Disney's Magic

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As for my free days in the happiest place on earth, it's incredible! To be honest, the experiences I have already encountered are having a very large impact on my life. I feel I am maturing and growing in a way I would have never been able to in Kansas. The people I am meeting and impacting on this trip really helps me to know that everyone in life has a purpose, and the job I have down here is the most rewarding experience I could ever go through. I have been reminded that Disney World is not only a place for people to share memories with loved ones on vacation but a place for people spending their last wish in life. I know that there are people who aren't as fortunate as I am and those who are sick who come down here on a gift from someone else's back to experience the magic Disney has to offer. However, I don't see those people as much as I see the general public and people under twelve.

The reaction I see on children's faces is very touching. It's great to see them wait in line to meet their favorite Disney character, shake the hand of their movie star, and hug their hero. During the parades and shows, the music plays, the fireworks shoot, the million dollar checks go out to pay for all of it, and the parents and children alike enjoy watching every character go by whether they are portrayed as good or evil. I personally love the music! I can't really explain it, but perhaps it's because music is my passion. The kids dance to the music and the parents are proud to know they brought their children to a great place.

The smiles on the parent's faces only help to add to the Disney magic, and it helps me to be very thankful of the parents I have. It was my parents who payed for my way to come down here. It was my parents who taught me how to be social and make the friends I have. It was my parents who sacrificed their free-time to work so I could have a good life. It was my parents who loved me when I was up and when I was down. I wanted to dedicate this post to them, because they are a big part of my life. I know them as my family and my friends, and I understand not everyone has that relationship with their parents. I also know that not everyone's parents have had the same experiences mine have, but it only makes me love them more for being strong and supportive.

This trip to Disney, although it's been less than a week, has helped to morph my life into an enriched one filled with promise and endless learning. In conclusion, I want to make a shout out to my parents, "I love you, thanks for everything."