55 Days.
I've come to one of those "so close, yet so far" times in my life. When I think of when I truly first started on this journey in 2007 to now, I am blown away by the time that has flown by. However, as the countdown inches closer to my departure date, I am growing increasingly impatient and excited for the adventure that awaits me.
About a week ago, I was introduced to the lovely lady I will be rooming with during my stay at Disney. We already had our first adventure together trying to figure out the DCP Roommate Matching System. The match was a true blessing. Meeting my roommate was the one thing I was most anxious about. Would she like me? Would we get along? Would we have anything in common?
I am happy to report that the answer to all of those questions is yes. First of all, she is a fellow Tennessean. She goes to the University of Tennessee at Martin. Our personalities clicked right away and we have quickly become friends. We both feel much less nervous about the moving in process, now that we know who will be sharing our space. Plans have already been put in place for epic Disney birthdays and spontaneous apartment performances. I am excited to get to know her better and have some amazing adventures as we go through the program!
We won't know how many other roommates we will have or who they will be until check in day at Disney. However, we are both excited about all the people we will soon be meeting and sharing new experiences with!
54 Days...
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Chapter 3: Whistle While You Work
74 Days until check in at my dream home for 8 months.
I have started making lists, phone calls, and filling out paperwork for my departure. Then it hit me...I leave in 74 days. Many people have responded to my moving day by saying things like, "Oh May! That's still far away! You have plenty of time!" To these people I respond, I really don't. Not when you think about everything there is to be done while working and taking a full load of classes.
My first daunting task was to get school taken care of. Will I be taking an academic break for a semester or will they make me continue classes to keep my scholarship? We're still in waiting for the answer to that question. I'm pulling for the academic break. Prayers appreciated.
Next, I needed to prepare my room and get things together to move. Seeing as how I haven't really cleaned out my room in a couple of years...this was going to be an adventure. This room cleansing is way overdue. The pack rat gene has begun to kick in and I'm not okay with that. I decided for moving and spiritual (material clutter) reasons, I would get rid of nearly everything.
8 boxes later, my clothes have been gone through, organized, and cleaned out. How did I have the room for 8 boxes worth of clothing plus the small amount I now own? Oh, the great mysteries of a girl's closet. Tomorrow starts the de-clutter process of the cleaning adventure.
The entire time I'm working I'm singing along with the Disney Pandora station until "Happy Working Song" from Enchanted comes on. I had forgotten how amazing that movie and soundtrack is. This song is my cleaning theme song from now on.
I have several lists with many things to do or get on each one before May 21. While feeling slightly overwhelmed, I have a basic game plan started and feel good about the progress made so far. I've always worked for my dreams, I'm not going to stop now.
I have started making lists, phone calls, and filling out paperwork for my departure. Then it hit me...I leave in 74 days. Many people have responded to my moving day by saying things like, "Oh May! That's still far away! You have plenty of time!" To these people I respond, I really don't. Not when you think about everything there is to be done while working and taking a full load of classes.
My first daunting task was to get school taken care of. Will I be taking an academic break for a semester or will they make me continue classes to keep my scholarship? We're still in waiting for the answer to that question. I'm pulling for the academic break. Prayers appreciated.
Next, I needed to prepare my room and get things together to move. Seeing as how I haven't really cleaned out my room in a couple of years...this was going to be an adventure. This room cleansing is way overdue. The pack rat gene has begun to kick in and I'm not okay with that. I decided for moving and spiritual (material clutter) reasons, I would get rid of nearly everything.
8 boxes later, my clothes have been gone through, organized, and cleaned out. How did I have the room for 8 boxes worth of clothing plus the small amount I now own? Oh, the great mysteries of a girl's closet. Tomorrow starts the de-clutter process of the cleaning adventure.
The entire time I'm working I'm singing along with the Disney Pandora station until "Happy Working Song" from Enchanted comes on. I had forgotten how amazing that movie and soundtrack is. This song is my cleaning theme song from now on.
I have several lists with many things to do or get on each one before May 21. While feeling slightly overwhelmed, I have a basic game plan started and feel good about the progress made so far. I've always worked for my dreams, I'm not going to stop now.
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