Before the madness that was December, I found myself on a two night, weekend getaway to Orlando, Florida, to visit the infamous Disney World. This would be my first time ever, accompanied by my co-worker, who happens to be a Disney connaisseur. Before the busiest holiday season of the year, before the overtime and freelance jobs, before hearing the tough news of my grandma passing. Before all this, I found myself laughing and smiling an incredible amount as I walked the grounds of Disney. This trip was a well needed break, filled with perfectly warm Florida weather and childhood memories throughout. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience to get me ready for 2019’s holiday season.
Disney was a surreal, sensory overload of an experience. From the smiles of all the friendly cast members, to the great eats from around the world at Epcot, to the unreal park that is Galaxy’s edge, Disney had offered everything that entertained the foodie, the child and the Star Wars fan within me. It’s like I was remembering what it felt like to be a kid again. Growing old is necessary, but growing up is not!
Often we get caught up in the hustle & bustle of life here in the city. Life filled with deadlines, schedules, bills, meetings, big dreams, goals and aspirations. A high energy, nonstop, go-go-go lifestyle, so much where I know I forget to breathe at times. Disney was a nice break from reality and still is a reminder to me that it is okay to smile more, laugh more, be a kid more, all while never forgetting where we came from. The movies, toys, the memories we grew up with and the characters we’ve grown to know and love. A true blast from the past of perhaps simpler and easier times. Just because we’re forced to grow old along with all the responsibilities that come with being an adult, doesn’t necessarily mean we need to grow up. Let this be a reminder to you to never forget to smile, never forget to laugh, and to never forget who you are. Always be yourself, there’s only one you in this world, and you are exactly what this world needs.
Big thanks to Lex, a good coworker & a better friend, for showing me the right way to Disney! I will forever remember my first time (26 years later) for the rest of my life. Until next time! Can’t wait!
Photos taken w/ Kodak Funsaver Disposable Film Cameras
And some Iphone photos to throw in the mix!
