It's My Birthday & I'll Disney if I Wanna! ~ A Dec 2015 PTR - COMPLETE!

[emilyhuff]

just have to say - you go girl! you are on top of your game with all of this! I love following along!

 

[Bethislucy]

Hope you are feeling much better. It's always hard when you are sick plus feel guilty about missing work too.

How are you doing on your W.I.S.H journey? I stepped on the scale this morning and well lets just say I got 205 days to do something

 

[Elevationist]

Wahoo I found you!!! I'm late to the party...again...but I really enjoyed reading your April PTR and currently enjoying your TR and DR's....so thought I'd pop over here to continue the fun.

Yaaaaay, Kathy! I'm so glad that you're here!

Man...I'm still new at this Disney planning stuff compared to you. Here I was all smug thinking I was so ahead of the game booking our trip for October in April and sigh....by the time I booked so many ADR's were already unavailable. Next time...I need to start even earlier and do all those countdowns like y'alls (I'm getting all Southern being around these boards lol).

Trust me, booking in October for April is more ahead of the game than you think. I'd say the majority of my clients only book 1-2 months in advance.

Anyway...sorry that you got some germs...glad they are on their way out.

They are! I'm just pretty sniffly now! But I FEEL human againi!

I look forward to following along with your plans to see what such an expert has in mind for some complicated planning...different people with different tastes and even some US thrown in for good measure...it all sounds amazing!

Oh man. This is going to be my biggest challenge yet. Me, who loves thrill rides. My Aunt, who can't handle anything more intense than It's A Small World. And my Uncle, who can do whatever. I've got ADRs down, but figuring out FP+ is going to stress me something awful!

just have to say - you go girl! you are on top of your game with all of this! I love following along!

Hooray! Thanks for following!

Hope you are feeling much better. It's always hard when you are sick plus feel guilty about missing work too.

It was, but I'm feeling better, just still fighting some congestion. Went back to work on Saturday, and all is well!

How are you doing on your W.I.S.H journey? I stepped on the scale this morning and well lets just say I got 205 days to do something

Heh. How I'm doing on my W.I.S.H. journey is that I really WISH that I cared more about it. I know that sounds really awful!

I think part of the problem is that I am blessed to be honestly, genuinely HAPPY with myself, even at this weight. I understand that I need to lose pounds because I would feel better, have more energy, and generally be healthier. And I acknowledge that I'd have more and better opportunities in my love life, too. And I'm sure that it probably sounds like I've become complacent and am just making excuses so I can continue with my unhealthy ways. Maybe subconsciously I am, who knows. But the thing is that I'm truly content with myself, my weight, and my lifestyle. So it's hard to stay motivated when I don't feel particularly compelled to work hard and change something that doesn't bother me... Especially when I'm incomprehensibly MISERABLE when I attempt to lose weight. Does that make sense?

 

[Elevationist]

8-ish days until Park Hours!
33 days until ADRs!
153 days until FP+!
213 days until WDW!
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Hey, ya'll!

Just a quick and dirty update... I'm feeling better! Still really sniffly, but I actually feel okay, so I'm back to work and all is well. As soon as I can get this congestion to dry up, I'll be 100% again!

Also, I meant to post this yesterday but didn't get around to it... Yesterday was the 7 month mark until this trip! This is significant to me particularly because I started planning this trip 14 months in advance of it. That means I'm past the halfway point!!!

That's all I got for now. Barring anything major happening in the next week, my next update here should be for PARK HOURS! It feels like I've been waiting on them FOR-EH-VER...

Not too much longer now, though!!!

 

[Tracy161]

WOOHOO!!! You're at the halfway mark - that's a big deal!!! So close to park hours which means you'll be able to make some headway with plans again!!!

So glad you're feeling better

 

[SarahDisney]

Halfway mark! Yay!

 

[Elevationist]

WOOHOO!!! You're at the halfway mark - that's a big deal!!! So close to park hours which means you'll be able to make some headway with plans again!!!

I knowwwwww, omg omg omg! And then just a few weeks later... ADR day!!!

So glad you're feeling better

Thanks! Me too!

Halfway mark! Yay!

Yaaaaaaasssss! Ooh ooh, and I love the little countdown in your signature now! Cute!

 

[hokieinpa]

Halfway!! Yay! Those park hours should be here in the next week and you can really get down to planning!

 

[Elevationist]

Halfway!! Yay! Those park hours should be here in the next week and you can really get down to planning!

I knooooow! So excited! They should be posted around the same time as I'm wrapping up my April TR, so it'll be a nice transition!

 

[finny1981]

Well I am a little late to this PTR, but I am here now and all caught up. I am glad you are feeling better. It stinks to get sick after vacation, but glad it wasn't during your trip The wait for park hours is almost done so soon you will be planning again like crazy.

Hooray on your halfway point. We started planning this upcoming trip 11 months out and I remember when we hit 5.5 months I was celebrating too!!! Non Disney people thought I was crazy, but who cares, it's WDW and it's been far to long!!!!!

Can't wait to hear your next plans!

 

[Bethislucy]

Yes I understand what you are saying. I feel the same way most of the time, but I think I'm starting to show signs of RA and so I know if I'm getting this at 35 I saw how quick it effected my mom when she was diagnosed in her 40's with it. I need to do something to try and slow down the wear and tear on my joints. It's something new for me. I need to make it over to the w.i.s.h boards to find some support and motivation.

So glad you are feeling better.

 

[Chicago Mo]

But the thing is that I'm truly content with myself, my weight, and my lifestyle.

Don't answer if you dont' want to. but would losing weight help with your chronic pain? Don't laugh.. DO. NOT. LAUGH but i bought the Dr. Phil book 20/20 so far i kinda dig it.

It feels like I've been waiting on them FOR-EH-VER...

and dont' forget to add CM James to the mix of the planning..

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[UnderTheRialto]

I am also waiting on December park hours!
Did you decide to go to the DisMeet at Universal Studios? I am considering it, if my sister will join me. Do you know if I'd need a Universal ticket, or is the party ticket alone enough? Is there a thread about it somewhere, lol?

 

[cajunfan]

So I finally made it here...

Whoo hoo for all the plans. And I can totally understand waiting on things!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[pigletgirl]

Any little milestone is a plus in my book! My DH told me today, we have 30 days till we're in the double digit dance... He isn't going this trip, but he has fun counting down. Lots coming up in the next month to keep us distracted. It feels real knowing that it's really happening!

 

[Elevationist]

Well I am a little late to this PTR, but I am here now and all caught up. I am glad you are feeling better. It stinks to get sick after vacation, but glad it wasn't during your trip The wait for park hours is almost done so soon you will be planning again like crazy.

Yay! So glad you're here! I'm VERY happy to be feeling better, I just wish I could kick this congestion! But like you said, I'm very grateful it happened right AFTER the vacation, not during. Can't wait for those December park hours, though!!!

Hooray on your halfway point. We started planning this upcoming trip 11 months out and I remember when we hit 5.5 months I was celebrating too!!! Non Disney people thought I was crazy, but who cares, it's WDW and it's been far to long!!!!!

Can't wait to hear your next plans!

Yessssss! I totally understand, and I'm glad you do too! Yeah, my trip is still 7 months away... but at least it's not 14 months away anymore, and that's AMAZING!

Yes I understand what you are saying. I feel the same way most of the time, but I think I'm starting to show signs of RA and so I know if I'm getting this at 35 I saw how quick it effected my mom when she was diagnosed in her 40's with it. I need to do something to try and slow down the wear and tear on my joints. It's something new for me. I need to make it over to the w.i.s.h boards to find some support and motivation.

Oh, I can totally relate to that. I was diagnosed at 14 years old with Systemic Lupus, and it brings with it widespread Rheumatoid Arthritis. I also have Fibromyalgia. So I'm no stranger to chronic pain. That's why I use an ECV in the parks, not because of my weight. And you're right, losing weight will definitely help in some ways (like in your hips or knees, if you have trouble there). I know I should lose weight to alleviate some of the stress on my joints, too. I guess I just need to find the right motivation, too!

So glad you are feeling better.

You and me both!

Don't answer if you dont' want to. but would losing weight help with your chronic pain?

Oh, sure it would. Like I said. I know SHOULD lose weight, for my health, and so I'll feel better. But I guess I'm just not miserable enough day to day to keep up with it. Every now and again something will happen, and I'll get a burst of motivation, but it only lasts a week or two, then I'm back to my usual happy comfortable lifestyle.

Don't laugh.. DO. NOT. LAUGH but i bought the Dr. Phil book 20/20 so far i kinda dig it.

I'm not familiar with it! I assume it's a generalized self-help book type of thing?

and dont' forget to add CM James to the mix of the planning..

Oh, James. Not sure how I can PLAN for him, though! Other than just keeping my eyes peeled while I'm there!

I am also waiting on December park hours!

Maddening, isn't it?! JUST GIVE US THE HOURS, DISNEY!!!

Did you decide to go to the DisMeet at Universal Studios? I am considering it, if my sister will join me. Do you know if I'd need a Universal ticket, or is the party ticket alone enough? Is there a thread about it somewhere, lol?

I have no idea! I would think that just a ticket for the party would be enough, since it's an afterhours party. Let me know if you find a thread talking about it here, though! I'd love to join in!

So I finally made it here...

Hooray! Hi, Lynn!

Whoo hoo for all the plans. And I can totally understand waiting on things!

Can't wait to read more!

You mean you can't wait to read more AFTER you get back from your SUPER AWESOME TRIP THAT IS ALMOST HERE, WOOOOO!!!

Any little milestone is a plus in my book!

I completely 110% agree, girl!

My DH told me today, we have 30 days till we're in the double digit dance... He isn't going this trip, but he has fun counting down.

That's so cute that he's helping you countdown even though he's not going! Very sweet!

Lots coming up in the next month to keep us distracted. It feels real knowing that it's really happening!

Yaaaassss! Park Hours soon, and ADRs shortly after! Can't wait!

 

[ursalita]

Hi Billie! Sorry you were sick. I started to feel a little something before I left Disney but it didn't turn into anything so maybe allergies. Anyway, I'm glad you're feeling better.

It's so nice that you get to still be in planning mode for December. We're thinking maybe next fall so maybe this time next year after the school calendar comes out I'll be able to start planning again. It's so fun!

 

[MrsHull]

Hey, I get what you're saying about the weight loss. I'm not complacent, exactly, but I'm not doing a TON to work towards my goal, either. Not even easy things. I'm considering starting a 21 day challenge on Monday. I can do anything for three weeks, right?

I've stalked this PTR a little, but now officially following along. I SO hope hours are released tomorrow! I have the first half of my trip planned. Now, I'm waiting on the hours for the back half.

 

[Bethislucy]

Hey, I get what you're saying about the weight loss. I'm not complacent, exactly, but I'm not doing a TON to work towards my goal, either. Not even easy things. I'm considering starting a 21 day challenge on Monday. I can do anything for three weeks, right?

What is the 21 day challenge?

 

[MrsHull]

What is the 21 day challenge?

It is a group that a bunch of my Plexus friends are doing on Facebook. The first week, you don't eat any grains, sugar, or good stuff. Lol then I think it pretty closely follows a paleo diet for the last two weeks, from what I can tell. The purpose is to jumpstart weight loss, or to shock your body into pushing past a plateau. Feel free to send me a friend request and I can add you to the group. Lindsey Hull lshull3422 at gmail dot com. If you are interested in it, that is.