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

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

Have I mentioned that you definately win for giving the best bday present to DH award? Have a great time, and to Todd.

Have a safe trip,
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Well, the big day has finally arrived. I'm all packed and I just have a couple last minute errands to run before we head to the airport around 12:30 today. DH and I managed to limit our stuff so that we each have a carryon - no checked luggage! That really makes the trip so much easier! The weather all up and down the coast looks clear and sunny so the flight should be easy too.

Thanks for all the well-wishes! I will not have the laptop with me this time so no internet access until we get back on Monday evening.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! You'll all be with me in WDW - I carry my WISH-buddies in my heart everywhere I go!

 

[septbride2002]

Have a great time! Enjoy the food and wine festival and tell Todd from Brian and I!

I sent you a PM!

~Amanda

 

[CheapMom]

Have a great time!
Mary

 

[wilderness01]

Have a wonderful relaxing trip.

 

[luvmydogs]

Oh Doreen, I hope you have a wonderful time!

ENJOY! ENJOY!

 

[septbride2002]

I am waiting (not very patiently ) to hear about your weekend getaway!

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

I am hoping you are having a fabulous time. I am sending prayers for a safe journey home.

You helped me get through my shift on Friday. I was dealing with a VERY difficult patient. I headed for the bathroom. (It is the ONLY place I could not be interrupted for 2 minutes. I washed my face and imagined myself sitting with you with a margarita watching Illuminations. Thanks.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Brief trip report for those who are interested:

Friday's flight (TransMeridian Airlines - Harrisburg PA to Sanford FL) went well. We picked up the rental car - a silver Ford Mustang convertible - and headed to All Star Music to check in. The line was SOOOOO long that we skipped checking in and headed out to the Magic Kingdom for the Halloween party. I had such a great time trick or treating for the first time in 25+ years!! There are trick or treat stops all over the park! Todd went back through one spot 3 times (he loves M&Ms!!). The costumes were amazing and the parade was fun. The mood was very festive and MK looked wonderful all decorated for Halloween! Dinner was a chicken wrap from Pecos Bills - very tasty! We got back to the All Star Music late, checked in and crashed!

Saturday morning we put the top down on the car and drove to Celebration. We've been wanting to check this town out for ages. We've confirmed our suspicions - that's where we want to live when we retire! We spent quite a bit of time driving through the various areas of town and walking through the downtown. We also drove north of WDW toward Winter Garden - tons of gated communities. Lunch was a large chicken salad at Perkins in the Crossroads - really good!

Saturday afternoon was spent napping! I was so tired! In the evening we headed to Epcot and sampled lots of yummy stuff at the food & wine festival. We enjoyed the Chinese acrobats and a mime in France. There was a whiskey flan and a honey wine from Ireland, strawberry rice cream and a merlot from Norway, shrimp on the barbie and a reisling from Australia, an apple strudel with vanilla bean sauce from Germany - oh my!!! Fortunately, I skipped the margarita! It was fun but it was also very crowded. All in all, we had a good time! Then it was back to the hotel to crash again!

Sunday morning we spent some time wandering through Animal Kingdom. Then we headed to Port Orleans Riverside to meet my brother, his wife and their 4 yo daughter. While DSIL & DN napped, we strolled with my brother and showed him around Riverside and French Quarter. Then DH and I headed to an early dinner at Le Cellier - cheddar cheese soup, filet mignon in a maple BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, a glass of red zinfandel, and apple/cranberry cobbler w/ cinnamon ice cream. We then headed to MK to spend time with my brother & his family. We had a great time. Then back to the hotel for another heavy sleep!

This morning we were up very early! We picked up my brother and his family and drove to the Polynesian for the character breakfast at 'Ohana. The food was fair but my niece loved the characters and we had a nice time. DH and I headed to the airport for an uneventful flight home, and here I am!

DH loved driving the convertible. He put the top down at every opportunity and it was a lot of fun driving around with the wind in our hair. We had a very relaxing and happy weekend together!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Welcome Back Doe! It sounds like you had a great trip!

 

[Strings]

Glad to hear you had a great time. I am also glad to hear that you didn't wear yourself out. The strudel with cinnamon ice cream sounds yummy. Glad you are back safe and sound, Doe.
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

I'm so happy for you that you had a nice time. I had the same meal at Le Cellier. Yummy!!!! The Halloween party sounds like it was so much fun. Did you dress up?

 

[lulu201]

Your trip report made my smile so much! It sounds like you had a wonderful time and your time in Celebration has given you lots to dream about for the future.

Ease into today in a gentle way, WISH-sis.

Lots of love,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Doe,

I am sending to help ease you back into the real world. Take good care of yourself today. I'm sending you a PM.

Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Good morning!

I promised myself that I would actually WORK for the first couple hours of my workday, instead of posting to my journal. I've gotten into such a bad habit of DISing too much at the office. I've gotten 2 solid hours of work done - WOO HOO!! I feel so productive!!

I'm taking things a step at a time and getting a lot done without getting stressed out. It helps that I'm rested and refreshed after my weekend jaunt.

I walked plenty over the weekend and feel great because of it. I plan to continue my October goal of walking at least 5 minutes every day. I haven't gotten my walk for today in yet, but I did walk up 5 flights of stairs this morning instead of taking the elevator.

Oh, and Wilderness, we did NOT dress up for the Halloween party. There were some awesome costumes to look at though and we were certainly not the only ones in regular "tourist attire".

Hugs to all!!

 

[septbride2002]

Doe it sounds like you had such a magical weekend. And you drank a lot of wine! Holy Cow girlie!

I need to make the same commitments you do about work - less DISing and more Work. Of course DISing is more fun!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Welcome Back Doe!!!

It sounds like your trip was a fabulous one! That meal that you and DH had at Le Cellier is making my mouth water! It sounds delicious!!!! So, I just have to ask you one question..... What will you do for Todd's birthday next year? I am so glad that you both had a fun and relaxing time.

Have a wonderful day Doreen!

Tracy

 

[Princess Michelle]

Hey Doe, Way to go taking those stairs! That takes some will power. I think you're a woman on a mission today!

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm listening to Live365.com to get my Disney fix this morning! The station at the moment is Sorceror Radio: WDW. Why is it that WDW music calms me, helps me feel upbeat and helps me focus on work?

I managed to work a whole hour before coming here to my journal! I'm working hard to DIS less and work more at work. I've gotten a good bit finished already! It definitely starts my day off on a positive note. I feel much better about myself when I get right down to work and accomplish some tasks before coming here.

Last night I fell asleep with the puppy on the sofa and took a 2 hour nap! I was really tired! However, I wasn't sleepy when it was bedtime. I know better than to take those long naps in the evening but I guess it's one of those lessons I need to learn over and over. Dinner was a small bowl of cereal - just wasn't hungry. I never did get a walk in either.

This morning I took the stairs again - it's actually 6 flights. I did have to rest twice for 30 seconds to catch my wind but I'm hoping this will improve soon. Breakfast is an Atkins bar and I've already taken my meds.

Tonight is haircut night for the family after work. I'm looking forward to getting my bangs cut - they're hanging in my eyes!

Off I go into another workday!

 

[lulu201]

Just running over here to give you a and some and a big good morning . I think your new plan to "work first, DIS second" is a wonderful way to say good-bye to a teeny bit of morning procrastination. YOU GO, GIRL!

It's Wednesday and Friday's coming!

Erin