2025 · Travel Tuesday

Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 2002 🏰🐭

Let the Honeymoon officially begin! We made it to Walt Disney World.

Kevin, my in-laws, and I had a place to stay in Daytona Beach, Florida. The first day we arrived, we hung out at the beach. I was building my first sand castle on the west side of the Atlantic and picked up some shells as keepsakes.

The following day, we all drove to Buena Vista to visit Walt Disney World. It was Day 1 of 4 when we made it to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. I remember when I entered the park and saw the big Cinderella Castle for the first time, I had tears in my eyes. This was a bucket list item since childhood. I always wanted to see Mickey.

My in-laws did their own thing. Kevin and I did our thing. There were so many rides, characters, parades, shops, and food. And all I could think of was how to stay hydrated in the Florida sun in early June. But we managed it perfectly. And we also got quite a tan.

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The highlight was on Day 3. I finally met the mouse, THE MOUSE: Mickey Mouse. I was so excited, and so must have been my pen. When Mickey tried to give me an autograph, my pen wouldn’t work. So, I had to borrow another guest’s pen to get Mickey to sign my autograph book. When Kevin and I walked out of the building, I said, “I can’t believe that just happened.” After that, my pen just worked fine again. 🙄😄

… to be continued …

2025 · National Day Calendar

International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2025

All you bilge rats, Aaaaaarrrrrrgh! As you are out and about on September 19th, don’t be surprised if people are saying, “Ahoy Matie,” “Avast,” “Aye, Aye Capt’n,” “Land ho!” and many other pirate-like phrases, because it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

While ordering your coffee in the drive-thru, ask if they have a change for gold bullion. Try testing your pirate language out at the library when asking for the location of Moby Dick. The pirate language always fares well in rough seas. Settle a debate with “I’m right or I’ll walk the plank!” To polish your persona, practice a swagger, limp, and squint. Long days at sea give pirates unique qualities.

:https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/international-talk-like-a-pirate-day