7.21.2005
Why am I up so early, you may ask?
Why AM I up so darn early? Because I am a Disney Geek. Ben and I will be at Disney World in 87 days. They have these "specialty cruises" around the "lake" at EPCOT that you can take during the big fireworks show each night. Problem 1: There are only 2 boats. They hold 10 each. Problem 2: You have to call exactly 90 days from the day you want the reservation to try and get it. I started dialing at 5:57am this morning. "Our offices are closed" "Our offices are closed" "Our offices are closed" Bingo! "Thank you for calling Walt Disney World recreational reservations..." So I thought HOT DOG! I'm in this time! (obviously not the first time I've tried this craziness) AND? nope. The two boats were already reserved. Now, you know what a skeptic I am. I asked the kind "cast member" if those were indeed booked this morning, just 2 seconds before I got through? She said yes, there is no other way to reserve them other than calling into their reservations exactly 90 days from the day you want the cruise. This is the 4th time I've been told this by a "cast member". So I said, well, what's it look like for the Oct 21st time frame? Caught her off guard... "Oh, let me look". Luckily she caught herself and said they were not booked yet because of the 90 day thing. So, I still don't believe it, but what the hey. There are places on the net where people post that they have the cruise and have room for additional peeps. We'll see.
My work has been very busy again. I mean, we are always busy, but at this point Elisa and I are swamped. Almost to the point of being overwhelmed. I know from past experience it will all work out, but sheesh. Of course, I'm glad to be busy. It's just that it's feast or famine. No in-between. I think that since it really has been this busy for a couple of years, I'm hoping to catch a break. But then when it does slow down I get all worried that I'll never be busy again. Working in sales is so much fun. NOT.
In other notes: Check out this picture! Lucy, Sierra, Christine, Nicole, and Kristin have been participating in a puppy class for a few weeks now. Nicole claims Sierra is a genius and is learning well. Kristin says Spaz, I mean Lucy, is also catching on. Run on over to Special K's web site (2005 photo page) for more on the mutts.
Yesterday I was accused of being on speed, as I was extremely wordy in our group emails during the day. At one point Nicole, who always gives one word answers anyway, just typed "I'm tired" in response to one of my emails. Well, guess what ladies? I will probably be that way again today! I guess it's getting up this early and drinking a pot of coffee? It could also have been the subject matter. We were discussing the upcoming Nooner/Devil's Day show at the lake, and, uh I guess you could call it "reminiscing" about last year's outing.... 'nuff said on that. Ahem.
My work has been very busy again. I mean, we are always busy, but at this point Elisa and I are swamped. Almost to the point of being overwhelmed. I know from past experience it will all work out, but sheesh. Of course, I'm glad to be busy. It's just that it's feast or famine. No in-between. I think that since it really has been this busy for a couple of years, I'm hoping to catch a break. But then when it does slow down I get all worried that I'll never be busy again. Working in sales is so much fun. NOT.
# posted by Lisa @ 6:23 AM 
