Disney Update!

I mean... What?! Holy friggin crap you guys. And this app is counting down to my Disney check-in. In reality I leave in 44 days. Argh.
I'm not even sure what to say. Everytime I think about it, I feel like peeing. Just a little.

Things are coming together so quickly. I have my visa, I have paid my program fee, I have most my documents organised. I am still putting off paying for medical insurance, I'm holding on to the illusion of having that extra grand in my bank account. A little closer to the time we will get our housing information. Those that are requesting roommates can organise them, and those that are leaving it up to the universe (i.e me) can sit back and relax!

Now 44 days may still seem like quite a long time. So let me put it this way for you.

5 Weeks.

5 Weeks....

I have 4 more weeks at work, then one week of packing and farewells, and that is it. THAT'S IT! 

Then I will be jet-setting off across the world, probably bawling my eyes out, and feeling like throwing up. But also a bundle of excitement. Because that's how I do.

Brand New Blog Design!

If you guys have joined the masses migrating to Bloglovin' for all your blog-reading you will already be able to see Sinead in the Disney Sun has had a facelift! 

(Possibly my favourite thing about Bloglovin, being able to see everyones designs)

If you are still using Google Reader then head on over and have a look... I will wait.

You good? What do you think?

I wanted something a bit cleaner, slightly less pink, and slightly more Disney. And I love it! Every time I look at the Disney castle I get butterflies! Also check out where the colours came from...

MORE DISNEY!

Let me know if you want me to sass up your blog as well! I would love to work with you!

Disney Challenge Part One...

Things have been a little quiet on the Disney planning front, I just sent away my application for my Police Background Check, so when that come I will have another update. In the meantime I wanted to share with you my Disney Challenge. Generally you do one per day, but I got overexcited and did them all... As there are 30 topics, I spit them in half :) So here we are...  All my Disney favs! Leave a comment and let me know yours!

Day #1: Your Favourite Character

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Day #2: Your Favourite Princess

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Day #3: Your Favourite Heroine

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Day #4: Your Favourite Prince

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Day #5: Your Favourite Hero

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Day #6: Your Favourite Animal

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Day #7: Your Favourite Sidekick

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Day #8: Your Favourite Villain

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Day #9: Your Favourite Original Character

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Day #10: Your Favourite Song

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Day #11: Your Favourite Love Song

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Day #12: Your Favourite Villain Song

Day #13: Your Least Favourite Song

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Day #14: Your Favourite Kiss

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Day #15: The First Movie You Saw

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Bon Voyage and All That Jazz x

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Today is a very exciting but also quite sad day for me. 

My friend and old flatmate Abbie is finally off to start her year long adventure. 

You all know about my Disney plans because I squeal and go on about it so often (I'm excited, so sue me!) but Abbie is heading off first to do the same thing!

Today she will spend over 12 hours on a plane heading from New Zealand's fabulous summer, to the middle of winter in America (although I'm not sure Florida knows this) and will be finding her place at the Happiest Place on Earth! There are 212 days (according to my gadget) until I am jetting off to join her, and I am sad for me, but beyond excited for her!!

We had a leaving party for her on Friday night and it was a great chance to catch up and squeal over the trip before she leaves. There were Disney cupcakes, Chinese lanterns, fireworks and a bunch of pink drinks, making it a perfect night for a Disney send-off!

We will miss you Abbie!! You are obviously going to have the BEST TIME EVER! Experience and enjoy, and I will see you in 212 days missy! xx

How Do I Have so Much Crap?

I am kind of stuck on what to write about today...

I feel like all I have talked about lately is my excitement for Disney, my exasperation over university, and my shiny new design business. These things have been all consuming lately, so once in a while its nice to take a break and do other things. So lately...

• I have started playing guitar regularly again. For a while I was too busy, or too lazy to put much effort into playing, but have recently picked it up again. And I am loving it! Its such a nice way to sit down and waste an hour or so, although my poor fingers are paying for their time away from those steel strings.

• I move out of my flat in around two weeks and I keep forgetting. It doesn't really feel like the school year is over (FOREVER this time!) And I have only just started realising I need to get ready to move. I decided to get a jump start on the packing process today because I looked around my room and could not believe how much I had packed into such a tiny space! Seriously, you wouldn't believe what kind of stuff I lugged between cities, just because I didn't want to throw it away. I think I am a borderline hoarder. Today I managed to throw away three bags of paper rubbish and one bag of other useless crap, and I have barely scratched the surface. This is going to be a huge mission...

• I have got back into photography, and have been regularly borrowing a DSLR from uni so I can practise. I definitely need to get one of my own. When I'm not saving up to go half way round the world for a year...

So there you have it, my "inbetween" time is spent doing these things! Sorry i'm not sorry if you are getting sick of me blabbing about Disney, or design stuff, or uni... But this is basically my life at the moment, and I write about me! In the next few months this blog will be going through a few Disney related changes (including a new design, which I obviously LOVE) so I hope you stick with me on my new adventures...
xx

Oh, How Pinteresting...

I haven't linked up with Michelle for Oh, How Pinteresting for a long time, but I thought now would be the perfect time! I have been pinning one particular theme since getting my exciting news...

I still can't believe I got into the Disney Internship Program!! I'm sure you guys are getting sick of hearing about it, but I got my "next steps" email so things are getting real! First step is renewing my passport!

So without further ado, enjoy my Disney pins that are getting me all excited for my adventures next year!

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And how cool is this? I am definitely going to have to create a few Disney looks while I'm there!

Source: disneybound.tumblr.com via Leilani on Pinterest

Source: disneybound.tumblr.com via Leilani on Pinterest

Only a few assignments left until I am officially done with University!! I can't believe how quickly it has gone! I'm almost a graduate! Until next time loves, enjoy your weeks :)

xx

Oh Lordy...

I am exhausted.

See over there on my sidebar it says I'm a Theatre Kid? That doesn't just mean I enjoy theatre, I study it.

And today I spent ALL day packing in for my final performance. ALL DAY on a Sunday no less!

So now I plan on sleeping for eternity. Or at least until tomorrow when I have to go back for the tech rehearsal.

Man I wish I could be this cat!

It seems somewhat unfair that there is only one week left of uni, and I still have six assignments to complete...

On the bright side I have been working on three lovely ladies blog designs, and I think I am narrowing down on pricing so I will be available to do more very soon! If you are interested, check out my design page and let me know :) I would love to work with you!

I have also been obsessively reading Disney ICP Blogs and getting overexcited when I don't really have time to. I am already counting down!! (296 days to go!)

This is going to be short and sweet kids. I need to sleep. Or drink coffee. Probably coffee as I have more work to do.

If you never hear from me again, its probably because I have spontaneously combusted. Just know I love you all!!

(dramatic much?)
xx

SineadElle Designs... Help?!

Hey Guys!

So I have been working with a few of the people who took advantage of my Free Blog Design deal, in order for me to build up my portfolio. And I am loving it! I love being able to get to know other bloggers and design them gorgeous blogs!

I just finished working with Kate from Classy Living on her blog design, which was so great as we have been bloggy friends since we both began blogging! We created a cute, pastel  and pretty design which I am super happy with!

Once I have finished working with the eight or so girls who contacted me, I am going to begin to charge for my design services. Mainly because all the money I make will go into my Disney fund, helping to me to get to Florida for my Disney ICP in August 2013.

But I don't want to charge you all ridiculous amounts of money like some designers out there. I want to have cheap prices so even up and coming bloggers, or those of us who are strapped for cash can have a blog design that suits them and their needs.

So that's where you guys come in. I want to know what you think are reasonable prices for me to charge for custom designs? What would you be willing to pay? Please let me know, as I am umming and ahhing about it, and I really have no idea at this stage.

I have created an official blog for SineadElle Designs so go over and take a look, and tell me what you think! I could really use your help :)

xx

Oo-De-Lally, Oo-De-Lally Golly What a Day!

Hello hello hello!!

I have had a rush of new readers recently so I thought I would do a little "Hi I'm Sinead" post just to say hi and update everyone :)

So I'm Sinead...

I live in sunny lil' New Zealand, 

I am a huge film buff, a TV addict, a bit of a geek, I love to read and drink coffee, I am a budding blog designer currently working for free to build up my design portfolio. I love to dabble in guitar playing, singing, acting, and photography. I get excited about the smallest things and I love making friends.

I'm currently stressing and pushing through the last three weeks of my University degree, majoring in Screen & Media. After that I am done with school! I cannot wait! Up until a few months ago I had no idea what to do with myself after I finished school.

Then I made a huge decision. I interviewed for a position in the Disney International College Program. I was terrified and so excited. I then had to wait the longest two weeks of my life for an email letting me know my fate...

A week ago I got said email. And I GOT IN!! I am officially a Disney Cast Member for August 2013, and will be living and working at Walt Disney World for an entire year. Having never been to the States you could say I'm a little nervous...

So now I am desperately seeking a job, procrastinating my nine remaining assignments (with only two weeks to do them!!) and geeking out about Disney every chance I get! I love this little bloggy community we live in and I love hearing from my readers, and getting to know them!

So I hope you all stick around and say hi, I'm off to write an essay about 'creative labour', even though I have no idea what it is! Wish me luck!

xx

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes...

You guys.














HOLY FREAKING AMAZEBALLS















I                    don't                             even...

This was me this morning when I opened my emails...

I saw this...

Followed by...

Then I don't even know! I didn't even finish reading the email. I was running around the house in my pyjamas screaming at my flatmates and jumping around like a complete loon. This is the craziest thing ever!! I was expecting rejection. 

But no. Me and my best friend Rachel (WE BOTH GOT IN!!! How cool is that!!!) will be spending an entire year working at Walt Disney World in Florida, America. I have never even been to America so my mind is totally blown.

This is going to be short and sweet kids. I am so excited I can't sit still. I am celebrating with my friends by watching Disney movies and eating pizza.

More on this tomorrow when I can wrap my head around it all. It's like a dream...

xx

A Turning Point in Life

Last night I may have had one of the biggest moments of my life so far.

Last night I drove with two friends, two hours up to Auckland, to interview for a position I have been excited about for months now.

Last night I interviewed for a position that will take me out of my country, away from my family, and on the biggest adventure of my life so far.

Last night I interviewed for an intern-ship at DisneyWorld, Florida.


And now I am freaking out. And will be for the next two weeks until I hear from them.
If I get in, I will be working at DisneyWorld for an entire year. Living in America, in Disney housing, meeting people from all around the world, and experiencing things I have never experienced before.
And I'm terrified. I'm scared to open my email and find out I didn't get in, which is extremely possible, as they don't take many applicants. But I am also scared to open my email and find out I did get in, I'm terrified about what that means, the huge steps I will have to take, the amount of money I will have to somehow save, and currently the role that I will be offered.


When I filled out my application forms I got to choose the roles I was most interested in. I chose Character Attendant, Merchandise, and Operations. However, during my interview, the Disney representative (who was beyond lovely) informed me those roles had already been filled. So she told me which I could end up doing if I get in. These included Life Guard, Character Performer, and Food Services. At the time I told her I could do any and all of them. I was so keen to prove myself and come across enthusiastic and helpful. But now I have had time to think it through, I really don't want to do life guarding. I'm scared at the thought of it, it has never been something I wanted to do, and I don't know if I would want to do it for an entire year. She measured me for Character Performer, in case they offer me that position, and I got told I was Pluto height. So you never know, if you visit DisneyWorld after August next year, this may be me...


So I'm excited but apprehensive for two weeks to end. Your good luck wishes and prayers are very welcome. Because I need to put these thoughts out of my mind, as I have a ton of work to do for my classes. I cannot believe how busy I am currently. Only 5 more weeks until I am freeeeee!

xx

Wanderlust...

I have been hit with an extreme case of wanderlust recently...

I have been so busy with Uni projects, super stressed out, and exhausted in general.

I am really looking forward to this yea being over, finally graduating, and starting my life!

Which is why I am currently in wanderlust with Florida.

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I mentioned earlier in the year that my friends and I are applying for a International Intern-ship at Disneyworld, Florida. My friend and former flatmate Abbie got into the January program, and Rachel and I are applying for the August program. Our interviews are in September and I'm freaking out!

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I have never been to Disneyland, never even been to the USA so I am so excited about the chance to live over there for a year! I really want to get in, as I don't know what I want to do with my life yet, so this would be the perfect filler until I know for sure. Plus, Disney, how cool would that be!

Florida looks so pretty, and despite the heat and humidity issues me and my hair would have, I am crossing my fingers and praying that I get accepted! In the meantime I am dreaming of Florida beaches...

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And of course this place... Hello? Life Complete!

Source: goo.gl via Andera on Pinterest

Wish me luck for September! 

And meanwhile I will be wading through piles of work, dreaming of escaping to Florida!

xx