Get Trapped in Disney World
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Here it is: the truth I was slightly ashamed to admit, but if you remember my introductory post to you, honesty is always my policy – so here it goes! I am trapped in Disney World! After you have had your chuckle, think about this with me from a very serious standpoint! I am truly obsessed with that place; correction, I am obsessed with what the idea of Disney World has to offer! Even while my fiance & I try to budget out our bills for the next few months, I am refusing to give up our one week vacation to Disney World! Instead, let’s elope & cancel our decent-sized wedding we have planned just a few days before our airplane is set to departure for the “land of magic”. So, the question to you: Why do you care and why does my entrapment matter to you? Great question!
The secret behind this confession of mine is to help you to see and realize that the things in life that give us constant happiness are things we cannot let go of. The things that we are uncertain of, but are intrigued by enough to spend thousands of dollars on are things that need to be explored! Besides, in these situations, we have to learn to put the money aside & be honest enough to see the life-changing events that lie ahead of us! That’s it! That’s why I am trapped! May of 2009 my biological daughter & I took a Mom & Daughter trip to Disney World! It was by far the most memorable vacation ever! Now, read that last sentence again! Done? Good! Take note that I did not say it was the best vacation or the most relaxed or anything of the sort. No… I simply said it was the most memorable! Now, take a moment and think about Disney World! What comes to you mind? Characters? Laughter? Smiles? Sunshine? Those are the typical thoughts any person, child or adult (in the technical terms anyway) thinks of when they think of Disney World – or Disney Land for that matter. My thoughts are now flooded (pun intended) with shivers, rain, rain, rain, and more rain, hundreds of dollars spent on ponchos & umbrellas, a grand total of four hours in a two different Disney World parks! No, I am not trying to trick you – I am very serious! So… ready for your next question: Why am I still trapped in this endless desire to be there again? Another great question!
Despite all the “mishaps”, my daughter & I had an amazing time! We stayed up late and talked (keep in mind she was only five years old at this time), we jumped in rain puddles, & we had almost the entire park to ourselves… it was almost like the place was open just for the two of us. It was nothing short of amazing! I am forever trapped in Disney World with not only those extraordinary memories, but also with the possibilities that still lie ahead as we are expecting sunshine, hot weather, & our whole family will be there! Why would I give that up? My ultimate point here is that you have to allow yourself to get trapped in LIFE! Get consumed by the possibilities – both familiar and new! Explore the newness that all familiarity contains!
Now, I must take a moment of your thought process & clarify and earlier statement: I would rather elope than give up going to Disney World! Here’s my secret: I am more in love with my fiance than ever & I am more happier than I have ever been in my entire existence! That is not meant as a cliche statement; I mean it! However, our wedding day, is one day! Our Disney World vacation is an entire week with just us and our little girls! For me, I would rather have the enjoyment of us and our children than a big show in front of people who probably wouldn’t be there if there wasn’t free food – most of them anyway! 
That is not meant to be harsh; heck, I’ve gone to weddings for the food & fun… not to really watch two people say I love you! But then again, I’ve always been a bit frightened of marriage (another post about facing fears to come!). You have to find your own enjoyments to get trapped in! You have to ask yourself what you’re willing to give up and/or sacrifice to lose yourself in the moments that are most important to YOU! Don’t be afraid to be honest… and more importantly, don’t be afraid to get trapped!
We all have them: desires, temptations, and needs! I challenge you to find yours and lose yourself in the possibilities they have to offer! You will be amazed if you actually allow yourself to get lost in those moments! Be considerate of others (especially if you have a family), but don’t be afraid to get trapped in YOUR own desires once in a while! It’s good for the soul… it’s great for YOUR soul!
Until next time…
*Ryan’s Butterfly*
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