It's been a while....

Well hi everyone! I apologize for it being so long since I last updated the blog! First, let me fill you in on whats been going on at work...

Last Sunday I worked all day and Loriel (one of my bosses who has been out on maternity leave) is back to work part time. She was able to come around with me all day and watch me with my whistle. She decided to practice some public programs, so I was able to start learning how to do "meet programs" and "paint programs." I am also starting to learn how to "slap." This means during a swim, I stand at another dock and when people get to do their dorsal tows, the dolphin brings the guest from their dock, over to me. I reward the dolphin and set the people back up to go back to their own dock. This is something that is always needed but always hard to find trainers for because we have been so busy. It is so nice to be able to finally help out now.

Today was by far my busiest day yet! I did a meet program with 18 guests!! Normally there are only 6 or 7, but it has been so busy, they needed to sell more. Not only did I have that many people, I had 3 dolphins! Pandora, Luna, and Calusa were all great though and really helped me out! It was still pretty chaotic. My biggest thing I am struggling with right now is 1. feeling rushed, and 2. organization on the dock. I always feel like I'm bouncing back and forth not knowing where to have guest stand, where to have the photographer stand, and where I should stand. I have been checked off on using my whistle now, and Linda and Loriel will still observe me while I start doing more programs. My narrations are also going well. I have been doing enrichment narrations, baby training, and playtime! I'm hoping I will be checked off to do those on my own soon as well. I could not be happier with where I am now and what I am doing. I feel like I am finally getting into a steady routine, and really being able to step up when I need to at work.

Work at the hotel is going well too. It is crazy down here right now!! All these people on spring break! All 3 hotels have been sold out for the past 2 weeks! I had the funniest thing happen to me today at the hotel. This guy who I gave directions to earlier came in and was thanking me for helping him get here. I told him it was no problem at all and I hoped he enjoyed his visit. I thought that was all and he left and went back to his room. About 15 min. later, he comes walking in with a bottle of wine!! He told me it was his gift to me for being so nice! hahahaha....I told him thank you and took it even though I never drink wine! It still makes for a great story!

I had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day with everyone from DRC. We all went out to Cabana Breezes and had a great night! Here are the wonderful girls I went with: on the back row there is Sam P., Sam E, Jen, and then me, and then infront there is Kara and Sarah. These girls are great and so much fun!

Everything else has been going great for me. Working by the salt water all day has been difficult for my hair to accept, but I think it is finally giving in. I bought this new hair gel with avocado oil in and it has been working great!

I have also been trying to eat better...so here is a picture of my dinner the other night....A pound of asparagus, a box of mac and cheese, and a glass of milk...haha ok, so its only semi-healthy, but it still is better than none at all. I also have been taking my vitamins and eating a nutri-grain bar each morning for breakfast (Thanks so Kara, Amy, and Paige who love those things, and showed me I do too)

I am doing really well with my money and being able to survive on my own....Tyler and I have decided to stay in the efficiency that I am in now once we get married. We will just take out the twin bed and futon and do some rearranging and add a full size bed. This way we know we will be able to afford the rent, Jeff is so nice and so helpful, and he will allow us to bring Trigger down!!! I think it will all work out just fine and I am so excited about it!

Speaking of my wonderful fiance, he is coming to visit again!! He booked his plane ticket last week and will be here from May 2 until May 11! A nice long visit! Only 41 more days! haha...people ask me if I have a countdown until the wedding and the answer is no....I have a countdown until the next time I see him :)

Bear update: Bear is doing just great! I've been leaving the music channel on for him when I leave to go to work and I think he likes it. He seems calmer when I come home. That or hes just getting lazy. He has been extra snuggley lately too...he curls up with me when I go to bed or take a nap. I know I shouldn't be sharing this, but he loves to jump into your lap while you are on the toilet. He'll sit on your knees and let you hug all over him, but as soon as you go to flush, he bolts! haha...Here he is all curled up in my arms :)

I promise to post again sooner next time! I love you all and miss NC! Have fun watching the basketball games too!