Relaxation, Disney Style, PTR. ~*TRIP REPORT HAS STARTED! 9/18 Pg. 155*~

[Charleston Princess]

We are a great DIS team, LL, with your date switching and my resort switching. Heaven help us if we ever plan a trip together! Which actually would be a lot of fun!

I think you made the right decision to scrap the Disney 5K for now -- the whole point of the vacation is to relax and unwind, and if the 5K is getting in the way, then you definitely need to drop it. I love that you are going to be spending your birthday at Disney! That's so awesome! Plus, the 5K will be there when you are ready to tackle it. You have accomplished so much in the last year already!

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

Your date changes are what keep us reading- LOL! Do what you need to do. If your trip will be more relaxing, that's all that counts!

Yeah, for being there on your birthday, although, now you won't be there on mine...hmmm, perhaps I should run the 5k in your place

 

[LuccaDrake]

I agree with you on wanting to have a relaxing vacation. And I never thought about afterwards and being tired. Better to do some 5k's near where you live than take away precious Disney time! And if you're looking for a 3 bedroom cape in Springvale next summer let me know!

~Beka~

 

[Hallowishes]

your PTR wouldnt be as fun to read if you werent chaging your dates EVERY OTHER POST! Im happy for you and i totally think your reasoning is sound. i dont think that i would want to do the 5k and put all the training and work into it while also trying to "relax" and "be on vacation" riverside is a beautiful resort and BONUS less days till your trip!!! cant wait to hear more of your ever changing itinerary ... p.s. what are you going to do about your dining plans????

 

[jenjolt]

I'm so glad that you are happy with your choice!!! This trip really does need to be about you and Marc being together!!!!! I hope you have the best trip ever!!

AND BONUS...you're going sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

No sweat about the 5K....

Plus, it's not a LL PTR w/o a gazillion changes of some sort....

Would only be disappointed if you weren't able to go at all...

 

[wigdoutdismom]

That's ok, I don't like running anyway.

I'm all about going sooner!!!

 

[belle8306]

No worries about the 5K. Vacations should be worry free. Your 5K trip to Disney will come.

 

[All7OfUs]

Always great to have a reason to go back (as if DIS'ers need one! ). I applaud your goal of a relaxing trip before more craziness comes along! Enjoy!!

66 days. Wahoo!!!!!

If her trip is 66 days away, then MINE Is only 65!!!!

And who am I to talk given that I'm theorizing about my next trip which is well over a year away.

You, TK, are not the only one who has done that- I know someone else who obsessed over the details about, oh... 15 months in advance.

WE all the the REAL reason LL changed her dates back. RIGHT?? It was so we could


STILL MEET!!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

You, TK, are not the only one who has done that- I know someone else who obsessed over the details about, oh... 15 months in advance.

One of the reasons I love the DIS. Not only are we amongst a group of enablers, we're also amongst those who get the obsessive planning.

 

[All7OfUs]

One of the reasons I love the DIS. Not only are we amongst a group of enablers, we're also amongst those who get the obsessive planning.

Enablers+OCD Planners= A very cozy community! I like it here!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

I totally, 100% think you did the right thing!!! You're right, the trip does need to be about you and Marc! I know this because I'm very much the same as you, a stressful personality! Everything kinda gets in the way of whats important and you get bogged down and all funky. That was the reason for our Halloween 09 trip, to get away as a family and get away from all the stuff after a long summer and the stress of my thyroid surgery. That's the reason for the trip DH and I are taking in Oct. There's so much going on right now that we really need time to reconnect as a couple!

If anyone is disappoint that you're not doing the 5k they need to get over themselves and go somewhere else! That's so not what this place should be about! We should be support of each other no matter what!

I know you can do a 5k when the times comes! Look at the progress you've made in just a year! The pictures don't lie my dear! It's amazing!!!!! You're one heck of a kick butt babe!

Going sooner is such a great bonus and 9 nights at riverside must feel like a great thing! I bet you get that giddy, excited feeling when you think about it!!! I know I do when I think abut Oct!!!

I'm so excited for you!! You're going to have the best time! You deserve it!

 

[MeMom]

Happy planning! Hanging out at Riverside and being there on your birthday sounds good to me. You can be a southern belle living the life of luxury and relaxation.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Lesley:

You have plenty of time to get that 5K in. No need to fret about it now.

Go and have a good time with Marc. You both deserve it! Yay, you are only 65 days aways now!

Erika

 

[meeko_33785]

I was sure those last dates would stick, but I think you made the right choice. There will be other times to do the 5K, but I think the refocus on relaxing will be great. Plus, you're getting to spend your entire stay at your dream resort, spend your birthday at Disney, and get more time to be with Marc.

 

[Lady Lallie]

You two look great! Your dress is very cute. Happy belated Anniversary. I love the idea of a picture every year. No one should be disappointed with you. You and Marc have every right to enjoy a relaxing trip. Plus, you'll have more time to prep yourself for the 5k in the future. Yay only 66 days!

Thank you. I'm very happy with the changed dates, once everything was done I felt the relaxation just sweep over me.

You did what is best for you and Marc and that is all that matters!! Putting yourself first sometimes is hard when it means giving up on other goals or opportunities. I think you made a very wise decision. Recognizing that, for right now, your need to relax and enjoy a much needed vacation with your husband is the higher priority is a good thing!!

Plus any switch that means less days on a countdown, well, that's just BONUS!






Besides, this just means you'll have to schedule a Disney 5k for next year.

That one thing that my surgery has taught me, that I need to put myself first. It's becoming a little easier the more practice I get too.

Don't feel bad about the Disney 5K. When I first heard you were doing it I was worried that you would stress about it and maybe not have the best vacation because of it. It's one thing to go to Disney to do a race, it's another thing to add a race to Disney vacation. Heck just walk around World Showcase 3 times and then buy yourself a pin! Just like a 5K with a medal

I caught a bit of the chat above....more people probably comment on Marc's weight loss only because a lot of people are uncomfortable commenting about a woman's weight EVEN if their comments are going to be positive. I once lost 35 lbs and people would ask if I had changed my hair color

That is exactly what was happening, the stress was taking over my vacation.

Maybe you are right, now that you say that about the weight comments I'm sure that is what it is.

You are too funny! But I think it is a wise decision. Rather take things a bit more easy. You really ought to have an unstressful trip with Marc to celebrate your accievement and to enjoy your new energy levels. Having to worry about a race and then feeling tired afterwards might in the end lead to physical tiredness again. And a birthday at WDW is always a wonderful thing!



I think that might be true. Telling a woman that she lost weight, might be seen as implying to say her that she was overweight before. And since that would be considered an insult, many people might feel uncomfortable about how to say something at all.

That is what we need, an unstressful, relaxing, quiet vacation. Well as quiet as you can get at Disney.

Always great to have a reason to go back (as if DIS'ers need one! ). I applaud your goal of a relaxing trip before more craziness comes along! Enjoy!!

66 days. Wahoo!!!!!

Wahooooooo!!! I'm very excited that my trip is that much closer!

Oh gosh, lol, I knew you'd switch again! Of course you have good reason though. The whole idea of going back to Disney with Marc, was....you and Marc time. And 5k seemed like a good idea, especially to motivate you with your exercise, but you're right, it completely hogged up your you and Marc time. I agree...switch those dates, focus on school right now and just enjoy that you and Marc will have your perfect vacation

I have a serious date switching problem. Maybe I should start a support group.

 

[MegansMom]

Seriously LL, no need to fret about dropping the 5K.......this is your VACATION!!! Remember!?!?!? RELAXATION, DISNEY STYLE?!?!?!?! We definitely want no more stress added to your worries, and the trip would not be as enjoyable if you were constantly focused on the 5K. It will always be there, and you all have enough to celebrate as it is....you have done a remarkably wonderful job of losing weight this year, and you both should feel so much pride! YOU DESERVE this vacation to be a retreat from all that stress....not a source of it!!! We love ya girl, and are so proud of you!!!! NOW, go on, get ready to RELAX and ENJOY it!!!!! Now, I want you to not only celebrate your birthday, but also do some celebrating for me on my birthday on the 4th!!! Okay???? Love ya girlie!

 

[Lady Lallie]

You have issues, you know that, right?

But I love you just the way you are!

I think you're the queen of date switching, but as long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

And who am I to talk given that I'm theorizing about my next trip which is well over a year away.

Yes, I have issues...multiple issues if I was being completely honest.

A change? I'm shocked!

Like others have said, there is nothing disappointing in you making this an 'LL and Marc" trip, and just an "LL and Marc" trip. Another trip can be the "5K trip".

Your birthday in Disney... nine days at Riverside.... 66 days away =

Can't wait to see your new countdown. I'm still looking for inspiration for mine.

I knew you'd be shocked!! I haven't quite decided what I'm going to do for the countdown. I just can't put my finger on it.

I think you made a great decision - you definitely don't want any stress on, or leading up to your disney vacation! It sounds like you've already got a full plate right now. I'm not quite sure how you're juggling it all!

I'm not sure either, I think it's because I'm already crazy.

I think you are wise to switch your dates again after all this vacation was all about relaxing. I would be switching my dates if I could but it is the only time my dh could get vacation. I am jealous of you because you can move back to Maine. I miss my homestate so much.

I feel for you, I'd be going nuts if I couldn't move back to Maine, I miss it so much.

I am just getting caught up. John and I stayed at Riverside on our honeymoon. We had requested the Mansions and ended up getting Alligator Bayou. I have to say I ended up being pretty happy with that. The resort is super relaxing and Boatwright's is yummy. I think we ate there 3 times on our honeymoon. I understand wanting your trip to be just about you guys having fun and relaxing together so I definitely don't blame you for switching your dates. Plus, you get to spend your birthday there!

Thanks for joining in! I really hope we get a Mansion room but I will take what we can get. I'll be happy anywhere as long as I'm in Disney.

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!

You guys look great in your picture!!!!!!


to the date change!!!! You guys are too much. Don't worry about the 5K. There will plenty of 5K's in your future. Anyway, once you do a race or two you realize the real fun is just going out and running.

I will be arriving on the 12th (unless I decide to leave earlier now) I'll talk to my travel partner and see if she cares if I fly out a day earlier. I would really like to go the 12th - 17th, but it would mean 3 different rooms. That's a lot.

You should change your dates so we can meet!!!

We are a great DIS team, LL, with your date switching and my resort switching. Heaven help us if we ever plan a trip together! Which actually would be a lot of fun!

I think you made the right decision to scrap the Disney 5K for now -- the whole point of the vacation is to relax and unwind, and if the 5K is getting in the way, then you definitely need to drop it. I love that you are going to be spending your birthday at Disney! That's so awesome! Plus, the 5K will be there when you are ready to tackle it. You have accomplished so much in the last year already!

We really are the ultimate Disney team. We should start a competition and team up against others, we could totally kick butt in the areas of resort switching, date switching and even itinerary revamps.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Your date changes are what keep us reading- LOL! Do what you need to do. If your trip will be more relaxing, that's all that counts!

Yeah, for being there on your birthday, although, now you won't be there on mine...hmmm, perhaps I should run the 5k in your place

If anything, at least with all the date changes I'm interesting.

There you go, go run it!!

I agree with you on wanting to have a relaxing vacation. And I never thought about afterwards and being tired. Better to do some 5k's near where you live than take away precious Disney time! And if you're looking for a 3 bedroom cape in Springvale next summer let me know!

~Beka~

Marc keeps dreaming about houses up near Springvale. I don't think we are quite ready to buy yet though. I'll be looking for a nice rental.

your PTR wouldnt be as fun to read if you werent chaging your dates EVERY OTHER POST! Im happy for you and i totally think your reasoning is sound. i dont think that i would want to do the 5k and put all the training and work into it while also trying to "relax" and "be on vacation" riverside is a beautiful resort and BONUS less days till your trip!!! cant wait to hear more of your ever changing itinerary ... p.s. what are you going to do about your dining plans????

It's just about at that, changes every other post.

I already made new ADRs, I was able to get everything we were planning on before...of course I did make a few changes...

I'm so glad that you are happy with your choice!!! This trip really does need to be about you and Marc being together!!!!! I hope you have the best trip ever!!

AND BONUS...you're going sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!

I'm really happy with my choice. Thank you for talking me down yesterday too. I actually called Jen from work yesterday to whine about what to do. I'm so glad I have you for a friend.

No sweat about the 5K....

Plus, it's not a LL PTR w/o a gazillion changes of some sort....

Would only be disappointed if you weren't able to go at all...

That's me...Ms. Change-arella.

That's ok, I don't like running anyway.

I'm all about going sooner!!!

Turns out...I'm not a huge fan either. I like the speed walking much better.

No worries about the 5K. Vacations should be worry free. Your 5K trip to Disney will come.

That's it too, I want this vacation to be as worry free as possible!

 

[Lady Lallie]

If her trip is 66 days away, then MINE Is only 65!!!!






You, TK, are not the only one who has done that- I know someone else who obsessed over the details about, oh... 15 months in advance.

WE all the the REAL reason LL changed her dates back. RIGHT?? It was so we could


STILL MEET!!!!!

You are too funny my dear!

One of the reasons I love the DIS. Not only are we amongst a group of enablers, we're also amongst those who get the obsessive planning.

Gotta love it.

Enablers+OCD Planners= A very cozy community! I like it here!

Very cozy, indeed.

I totally, 100% think you did the right thing!!! You're right, the trip does need to be about you and Marc! I know this because I'm very much the same as you, a stressful personality! Everything kinda gets in the way of whats important and you get bogged down and all funky. That was the reason for our Halloween 09 trip, to get away as a family and get away from all the stuff after a long summer and the stress of my thyroid surgery. That's the reason for the trip DH and I are taking in Oct. There's so much going on right now that we really need time to reconnect as a couple!

If anyone is disappoint that you're not doing the 5k they need to get over themselves and go somewhere else! That's so not what this place should be about! We should be support of each other no matter what!

I know you can do a 5k when the times comes! Look at the progress you've made in just a year! The pictures don't lie my dear! It's amazing!!!!! You're one heck of a kick butt babe!

Going sooner is such a great bonus and 9 nights at riverside must feel like a great thing! I bet you get that giddy, excited feeling when you think about it!!! I know I do when I think abut Oct!!!

I'm so excited for you!! You're going to have the best time! You deserve it!

That's right, they do need to get over themselves. You are so right. I just care too much about what people think, I need to get over that.

And you are right, Marc & I need this trip to be just about the two of us.

Happy planning! Hanging out at Riverside and being there on your birthday sounds good to me. You can be a southern belle living the life of luxury and relaxation.

Oh yes, I will become a Southern Belle for sure. I can't wait, do you think Riverside hands our parasols to all the ladies?

Lesley:

You have plenty of time to get that 5K in. No need to fret about it now.

Go and have a good time with Marc. You both deserve it! Yay, you are only 65 days aways now!

Erika

65 days!! Yayayayayayaya!!

I was sure those last dates would stick, but I think you made the right choice. There will be other times to do the 5K, but I think the refocus on relaxing will be great. Plus, you're getting to spend your entire stay at your dream resort, spend your birthday at Disney, and get more time to be with Marc.

I thought they would too, but I was wrong. I'm really excited about not having a split stay, I know I can handle them but I like the idea of just relaxing at Riverside.

Seriously LL, no need to fret about dropping the 5K.......this is your VACATION!!! Remember!?!?!? RELAXATION, DISNEY STYLE?!?!?!?! We definitely want no more stress added to your worries, and the trip would not be as enjoyable if you were constantly focused on the 5K. It will always be there, and you all have enough to celebrate as it is....you have done a remarkably wonderful job of losing weight this year, and you both should feel so much pride! YOU DESERVE this vacation to be a retreat from all that stress....not a source of it!!! We love ya girl, and are so proud of you!!!! NOW, go on, get ready to RELAX and ENJOY it!!!!! Now, I want you to not only celebrate your birthday, but also do some celebrating for me on my birthday on the 4th!!! Okay???? Love ya girlie!

I'm getting ready that is for sure!!

Yes, I do some fun things for you on the 4th!!!