*Girls DL Trip* OLD THREAD

[Boo Bear]

Aren't we doing the character exchange sign ups soon? I can't remember when though...

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Ohh yeah, when is our next exchange?!

Hiiiiiiii Stacieeee!

I'm so sorry to hear this, Courtney. to your family.

Thank you, Donna.

I understand, Courtney. It is very hard. I wish I could make it all better as I know You wish You could make it better. We just have to keep a clear perspective { which is really hard when it's people you love} and believe things will get better, in whatever form better is.

Hang in there and know you can always talk to me when you are having a hard time.

Thank you so much, Dawnikins. My Mom just applied for a job at Ross! Woo! They're opening a new one right by our house. Things will get better, I know they will.

Does anyone know if I can use my birthday ticket toward the price of an annual pass? I plan on buying one (my first ever ) but it would be nice to knock $69 off the price.

If you have a Costco near you and have or know someone who has a membership, they just released new Deluxe APs with a $50 giftcard. So if you were wanting to get a premium you can use the $50 GC AND your Fun Card to the upgrade. I guess that will only work if you're getting a premium though.

Courtney - I am sorry to hear about your parents struggle...It is very unfair that the people who have worked hard, paid their mortgages and bills are the ones that are being hit the hardest and are not eligible for any help! Warm thoughts and prayers coming your way that things will get better soon!

My mom has her Dr. appointment tomorrow in Denver so we'll know more about her thyroid. I've been reading all I can find about thyroid cancer and I guess if you have to have a cancer that is the better one to have...I would rather there was NO cancer in the world and I hope someday in our lifetime there is a cure! I've lost a very good friend to breast cancer and my cousin lost her husband to cancer. I am trying to stay optimistic for my mom until we hear more tomorrow.

I know I've missed a lot of people but please know that regardless if things are good or bad I'm thinking of you all!

to everyone!!

Thank you so much Vicki. It really means a lot.

Lots of hugs and to your Mom. Let us know how her doctor's appointment goes.

HI EVERYONE!

I miss all of my girlfriends.

I'm getting so burned out with these classes. Well, not so much the classes, but all the writing. I mean it's writing, and writing, and more writing. I may as well be in a graduate journalism program, because that's what it feel like. When will the essay insanity STOP!

I haven't had time to do the dishes, or the laundry, or plan my boys' birthdays', or shave my legs. I sometimes think the amount of reading and work involved is a bit......over the top. Do I sound down? I am. As I said, I'm just burned out right now. It makes me want to cry.

Anyway, I wish I had time to catch up with all of my home girls. Big hugs to everyone!

Goodbye..........until I get another 5 minute breather.

Caprizzle, we miss you! And here's some to help you with your essays!!!

I'll always be here to listen!

Aww, thank you Bridgette. That really means a lot.

 

[BillyFan]

My dad is officially coming to DL with my mom and I in 2010 and is completely willing to let us do our Diva thing He really wants to see the historical stuff, he was a history major before med school. We'll get his senior discount at GCH!

Well that's it for now... I'll come poke around some more later!

My husband's birthday falls right in the middle of our trip, so he'll prpbably be there too. Maybe the boys can hang out a bit while we're having Diva Time.

Hi guys! Anyone going to be at DL on Saturday? I'll be there using my free birthday ticket!

I wish I was going to be there. Happy Birthday!!!!!

I wish I was going to DL on Saturday!! Have fun and Happy almost Birthday, Sarah!!

So I'm another one asking for prayers and pixie dust. Since this whole recession crud, my parent's have been having a really hard time. My Dad's pay got cut 10% and my Mom's hours got cut from 40 to 30. Already with that they've been struggling, I'm doing my share and have no problem helping out (especially all that they've done for me!). Even with that they're still having a hard time with rent and other bills. My Dad can still work the occasional overtime, but it's limited. My Mom can't work OT at all. Well today they cut my Mom's hours again, now she can only work 27 hours a week. Which is a 32.5% cut in pay. She told me right now she's looking for a new job, either a new full time or a second job. I feel so bad for them. They've worked hard their whole lives and we've always been so 'comfortable' with having enough money. It's sad seeing my parents struggle. Even with me helping, I make about less than half an hour than what they make.

Oh, Courtney. These are tough times for all. At least you have each other to pull together and make things work. Good luck to you and your parents!

My mom has her Dr. appointment tomorrow in Denver so we'll know more about her thyroid. I've been reading all I can find about thyroid cancer and I guess if you have to have a cancer that is the better one to have...I would rather there was NO cancer in the world and I hope someday in our lifetime there is a cure! I've lost a very good friend to breast cancer and my cousin lost her husband to cancer. I am trying to stay optimistic for my mom until we hear more tomorrow.

I know I've missed a lot of people but please know that regardless if things are good or bad I'm thinking of you all!

to everyone!!

Vicki--please keep us posted on your mom. I have a friend who had thyroid cancer, and she ended up havin the whole thyroid removed. She's doing fine now.

HI EVERYONE!

I miss all of my girlfriends.

I'm getting so burned out with these classes. Well, not so much the classes, but all the writing. I mean it's writing, and writing, and more writing. I may as well be in a graduate journalism program, because that's what it feel like. When will the essay insanity STOP!

I haven't had time to do the dishes, or the laundry, or plan my boys' birthdays', or shave my legs. I sometimes think the amount of reading and work involved is a bit......over the top. Do I sound down? I am. As I said, I'm just burned out right now. It makes me want to cry.

Anyway, I wish I had time to catch up with all of my home girls. Big hugs to everyone!

Goodbye..........until I get another 5 minute breather.

We're missing you too!!!!! Just keep in mind that the end result--your degree--will be the major payoff! Keep at it, girl!

Aren't we doing the character exchange sign ups soon? I can't remember when though...

Ooh ya, I'm ready!

 

[Stacerita]

Aren't we doing the character exchange sign ups soon? I can't remember when though...

Yeah, that should be coming up any day now I thought.

 

[Stacerita]

My husband's birthday falls right in the middle of our trip, so he'll prpbably be there too. Maybe the boys can hang out a bit while we're having Diva Time.

So would they be having "Divo" time?

 

[mommaU4]

HI EVERYONE!

I miss all of my girlfriends.

I'm getting so burned out with these classes. Well, not so much the classes, but all the writing. I mean it's writing, and writing, and more writing. I may as well be in a graduate journalism program, because that's what it feel like. When will the essay insanity STOP!

I haven't had time to do the dishes, or the laundry, or plan my boys' birthdays', or shave my legs. I sometimes think the amount of reading and work involved is a bit......over the top. Do I sound down? I am. As I said, I'm just burned out right now. It makes me want to cry.

Anyway, I wish I had time to catch up with all of my home girls. Big hugs to everyone!

Goodbye..........until I get another 5 minute breather.

We miss you too!! Hang in there, and as Cheryl said, we are all proud of you.

Aren't we doing the character exchange sign ups soon? I can't remember when though...

Soon! Sign-ups start up on June 12. I will make sure to post a link here to the new thread.



Cheryl, thanks for the update on Melody. I hope her computer gets fixed fast. I was wondering where she was. Kerri has gone missing too.

Vicki, hugs for you and your mom. Sending good wishes her way.

 

[kelmac284]

Courtney I am so sorry about your parents!! ((hugs)) to you all!

Capri!!! My girl, good to see you! Keep up the good work girl! It is all worth it in the end!

Ah I am missing miss Melody! Hope she is back online soon!

Been talking more and more to Shane and it is looking more promising for Oct. We may just book the room now and then wait a month or so to see how things go money wise and then go from there but I can book the room with just a credit card without having to spend any money and that way I can at least guarantee that good rate. DI has rooms for 59/night!!

And southwest has flights for 59 each way to OC so lots of cheap stuff. Plus we figured if I got my AP and then just got hoppers for Shane and the girls it would be cheaper cuz I don't think that the girls or Shane will be able to come back anytime soon so it wouldn't be worth getting AP's for them.

So we shall see. Now I am getting excited at the prospect! Hope it all works out!

 

[disney-super-mom]

Aren't we doing the character exchange sign ups soon? I can't remember when though...

Could someone get me caught up.....PLEEEEEEEEZ! What is the character exchange, por favor?

 

[toocherie]

It's like the summer exchange except we would pick our favorite character and your exchanger would send you items (minimum $20 total plus postage) themed to your character of choice.

 

[disney-super-mom]

It's like the summer exchange except we would pick our favorite character and your exchanger would send you items (minimum $20 total plus postage) themed to your character of choice.

Oooh, sounds like fun. So the exchanger can send anything themed to a person's favorite character, as long as it's $20 or less?

And we won't know who is an exchanger with who right? When we send the items, are we supposed to put our name on it so the babe knows who her exchanger was?

 

[toocherie]

Oooh, sounds like fun. So the exchanger can send anything themed to a person's favorite character, as long as it's $20 or less?

And we won't know who is an exchanger with who right? When we send the items, are we supposed to put our name on it so the babe knows who her exchanger was?

It's a minimum $20==and yes you put your name or something in the package so they know who it is from! Their "secret gifter" as it were. Some ladies wrote just a note (me), some wrote a poem, some sent a card.

 

[Stacerita]

OMG....I just found out that my brother referred to himself as "eye candy".

 

[lulubelle]

It's a minimum $20==and yes you put your name or something in the package so they know who it is from! Their "secret gifter" as it were. Some ladies wrote just a note (me), some wrote a poem, some sent a card.

I want to do this one! I chickened out of the summer one, but a character one I would love!

I assume Beth will keep us posted? Isn't that about the time the Vegas ladies get together? Speaking of, Breezy just got back from Sin City this morn after celebrating with her roomie who just graduated. She promised to post later about all the places she went to. I hadn't heard of most of them. I am so out of the loop when it comes to swanky, cool and hip places. She had a great time though, until her flight out this morn was cancelled and she had to wait in the McCarren Airport for four hours.

I just have to say that - Courtney, you are such a sweet girl. Helping your parents like that. And I know things will get better.

Kelly - hope you can come in Oct - we are going to have such a rocking fun time!

Capri - Hang in there, girl. We miss you terribly, but understand what you are doing.

 

[Queenbillabong]

OMG....I just found out that my brother referred to himself as "eye candy".

Ooooh, that's so not what you want to hear (is he though??? Just asking )

 

[Stacerita]

Ooooh, that's so not what you want to hear (is he though??? Just asking )

Ill post his pic again. But really. He is something of a narcisist. I jokingly tell him the one thing in common he has with the women he dates is that they love him, and that his love himself. It works out great. Seriously, calling yourself "eye candy"???? I laughed so hard when I was told he said that, it made my head throb.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Oh, Courtney. These are tough times for all. At least you have each other to pull together and make things work. Good luck to you and your parents!

Thank you, Tina.

Courtney I am so sorry about your parents!! ((hugs)) to you all!

Thank you so much, Kelly. So many hugs back to you!!

I just have to say that - Courtney, you are such a sweet girl. Helping your parents like that. And I know things will get better.

Aw, wow, thank you Linda. That really means a lot.

Thank ALL you girls so much. You have no idea how reassuring it is to hear such kind words from you sweet ladies!

 

[disney-super-mom]

It's a minimum $20==and yes you put your name or something in the package so they know who it is from! Their "secret gifter" as it were. Some ladies wrote just a note (me), some wrote a poem, some sent a card.

Thanks Cheryl. I totally get it now.

Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

[Boo Bear]

My husband's birthday falls right in the middle of our trip, so he'll prpbably be there too. Maybe the boys can hang out a bit while we're having Diva Time.

That's a good idea!

Soon! Sign-ups start up on June 12. I will make sure to post a link here to the new thread.

So what day do we get our exchange person? I move on the 26th and will be gone for a week. Is there any way I can get my name early?!?!?!

 

[kelmac284]

Morning ladies!

Well today is starting out awesome! I don't know if any of you remember but when I was in DL during the ladies trip I saw this beautiful bracelet that I fell in love with and then when I was there in April I showed it to Shane and mentioned that I would "love it" for my birthday wink wink well then that very night he surprised me with it at dinner. I was completely blown away because it was rather expensive and I would NEVER really have expected him to get it. You know one can dream but who would ever really expect one to get something like that. In fact I was a bit mad at him for actually buying it but then who could be mad at someone for getting you what you wanted

Then I got home and when the bill showed up it was TWICE what the price tag said and I almost had a heart attack. He said they had two versions and he wanted to get me the "better" version because I deserved it. Well then I REALLY got mad because I NEVER spend that much money on myself. I am a target and walmart shopper and NEVER spend money on myself. He spoils me though and I always get mad when he spends money because I am a total tight wad LOL. I HATE to spend money and am always worried about having my cc's paid off and on and on. He LOVES to spoil me though and do stuff like this. Well today is my birthday and last Friday we agreed that since we usually just celebrate together I told him he BETTER just get me cards because he had ALREADY bought me the bracelet and I told him to NOT get me anything else. He had already spent WAY too much on that and I didn't want anything else anyway. So he gave me a card on Friday night. Well this morning I get up and Katy gives me this little satin bag just like the bag my bracelet came in and I thought she had gotten the bag from my bracelet to use for something she had made me. I was like what are you doing with that. She was like NO that is not it. Plus it was in a DL bag. So I open it and it had the MATCHING necklace as the bracelet. NOW I get it. THAT is why it was so much. There WAS no more expensive bracelet it was so much cuz he bought the matching necklace. So I was DEF surprised. I never even SAW the necklace when we were there! So I was WAY surprised and now it all makes sense. So GREAT surprise and a good start to the day.

Anyway that is my good story for the day!

No work today and tonight we are going out to dinner with mom and dad and then to the girls performance at church. Can't wait to watch them and see them get their awards!! It's going to be a good day!

Hope everyone else's is great as well!

P.S. Shelby just made me a card that said: To the most coolest mom ever. Dear mom you are the best that I ever had. I bet other children would want you to be there mother. I love you so much. love Shelby. (you gotta love that!) That beats any store bought card there is!!!

 

[Boo Bear]

Kelly, how awesome! You need to take pictures to show us! I needed to hear that story to start MY day out right. I love to hear about those sorts of things, and you DO deserve it.