HEY GUYS
*warning, long read*
ok, . . so i'm not gong to lie, . . I have been stalking you guys! HAHA. I have been coming frequently to DISboards for the last few months, . . . . and i didn't want to join b/c i wonder if i'll come back after my disney trip (June 1-8th). But then i realize, where else in the world am i going to find more people that enjoy and love disney as much as i do (other than my sister, who has the amazing ability to remain calm even though inside she's probably exploding with joy). Therefore, i decided to join the forums and come back whenever i feel like it, just to share some disney joy.
Let me talk a bit about myself.
I was born in Hong Kong but moved to canada when i was about 6 years old. First, my family and i lived in Calgary. But the extreme weather and the inconvenience of living out in the plains drove my parents to move to Vancouver, . and then to Richmond (below vancouver). I have now been in Canada for nearly 15 years now!! I am currently 21 years old and just this past wednesday, i graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.A In English language. Going to go back next year to do B. of Education.
SO why do i like disney??
If u read my profile, you'll already know a bit of this. When we first immigrated, my parents worked really hard to make a life for us here. hah Sounds like a typical corny immigrant story but that's what it is. My dad is not a very social person and he's not good with kids AT ALL. He's very rough on us b/c he wants us to succeed. I dont' want to make him sound crazy but hes' just not the warm type of dad who hugs it out with their kids every night and tucks them in.
So, . . how does this link to Disney? Well, . . Disney was the only way for my family to get together. Only when i was older did i realize that even though my father was leading a very hectic lifestyle, his fatherly side still found the time to indulge my sisters and i in the many different disney classics. He'd take us out to rent them and take us home to watch them. This instilled such good feelings in me that i basically, . . get nostalgic everytime i watch movies. Not to mention that disney music is AWESOME. My dad then started disney collection and FINALLY, in my grade 5 year, we went on a family vacation to DISNEYLAND. Best time of my life. Sadly, . . . that was also our last family vacation b/c shortly after that, they opened a store and have been MAJOR workacholics since then. I also went to disney on my High school Grad with 1 best friend, 1 exchange best friend, and 1 grl that totally didn't fit in. BUt we still had a blast. IN 1 WEEK, i am going to disneyworld for the first time with my 3 best friends foro ur University grad. WE've been friends for 11 years now, . . . . and i am MAJORLY excited!!
As you can see, . . i have 1 disney trip almost every 5 years. that's not good
Anything and everything disney makes me want to cry. I have all the disney music, . including fantasmic ending. And many times, i like to copy mickey's dance moves from fantasmic - that is truly, . the most amazing show and i get chills reliving it on youtube!!
I want to get married there
I want to take my kids there when i grow up
and maybe in the future, . . when my parents are retired, i can take them for another fun filled disney vacation.
Sorry for the long read, . . . you'll be getting that a lot from me b/c i tend to have TYPING diarrhea!
*warning, long read*
ok, . . so i'm not gong to lie, . . I have been stalking you guys! HAHA. I have been coming frequently to DISboards for the last few months, . . . . and i didn't want to join b/c i wonder if i'll come back after my disney trip (June 1-8th). But then i realize, where else in the world am i going to find more people that enjoy and love disney as much as i do (other than my sister, who has the amazing ability to remain calm even though inside she's probably exploding with joy). Therefore, i decided to join the forums and come back whenever i feel like it, just to share some disney joy.
Let me talk a bit about myself.
I was born in Hong Kong but moved to canada when i was about 6 years old. First, my family and i lived in Calgary. But the extreme weather and the inconvenience of living out in the plains drove my parents to move to Vancouver, . and then to Richmond (below vancouver). I have now been in Canada for nearly 15 years now!! I am currently 21 years old and just this past wednesday, i graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.A In English language. Going to go back next year to do B. of Education.
SO why do i like disney??
If u read my profile, you'll already know a bit of this. When we first immigrated, my parents worked really hard to make a life for us here. hah Sounds like a typical corny immigrant story but that's what it is. My dad is not a very social person and he's not good with kids AT ALL. He's very rough on us b/c he wants us to succeed. I dont' want to make him sound crazy but hes' just not the warm type of dad who hugs it out with their kids every night and tucks them in.
So, . . how does this link to Disney? Well, . . Disney was the only way for my family to get together. Only when i was older did i realize that even though my father was leading a very hectic lifestyle, his fatherly side still found the time to indulge my sisters and i in the many different disney classics. He'd take us out to rent them and take us home to watch them. This instilled such good feelings in me that i basically, . . get nostalgic everytime i watch movies. Not to mention that disney music is AWESOME. My dad then started disney collection and FINALLY, in my grade 5 year, we went on a family vacation to DISNEYLAND. Best time of my life. Sadly, . . . that was also our last family vacation b/c shortly after that, they opened a store and have been MAJOR workacholics since then. I also went to disney on my High school Grad with 1 best friend, 1 exchange best friend, and 1 grl that totally didn't fit in. BUt we still had a blast. IN 1 WEEK, i am going to disneyworld for the first time with my 3 best friends foro ur University grad. WE've been friends for 11 years now, . . . . and i am MAJORLY excited!!
As you can see, . . i have 1 disney trip almost every 5 years. that's not good
Anything and everything disney makes me want to cry. I have all the disney music, . including fantasmic ending. And many times, i like to copy mickey's dance moves from fantasmic - that is truly, . the most amazing show and i get chills reliving it on youtube!!
I want to get married there
I want to take my kids there when i grow up
and maybe in the future, . . when my parents are retired, i can take them for another fun filled disney vacation.
Sorry for the long read, . . . you'll be getting that a lot from me b/c i tend to have TYPING diarrhea!
thanks for sharing your story. we're completly across the country from eachother, but i feel your warmth from your story. our parents are from different generations, and only once we are older do we really realize they love they actually have shown us over the years. so enjoy your trip!! and DEF bring your folks back to Disney upon retirement!
