EDIT: I almost forgot... I wanted to type out this quote. "You're there to take everything further and push the envelope. That was Walt... I was told once, 'Never underestimate the power of someone who overestimates themselves.' When I stopped laughing, it hit me: If you're not aware that you're incapable of something, then it's more likely you'll make it happen!" Former WDI Imagineer, Eddie Sotto. 

I'm still nervously awaiting a response from Disney. It hasn't even been the minimum of 4 weeks they told me to expect a response in. 4-6 was the leeway they gave me. So I still have awhile before I get ridiculously nervous. I just keep thinking about my application and whether or not I gave it all I could, and whether or not I put too much information. Whether or not it sounds fake. Whether or not putting my job as a camp counselor this summer was a bad thing.


Anyways, I need to focus on the great things happening in life, like Drew and I's upcoming trip TO Disney World! We leave next Thursday and won't come back until the Tuesday after. We are both tremendously excited and will probably cry a lot. We're going to a Halloween party too... such a pivotal point in our relationship. Almost a birthday present for me, and a one-year anniversary present for both of us. 


I really hope I'll have something positive to update about pretty soon here. Still just rummaging through DisBoards looking for any sign of encouragement. I'm wondering why so many people have Pending applications that don't have a Restricted Rehire Status. One person in particular has the link to their Disney blog in their signature. They sound super-smart, are an RA at their school, and checked so many roles including QSFB ((the most populated CP role there is, and the one they give to ANYONE))... So she is obviously in love with Disney ((the blog)), good with people ((an RA)), and picked the most common role. I'm so confused as to why she would not be immediately accepted, and it unnerves me. 


I'm getting a bit impatient. 

Let's take a break in my retelling my College Program experience for a brief update on what's going on right now.


I have officially applied for Spring Advantage 2011. There is honestly no telling if I'll get accepted or not. I'm pretty sure I've said before that I left about 2 weeks early from my last program, giving me a Restricted Rehire Status with the company. This isn't as bad as a No Rehire Status, which is very rarely lifted. Pretty much, I had some extra paperwork to fill out. I had to list my recent jobs and then was given a space to explain why I think I should be rehired. I filled out the space and attached an additional, handwritten piece of notebook paper. 


My explanation for leaving was very valid, and my enthusiasm and love for the company were manifest as well. Drew said the only thing he can see them thinking is, "This is TOO good for someone to be telling the truth." It really does sound THAT cheesy... but if you've read my past entries on here, you know that's just how I am when it comes to Disney. 


So about a week after my phone interview, I got a letter in the mail saying I'm pending... which is at least a good sign in regards to the CP. Because that means, "Yes... once we find out if you're able to be rehired." I'm only pending while they wait to receive word on that front. Hopefully I'll get the acceptance email before I even get the letter saying it's lifted. Thinking positively here, but there's definitely a chance it's not going to be. It seems to be about 50/50, and it's so hard to sift through all the cases I find online and be able to tell what Disney looks for. Some people they take back that they probably shouldn't, because they left for stupid reasons or were fired. And some people they refuse that seem to meet all the Disney criteria. I've seen a lot where they are denied because they haven't held a steady job for 6 months. I'm working at the same place I worked at LAST summer, and have a 2nd job now, on top of that. Hopefully I'm golden there. 


Anyways... it's back to the waiting game. Except last time, I barely had to wait. Hopefully within the next 2-3 weeks, I'll hear something. I'm really nervous and would appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers.