A look back at what I learned from a year of leading a team of 30 fiercely individual people to recruit and motivate 1,500 other individuals to help a great cause. At my desk I keep two photos of the 2018 Morale & Recruitment committee. I keep them to remind me of my time withContinue reading “A team of individuals”
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Frozen, but not the Disney movie
Growing up, my family would often eat at a restaurant called the “Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater.” It was an exciting experience for my brothers and I because it was the one place my parents would let us sit in the front seat of a ‘car.’ We’d eat our meatloaf or chicken nuggets as a family while andContinue reading “Frozen, but not the Disney movie”
Carolina Blue
Not so long ago, I left North Carolina for the first time. I embarked on a huge adventure: to move to Orlando, Florida to work at Walt Disney World. It had been a dream of mine for so long, I left with wide-eyes that barely looked back to what I was leaving behind. I hadContinue reading “Carolina Blue”
Baking Magic
At 7-years-old, I didn’t know the difference between baking soda and baking powder. If you have known me for more than a month, you might have tasted my chocolate chip cookies or one of my cupcakes. I hope it was good, after all, I’ve been baking since I was 7-years-old, that’s 16 years of mixing,Continue reading “Baking Magic”
Celebrate Other People on Your Birthday | Consider This
I love birthdays. They’re a great way to tell the people you love most in the world how much you care about them. I used to go all out for birthdays, especially my brother’s because it fell in the middle of summer break. My birthday, however, has always fallen at an inconvenient time– April 30.Continue reading “Celebrate Other People on Your Birthday | Consider This”
Dreams Come True
One of the greatest joys in life is a dream coming true. You can see it on the faces of children when they meet their favorite Disney character or finally get to train to be a Jedi. As adults, we often stop dreaming. Instead, we set goals. They’re a bit more attainable, practical. Don’t beContinue reading “Dreams Come True”
Working for Disney Will Ruin the Magic
I had countless people tell me this before I moved down in May 2014 for the Disney College Program. Many mistook my bright-eyed excitement for naivete and took to ‘educating’ me on what would happen. It was as if they thought I was moving down for a vacation and would be rudely awakened when I realized that working long hoursContinue reading “Working for Disney Will Ruin the Magic”
The PERFECT Chocolate Chip Cookie
Step aside Nestle Tollhouse and Monica Geller, I’ve got a treat for you. I’m very specific about the way these cookies are made, but if you want to know my secrets, read on. Baking is a science and the order and manner in which you incorporate the ingredients are SO IMPORTANT. This recipe is the resultContinue reading “The PERFECT Chocolate Chip Cookie”
What to do after your dreams come true
“Dreams really do come true!!!” I posted this four years ago filled with joy. Most kids dream of being doctors or firemen, but I dreamed of being a Disney cast member. Four years ago, I found out that I was accepted into the Disney College Program, a semester-long opportunity to work in the place where dreams comeContinue reading “What to do after your dreams come true”
Growing Up with Life Lessons from Mom and Billy Joel
Lucky for me, this education consisted of mostly Billy Joel’s jazz-infused rock ‘n’ roll. As each song played, my mom, Billy Joel superfan(TM) would tie it to a life lesson, often telling me the story behind the song.
Annie Proctor 