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brookelizabeth · 03-22-2011, 02:00 PM

Marriage is a choice.
Love is a choice.

We choose to marry a person that we have chosen to love. Sure, there is chemistry and natural flow - but when it comes down to it, love is a choice that we daily make.

And with that choice you learn to compromise and sacrifice your own desires and choices for your spouse. And they do the same for you. Because there is love. We learn to put their desires and needs before our own.

This is also a perfect example of our recent two week adventure in Disney World.

After being on the DIS for several years I have noticed there are two extreme personalities here on the Trip Planning and Reporting boards.

Type 1: Wing-it. Fly by the seat of my pants. Do whatever we are feeling.

Type 2: Plan, plan, plan.

My DH, Joe

is Type 1. Wake up whenever we wake up, he'd prefer not to have any "appointments" (but realizes we often must have ADRs), and doesn't care what we cover in the parks...just as long as we aren't rushing and have plenty of down-time to enjoy the resort and pool.

I; Brook;

am naturally Type 2.

I don't have a strong urge to plan down to ride-order, but I DO like a daily schedule to ensure we cover all that each person in our party desires to cover. I would prefer to get to the parks early and run until we about drop, sleep like a rock and do it again the next day. Throw in 1 or 2 "no plans" days, and I'm good.

With all that said, having a Type 1 husband and a 3 year old (Henry),

has forced me to relax and our trips have become a mixture of Type 1 and Type 2...which has been good. We've had several trips that I thought were a perfect mix.

Key word: thought.

During planning of this 2 week trip Joe made it fairly clear to me that he'd like a more relaxed approach to Disney World; after all, we were there for two weeks, right?

Okay, I could do this. No prob!

And I did! We had very, very few plans - and I was excited about it. I figured with two weeks we'd still get everything covered that we all wanted, but be able to do it in a completely relaxed fashion. Best of both worlds!

Ahhh....not so much.

Marriage. Compromise, sacrifice, choices. It all makes you a better person...

...and makes for a great trip.

that's nice · 03-22-2011, 02:02 PM

Oh yea!

ChattaAlley · 03-22-2011, 02:02 PM

Cute Cute kid. Love carrot tops

DisneyFreak06 · 03-22-2011, 02:03 PM

I'm in! I think you got me at the title....

thegreggersmom · 03-22-2011, 02:03 PM

Yeaaahhhh! I've been waiting for you to start -- and I am on the FIRST page.

Sarah

jenseib · 03-22-2011, 02:04 PM

I am here!!!!

mickeystoontown · 03-22-2011, 02:06 PM

Yay! You've started!

brookelizabeth · 03-22-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by that's nice

Oh yea!

Whoa! You are FAST! Nice!

vamassey1 · 03-22-2011, 02:09 PM

I'm here! Now I'm going back to read!

brookelizabeth · 03-22-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChattaAlley

Cute Cute kid. Love carrot tops

Aw, thanks!

You will see a LOT of him...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyFreak06

I'm in! I think you got me at the title....

It's true, isn't it?!?!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegreggersmom

Yeaaahhhh! I've been waiting for you to start -- and I am on the FIRST page.

Sarah

Woot! Glad you made it over here! I'm shocked at how quick you guys are!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenseib

I am here!!!!

Hey Jen!

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Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

Yay! You've started!

Finally started!! I have a certain pic that I took with you in mind...

You'll recognize it when you see it as a trademark from your family. And no, we weren't choking each other!

Poolrat · 03-22-2011, 02:09 PM

I am here. Yes when there are those 2 different approaches to life in general .... welll let's say it is interesting.

KristEn87 · 03-22-2011, 02:09 PM

So excited for this!!!

KristiMc · 03-22-2011, 02:12 PM

Can't wait to read all the details!

vamassey1 · 03-22-2011, 02:13 PM

Lovely start and oh so true.

Wonderful intro pictures too. I can't wait to hear the details and see the magic.

lovealldisney · 03-22-2011, 02:13 PM

Made it to the first page!! Oh Yeah!!

I'm in.

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03-22-2011, 02:00 PM	#1
brookelizabeth Jambo Wildbunch Gang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11,146	Marriage: The Trip Report - Update 2/28 - Final Thoughts & Link to Disneyland TR! Marriage is a choice. Love is a choice. We choose to marry a person that we have chosen to love. Sure, there is chemistry and natural flow - but when it comes down to it, love is a choice that we daily make. And with that choice you learn to compromise and sacrifice your own desires and choices for your spouse. And they do the same for you. Because there is love. We learn to put their desires and needs before our own. This is also a perfect example of our recent two week adventure in Disney World. After being on the DIS for several years I have noticed there are two extreme personalities here on the Trip Planning and Reporting boards. Type 1: Wing-it. Fly by the seat of my pants. Do whatever we are feeling. Type 2: Plan, plan, plan. My DH, Joe is Type 1. Wake up whenever we wake up, he'd prefer not to have any "appointments" (but realizes we often must have ADRs), and doesn't care what we cover in the parks...just as long as we aren't rushing and have plenty of down-time to enjoy the resort and pool. I; Brook; am naturally Type 2. I don't have a strong urge to plan down to ride-order, but I DO like a daily schedule to ensure we cover all that each person in our party desires to cover. I would prefer to get to the parks early and run until we about drop, sleep like a rock and do it again the next day. Throw in 1 or 2 "no plans" days, and I'm good. With all that said, having a Type 1 husband and a 3 year old (Henry), has forced me to relax and our trips have become a mixture of Type 1 and Type 2...which has been good. We've had several trips that I thought were a perfect mix. Key word: thought. During planning of this 2 week trip Joe made it fairly clear to me that he'd like a more relaxed approach to Disney World; after all, we were there for two weeks, right? Okay, I could do this. No prob! And I did! We had very, very few plans - and I was excited about it. I figured with two weeks we'd still get everything covered that we all wanted, but be able to do it in a completely relaxed fashion. Best of both worlds! Ahhh....not so much. Marriage. Compromise, sacrifice, choices. It all makes you a better person... ...and makes for a great trip. Table of Contents Saturday, February 26, 2011 Hello Mickey! Epcot Eats First Ride! Sunday, February 27, 2011 Main Street USA Clang, Clang, Clang went the Trolley Loosing my Second Breakfast (don't worry...I don't really loose it!) Winnie the Queue. Part One. Winnie the Queue. Part Two. The Big Apple Paul. shudder Part One. Paul. shudder Part Two. Stormalong-Heaven Uh...where's the stroller? Flying Blankies, Flying Elephants, and Defending the Galaxy Castle Girl Monday, February 28, 2011 Shopping is an attraction, right? Can you swim really fast? Duffy on a stick. Look at all those lazy people on the laaaaaazy river Late night rides Tuesday, March 1, 2011 A BIG Small World DIS Meet Do-Si-Do! Wandering Down Main Street Crazy Birds and Ice Cream A Little Cowboy Hi-ja! Part One Hi-ja! Part Two Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Watching the Morning Go By Rafiki's Planet Watch Are we still in Florida? Lunch & a Jungle Trek Momma Gets a Little Pixie Dust The Night Strawberry Shortcake Met it's Match Thursday, March 3, 2011 What a great idea....or not! Relaxing in the Wilderness: take 1, take 2 More Relaxing in the Wilderness Strollin' Beaches & Cream and a bit of pixie dust! The Hidden Mickey Friday, March 4, 2011 Play & Dine. Part One. Play & Dine. Part Two. Drawing...a not so family friendly attraction! Part One. Drawing...a not so family friendly attraction! Part Two. To Infinity and Beyond! TSM, food, Donald, food, Illuminations, food. Part One. TSM, food, Donald, food, Illuminations, food. Part Two. TSM, food, Donald, food, Illuminations, food. Part Three. TSM, food, Donald, food, Illuminations, food. Part Four. Saturday, March 5, 2011 Wait, that wasn't supposed to be free? Whoops! Part One. Wait, that wasn't supposed to be free? Whoops! Part Two. Wait, that wasn't supposed to be free? Whoops! Part Three. A Change of Plans. Part One. A Change of Plans. Part Two. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea... Part One. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea... Part Two. Sunday March 6, 2011 - Kennedy Space Center Getting our Geek On! Part One. Getting our Geek On! Part Two. Getting our Geek On! Part Three. Getting our Geek On! Part Four. Getting our Geek on! Part Five. A few random pictures & videos Monday, March 7, 2011 The Beginning to a Very Long Day! Part One. The Beginning to a Very Long Day! Part Two. The Beginning to a Very Long Day! Part Three. The Beginning to a Very Long Day! Part Four. Saving the World. Part One. Saving the World. Part Two. Watching the World Go By. Part One. Watching the World Go By. Part Two. Watching the World Go By. Part Three. The End to a Very Long Day! Part One. The End to a Very Long Day! Part Two. The End to a Very Long Day! Part Three. The End to a Very Long Day! Part Four. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Joe's Turn. Part One. Joe's Turn. Part Two. Joe's Turn. Part Three. Dinner & Epcot. Part One. Dinner & Epcot. Part Two. Dinner & Epcot. Part Three. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Henry! Part One. Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Henry! Part Two. Takin' out the Bad Guys. Part One. Takin' out the Bad Guys. Part Two. Takin' out the Bad Guys. Part Three. Enjoying Main Street USA. Part One. Enjoying Main Street USA. Part Two. Enjoying Main Street USA. Part Three. Thursday, March 10, 2011 Exploring the Pop! No Fringe on Top. Part One. No Fringe on Top. Part Two. No Fringe on Top. Part Three. Friday, March 11, 2011 Plans? What Plans? Part One. Plans? What Plans? Part Two. Plans? What Plans? Part Three. Saturday, March 12, 2011 I Just Want Epcot. Part One. I Just Want Epcot. Part Two. Good-bye Epcot. Part One. Good-bye Epcot. Part Two. Good-bye Epcot. Part Three. Final Thoughts & Link to the Disneyland Trip Report Non-TR Stuff New tickerS Info about the solo trip Solo Trip Plans...revised...again! Happy Belated! Girlfriend/Solo Trip Details - TWO DAYS! Ticker Alert! QSDP, 4 Reservations, 3 people, 2 Resorts, 1 Tired Momma. Help! Meeting a Brazilian Tour Guide Link to the PTR - Jen and Brook's Excellent Adventure A Photographic Walking Tour of All Star Movies Resort Hurricane Irene Update Happy Birthday Henry! Henry's First Day of School Please Vote!! Life Update #1 Life Update #2 Update on Dad Ticker Alert! Disneyland Plans Disneyland Sneak Peek __________________ Jan Disneyland TR: No way Jose! We are going to Disneyland! Blog: got mickey bar? 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vamassey1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,165	Lovely start and oh so true. Wonderful intro pictures too. I can't wait to hear the details and see the magic. __________________ Newest report! Laissez les bon temps Rouler... Feb 2010... My first Disney trip report! Hurry and Fly Away to Neverland April 83- Choir trip offsite Sept 99- Hilton Hotel Plaza March 02-Movies Thanksgiving 02-Marriott Hotel Plaza Mardi Gras 04-Movies New Years 06-POP May 07-POP June 09-POP Mardi Gras 10-POFQ Mardi Gras 12-PORS

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