EPCOT!!

I recently bought my first annual pass to Walt Disney World in FL and have been going as often as I can to see these wonderful parks. Last night I went to Epcot for the second time, but the first time to see the world showcase and watch Illuminations :) I have now been to all the parks except Animal Kingdom. I really loved traveling the world through the world showcase and really enjoyed riding on Soarin and Test Track for the first time! I also rode Maelstrom in Norway, and Spaceship Earth, which I believe is my favorite ride in Epcot :) My favorite countries were Morocco and Norway. I only spent a few hours and the weather was a little wet (which was a relief from the heat!) and I can't wait to go back!!!

Norway Pavilion!

Morocco Pavilion :)

Illuminations!

My favorite ride in Epcot: Spaceship Earth

Some of my favorite things at Disney :o)

Tomorrowland Carousel of Progress: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKz6qdexetY

Fantasyland It's a Small World

Snow White's Scary Adventure

Wishes :)

Wishes (Walt Disney World) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMxgILR8n6Y

[BLUE FAIRY]
When stars are born, they possess a gift or two.
One of those is, they have the power to make a wish come true.

Star light, star bright,
first star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
have the wish, I wish tonight.
We'll make a wish, and do as dreamers do,
and all our wishes (all our wishes),
will come true.

When you wish, upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires will come...to...you.

[JIMINY CRICKET]
Pretty, huh? I'll bet a lot of you folks don’t believe that, about a wish coming true, do ya? We'll I didn’t either.
Course, I’m just a cricket, but lemme tell you what made me change my mind.
You see, the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish!

(Tinker Bell flies down)

If your heart is in your dreams,

[CINDERELLA]
I wish...I could go to the ball

[SNOW WHITE]
I'm wishing...someday, my prince will come

No request is too extreme,

[ARIEL]
Ha-ha. I wish...Ohh...I wish I could be part of that world

[PETER PAN]
I wish...we'd never have to grow up. Off to Neverland, ha-ha

When you wish upon a star,
As dreamers do.

[PINOCCHIO]
Look Jiminy, someday I wish I could be a real boy

[ALADDIN]
Genie, I wish for your freedom

Wishes.

JIMINY - You know, any wish is possible.
All it takes is a little courage, to set it free

(music)

[JIMINY]
A wish is a powerful thing, especially when it comes from the heart.

Fate is kind.
She brings to those who love,
The sweet fulfilment of their secret longing.

[JIMINY]
Like a bolt out of the blue,
fate steps in and sees you through.
When you wish upon a star,
your dreams...come true.
Ha-ha.
Sometimes, wishes can be granted in the most unexpected ways.

[GENIE]
Whoa! 10,000 Years can give ya such a crick in the neck.
Hello people, up here, come on, we've got some wishes to grant!

[JIMINY]
Uh oh, now don’t worry.
Just remember, always let your conscience be your guide.
Let your conscience be
your guide…let your conscience be your guide…

[SNOW QUEEN]
Slaves in the magic mirror, come from the farthest space.
Through wind and darkness, I summon thee.
Let me see thy face.
A blast of wind, to find my fate.
A thunderbolt, to cast my spell.
Alas, grant me my wish as well.
HaHaHaHaHa

[JIMINY]
You know folks, you gotta be careful what you wish for around here, or you'll get yourself in an awful mess.
But just when things look bad, fate steps in to see you through.
We'll I'll be, it's the Blue Fairy!

[BLUE FAIRY]
Remember, we must always believe in our wishes, for they are the magic in the world.
Now, let's all put our hearts together, and make a wish come true.

Star light, star bright,
first star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
have the wish, I wish tonight.
We'll make a wish, and do as dreamers do,
and all our wishes,
will come true.

[JIMINY]
You see, its just like I told ya.
Wishes can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart.
And the best part is, you'll never run out of wishes.
They're shining deep down inside of you.
'Cause that my friends is where the magic lives

Wishes! Dream a dream (fate is kind)
Wishes! Set it free (she brings to those who love)
Wishes! Trust your heart (the sweet fulfilment of)
Just Believe (their secret longing)
Just Believe (just believe)

Like a bolt out of the blue,
fate steps in and sees you through.
When you wish upon a star, your dreams...come...true

Make a wish, and do as dreamers do (just do as dreamers do)

Make a wish!
(Wishes!) Dream a dream!
(Wishes!) Cross your heart!
And your wish...will...come...true!

[JIMINY]
Ha-ha, see what a little wishing can do?

Exit Music

[JIMINY]
Thanks folks, for making this little gathering of ours so extra magical.
From our family and friends to yours, goodnight, and may all your wishes come true.
So long!

Star light, star bright
First star I see tonight
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish, I wish tonight

Oh, a world of wishes.
A world where dreams come true.
So make a wish, see it through.
Dare to do what dreamers do

Wishes,
Dream a dream
Wishes,
Set it free
Wishes,
Trust your heart,
Just believe

We're all just children, reaching for our dreams.
There shining high above us, and even though it seems, so far (so far).
We put our faith and hope on a shooting star.

Wishes,
Dream a dream
Wishes,
Set it free
Wishes,
Trust your heart
Just believe (oh, believe)

Star light, star bright
First star I see tonight
I wish I may I wish I might
have the wish I wish tonight
We'll make a wish, and do as dreamers do
And all our wishes (all our wishes)
all our wishes
will come true

Oh, wishes
Wishes

Mothers and Motherhood

May each of us treasure this truth: One cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God. Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one. - Thomas S. Monson

There is eternal influence and power in motherhood. - Julie B. Beck

Perhaps the reason we respond so universally to our mothers’ love is because it typifies the love of our Savior. - Thomas S. Monson

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving

Singing this song for you

I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs and I've made some bad climbs
I've acted out my life in stages with ten thousand people watching
Oh, but we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be, I've treated you unkindly
Oh, but Darling can't you see that, there's no one more important to me
Baby, baby, can't you see through me, 'cause we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you, you taught me precious secrets
Of a true love withholding nothing, you came out in front
When I was hiding, yeah, yeah, but now it's so much better
If my words don't quite come together, please listen to the melody
'Cause my love is in there somewhere hiding
I love you in a place where there is no space or time, I love you for my life
You are a friend of mine, and when my life is over
Remember, remember, remember when we were together
And we are alone now, and I was singing this song to you
I'm singing my song for you

I often imagine my life as a musical and there are so many songs that make sense in my life. This song is one that speaks to my soul. Music is something that keeps me sane.

Somewhere there is someone who understands what it means to hide but at the same time want to give completely. Somewhere there is someone who understands the song I am singing.

It tastes like purple...

Life is an adventure. Everyday we face new experiences that shape us and influence us. A new song on the radio voices what we are feeling; a person on the street reminds of what we are thankful for; a phone call from a friend we haven't talked to in months, perhaps years; going home a new way and discovering something you never noticed before. So many experiences that bombard this experience we call life. Sometimes they are just what we need, and sometimes they are the things that overwhelm us.

I've determined that I am someone who is highly influenced by the things around me. I want to take it all in and understand how it relates to me. I want to see the flowery fields of Tuscanny, the busy streets of NYC, the ruins of Egypt, and the dry outback of Australia. But yet I find myself stuck in the monotony of work, school and life and I ask myself, where is my adventure? I'm single, I'm a professional, I'm intelligent, I'm a pet owner, I'm a sister and a daughter and granddaughter.... a cousin and niece. I'm a friend, a teacher, a believer, a skeptic. But I find myself lacking something. And I ask the question, where is my adventure? When will washing dishes, doing the laundry, maintaining my car and home, paying bills, living each day to experience something new and being responsible be enough? Will we always want more than what we have? Can we truly be happy with who we are, or are we built to continually strive to become something more than we are?

I stretch, I feel, I lose sight of who I was and wonder who I will be. I fail, I conquer. I dream, I remain. I live my life one day at a time and hope that something will happen and maybe, just maybe, I'll know what it means to taste like purple.

What is the English language coming to?

As a teacher I have a high respect for communication and teaching students to write and speak correctly. I recently noticed on facebook that this is how kids are communicating with each other (I took out names because this is a REAL post from a 9th grade student)....


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Is this the future of communication?