It’s official, I am now a blogger *the crowd goes wild!*

I have finally started my blog! So I’m sure it’s not as exciting for all of you as it is for me but this is something that I have wanted to do for a REALLY long time and for one reason or another it has just never happened. I was discouraged from blogging because “what would you have interesting enough to blog about?” said the naysayer. Well frankly my dear, I feel my life is pretty damn interesting. I’m going through some incredible life changes right now and I want to remember all of it!

So I’m currently blogging from the screened in patio of my lush little villa at BEAUTIFUL Orange Lake Resort in Orlando Florida where I’m interning for 12 weeks this summer. Across from me, my darling roomie Whitney is doing the same. About an hour ago we were graciously entertained by the fireworks show at one of the Disney theme parks that backs up to our Villa. It’s so nice of them to provide us with a little evening entertainment each night, don’t you think? Yeah, they pretty much love us here. And as if that was not enough the creatures around here are pretty fond of us as well. We are serenaded nightly by the frogs and bugs that reside in the pond located on the golf course below us. We also owe a special thank you to the animals from Disney’s Animal Kingdom for providing us with a lovely aroma each night as the sun goes down. As if all of that were not enough we were even greeted by a very hospitable little (and I use the word little loosely) Palmetto bug who decided to welcome me back to my room this evening. Let’s just say his greetings were not well received. I screamed, grabbed a shoe, Whitney came running in and I smashed him all before I gave a second thought to the instructions we were given today at orientation regarding wildlife on the resort . Which are as follows… Do not disturb the wildlife. If they are being a nuisance, blocking the flow of traffic, or otherwise torturing you, call security and Animal services will come to your rescue. Well Orange Lake, I owe you one overzealous Palmetto bug. Put him on my bill.

The people here are even friendlier than the creatures. Everyone is so incredibly pleasant and welcoming, the accommodations are unmatched, and the property is simply gorgeous. Short of a few dogs running around, my family and my darling boyfriend this place almost feels like home. You know because at home I have 4 golf courses, a lazy river and Mickey Mouse in my backyard. Yep, almost just like home.
Tomorrow I actually start working (even though the staff continues to convince us that we are on vacation). I can’t wait to learn hands on the tools of my chosen trade. I’ll be working in the Signature services area of the resort, which is for our elite customers. I hope to learn a little bit of everything during my stay here, and I hope I’m able to give back to the resort as much as they have given me so far.
So far so Real Orlando…..