The Little Trip That Could-- Part II: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes (my mind-boggling PTR)! **Updated 8/23** COMPLETE About This Page:

[MyRapunzal]

Originally Posted by mcc0313

I love Disney shopping...the shirts are great and what a great price. You can't go wrong there
And I definitely agree it is time to take out the box Mel...

Rob got me another shirt yesterday since they were only $5 in the Disney Store Outlet in this great huge outlet mall about 45 minutes away from where we live. Its red with mickey and says "mickey" in the retro letter underneath. lol. I have to cut myself off from the disney shopping now for a while, though!

Originally Posted by KandJluvdisney

those shirts are super cute
I am going to collect a little this weekend and get another set of dishes plus maybe some of those brights shorts - I am dying to get the yellow ones and of course the pj's I bought then that were 2 for 28 are now 9.99 - lol figures - hopefully the dishes will still be 20 this weekend
9 days till you can make your adr's how psyched are u?
yeah the vacation box is coming out soon - can't wait to see everything
hurry back with more please

How did your Disney Shopping go? Good I hope!
I chipped one of my dishes this morning. I actually dropped it on the floor- and in all honesty, I am shocked it didn't shatter. Its now th 8th plate in the stack in the cabinet! lol!

Originally Posted by tinkz

Our vacation box never goes away. We just go through it take out stuff that we aren't going to use after we get back from our trip. That way whenever we pick up stuff for the trip it goes in there. Of course I have two drawers in my dresser that are my disney drawers to keep stuff in too.

I have to clean out my dresser because I feel like I have a Disney Drawer instead of the Vacation box right now. I need to do some relocating or something! lol!

Originally Posted by scdisneyfan

That comment about the vaca box being the blob was great!!*L* I did like Les Chefs de France myself but the others in my party two of them weren't so keen on it. I will say the atmosphere is amazing and be sure to request a table by the window! The waiter was super nice and explained all the stuff i was unsure of as far as the food goes. I would personally eat there again for dinner. Oh and i had the creme brulee for dessert. it was scrumptious...and now i am remembering..i had the French Onion soup for my apetizer and it was soooo good. Still not remembering the main dish though...but it was very nice. My friend had the lamb or quail or something and said it tasted gamey...r u counting down to ADR's?????

Maybe we should just do the France dinner first so this way if its no good, it done and overwith after the first day, ya know? I am a little nervous about Rob likeing CP and 1900 PF because his rule is usually no buffets. I guess I will just ask him and let him make the final call.

Originally Posted by ilovedisney247

My vacation box never gets put away . . . its on the floor of my bedroom right now . . . where its been since we moved

I am a bit too much of a neat freak for that to work for me--lol! Our last trip about 2weeks before we left I had already transferred everything into the suitcase! haha! Maybe thats why my family refers to me as Monica from Friends! lol!

Originally Posted by DyanKJ130

WOW!! You got some amazing deals!! This one is my favorite!

Thanks! I had to wash them both in hot water for them to fit but I really like the tour shirts. Not sure I am going to save them for vacation anymore but they are just TOO CUTE!!

Originally Posted by Princess_Wantabe

Love the t-shirts! and yes, I agree...high heat + time off work = online shopping in nice AC home

LOL! You got that right!

Originally Posted by Alice in wonderland

Hi Mel

I am so excited for you!!!! i wish i was going back. I dont think there will be a trip on the cards for at least 5 years for me. i am wanting to go back to Tokyo disney next...

We have decided on Marley John (boy, John is murrays middle name)

and Matilda Alice (obviously alice is my fave character and since the baby was concieved in Disney it seems appropriate)

what do you think???

Okay so I adore your choices! Matilda Alice is so pretty! And Marley--- well, since Bob Marley is one of the most amazing muscians to ever walk this Earth-- is a great name! If Rob and I have a boy someday he would also like to pass on his middle name. Are you waiting until you have your bundle of joy to know if you have a boy or girl? Do you have a feeling its one or the other? I can't believe you are so close!! More congrats!!

[janicelovesmickey]

those shirts are so cute, and I love the bag

[MyRapunzal]

So, I just need to vent a little bit. Anyone on here from my TR last summer remember our x-Disney "friends"?

(For those who don't remember-- me and Rob had best friends for a while who were a couple our age. We loved that we had tons in common and whatnot. When they came back from going to WDW for the first time we all decided we would take a trip together. However, they then got kinda greedy and rushed a trip before we left. So, Rob and I planned our first trip as a trip to celebrate my college graduation- just the two of us. We had an amazing time. They then HAD to go back again and did not enjoy their trip as much as they should have but were focusing on the fact that they were out to get a better deal than us. We planned our second trip, so they planned their 3rd trip the same way. In line with these shenangins they began competing with us in life in general. Rushing everything, talking down to us, and all the while we were just fine and happy and happy for them to boot-- and I think because of this we had karma on our side and have been very successful. Eventually when Rob and I moved in together, it was too much for them and we haven't heard from them in months which we are fine with. We had had a somewhat falling out early that summer and that was just the straw that broke the camels back. Toxic friends aren't very good for you, ya know? Its unfortunate because if they could have just been as happy for us in our successes as we were in theirs I would still have a best friend who loved all things walt disney world! However, I can only take so much.)

So, back to whats bothering me today... I was just on myspace, and they are not my "friends" but I was clicking around and came across one of their sisters and her default pic is her and the girl from the infamous couple.. on Buzz Lightyear Ranger Spin. I know this sounds stupid and all, but I am kinda jealous. I mean, I know I shouldn't be-- me and Rob have a great life, great jobs, great dog, great families, great apt, great future... and if they were our friends they should have been happy for us along the way like we were for them, and they shouldn't have treated us like that! BUT there is something about the fact that we don't have other friends now like they used to be for us. And that they might have (they went to WDW with thier sister in 2006 so it is a very slim possibility its an old pic) gone on their 4th WDW trip so far before our 3rd trip just gets me stirred up!

Does anyone understand how I feel? Did anyone even read this whole ramble?



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Originally Posted by janicelovesmickey

those shirts are so cute, and I love the bag

[DyanKJ130]

As hard as it is, Melissa, I would just do my best to let it go. Like you said, toxic friends aren't good for you; they pull you down leaving you to feel frustrated and not so good about yourself. I wouldn't worry so much about not having the friends that you'd like; that may come in time, but I'd focus on you & Rob and the quality trips that you've had and are going to have. Jealousy is normal, just don't let it take over!

[FanOfMickey]

I agree with Dyan, she said it perfect.

I too am thinking of maybe making a short trip to WDW at Christmastime as I have never seen all the Christmas finery and stuff.

[Princess_Wantabe]

Toxic friends aren't good and it's hard to let it go sometimes, but you need to just focus on Rob and your upcoming trip

[Colexis Mom]

[B.M.]

The t-shirts look great and it sounds like you scored a great deal on them also.
I can't imagine a school not having air condition, but I guess it worked out well for you in this particular situation. I bet it gets hot in that class room at times.........
Sorry about your friends, I'd just try not to think about it , but I can understand how you feel about their disney trips.

[Starla4436]

I know all about toxic friends ...you are so much better off when you can distant yourself from them.

Think of it like this...your X-friends are not going to the same Disney as Rob and yours...you have special things that you do together or inside jokes about certain attractions...thats what i do when i hear people that i don't care for are going to WDW ...I always say "yes but they are not going to my WDW" .

[Kenny]

Wouldn't it be great if we could just put some people out of our minds and just get on with life!... 'course that's impossible for most of us. But, anyway, why are you jealous? As you said, you have all those great things in your life. Circumstances have set you back a bit, but you are getting it back together. Concentrate on your trip... it's going to be FABULOUS!!!

[scdisneyfan]

I did read all your rant and i think everyone has some great advice on here! Seriously. I think that if someone is that negative and competitive then its not worth the friendship......just like starla said their version of disney could be totally nothing you would enjoy and i'm sure that you have read many TR's where taking a negative couple like that can completely ruin a disney vacation that took you a lot of planning and money...so it may be best that you arent connected to them in that way anymore.
I know what you mean though...eric said i'm the kid who brings home the lost children...i will befriend anyone and i have been burned many a times and lost some really good friendships that I cherished. But like others have said...sometimes you gotta think it maybe for the best and keep moving!

As for les chefs de france....i honestly thought it was a good place but if you want to end your disney food on a good note you might want to choose something you know you will love. As for CP and 1900 park fare......lets just say im not a big buffet eater but disney, for me, has made it the one place i will eat buffet. I thought CP buffet was amazing and the food was a plenty....i had the 1900 park fare breakfast and it was SUPER good and my friend had the dinner back at thanksgiving and raved about how good the food was.....my dbf is not big on buffets either so i know where you nerves stem on that issue

[amandal]

Well, I'm back and I've missed so much!!! I'm glad the vacay box is making it's re-appearance!! That means it will be here before you know it. I love the shopping finds. You are soooo cute how you plan what clothes to buy and then what park you are gonna wear them to . . . I loved that about your last trip Regarding the toxic friends . . . . You said it yourself about how you guys have great lives and there is absolutely NO NEED to let their toxicity get you down or jealous. You are a great couple with goals and amazing personalities and you definitely don't need that cr--. Hope to hear more soon!! And just a sidenote - now that we are back from Vegas, I'm going to start working on our PTR!!! How exciting (Although right now there's alot of great competition going on down in that forum . . . .)

[KandJluvdisney]

I know exaclty how you feel
toxic friends bring nothing but misery into everything
just focus on you and rob and the great life that you guys have now and will have in the future
you have been on some pretty amazing trips as well and will continue to do so - just like kenny said you have had some setback but then again who hasn't - Juan and I have plenty - It's a part of life - don't stree it - everythign will be fine and you have us if you need us
hurry back soon
4 days til adr's !!

[MyRapunzal]

Originally Posted by DyanKJ130

As hard as it is, Melissa, I would just do my best to let it go. Like you said, toxic friends aren't good for you; they pull you down leaving you to feel frustrated and not so good about yourself. I wouldn't worry so much about not having the friends that you'd like; that may come in time, but I'd focus on you & Rob and the quality trips that you've had and are going to have. Jealousy is normal, just don't let it take over!

I think that part of what makes me jealous is the way that the guy in the other relationship acts compared to Rob. Rob would just as well not hear the word Disney until a week before our trip, the guy from the other couple gets just as excited as we do-- its for the wrong reasons-- but sometimes I think its better than nothing.

Originally Posted by FanOfMickey

I agree with Dyan, she said it perfect.
I too am thinking of maybe making a short trip to WDW at Christmastime as I have never seen all the Christmas finery and stuff.

Maybe we will bump into one another!

Originally Posted by Princess_Wantabe

Toxic friends aren't good and it's hard to let it go sometimes, but you need to just focus on Rob and your upcoming trip

I am trying my best and I can't believe that a few days later it is STILL bothering me.

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

Thanks. Pixies are def something I need right now! After that whole fiasco I had some trouble at work today too!

Originally Posted by B.M.

The t-shirts look great and it sounds like you scored a great deal on them also.
I can't imagine a school not having air condition, but I guess it worked out well for you in this particular situation. I bet it gets hot in that class room at times.........
Sorry about your friends, I'd just try not to think about it , but I can understand how you feel about their disney trips.

I did find a good point to our Disney Store closing-- those deals were fab!
Thanks for understanding.

Originally Posted by Starla4436

I know all about toxic friends ...you are so much better off when you can distant yourself from them.
Think of it like this...your X-friends are not going to the same Disney as Rob and yours...you have special things that you do together or inside jokes about certain attractions...thats what i do when i hear people that i don't care for are going to WDW ...I always say "yes but they are not going to my WDW" .

Thats a really nice way to put it. But, theres this part of me that feels like I hope they do get to see my WDW... even though I doubt they do.

Originally Posted by Kenny

Wouldn't it be great if we could just put some people out of our minds and just get on with life!... 'course that's impossible for most of us. But, anyway, why are you jealous? As you said, you have all those great things in your life. Circumstances have set you back a bit, but you are getting it back together. Concentrate on your trip... it's going to be FABULOUS!!!

I just wish I was the kind of person that could just "not care" about them, ya know? I guess that could be something I count as a plus and a minus in my own personality!
Thanks for the advice!

Originally Posted by scdisneyfan

I did read all your rant and i think everyone has some great advice on here! Seriously. I think that if someone is that negative and competitive then its not worth the friendship......just like starla said their version of disney could be totally nothing you would enjoy and i'm sure that you have read many TR's where taking a negative couple like that can completely ruin a disney vacation that took you a lot of planning and money...so it may be best that you arent connected to them in that way anymore.
I know what you mean though...eric said i'm the kid who brings home the lost children...i will befriend anyone and i have been burned many a times and lost some really good friendships that I cherished. But like others have said...sometimes you gotta think it maybe for the best and keep moving!
As for les chefs de france....i honestly thought it was a good place but if you want to end your disney food on a good note you might want to choose something you know you will love. As for CP and 1900 park fare......lets just say im not a big buffet eater but disney, for me, has made it the one place i will eat buffet. I thought CP buffet was amazing and the food was a plenty....i had the 1900 park fare breakfast and it was SUPER good and my friend had the dinner back at thanksgiving and raved about how good the food was.....my dbf is not big on buffets either so i know where you nerves stem on that issue

Me and Rob got into an arguement before when I tried for the 1000th time to pick a dinner/lunch place with him.
If there was no chance that Tutto Italia would be close I think I would save France but I figure we will just go for it. Rob's not sure he wants to do any repeats so we may do something else for the lunch entirely. Ill keep you guys posted!

Originally Posted by amandal

Well, I'm back and I've missed so much!!! I'm glad the vacay box is making it's re-appearance!! That means it will be here before you know it. I love the shopping finds. You are soooo cute how you plan what clothes to buy and then what park you are gonna wear them to . . . I loved that about your last trip Regarding the toxic friends . . . . You said it yourself about how you guys have great lives and there is absolutely NO NEED to let their toxicity get you down or jealous. You are a great couple with goals and amazing personalities and you definitely don't need that cr--. Hope to hear more soon!! And just a sidenote - now that we are back from Vegas, I'm going to start working on our PTR!!! How exciting (Although right now there's alot of great competition going on down in that forum . . . .)

Hope Vegas was tooooons of fun! Post me a link to your PTR when you get started!
I think what it comes down to is that if I had some more confidence I could really put them out of my mind but I have been feeling so insecure lately that I just cant seem to get passed it.

Originally Posted by KandJluvdisney

I know exaclty how you feel
toxic friends bring nothing but misery into everything
just focus on you and rob and the great life that you guys have now and will have in the future
you have been on some pretty amazing trips as well and will continue to do so - just like kenny said you have had some setback but then again who hasn't - Juan and I have plenty - It's a part of life - don't stree it - everythign will be fine and you have us if you need us
hurry back soon
4 days til adr's !!

Thanks! I can't believe I am so close to my ADRs! I am going to emai my TA Friday and we will be all set! I will post my finals up here for all to see.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice.
This week just isnt my week. I found out today that instead of having 9th Grade Honors next year my schedule was changed to have a 10th Grade Regents class. Which means two big things-- I will only be partially on one of the 9th grade teams I was so excited to teach on next year AND yet another year will go by with me not having my own room. It was the first time since I started teaching that I did not like my job today. I am just having the "nice guys finish last" feeling this week.
Me and Rob are going to work on the ADRs tonight and I will let you all know what we end up with. He has been shushing me and arguing with me everytime I bring it up but today we have a date to figure it out when he gets off of work. I wish he got as excited in advance as I do.
Anyways, I apologize in advance if I am not around the next week or so after this coming weekend. The transition from the whole teaching to summer nannying is usually a bit busy to start. Plus I have all this extra junk to deal with.

Thanks again.

[mcc0313]

You got some great advice Mel...I have had friends like that and they are not worth having or stressing over...

Let them have 100 trips to WDW but I bet that they will be nothing close to as special as the trips you and Rob take...