You just lost 80 pounds! What are you Going to do next? Ending TR

[eandesmom]

On a good front, I told John (my hubby) I needed something good to focus on, I needed a trip to focus on in the future. So as of now I'm attentively planning a trip for next Oct., not completely sure on the dates just yet, but I'll iron that out as time goes on.

Since there are a few of my beautiful Dis friends that are going during that time, I'm sure I'll plan around those dates. It will probably be a solo trip, I know for sure no kids, just something for me. But of course that doesn't mean I won't be hanging out with friends! If you are going to be there during Oct., please shoot me your dates so we can all try and meet up. I know TarzansKat is going, so that's a for sure for me to meet with her. I think I'll need a trip of being around my Dis brothers and sisters when the time comes.

This trip will help in the weight loss dept. too. I've not been as focused as I once was, since coming back from my last trip I've put on a few pounds and I'm not happy about that. Not to mention I'm not anywhere near my weight loss goal, I'm hoping this trip will help me refocus and obtain the goal I've set out to do.
I want to hit that 100 lb. loss mark!!

I know this isn't the best time to be talking about these things considering what all is going on with my mom, but I'm not exactly one to do things to the timing of what the world thinks.
I need something else to focus on, I need to be able to hold onto this gift of joy God has given me. Maybe that sounds strange, but once you've been in the pits with depression, (11 years before I was set free from it) you hold onto the glimpses of joy and happiness everywhere you've been given it.

I ain't letting it go!

God's banner over me is love...Song of Solomon 2:4

I disagree, it is exactly the right time to talk about these things, to focus on these things. You need to take care of YOU. Only by doing that can you be for everyone else, what they need too. For your mom, your family, everyone. These are the things that get us through the darkest days and carry us through and I do believe that he approves. Wholeheartedly. Love yourself first.

I am so sorry to hear about the panic attacks, I can only imagine how scary that is for everyone but what a blessing there are some moments of clarity. And don't worry about talking about the sad things, no one knows the circle of life better than Disney.

 

[Millie12591]

I disagree, it is exactly the right time to talk about these things, to focus on these things. You need to take care of YOU. Only by doing that can you be for everyone else, what they need too. For your mom, your family, everyone. These are the things that get us through the darkest days and carry us through and I do believe that he approves. Wholeheartedly. Love yourself first.

I am so sorry to hear about the panic attacks, I can only imagine how scary that is for everyone but what a blessing there are some moments of clarity. And don't worry about talking about the sad things, no one knows the circle of life better than Disney.

Cynthia is home!!

I hope you had a wonderful and magical trip. I hate that it was so cold for y'all right before coming home.

Thank you Cynthia, I appreciate your kind words and word of encouragement. I can use all the support anyone has to muster.
And you are so right, loving one's self is a must. It's not something I use to come by easily, but once I started taking care of me and losing the weight three years ago I realized loving me and putting me first isn't as selfish as it feels sometimes. I'm certainly a lot more prepared for others needs when I do.
I may still need to be reminded of it from time to time, I think we all do, but feel I have a fairly good grasp on it compared to the old me.
Thank goodness!

 

[Steppesister]

Once I finish school, the income will be there to do a once a year trip for me as well. That's the plan anyway.... planning one together is the most amazing thing I can think of. Truly. October is out for me. My first term will start in late Sept.

 

[Millie12591]

Happy New Year, my fellow Dis brothers and sisters.

I hope the holidays treated you well and you are fully recovered from all the craziness. I know I am, just wish my darn decorations were put away.
Yes, that's right, all my decorations are still up.
Hubby went to S.A. for the first weekend after the New Year and it was REALLY cold out (in the low 20's-that's pretty darn cold for us) so there was no getting into the attic to get the boxes down before he left. He's a desert rat, raised in the Palm Springs area, he's not getting out in the cold any more than he has to.

This weekend he'll be home to get the boxes down for me.

I last left off with us taking the slow boat to China...




And then deciding we needed to get some lunch. It was time for us to finally make our way over to the NFL and get our hiney's in line for.....




You'll never see that line as non existent as you will in this photo. Well, that is unless you get it first thing in the morning, like I did.



We stood in the sun and with the line going down the bridge towards Gaston's Tavern, I'd say it was about 3/4's of the way to the end of the bridge when we got into line. We were told my the CM that is was a 45 min. wait, but it didn't take any more than 25 mins. to get through the line. They pass out menus to look at while standing in line, so at least there was that.
So, if you are there and see this line for the lunch times, don't hesitate to get in line, it won't take near as long as they tell you or as it seems. We took some pics as we stood in line....










Think we have a few too many photos of this ugly guy?







Okay, I think I've bored you with enough pics for now.

As we got inside we were just blown away. It's so beautiful in there, and nice and cool. Aaaaaaah.
It was starting to get a bit hot standing out in the direct sun for that long. The only thing that saved us that day was the cool breeze that blew every so often, as you can tell in the picture with both of us. You can see my hair blowing slightly to one side.





I realize the pictures do absolutely no justice to this place. It's simply breath taking and astonishing how much detail went into this place. I'd say it was more than worth the wait. Wouldn't you?


We got inside and heard the these guys whispering to us...



That was fun trying to figure out what they were saying to us and to one another.

WE stood in line for a bit once inside, probably no more than 10-15 mins at the most. It took some doing to get certain people moving along when it came to helping them use the menus. They are computerized interactive menus, which I liked, and by the last time we ate lunch there we were total pros at. The only thing I didn't like, if I had to complain....is that you can't direct leaving off mayo or an ingredient if you need to, of course I didn't bother to ask if we could so there may be some trick to doing it and we just didn't see it.


And that I'm afraid folks is where I have to leave it. I need to be kind to myself after these holidays gone by. I need to get to my workout and make sure I hit my goal by Oct. I promise to come back and finish this.

I'm just happy I got a post in!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

I'm happy you got a post in too!

I've heard that Be Our Guest line moves pretty quick. Regardless, I had a Fastpass so I avoided finding out.

Camille, there is no boardom in BOG photos. Just sayin'

Ahh I totally missed the talking suits of armour though.

Looking forward to your impressions once you got inside. AND what section you chose.

 

[MEK]

I really would like to try BOG for lunch, but I'm not a fan of the wait. It really is such a cool place and the details are amazing, so I'm sure the wait goes fairly quickly.

Cute picture of the two of you!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Finally time for lunch - I was beginning to get hungry! I love the pic of you two beauties with the beast - well A beast. I know everyone says its beautiful in BOG - but I keep getting distracted by the heaviness of the strange art pieces, etc. I think I will have to go back and see it for myself!

I would love to be there in Oct for food & wine - so jealous! I'm glad you have that trip to plan for. I would consider meeting you there, but I'm using my vacations for family visits this year. I'm guessing that will be the story for a few years, anyway.

 

[Millie12591]

I'm happy you got a post in too!

I've heard that Be Our Guest line moves pretty quick. Regardless, I had a Fastpass so I avoided finding out.

Camille, there is no boardom in BOG photos. Just sayin'

Ahh I totally missed the talking suits of armour though.

Looking forward to your impressions once you got inside. AND what section you chose.

That is so cool, Rob! I didn't realize you could use your FP to skip a line for a TS. How cool is that?!?

And you are right, there is no such thing as too many pictures of BOG. I'm so blown away by the detail, to be honest I feel all the amazing things they've added to the NFL has taken away from some of the details in other parts of the park, I think Disney is going to have to be on their game in revamping existing rides and other spots around the park.
Having said that, the new Tangled bathroom area is outstanding and y'all already know what I think about the Splash remodel.

The Princess Fairytale Hall I'm sure is amazing, I can't wait to see that and I'm excited to see the new Mine Train.

I really would like to try BOG for lunch, but I'm not a fan of the wait. It really is such a cool place and the details are amazing, so I'm sure the wait goes fairly quickly.

Cute picture of the two of you!

I can understand the wait being a major downfall, but I will say it's worth it. You could always get a FP or line up early and get in for an early lunch. I think most people start lining up about 10:30.

 

[emmysmommy]

Camille my friend! I saw you updated and I had my browser open until now.. finally commenting. I hope your decorations are all settled in their boxes! I didn't get to enjoy Christmas decorations as much as I wanted due to our Christmas time trip so I completely approve of extending the holiday joy!

I've not done lunch at BoG but I would love to use a FP+ and try it. The theming from outside to inside is spectacular.

So what did you order?? Oh the suspense.

 

[Millie12591]

Finally time for lunch - I was beginning to get hungry! I love the pic of you two beauties with the beast - well A beast. I know everyone says its beautiful in BOG - but I keep getting distracted by the heaviness of the strange art pieces, etc. I think I will have to go back and see it for myself!

I would love to be there in Oct for food & wine - so jealous! I'm glad you have that trip to plan for. I would consider meeting you there, but I'm using my vacations for family visits this year. I'm guessing that will be the story for a few years, anyway.

OH no! I didn't realize I had you sitting here hungry this long.

I hear what you are saying about the art work, it's kind of overwhelming at first, but when we ate in the green room I felt nothing but peace, no foreboding statues to look at in there. Nothing but peaceful, tranquil and soothing. And nice and cool when it's hot outside.

I'd love for you to be there with me in Oct. too. One of these days we'll have to meet up while there, maybe a girls trip.

Being available to your family is more important any way.

 

[Millie12591]

Camille my friend! I saw you updated and I had my browser open until now.. finally commenting. I hope your decorations are all settled in their boxes! I didn't get to enjoy Christmas decorations as much as I wanted due to our Christmas time trip so I completely approve of extending the holiday joy!

I've not done lunch at BoG but I would love to use a FP+ and try it. The theming from outside to inside is spectacular.

So what did you order?? Oh the suspense.

Brenda!!

Nope, no decorations put away yet. Just the outside wreaths taken down.

I'll more than likely do most of the taking down this week while everyone is at work or school. I do it in stages, usually. It's the tree that takes the longest, I think it takes about 2-3 hours to put up, about that long to take down as well.

You would love lunch at BOG, not sure about the food, but the atmosphere I think you'd love. Not that the food is horrible (well-not for lunch any way) I'm just not familiar with your taste in foods. Not sure it's worth wasting a FP to eat in there, meaning the FP is worth more to me for the rides rather than the 25 mins. or less to get through the line. But! To each their own.

I hope you are enjoying your new carpet and freshly painted room!

I'll keep you waiting a bit longer on what we had for lunch.

 

[MEK]

I've never been during that time of the year, I'm excited to plan for it! And if there is any way we can meet up for lunch/dinner, drinks, I'd love that. I'm pretty sure my dates are going to work with yours, I think. It's still a bit up in the air for me right now

We absolutely MUST get together. Sorry I did not see this sooner. There is just one weird thing about this trip for me. Denny and I will be staying 5 nights on Disney property before our cruise but we were not going to buy a park pass. I know right? I really, REALLY want to go to Universal and I know the only way to do it is to not buy a park pass. Plus we probably won't be going back for another year so I don't want to buy an AP yet. We are, however, going to MNSSHP at least one night and I still have water park passes on a non-expiring ticket. I figure 2 days at Universal, a water park visit, and MNSSHP should work well. So, we'll probably need to meet outside of the parks, but we MUST meet!!!!

 

[Millie12591]

We absolutely MUST get together. Sorry I did not see this sooner. There is just one weird thing about this trip for me. Denny and I will be staying 5 nights on Disney property before our cruise but we were not going to buy a park pass. I know right? I really, REALLY want to go to Universal and I know the only way to do it is to not buy a park pass. Plus we probably won't be going back for another year so I don't want to buy an AP yet. We are, however, going to MNSSHP at least one night and I still have water park passes on a non-expiring ticket. I figure 2 days at Universal, a water park visit, and MNSSHP should work well. So, we'll probably need to meet outside of the parks, but we MUST meet!!!!

No worries about when you saw this. Silly.

After speaking with emmysmommy (Brenda) tonight (we've decided we wanted to plan a trip together ), we've pretty much decided our dates will work with yours!! We're so excited, we've already started talking dining! I love it!! We're so obsessed!

Only here would everyone understand planning now (to the nth degree) for a trip in Oct.


As for not being in parks this trip, that is not an issue AT ALL.
There are tons of places we can still meet. Resorts, DTD, what ever pleases you and Denny and we're able to do without a car.
And since we're all inclined to eat on the healthier side we can possibly keep that in mind when picking where we want to eat. I'm not saying we have to,
It's either that or we'll pick the place by how good the drinks are.

Y'alls trip sounds like it will be a lot of fun, I'm not sure how easy it would be for me to be that close and not visit a WDW park , but certainly do-able!

I still haven't gone over to the dark side, I don't think I've gotten my fill of Disney.
Although, I would like to visit Sea World while there at some point and that one park where you can spend time in the water with the fish, brain fart, can't think of the name of it. I may just be waaay to white to get away with that park. I'll fry like bacon in that water!

As our dates get closer and we're sure we'll be there at the same time we'll firm up our dining plans or meeting up for drinks.

 

[Moira222]

Hey Camille,

saw your TR was updated & finally got to pop over.

I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a challenging time for you.

which makes it the perfect time to plan a Disney trip and to spend some time focusing on your own health. Truly!

Love that you will be able to meet up with some DIS friends in October. And if you do manage that NYC trip, let me know - I am only 90 minutes away.

I do love the BOG art work and all the little details, and especially the suits of armor. But I recall not being thrilled with the menu. Katie and I had ordered of the kids menu....not recommended. But the rest of our group who had ordered off the adult menu enjoyed their meals. Joe and I have late evening reservations at the end of the month...I don't think we'll be ordering a full dinner, but likely appetizers & a drink just to experience it.

Keep working at that magical triple digit number...YOU CAN DO IT!

(my hanging icicles and candy canes are still lighting up the neighborhood, and my tree is still shining in the living room, though I did put away the rest of the Christmas decorations yesterday. its sad to put the tree away. joe wants me to decorate it for Valentines day!)

 

[Millie12591]

Hey Camille,

saw your TR was updated & finally got to pop over.

I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a challenging time for you.

Thank you Mary Ellen, (we seem to have a few Mary Ellen's on the Dis boards-I love it )

It is a challenging time, and I could go into detail but I think I'll spare myself as well as everyone else. Poor Brenda is probably wishing she had been.
Let's just say....things are proving to be difficult in ways I didn't anticipate, I thought the last days for my mom would be peaceful. Family always seem to prove themselves to be our biggest challenge in life, and this situation.... isn't any different. <heavy sigh>

which makes it the perfect time to plan a Disney trip and to spend some time focusing on your own health. Truly!

Love that you will be able to meet up with some DIS friends in October. And if you do manage that NYC trip, let me know - I am only 90 minutes away.

Yes, yes it does. And am I ever grateful for the opportunity to plan one at this time. I know it seems maybe a bit shallow to be planning it, but with the challenges within the family, I'm welcoming the distraction at this point.
And I agree, the health front has to be priority, I've put it on the back burner for far too long. I've worked out here and there but nothing consistently to make any big changes or to keep changes from happening, sadly. I'm certainly no where near where I was starting out, but any set back is bad in my eyes (for myself) so getting back to where I was before the May WDW trip will thrill me to no end, and of course I expect to hit my goal before the Oct. trip.

I'm still trying to work out the possible trip to NYC, I'm hoping I can swing it despite my pending Oct. trip, we'll just have to see what Brook and I can come up with for room costs. It really does come down to money, I don't want to miss out on my trip to WDW in Oct.
If I can swing it and still go on my Oct. trip, I'm making it happen. How often will I get the chance to do something like this?!? I'm finding as I'm getting on in age you almost have to steal those moments before they pass you by. Here's to hoping we can! And you better believe I'll be letting you know.

I do love the BOG art work and all the little details, and especially the suits of armor. But I recall not being thrilled with the menu. Katie and I had ordered off the kids menu....not recommended. But the rest of our group who had ordered off the adult menu enjoyed their meals. Joe and I have late evening reservations at the end of the month...I don't think we'll be ordering a full dinner, but likely appetizers & a drink just to experience it.

BOG's details are amazing. I never thought I'd see such detail, silly me, it IS Disney after all.

I think the appetizer menu is the way to go, and I'll just leave it at that. I have to keep some details for the report. And we mostly did lunch, the line I'm talking about is for the lunch time, it's CS for that time of the day.

Keep working at that magical triple digit number...YOU CAN DO IT!

(my hanging icicles and candy canes are still lighting up the neighborhood, and my tree is still shining in the living room, though I did put away the rest of the Christmas decorations yesterday. its sad to put the tree away. joe wants me to decorate it for Valentines day!)

Yes, I am certainly working at that magical three digit number, in fact I almost allowed myself to skip the workout today and eventually got off my duff and managed to get a workout in. I really need to get on my game better than I have been, but then I've already said that, haven't I? I know once I get over the hump of skipping workouts I'll be well on my way. I'm going to need some accountability, a can of whoop butt every once in a while is much needed to stay on my game. That and some lunch ideas, I'm burning out on my lunches.

Well, you are far more ahead of me in the decorations department. The only thing we've taken down was the kids tree from the upstairs living area/my workout area/tv room. It feels good to have the space, I feel like I can breath again!

I'll spend all of this week working on the decorations, hopefully in time for hubby to put them all away this next weekend. The weather is supposed to still be nice.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I read the latest update but didn't post. I'm on the fence about trying BOG for one of our lunches. Maybe, after I see your food pics, I'll make up my mind on what to do.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I last left off with us taking the slow boat to China...

Hey, it's my favorite part of the ride!

We were told my the CM that is was a 45 min. wait, but it didn't take any more than 25 mins. to get through the line. They pass out menus to look at while standing in line, so at least there was that.
So, if you are there and see this line for the lunch times, don't hesitate to get in line, it won't take near as long as they tell you or as it seems.

Good to know! I'd love to try this place out sometime, but it seems harder to get into than Ft. Knox.

I realize the pictures do absolutely no justice to this place. It's simply breath taking and astonishing how much detail went into this place. I'd say it was more than worth the wait. Wouldn't you?

Looks amazing!

 

[KatMark]

Camille, sorry I missed the update. I really wasn't on the DIS all weekend except to post replies on my TR and do a quick update (family issues and a date with my hubby kept me away).

I love this update...well, all except the slow boat to China.

Mark and I are going to get a FP+ for Be Our Guest for lunch in September. We've done dinner three times and now want to try lunch.

I love the picture of you and Mackie...you look so happy to be there. And if I didn't comment on it before, I love your shirt.

 

[scottny]

Great update and pics.

I would love to try it there for lunch but I would need fp+.

 

[Steppesister]

WOW! That is a truly beautiful venue! I have been out of my Disney groove for so long I have no idea what the NFL entails. At all. Time to start some research and there's no better place than right here on my good friends' TRs. YAY! Such awesome pix, Camille! I need to talk on the phone with you though to get a better description of the bigger picture there.