So my new friend Arielle and I have decided that we are going to be roommates when we move into our new apartments in Orlando.

Arielle is 22 and a senior in college majoring in Anthropology. Not sure if she is graduating in December or not. I guess that's something I will have to ask her. She is from south Florida and is going to be a Conservation Education Presenter just like myself. Arielle loves to read just like myself, and also likes different teas. We can't wait to shop for different teas around Epcot together and try them out. Not to mention we are both huge Disney dorks (I thought I was the only one.)

We are already trying to coordinate our bedroom to figure out what we will be bringing so we don't double up on stuff, and trying to match our bedding and such so our room won't look so mismatched. I just knew we were going to be friends when I first started talking to her and now I'm so excited to get down to Florida and get to know my new friend (especially with the earthquakes we have been having here in Kansas, LOL!)

Arielle and I are also going to try and make Hilaire and Kerstin our suite mates on the other end of the apartment. Both Hilaire and Kerstin are great gals and I knew as soon as I started chatting with them that I would also become friends with both of them. Hilaire is going to be one of the Vet Hospital Interns with Animal Kingdom and believe it or not, she is from Kansas too! I can't wait to share all of our animal stories. I think she could teach me a lot as well. Not just with the new stuff she will be learning at Disney, but also with everything she has done in the past. Kerstin will also be a Conservation Education Presenter and I have a lot in common with Kerstin as well. She also loves animals. She's living in Texas right now and I know that she used to train show horses, not sure if she still does. Plus we like a lot of the same movies and video games, and we both have a crush on Kovu (love that lion!)

I am so excited to be making new friends and sharing new experiences. Cross your fingers for us so that we all get in the same apartment together!

So I am asking all of you to help us! We are hoping we think of everything to bring but I'm sure we will forget stuff. Can you think of anything we might overlook that we might need while we are there?? Thanks for your help!

Yesterday I received the email that gave me a link to a site which contained information on everything I would need to start my internship. It gave me all the paperwork I would need to feel out, how to reserve my housing, and a large chunk of information on The Disney Look. Some of the rules are strict but that's understandable. It takes a lot to make dreams come true everyday.

The first thing I did upon visiting the website was jump right to the housing section. Disney housing is limited and I wanted to reserve my spot. I did immediately! I will be in a 2 bedroom with 3 other girls. My check-in is 8:00 AM at the apartment complex. Then I have to be at casting at 10:00 AM on January 12th. Not only are the apartments really nice, but the have all of these really great amenities, and Disney holds some really fun social events for us while there. I can't wait! I really hope I get to request roommates because I have been getting to know some of the girls I will be working with and they seem like they would be great to live and hang out with!

The Disney Look involves both being on stage and off stage, so I must make sure I pick up some professional clothing for the occasions when I am off stage as well. Mom and I have been looking and I think we've seen some really cute stuff.

Since I won't have very many updates for a while I thought I'd take a card from my new friend Arielle and share the 30 Day Disney Challenge with you. So here goes...

Just wanted to give a shout out to my new friends I will be working with this January. I have gotten to know them over the last couple of days and can't wait to meet them in person.

I have chit chatted with Hilaire, Kerstin, Arielle, Casey, Jay and Kelly a lot over the last couple of days and they are some of the coolest people I've ever talked to. All of them are just as excited about their internship. They also share my love of Disney as well. We thought we were the only Disney dorks out there and now we have all found each other! Yay!

Talking with them has also helped me decide that I will be participating in Disney housing. Everyone I've talked to will be living there as well and I not only want to live with my new friends, but take advantage of all the fun activities that Disney offers when you live in their housing.

Hope everyone is having a magical day!

Hi Everybody! Hope you are all well.

Today I received my first piece of information after accepting my internship. I was invited to join a private website where other interns and Disney cast members can communicate with each other. This is specifically for those involved with the Animal Sciences and Environmental teams (formally known as the Animal Programs team). Just like Facebook but for Disney Animal Science employees.

This is great! Now I can get to know some of the interns before I actually head down to Florida. Maybe even find a roommate or two before arriving. It also allows me to talk to not just the interns but the cast members as well. If I do this right I could get to know some of my bosses and maybe find a mentor before I even get there.

The profile picture I used for the site was one of me with a Dolphin. Already heard back from some of the people on the site and they thought my picture was cool after sending out a welcome message to all and wishing them a happy belated Halloween.

Can't wait to hear about more information. I'll tell you more when I know!