True Confessions . . . The Full Story

[mla1977]

I would like to be a Neurotic Disney Auntie! I most certainly am one of them. I have only my cats to brainwash. DBF is kind of like your husband. I may have convinced him to take his brother and my niece in June.

 

[NDM#1]

Ok...I'm here. Jumped over from EarstoEars. I am the one who just emailed you a bit ago. Enjoying the report!

Had to edit b/c it looks like our next trips (if I am able to make it) coincide.

Do you mean that you will be there when I am ??!!

If true, WE MUST MEET! I am already going to be meeting with NDM#26, and I would love to meet you too!

 

[Disneyfan71]

Sounds like you had a good time, even though there were a few roadblocks along the way. But all the while you enjoyed yourselves. It's always nice reading TR's.. Thanks for sharing.

 

[NDM#1]

I would like to be a Neurotic Disney Auntie! I most certainly am one of them. I have only my cats to brainwash. DBF is kind of like your husband. I may have convinced him to take his brother and my niece in June.

Your wish is definitely granted, especially because I believe that aunties are absolutely adorable when they own cats. My favorite auntie surrounds herself with cats.

Megan The Adorable, by the power and authority vested in me, I hereby pronounce you to be NDA#1. You shall henceforth bear the esteemed and loveable title of Neurtoic Disney Auntie. Being the VERY FIRST NDA, you hold the solemn responsibility of setting the example for all other NDAs who will follow in your footsteps. Go forth into the World, indoctrinating all of your nieces and nephews into Disney culture, teaching the The Sacred Seven and exemplifying the principles of a Disney-driven life. This, in turn, should catapult you to the forefront of all favored aunties and bring you blessing. Congratulations!

We now have 38 NDMs, 3 NDDs (dads), 1 NDGM (grand mom), 3 NDWs (wives), 1 NDH (husband), 1 NDU (uncle), 1 NDA (auntie), and 1 NDI (individual). Whew! Still working on the website guys.

 

[Disneyfan71]

I could be a NDH--neurotic Disney Husband...I like to plan what parks to go to on each day--where we'll eat. I don't like just "winging it" you know!! I've already got my maps and trust me I'm going over and over them!!!

 

[mla1977]

Woohoo! Now if only I could put in the request for a quote on the dreams site. I will suffer through the June heat since my cousin won't let me take my niece out of school. What kind of parenting is that?

 

[ArielSRL]

Do you mean that you will be there when I am ??!!

If true, WE MUST MEET! I am already going to be meeting with NDM#26, and I would love to meet you too!

Currently my ressies are from May 27 - June 3 and I think, from looking at your ticker, I would be there at the same time as you guys. The only problem is, I may end up having to cancel to due finances. My mom would be the one to go with me and she got laid off Dec 31...so it depends on if she can get a job and also, if I can scrounge up the money myself, as I am still paying on some surgery I had this past summer. I booked it because it was the buy 4 days, get 3 free deal. I'll know by April (when payment is due) if we can make it. If we do, we'll be at POFQ and I would love to meet up. Will keep ya informed!

 

[All7OfUs]

NDM #33 checking in...

Today I worked on my OneNote work of art. So far the categories are:

Itinerary, Food/drinks/snacks, resort info., transportation info., packing lists, misc. fun stuff to consider doing/buying, and PTR chapter titles. (Yes, I've even dutifully planned out HOW to write my PTR!!)

Am I missing something that a true NDM would have included?? I"m sure I'll think of more, and that my fellow NDMs, As, Hs, Us, Ws, and everyone else who is as utterly neurotic as me will guide me along the way. After all, I do have 20 months of time to "pull it all together" yet.

I think the friend who is hoping to go with me is already figuring out that she's hooked up with some kook, who can't call enough with the latest tidbit of trivia, or to expound upon the wisdom and virtue of planning early- like 2 years early! SHe had no idea that the room we want could actually be booked that far out!

Please send us more fodder to help us appreciate our decidedly NDM lifestyle as quickly as possible!

Your fellow NDM #33

 

[megveg]

I found youuuu

 

[NDM#1]

I could be a NDH--neurotic Disney Husband...I like to plan what parks to go to on each day--where we'll eat. I don't like just "winging it" you know!! I've already got my maps and trust me I'm going over and over them!!!

Disneyfan71,

It is obvious that you have a clear understanding of the NDH (neurotic Disney people) way. NDHs DO NOT "wing it". They carefully plan and strategize in order to be sure that they maximize every Disney minute, and then they STICK TO THE PLAN so that no stone is left unturned.

Disneyfan71, by the power and authority vested in me, it is my greatest pleasure to bestow upon you the position of NDH#2. You shall henceforth bear the esteemed and noble title of Neurotic Disney Husband. Go forth in the World, calculating every last second of your upcoming Disney trips so that every person in your party will be able to fully experience all that Mickey has to offer them.

 

[NDM#1]

What kind of parenting is that?

Some parents just don't have their priorities straight! Keep wishing upon a star for them. Maybe one day they will see the light.

 

[NDM#1]

Currently my ressies are from May 27 - June 3 and I think, from looking at your ticker, I would be there at the same time as you guys. The only problem is, I may end up having to cancel to due finances. My mom would be the one to go with me and she got laid off Dec 31...so it depends on if she can get a job and also, if I can scrounge up the money myself, as I am still paying on some surgery I had this past summer. I booked it because it was the buy 4 days, get 3 free deal. I'll know by April (when payment is due) if we can make it. If we do, we'll be at POFQ and I would love to meet up. Will keep ya informed!

Yes, we would overlap 3 days. Stay in touch. You can reach me at ndm1@thedisneydrivenlife.com .

 

[NDM#1]

NDM #33 checking in...

Today I worked on my OneNote work of art. So far the categories are:

Itinerary, Food/drinks/snacks, resort info., transportation info., packing lists, misc. fun stuff to consider doing/buying, and PTR chapter titles. (Yes, I've even dutifully planned out HOW to write my PTR!!)

Am I missing something that a true NDM would have included?? I"m sure I'll think of more, and that my fellow NDMs, As, Hs, Us, Ws, and everyone else who is as utterly neurotic as me will guide me along the way. After all, I do have 20 months of time to "pull it all together" yet.

I think the friend who is hoping to go with me is already figuring out that she's hooked up with some kook, who can't call enough with the latest tidbit of trivia, or to expound upon the wisdom and virtue of planning early- like 2 years early! SHe had no idea that the room we want could actually be booked that far out!

Please send us more fodder to help us appreciate our decidedly NDM lifestyle as quickly as possible!

Your fellow NDM #33

You are off to a GREAT start. The only thing that I would add is that you need to begin indoctrinating your travelmate. She should become aware of The Sacred Seven (which will continue to be revealed in the report) too since she will have to adhere to them. Other than that, looking good as far as I'm concerned!

Any other NDPs (peeps) have something to add?

 

[NDM#1]

I found youuuu

Stay with me, Meg! You're going to love what's coming up, especially since you were the one who inspired it all.

BTW, what do you want to be? The categories that you might qualify for are NDA (auntie . . . didn't know but might pertain) or NDI (individual). Which fits you best?

 

[NDM#1]

Progress is being made!

First, we have inducted over 50 people into our Neurotic Disney Community already. We currently consist of 38 NDMs (moms), 3 NDDs (dads), 2 NDGMs (grandmoms), 3 NDWs (wives), 2 NDHs (husbands), 1 NDA (auntie), 1 NDU (uncle), and 1 NDI (individual). I am very excited about this! If you are one of these people, would you please e-mail me a ndm1 @ thedisneydrivenlife.com ? I would like to make an "official" list tonight that I will try to post on our website thedisneydrivenlife.com. I won't list full names but I would like to list your first name, last initial, hometown state along with your designated title (for example, NDM#1-Jeni Lynn K. in VA).

If you don't have a title yet, just ask. You can e-mail me (which may get my attention more quickly) or post here.

I will be working on the website more tonight and will try to find a place where I can post our roster.

Also, our website is up and I have some initial things posted (an introduction in the "about" section as well as my first blog). Come join us over there. It will probably take me quite a bit of time to get the hang of this thing, but it should get better and better every week as I figure out more ways to make it interactive. I don't want this to just be my blog. I want ya'll to be involved too.

 

[mla1977]

I've been considering creating my own Disney blog. It will be happening soon hopefully. I'll let you know when it's up.

 

[acejka]

Great read! I can't wait for more!

Can I be a Future NDM?

We aren't going to start trying for another 6 months at least (AHH it is so scary to say that!! I'm terrified!), but boy oh boy have I already started planning for a few Disney-fied babies!
First I made him get DVC so vacation lodging is pre-paid for, I've already started my dvd collection and put away a few small things here and there... scrapbook stuff, stuffed animals, bedtime story books etc... I am determined to make Disney World the first words!

 

[All7OfUs]

Yes, I actually made a list of the 50 (that is my goal, and as an official NDM, I should have absolutely NO problem making that mark, should I now?) e-mails that will go to her over the months. Many topics are the same as my PTR, however since I am dealing with a complete Newbie, proper and complete indoctrination must be paramount! I shall extol on the 7 Sacred Tenets, and bring our banter dangerously close to the point of annoying her too, but all for the sake of a great, rather than mediocre, pilgrimage, right?

E-mail coming straight atcha!

 

[NDM#1]

I've been considering creating my own Disney blog. It will be happening soon hopefully. I'll let you know when it's up.

Keep me up to date.

 

[NDM#1]

Great read! I can't wait for more!

Can I be a Future NDM?

We aren't going to start trying for another 6 months at least (AHH it is so scary to say that!! I'm terrified!), but boy oh boy have I already started planning for a few Disney-fied babies!
First I made him get DVC so vacation lodging is pre-paid for, I've already started my dvd collection and put away a few small things here and there... scrapbook stuff, stuffed animals, bedtime story books etc... I am determined to make Disney World the first words!

You are a future NDM for sure, but would you mind being a NDW in the meantime? It may be hard to believe . . . but I'm getting swamped right now with requests, so I'm trying to keep this as simple as possible. But you can bet that I will be MORE THAN HAPPY to relinquish your NDW title and number to another and dub you a NDM when you are a preggers.

E-mail me at ndm1@thedisneydrivenlife.com with your response, first name, last initial, home state and we will proceed with the inevitable formalities as well as get you on that roster, baby! You can see our growing community at http://thedisneydrivenlife.com/ . I will be quicker to respond if I find you in my mailbox. Thanks! I'll be looking for your letter.