Now Bring Me That Horizon ~ It Begins P115

[TarzansKat]

Oh man, I am so sorry you were feelin da funk. But I'm glad you're back on board that bandwagon!

(I'm be feeling the same trepadation in the coming weeks as it sinks in that I just planned a trip to the World with two months to prepare.)

Thanks!

I can't believe you planned a trip so quickly! I mean, I've done it before, but you have far more people to consider than I have! Is it the whole family going? I really need to start reading your PTR.

 

[TarzansKat]

Now this chapter wouldn't even be a chapter without Heidi.

So my dear, I dedicate it to you.

And yes, I will still buy you that drink.

So, without further ado, inspired by Heidi, I bring you:

TK's Three Things -A list which I sat down and compiled this afternoon to reclaim some of my lost excitement about this trip. For those of you who may not read all the in between commentary on my ptr here, Heidi suggested making a list of 2-3 things that I really wanted to accomplish per day. It would give me a bit of planning without having the whole day planned out, since we're really trying to avoid that whole every moment scheduled thing.

So here it is. Oddly enough, it's pretty basic. I just went with my gut, and if I missed something, I'm sure I'll think of it when I'm down there.

Sunday, Sept 27 -

1. See Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in Epcot
2. The Donald Ride in Mexico​

Monday, Sept 28 -

1. Let DS pick the park for the day
2. Roam Downtown Disney (Earl of Sandwich, anyone?) and/or mini golf​

Tuesday, Sept 29 -

1. Leisurely morning at resort, meet family in lobby with gifts
2. Epcot - Visa Meet and Greet with whole family
3. Explore Food and Wine Festival/World Showcase​

Wednesday, Sept 30 -

1. Pirates of the Caribbean
2. Ride at least one ride with just my dad
3. Sit on a park bench with Nana, hopefully with some popcorn​

Thursday, Oct 1 -

1. Relax at the spa, hello DIS friends!
2. Tea at the GF
3. MNSSHP
Okay, I'll admit it. I may be totally pirate about this trip...well, not totally given that I am doing some planning here, but for MNSSHP, we actually have a touring plan. It worked so well for us last year, I plan to duplicate it this year. Start the party by heading to the left to Adventureland. Go through meet and greet with trick or treating at the end (Tarzan). Ride Pirates. Head over to Liberty Square, trick or treat, get ready to watch the Headless Horseman and the Boo to You parade. Ride Haunted Mansion. Continue with trick or treating and meet and greets, head towards Tomorrowland. Ride Buzz. Get DS changed into jams to sleep in stroller. Watch Hallowishes from the bridge to Tomorrowland. Head back to Adventureland after fireworks for DISer ride on POTC. Take LOTS of pictures with DIS friends! Call it a night.​

Friday, Oct 2 -

1. DHS - Junky Apple, Villian Candy Store
2. Meet Sorceror Mickey
3. Drinks with Heidi and Jackie​

Saturday, Oct 3 -

1. Festival of the Lion King
2. Dinner at the Brown Derby​

Sunday, Oct 4 -

1. Chef Mickey's
2. Say goodbye to the Magic Kingdom, use up remain snack credits, shop until I can't fit anymore in my suitcase​

So there you have it. My gut instinct must do list. And I have to say, I feel so much better having written it down. Just having these small goals for each day, and letting everything else go wit the flow feels so much more productive than I did before.

I have some plans. Little ones. Teensy ones. I don't really even think of these as plans (with the exception of MNSSHP), they're more goals. And they're the goals of things that are really important.

Like making sure DS gets on the Donald ride, since it's his favorite. Riding one ride with just my dad like I did when I was little. Making sure I sit on that park bench with Nana. I haven't put anything specific for my mom because she and I are doing the spa together, so I know we'll get some quality time. And my FIL and I are really good about that as well, so I'm not worried. Actually, there are tentative plans for Mom, FIL, and I to head to the pool bar one night, so that's something that probably should have gone on the list.

You may note there's nothing in particular that mentions my husband.

And to that I say it's because you haven't had the pleasure of seeing him dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow yet. I could have easily put that on my list, but I know he's doing that anyway. Now that, if nothing else, can certainly get me through the next three weeks.

 

[jenjolt]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!

What great ideas...I just might have to "borrow" your idea and come up with special goals for myself if you and Heidi don't mind!!!! I think its awesome that you have a few things each day you are really really looking forward too!!!!!

I'm very partial to your October 1st list!! I'm really looking forward to having some time with you at MNSSHP!!! It's going to be a blast!!! Good friends at a great place...doesn't get much better than that!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

That is one wonderful list! It's perfect, little plans to give your touring some guidance but nothing that is overwhelming!

 

[Sarilas]

Thanks!

I can't believe you planned a trip so quickly! I mean, I've done it before, but you have far more people to consider than I have! Is it the whole family going? I really need to start reading your PTR.

Kyle's staying home (teenagers ) so it'll be Jose and the girls and me. A little bit easier, but not by much. If only the little girls wanted to stay home..

So there you have it. My gut instinct must do list.

Love it! I could've never made a list such as this for our first trip. As prepared as I was, I wasn't prepared for which things would become favorites and which would just be 'meh'.

This time around I am operating much like your list than a try-to-get-it-all-done schedule. And it is SO much more relaxing!

 

[MRYPPNS]

I made it on TK's mini list!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

I love the list. I think I may have to do a Heidi's 3 things list.

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a great idea to do the mini-lists!

Woo hoo for being number 3 on the October 2nd list!!!

Yes, I will be more than happy to park it somewhere after we get our drinks!!!

 

[Native NYer]

Love the idea of choosing 2-3 things that you really want to do.

Relaxing at the spa sounds wonderful.

Festival of the Lion King is fantastic!!!

Are you shopping for anything in particular on this trip?

 

[MegansMom]

It is a great list, and it will be a great trip........I JUST KNOW IT!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!

What great ideas...I just might have to "borrow" your idea and come up with special goals for myself if you and Heidi don't mind!!!! I think its awesome that you have a few things each day you are really really looking forward too!!!!!

I'm very partial to your October 1st list!! I'm really looking forward to having some time with you at MNSSHP!!! It's going to be a blast!!! Good friends at a great place...doesn't get much better than that!!!

It really helps to give a slight direction without a hard core touring plan.

I'm looking forward to the DIS meet at MNSSHP, too. I'm sold on the idea that there are so many of us, we'll have our own boat on POTC. Talk about awesome. A whole boat filled with people you know! So cool.

That is one wonderful list! It's perfect, little plans to give your touring some guidance but nothing that is overwhelming!

I knew you would appreach the list. It's your trademark!

Kyle's staying home (teenagers ) so it'll be Jose and the girls and me. A little bit easier, but not by much. If only the little girls wanted to stay home..

HA! Well, I think you're going to have a great time.

Love it! I could've never made a list such as this for our first trip. As prepared as I was, I wasn't prepared for which things would become favorites and which would just be 'meh'.

Oh, I agree. The first trip is really a benchmark and gives you an idea of your real likes and dislikes.

This time around I am operating much like your list than a try-to-get-it-all-done schedule. And it is SO much more relaxing!

Excellent!

I made it on TK's mini list!!

Of course you did! And I want to thank you so much, because ever since I made the list I am feeling soooooo much better about the trip. It really helped me get down to the essence of that which was important to me.

I love the list. I think I may have to do a Heidi's 3 things list.

I think everyone should do one!

Yes, I will be more than happy to park it somewhere after we get our drinks!!!

You know, there is a lovely bench in France that I have in mind.

Are you shopping for anything in particular on this trip?

You know, I really don't have a specific shopping list. We always pre-purchase the photopass cd, and I'm big into scrapbooking and pictures, so that is really one of my big souvies. My mom and I split it so that helps to soften the blow.

I actually got some things on my trip with Tink in May so there's nothing in particular that I really need. Need. Ha ha ha.

If I had to list it, I'd say these are the things I'm most interested in:

1. Basin - even though I have soap leftover from May, I just love this store
2. Trend E - in Downtown, I stopped here but didn't buy anything
3. MNSSHP - the special Halloween themed merchandise
4. General shopping in Everything Pop (it's just such a great store)

That's pretty much it. Of course I wonder in and out of different stores throughout the stay, and I'm definitely going to be bringing home some specific snacks too. I know we'll hit Goofy's Candy Co and do the make your own thing. I just don't know if they'll survive long enough to make it home.

It is a great list, and it will be a great trip........I JUST KNOW IT!!!!

Thank you! I think so, too, now that I got out of da funk.

 

[Native NYer]

You know, I really don't have a specific shopping list. We always pre-purchase the photopass cd, and I'm big into scrapbooking and pictures, so that is really one of my big souvies. My mom and I split it so that helps to soften the blow.

I actually got some things on my trip with Tink in May so there's nothing in particular that I really need. Need. Ha ha ha.

If I had to list it, I'd say these are the things I'm most interested in:

1. Basin - even though I have soap leftover from May, I just love this store
2. Trend E - in Downtown, I stopped here but didn't buy anything
3. MNSSHP - the special Halloween themed merchandise
4. General shopping in Everything Pop (it's just such a great store)

That's pretty much it. Of course I wonder in and out of different stores throughout the stay, and I'm definitely going to be bringing home some specific snacks too. I know we'll hit Goofy's Candy Co and do the make your own thing. I just don't know if they'll survive long enough to make it home.

I also pre-purchase the photopass cd. Makes life so much easier.

Need takes the place of want in Disney. I know I don't need that Mickey t-shirt. But somehow, once inside the gates of WDW, my wants magically transform into a need. As in I need that Mickey head dishtowel even though I don't cook and never use dishes because it has red Mickey heads and I love red and I need a little Disney in my kitchen and I'll just pass out if I can't have it

Basin sounds like such a great store. For some reason, I have yet to go in.

And I can't wait to see what Halloween themed stuff you get. I LOVE Halloween

 

[All7OfUs]

I'm so sorry, I"m so far behind, TK!! Our new teammate just arrived on Sunday, and it really takes a lot of time to get someone settled into their new role, well new life, really!

Suffice it to say, I've not had a lot of time to "hang out" with friends here.

I do love your list, though. I"m so glad it inspired you to have a new (or re-instated) zeal for the things to come. It is a simple, easy to accomplish sort of list.

I will have to say, you have me completely excited about Basin!!

 

[eandesmom]

Color me overwhelmed.

I am looking forward to this trip. And much like I threw out the itinerary, I need to let go of all the idea of what needs to get done. If it does, it does. If it doesn't, oh well. We're still us, and in three weeks, we're going to Disney World.

Just remember to breathe in the pretty colors....breathe out the bad

I your three things list! What a perfect idea and a fabulous plan. It is the little things that make a trip, if we can all remember that once we get there, even the most compulsive planner will have a great time. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better.

 

[TarzansKat]

I also pre-purchase the photopass cd. Makes life so much easier.

Agreed.

Need takes the place of want in Disney. I know I don't need that Mickey t-shirt. But somehow, once inside the gates of WDW, my wants magically transform into a need. As in I need that Mickey head dishtowel even though I don't cook and never use dishes because it has red Mickey heads and I love red and I need a little Disney in my kitchen and I'll just pass out if I can't have it

I can laugh at this, right?

I'm only laughing because it's so, so true.

I really don't need another $50 hoodie. But look, it's so different than the one I bought last time. Than the 20 other hoodies I have at home. I mean, it's even a different color, and it's just so cute! Who cares if it's a $50 hoodie? It's a $50 DISNEY hoodie.

Basin sounds like such a great store. For some reason, I have yet to go in.

I don't know whether to hold you back or encourage you. I can see serious damage being done here.

And I can't wait to see what Halloween themed stuff you get. I LOVE Halloween

Me, too! It's my favorite holiday. I can't wait to get dressed up for MNSSHP.

I'm so sorry, I"m so far behind, TK!! Our new teammate just arrived on Sunday, and it really takes a lot of time to get someone settled into their new role, well new life, really!

Suffice it to say, I've not had a lot of time to "hang out" with friends here.

Please do not worry! This is a drop in when you can type of thread, no grudges held, just happy to have you here!!!

I do love your list, though. I"m so glad it inspired you to have a new (or re-instated) zeal for the things to come. It is a simple, easy to accomplish sort of list.

Simple and easy to accomplish being the key points. I just am so stressed about so many other things, I will not spend this vacation worrying about what I am and am not doing.

I will have to say, you have me completely excited about Basin!!

As well you should be!

Just remember to breathe in the pretty colors....breathe out the bad

I'll have to remember that, I like that. Breathe in the pretty colors.

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, by Danny Kaye. "Life is a great big canvas. Throw all the paint on it you can."

I your three things list! What a perfect idea and a fabulous plan. It is the little things that make a trip, if we can all remember that once we get there, even the most compulsive planner will have a great time. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better.

Thanks. I'm taking it one day at a time and trying to keep the stress to a minimum.

 

[eandesmom]

I'll have to remember that, I like that. Breathe in the pretty colors.

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, by Danny Kaye. "Life is a great big canvas. Throw all the paint on it you can."

I find it helps if I say the colors out loud..

Breathe in.... periwinkle, tuscan orange, aquamarine, lavender, lemon yellow, sage green

Breathe out...chartreuse

 

[TarzansKat]

I find it helps if I say the colors out loud..

Breathe in.... periwinkle, tuscan orange, aquamarine, lavender, lemon yellow, sage green

Breathe out...chartreuse

I LOVE IT!!!

You've got the right way of thinking, my dear. Thanks for making me smile.

 

[All7OfUs]

After reading this, I actually lost a night of sleep trying to figure out how to spell puce. I know, I know, I could have looked it up, like I did just now, but you know, you're warm and cozy and all tucked in.... blah, blah, blah. So, yeah, now I know how to spell the color I'd definitely breathe out. So, everyone together now, in goes the apricot, out goes the puce.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

LOVE the mini lists! Perfect solution for a little planning but not over-planning. I am, of course, very excited about the DIS meets. But I especially get a giggle out of the "shop until I can't fit any more into my suitcase item."

See you SOON, TK!! I love saying that!!

 

[TarzansKat]

After reading this, I actually lost a night of sleep trying to figure out how to spell puce. I know, I know, I could have looked it up, like I did just now, but you know, you're warm and cozy and all tucked in.... blah, blah, blah. So, yeah, now I know how to spell the color I'd definitely breathe out. So, everyone together now, in goes the apricot, out goes the puce.

And I would have happily told you how to spell puce.

Breathe in the cobalt blue, breathe out the gray.

LOVE the mini lists! Perfect solution for a little planning but not over-planning. I am, of course, very excited about the DIS meets. But I especially get a giggle out of the "shop until I can't fit any more into my suitcase item."

See you SOON, TK!! I love saying that!!

That's pretty much what I do. Even though I don't buy a lot, it's always like playing a game of Tetris to get everything to fit into the suitcase afterwards.

I feel very Mickey Mouse all of a sudden. See ya real soon!