Sunday, June 3, 2012

Oh Sunday

I am BEYOND sore today, everything hurts.  My back, shoulders, legs, just everything.  But I couldn't be happier to be back!  Except for the fact that I just got home from the grocery store and was reminded how dang expensive everything is here.  So lame.


This morning I woke up early and went to church.  It's really hard to be in a ward that is so diverse because you can't really understand anyone.  I wasn't going to bear my testimony, but I could tell there were a lot of visitors so I I thought maybe I should.  But then I thought, well that's rude maybe they aren't visitors and they're just wearing the only clothes they can afford.  So I told myself I wouldn't go up.  But then a lady went up there and bore her testimony and mentioned her husband who was there that wasn't a member and then another lady walked in with the missionaries so I knew I had to go up.  I bore my testimony on being an example and missionary work. 


I struggled a lot last contract on being faithful to my religion.  Mostly because I was afraid of being judged and I just didn't have strength to fight temptation.   A little more than half way through I noticed a big change in my mood, behavior, and outlook on life.  I didn't like it and I knew exactly what I needed to do to change.  I never lost faith I just wasn't acting upon it.  I began to pray more and read more and then I became happier.  I knew that to maintain, this feeling I was going to have to remain strong in my beliefs.  I may not have the courage to preach the gospel to everyone I meet, but as long as I am obedient and faithful I will be an example to my peers.  And hopefully that is enough to strike conversation and the rest will follow.  


After church, I decided to walk home.  It was beautiful and so peaceful but then I remembered I was wearing heels and my feet began to hurt, SO bad.  So, I took a cab the rest of the way.  Haha so lame.  I was going to go to a baseball game with some people from my cast, but laid down for a second and could NOT get up.  I planned on taking a little nap and then going grocery shopping but that little nap turned into THREE HOURS.  Geesh am I exhausted!


xoxo, Kristin



Saturday, June 2, 2012

Let's Try This Again...

Ok, I know I suck and have been THEE worst at blogging and keeping everyone updated on my life here...but I will do better this time.  Or at least I'll try :)

So, I'm baaaaack in Toronto! Three weeks before I left the Wonder, I was offered a contract aboard the Disney Fantasy.  I am now a part of Fantasy 2, the second cast to ever perform on board Disney Cruise Line's newest ship!  It has only been day one but I'm already lovin' it!

I was really hesitant to come back.  I truly love my job, but living on a ship is really hard and being away from friends and family for eight months is the worst.  But, when I sat down and thought really hard about what I was going to do, I decided it was a good idea to give it another go.  Finding a job is hard, and getting a job you really like is even harder.  Not only do I have so much fun doing what I do, but I get to make thousands of peoples dreams come true.  It's the best feeling in the world!

Although I was confident in my decision, the whole week leading up to my departure I was dreading leaving.  Then, as I was driving up to the Rosemont yesterday I really thought I had made a mistake.  I mean, I only had five weeks at home and I didn't even get to see everyone I wanted to.  Also, knowing that my old cast wasn't going to here when I arrived made me even more sad.  I met some really great people and it made me feel better, but I wasn't completely convinced this was where I was supposed to be.

WELLL, that all changed when I walked back into the studio again for the first time.  It was like I never left.  It was incredible to be back there and have that feeling of belonging!

So this all leads me to today, our first day of work!  We had assessments in the morning, and they went SO well!  I was so happy to be dancing again!! It was the best feeling in the world.  I danced a lot and I don't even know if I'll get casted at all but just having been able to dance as much as I did today was so great! I'm incredibly excited to be here, and feel so honored that they asked me back.  My new cast, while I may not know them as well as W24, is so nice and talented!  Today was just what I needed to validate my decision and really made me know that I'm doing the right thing.

Can't wait to continue this amazing journey and I hope you'll be with me along the whole way...or until I at least stop blogging :)

xoxo, Kristin

Thursday, September 22, 2011

2 weeks left... What???

I know the purpose of this blog is to help my family and friends keep up with me and if I don't update it, that is not possible.  But you have to understand that it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to do seeing as I can barely keep up with myself.  I'm sorry.  I'm not sure why I'm apologizing though because I doubt any of you are actually reading this... I'm not bitter...haha just kidding

But anyways, I only have 2 weeks left in Toronto.  TWO!  I can not believe how fast time has flown by, it is incredible.  And quite sad.  There is still so much I want to do before I leave, yet I am extremely excited to get to LA and see my family and go to my favorite place in the world...

DISNEYLAND!
You'd think working for Disney would calm my obsession, but it has only increased my love for it! Whenever we go to the Eaton Centre (the mall), we always stop in the Disney Store and I swear if you saw us you'd think we had never been inside of one before with how excited we get with all of the merchandise.  It's a little pathetic, but I love that there are other people who just as obsessed as I am.  It makes me feel a little better...




I feel like there was something important I wanted to talk about... but really there isn't.  So until next time...

xoxo, Kristin

Monday, September 19, 2011

Ten Things I Love About Toronto

#1. Kensington: Tucked into a side street of China Town, this cute little neighborhood is where you will find adorable houses turned into vintage shops and trendy places to get a yummy treat!

#2. The Blue Jays: While I might not be from here, I still think it's acceptable to root for the home team...Especially when they win a game for you!
#3. Dundas Square:  This mini Times Square is always surrounded with different people and crazy street performers. It's also home of the Eaton Centre, and who doesn't love a 4 story mall?

#4. Mike's Hot Dogs: Although I think $2.75 is a little ridiculous for a hot dog, the deliciousness and proximity to my apartment always outweigh the price!
#5. The CN Tower: Even though I haven't gotten a chance to ride to the top or climb around the perimeter, I love seeing this building and knowing I'm close to home.

#6. Cora's:  This place is so good I literally could not stop eating and had to un-button my pants...Wait, what? That's awkward, I definitely didn't do that...

#7. Scotiabank Theatre: Not only is it right down the street, but this massive movie theatre has the most delicious popcorn and an incredible theater situation for 3D movies


#8: Z' Teca:  If you love Chipotle, then you'd be obsessed with Z'Teca...Just like me.  These yummy burritos are just that, yummy and I can't get enough!

#9: Queen Street: This is where you will find me and my roommates on our time off.  This street is lined with all kinds of clothing stores, street art and restaurants, our favorite being Crepe Cafe!

#10: Tim Horton's: Now, I'm not crazy about donuts but I'll make an exception for Tim.  These donuts are delicious and less than $1!  My favorites are the Canadian Maple and the Honey Dip!



Is it sad that my favorite places are either places to eat or places to shop?  Oh well, I'm not surprised or sorry about it one bit!

xoxo, Kristin



    Friday, September 9, 2011

    Circus Freak

    So our spanish web instructor owns his own circus school, how cool is that?  For one of the shows. My best pal, Mickey Mouse, has to fly across the deck and so I had to learn how in case he needs some help.  In order to learn a part of this act, we had to travel to the circus school!  It wasn't too exciting, all we did was practice rappelling so I didn't take any pictures or videos but since we aren't allowed to take videos in our rehearsal studio, I was able to get a video of me doing the spanish web at the circus school!  Here ya go:



    Decker also invited us to learn how to do the trapeze just for fun!  It was such a cool (and scary) experience!  Here's a video of my new trapeze skills:


    xoxo, Kristin

    Wednesday, August 17, 2011

    Worst Wednesday.

    5 things that are bringing me down today:

    the crack in my BRAND NEW water bottle that I bought to replace my
    NEW water bottle  that I bought when I first got here

    the fact that the banks here won't cash my american checks
    so I have no money
    even if i did have money, our dollar is so weak that
     it really wouldn't matter much
    being woken up during my nap on my first  long break time
    I've had  since I've been in Toronto
    that my roommate, although she's a crazy crackoon, isn't on break with me
    so she isn't here to make me laugh and feel better

    xoxo, Kristin

    Tuesday, August 16, 2011

    so much work

    My word for today: worked.

    The reason for this feeling?  Here you go:


    I'm lucky enough to have the chance to be best friends with Minnie Mouse AND Donald Duck for this number.  Not at the same time obviously, so once the final cast is determined I'll be the primary for one and the understudy for the other.  I'm grateful to be cast, don't get me wrong, but I am mentally and physically exhausted from having to switch back and forth.  Not to mention we are learning other numbers as well... woof. Needless to say, sleep is much needed.

    xoxo, Kristin