Money. Males. Margaritas. Music. Magic.

So the title. I shall explain.

Money: I feel like I'm finally making money! It's fabulous. With 47 hours of work next week, that's a solid paycheck and some overtime. Our busy season is starting and my work schedule is exploding! It'll be exhausting but so worth it.

Males: Everyone keeps asking me if I've find a boy here yet. That's a no. For one, there are hardly any LDS guys here. And as for the ones that aren't, the good looking ones are usually gay. There is one guy that I keep running into that gets drunk a lot and calls me BYU. I think it's pretty funny. There's another guy that calls me Utah...

Margaritas: The kid that calls me Utah wants me to come over for margaritas. Not gonna happen. It was a nice offer by him though.

Music: I love Disney music. And I'm surprised I'm not suck of it. While I do kind of get sick of the same songs over and over in the store sometimes, I still go home and listen to more. The music in the musicals and firework shows make me so happy. And typically brings tears from my roommates' eyes. If I cried, I might shed a tear. But no..

Magic. Self explanatory. This summer is magical.

I'm still having a blast. Yesterday was absolutely amazing. I went on my favorite rides and got perfect seats for The Little Mermaid and FRONT ROW SEATS to Beauty and the Beast. That was the most amazing thing ever. I could seriously watch that show all the time and never get sick of it. It makes me feel like a little kid who has butterflies in their stomach the night before Christmas. My favorite songs right now are the reprise of Belle and Part of Your World:

Madame Gaston, can't you just see it?
Madame Gaston, his little wife.
No, sure, not me, I guarantee it.
I want much more then this provincial life!

 

I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I want it more then I can tell.
And for once it might be grand
to have someone understand
I want so much more then they've got planned.

 What would I give
To live where you are?
What would I pay
To stay here beside you?
What would I do to see you
Smiling at me?

Where would we walk?
Where would we run?
If we could stay all day in the sun?
Just you and me
And I could be
Part of your world

I don't know when
I don't know how
But I know something's starting right now
Watch and you'll see
Some day I'll be
Part of your world

Love. Love. Love.

It's songs like these that really make me stop and think about my life. I'm getting my adventure outside of Utah and I'm loving it--best summer of my life so far. (Which is funny to say when most people aren't even out of school yet..) And I feel like I'm doing more now than I ever did at BYU. I'm living my adventure and I'm scared of going back. I just don't feel like BYU could ever give me the satisfaction and the things I want to fulfill and accomplish in my life. I want more than it seems like BYU has planned for me. Maybe once I start my major it will change. We shall see.

And the second song has basically no relevance to my life at the present time. I just love it and it makes me happy inside.

To end the last night I went and saw Fantasmic with Caitlin..magical. Another show I could see over and over again and not get tired of it. I get the chills every time I see Mickey conducting the fountains and fireworks. I am such a hopeless romantic, guys. I see the princesses dancing and...*sigh*. Love it. The longer I'm here the more I wonder if I'm going to be able to leave it. Maybe by the end of the summer I'll be more than ready to go home, but for now I'm going to keep living it up and soaking up every minute of this Florida sun.

Outside my window: The blue skies and sunshine that I never want to leave.

Random Realizations

I got home from work this morning at around 3am. But then when I woke up I got to talk to my best buddy Beffy. That was a fabulous way to start my day. And then I went and played at Blizzard Beach..unfortunately it wasn't super hot today and there was a breeze so it was actually a little chilly. Luckily it wasn't snowing. HA. And it was still super fun and in the 80's. I went to dinner with my 5 fabulous roommates and then had a late-night Walmart run. But the best part of my day was between the water park adventures and dinner.



I came home while my roomies went to Downtown Disney and Skyped with my buddy Zach-y.

I'm sure everyone reading this knows it but Zach and I have been besties since like 3rd grade. Actually we weren't besties then because boys were gross and I was mostly friends with his little sisters but our families have been way tight for a long time and once we got older and not quite so stupid we became better friends and somehow ended up in the same EFY session and later in the same BYU ward without planning either. Go figure. And it all got weird when I was Snow White and he was the prince..but hey that did make for a really good gift idea for his birthday. And he has the Snow White cup in his room and the book somewhere haha. Out of all of the best friends I've had that were guys, he's the only one that's stuck around. So I had this sad realization today: a good majority of my really close guy friends haven't stayed that way because of choices made by them to discontinue an amazing friendship for various reasons..and some have stayed acquaintances and some have been totally removed from any communication or contact, in some cases for very good reasons. Other situations have just become weird and ones with no trust or true desire to be friends..just kind of there. Broken promises, shallow motives, inconsiderate dishonesty, and desires of the natural man. But Zach's the only one who's really stayed close and while I do have to pry things out of him for stories and information he doesn't freely share like he should, that's just how he rolls and after this year it's gotten so much better and we've truly bonded. It kind of started with an email that started 6 years ago and was kind of finished, or at least put on hold, tonight. This past year was great and for once we actually knew what was really going on in each others' lives. Funny that we used to never ever discuss anything involving other girls or guys even though it didn't matter...? And while the middle of this year was a little rough in staying super tight and hanging out, the year ended well with several post-midnight walks and quite a few eye-rolls from me cuz the kid is a total dork and sometimes won't just talk. :P That's just how it went. But it was so fun. He still treats me like a little sister or ignores me when certain people are around, but I guess that's just how it goes. And I can deal with it--just roll my eyes, ignore him, and tease him mercilessly about it later. I'm sad he's not going to be here to bug and text and skype, but he's going to be an awesome missionary and I'll definitely see him when he gets back from Texas. I'll be graduated then. :) 

I love my Zach-y. BFFs.

I've had a few more realizations lately.

1. I don't mind not dating. And now for the long explanation: 

While i was at BYU I kind of hated when my roommates had a certain guy they liked or would always hang out with or were dating or whatever and really only cuz I miss it. It was nice having someone always there. But since getting to Florida, away from date-happy Utah, I've realized how much I really don't want to get married soon. I'm such a little kid who is so not ready to settle down anytime soon. It's not that I want to be single forever but I actually wouldn't mind getting through college without having seriously dated anyone. Now that might change when I get back to BYU and everyone's back to crazy dating and instant judgment of whether someone is marriage worthy..but Florida's been a good eye opener. Maybe it's just cuz there's no one I'm interested in here since most of them aren't what I'm looking for and I'm not interested in anyone in Utah either..but I'm actually good with staying out of the dating scene right now. Because I didn't have my laptop until yesterday I haven't been on facebook much lately and I've actually loved it. No offense to anyone, but I'd almost rather not know what's going on in many people's lives. That or I just don't really care. As much as I love people, some are just tied to too many things. And while I love having my computer back, I'm not as addicted to facebook as I was. Hopefully it stays that way. Anyway, random, but when I got back on facebook after being away for a while like 5 people were engaged!! Getting married scares me now. And boys in general have a lot of proving to do before I'll be convinced that they're worth it again. Who needs boys when you have 6 parks, sunny weather, and fireworks? I love fireworks.

2. I love laptop keyboards that work. Not that it's a realization really cuz it's kind of obvious but I keep started to go for the mouse pad to click on something when, hey, I can use my keyboard. Because it works. It's a beautiful, beautiful thing.

3. I'm really good at separating people from events. It's been super convenient but now I just wish some situations would go away with the people that left. It would save on a lot of random stupid.

4. My family is a lot easier to miss when I'm on the other side of the country instead of 30 minutes away. I really didn't miss my family that much when I was at school because I saw them almost every week, sometimes more. But it made me sad when I tried to call my mom on mother's day and she didn't answer and no one answered on the home phone and I had to wait until my break the next night. :( Normally, no big deal. But I've realized how much I really do miss my family, it's just hard to miss something that's always there. I love my family. :) I'm very sad they won't be coming to visit me this summer..:( Stupid elections...Mike Lee for Senate :D

5. I want to be someone who gets to dress up for work. I watch my managers in their nice, classy suits and earpieces and yes, I want to be like them. I think that would be so much fun. Maybe not a manager at Disney but just a job that lets me dress up and make decisions and really make things happen.

6. I look awful in high-wasted pants. I have such long legs that pants that sit on my hips make me look so disproportionate. BUT...

7. I love my job. Even when a shift goes until 2am. Yesterday things got slow so I walked around giving little kids stickers and played pirates with little boys and called little girls princesses. I wanna be a princess when I grow up..I wanna be just like those little girls..still dreaming big and just being that princess..not caring how many jerks get in the way, how many obstacles they have to walk around, or who's judging. I wanna be a princess when I grow up.

8. I should probably start getting ready in the morning someday. In high school I got ready for school everyday. Yeah that totally changed during finals of fall semester. And it hasn't changed back. I've tried but that definitely failed. It's probably my lack of caring what I look like since there's no one worth impressing. My mom says it's going to result in me not getting married but for now hey, if it's keeping guys away that's just fine. Vista Way boys aren't quite what I'm looking for.

9. I LOVE oranges. I used to hate them. But Florida has made me love them. I still don't like orange juice.

10. I love Florida. So much. I never want to go back to BYU. That may change seeing as I've only been gone for a few weeks but I absolutely love being away from the bubble and really being in the real world. While I'm still staying away from a lot of it, it's been so great. I got lucky again with amazing roommates--I didn't think it was possible to have great roommates two shots in a row. But I did and it's been fabulous. I was worried, about my job and housing and roommates and living in general, but now it's been great. It's so been what I've needed since I started college. A break, a separation, a distance, a new start without stupid people and, honestly, AF High. I do miss my family, and I do miss my awesome roommates that I had at BYU and can't wait to see them again. I do miss certain, select people from Utah and will be happy to see you again. Still. I love DisneyWorld with all my heart. So much fun. Amazing. Magical. Disney music every day at work. 

I love it.

  
Outside my window: a reminder that I am no longer in Utah..and that  

I'm totally loving it.

It's Disney. :D

So...I'm living in Florida. :) It's pretty great. The weather is amazing. And I work inside so I get the air conditioning and just play in the heat. I love it. I just finished training yesterday and today I am headed to an 11 1/2 hour shift doing floor stocking. Good thing I'm loving it so far. :) I was worried about my job at first--a little bummed about not working in an actual park--but I actually like it and I don't get sick of the parks this way. I've visited every park so far except Animal Kingdom and Typhoon Lagoon--no worries, I'm hitting those this week.

Last week I overcame my 10 year fear of tower of terror--that was a big day for me. But I'm still scared to go outside after dark here seeing as I'm living in an apartment complex that has #1 and #2 ratings by PlayBoy..you can guess what the categories are for the ratings. Everyone was appalled when they found out that BYU kids got placed here at Vista Way, because this is the first time in history that it's ever happened. They usually put the BYU kids in Chatham where the party scene isn't so big...but here we are, making the most of it and avoiding the pool. :P

I love Disney so much! The parks are so much fun and I love just chillin there on my days off and after work when I get off early enough. And my roommates are great. I thought for sure I'd get awful roommates since I got SO lucky last time, but my luck has remained and I'm having a great time!  Pictures are on facebook with more to come.

I'm loving being away from Utah and BYU, as much as I miss my family and roommates and other friends. It's just been a great separation and break from the bubble and things I'm just happy to be away from. :) It really has been good. And I'm sure I'll be ready to come back when the time comes but for now, it's good to be away.

Outside my window: SUNSHINE!! :D

Rain. Enough said.

So on Monday night we had a ward activity. And it rained that night. And my hair got all wet and weird. Sooooooo...it turned into editing picture time. :P

I should be studying for finals. But I'm not. Today's been fun though. Lots of hanging out and picture taking with roommates. :P I still have a broken computer but this awesome kid named Hudson brought me a new keyboard. So I'm not typing using my computer screen anymore. Good news. :) I finally am enjoying the semester. Good news. :)

11 Days to Florida

Outside my window: Some beautiful springtime. :D

Just Keep Swimming...

So I'm wondering what kind of person puts an empty ice cube tray in the freezer. I got back from a wonderful run and went to get a nice cup of water and as I pulled out the ice tray...empty. Silly roommate, whoever you are. I still love you. :D

I'm sitting here, waiting for Economics to start, so excited that I only have to come one more time that I could probably write a song about it. The only bad thing would be if I possibly don't pass this class and I have to retake it. That would be death. I might even shed tears. *gasp* My reading days will be almost entirely devoted to economics. And it will probably be the death of me. Luckily this is the only final that I'm extremely concerned about. Other than this class and possibly Biology I have some pretty solid grades. I just have to keep going and stick it out for 3 more days of class and a week of finals...almost done, almost done...just..keep..swimming...

They keep changing the names of all of the classes I'm taking, or at least the numbers. I'm taking a 100 level religion class and then all of my other classes are 300 classes. So I kind of skipped the 200s somewhere in there. I'll go from first-year freshman to sophomore, junior, and senior within 4 semesters. Crazy. But oh so exciting. :) I'm getting old I've decided, and it's weird, but like my roommate said today, "it's like life is finally starting!" or something along those lines. We stayed up talking way too late last night and I was in bed for over 2 hours before I finally fell asleep. I was planning on getting to sleep early but that didn't happen because I couldn't fall asleep and so I gave up and started talking. And then I still couldn't sleep so I had this weird idea that maybe if I flipped around it'd help. So I took my bedding and flipped it around and put my head where my feet typically go and I was out in 5 minutes...? Don't really know why but it was pretty cool. And I had some really interesting dreams about being chased and running into some really attractive guy...:P

I had such a productive day with my Beff today. (In case anybody hasn't heard it about 6billion times, her brother is getting married.) Love you Beth. :P We got a lot of fabulous things for our condo in the fall. And jamba juice because ColdStone wasn't open. I will miss shopping and ColdStone with my dear friend..there aren't too many downsides to this summer, but that is definitely one of them. But - once I get back it means we will be out of the dorms, only cramming food for 4 in the fridge and larger supply of cupboard space, and there will be 2 bathrooms. Oh how I can't wait until this semester is over.

It is finally getting nice outside. Give me weather about 5 degrees warmer and take away the wind and I'd be in heaven right about now. And it's been so nice this week because I've had a car. Unfortunately that leaves today as I drive by myself to the airport to pick up my daddy and then lose the car when he drops me back off. Oh well. I'm actually kind of looking forward to the drive..I like long drives and the chance to just think and listen to music. :) 

I've been so lucky with parking this week. I've gone to park my car and there have been no parking spots every time I try to find one. So I always go park either somewhere illegal while I drop stuff off or in the 15- or 30-minute parking areas and then come back to move it and every time I have gone back right as a close spot has opened up. It has been amazing. Gotta love those little mercies that can make your mood so much better. :)

17 days to Florida

Outside my window there is some beautiful sunshine and through the trees some off-campus housing that is looking so good right about now..

Blogger? Me? We Shall See..

Once upon a time I was a journal writer--and I very good one. I wrote for over 3 years straight. As far as I can remember there isn't a single missing day from July 14, 2006 through December 17, 2009. Then I figured out that I hated remembering every single thing because I would write it down..so I stopped. I write every once in a while--like once a month maybe. Some people say I should've just kept going because it was cool but I think I'm liking it better without at this point. But me and a few of my friends decided we're all going to blog over the summer so we can keep track of each other so here I am.

I'm going to start by explaining the web address to this blog. "Callmekirk." My middle name is Kirksel and my best friend/roommate, Beth, can't get herself to call me "linds," a typical nickname for Lindsay. She's never been able to call me linds, ever. And probably never will. But she wanted a nickname for me. So sometime she just decided to call me "kirk." I've had a few people call me variations of "Kirksel" but Beth calls me Kirk more than Lindsay now. And in the fall we're going to see how many people we can get to start calling me Kirk. So, call me Kirk. :)

This past weekend was great. I spent Saturday with my bff, Beth. We watched conference and then went up to Salt Lake for the afternoon session--so great. I think every person needs to hear Elder Holland's talk and take it to heart--I wish he would've given it 3 years ago. :) Then we raced out of conference and hopped on Trax to meet my daddy. My sister and her boy went to Moab for the weekend and the rest of the fam went to Washington to visit my mom's family. So he picked us up and we dropped him off at my grandma's house, changed clothes, and left. Where were we going? Good question. This wonderful place off of Highland drive called Tru Talent Management. Story:

Friday, March 26. Target. American Fork. There we were, my Beth and I, looking at purses on clearance. Here comes these two random girls. "K, two questions. First, where did you get your shoes!?" (White, peep-toed pumps with about 5 inches of heel..my mom hates them.) Me: "Uh..Charlotte Russe.." Girl: "Well I love them. Second, are you a model?" "Uh...no.." She then went on to try and recruit me as a model/actress to be represented by TruTalent Management. Not so much my thing at this point but whatever, gave her my number and didn't really think anything of it after that. Until they called me the next day. Great. They wanted me to come in for an audition but I never called them back and figured that was the end. Oh no, they called again the next week. I explained that I'll be moving to Florida so there wasn't really a point. They still insisted I come in. Not sure why they wanted me to audition so bad but it didn't cost anything and would make a funny story so I dragged Beth along with me. I figured if I went in maybe they'd stop bugging me when they realized I really didn't do the whole acting/modeling thing. We get to this place and I fill out this form that I don't even know half of the answers too and just didn't fill out half of it. After a little while they called us back and I met with this guy named James. He was a funny guy. Very honest, very blunt, very interesting guy. But definitely very legit and serious about what he did. And, as Beth will confirm, his furniture was cool but so dusty and nasty. Gross. I really had no idea what I was doing there and he couldn't really figure out why I was there either since I had little experience, didn't really know what I wanted to do, and was leaving. But he had me do a cold read to see if I had any acting ability at all (he was very surprised I guess and threw up his hands and said "wow, you can act!") and then started talking to me about all this stuff from Glee to Budweiser girl. And kept saying that they want to represent me so I would make money and he could sit on his butt and make money. Weird? Yes. It ended pretty quick as he said, "Well, you're an actress and look like a model so call me when you get back from Florida." Uh...ok? He gave me his card. And we left.

So after that lovely experience we hung out at my grandma's house where we tried to watch a movie but ended up being attacked by a number of little boys and gave up. I'm still angry that Duke won. I hope Butler pulls off the win. We'll see. We then went to a lovely ice cream party at Mike Lee's house--my dad is his communications director for his campaign so we went and admired their lovely kitchen while a crew of people tried to figure out the WiFi password which was about 27 letters long..yeah they never got it. One thing I've found with those events..all of the guys are either way too young or way too old...it's a problem. After we dropped Beth off we went home and it was weird with only me and my dad at the house. But I enjoyed having ESPN rather than the limited, not-so-great channels we get on lovely BYU cable. For Easter we made roast and potatoes and oh it was such a great dinner. And with there only being two of us, there was a lot of leftovers meaning food for me to take home. :) I took my daddy to the airport and then drove back to Provo.

Last night I stayed up trying to figure out and register for my classes for the fall. It is the most miserable, frustrating process. I don't know why BYU doesn't get smarter and change it. But I went to bed with the awful thought that starting August 30 I will have class from 9:30am to 7pm every Monday. Did someone say miserable? I think I just did. Luckily there will be no science or economics in that schedule.

Last full week of class. I can do it.

21 days to Florida.

Outside my window: way too much snow on the mountains for it to be April. But between the clouds, a little bit of promising blue sky..