for Orlando at 19-20. When you grow up in the same town for your entire life, especially a small one, you have to explore in stages. And that is what I did. And currently living on my own here in Orlando this summer is also helping prepare me. And I also have come to realize that having at least one roommate, when I know them well, will be a pretty good thing. Being by yourself is not that much fun. It's peaceful, most definitely, but not so much fun. I do plan on adding this experience to the list of things I've learned about myself. But anyway, I think that after graduating I could be ready for a city as long as I have a job. And that's where Disney could possibly come back into play, because Disney Theatrical Group is up in NYC on 42nd Street in the heart of the city. And what I would give to be a marketing or social media something for them! It would basically be everything I have ever wanted: entertainment industry, a REAL job, Disney, NYC, all four seasons, and kind of close to home.
However, the next thing on my mind is do I go to graduate school in order to obtain this "dream"? I could always be in online school while working, if I obtain a job, but where? Do I continue with Liberty? Do I look at other schools? Do I even bother with graduate school and getting into some more debt (not that I have a lot right now, thanks to my wonderful parents)? Life is filled with choices as you head into your last year of study for your bachelor's degree, and I am learning that right now.
So, all in all I guess you could say that this summer I am trying to find answers to these decisions. It seems that many of my friends already have their lives in good order, so it's time that I finish that step. If you want to learn more about my day-to-day adventures, follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @danielleashly.
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