Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[lulu201]

Good morning, dear WISH-sis! Here's some for your day!

Hmmm, a ham sandwich, eh? I could do that, too! Taking my lunch is a better alternative than fast food for me, I think, and definitely better than that nasty EVM for you!

Go, Doreen, Go, Doreen! Get that project done!
I hope that once it's finished the bosses back off a bit!

Have a good Tuesday--
Erin

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

I am so excited for you! In just a few days, you'll be walking down Main Street with your honey singing, "Hakuna Matata". I hope that you both have a safe and wonderful trip.

I am sending you extra, super-duper to help you get that project done at work.

I hope today is a wonderful day for you! Take care!

Tracy

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Doe!

Oh, it sounds like you had such a nice time with ds and your puppy at the park--what fun! We have three Chihuahuas, and if we try and walk them, they usually only make it about 1/8 of a mile before they get tired and want to turn around and go back home. Either that or we end up carrying them the rest of the way.

Are you getting excited about your trip yet? I'm hoping work goes well for you and that the next several days go quickly so that you'll soon be enjoying WDW!

Have a lovely day, Doreen!

 

[wilderness01]

Hope your day goes smoothly. Good job on bringing healthy food to work.

 

[Strings]

Hi Doreen,

I hope the day at work went well. Have you started packing yet, or are you working on laundry still. Care to share any of your special plans for the weekend with us. I am definately living viacariously here.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

I got lots done at work yesterday! I'm sure it was because of all the good thoughts and pixie dust that my WISH buddies sent me!! I also took a 20 minute walk with puppy and DS in the park after work! It was a good day!

This morning I'm off to a training session on Data Warehousing with a group of people from work. This afternoon I'll be working more on the project. I have a clear vision of what I'm doing, at least for the next few steps, so I'm feeling confident about it.

Disney trip??? Am I supposed to be packing and planning??? Who has time! DH and I often joke about just throwing a couple things in a suitcase and dashing off to the airport on a whim - that's the way this trip is turning out.

OK, for those who want to live vicariously....

Friday we'll be flying from Harrisburg PA to Sanford FL where we'll pick up the Mustang convertible I rented for DH to drive! We'll high-tail it to All Star Music to check in and then dash off to the Magic Kingdom just in time for MNSSHP (that's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party). We are NOT wearing costumes but we'll have fun anyway.

We'll spend either Saturday or Sunday at Epcot for the Food & Wine Festival. I suppose if I were smart, I'd do it Saturday so I have Sunday to recover from the wine. I promise not to overdo it but I NEED a margarita from Mexico and I hear it's not good to mix margaritas and wine. OK, I'll behave responsibly - no need to worry!

Sunday will be our day for relaxing. We'd like to drive over to Celebration and wander around. We've always wanted to do this but never have. Don't know if we'll make it to any parks or not. I thought about trying Jelly Rolls on the Boardwalk. It's a dueling piano bar and I hear it's a hoot! Sunday will be our take-it-as-it-comes day to do whatever sounds interesting.

Monday morning, bright and early, we'll be meeting my brother and my niece for breakfast at 'Ohana in the Polynesian. Their vacation trip just happens to overlap ours and I really want a picture of my niece with Mickey. Then it's off to the airport to fly home.

The only PS I have is for Monday's breakfast. Not sure where else we'll eat. Food usually isn't a big deal for us.

I've gotta run to meet the gang for our ride to training. I'll be back at lunch!

 

[Strings]

That is so cool that you'll get to see you neice inb WDW. Won and I went to Jellyrolls when I was pregnant. We had a great time and spent the evening laughing.

Have a good day Doe,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Thank you for your itinerary. . .I'm just going to sit here a moment and soak it in. . .Florida and the World Showcase. Ahh, sounds like to me!

Sounds like your day is going to be a good one. Enjoy, dear WISH-sis!

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

I want to go!

Oh your mini-vacation sounds like so much fun. *sigh* January can not get here fast enough! But have you seen our counters lately! Yippie!

I've never been to the breakfast at Ohana's - be sure to let us know how it is!

~Amanda

 

[nancyj_pa]

Doreen,
Have a wonderful vacation! It sounds great. Have a glass of wine for me while you're there (and a Margarita too if you can handle it).

 

[luvmydogs]

OMG! I WANT TO DRIVE YOUR MUSTANG...

Oh, man. Not only am I *living* vicariously through you, now I'm *driving* vicariously through you, too!

Have a great day, Doe!

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

I just wanted to thank you for brainstorming for me. You are the best. I had stopped taking my B-complex a few months ago. I just picked up some more. We'll see if it helps.

Thank you again,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Hey, girl, you're going to WDW tomorrow!

Is there anything else better to say?

Enjoy your day, Doreen.

Much love,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I know I'm supposed to be excited about going to WDW tomorrow, but I'm in my usual right-before-vacation got-a-zillion-little-things-to-do mode. Thank goodness I've learned to make lists!

The biggest thing I'm looking forward to on this trip?? Sleeping in with NO alarm clock!

Nancy, I'll be happy to have a glass of wine for you. However, if each of you asks me to have a glass of wine, I'll be schnockered!! I do promise that I will raise ONE glass of wine and toast all of my WISH friends. You've all become such a positive and wonderful part of my life. If I ever win the lottery for oodles of money, I want to pay for a WISH Journal board trip to WDW for all of us - what fun we could have!!

The plan for today - get lots done at work and then get lots done at home! I did get my 5 minutes of walking in yesterday during the work day. Today I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit it in but I'll make up for it tomorrow.

Onward to tackle lots of to-dos!!

 

[Strings]

Hi Doreen,

I know that underneath all that "I've got too much to do with too little time"feeling, that you are secretly excited about leaving for WDW. I am also sure that you will make it a relaxing vacation where you and Todd can recharge your betteries.

I am sending energizer bunny your way. One thing I have learned is that if you give VERY SPECIFIC instructions, DH might be able to help with a couple of things at home.

A WISH Journal trip sounds like a lot of fun, but would WDW recover from all of us together? I suppose if it can handle multiple hurricanes, it could handle the WISH sis'.

If I don't pop in again, Please have a safe and wonderful trip.
Beth

 

[sharoncity]

Hey Doe!

Just wanted to WISH you a safe and fun trip to WDW! I am SOOOOO jealous, but happy for you at the same time. I hope you have the opportunity to just relax and unwind. And definitely raise your glass for us!

Have a wonderful trip and enjoy!! Don't forget to pack your hat!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

Doe, I'm sorry I didn't get to chat with you very long last night. It seemed like my phone would not quit ringing. I begged Brian last night to let us meet you in WDW but he is standing firm with a "no." What party pooper!

Requirements:
1) Glass of wine to toast Wish Buddies
2) Margarita
3) Dole Whip
4) Yo ho! Yo ho! A pirates life for me!

I know you and Todd are going to have a nice relaxing weekend! Enjoy the food and wine festival and don't be afraid to try some new dishes - you might just find out you like them!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!!

I bet that the excitement is building! Soon, you and Todd will be in WDW having a great time!

I may not get to check in with you before you leave (I have a garage sale tomorrow for our WDW trip. ), but I just want to WISH you a safe, fun, and relaxing trip.

Take care and have a wonderful time!!
Tracy

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Doe! Have an awesome time at WDW!!! The weather has been really nice in my area this week, sunny with a nice breeze blowing most of the time. I hope it's the same for you while you're down. I won't make you eat or drink anything for me, I'm hoping to go do it myself next weekend!

 

[lulu201]

If you get to your journals before you go today, know that I'm thinking about you and wishing you and Todd all the best.
to him!

Travel safely,
Erin