I'm thankful for...MICKEY!!! My Thanksgiving '08 TR!: TR Update, Last Day!

[MeMom]

Hey Julie - all caught up here! Congrats on your quest for fitness - how are you doing? I need to start one also - just getting back from Disney and eating soooo much. In fact, I just ate my rice krispie chocolate dipped mickey head that I brought home yesterday. :laughing:

Woo Hoo on the change bucket too!

You mean one of these?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/Day%20Five/IMG_2225.jpg


Yum!


Congratulations on getting your Magical Express tags, Julie! Just a few more weeks!!!

[mkluvsmickey]

You mean one of these?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/Day%20Five/IMG_2225.jpg


Yum!


Wow! Mine wasn't quite that big, but yes! :laughing:

[Lesprivate]

I think it says AK because the pop is in the Animal Kingdom area, when we stayed at Wilderness our tags had MK.

[JaxJags08]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/Day%20Five/IMG_2225.jpg


That is the biggest rice krispy treat I've ever seen! :eek:

Yay for your luggage tags, Julie! It's getting REALLY close now!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hurray for ME tags!!! Now you don't have to worry and wonder anymore when they will arrive! :banana:

Yay!!!! :banana:

I wasn't even expecting anything yesterday and DH walked in and said "you got something from "miracle express." Miracle, magical, Whatever! Hand it over!!! I was so excited.

Yay for ME tags!!! I've never been able to figure out why they say AK either. I forget what it said when I stayed at CBR last year. But Pop century has always said AK. :confused3

It's a mystery...

You mean one of these?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202008/Day%20Five/IMG_2225.jpg


Yum!


Congratulations on getting your Magical Express tags, Julie! Just a few more weeks!!!

OMGoodness!!! That is huge! And it looks DEEEELICIOUS!!! I want one!

We're getting closer, MeMom!!!

Wow! Mine wasn't quite that big, but yes! :laughing:

That one would make the Disney magic last a LOOOONNNNGGGG time! :rotfl:

I think it says AK because the pop is in the Animal Kingdom area, when we stayed at Wilderness our tags had MK.

You're so smart!!!! Thank you for shedding some light on that situation!

I thought for sure they got things confused because we stayed at AKL last time.

Thanks for clearing that up! :thumbsup2

That is the biggest rice krispy treat I've ever seen! :eek:

Yay for your luggage tags, Julie! It's getting REALLY close now!

I am SO excited!!! 37 days left!

[SwansLoveDisney]

How do my dogs know which shoes are my Disney shoes?

The ONLY shoes my dogs have chewed up over the past year have been shoes bought specifically for Disney World. After my trip last year, my lab chewed up the crocs I wore EVERY day of the trip. Then I bought new crocs. Tie dyed Mary Jane crocs to be exact. Those were chewed up last week by the other dog. Two pairs of my Teva Mush flip flops have also been chewed up. Crocs and Teva Mush flip flops are the ONLY shoes I plan to wear at Disney World. Now I have none of the above!

I don't know what to do about this! I have already spent kind of a lot of money replacing dog-chewed shoes. I don't know if I can justify another purchase. Well, I know I can, but DH won't be too happy with me. I guess I should just choose one or the other, but which do I choose? :confused3

[Charleston Princess]

Grrrr, about the dogs chewing up the shoes -- we have to make sure that we hide our shoes or they are toast! Our dogs also like action figures, leaves, and carpet. :headache:

You can walk around theme parks with flip flops! :eek: My feet would just die!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Grrrr, about the dogs chewing up the shoes -- we have to make sure that we hide our shoes or they are toast! Our dogs also like action figures, leaves, and carpet. :headache:

You can walk around theme parks with flip flops! :eek: My feet would just die!

We normally hide our shoes too. I don't know what I was thinking?! :confused3

Your dogs like carpet? oh no! They have expensive taste. With our dogs, it's shoes and pens.

Those are the only flip flops I can wear for that long. But the crocs are definitely better for all day long. So I guess I should go with the crocs.

[TarzansKat]

Oh, geez! I'm sorry to hear about the untimely dispatching of your shoes! I had a puppy once (well, we still have her, but she's at my Nana's) and she loved to shred kleenex. And toilet paper.

You get the idea.

If we even left for a second and the bathroom door was open, we'd find a white paper trail all over. It was kind of cute, but annoying to clean up. :lmao:

Congrats on the ME tags! It's getting so CLOSE!!! :goodvibes

[mkluvsmickey]

Congrats on the ME tags! :cool1:

I think your dogs are trying to tell you they don't want you going to WDW! :laughing:

I have two pairs of the croc flip-flops and that is all I wear to the parks. Unless it is too cold.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh, geez! I'm sorry to hear about the untimely dispatching of your shoes! I had a puppy once (well, we still have her, but she's at my Nana's) and she loved to shred kleenex. And toilet paper.

You get the idea.

If we even left for a second and the bathroom door was open, we'd find a white paper trail all over. It was kind of cute, but annoying to clean up. :lmao:

Congrats on the ME tags! It's getting so CLOSE!!! :goodvibes

Kinda like this guy?
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/2ca403d5.jpg

(he had an excuse though...he had just gotten neutered. Hence the big inflatable collar around his neck. I guess he had to chew on something if he couldn't get to his parts!)

Thanks! I am getting more and more excited with each day that passes!

Congrats on the ME tags! :cool1:

I think your dogs are trying to tell you they don't want you going to WDW! :laughing:

I have two pairs of the croc flip-flops and that is all I wear to the parks. Unless it is too cold.

Thanks!

I think you're right about the dogs!

I saw those crocs flip flops at Nordstrom rack for a great price. Should've bought them! Maybe I'll check back again.

[JaxJags08]

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/2ca403d5.jpg


He's so cute! One of my cats does the same thing to toilet paper and paper towels when she's angry. My other cat just likes to eat tp and usually only pulls off a square at a time. :confused3

Sorry to hear about your shoes. I think you should get both, though. It sounds like you definitely use them, so you'll probably get your money's worth. Look at this pretty pair!
http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p4068485p275w.jpg

[MAGICFOR2]

I think it says AK because the pop is in the Animal Kingdom area, when we stayed at Wilderness our tags had MK.

Yes, I think it is for the bus system you'll be on. I noticed when we left AKL on ME we went to POP before the airport.

How do my dogs know which shoes are my Disney shoes?

I guess I should just choose one or the other, but which do I choose? :confused3

New shoes, or new dog? :rotfl2: Okay, sorry - not funny. I'm sorry about your shoes. Have you ever tried that green apple spray? You spray everything that isn't his, and then when he tastes it - YUK! He learns to leave things alone. At least that's what worked for our dog.

YAH for 37 days!!! :yay:

[wdwgirl03]

Yay for getting your ME tags! And yes, the AK is on the tags because that is the resort area. :)

[Roxychica7]

Last week, I went to the Disney Store to get some Disney Dollars for my SIL for her birthday (which is next week). She and my bro are going on the Disney trip with us.

Well, that got me thinking about our change bucket...

I have decided that the change in the change bucket will be converted to Disney Dollars the week before the trip. So far, there is a total of about 80 dollars in that bucket. I think I'm going to add some dollars to the bucket now as we get closer to the trip. The more Disney Dollars, the better!!!

That's what we always do. I do a little ebaying on the side and everything we make goes into our Disney fund. It adds up so quickly! Subscribing! Looks like we'll just miss you down there.

[SwansLoveDisney]

He's so cute! One of my cats does the same thing to toilet paper and paper towels when she's angry. My other cat just likes to eat tp and usually only pulls off a square at a time. :confused3

Sorry to hear about your shoes. I think you should get both, though. It sounds like you definitely use them, so you'll probably get your money's worth. Look at this pretty pair!
http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p4068485p275w.jpg

It's funny that one of your cats just pulls off one square at a time! She has good self control!

I have visited those exact flip flops several times online!

You're a bad influence!

Yes, I think it is for the bus system you'll be on. I noticed when we left AKL on ME we went to POP before the airport.



New shoes, or new dog? :rotfl2: Okay, sorry - not funny. I'm sorry about your shoes. Have you ever tried that green apple spray? You spray everything that isn't his, and then when he tastes it - YUK! He learns to leave things alone. At least that's what worked for our dog.

YAH for 37 days!!! :yay:

The whole tag thing makes sense now! Thanks!

We did try that green apple spray, but my dogs liked it!!! They licked it off the stuff we sprayed it on! :confused3

Yay for getting your ME tags! And yes, the AK is on the tags because that is the resort area. :)

:banana:

I am happy that we are in the AK resort area! I LOVE AKL!!!! We're not staying there this time because my parents and brother and SIL didn't want to fork over the money for it, but I will miss it!

That's what we always do. I do a little ebaying on the side and everything we make goes into our Disney fund. It adds up so quickly! Subscribing! Looks like we'll just miss you down there.

Welcome!!! Thanks for subbing!

I am excited to have a little Disney fund! It will make me feel less guilty about the money I spend down there!

Hmmmm...what can I sell on ebay? DH's John Madden video game so I don't have to listen to him shout at the TV? :rotfl:

[Charleston Princess]

Hmmmm...what can I sell on ebay? DH's John Madden video game so I don't have to listen to him shout at the TV? :rotfl:

Yours does that, too? It's sad when I have to tell the 37 year-old, "It's just a game, and if you are going to yell at it, then it is time to take a break." :rotfl:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yours does that, too? It's sad when I have to tell the 37 year-old, "It's just a game, and if you are going to yell at it, then it is time to take a break." :rotfl:

EXACTLY!!!!

[xoktenox]

Hmmmm...what can I sell on ebay? DH's John Madden video game so I don't have to listen to him shout at the TV? :rotfl:

Hahaha so they dont grow out of that one huh? My BF is gonna be 24 next month and will sit and play Madden or Grand Theft Auto for hours upon hours if I don't speak up. We've actually gotten into real arguments over him getting off the game and coming to bed! :lmao:

[Charleston Princess]

Hahaha so they dont grow out of that one huh? My BF is gonna be 24 next month and will sit and play Madden or Grand Theft Auto for hours upon hours if I don't speak up. We've actually gotten into real arguments over him getting off the game and coming to bed! :lmao:

Maybe some do, but Charles has yet to outgrow his little boy gaming -- he loves video games.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hahaha so they dont grow out of that one huh? My BF is gonna be 24 next month and will sit and play Madden or Grand Theft Auto for hours upon hours if I don't speak up. We've actually gotten into real arguments over him getting off the game and coming to bed! :lmao:

Maybe some do, but Charles has yet to outgrow his little boy gaming -- he loves video games.

I had a strict ban on video games in our house. Until the Wii Fit came out. Then I crumbled. I really wanted the Wii Fit, so we bought the whole system.

Well, it turned out that DH really wanted to try playing Madden. Soooo...I bought it for him for our anniversary and I CREATED A MONSTER!!!!!!!!!

[xoktenox]

I had a strict ban on video games in our house. Until the Wii Fit came out. Then I crumbled. I really wanted the Wii Fit, so we bought the whole system.

Well, it turned out that DH really wanted to try playing Madden. Soooo...I bought it for him for our anniversary and I CREATED A MONSTER!!!!!!!!!

Ahhh I know the feeling, I bought BF Call of Duty 4 for his last bday...let me tell you hes crazy if he thinks he's ever getting a video game from me again. And you cant just play Call of Duty or Halo or Madden by yourself quietly...you have to play online and SCREAM into the headset at the other players and curse and make fun of them and blast the tv so loud that the neighbors can hear it. Thats why I put the time limits on how long he'll play for :laughing: He'll generally listen...and I use the word generally loosely

[SwansLoveDisney]

Ahhh I know the feeling, I bought BF Call of Duty 4 for his last bday...let me tell you hes crazy if he thinks he's ever getting a video game from me again. And you cant just play Call of Duty or Halo or Madden by yourself quietly...you have to play online and SCREAM into the headset at the other players and curse and make fun of them and blast the tv so loud that the neighbors can hear it. Thats why I put the time limits on how long he'll play for :laughing: He'll generally listen...and I use the word generally loosely

Oh no!!!

Call of Duty is the one my DH wants.

I have to ban that from our house. We don't need anymore cursing or yelling going on!

Thank you for the warning!

[luvfigment]

Hey!!! I am back and have to get caught up but it looks like you got your ME tags!!! So exciting!

[AZMickeyfans]

Ok so I'm jumping over from mine to check out your ptr! Obviously in the past 10 minutes I have not read the entire 85 pages set out in front of me however the desire to do so is there. It will be achieved soon. :thumbsup2

I'm subscribing, just pretend I've been here all along. :rotfl2: :cool2:

[TarzansKat]

Kinda like this guy?
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/2ca403d5.jpg

(he had an excuse though...he had just gotten neutered. Hence the big inflatable collar around his neck. I guess he had to chew on something if he couldn't get to his parts!)

Thanks! I am getting more and more excited with each day that passes!

Oh, that dog pic is just too funny!

Yes, pretty much like that adorable guy. Except it was a little girl bichon, and she was a cutie patootie puppy. Actually, she's still a cutie patootie, just not a puppy anymore. :lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey!!! I am back and have to get caught up but it looks like you got your ME tags!!! So exciting!

Welcome back!

Can't wait to read all about your trip with your DH!!!

Ok so I'm jumping over from mine to check out your ptr! Obviously in the past 10 minutes I have not read the entire 85 pages set out in front of me however the desire to do so is there. It will be achieved soon. :thumbsup2

I'm subscribing, just pretend I've been here all along. :rotfl2: :cool2:

Welcome!!!

Thanks for joining in!

Please don't try to read all 85 pages...I feel like I started way too soon! So we can just pretend you've been here all along and no one will know the difference! ;)

Oh, that dog pic is just too funny!

Yes, pretty much like that adorable guy. Except it was a little girl bichon, and she was a cutie patootie puppy. Actually, she's still a cutie patootie, just not a puppy anymore. :lmao:

Awww...don't you miss the puppy phase? I look at my dogs' puppy pics all the time and I miss it so much! Can you tell I'm dying to have babies?!?!?

[SwansLoveDisney]

I received more Disney mail yesterday!!! :banana:

Included in the nice, big envelope was all of our Magic Your Way package stuff.

This includes the Sea Raycer coupon where you get 90 minutes for the price of 60.

It also includes the 15 dollar food voucher for Planet Hollywood along with a voucher for a souvenir or something from Planet Hollywood.

And now, the only piece of the package that we we actually use:

The luggage tags!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/74848c3a.jpg

I tried to capture the glitter in the sunlight. Can you see the glitter? :rotfl:

I am so excited to have these on our suitcases! Funny how I can get so excited over some little luggage tags...

For about 10 seconds, I thought about doing the Sea Raycer thing since the aim of this trip is to convert DH from a Disney hater to a Disney liker. And the Sea Raycer thing is right up his alley. However, that would take too much time away from my carefully thought out schedule. So DH will never know about the Sea Raycer thing. Shhhhh....

33 days! :banana:

[MeMom]

I received more Disney mail yesterday!!! :banana:


This includes the Sea Raycer coupon where you get 90 minutes for the price of 60.


For about 10 seconds, I thought about doing the Sea Raycer thing since the aim of this trip is to convert DH from a Disney hater to a Disney liker. And the Sea Raycer thing is right up his alley. However, that would take too much time away from my carefully thought out schedule. So DH will never know about the Sea Raycer thing. Shhhhh....

33 days! :banana:

Maybe you could hold onto it and see how things are going. If you see him fading away from the Disney love, you could play the Sea Raycer card and surprise him. If he's having fun on his own, then I'd keep quiet about it too, since there's already enough to pack into a trip.

snowbell said she will probably send her husband on back to the resort for an afternoon rest while she meets up with us at Epcot on that Saturday. I think you're the one who has an ADR for that day, so we'll work around your schedule, most likely. We'll see what time she was planning on taking a break, and hopefully it'll be after your lunch and before your dinner. As far as I know, we'll be in Epcot all day without leaving, unless Jill feels like she needs to rest. She said she was fine on this trip, except for the heat. She said if it's a few degrees cooler, she should be fine for staying all day and just having breaks in the park, which is no problem. Of course John is more of a whiner about a nap than Brooklynn is, but even if he goes back, we don't have to have the guys. They'll probably just roll their eyes at us anyway!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Maybe you could hold onto it and see how things are going. If you see him fading away from the Disney love, you could play the Sea Raycer card and surprise him. If he's having fun on his own, then I'd keep quiet about it too, since there's already enough to pack into a trip.

snowbell said she will probably send her husband on back to the resort for an afternoon rest while she meets up with us at Epcot on that Saturday. I think you're the one who has an ADR for that day, so we'll work around your schedule, most likely. We'll see what time she was planning on taking a break, and hopefully it'll be after your lunch and before your dinner. As far as I know, we'll be in Epcot all day without leaving, unless Jill feels like she needs to rest. She said she was fine on this trip, except for the heat. She said if it's a few degrees cooler, she should be fine for staying all day and just having breaks in the park, which is no problem. Of course John is more of a whiner about a nap than Brooklynn is, but even if he goes back, we don't have to have the guys. They'll probably just roll their eyes at us anyway!

Good plans!

About the sea raycer, I am going to take your advice and bring the voucher with us. Good thinking, MeMom!

And about Epcot, we have no ADRs that day, so we're good to meet whenever. It would be good if it was after general lunch time though because we want to try to do a lot of stuff in Future World in the morning. Then have lunch, then meet up with you! :banana:

[MeMom]

Sounds good!

I'm headed out to the store to get more things we need for the trunk-or-treat thing tonight. I just took the last tray of cookies out of the oven, so while they're cooling, I'll run my errands and come back to pack them up. Jill, John, and Brooklynn met John's family to go to the zoo and go out to eat for John's brother's birthday. They're meeting me at church this evening. It's a beautiful day here in Middle Tennessee - perfect for the zoo and outdoor activities.

Have a good rest of the day out there in Arizona!

Maybe you should spend some time knitting yourself some good warm sweaters for that cold land you are heading to soon!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Sounds good!

I'm headed out to the store to get more things we need for the trunk-or-treat thing tonight. I just took the last tray of cookies out of the oven, so while they're cooling, I'll run my errands and come back to pack them up. Jill, John, and Brooklynn met John's family to go to the zoo and go out to eat for John's brother's birthday. They're meeting me at church this evening. It's a beautiful day here in Middle Tennessee - perfect for the zoo and outdoor activities.

Have a good rest of the day out there in Arizona!

Maybe you should spend some time knitting yourself some good warm sweaters for that cold land you are heading to soon!

I went out with a bunch of my girlfriends last night. We had dinner and drinks outside. I had to have a jacket on toward the end of the evening. Then, as we walked to our cars, I began to run because it was so cold. I looked at the thermometer in my car and it was 71 degrees. I am in T-R-O-U-B-L-E. That's like summer in Chicago!!!!

[xoktenox]

Yayy for more Disney mail!! :cool1: :banana: Those luggage tags are nice they will definitely be going on our bags...and I have faith in you that you can turn DH into a Disney lover without the Sea Raycers! :)

[Charleston Princess]

I went out with a bunch of my girlfriends last night. We had dinner and drinks outside. I had to have a jacket on toward the end of the evening. Then, as we walked to our cars, I began to run because it was so cold. I looked at the thermometer in my car and it was 71 degrees. I am in T-R-O-U-B-L-E. That's like summer in Chicago!!!!

Um, yeah, you were meant to be a Southerner -- that's pretty cool as far as I am concerned. :rotfl:

BTW, on the way back from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens today, we stopped at Borders and I bought the first Southern vampires book -- I started reading it, but then fell asleep (all that walking did me in). What I read I liked though.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yayy for more Disney mail!! :cool1: :banana: Those luggage tags are nice they will definitely be going on our bags...and I have faith in you that you can turn DH into a Disney lover without the Sea Raycers! :)

I'd even settle for Disney LIKER!!!

Um, yeah, you were meant to be a Southerner -- that's pretty cool as far as I am concerned. :rotfl:

BTW, on the way back from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens today, we stopped at Borders and I bought the first Southern vampires book -- I started reading it, but then fell asleep (all that walking did me in). What I read I liked though.

Someday, I'll be a southerner! For now, I'll settle for honorary southerner. :rotfl:

Oh, I hope you like the book! Oh, what a great day...starting out at the botanical gardens and then falling asleep while reading. I LOVE days like that! :cloud9:

[TarzansKat]

Yah for the luggage tags! :yay:

And oh my goodness, are you in for a rude awakening if 71 seems cold. :scared1:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yah for the luggage tags! :yay:

And oh my goodness, are you in for a rude awakening if 71 seems cold. :scared1:

:cool1:

I know...I think we're both going to get those remote starters installed on our cars!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey, look!

My ticker says ONE MONTH till Disney World!!!!

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

[JaxJags08]

Woo-Hoo! I'll dance with you! :dance3:

[lisalonglash]

We're back from WDW :sad2: Your trip is getting so close now - only one month to go! :banana:

While I sit here munching on my Goofy's Kitchen custom-coated rice crispie treat (yep, it's decadent lol), missing the palm trees, wishing it was warm enough to wear a tank top and shorts again, I have some good news for you! My Disney-despising husband is now a Disney-tolerating husband! :cool1: I think it was the evening that my MIL babysat our boys so that he & I could "eat around the world" at Epcot was the deciding swing factor. It's a lot easier to appreciate WDW when you can go at a leisurely pace (which we really couldn't do with our boys kwim?). I consciously made a few decisions about stuff to do that I knew he would enjoy - it paid off! We all had a wonderful time :goodvibes

His mindset went from "why do we have to go THERE for vacation?" to "yes, we can come back here - in four years (this was in response to my 9yo ds asking when we could go back) to "we could drive down to Disneyland next year" (this was said to me, much to my amazement!).

If renting a SeaRaycer is what would swing your dh to the positive side of WDW, then I say do it. Even if it messes with your plans, if it makes him a pro-Disney dude, then it's worth it. :thumbsup2

[TarzansKat]

Yah for one month! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Oh, and my mom has the automatic starter on her car, and loves it in the winter. ;)

[xoktenox]

Automatic start is the best invention to come to the Northeast in ages. It is the best when its snowing out to go into a nice warm car and not freeze when your hands touch the steering wheel! :rotfl:

[Nicole786]

Yay For One Month!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Woo-Hoo! I'll dance with you! :dance3:

Thanks!

We're back from WDW :sad2: Your trip is getting so close now - only one month to go! :banana:

While I sit here munching on my Goofy's Kitchen custom-coated rice crispie treat (yep, it's decadent lol), missing the palm trees, wishing it was warm enough to wear a tank top and shorts again, I have some good news for you! My Disney-despising husband is now a Disney-tolerating husband! :cool1: I think it was the evening that my MIL babysat our boys so that he & I could "eat around the world" at Epcot was the deciding swing factor. It's a lot easier to appreciate WDW when you can go at a leisurely pace (which we really couldn't do with our boys kwim?). I consciously made a few decisions about stuff to do that I knew he would enjoy - it paid off! We all had a wonderful time :goodvibes

His mindset went from "why do we have to go THERE for vacation?" to "yes, we can come back here - in four years (this was in response to my 9yo ds asking when we could go back) to "we could drive down to Disneyland next year" (this was said to me, much to my amazement!).

If renting a SeaRaycer is what would swing your dh to the positive side of WDW, then I say do it. Even if it messes with your plans, if it makes him a pro-Disney dude, then it's worth it. :thumbsup2

I'm sorry that your trip is over! But welcome back! And I'm so happy to hear that you, and more importantly, your husband, had a great time! It gives me hope for my DH!

Are you doing a TR? ::yes::

About the Sea Raycer, you're right. I'm going to mention it to DH when we get a little closer to the trip and see what he says. I would probably have to make a reservation for that, huh?

I think 4 years is about our timeline too for our next trip to WDW. :sad2:



Yah for one month! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Oh, and my mom has the automatic starter on her car, and loves it in the winter. ;)

:yay:

Automatic start is sounding better and better!

Automatic start is the best invention to come to the Northeast in ages. It is the best when its snowing out to go into a nice warm car and not freeze when your hands touch the steering wheel! :rotfl:

Oh, I forgot about freezing hands on the steering wheel! Yuck!

I heard from several friends today that it snowed in Chicago today! Not good! And we're going there this weekend! :scared1:

Yay For One Month!!

:yay:

[lisalonglash]

I'm sorry that your trip is over! But welcome back! And I'm so happy to hear that you, and more importantly, your husband, had a great time! It gives me hope for my DH!

Are you doing a TR? ::yes::

About the Sea Raycer, you're right. I'm going to mention it to DH when we get a little closer to the trip and see what he says. I would probably have to make a reservation for that, huh?

I think 4 years is about our timeline too for our next trip to WDW. :sad2:


Thank you, it really was super fun! If MY uber-stubborn husband can be swayed over to the Disney side, then your husband can, for sure!!!! :woohoo: I can't do a TR here, there'd be repercussions ;) I dunno if you have to reserve a Sea Raycer, but it's definitely worth researching a bit. Seriously, if you think that a Sea Raycer experience there will bring him over to the pro-Disney side, then it's worth whatever hassle it entails :thumbsup2 Yes, he said 4 years for WDW and perhaps next year for Disneyland; HOWEVER, I got a little email from Disney Destinations this morning (my first ever!) with a 40% pin code for various dates next year :banana: So, who knows...

You know, I think your countdown really deserves a dance:
:cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: :dancer: :jumping1: :jumping2: :tinker:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Thank you, it really was super fun! If MY uber-stubborn husband can be swayed over to the Disney side, then your husband can, for sure!!!! :woohoo: I can't do a TR here, there'd be repercussions ;) I dunno if you have to reserve a Sea Raycer, but it's definitely worth researching a bit. Seriously, if you think that a Sea Raycer experience there will bring him over to the pro-Disney side, then it's worth whatever hassle it entails :thumbsup2 Yes, he said 4 years for WDW and perhaps next year for Disneyland; HOWEVER, I got a little email from Disney Destinations this morning (my first ever!) with a 40% pin code for various dates next year :banana: So, who knows...

You know, I think your countdown really deserves a dance:
:cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: :dancer: :jumping1: :jumping2: :tinker:

So I should look for your TR somewhere else? I checked somewhere else today and didn't see one. :confused3

Yay for a 40 percent pin code! Surely huge money savings can sway your newly-Disneyfied husband!

Thanks for the awesome dance!

[JaxJags08]

I think 4 years is about our timeline too for our next trip to WDW. :sad2:


No! :scared1: I give you a year and a half, tops. :lmao: It seems that you love it too much to stay away. :rotfl:

[lisalonglash]

So I should look for your TR somewhere else? I checked somewhere else today and didn't see one. :confused3

Yay for a 40 percent pin code! Surely huge money savings can sway your newly-Disneyfied husband!

Thanks for the awesome dance!

Yep, I will write one somewhere else at some point :rolleyes1 I was so excited to receive that email LOL I haven't brought it up with dh yet, but I'll let you know his reaction when I do :upsidedow

[MAGICFOR2]

Thank you, it really was super fun! If MY uber-stubborn husband can be swayed over to the Disney side, then your husband can, for sure!!!! :woohoo: I can't do a TR here, there'd be repercussions ;) I dunno if you have to reserve a Sea Raycer, but it's definitely worth researching a bit. Seriously, if you think that a Sea Raycer experience there will bring him over to the pro-Disney side, then it's worth whatever hassle it entails :thumbsup2 Yes, he said 4 years for WDW and perhaps next year for Disneyland; HOWEVER, I got a little email from Disney Destinations this morning (my first ever!) with a 40% pin code for various dates next year :banana: So, who knows...

You know, I think your countdown really deserves a dance:
:cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: :dancer: :jumping1: :jumping2: :tinker:

WHOO HOO! :woohoo: You're getting close!

My DH has been so patient to take my DSIS and her kids last trip to the World, and the grandbabies to DL, so I am planning on things he will want to do on our next trip - ESPN, Braves game, Sea Raycers, maybe Disney Qwest. He deserves a break - and he wants to take me on a Hawaiin cruise for our 30th in 2010! :banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

No! :scared1: I give you a year and a half, tops. :lmao: It seems that you love it too much to stay away. :rotfl:

I hope you're right!

Yep, I will write one somewhere else at some point :rolleyes1 I was so excited to receive that email LOL I haven't brought it up with dh yet, but I'll let you know his reaction when I do :upsidedow

Okay, I'll look for it elsewhere!

Yes, you must find the perfect time to bring up the discount code!

WHOO HOO! :woohoo: You're getting close!

My DH has been so patient to take my DSIS and her kids last trip to the World, and the grandbabies to DL, so I am planning on things he will want to do on our next trip - ESPN, Braves game, Sea Raycers, maybe Disney Qwest. He deserves a break - and he wants to take me on a Hawaiin cruise for our 30th in 2010! :banana:

So close! Yay! We're in the 20s of our countdown!

Ooohhh, a Hawaiian cruise...nice! :thumbsup2

[AZMickeyfans]

Disney mail is the best!!!

I'll do a dance for you

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Not much longer now!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Disney mail is the best!!!

I'll do a dance for you

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Not much longer now!

Thank you for the fabulous dance! :goodvibes

[DisMomAmy]

Yay for Disney Mail!! :banana:

Double yay for less than one month!! :banana: :banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yay for Disney Mail!! :banana:

Double yay for less than one month!! :banana: :banana:

:banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

On this day at this time last year, I was at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!!!

As I mentioned before, my friends and I dressed at the characters from the board game "Clue." I was Mrs. White!

We took the bus over to MK
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I said hi to my boy Roy and my girl Minnie
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I discretely carried my weapon of choice
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We caused some mischief on the Winnie the Pooh ride
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I helped Minnie out a bit
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We got a delicious treat to enjoy while we watched the parade
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What a fun night that was! I wish I could be there right now...

[MAGICFOR2]

Fun memories of last year! :thumbsup2 I "met" you on that TR - I enjoyed it so much! :worship:

[Charleston Princess]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, JULIE! :maleficen

Don't you wish that we were at MK today???

[JaxJags08]

Aaww...that was a great TR! I can't believe it's already been a year!

Oh - and I had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season yesterday and thought of you and Charleston Princess. Yum - I love that stuff! I pass a Starbucks almost everyday that's been calling my name, and I finally caved.

[xoktenox]

What cute pics from last year! That was a really creative and cool idea to be the players from Clue...were any kids scared of your knife? :rotfl:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh my goodness!

DH and I had a whirlwind weekend in Chicago this weekend. We flew back for our Godson's Christening. We were only there from Friday night till Sunday evening, so we jammed a lot of visiting into a very short time!

We boarded our dogs for the first time ever because our friends who usually watch them were out of town. We chose a very nice kennel/dog hotel/whatever and I think the dogs really liked it. They must have played constantly because they're totally wiped out today!

I have to catch up on everything here on the DIS, but right now, I'm so tired!

For now, I will leave you with proof that I just have a gift with children! :laughing:

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[JaxJags08]

Aawww....he's so cute!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Aawww....he's so cute!

He is definitely an adorable little boy. That picture does not do him justice!

I think he was mad in that pic because he had water poured over his head and oil rubbed on his forehead and he was DONE!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Fun memories of last year! :thumbsup2 I "met" you on that TR - I enjoyed it so much! :worship:

I hope this year's TR is just as good or better!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, JULIE! :maleficen

Don't you wish that we were at MK today???

Thanks! I wish we were at MK EVERY day!!!!

Aaww...that was a great TR! I can't believe it's already been a year!

Oh - and I had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season yesterday and thought of you and Charleston Princess. Yum - I love that stuff! I pass a Starbucks almost everyday that's been calling my name, and I finally caved.

Yum! Pumpkin spice! DH and I have been drinking the caramel apple spice drinks lately too. They're soooo good!

What cute pics from last year! That was a really creative and cool idea to be the players from Clue...were any kids scared of your knife? :rotfl:

Thanks!

I think all the kids knew the knife was fake. I tried not to show it to everyone unless we were taking pics or showing off our costumes!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Here's a better picture of my little Godson!

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[SwansLoveDisney]

Well, I just realized that we're going to Disney World THIS MONTH!!!! :banana:

I am SO excited that the trip is approaching. I need to make a to-do list for the next three weeks to make sure I get everything done for the trip.

We're also working on a major to-do list for everything we need to do before we move. That list is LONG! I think DH is starting to feel the pressure and stress of the impending move. Also, I have a ton of stuff to do to wrap everything up at work before we move. I finally told my boss last week that we're moving. It was a difficult thing to do, but she was awesome about it, so she made it easy on me! I want to make sure that I don't let the house and work stuff completely overshadow my Disney preparations! I still have tons of stuff I need to print out from tour guide mike since we don't want to pay for internet when we're at WDW. (Well, we'll see if DH can last that long without internet!) I still need to figure out my shoe situation too! And of course, I need to figure out which hair products I'm going to try this time. My hair does very well in Arizona's super dry climate. HOWEVER, in Florida's humidity, my hair gets CRRRRAZY!!! So every time I go to WDW, I buy some new hair products that promise to lock out the humidity. Do they ever work? Heck no! But I'm gonna keep trying!

So please send some pixie dust our way so that we can get through the next 3 weeks with minimal stress and maximal efficiency!

[JaxJags08]

Wow - you must be SO busy! It's always tough leaving a job when you actually like it. I'm glad your boss was cool about it.

Just a little hair tip since I live in Florida - I discovered Frederick Fekkai's glossing cream this summer and it works great! My hair gets crazy with the FL humidity, but I feel like using this gives me an instant good hair day. If humidity is high, I do have to reapply in the afternoon. But they sell a handy little travel size you can keep in your bag. Don't use too much though (a pea-size amount works fine), or your hair will look oily.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm having a hard time choosing a bag for our trip.

I have 2 candidates in the running.

This is my Overland Donner bag
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This bag has been on one Disney trip with me and many other trips. I love this bag for many reasons.

It has lots of pockets for keeping everything organized
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It has 2 water bottle holder pockets, one on each side
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The thing I do not love about this bag is that it irritates my neck quite a bit. I wear it across my body and the part where the trap hits my neck gets rubbed raw by the end of the day. Ouch!

So one day when I was shopping, I saw this bag at Marshall's. It was pretty cheap and I had seen talk of it on the DIS, so I bought it. It's a baggalini, not sure what model it is.

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Roxy is modeling the bag for you! We have gotten into the bad habit of allowing to dogs to sleep on one of the guest beds during the day. We have several guests coming to visit in the next month. I guess it's a good thing it's a washable duvet cover!

Here's the inside of the baggalini
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This strap is very versatile. It can be converted to a backpack or worn over one shoulder. I like the backpack option.

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The only problem I see with the baggalini is the lack of a water bottle holder pocket. I like to carry a bottle with me everywhere so I can just refill it in a water fountain and not pay for a bottle of water.

I guess I can always bring both bags with me and try the baggalini out. If it doesn't work, I can just switch back to the overland. But I wanted to try to pack very lightly this time!

What do YOU think? :confused3

Decisions, decisions...:confused3

Speaking of decisions, did everyone vote today? I did. And the line was SO short when I got there. So nice. However, as I was leaving, the line was huge! I felt bad for the people who were waiting!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Wow - you must be SO busy! It's always tough leaving a job when you actually like it. I'm glad your boss was cool about it.

Just a little hair tip since I live in Florida - I discovered Frederick Fekkai's glossing cream this summer and it works great! My hair gets crazy with the FL humidity, but I feel like using this gives me an instant good hair day. If humidity is high, I do have to reapply in the afternoon. But they sell a handy little travel size you can keep in your bag. Don't use too much though (a pea-size amount works fine), or your hair will look oily.

THANK YOU for the hair tip! Do you put it on before you dry your hair or after it is already dry?

[JaxJags08]

THANK YOU for the hair tip! Do you put it on before you dry your hair or after it is already dry?

The container says you can do it either way, but I prefer to put it on dry hair. I actually hardly ever blowdry my hair because DD is scared of the sound.

[SwansLoveDisney]

The container says you can do it either way, but I prefer to put it on dry hair. I actually hardly ever blowdry my hair because DD is scared of the sound.

Cool! Thank you so much! I'm gonna check that out this week.

[Charleston Princess]

My vote is for the Baggalinni. I love that pink lining :laughing: .

[SwansLoveDisney]

My vote is for the Baggalinni. I love that pink lining :laughing: .

I know! That pink lining is what drew me in too! Whoever designed that bag knows women well!

[xoktenox]

Ok first, your godson is soo cute! :cutie: Second, your trip is so soon! :banana: Third, I also vote for the Baglinni (sp?) for the pink lining. I'm obsessed with everything pink so that might have swayed my vote just a tiny bit :laughing: As far as shoes go are you a croc person or no? I'm NOT a croc person (sorry people!) and I'm at a loss for what other type of shoes I should wear!

[TarzansKat]

What a cutie your godson is! I love babies. Love, love, love those chubby little cheeks. So kissable!

And no, there are no more children on the horizon for me...

yet. ;)

That Overland Donner (is that how you spell it) bag looks really nice. Where can you find those? I like all the compartments, and the water bottle holder. Typically when I travel with DS, I need a backpack for all his stuff, but now that he's potty trained, I travel a bit lighter, you know?

[SwansLoveDisney]

Ok first, your godson is soo cute! :cutie: Second, your trip is so soon! :banana: Third, I also vote for the Baglinni (sp?) for the pink lining. I'm obsessed with everything pink so that might have swayed my vote just a tiny bit :laughing: As far as shoes go are you a croc person or no? I'm NOT a croc person (sorry people!) and I'm at a loss for what other type of shoes I should wear!

I also LOVE pink. I have ever since I was born! I think that since I was the youngest child of 5 in my family and the only girl, I didn't have a choice but to love pink!

I do like crocs. They are so comfortable for walking around all day. But I hate the way they look. And my dogs have chewed up all the crocs that i own (except the Alice crocs, which aren't comfortable anyways!) My mom had an extra pair of mary jane crocs in my size which she doesn't want. So she said i can have them. But I forgot them at my parents' house this weekend! My mom said she'd bring them with her to Disney World, though, so I'm safe.

The issue with the crocs, though, is that I don't think the mary janes are as comfortable as the caymans. So I have to decide if I'm going to buy another pair before the trip. Other than crocs, I will bring running shoes and flip flops. Truthfully, though, crocs are the only footwear that I can wear all day at WDW and not have issues.

What a cutie your godson is! I love babies. Love, love, love those chubby little cheeks. So kissable!

And no, there are no more children on the horizon for me...

yet. ;)

That Overland Donner (is that how you spell it) bag looks really nice. Where can you find those? I like all the compartments, and the water bottle holder. Typically when I travel with DS, I need a backpack for all his stuff, but now that he's potty trained, I travel a bit lighter, you know?

No baby on the horizon for me yet, either. Hopefully that changes for both of us soon!

I got my Overland Donner bag at REI. It's an awesome travel bag, but like I said, when it's loaded up with heavy stuff like water bottles, it can be rough on the neck! I actually use the Donner bag a lot of the time when I'm not traveling too.

[mrsksomeday]

That baby is ADORABLE!! Thank you so much for posting the pictures.

[Nicole786]

I like the pink lining!

[MeMom]

For now, I will leave you with proof that I just have a gift with children! :laughing:

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/1b25f76a.jpg

This would make a good picture for a caption contest.

He's a cutie, and I know you all love him so very much!

I haven't found the perfect bag yet, either. The one I use the most can do the neck rubbing thing, too, but there may not be a perfect bag out there.

I'll be another one with the crazy Florida hair while we're there.

Of course, my hair is pretty crazy in whatever state I'm in. :crazy:

[MAGICFOR2]

Julie, sorry I missed your posts. That little guy is so cute! I love the expression - looks like he's saying, "Oy Vey!" or something :rotfl2: That would definately win a contest!

As for the bag, I think the bagalinni, because you can change the straps. I notice the same strap day after day starts to make my neck and shoulders hurt. I have a little no name bag my mom gave me for baseball games that worked well the last time - but it did have the water bottle holder.

As for shoes - I always vote for the crocs. They are the only shoes that don't make my feet and legs hurt at the end of the day. :thumbsup2

I can't believe you are going THIS MONTH! Aren't you moving next month?:eek:

[xoktenox]

I do like crocs. They are so comfortable for walking around all day. But I hate the way they look. And my dogs have chewed up all the crocs that i own (except the Alice crocs, which aren't comfortable anyways!) My mom had an extra pair of mary jane crocs in my size which she doesn't want. So she said i can have them. But I forgot them at my parents' house this weekend! My mom said she'd bring them with her to Disney World, though, so I'm safe.

Thanks for the croc info. I might have to suck it up and just get a pair because blisters are something I refuse to deal with at Disney! Although BF might decide not to come with me if I get crocs because he thinks they are the ugliest things in God's creation :rotfl: (which I do agree with him but for comfort sometimes ya gotta sacrifice the looks lol)

[SwansLoveDisney]

That baby is ADORABLE!! Thank you so much for posting the pictures.

You're welcome! I was happy to share the cuteness! :goodvibes

I like the pink lining!

Thanks! :goodvibes

This would make a good picture for a caption contest.

He's a cutie, and I know you all love him so very much!

I haven't found the perfect bag yet, either. The one I use the most can do the neck rubbing thing, too, but there may not be a perfect bag out there.

I'll be another one with the crazy Florida hair while we're there.

Of course, my hair is pretty crazy in whatever state I'm in. :crazy:

I agree...the perfect bag has yet to be found. I'll let you know if I ever find it. Until then, I'll just keep buying new ones cuz I love to shop!!!

Our trips are coming up so soon, MeMom!!!!! :banana:

Julie, sorry I missed your posts. That little guy is so cute! I love the expression - looks like he's saying, "Oy Vey!" or something :rotfl2: That would definately win a contest!

As for the bag, I think the bagalinni, because you can change the straps. I notice the same strap day after day starts to make my neck and shoulders hurt. I have a little no name bag my mom gave me for baseball games that worked well the last time - but it did have the water bottle holder.

As for shoes - I always vote for the crocs. They are the only shoes that don't make my feet and legs hurt at the end of the day. :thumbsup2

I can't believe you are going THIS MONTH! Aren't you moving next month?:eek:

That pic got quite a laugh out of everyone at the Christening. My cousin's fiance was in charge of my camera and he snapped that pic and showed it to EVERYONE afterwards!

I'm the same with the crocs...they're the only shoes that leave me feeling like I can walk at the end of the day!

Don't talk about us moving next month!!! Just say December because that sounds like we have more time! :rotfl:

Thanks for the croc info. I might have to suck it up and just get a pair because blisters are something I refuse to deal with at Disney! Although BF might decide not to come with me if I get crocs because he thinks they are the ugliest things in God's creation :rotfl: (which I do agree with him but for comfort sometimes ya gotta sacrifice the looks lol)

My DH makes fun of the crocs all the time too. I think he's gotten used to them a little bit, but he may have been secretly happy when the dogs ate mine!

When I first bought crocs, I brought them to Disney World thinking I would never actually wear them, but I ended up wearing them CONSTANTLY. They were awesome. Of course, they ruined every outfit. But at least my feet felt good!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm going to Disney World in THREE WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Three weeks from today is Thanksgiving Day and we're supposed to be here

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Hopefully, we'll win one of these
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I had a bad dream last night. A very bad dream. This is how it went... we arrived at Disney World on time and checked into our hotel. We never actually made it to any parks the first day because they closed before everyone was ready. I was mad, but I thought it was no big deal because we had 6 more days. WELL...the second day, no one was ever ready to go until the parks had all closed. When we finally got to Epcot at 9 p.m., everyone was leaving. :scared1: Can you tell I'm nervous about my family ruining my schedule?!? I need to relax! You know the trip is getting close when I'm having dreams like that! :rotfl:

[mrsksomeday]

What I learned the hard way this past trip, split up if you need to. I was very upset by day 3 with our friend and finally said we are going here, if you are too great, if not here is when our ADR is make sure to be there.

[SwansLoveDisney]

What I learned the hard way this past trip, split up if you need to. I was very upset by day 3 with our friend and finally said we are going here, if you are too great, if not here is when our ADR is make sure to be there.

Uh oh...sounds frustrating. I hope to read about it in your TR soon...

That is exactly the kind of thing I am worried about. I have already discussed with everyone that we may be splitting up and they said they're okay with it. We'll see how that goes when we're actually there!

[DisMomAmy]

That is why we are excited to go with just the 4 of us this time. We love having everyone with us, but it gets too crazy trying to do what everyone wants to do. Even when it's the 4 of us, we still split up.

I'm sure it will all work out.

[TarzansKat]

Aw, hon, I know how you feel! When we go with family, usually they stick to us like glue! And sometimes we're waiting for certain people :rolleyes1

I take it with a grain of salt.

And I always plan one ADR that I know for a fact everyone won't want to do. I know it's evil ;) , but it forces us to split up for at least one evening! :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

That is why we are excited to go with just the 4 of us this time. We love having everyone with us, but it gets too crazy trying to do what everyone wants to do. Even when it's the 4 of us, we still split up.

I'm sure it will all work out.

I usually end up going on rides/attractions that I do not really like (like it's a small world, figment, sounds dangerous for example) because someone in the group wants to do it. I have promised myself that this time, I will only go in/on the things I want. We'll just have to split up. I figure that by taking out all the stuff I don't really want to do, I'll have more time to just slow down and enjoy things!

When DH and I went just the two of us (before we were married), it was awesome. We could walk as fast as we want and stay out from 7 a.m. till 1 a.m. and do it again the next day! I'm happy that a lot of my family is going, but I'm a little jealous of your situation at the same time.

Aw, hon, I know how you feel! When we go with family, usually they stick to us like glue! And sometimes we're waiting for certain people :rolleyes1

I take it with a grain of salt.

And I always plan one ADR that I know for a fact everyone won't want to do. I know it's evil ;) , but it forces us to split up for at least one evening! :thumbsup2

I am terrible about waiting for people at Disney World. I get so antsy!

That ADR scheme is a good one!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I made an appointment today to get my hair colored and cut tomorrow. I love new hair cuts and color.

I usually get fresh color before any big trip we take because I know there will be lots of pics. So tomorrow is the day.

I can't decide if I'm going to stick with my current color or do something different. I've been looking at hair pics all night!

Whatever I decide, you'll be seeing TONS of pics of it in just a few weeks! :banana:

[Charleston Princess]

I always have horrific nightmares before going to Disney -- don't worry too much.

Can't wait to see what you decide on the hair color!

[mrsksomeday]

Can't wait to see the new hair pics!!popcorn::

[TarzansKat]

I am terrible about waiting for people at Disney World. I get so antsy!

That ADR scheme is a good one!

The only time it really bothers me is in the morning, when I'm ready to go and everyone else isn't.

And we're three people. It takes some time, you know? :rolleyes1

I made an appointment today to get my hair colored and cut tomorrow. I love new hair cuts and color.

I usually get fresh color before any big trip we take because I know there will be lots of pics. So tomorrow is the day.

I can't decide if I'm going to stick with my current color or do something different. I've been looking at hair pics all night!

Whatever I decide, you'll be seeing TONS of pics of it in just a few weeks! :banana:

Oh, how exciting! I'll be living vicariously through you, as I'm very boring and traditional with my hair. :thumbsup2

[MeMom]

Hopefully, you can get your point over to your group without hurting feelings. Going separate ways will help all of you have a better time. It's a given with us that we will be doing some big meals together, some rides together, and some time to go out and do our own things - thrill rides, swimming, napping, shopping, picture-taking, etc.

Be sure and fill us in on the newest hair color and style, so that we'll know who we're looking for on that Saturday. I think Jill will have Mickey heads on the stroller, and you'll surely recognize Brooklynn's little blonde head, so you'll probably spy us before we see you. We need to figure out a spot to meet, too. I was thinking maybe over by the red phone booths, but I don't think there are benches there. The little out of the way street in UK that goes all the way around back that no on is ever in - I think there is a bench or two back there. We'll refine it when we get there. After one of us gets there and figures out the best sitting spot, we can call the other's cell.

[xoktenox]

I've been planning out when I'm going to get my highlights over the next 5 months so I can make sure I have mine done again before we go to Disney so I know what you mean :laughing: I actually just had mine done today which is all in the schedule. AHHH :scared1: to the bad dream!! That will NOT happen though so try not to even let it cross your mind. Can't wait to see hair pics :goodvibes

[tinkerbell87512]

Let me first start by saying I love both of those bags. I would try the green one because like you said you can always change back. I would just hate for you to have a sore neck while at WDW!

Next don't stress about your family! Take a deep breath your going to Disney World! No worries allowed! You are getting so close...I'm so excited for you! :woohoo:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I always have horrific nightmares before going to Disney -- don't worry too much.

Can't wait to see what you decide on the hair color!

Isn't that crazy? Having so many bad dreams about such a fun thing! What the heck? :confused3

Can't wait to see the new hair pics!!popcorn::

The pics will have to wait...details coming up.

The only time it really bothers me is in the morning, when I'm ready to go and everyone else isn't.

And we're three people. It takes some time, you know? :rolleyes1



Oh, how exciting! I'll be living vicariously through you, as I'm very boring and traditional with my hair. :thumbsup2

Yes! The mornings are the hardest times to wait for people. I always want to make rope drop!

I am always changing my hair. I like to take risks with it. This time, however....

Hopefully, you can get your point over to your group without hurting feelings. Going separate ways will help all of you have a better time. It's a given with us that we will be doing some big meals together, some rides together, and some time to go out and do our own things - thrill rides, swimming, napping, shopping, picture-taking, etc.

Be sure and fill us in on the newest hair color and style, so that we'll know who we're looking for on that Saturday. I think Jill will have Mickey heads on the stroller, and you'll surely recognize Brooklynn's little blonde head, so you'll probably spy us before we see you. We need to figure out a spot to meet, too. I was thinking maybe over by the red phone booths, but I don't think there are benches there. The little out of the way street in UK that goes all the way around back that no on is ever in - I think there is a bench or two back there. We'll refine it when we get there. After one of us gets there and figures out the best sitting spot, we can call the other's cell.

I'm going to have to make it very clear the first day that there will be times that we split up and it's not because I don't love everyone! :rotfl:

I will definitely recognize your crew. I think it's a good idea to call each other when we get there. I'll PM my cell number!



I've been planning out when I'm going to get my highlights over the next 5 months so I can make sure I have mine done again before we go to Disney so I know what you mean :laughing: I actually just had mine done today which is all in the schedule. AHHH :scared1: to the bad dream!! That will NOT happen though so try not to even let it cross your mind. Can't wait to see hair pics :goodvibes

I know...I have to block out the bad thoughts!

The hair pics are going to be a little delayed....

Let me first start by saying I love both of those bags. I would try the green one because like you said you can always change back. I would just hate for you to have a sore neck while at WDW!

Next don't stress about your family! Take a deep breath your going to Disney World! No worries allowed! You are getting so close...I'm so excited for you! :woohoo:

Thanks! Yeah, i don't want to have a sore neck the whole time. The green bag is looking like the way to go!

You're right...It's Disney World. It's going to be great no matter what!

[SwansLoveDisney]

So I made a hair appointment at a local Tony and Guy Academy. Several people I know have gone there and their hair turned out great. In an effort to save some money, I decided to take risk and try it.

For 35 dollars for cut and color, I figured if it's really bad, it wouldn't be a big deal to go get it fixed. And if it's good, that's great!

WELL...I arrived at the salon/school yesterday and checked in. As I waited for my student stylist to come get me, I observed the goings-on. About 75% of the student stylists had blue or green or fire engine red or pink in at least part of their hair. Fortunately, my student stylist had pretty normal looking hair in a very cute style. So I sat down and had my consultation. Then, as she was applying the color to my hair, I learned that I was her FIRST LIVE CLIENT ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was her first day, first hour, first minute "on the floor". I had a mini internal panic attack and then sucked it up.

All in all, the cut and color took 2 hours and 20 minutes. I felt like I was there forever. The color is pretty good. It's a little more red than I would have liked, but I'm getting used to it. As for the cut, I am having a hard time getting used to it. Hence the lack of hair pictures. I need to figure out how to style it properly first!

It was funny because after my hair appointment, I met DH and some friends of ours for lunch. DH was the first one there and he told me my hair looked a little punk rock. I think it was the way the girl styled it. I took care of that as soon as I got home!

So I will post hair pics, but not until after I figure this cut out!

[mrsksomeday]

Oh that is just not fair, I wanted to see punk rocker Julie!!:rotfl:

[DisMomAmy]

Oh that is just not fair, I wanted to see punk rocker Julie!!:rotfl:


Me too!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh that is just not fair, I wanted to see punk rocker Julie!!:rotfl:

:rotfl:

Me too!!

:lmao:


I probably should have taken a pic before I straightened my hair. Oops! :rolleyes:

[SwansLoveDisney]

DH and I are cleaning out our garage today. We're packing, throwing away, and donating. Well, I had a bunch of toys that I don't use for my patients, so I took them to a consignment shop and I got 29 dollars to add to my Disney food fund! :banana:

[TarzansKat]

Hey, I want to see the new punk rock look, too! ;)

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey, I want to see the new punk rock look, too! ;)

I couldn't pull of the punk rock thing for very long.

It's back to normal now, thank goodness!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm starting to figure out this new haircut. I still wish I had my old haircut back, but that's not gonna happen!

Here it is after dinner and drinks with friends tonight:

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You can't really tell from this pic how red it is. In the sunlight, though, holy red!!!

[TarzansKat]

I couldn't pull of the punk rock thing for very long.

It's back to normal now, thank goodness!!!

Alright, then, where are the photos? ;)

Oops, I see it!

I think it looks really nice!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Alright, then, where are the photos? ;)

Oops, I see it!

I think it looks really nice!

I posted a photo, but I don't know why it's so small!!!

Thank you!

[Charleston Princess]

I like it! Very cute!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I like it! Very cute!!!

Thank you!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Okay, just to compare, here's my hair in July

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And my hair now

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[TarzansKat]

Oh, now that you posted the bigger photo, I have to say...

I LOVE IT!

I think it looks great! :goodvibes

[xoktenox]

Your hair looks soooo good!! At least since you sat there for over 2 hrs it came out really good haha :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh, now that you posted the bigger photo, I have to say...

I LOVE IT!

I think it looks great! :goodvibes

Thank you! You're so sweet!

Your hair looks soooo good!! At least since you sat there for over 2 hrs it came out really good haha :thumbsup2

Thank you!

You are so right...after 2 hours, it better be good!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Is it possible to buy a gift card at the Disney Store for use at Disney World?

I'm thinking that a gift card may be the way to go rather than Disney Dollars if I'm able to do it that way.

I was able to sell our patio table and chairs on Craigs List today, so I added a bunch more money to our Disney food fund! :banana:

DH and I were talking this morning about food at Disney. I still have not even tried to make additional ADRs for just him and me. At this point, it may be too late. I just can't decide where to try to make ADRs!!!

I know we've gone through this before on my PTR, but please tell me your favorite table service restaurant in all of Disney!

[Charleston Princess]

Yes, you can get a Disney gift card at the Disney store that you can use at WDW! :thumbsup2

I am still voting for Teppan Edo for you guys!

[MAGICFOR2]

Is it possible to buy a gift card at the Disney Store for use at Disney World?

I'm thinking that a gift card may be the way to go rather than Disney Dollars if I'm able to do it that way.

I was able to sell our patio table and chairs on Craigs List today, so I added a bunch more money to our Disney food fund! :banana:

DH and I were talking this morning about food at Disney. I still have not even tried to make additional ADRs for just him and me. At this point, it may be too late. I just can't decide where to try to make ADRs!!!

I know we've gone through this before on my PTR, but please tell me your favorite table service restaurant in all of Disney!

Julie, your hair looks great! Sexy, even.

Don't worry if you can't get ADRs. You can just ask the concierge what they have, and they'll probably be able to find you something that day.

As for our favorite, I would say it would be a tie between Ohana and Hollywood Brown Derby - both quite different, but our favorite experiences so far!

[MeMom]

That's great that you were able to sell some of your stuff. Making money for Disney and weeding out things that you won't have to transport is a good combination.

Your hair looks good. I'm still picturing you as blonde in my mind, though. I have two weeks to get used to the brown/red before we see you in person. Well, two weeks until we leave, anyway. A little more than that until we meet. But, to be honest, once we arrive, I'm not going to spend much time thinking about your hair color. :) We'll be happy to see you in whatever color you are by the time we meet on Saturday.

As much as we love the Disney dollars, because they are fun, the cards are so much easier to deal with.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yes, you can get a Disney gift card at the Disney store that you can use at WDW! :thumbsup2

I am still voting for Teppan Edo for you guys!

We still have some more stuff to sell, so I'm going to wait until everything is sold and then go get the gift card after that!

This morning, DH actually said "We can sell our old weber grill with all the accessories. That'll be some more money to add to the Disney fund!" For my husband to spontaneously mention Disney is like a breakthrough moment. I'm getting good feelings about this.

DH and I talked about ADRs yesterday and Teppan Edo is at the top of the list, thanks to you!

Julie, your hair looks great! Sexy, even.

Don't worry if you can't get ADRs. You can just ask the concierge what they have, and they'll probably be able to find you something that day.

As for our favorite, I would say it would be a tie between Ohana and Hollywood Brown Derby - both quite different, but our favorite experiences so far!

Thank you! You are so nice!!!

I absolutely agree with you about the ADRs. Yesterday, DH and I were talking about it and we decided that when we feel like we need a break from the fam, we'll call around and see where we can eat. 'Ohana and Teppan Edo are the top two.



That's great that you were able to sell some of your stuff. Making money for Disney and weeding out things that you won't have to transport is a good combination.

Your hair looks good. I'm still picturing you as blonde in my mind, though. I have two weeks to get used to the brown/red before we see you in person. Well, two weeks until we leave, anyway. A little more than that until we meet. But, to be honest, once we arrive, I'm not going to spend much time thinking about your hair color. :) We'll be happy to see you in whatever color you are by the time we meet on Saturday.

As much as we love the Disney dollars, because they are fun, the cards are so much easier to deal with.

I agree...the card seems like it will be much easier. I feel like the Disney dollars might be a pain in a large quantity.

We still have more things to sell, so we're adding to the gift card totals! We're basically selling everything we can't fit into the car to take to a donation center. So we find people who want to haul it away for us and pay us for it. Works out great for us! :thumbsup2

I still picture myself as a blonde too! I'll definitely recognize all of you (even you, despite the fact that I've only seen about 3 pics of you!) Saturday, so no worries about that!

[JaxJags08]

Your hair looks great! I'm a little jealous at how you look so good in such different hair colors. I have black hair and would look ridiculous as a blond!

We used a gift card the last time we went to WDW and it was super convenient.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Your hair looks great! I'm a little jealous at how you look so good in such different hair colors. I have black hair and would look ridiculous as a blond!

We used a gift card the last time we went to WDW and it was super convenient.

Thank you!

At one point, I went SUPER dark with my hair. Not quite black, but almost. It looked TERRIBLE on me! I looked like a vampire wearing a wig!

I am going to go with the gift cards. Can't wait to go get those!

I bought that Frederic Fekkai stuff you told me about. Thanks for the suggestion! It worked really well to keep my hair in place this morning!

[Roxychica7]

I love the hair too! Dbf and I have a long running "Disney fund" too! We've been selling things on ebay since this summer and made just enough to get to go on our trip this year. So exciting! :cool1:

[JaxJags08]

I bought that Frederic Fekkai stuff you told me about. Thanks for the suggestion! It worked really well to keep my hair in place this morning!

I'm glad it worked - now the true test comes in 17 days. 17 days!:dance3: It's so close!

I'll be rolling coins sometime this week for some of our Disney spending money. I'm too stingy for Coinstar - no way am I giving them 9%! :lmao:

[mkluvsmickey]

Phew - all caught up here again. I hate it when work gets in the way of my DISing! :rolleyes1

Love the baggalini with the pink lining! Did you really find that at Marshall's? Great find!

LOL on the bad Disney dreams - I always have those before the trip too - nothing ever goes right in the dream. It is usually something like they don't have any record of our resort reservation, I forgot our passes, etc.

Love the hair cut and color! I think it looks fabulous! :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

I love the hair too! Dbf and I have a long running "Disney fund" too! We've been selling things on ebay since this summer and made just enough to get to go on our trip this year. So exciting! :cool1:

Thank you! :goodvibes

It's awesome that you made enough money from ebaying to go on your trip! That reminds me...I forgot to post our grill on Craigs List! There's always tomorrow!

I'm glad it worked - now the true test comes in 17 days. 17 days!:dance3: It's so close!

I'll be rolling coins sometime this week for some of our Disney spending money. I'm too stingy for Coinstar - no way am I giving them 9%! :lmao:

17 days!!! :banana:

I am too lazy to roll coins! So I use Coinstar and give them 9% It's terrible, I know, but it's so quick!

Phew - all caught up here again. I hate it when work gets in the way of my DISing! :rolleyes1

Love the baggalini with the pink lining! Did you really find that at Marshall's? Great find!

LOL on the bad Disney dreams - I always have those before the trip too - nothing ever goes right in the dream. It is usually something like they don't have any record of our resort reservation, I forgot our passes, etc.

Love the hair cut and color! I think it looks fabulous! :goodvibes

Darn work...it just has a way of getting in the way of the IMPORTANT things in life! :rotfl:

I did find that baggallini at Marshall's! I was shocked. I snatched it up immediately!

I am sure I will have more bad dreams coming up! I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one! :lmao:

Thank you for the hair compliment! :goodvibes I hope the Florida humidity isn't too terrible with it!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I've stolen an idea from tinkerbell87512 and I've begun to watch Disney movies every night as a way of counting down till the trip. Okay, so I've only watched movies two nights so far, but who's counting?!

Last night was Cinderella and tonight is the Little Mermaid.

I have "Kiss the Girl" as the ringtone on my phone for non-DH callers (his is "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz). Well, when "Kiss the Girl" came on in the movie, DH yelled from the office "Julie, your phone!" :rotfl:

17 days. We're getting so close. We got tons of packing/sorting done over the weekend, so we're feeling like we're on top of the moving situation. Tomorrow, I begin telling my kiddos' families that I am moving. Those are going to be some very tough conversations. I have a feeling that there will be a lot of tears shed over the next week as I tell each family.

On a happier note, 3 of my best friends in the whole world are coming out to visit this coming weekend!!! :banana: They all wanted to sneak in one last visit before we move! I am SO excited for them all to be here at once! It's going to be like rewinding to high school and all our sleepovers!

[Charleston Princess]

Too funny about the ring tone! Mine is When You Wish Upon a Star and when it accidentally rung one day in my 8th grade classroom, my students looked at me, sighed, and one of them said, "You know you have a serious obsession." :rotfl:

You are going to have a blast with your friends this weekend!!! :goodvibes

[MeMom]

Too funny about the ring tone! Mine is When You Wish Upon a Star and when it accidentally rung one day in my 8th grade classroom, my students looked at me, sighed, and one of them said, "You know you have a serious obsession." :rotfl:

You are going to have a blast with your friends this weekend!!! :goodvibes

Add me to the 'serious obsession' list. My phone rings to It's a Small World and Hakuna Matata daily. People do look when I'm in a store and It's a Small World belts out from my purse.

[tinkerbell87512]

Awww you mentioned me in your PTR! :flower3: Thats so funny about your cell phone.

I really like how your hair came out! Super cute! It will take some time for you to figure out how to "wear it".

You are getting so close now. I hope you have a good weekend with your friends!!!!!

[TarzansKat]

What a riot about the DH and the ring tone! That's too cute.

I'll never forget the first time mine went off after I switched it.

Obviously, I chose music from POTC. It's called The Medallion Calls, and it's the theme you hear the very first time we see Jack Sparrow, when he's on top of the mast of that sinking boat.

Anyway, I was in a dressing room, and DH called me. And suddenly there was POTC music coming from my purse. I was almost hysterical. :lmao:

[pierresgirl]

I'm starting to figure out this new haircut. I still wish I had my old haircut back, but that's not gonna happen!

Here it is after dinner and drinks with friends tonight:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SRZOunWoinI/AAAAAAAAAXY/0Aq0mQ2ftek/s576/PB080008.JPG

You can't really tell from this pic how red it is. In the sunlight, though, holy red!!!

Looks great! In the blonde pics your ends look flipped out, can you do that with the cut or did she thin it out to much? Flat iron the top, and use a good round brush on the bottom ends to flip it out. This is terrible for me to say but I actually like Garnier Nutrisse hairspray, BAD STYLIST!!!! BUT Ecogirl left me a bunch of stuff she didn't want to take and I love the stuff. I was just hoping none of my clients would see me in that aisle in Walmart :rotfl2:

I also get SO bent outta shape if people don't follow MY schedule, I am like a commando about eveything but for certain reasons I need the control in my life (sounds like I saw my therapist yesterday, huh :lmao: ...well, I did! I needed one after the whole Bob fiasco!)

Good luck keeping on your schedule and feel free to call me anytime you want a touring parter like youself :yay: :hug: I'm nearly done with my report :sad1:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Too funny about the ring tone! Mine is When You Wish Upon a Star and when it accidentally rung one day in my 8th grade classroom, my students looked at me, sighed, and one of them said, "You know you have a serious obsession." :rotfl:

You are going to have a blast with your friends this weekend!!! :goodvibes

I guess we all qualify as having a serious obsession! :rotfl: Fortunately, most of my patients are pretty young, so they think it's pretty cool that I love Disney so much!

I can't wait for my friends to come!!!

Add me to the 'serious obsession' list. My phone rings to It's a Small World and Hakuna Matata daily. People do look when I'm in a store and It's a Small World belts out from my purse.

It's so nice to have a little Disney reminder every time the phone rings!

Awww you mentioned me in your PTR! :flower3: Thats so funny about your cell phone.

I really like how your hair came out! Super cute! It will take some time for you to figure out how to "wear it".

You are getting so close now. I hope you have a good weekend with your friends!!!!!

I had to give you credit since I stole your idea!

Thanks! :goodvibes

What a riot about the DH and the ring tone! That's too cute.

I'll never forget the first time mine went off after I switched it.

Obviously, I chose music from POTC. It's called The Medallion Calls, and it's the theme you hear the very first time we see Jack Sparrow, when he's on top of the mast of that sinking boat.

Anyway, I was in a dressing room, and DH called me. And suddenly there was POTC music coming from my purse. I was almost hysterical. :lmao:

:laughing:

Good ringtone choice!

I always forget when I change my ringtone and then I'm SHOCKED when the new song starts coming out of my purse or pocket!

Looks great! In the blonde pics your ends look flipped out, can you do that with the cut or did she thin it out to much? Flat iron the top, and use a good round brush on the bottom ends to flip it out. This is terrible for me to say but I actually like Garnier Nutrisse hairspray, BAD STYLIST!!!! BUT Ecogirl left me a bunch of stuff she didn't want to take and I love the stuff. I was just hoping none of my clients would see me in that aisle in Walmart :rotfl2:

I also get SO bent outta shape if people don't follow MY schedule, I am like a commando about eveything but for certain reasons I need the control in my life (sounds like I saw my therapist yesterday, huh :lmao: ...well, I did! I needed one after the whole Bob fiasco!)

Good luck keeping on your schedule and feel free to call me anytime you want a touring parter like youself :yay: :hug: I'm nearly done with my report :sad1:

Yeah, I think she thinned it out to much at the ends. I tried to flip it out the first time i styled it and it ended up looking crazy. So I think I need to get the bottom trimmed up a little bit. That stinks because I was loving the length of my hair.

Thanks for the tips, my long distance stylist!

Oh, man, hopefully I can avoid having any temper tantrums due to people straying from the schedule! I'm not sure what the chances of that are though!

It would be so fun to go around the parks with you! We could speedwalk to our hearts' content and not have anyone saying we're walking too fast!

[pierresgirl]

Anytime you need hair advice ask away! I took mine deeper last month but yesterday I put a deep violet blackish brown shade:lovestruc it! It's wicked shiny and next time I might do a little more violet, it so dark you only get hints but it looks fabu!

I am the temper tantrum/control queen, trying to get it under (via going back to therapy) control but alot of it is that I want things to go the RIGHT way (as in being on time, not staring at a map, having a plan,etc) That's why I was so happy to go to AK with Ecogirl. MADWALKIN' I say :thumbsup2 Girl, anytime you want to plan a trip with me, just say GO. I'm trying to plan a DCL for next year but everyone is dwindling on my. I. MUST. CONTROL. MY. TEMPER. :mad: :lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Anytime you need hair advice ask away! I took mine deeper last month but yesterday I put a deep violet blackish brown shade:lovestruc it! It's wicked shiny and next time I might do a little more violet, it so dark you only get hints but it looks fabu!

I am the temper tantrum/control queen, trying to get it under (via going back to therapy) control but alot of it is that I want things to go the RIGHT way (as in being on time, not staring at a map, having a plan,etc) That's why I was so happy to go to AK with Ecogirl. MADWALKIN' I say :thumbsup2 Girl, anytime you want to plan a trip with me, just say GO. I'm trying to plan a DCL for next year but everyone is dwindling on my. I. MUST. CONTROL. MY. TEMPER. :mad: :lmao:

Your hair sounds awesome! Some day I'll be brave enough to try a violet color!

I absolutely hear ya on wanting everything to go the RIGHT way! I feel like if everyone would just LISTEN TO ME, everyone would have FUN!!! :lmao: I think everyone in my family is used to that, but not my SIL! Hopefully, I can keep that on the DL on the trip!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I borrowed Ratatouille from one of my little patient's sisters today! She was also my supplier of the Little Mermaid. I think she loves being able to share her Disney stuff with me! Works for me! Not sure if I'll have time to watch Ratatouille tonight, but I can't wait to see it again. I love that movie!

I was at the grocery store yesterday and I saw in the checkout line that they have Disney gift cards there. So instead of going to the biggest-outlet mall-in-the world-in-which-I-can-never-find-the-Disney-Store, I can just buy our gift cards at the grocery store! :banana: That will also keep me from buying some shirts I don't need when I'm only supposed to be in there for gift cards!

[SwansLoveDisney]

My 3 girlfriends from high school had to cancel their trip this weekend. :sad2:

My friend's dog got bitten really badly by another dog this weekend and has a big wound that needs liquid stitches and antibiotics twice a day. None of the kennels will take a dog with an open wound. And her dog isn't supposed to be around other dogs till she heals, so none of the usual dog sitters can watch her as they all have dogs.

My other friend is a lawyer and her boss told her YESTERDAY that she can't take Friday off anymore (they were supposed to leave Friday morning) even though she asked for it off a MONTH ago!

So that leaves only one friend who is scared to fly by herself. She gave birth to a baby without drugs, but she's scared to fly by herself. :confused3

SOOO...no one is coming to visit this weekend. :sad1: Even though I'm sad, I kinda feel like God was trying to tell us that this trip should not happen. Like something bad may have happened if they came.

HOWEVER, we all decided that with the Southwest credits they will get for canceling their flights, we will all take a 30th birthday trip together next year. All four of us will turn 30 in 2009. So now we need to think of a great place to go! (Of course, Disney was the first thing I thought of, but I'm not sure they'll go for that.)

[MeMom]

It is a disappointment that the weekend didn't come through, but already having flights paid for an awesome 30th birthday celebration is a good thing!

Disney seems like an excellent choice for a celebration - so many different things to do for so many different tastes. If you could go one one of the actual birthday dates, that person could get a little break on their park ticket. If they won't go for Disney World, though, you could think about trying out one of the Disney Adventures. That would be pretty cool, too. Or maybe New York and a Disney Broadway play, with some shopping at World of Disney, naturally.

There are plenty of ways to throw a little Disney fix in there, but even if you do nothing remotely Disney, you girls will all have lots of fun together!

So, now that you have a free weekend, you have time to knit a few sweaters and scarves for the cold Chicago winters ahead of you! :)

[MAGICFOR2]

So sorry your friends can't come. But, as you say, everything happens for a reason - here's to a great 30th celebration! :banana:

[Charleston Princess]

Sorry to hear that your friends aren't coming after all :(. Hope the 30th celebration is so wonderful that it makes up for this missed weekend!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

It is a disappointment that the weekend didn't come through, but already having flights paid for an awesome 30th birthday celebration is a good thing!

Disney seems like an excellent choice for a celebration - so many different things to do for so many different tastes. If you could go one one of the actual birthday dates, that person could get a little break on their park ticket. If they won't go for Disney World, though, you could think about trying out one of the Disney Adventures. That would be pretty cool, too. Or maybe New York and a Disney Broadway play, with some shopping at World of Disney, naturally.

There are plenty of ways to throw a little Disney fix in there, but even if you do nothing remotely Disney, you girls will all have lots of fun together!

So, now that you have a free weekend, you have time to knit a few sweaters and scarves for the cold Chicago winters ahead of you! :)

I completely forgot about the birthday offer at Disney World. That is a good point!

I think it would be so fun to go to Disney World with a bunch of my best girlfriends. Let's hope they think the same way. But you're right...whatever we do, we can sneak in a little Disney. And we're bound to have a wonderful time no matter what our plans may be!

Oh my goodness! Speaking of sweaters and scarves, I have been looking at my clothes to make sure I have everything I need for Disney. I know I'm gonna need layers for Disney. The evenings will probably be pretty cool. Well, I have discovered that I have SO FEW cold weather clothes. I think 3 years was just the perfect amount of time to stay here to allow me to donate almost all of my cold weather clothes. Time for some shopping!

So sorry your friends can't come. But, as you say, everything happens for a reason - here's to a great 30th celebration! :banana:

Yes, I can't help but feel that this trip was just not supposed to happen. There were too many things that happened to tell us that.

And I am SO excited about the 30th birthday celebration! My friends are all dreading turning 30, but I'm excited about it. We've all made some major accomplishments in our 30 years on this Earth, and it's time to celebrate that!

Sorry to hear that your friends aren't coming after all :(. Hope the 30th celebration is so wonderful that it makes up for this missed weekend!!!

Yes, hopefully, we can plan a celebration that will blow this canceled weekend out of the water!

[SwansLoveDisney]

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY, I WILL BE AT DISNEY WORLD!

I was looking at our flight confirmation yesterday and I was reminded that our flight is at 6:10 a.m. :scared1:

I guess I'll be up at 3:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving! But I'll get up at any time of the morning/night if it means I'm going to Disney World!

Yesterday, we confirmed with our friends that they are able to watch our dogs during our trip. We are very fortunate to have friends that actually LIKE to watch our dogs. That saves us so much money and so much worry!

Oh, I'm SO excited!!!!!:hyper:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Two weeks from today, we are going to be at DHS for the first time since it has been called DHS.

Hopefully, we'll get there early enough to catch this show
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SRxGUb2N6BI/AAAAAAAAAYo/yiokLiz2jlc/s128/PA280013.JPG

And maybe do some drawings
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SRxGZnx5p-I/AAAAAAAAAZk/zcHqtWy6a-8/s128/PA290048.JPG

And ride a super fun ride
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SRxGWurebiI/AAAAAAAAAYw/-0rK0khQwko/s128/PA290034.JPG

I did a 2 mile walk with the dogs this morning. Hopefully, I'll get one of those in every day till the trip! I am SO going to be ready for rope drop action!

[JaxJags08]

I'm sorry your friends couldn't make the trip, but you're right - it seems like it really wasn't meant to be. I hope your friend's dog gets better soon. Poor puppy! :sad2:

OMG, a 6am flight! :eek: Can we expect a pic of your DH with "the look" for having to get up so early? :lmao: It'll be great, though. You'll have the whole Thanksgiving day at Disney!:thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

Can you tell I'm not getting ANY work done this morning? :rotfl:

I just ordered a pair of crocs from shoebuy.com with a 10 dollar off coupon code. I couldn't decide whether I should buy a pair or not, but with the 10 dollar off coupon, how could I resist?

My mom was able to use the coupon too to get herself a pair of crocs!

Yay!

Also, I received a 30% off old navy coupon today, so I'm going to head over there to see if there is anything I NEED for the trip!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm sorry your friends couldn't make the trip, but you're right - it seems like it really wasn't meant to be. I hope your friend's dog gets better soon. Poor puppy! :sad2:

OMG, a 6am flight! :eek: Can we expect a pic of your DH with "the look" for having to get up so early? :lmao: It'll be great, though. You'll have the whole Thanksgiving day at Disney!:thumbsup2

Oh, I'm sure there will be many pictures of "the look" from this trip! You can count on that!

I feel so bad for my friend's dog (Paisley). I also feel bad for our other friend whose dog bit Paisley. He feels like it's his fault that Paisley got bitten, but they were just being dogs. And Paisley is on the mend and will be ready to play with her dog friends again soon!

[xoktenox]

Aww I'm sorry that your friends cant come :guilty: I believe what you do though, that there has to be a reason why this all happened, preventing them from coming. Maybe you are destined to take another Disney trip for your 30th! :thumbsup2 And there's always something you NEED at Old Navy...they always have good buys there too so its a win-win! :goodvibes


2 weeks and you're in Disney!!:banana:

[Charleston Princess]

I can't believe that your trip is so close -- how did it sneak up on us like that??? :laughing:

Was that your drawing of Minnie? If so, you are a way better artist than any of us at my house!

[pierresgirl]

That really stinks big time about your friends not being able to go :hug: ALTHOUGH doing a big 30th next year would be awesome! :dance3:

I LOVE Ratatioulle!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Aww I'm sorry that your friends cant come :guilty: I believe what you do though, that there has to be a reason why this all happened, preventing them from coming. Maybe you are destined to take another Disney trip for your 30th! :thumbsup2 And there's always something you NEED at Old Navy...they always have good buys there too so its a win-win! :goodvibes


2 weeks and you're in Disney!!:banana:

You're right...there were some things I NEEDED at Old Navy...two shirts!

Yay for 2 weeks! :yay:

I can't believe that your trip is so close -- how did it sneak up on us like that??? :laughing:

Was that your drawing of Minnie? If so, you are a way better artist than any of us at my house!

When I started this pre-trip 14 years ago, I thought this trip would never come. I have to say, though, that the past year has FLOWN by. Thanks for sticking around for my whole TR!!!

That was my drawing of Minnie. I was shocked that it came out looking even remotely like Minnie! My brother is a wonderful artist, so I'm curious to see what his animation academy drawing(s) will look like!

That really stinks big time about your friends not being able to go :hug: ALTHOUGH doing a big 30th next year would be awesome! :dance3:

I LOVE Ratatioulle!

Yeah, I'm still kinda sad about my girls not coming. I had already bought special food for the weekend and everything. Guess I'll have to eat it all myself. ;) I am stoked about planning a 30th birthday trip. It's looking like it's going to be a spa weekend...we just have to figure out where!

Ratatouille is on my to-do list this weekend!

[MeMom]

Yeah, I'm still kinda sad about my girls not coming. I had already bought special food for the weekend and everything. Guess I'll have to eat it all myself. ;) I am stoked about planning a 30th birthday trip. It's looking like it's going to be a spa weekend...we just have to figure out where!

Ratatouille is on my to-do list this weekend!

Or you could pack it up and bring it with you and we could have a picnic out in the UK garden! :rotfl:

We have Ratatouille, but I can't find it anywhere. Drew watches some of the Pixar ones sometimes, and I think he may have taken it off and left it a someone else's house. I like that movie, except for the part where he's in the jar. I can't stand that part.

Two weeks from today, we'll all be waking up in Disney World. Yay, us!

[Charleston Princess]

Or you could pack it up and bring it with you and we could have a picnic out in the UK garden! :rotfl:

We have Ratatouille, but I can't find it anywhere. Drew watches some of the Pixar ones sometimes, and I think he may have taken it off and left it a someone else's house. I like that movie, except for the part where he's in the jar. I can't stand that part.

Two weeks from today, we'll all be waking up in Disney World. Yay, us!

I love Ratatouille, too, but I have a thing about rodents of any sort (they totally creep me out) and the scenes were there are hundreds of rats tends to give me the heebie jeebies!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Or you could pack it up and bring it with you and we could have a picnic out in the UK garden! :rotfl:

Oh, that would be SO nice! :cloud9:

We have Ratatouille, but I can't find it anywhere. Drew watches some of the Pixar ones sometimes, and I think he may have taken it off and left it a someone else's house. I like that movie, except for the part where he's in the jar. I can't stand that part.

Yes, I would imagine that jar scene would bring on the claustrophobia big time!

Two weeks from today, we'll all be waking up in Disney World. Yay, us!

Yay!!! :banana:

Waking up in Disney World is the BEST feeling.



I love Ratatouille, too, but I have a thing about rodents of any sort (they totally creep me out) and the scenes were there are hundreds of rats tends to give me the heebie jeebies!

I guess I block out the fact that Ratatouille is actually a rat when I watch the movie!

[SwansLoveDisney]

As MeMom mentioned, 2 weeks from today, we will be waking up in Disney World. DH and I may or may not have partaken in Black Friday sales online at midnight and we may or may not have a hard time getting out of bed for rope drop at MK!

We'll walk up this street (but it will be decorated for a different holiday!)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SR2Qks0czUI/AAAAAAAAAa0/5Cx7aF3v_RI/s576/PA270170.JPG

We'll see this magnificent sight
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SR2QmJFyLmI/AAAAAAAAAa8/JJunxGPHEOk/s400/PA270173.JPG

I hope to get one of my favorite treats in the whole World
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SR2Qn_FJeoI/AAAAAAAAAbE/KKGB5Lp9H60/s400/PA270189.JPG

And we'll go on some rides, including this one
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SR2QpiWVr1I/AAAAAAAAAbM/ok0ssfJkR3w/s576/P1020855.JPG

Is this window decoration still there? I loved it!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SR2Qrf3_0fI/AAAAAAAAAbU/7Ob0tCS2Wxg/s576/PA270194.JPG

[xoktenox]

I'm more envious than words can describe :laughing: That window decoration is sooo cute too princess:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm more envious than words can describe :laughing: That window decoration is sooo cute too princess:

You'll be there soon too! :goodvibes

I loved that window!

[SwansLoveDisney]

This morning, someone came and bought our grill. :banana: That was the last of our items to be sold!

So I headed over to the rip-off Coinstar machine with a big ol' bag of change and got my paper money.

Then I visited the Disney Store, where I got some giftcards with the money from the change and the things we have sold. DH and I are now the proud owners of 3 Disney gift cards totaling 230 dollars! :yay:

They're wintery gift cards. So cute!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SSCm8AenZkI/AAAAAAAAAdg/aJ9ROVZ1SWI/s576/PB160004.JPG

But I did not escape the Disney Store with gift cards only. You see, everything in the store was an extra 25% off today.

And they had a shirt that I have been visiting on DisneyShopping.com! The shirt was marked down to 4.99 and then it was an extra 25% off. So I got this cutie for less than 4 dollars!

The front
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SSCm-6B5nrI/AAAAAAAAAdo/AFxtkD4iNbg/s576/PB160006.JPG
The back
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SSCnAniwbeI/AAAAAAAAAdw/RC2OunF9kyc/s576/PB160007.JPG

11 days left!!!

[stitcharoo]

breanna:
haha
i love all the people going!
everyone has different views on disney! :grouphug:
haha
i love your dogs, they are so cute. Indy is adorable! :cutie:

i'll be reading more, i'm addicted to this site because my family is going in december! we just started writing our pre-trip report!

[xoktenox]

OMG I love that shirt!! What a steal :yay:

I keep going on ebay and forcing myself to NOT hit the bid or buy it now buttons. I have a serious shopping problem...


...to prove it I have been looking at...DUN DUN DUN...



crocs. :confused3 If you remember I told you back when you were having your shoe dilemma that I was NOT a croc person. But the more I look at them and think of how comfy they must be the more I want to get them...:eek:


Enough about me, congrats on all the Disney $$ and the adorable shirt :goodvibes

[stitcharoo]

hahaha
i love those costumes!
:banana:

[Roxychica7]

Woo hoo on the grill being sold!! You go guys! 11 days left, I'm so excited for you! And a GREAT steal on that shirt! Too cute! :thumbsup2

[TarzansKat]

I love that shirt! That will look so adorable on you! :goodvibes

And congratulations on selling the grill and getting your gift cards! My goodness, your trip is fast approaching, I am so excited for you. :goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

Love the shirt and I am such a sucker that I am in love with the gift card, too! 11 days! Oh, Julie, you are so close to single digits!!! :banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

breanna:
haha
i love all the people going!
everyone has different views on disney! :grouphug:
haha
i love your dogs, they are so cute. Indy is adorable! :cutie:

i'll be reading more, i'm addicted to this site because my family is going in december! we just started writing our pre-trip report!

Hello! Thanks for reading! :goodvibes

I have to say that I agree that Indy is adorable.

You're going to have so much fun on your trip!

OMG I love that shirt!! What a steal :yay:

I keep going on ebay and forcing myself to NOT hit the bid or buy it now buttons. I have a serious shopping problem...


...to prove it I have been looking at...DUN DUN DUN...



crocs. :confused3 If you remember I told you back when you were having your shoe dilemma that I was NOT a croc person. But the more I look at them and think of how comfy they must be the more I want to get them...:eek:


Enough about me, congrats on all the Disney $$ and the adorable shirt :goodvibes

Thank you!

I also have a serious shopping problem. This weekend, there was a 30% off coupon for Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. Well, I spent WAY too much time and money at all 3 stores!

OH MY GOODNESS!!! You're going to be a Crocs convert. I'm telling you, they're UGLY, but SO comfortable. You won't even want to wear ANY other shoes while you're at Disney World. You can always find good discount codes for shoebuy.com, so you could probably get a pair pretty cheap! :thumbsup2



hahaha
i love those costumes!
:banana:

Thank you!! :)

Woo hoo on the grill being sold!! You go guys! 11 days left, I'm so excited for you! And a GREAT steal on that shirt! Too cute! :thumbsup2

Now I keep looking for more things we can sell! But we've pretty much donated everything we don't need, so I think I'm all out of sellable items! Maybe I'll see what I can find in DH's closet...:lmao:

Thanks! :goodvibes

I love that shirt! That will look so adorable on you! :goodvibes

And congratulations on selling the grill and getting your gift cards! My goodness, your trip is fast approaching, I am so excited for you. :goodvibes

Thanks TK!

The trip is very quickly approaching. I feel like we're in a time crunch right now! So much to do with the move and the trip and only 11 days till we leave. Oh well...it'll all get done!

Love the shirt and I am such a sucker that I am in love with the gift card, too! 11 days! Oh, Julie, you are so close to single digits!!! :banana:

Those gift cards are so cute, aren't they? I think you need one!

You're right...single digits are SO close! :yay:

[Roxychica7]

Now I keep looking for more things we can sell! But we've pretty much donated everything we don't need, so I think I'm all out of sellable items! Maybe I'll see what I can find in DH's closet...:lmao:

Thanks! :goodvibes

Hahaha! :lmao: We definitely think on the same page. Dbf is always saying, "You're going to sell the clothes off my back if I'm not watching" Oh my gosh, too funny, girl! You see what you can find though in the deep reaches of the closet, if he doesn't know it's there, he won't miss it :rotfl:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hahaha! :lmao: We definitely think on the same page. Dbf is always saying, "You're going to sell the clothes off my back if I'm not watching" Oh my gosh, too funny, girl! You see what you can find though in the deep reaches of the closet, if he doesn't know it's there, he won't miss it :rotfl:

:rotfl:

I'm sure I'll find a few more things...

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm going to Disney World in TEN DAYS!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it!

I have begun packing. I already have SO much stuff in the suitcase. But no clothes yet! I am going to have to seriously weed out the items in that suitcase. That's why I have to start packing so early...so I have time to eliminate all the unnecessary stuff that I pack!

[lisalonglash]

I'm going to Disney World in TEN DAYS!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it!

I have begun packing. I already have SO much stuff in the suitcase. But no clothes yet! I am going to have to seriously weed out the items in that suitcase. That's why I have to start packing so early...so I have time to eliminate all the unnecessary stuff that I pack!

:lmao: Have fun packing - I love packing for vacations :goodvibes Oh, and your hair looks fabulous! :thumbsup2

[wdwgirl03]

Yay for ten days! You're so close!

[Roxychica7]

Double yey for 10 days!!! woo hoo!!! :cool1:

[Charleston Princess]

Let me add my yeay -- I guess that makes it a triple yeay for ten days!

[DisMomAmy]

I'm going to Disney World in TEN DAYS!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it!

I have begun packing. I already have SO much stuff in the suitcase. But no clothes yet! I am going to have to seriously weed out the items in that suitcase. That's why I have to start packing so early...so I have time to eliminate all the unnecessary stuff that I pack!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[luvfigment]

YAY for 10 more days!!! I am sorry I have ben MIA things have been really hectic here. I hope you have a great trip!

[xoktenox]

WOO HOO TEN DAYS!!:yay: :yay: :yay:

[SwansLoveDisney]

:lmao: Have fun packing - I love packing for vacations :goodvibes Oh, and your hair looks fabulous! :thumbsup2

I love packing for vacations too! Any and all vacations! Except ski vacations. I hate packing for those!

Thanks for the hair comment! :goodvibes

Yay for ten days! You're so close!

Double yey for 10 days!!! woo hoo!!! :cool1:

:banana:

Let me add my yeay -- I guess that makes it a triple yeay for ten days!

:cool1:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:yay:

YAY for 10 more days!!! I am sorry I have ben MIA things have been really hectic here. I hope you have a great trip!

HELLO!!! I was wondering where you disappeared to! I absolutely understand life getting hectic.

Thank you!

WOO HOO TEN DAYS!!:yay: :yay: :yay:

:dance3:

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Julie, I think you are at single digits today! :rolleyes1

[MeMom]

I looked at our forecast. Temperatures range from 53 low to 77 high, with very little rain. I hope that holds true.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh, Julie, I think you are at single digits today! :rolleyes1

I think you might be right...

I looked at our forecast. Temperatures range from 53 low to 77 high, with very little rain. I hope that holds true.

I REALLY hope the very little rain part holds true!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Anyone in the mood for a dance?!?

A single digit dance?

That's right!!! Only 9 days remain!!!

So dance with me!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

:yay: :yay: :yay:

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

:jumping1: party:

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

:rockband:

[JaxJags08]

Woohoo!!! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2:

[MAGICFOR2]

I'll dance with you!

:cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :ccat: :donald: :sulley: :tigger: :mickeyjum :dogdance: :goofy: :dumbo: :stitch: :simba: :bounce: :jumping3: :jumping1: party:

[Roxychica7]

:cheer2: :woohoo: Woo Hoo for single digits!!!!:cheer2: :woohoo:

[lisalonglash]

Now that your countdown can be shown on just your two hands, it's time to boogie!
:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :dance3: :yay: pixiedust: :dancer: party: :jumping1: :rainbow: :jumping2: :Pinkbounc :jumping3: :bounce:

and my favourite dancing dude just for you:
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[xoktenox]

yayyyy single digit dayss!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3::dance3: :dance3: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Woohoo!!! :banana: :cool1: :woohoo: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2:

Thanks for dancing with me!

I'll dance with you!



Thank you for that fabulous dance!

:cheer2: :woohoo: Woo Hoo for single digits!!!!:cheer2: :woohoo:

Thanks for sharing the dance with me!

Now that your countdown can be shown on just your two hands, it's time to boogie!

and my favourite dancing dude just for you:
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Wow! THanks for that dance party!

yayyyy single digit dayss!!

Thanks for a wild dance party!

[Nicole786]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh dear! I need a vacation right now. I have been telling all my clients that I'm moving and it's so emotionally draining.

Everyone is pretty upset. Some are upset to lose me, specifically. Some are upset to just be losing a P.T. in general. Either way, it stinks. One of the moms said today "I thought we'd just have you forever." Yesterday, one of the moms started crying. Which made me cry. Which was hard to stop. Most of the moms tell me flat out "No. You can't leave. I won't let you." Or something along those lines. I feel like I am letting so many people down. I keep telling myself that these kids have had me for up to 2.5 years and it's okay for me to move on, but it's still so hard.

After Thursday, I will have told every single family. It will be a huge relief to be done with that.

Then I just have to tell the family of my little sister from Big Brothers/Big Sisters. That is going to be terribly hard.

Thanks for listening. Today was a hard day and I just needed to vent! (Not that I haven't been venting ALL night to DH! We even had to go get a Blizzard from Dairy Queen to make it better!)

[SwansLoveDisney]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1:

Thanks Nicole!

[MeMom]

Boy, when you people dance, you really go all out, don't ya????

You guys are obviously much younger than I am. ;)

Julie, sorry this is all so emotionally draining on you. The trip will give you a lot of happiness. I know your families are going to miss you so much, not just as a therapist, but as a sweet friend in their lives. This is one of those situations where you really understand the phrase, "Our loss is their gain." I know I felt the same way when we lost two assistant principals. They were promoted to principals at other schools, and I really did feel exactly like that - we were losing good, good people, and some new teachers were being lucky enough to get them. You'll miss your 'old' families, but think of the lucky new families out there that will be so fortunate to have you coming to them.

The Little Sister thing - that may be pretty hard. I'll pray that she'll get another good woman that will step up and be as good to her as I know you have been.


Ice cream does have a way of making life easier, doesn't it? :)

[mkluvsmickey]

Boy - where have I been? :confused3 I can't believe you are down to 8 DAYS!!!! :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :cool1: :woohoo: :yay:

I love the shirt you got at Disney Store - so cute! :love:

[TarzansKat]

I'm late!

Can I still dance?

:banana: :banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:

YAY!

Sorry you're going through such an emotional experience in leaving work. I know it's hard, but if you can somehow turn it around and look at it as how blessed they felt to have you in their lives, and that is very, very special. Of course they don't want to lose someone as great as you are! I mean, this may be "just" an internet message board, but the type of person you are just comes shining on through each of your posts, and that's someone wonderful! :hug:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Julie, sorry this is all so emotionally draining on you. The trip will give you a lot of happiness. I know your families are going to miss you so much, not just as a therapist, but as a sweet friend in their lives. This is one of those situations where you really understand the phrase, "Our loss is their gain." I know I felt the same way when we lost two assistant principals. They were promoted to principals at other schools, and I really did feel exactly like that - we were losing good, good people, and some new teachers were being lucky enough to get them. You'll miss your 'old' families, but think of the lucky new families out there that will be so fortunate to have you coming to them.

The Little Sister thing - that may be pretty hard. I'll pray that she'll get another good woman that will step up and be as good to her as I know you have been.


Ice cream does have a way of making life easier, doesn't it? :)

Yes, ice cream makes EVERYTHING in life easier!

Thank you for giving me a little perspective on this situation, MeMom. I never expected this to be so difficult. You're absolutely right, though...I should try to focus on my future families, rather than dwelling on the old ones.

Boy - where have I been? :confused3 I can't believe you are down to 8 DAYS!!!! :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :cool1: :woohoo: :yay:

I love the shirt you got at Disney Store - so cute! :love:

Thanks for the dance!

I love that shirt too. It was a little bit too big when I tried it on, but I'm hoping I can shrink it some when I wash and dry it!

I'm late!

Can I still dance?

:banana: :banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:

YAY!

Sorry you're going through such an emotional experience in leaving work. I know it's hard, but if you can somehow turn it around and look at it as how blessed they felt to have you in their lives, and that is very, very special. Of course they don't want to lose someone as great as you are! I mean, this may be "just" an internet message board, but the type of person you are just comes shining on through each of your posts, and that's someone wonderful! :hug:

Of course you can still dance! And thanks for that awesome dance!

You are totally right...I need to try to focus on the time and care that I have given to these families, rather than the fact that I am leaving.

And thanks for your sweet words. :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

8 days!!!


I know 8 days is not long to wait, but I wanna go NOW!!!!!!

My excitement is growing rapidly!

Now I have to go obsess over the weather forecast!

[tinkerbell87512]

Wohoooooo 8 days to go!!! I'm so jealous. I haven't even been home 24 hours and I'm ready to go back! Take tonnnnnns of pics!:banana:

[xoktenox]

Oh dear! I need a vacation right now. I have been telling all my clients that I'm moving and it's so emotionally draining.

Everyone is pretty upset. Some are upset to lose me, specifically. Some are upset to just be losing a P.T. in general. Either way, it stinks. One of the moms said today "I thought we'd just have you forever." Yesterday, one of the moms started crying. Which made me cry. Which was hard to stop. Most of the moms tell me flat out "No. You can't leave. I won't let you." Or something along those lines. I feel like I am letting so many people down. I keep telling myself that these kids have had me for up to 2.5 years and it's okay for me to move on, but it's still so hard.

After Thursday, I will have told every single family. It will be a huge relief to be done with that.

Then I just have to tell the family of my little sister from Big Brothers/Big Sisters. That is going to be terribly hard.

Thanks for listening. Today was a hard day and I just needed to vent! (Not that I haven't been venting ALL night to DH! We even had to go get a Blizzard from Dairy Queen to make it better!)

Aww I'm sorry about the emotional time at work :guilty: You know you'll get through it and so will everyone else but I can imagine its really hard now.

On the bright side, 8 day!!! :banana: :banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Wohoooooo 8 days to go!!! I'm so jealous. I haven't even been home 24 hours and I'm ready to go back! Take tonnnnnns of pics!:banana:

Yay! :banana:

Welcome back!

I will definitely take tons of pics. And so will my brother, and my mom, and my sister-in-law. So we'll have PLENTY to choose from!



Aww I'm sorry about the emotional time at work :guilty: You know you'll get through it and so will everyone else but I can imagine its really hard now.

On the bright side, 8 day!!! :banana: :banana:


:banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yuck!

I've been sick at home all day today with the flu. I am finally starting to feel a little better.

As much as it stinks to be sick right now, I am glad I am getting it out of my system before the trip. I certainly don't want to be sick when we're at Disney World.

My crocs are supposed to arrive in the mail tomorrow. I hope they get here because I want to be able to break them in a little bit before the trip.

Now I'm just waiting for the season finale of America's Next Top Model and praying that I feel better tomorrow so I can go to work!

[SwansLoveDisney]

ONE WEEK!

SEVEN DAYS!

And only 5 of those are work days!

I just placed my order on costco.com for 2 cases of bottled water to be delivered to Pop Century. I normally don't buy bottled water for several reasons, but I know I would be forking over 2 or 3 dollars per bottle at the parks a couple times a day. This way, I got 48 bottles of water for 12 dollars! Of course, DH and I will share with my parents and my brother and SIL.

Since I was sick yesterday, I wasn't eating much of anything. So, instead of eating, I looked at menus of Disney restaurants online. I have pretty much chosen everything I will eat for the whole week. :rotfl:

[MAGICFOR2]

Hope you feel better, Julie. I'm sorry it is so hard to leave your job. I know your families will miss you. It shows how much you care, when the emotions are draining for you as well.

The Big Sister one has got to be hard. I know how attached I am to the kids on our bus ministry for church. At least you can still be pen pals.

Yeah for a week! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[MeMom]

ONE WEEK!

SEVEN DAYS!



Since I was sick yesterday, I wasn't eating much of anything. So, instead of eating, I looked at menus of Disney restaurants online. I have pretty much chosen everything I will eat for the whole week. :rotfl:

Good morning! I'm glad we're all putting in our sick days before next week!!! I'm in my bed under two blankets right now, and I'm freezing! This is the first day of school I have had to miss this year.

On the bright side, I am going to do my packing today, so that should help me feel somewhat better.
Later.
When I get out of the bed. ;)

[Charleston Princess]

So where will you be this time next week, Julie? :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hope you feel better, Julie. I'm sorry it is so hard to leave your job. I know your families will miss you. It shows how much you care, when the emotions are draining for you as well.

The Big Sister one has got to be hard. I know how attached I am to the kids on our bus ministry for church. At least you can still be pen pals.

Yeah for a week! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks! I'm feeling better today. Just a tiny headache remaining, but I can deal with that.

Yeah, the big sister thing is going to be very hard. I pray every night that my little sister will continue down the path I have tried to show her.

I can't believe we're down to one week!


Good morning! I'm glad we're all putting in our sick days before next week!!! I'm in my bed under two blankets right now, and I'm freezing! This is the first day of school I have had to miss this year.

On the bright side, I am going to do my packing today, so that should help me feel somewhat better.
Later.
When I get out of the bed. ;)

Take care of yourself today!

I'm impressed that this is the first day of school you have missed!

So where will you be this time next week, Julie? :goodvibes

Why, this time next week, I'll be on an airplane destined for my favorite place in the whole wide world!!!! :dance3:

[TarzansKat]

Hope you feel better soon, hon! :goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

You are getting so close, Julie!!! Are you going to pack this weekend???

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hope you feel better soon, hon! :goodvibes

Thanks! I'm all better now! I'm so happy I got that over with before the trip!

You are getting so close, Julie!!! Are you going to pack this weekend???

I can't believe how close the trip is!!!

Oh, I started packing a long time ago! :rotfl: All that's left to pack now is clothes and stuff that I use every day. This weekend, I have lots of laundry to do!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey everyone! It's Friday!!! :banana:

And not just any Friday. It's the LAST Friday before I leave for Disney World!!! :yay:

Only 6 days left!

I just checked the weather forecast, which goes up to next Sunday, and it's looking like 71 to 74 degrees for the highs and sunny or partly sunny. No rain in the forecast so far. :woohoo: I wonder if weather in the low 70s is going to seem cold to us? We're still in the mid-80s here in Phoenix! I guess I don't really care what the temp is as long as I'm there!!!

Happy Friday!

[JaxJags08]

I've been MIA lately and just caught up. I'm glad your over the sickness and am sorry about the rough times at work. It sounds like you've been a great presence in all of their lives and it's amazing that you can have such an influence like that in your job. You make me want to go back to school and get a PT degree!

I've been checking the weather too and it looks like it's going to be really nice! I'm a couple of hours north of WDW and we've been getting some cold fronts (highs in the upper 50's & 60's, lows in the 20's & 30's), but it looks like they'll be gone by the beginning of next week.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I've been MIA lately and just caught up. I'm glad your over the sickness and am sorry about the rough times at work. It sounds like you've been a great presence in all of their lives and it's amazing that you can have such an influence like that in your job. You make me want to go back to school and get a PT degree!

I've been checking the weather too and it looks like it's going to be really nice! I'm a couple of hours north of WDW and we've been getting some cold fronts (highs in the upper 50's & 60's, lows in the 20's & 30's), but it looks like they'll be gone by the beginning of next week.

My job is definitely a rewarding job. It has its challenges, but I do love it. It's so hard to move on though!

I am so happy that the weather is going to be nice. :goodvibes As long as it doesn't rain too much, I will be a very happy girl.

I'll just make sure I pack a variety of clothes!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I got my new crocs in the mail yesterday! I've been wearing them all day today to try to break them in before the trip.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SScLA86F1hI/AAAAAAAAAes/W1k8qmLt9Uk/s640/PB210001.JPG

I've also been packing little by little over the past couple weeks. Here's my progress thus far

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_oWtL9Aw1CAw/SScLJrjrAiI/AAAAAAAAAe0/hn6snPq7AW8/s640/PB210005.JPG

Of course it will be more organized when I do the final pack.

I need to wash clothes this weekend and then I can start packing the clothes.

[pierresgirl]

Hi Jules- I didn't realize you were sick but you're right: better get it out of your system now than be ill while you are there! Nothing better than sitting and planning all your meals out..... :thumbsup2 HUGE hugs on the client leaving. When is your set off date? Mine would be so bummed if I left but I keep telling them I'll let them know when I get my own place. I DO have a client who specializes in autism and is leaving her practice in RI to be in CT (her and her dh live here but they both have a massive commute) and I'd been hearing how sad she is to leave her "kids" :hug: to you!

BTW you are my race girl (I know you've done it too!) but I forgot to mention it was 32* outside, :cold:

Love the Crocs, I wants the pink Croc mammoths with the Red Sox logo on them. I went to the Croc store in Boston 2 weeks ago, SO cool!!!!

[xoktenox]

5 days now! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:



Question about crocs...size wise, how do they run? The same as I would get in sneakers or what? Thanks in advance :goodvibes

[mrsksomeday]

Your trip is so close!! I am glad you got over being sick before your vacation.

:hug: It had to be so hard to tell your clients that you were leaving and I know you really care about your "little sister", like another poster said maybe you can be pen pals?

I hope you have a wonderful time, I can't wait to see all the pictures!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hi Jules- I didn't realize you were sick but you're right: better get it out of your system now than be ill while you are there! Nothing better than sitting and planning all your meals out..... :thumbsup2 HUGE hugs on the client leaving. When is your set off date? Mine would be so bummed if I left but I keep telling them I'll let them know when I get my own place. I DO have a client who specializes in autism and is leaving her practice in RI to be in CT (her and her dh live here but they both have a massive commute) and I'd been hearing how sad she is to leave her "kids" :hug: to you!

BTW you are my race girl (I know you've done it too!) but I forgot to mention it was 32* outside, :cold:

Love the Crocs, I wants the pink Croc mammoths with the Red Sox logo on them. I went to the Croc store in Boston 2 weeks ago, SO cool!!!!

I'm all better now...no more sickness! And I plan on using hand sanitizer like a maniac this week. I kind of already do use it like a maniac, but I will take extra precautions this week so as to avoid any more sicknesses before the trip.

I now only have 2 more families to tell that I'm leaving. Last week was a rough one, let me tell ya!

The crocs mammoths look SOOO comfy!!!

I've never been to a crocs store, but I think it would mean trouble for me. I LOVE Boston!


5 days now! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:



Question about crocs...size wise, how do they run? The same as I would get in sneakers or what? Thanks in advance :goodvibes

Yay for 5 days!!!

I normally wear a size 9 and sometimes 9.5 in shoes, but I order my crocs in a size 10. They're supposed to be pretty big on your feet. I would definitely try them on before you order them. If they feel like they fit just right, then they're probably too small. Weird, huh?

Seems like you're coming over to the crocs side...
:rotfl:



Your trip is so close!! I am glad you got over being sick before your vacation.

:hug: It had to be so hard to tell your clients that you were leaving and I know you really care about your "little sister", like another poster said maybe you can be pen pals?

I hope you have a wonderful time, I can't wait to see all the pictures!

I am also glad I got the sickness over with!

I told my little sister's mom yesterday about our move. She told my little sister today. Then they came over today for a meeting with my friend who's a nutritionist. While they were here, I chatted with my little sis about how we'll keep in touch with letters, phone calls, and emails. She said there was a bunch of Christmas stuff she wanted to do with me this year and she's sad we won't have time to fit it in. :sad2: But I'm going to try my hardest to fit as much Christmas stuff in a possible before December 20 (our move date)!!!

You know there will be TONS of pics!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Only FIVE days left till the trip!!! :banana:

I am SOOO ready for this vacation! :hyper:

I have a question...are the counter service restaurants pretty much the same at all the resorts? I was thinking of doing a monorail resort tour one day and I'm wondering if there is a specific resort at which we should eat? Out of the monorail resorts, which would you choose for counter service? Thanks!!!

[xoktenox]

Thanks for the croc info. I hate to admit it but I think you're right, I am coming over to the croc side :laughing: I still think they're hideously ugly BUT if they're as comfortable as everyone says they are (which I'm assuming they are since it seems EVERYONE wears them) then it's worth it. Do you know where I can find any of the discount codes people seem to use to get them? I fit into kids sizes in shoes so that will save me some money on them but I'm cheap and any savings will help. (I have big thighs and a big butt and my feet are so small that, according to a friend of mine, it looks like I'm about to tip over sometimes :rotfl2: )

I wish I could help you with the counter service question but I've never been to any of the monorail resorts (sad, I know). Your trip is so close and my jealousy-meter is rising daily :lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Thanks for the croc info. I hate to admit it but I think you're right, I am coming over to the croc side :laughing: I still think they're hideously ugly BUT if they're as comfortable as everyone says they are (which I'm assuming they are since it seems EVERYONE wears them) then it's worth it. Do you know where I can find any of the discount codes people seem to use to get them? I fit into kids sizes in shoes so that will save me some money on them but I'm cheap and any savings will help. (I have big thighs and a big butt and my feet are so small that, according to a friend of mine, it looks like I'm about to tip over sometimes :rotfl2: )

I wish I could help you with the counter service question but I've never been to any of the monorail resorts (sad, I know). Your trip is so close and my jealousy-meter is rising daily :lmao:

Oh, the crocs will look SO much better on your feet because your feet are so small! So there's one reason to be thankful for tiny feet. I look like I'm wearing clown shoes when I wear crocs because my feet are so darn big!

For a discount code, I would go to the site shoebuy.com and sign up for email updates. They send coupons/codes pretty often. And they have free shipping and free return shipping, which is awesome.

[TarzansKat]

So excited, your trip is SO close! :goodvibes

On the monorail resorts, I think basic counter service is the same. The only reason I would recommend the Poly (even though it can be a bit hectic at times) is because they have Dole Whip on tap. Oh, yeah baby. Yum, yum. :lmao:

[Charleston Princess]

Julie -- you are down to four days! :banana:

I was actually going to say the same thing as TarzansKat -- the Poly has Dole Whips in their counter service area, so I would totally stop there. On the other hand, there is that Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian, so I would totally buy some gingerbread from there.

Also, check out allears at their menus -- they have all the resort counter service ones.

[TarzansKat]

Julie -- you are down to four days! :banana:

I was actually going to say the same thing as TarzansKat -- the Poly has Dole Whips in their counter service area, so I would totally stop there. On the other hand, there is that Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian, so I would totally buy some gingerbread from there.

Also, check out allears at their menus -- they have all the resort counter service ones.

I can't believe I forgot about the gingerbread!

Julie, go there, go there! :lmao:

[xoktenox]

Oh, the crocs will look SO much better on your feet because your feet are so small! So there's one reason to be thankful for tiny feet. I look like I'm wearing clown shoes when I wear crocs because my feet are so darn big!

For a discount code, I would go to the site shoebuy.com and sign up for email updates. They send coupons/codes pretty often. And they have free shipping and free return shipping, which is awesome.

Thanks so much Julie! :goodvibes :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

So excited, your trip is SO close! :goodvibes

On the monorail resorts, I think basic counter service is the same. The only reason I would recommend the Poly (even though it can be a bit hectic at times) is because they have Dole Whip on tap. Oh, yeah baby. Yum, yum. :lmao:

Dole whip on tap sounds awesome!


Julie -- you are down to four days! :banana:

I was actually going to say the same thing as TarzansKat -- the Poly has Dole Whips in their counter service area, so I would totally stop there. On the other hand, there is that Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian, so I would totally buy some gingerbread from there.

Also, check out allears at their menus -- they have all the resort counter service ones.

Good idea to check out allears!

Well, maybe we can eat our lunch at the Poly and then head over to GF for some gingerbread!

I can't believe I forgot about the gingerbread!

Julie, go there, go there! :lmao:

Yes ma'am!

Gingerbread sounds awesome!

Thanks so much Julie! :goodvibes :thumbsup2

You're welcome!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Only four days left till we go to DISNEY WORLD!!!! :woohoo:

I just finished adding a bunch of music to my ipod for the plane rides. I guess I was in an 80s mood because it was mostly 80s music!

All of my laundry is done for the trip with the exception of the clothing I will wear for work this week. I wear shorts and jeans and t-shirts every day for work, so my work clothes will definitely be worn on the trip.

Now I have to bust out a bunch of progress reports on my kiddos. I am SO behind on them and I hope to get most of them done before I leave. So today is going to be a paperwork day. Yuck!

I can't believe we're down to four days! What a great feeling!

[MAGICFOR2]

When you read this it will be 3 days!!!!:cheer2: You're almost there!

[SwansLoveDisney]

3 days!!!!!

Only 3 more work days and 3 more sleeps until we're off!

[SwansLoveDisney]

When you read this it will be 3 days!!!!:cheer2: You're almost there!

:cool1: :banana: :dance3:

[TarzansKat]

WOO HOO!!!!!!!

So close, so close! :goodvibes

[janloz]

3 days!!!!!

Only 3 more work days and 3 more sleeps until we're off!

Looking forward to meeting you and Memom & family on Saturday!! Safe trip.

[Roxychica7]

Holy crap girl!! 3 days!!!! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[troobabiee7]

Hi Julie! Sorry it took me so long to get over here. The end of the semester always kicks my butt, and this time the works starting three weeks early so I haven't had much time on the boards. I CAN'T BELIEVE you're three days away! I remember reading your report when you first started it back in March, and now you're three days away. How in the world does time fly by so fast? Either way, I'm sure you're thankful that it does ;) I hope you have an amazing time down in Florida, and take some time to yourself to relax and not worry about the stress of moving. You deserve a nice break from it all! Wow, I know I've said it already, but I can't believe how fast these past eight months have flown by! We leave in 8 months from now, so I'm hopeful that the time will go by just as fast :laughing:

Have a great time, and take lots of pictures since I'm psyched for another SwansLoveDisney report! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[SwansLoveDisney]

WOO HOO!!!!!!!

So close, so close! :goodvibes

So close I can smell the Disney popcorn!

Looking forward to meeting you and Memom & family on Saturday!! Safe trip.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll see you Saturday!

Holy crap girl!! 3 days!!!! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

I know!!! I can't believe we're so close!

:banana:


Hi Julie! Sorry it took me so long to get over here. The end of the semester always kicks my butt, and this time the works starting three weeks early so I haven't had much time on the boards. I CAN'T BELIEVE you're three days away! I remember reading your report when you first started it back in March, and now you're three days away. How in the world does time fly by so fast? Either way, I'm sure you're thankful that it does ;) I hope you have an amazing time down in Florida, and take some time to yourself to relax and not worry about the stress of moving. You deserve a nice break from it all! Wow, I know I've said it already, but I can't believe how fast these past eight months have flown by! We leave in 8 months from now, so I'm hopeful that the time will go by just as fast :laughing:

Have a great time, and take lots of pictures since I'm psyched for another SwansLoveDisney report! :woohoo: :woohoo:

I totally understand the end of the semester thing. Always a jam-packed time!

This has definitely been a LONG pre-trip report, but it sure has made the time go by faster. So much has happened since I started this PTR!

I am really looking forward to being at Disney World and blocking out all thoughts of work and moving. I spent ALL day yesterday doing paperwork for my job. It was a long day, but I'm all caught up now and I won't have to worry about a thing when we're in Florida! :woohoo:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Would anyone like me to send a postcard to their kids?

If so, just PM me the address and tell me what characters they like and maybe what you would like the postcard to say. I would be happy to spread a little magic while I'm at Disney World!

[TarzansKat]

So close I can smell the Disney popcorn!


YUM! I love that smell! popcorn::

[wdwgirl03]

3 days, 3 days! We've got that times 7...LOL. You must be excited now!

[SwansLoveDisney]

YUM! I love that smell! popcorn::

Isn't it the best? :lovestruc

3 days, 3 days! We've got that times 7...LOL. You must be excited now!

You're right, I am SO excited! :banana:

Your trip is getting pretty close too!

[xoktenox]

Ahhhh 3 daysss!!!

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Ahhhh 3 daysss!!!

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

My thoughts exactly!

[mrsksomeday]

I hope you have a magical time, I can't wait to read all about it.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I hope you have a magical time, I can't wait to read all about it.

Thanks, Tracy!

I can't wait to share it with you!

[SwansLoveDisney]

When will I learn that it's not a good idea to buy a box of hair color and put it on my own head?

I thought my most recent hair color (done by a student only 3 weeks ago, if you'll recall) was fading at an uneven and alarming rate. So I decided to take matters into my own hands.

So, this evening, I applied semi-permanent color (thank Goodness I had the foresight to use semi-permanent and not permanent) in the color of hazelnut, medium warm brown, and waited the recommended 10 minutes. I washed my hair and dried it and it's DARK!!!

I showed DH and he said "Looks good. It's a lot darker than before." I asked him if I should try to fade it and he said no, it's fine. I'm not so sure I like it this dark, but it should fade within a few weeks.

When will I learn?

Do you want to see pics of the darker do? Well, you're just gonna have to wait till the TR! :)

[Charleston Princess]

I am sure that you look fabulous. If DH didn't recoil in shock, then you are probably okay. ;)

[TarzansKat]

Dude.

You did a fun thing like change your hair color and I have to WAIT to see it.

Sheesh. ;)

[SwansLoveDisney]

I am sure that you look fabulous. If DH didn't recoil in shock, then you are probably okay. ;)

I'm still not so sure about this color...

Dude.

You did a fun thing like change your hair color and I have to WAIT to see it.

Sheesh. ;)

Well, I'm just not ready to reveal this yet. It's SO dark compared to what I had been doing!

[Nicole786]

Dude.

You did a fun thing like change your hair color and I have to WAIT to see it.

Sheesh. ;)

I agree!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey! I'm going to Disney World THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!

:yay:

I can only hope that the next two days of work go by quickly!

Tonight, I have to give myself a pedicure and wash the clothes that I have worn this week which will come with me on the trip.

Then tomorrow, I just have to finish packing and we'll drop the dogs off at our friends' house.

Then, Thursday morning, we're off! :banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I agree!

The TR will start VERY soon! I just need a few days to adjust to my new vampire look!

[Nicole786]

ALMOST THERE!!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/glitternsparkle/words/wohoo1.gif

[lisalonglash]

First, I'm sure your hair looks lovely :goodvibes

Second, this is an appropriate response to the fact that you'll be at WDW in TWO DAYS, I think:

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: pixiedust: :cheer2: :dance3: :yay: :banana: :goodvibes

[TarzansKat]

I would just say it's fall now, and you wanted the darker her to match the season. Yeah, that's it. :thumbsup2

Reveal when ready! :goodvibes

AND WOW! TWO DAYS!!!!!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mrsksomeday]

I can't believe you are going to make us wait until you get back to see your new hair color :sad1: :sad1: .

Just kidding, can't wait to hear all about your trip.

[DisMomAmy]

Can't wait to see your new hair color!!

Have a GREAT trip! Hope you convert the hater!

Happy 100 pages on your PTR. :goodvibes

[Roxychica7]

1.5 days left!!!!!

Julie, if I don't get a chance to post tomorrow, have a GREAT/AWESOME/AMAZING/TERRIFIC/MAGICAL time! I'm so excited to hear your TR when you get back! :thumbsup2

[JaxJags08]

I can't believe you're going to make us wait to see your new hair color! That is just cruel! And how will I know it's you so I can say hi if I happen to pass you in the Pop lobby?! I'd probably recognize your DH from your pics, but he'd probably think I was insane if I said hi and mentioned the DIS. :lmao: See? All very good reasons to reveal your new color! :goodvibes

You'll probably be super busy packing tomorrow, so if I don't "talk" to you before then, have a fantastic trip! I can't wait to read about your experiences. Like I mentioned in a previous post, we'll be just missing each other with our trip dates. But in the lucky event that I see you while I'm checking in, I'll definitely say hi!

[Charleston Princess]

One more workday for you!!! :banana:

Is DH feeling the excitement yet?

[xoktenox]

Less than 2 daysssss! Woop Woop! :banana: :banana:

I'm sure the new do looks good and you do NOT look like a vampire lol :laughing: