Looking Fresh!

So this is me in my super attractive uniform! Please don't laugh at me. I'm not a huge fan of it, I think I look fat in those shorts because the pockets stick out. I went today and traded them for a smaller size, I'm not used to pants being around my waist instead of around my hips so I needed one size smaller than I originally ordered. That color isn't too attractive either, but I also got a navy and a forest green shirt which look better! Enough whining, Yesterday and today were my days of training. Yesterday I had Merchandise training. Erin, one of the merchandise managers, gave us all the information about the layout of the park. Everyone is assigned a specific area, therefore I will be working in different shops or carts from my area. Monday I start working and I will be in Friends of the Wild. FOW is one of the bigger shops and is AIR CONDITIONED! How exciting is that? Today's training consisted of cashier training. This was a breeze for me, if you didn't know I worked at Stop and Shop for three years of my life, I know cash handling inside and out. I was a little bored today, and I had questions about things, (such as drawer sweeps)that others had no idea what I was talking about. I think my first day will be real easy, I'm very confident that I will be able to run a register alone pretty quickly. Monday begins my first official week at SeaWorld! I have 39 hours next week! I'm going to love having a huge paycheck, especially because paying rent is a new experience. Having my first weekend in Orlando off will be nice, tomorrow a few new friends and I will be hitting Universal's Island of Adventures, FREE ADMISSION! Should be an exciting day, I'll be sure to post some pictures either here or on Facebook. I love all your comments! Miss Milford and the family! HUGS!

Orientation

The morning was a bit long, we had company orientation.I learned that I am officially working at the gift shop for Journey to Atlantis and also got my uniform, (photo soon to come!) The uniforms aren't exactly fashionable but mine fits perfect so I can't complain. This morning Human Resources discussed policies, programs, and safety with us from 7:30am to Noon. The presenter, Teri, was entertaining and witty which helped keep me from zoning out. Very excited to hear about all the benefits I receive for being a SeaWorld employee, including free admissions and discounts at lots of local businesses. I learned what, besides working, the internship entails. We are required to attend 4 classes, that are focused on communication, marketing, customer service, ect. Also we must sign up for 2 back stage tours! There are many options for this, I'm actually very excited about this part of the internship. The options for tours include: Discovery Cove, Marketing, Culinary, Education, Operations and many many others. I need to request time off for these tours and sign up soon if I want to get into the tours I want. The last thing we need to do is go listen to two seminars held by higher ups at SeaWorld from different departments. All these events will be paid, so even though I will be taking time off I won't be losing money. I introduced myself to the President of the company today, he is very nice and has promised to remember everyone's name who approaches him; good for him, there are 100+ of us! After orientation I took care of my direct deposit and other paperwork, then got ready and hit the park for some fun! SeaWorld looks so different since the last time I was there. They have added a new coaster, Manta! Very fun and thrilling ride! The park was pretty empty today so the wait for most of the big rides was no longer than 20 minutes. I had a fantastic afternoon being a guest at the park today, and its nice to just be able to walk in whenever I want. Its been a busy day and I am now relaxing and watching the Celtics, (LETS GO B TOWN!) bed time soon but I do have a later wake up time tomorrow. Need to get my rest for the first day of department training. Goodnight friends!

I'm Here

The apartment is beautiful! The entire complex is huge, there are several buildings! I'm so used to dorm life that it was completely unexpected to have comfortable couches in our living room, and lamps! We have a washer, dryer, TV, dining room, microwave and all the kitchen supplies I need, (besides a blender!) The kitchen is my favorite part. Everything seems brand new, and I just stocked it with plenty of groceries. Hopefully I wont need to go back to the grocery store for much, I need to make this stuff last. We have a patio too, but no patio furniture...standing room only I guess. My next adventure will be over to the pool area and check out the amenities. I feel like such a big kid now with my own apartment, this is practice I suppose for real life after graduation.