Things are looking up!

About a month or so ago, I applied at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I had my first interview toward the end of January with a second interview on Weds, Feb 10th. I was told that I would hear back by the end of the week to find out what the deal was. Sadly, Friday rolls around and no calls. So I call up and I ask them what the status is. They told me that they have been jam packed, so unfortunately they didn't know when they were going to be doing the phone calls.

I brushed it off my shoulders, even though I was starting to get extremely nervous. More applicants? That means more competition! I'm not a crazy fan of competition! Do not want! But.. I put it aside, and just kept doing what I was doing with life and threw in a small prayer here and there.

Friday, February  19th.

Work day as usual with my anxiety levels just a tad higher than normal since it had been over a week with no word from Universal. Brenda, the instructor I assist, told me not to worry, that with a huge company like that that there must be alot of paper work to go through and workers to verify. I agreed and continued to work while trying not to think about it.

10:15am One of the clients that uses a wheelchair asks to go to the bathroom. In the middle of helping her onto the toilet (thank goodness she can stand on her own.. just have to hold her belt) my phone rings. Unknown Number. My heart literally jumps to my throat. I answer the phone, and it's a woman from Universal. I ask her if she could hold on a small moment while I quickly take care of a client. So I get the girl on the toilet and run off. 

"Hi, this is So and So from Universal Studios, how are you?" 

"I'm okay, what's up?"

"Hi, So I'm calling to say that we thought you were a great candidate (*insert mini happy dance here*) but sadly all our full time positions are now full."

*Insert heart breaking into a million pieces here* "Oh.. is there any other full time spots available anywhere else in the park? Cause I really really wanna work for you guys."

"Let me check *few seconds later* No, only part time and seasonal."

"Oh.."

"If you want, I can put you on a list in case someone doesn't show up at orientation."

"Yes! Please.."

A few minutes later we hang up, my heart crushed. This was my dream job.. and there was a large possibility at this point that the dream was gone. Surprisingly enough though, I didn't really take it as hard as I thought I would of. The fact that they told me I was a great candidate helped and there were no flash backs to Carnival Cruise Lines (bastards) telling me I wasn't qualified when in fact I was (bastards). So, with a very very small amount of hope in my heart, I dried my tears and went back to work and told myself that whatever happens, happens.

Monday, Feb 22nd: 

I told my co-worker Terri, whose in the workshop two days a week (and will be taking my spot when I leave) what happened and told her about how only the seasonal and part time was available, neither of which I could do. Terri then told me that sometimes Seasonal comes with full time hours and to call and find out. So I agreed. For some reason, I didn't really feel like making the call that day.. I was still a bit bummed, even though deep down I knew this wasn't over.

Tuesday Feb 23rd, Today:

Decided to wear my Gryffindor t-shirt today. Went into work, and told Brenda about what Terri said and asked if I could make a phone call during break. Break rolls around, I call Universal with a slightly renewed ray of hope. I spoke with a lovely woman who explained how Universal's seasons go, and by the end of the conversation, realized that seasonal was much to unpredictable for my liking. I told the woman my situation and she told me she knew exactly how I felt, for she was in a similar position a few years back. She told me not worry about it and feel free to call in every once and a while to see what was available and that since it sounded like they really did like me, my chances of getting in were pretty good. So I thanked her and hung up.

I was basically given permission to pester.

I told Brenda what the deal was. I was disappointed, but knew this wasn't over. It couldn't be.

3:15pm.

All the clients went home for the day and I am now in the process of getting ready to clean the floor of the bathroom. I felt my phone vibrate. I look down, my heart pounding. I have my phone set to go off only if it's a phone call. I take it out of my pocket, Unknown Number. Heart pounds. I answer, 

"Hello, this is Erica."

"Hi Erica! This is Mark from Universal Studios!"

"Hi!"

"So I understand we called you on Friday.."
"Yeah, you guys told me all the full time slots were full.."
"Well, I'm calling to let you know that someone didn't make it to orientation and it was a full time position, and I was wondering if you would like that spot?"
"Yes!" *insert me jumping around like a crazy person "Just to let you  know, you just made me jump around like crazy. Thank you!"

Mark laughs and we begin talking about what ride I might be needed on (Dueling Dragons!) and when I could come in to work on the paper work. I do a little more jumping while talking to him and he laughs and says, "You're jumping right now aren't you?"

"Ha.. Yes..."

We discuss a few more things and we hang up. I then begin to bounce around the workshop squealing in joy as my co-workers either laugh at me or with me (haa.. both knowing a few ;))

So! Friday, at 345 I go in to work on paper work and hopefully then I'll find out when exactly I start and what I'll be doing.

Seriously, God really was looking out for me. I knew, I just knew that in the end, something will work out. Things happen for a reason, I'm a huge huge huge believer in that silly little cliche, but it's true.

I am so incredibly happy right now :)