Going Away Party (2 DAYS! EEP!)

(Top) Part of the group!
(Bottom) My mom and me!

It's getting down to the nitty gritty! Only two more days and I'm off to Disney World!

Last night I had my going away party, where nearly 20 or more of my friends from town came to hang out and catch up on things before I left. There were so many people that I hadn't seen or spent quality time with in a long time! I am so thankful I got to see pretty much everyone before I leave.

My friend Grace made the most amazing chocolate and Nutella cake (the Nutella was a surprise for me), and we ended up playing probably the biggest game of Apples to Apples ever. Overall it was a fun and amazing night. I consider my friends as family, so I'm blessed I got to see everyone before this amazing experience.

Today my mom and I almost finished packing! By some miracle, I've been able to fit all of my clothes into one giant suitcase! I'm only bringing clothes I actually wear, and honestly I probably brought too many clothes designated for colder weather. But since they fit, and I don't trust Florida's temperamental weather patterns, might as well bring them! I'll be using one suitcase for clothes (obviously) and another large suitcase for miscellaneous items like my shoes, straightener, etc. I'm even going to be bringing a backpack as my carry-on that'll have my laptop and books and whatnot to keep me entertained on the nearly 8 hour flight.

The cake my friend made us!

Some of my roommates have already left, and one has already made it to Orlando! Seeing some of my friends starting to travel and making it to Disney World before me actually makes me a little more calm and prepared for leaving. Honestly, I don't know how to feel right now. There's so many emotions I don't know how to express myself! I'm sad for leaving my family and friends, nervous for this brand new experience, excited because it's Disney, anxious to find out where I'm working and to ride my favorite rides....yikes!

Right now, I'm going to focus on spending my last day with my family and friends. My friends and I have a tradition to have a "Last Supper" at In N Out before school starts or someone is moving away. So tomorrow I'll be going to that, finishing packing and buying the last few things I'll need, and spending the evening with my family. Before I know it, I'll be on that plane! It's so crazy to think that it was about three months ago when I discovered I was accepted! Time flies like no other, and I know this program will be the same. I'm excited to cherish it and appreciate every single moment!

Disney Challenge Day 48: Favorite Disney Singer

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Day Forty-Eight: Your Favorite Disney Singer

Demi Lovato is my all time favorite singer, period. I've always loved her, ever since she made her debut on Disney Channel's Camp Rock. I actually only wanted to watch that movie because the Jonas Brothers were in it...but I fell in love with Demi's voice in the process. Her music has helped me through so much. If I have a bad day or I'm going through one of those nights where I felt pretty hopeless...I'd turn on her music and it'd just make me feel so much better. A lot of people relate to Taylor Swift's music and lyrics, but honestly Demi's music has connected with me more than any artist.

She's an amazing role model for young women, and I have so much respect and admiration for her for when she decided to take control of her eating disorder and be so open about it to the public so other young women can feel like they can get help, just like her. It's okay to be imperfect, and you'll be stronger in the end.

I was privileged enough to win tickets to see her in concert over the summer and not gonna lie...I cried I was so happy. It was such a surreal experience to see the artist behind all of the music that had helped me through my rough patches...I never thought it would actually happen. She sounds AMAZING live, without any autotune or music to cover her voice (which is a huge reason why I love her). It's been amazing seeing her career grow so much in the past couple years.

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Disney Challenge Day 47: Least Favorite Disney Singer

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Day Forty-Seven: Least Favorite Disney Singer

This definitely wasn't a difficult question. I've never been a fan of Miley Cyrus. I've never really cared for her voice or her acting. I give her props for being super successful, but I've never been that much of a fan of her or her music. When she stopped with Hannah Montana and started dressing inappropriately and being all rebellious just to get away from the "Disney" image, I lost respect. You shouldn't have to be super rebellious and crazy to prove that you've grown up and moved on from that life. But hey, if that's what she prefers to do, that's her choice. I do have to congratulate her on her recent engagement to Liam. They've been together for a long time so I wish them the best!

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Disney Challenge Day 46: Disney Halloween Costume?

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Day Forty-Six: Which Disney Character Have You Dressed Up as for Halloween?

When I was in 3rd grade, I dressed up as Jessie from Toy Story for Halloween! Unfortunately, I don't know where I can find a picture of me in that costume, but luckily I dressed up as another Disney character just this year! If anyone remembers, I dressed up as Snow White this year for Halloween, but as a DisneyBound style (something I made myself with everyday clothes).

What Disney characters have you dressed up as for Halloween?

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Late Night Update!

I leave for the DCP in officially four days....yup. You could say I'm freaking out.

Lately I've been having a horrible time sleeping, and I think some of it might have to do with me being nervous to leave, and excited at the same time. I've definitely had nights where I was extremely sad thinking about having to say goodbye to my family and friends, but I do realize that the day I drive to the airport and get on the plane with Sara is definitely going to come, and it's going to arrive FAST.

My mom and I were able to search through our closets and find a few business outfits I can use for traditions and my classes, which was good. I only had to buy a new pair of slacks because I only had one pair that actually fit me. Having a bunch of scholarship interviews in high school and working in a doctor's office for three years definitely helped with the business clothes! I'll probably just buy a couple more shirts once I get there when it gets a lot warmer. Lord knows that humidity will pretty much ruin a lot of my button up shirts with sweat (ew!).

I started packing a little more today, but not really much. I was planning on making today a designated packing day for all my clothes that I don't currently need to wear..but having a brand new iPhone leads to a lot of distractions.... I feel like the best way for me to pack is to just add clothes in small groups each day. They're kind of just lying in an organized mess near my bed, that way I don't have to dig into my suitcase and check to make sure I have everything. I've debated on getting space bags, but honestly I feel like I'm a pretty light packer and I can just buy things at Walmart once I get there. I don't own anything that can fit a twin size mattress anyway, and the bedding would be what takes up the most room.

This week I've just been hanging out with my friends, family, and pets (hehe) as much as I can since this is the last time I'll see most of them for five months. My best friend Holly and I have finally decided she's going to be visiting me during my birthday in February (yay for being born on a national holiday!), and my parents are coming down on my brother's birthday in April. It's nice to know when exactly they're going to be visiting me!

That's about all that's been going on lately...tomorrow I'm having lunch with a friend I haven't seen in half a year and then Friday Sara and I are having our going away party at my house (I hope I don't cry!). I'm probably going to have my last dinner with my friends at In N Out, because Florida doesn't have it and I'm really going to miss it!

Disney Challenge Day 45: Most Annoying Movie

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Day Forty-Five: Most Annoying Movie

Umm...nothing really comes to mind besides maybe the Hannah Montana movie, which I haven't even watched all the way through. I guess the reason why I didn't watch all the way through is because I found it annoying! That and that I don't really care for Miley, like I mentioned before. I think Hannah Montana went on way too long on Disney Channel, squeezing every ounce of popularity possible to try and keep it going until it really needed to end.

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Disney Challenge Day 44: Job I Want at Disney

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Day Forty-Four: Job I Want at Disney

My top choice for the DCP was merchandise, because I've always wanted to work somewhere like World of Disney. But in the long run, I want to be involved in Disney's social media marketing department, or something similar with marketing. Hopefully after the DCP and after I graduate college I can get a professional internship with Disney in the marketing field, and then move up from there! That's my ultimate dream!

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