Who was it that said “the dawn of a new decade?” I think most of the world was eager to ring in 2010 and say good-bye to 2009. I’m not going to rehash how difficult a year it was this past year – on many fronts. I’m just like everyone else though and very excited to see what is in store for all of us this new year.
I spent part of the day yesterday (New Year’s Eve) at the Magic Kingdom working a Cross-U shift. For those not familiar with this every so often, usually during peak periods, salaried cast members will be asked to work a shift in the parks to help out. The exciting and sometimes intimidating part of this is that we have no idea what job we’ll be assigned until we show up for our shift. My assignment this year: Popcorn stand at the Castle hub in the Magic Kingdom. I was in charge of filling the popcorn orders as they came in. It was pretty easy because there were only two size options – a small box or a souvenir bucket. Once our team got a flow going we were rockin! I’m positive we were the best and most efficient popcorn stand in all the parks yesterday.
It was so much fun to see everyone at the parks having such a good time. At 4pm the cast started handing out the New Year’s Eve hats and horn blowers which quickly added to the buzz along Main Street. If I had anyone to hang out with I might have just stayed at the park for the rest of the night to ring in the year. It seemed everyone was having a great time.
I feel very blessed going into 2010. While I have few tight personal friendships, those that I have I cherish. I am also grateful for the many wonderful people I work with and for those amazing people that I met through work (read: Moms Panelists and bloggers). Your support and encouragement means so much to me. I appreciate everyone so much and wish you all the very best in the coming year.
For those that have asked – Jefferson is doing fine. He cooperated so quickly I am actually stunned. The boxer shorts lasted less than 24-hours.
Here’s where the lump was removed from his right hind leg.
Happy New Year to all!
2009 was a hard year for me, too! But, I am optimistic about 2010 and all it has to offer. May it bring you all you hope for, too! I am blessed to have met you last year and hope to meet you again in person in February! Take care and Happy New Year!