I quite randomly volunteered at the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival. Riding a hot air balloon is on my bucket list. So I didn't get to ride a hot air balloon, but anyway, I got this really cool, big, orange volunteer shirt.
After standing for three hours in the scorching sunlight exchanging cash for admissions, I did not want to wait in line for the tethered balloon ride, which wound around the park. Instead, I got a really big corn-dog (seriously, it was humongous--like twice as long as a normal corn dog) and went camera crazy!
Look at all the people taking pictures.
Sitting on haystacks and watching the balloons inflate.
So many people were there!
The tethered balloon.
Filling up the balloon with hot air. See the fire?
Up, up! And Away!
The sun was in my eyes. It was the perfect day for hot air balloons!
As for working admissions, I hardly felt anxious at all. It's amazing how things that would have bothered me for days a few years ago didn't even phase me. For instance, a lady was holding up the line asking me if she could get in for about five times less than the normal admissions price. What was I, shy as I am, supposed to do? I had to keep telling her that she couldn't just come in practically for free. Meanwhile, everyone behind her is waiting. Then this angry guy in a truck behind her shouted out his window, "HEY! I WANT TO GET THROUGH!" Finally, after that, the lady drove off. The man scowled at me as he drove by. I didn't let this make me feel bad about myself. I just thought, "That guy is crazy." And I kept working. The other workers were not judgmental, but understood that some people were hard to get along with.
I didn't flip out! Score! I made a few mistakes through the whole thing, but I didn't end up feeling pained about it afterward. Everything I had to say to the people was fairly straightforward, so that made it easier.
I didn't flip out! Score! I made a few mistakes through the whole thing, but I didn't end up feeling pained about it afterward. Everything I had to say to the people was fairly straightforward, so that made it easier.
"Hi! Five dollars for adults, one dollar for children ten and under, one dollar for parking. Have fun!"
It's easier when you know exactly what you need to say beforehand.
This shy girl was successful at admitting people to see hot air balloons! Until next time, keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground.
This shy girl was successful at admitting people to see hot air balloons! Until next time, keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground.
Namaste
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