Two doctors and their less-educated friend PTR

[Lady Lallie]

Sorry, LL, after a much busier holiday weekend than I anticipated, and then realizing I'd already spent more than I thought, I decided I have to forego the FitFlops. Even this morning, I thought to myself (channeling the Igor part of my id/ego/superego), "Y'know, there's a Macy's on the way home from work..."

And then Achmed chimed in with, "You've spent lots of money already, will be spending lots more, AND you've still got a lot of packing to do."

And Flo agreed with Achmed. Igor can't win all the time.

It's okay. I totally understand!

Look at your countdown ticker!!

 

[willwriteforears]

I think I'm broken.

Twenty-four hours from now, I will be on my way to Orlando to meet my two DFs for a week in the World. A week of characters, CMs, food, attractions, shopping, and spending time with two of my most favorite people.

And I'm not feeling excited.

Oh, I'm not saying I don't want to go. I do. But I don't feel the giddiness I would have expected 24 hours out. I'm not walking around with a big grin on my face. I just feel tired.

A lot of it is probably the 3am-wake-ups and not being able to fall asleep again. And even more of it is probably being disappointed that I wasn't able to edit my first chapter for the writing contest I've mentioned as thoroughly as I wanted. But I knew I'd regret not entering more than I would entering with a, to my mind, unfinished product. So I trundled off to the post office during my lunch break (which I'm still on, actually) and sent off my packet. And of course I double-checked my credit card statement online last night (I purchase most things using my credit card and pay it off each month to get rewards points)--a necessary task, but it means I've had to readjust my planned budget for while we're there. And the adjustment isn't cause for . Then I got a phone call from my apartment office because a resident had some of my mail. Called the resident directly to find out she'd accidentally paid one of my bills. Of course I'll reimburse her, but it's just another thing I have to deal with, and part of me now wonders how concerned I need to be about identity theft. Grr.

So the cause of my depression really doesn't have anything to do with the trip (well, with the exception of the budget). It's just that the trip, twenty-four hours out, isn't enough to overcome my depression.

So like I said: I think I'm broken.

I did perk up a little after finding the closest health food store to our hotel and printing out the driving directions. I plan to pick up a few items that help keep my digestive system happy. (Yeah, you don't need any more info on that. ) They're liquid, so they wouldn't travel well. Feeling somewhat better about this tiny thing does assure me I'll become excited again--at the very least, when I see my DFs.

Right now, it just kinda sucks that I'm not feeling thrilled.

Oh, and on a side note, I finally made my LGMH Dis tag to put on my sling bag. It's not nearly so cute as Charleston Princess's. But at least I have one.

Crud. Not feeling enthused about that, either. Sigh.

We'll check in again tomorrow before I fly out.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I think I'm broken.

Twenty-four hours from now, I will be on my way to Orlando to meet my two DFs for a week in the World. A week of characters, CMs, food, attractions, shopping, and spending time with two of my most favorite people.

And I'm not feeling excited.

Oh, I'm not saying I don't want to go. I do. But I don't feel the giddiness I would have expected 24 hours out. I'm not walking around with a big grin on my face. I just feel tired.

A lot of it is probably the 3am-wake-ups and not being able to fall asleep again. And even more of it is probably being disappointed that I wasn't able to edit my first chapter for the writing contest I've mentioned as thoroughly as I wanted. But I knew I'd regret not entering more than I would entering with a, to my mind, unfinished product. So I trundled off to the post office during my lunch break (which I'm still on, actually) and sent off my packet. And of course I double-checked my credit card statement online last night (I purchase most things using my credit card and pay it off each month to get rewards points)--a necessary task, but it means I've had to readjust my planned budget for while we're there. And the adjustment isn't cause for . Then I got a phone call from my apartment office because a resident had some of my mail. Called the resident directly to find out she'd accidentally paid one of my bills. Of course I'll reimburse her, but it's just another thing I have to deal with, and part of me now wonders how concerned I need to be about identity theft. Grr.

So the cause of my depression really doesn't have anything to do with the trip (well, with the exception of the budget). It's just that the trip, twenty-four hours out, isn't enough to overcome my depression.

So like I said: I think I'm broken.

I did perk up a little after finding the closest health food store to our hotel and printing out the driving directions. I plan to pick up a few items that help keep my digestive system happy. (Yeah, you don't need any more info on that. ) They're liquid, so they wouldn't travel well. Feeling somewhat better about this tiny thing does assure me I'll become excited again--at the very least, when I see my DFs.

Right now, it just kinda sucks that I'm not feeling thrilled.

Oh, and on a side note, I finally made my LGMH Dis tag to put on my sling bag. It's not nearly so cute as Charleston Princess's. But at least I have one.

Crud. Not feeling enthused about that, either. Sigh.

We'll check in again tomorrow before I fly out.

I'm sorry you are not feeling more excited but I have no doubt in my mind this time tomorrow you will be singing a different tune and dancing a jig! I hope you have a great trip!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'm sorry that you're not feeling the Disney excitement.

Tomorrow, when you are away from all the mundane tasks of ordinary life and winging towards that big castle in Florida, you will probably feel that Disney Spirit.

I am sure that your DIS tag is as cool as mine! Remember, it is all about how you wear it.

Now, I want you to go practice in front of the mirror saying, "I'm going to Disney World!"

 

[willwriteforears]

My ticker is at zero.

I head for the airport in about 40 minutes.

Yes, I'm more excited now. Still sleep-deprived, but more excited.

I regret only being unable to read all of ZZUB's "Battle for My Wallet" TRs. And that a week from tomorrow, I'll have to go back to work.

So this PTR is over. See you at the Trip Report!

Auf wiedersehen, hasta la vista, bon voyage (for me), goodbye!

 

[Lady Lallie]

My ticker is at zero.

I head for the airport in about 40 minutes.

Yes, I'm more excited now. Still sleep-deprived, but more excited.

I regret only being unable to read all of ZZUB's "Battle for My Wallet" TRs. And that a week from tomorrow, I'll have to go back to work.

So this PTR is over. See you at the Trip Report!

Auf wiedersehen, hasta la vista, bon voyage (for me), goodbye!

Have a great time!!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Ooh, that could be a Pre-Trip report in itself! ...Just one with no confirmed departure date. "DISers help Tinkerbellarella Plot to Get BF to WDW: A Pre-Trip Report."

That would likely be a trip report that would be entirely fiction. For multitudinous reasons I shan't get into. But the idea is fun.

"Is it possible to fit in both Prince Caspian and Indiana Jones before the trip?

I saw Caspian over the weekend. I liked it, and I wasn't crazy about the first one.

I think I'm broken.

You aren't broken. The anticipation can be completely draining and overwhelming. I've been there too. So either it's normal or we're both broken and I prefer the former.

My ticker is at zero.

I head for the airport in about 40 minutes.

Yes, I'm more excited now. Still sleep-deprived, but more excited.

Yay! Hasta la bye-bye! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[willwriteforears]

Okay, the PTR is only semi-over, since I'm using it to say I'm back, the trip was great, and I'm depressed to be at work again. I'll attempt to start the TR this weekend, along with catching up with the DIS in general, as it seems now I must actually work at work. Alas.

Bye for now!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Okay, the PTR is only semi-over, since I'm using it to say I'm back, the trip was great, and I'm depressed to be at work again. I'll attempt to start the TR this weekend, along with catching up with the DIS in general, as it seems now I must actually work at work. Alas.

Bye for now!

Welcome Back!! Glad to hear your trip was great, I can't wait to hear all about it!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Welcome home! Can't wait to hear all about your great trip!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Welcome home! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Hey welcome home. I know that doesn't have the same ring to it as when the CM's say it when you're checking in, but, you know, I try.

Look forward to hearing about the trip!

 

[willwriteforears]

Okay, it's hmm 2 or 3+ weeks late, but it occurred to me that perhaps I should let people on this PTR know that my TR has started and can be found here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1850229

Yeah, I kinda shook off the dust of the PTR rather than combine it with my TR, even though I had ample remaining pages. Fresh start and all that. So get on your and head on over!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Okay, it's hmm 2 or 3+ weeks late, but it occurred to me that perhaps I should let people on this PTR know that my TR has started and can be found here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1850229

Yeah, I kinda shook off the dust of the PTR rather than combine it with my TR, even though I had ample remaining pages. Fresh start and all that. So get on your and head on over!

Ok. Um. Yeah. I was TOTALLY clueless you started a whole new thread. I'll schlep my way over shortly.

 

[willwriteforears]

Ok. Um. Yeah. I was TOTALLY clueless you started a whole new thread. I'll schlep my way over shortly.

Oh, good. Now I don't have to hit you on the head with a club and drag you!