Faith, trust, and... oh geez, please no more pixie dust.

Something about this place has made me sarcastic. I think it's overexposure to sparkles. Actually... I'm sure it's overexposure to sparkles. Any of the glitter, color, ostentatiousness, joviality, and otherwise stated pomp that would, or could, be included in my normal day to day is extremely augmented and then concentrated into my work environment. Don't get me wrong, I love happiness. I would not be working for Disney if I did not love happiness, and, of course, the happiness that comes with entertaining people. But, this being my blog, I must use a metaphor. If you get sick of metaphors easily, hold your breath and speed-read, it will end at some point.
In the summer, my family makes a ton of lemonade. We use country something or other powder to make this lemonade. For me, making lemonade is difficult. My thought process is usually as follows:
"Wow. It's hot outside. I want lemonade. Dang it! There isn't any made in the fridge... Ok, here we go again. What? Fluid oz.? But... there aren't pounds of water... there are liters... how many is 16 oz then? How many are in a liter? This pitcher could maybe be a liter or two I suppose. WHAT. There aren't even any markings on this pitcher! Should I call mom? Heck, I bet Greg could even figure this out... Gah I don't want to look stupid, I have to just try a couple times. WOAH HO that is way too sweet. Yep and that tastes like water now..."
My point is, balance. There is too much sugar in my pitcher.
An effect of this overly-sweetened life is trying to make some balance. Gossip in the break-room and complaining about shifts used to not be a problem for me, but it's been introducing itself lately. So I gave it up for lent. No more complaining or gossiping. I've given up gossiping before, and it was really tough. Surprise! It's tough again. I didn't realize how tempting it really is until I gave it up. It's an easy way in to conversation, an even easier conversation starter, and it takes all potentially criticizing eyes away from you and onto another person. To be completely honest, the more I keep myself from doing it, the more I realize the poisoning effects it has. It is definitely making it less difficult.
As far as complaining goes, Japan knocked that out of me pretty effectively.

"Why don't they give us real food instead of desserts" loses in a my horse is bigger than your horse contest with "I don't have a home or food anymore" any day of the week. I also think that not complaining can only be made easier with gratitude. I'm really excited to see what the effects of this Lent are for me. Anyways, finally got some pictures worth sharing for you all :)

Here is a character that I have become quite close to ;)

And here he is again with some of his friends!