That's right, it's DISNEYLAND (and California Adventures)!
I went to Disneyland and California Adventures with an old friend (haven't seen her in ~5yrs!) yesterday and they don't lie when they say it's the "Happiest Place on Earth!"
The last time I went to Disneyland was probably about 7 years ago. I went with a group of undergrad friends that didn't make it very fun. In short, they pretty much ruined Disneyland for me. I think after that tainted memory of Disneyland I wasn't very inclined to go back. But since I was invited this weekend to go again, and it's been so long, I decided venture out of my small social circle and give it another shot. And I'm truly glad I did!
Disneyland:
Hasn't changed much since the last time I've been there. And honestly, I think that's why I like it. It's nice to walk down main street just the way I remembered it as a child. It's nice to be able to go to Adventure Land, Frontier Land and Tomorrow Land without referring to a map. I know where everything is and that's how I like it. My friend and I enjoyed a really nice BBQ buffet dinner at Frontier land! And then afterwards we stayed for the fireworks which was fantastic! I forgot how much I think fireworks are just so magical! It's very nostalgic to me and brings back a lot of good childhood memories. Good old classic Disneyland.
California Adventures:
Haven't been here since it first opened back when I was in Highschool, so let's not count all the years and just say it's been a LONG time. They've added so many things since the last time I was here and I'm really glad I got to experience it all! The new Cars Land was amazing! I loved the Cars ride! I finally got to ride "California Screamin'"! It was really fun! I think it goes from zero to what feels like 100mph in like 5 secs! Last time I went on the moving ferris wheel I nearly pee'd in my pants, but I was able to actually enjoy it this time around and not be frightened out of my mind! When I rode the whitewater rafting ride I got soooo soaking wet, not to mentioned, a couple mouthfuls of that nasty rafting water that is hopefully heavily chlorinated and sanitized. I really enjoyed the Aladdin Musical, it reminds me of how much I love Disneyland classics! When I sat on the "Soaring Over California" ride it made me really miss SF when I saw that amazing view of the Golden Gate bridge. Ok...I said it, I miss SF! I hope you read this because I'm not saying it again. Haha. And most of all...The Colors of the World night show was AMAZING! It was really inspiring and uplifting! I've got to give it to you Disney, you sure know how to put on some high class entertainment!
"Because I Said So"
My friend recommended this movie to me yesterday so because my biological clock woke me up at 6am today (even though I went to bed at 2am!), I decided to watch that movie this morning. So it's this sappy story about a mother/daughter relationship center around the daughter's (Mandy Moore) dating life. Yes, it smells like a romantic comedy and it surely did feel like one. Gabriel Macht stars as one of Mandy Moore's suitors. He does an excellent job in this movie, as he does on Suits playing Harvey Spector. Ok, so long story short, I enjoyed this movie even with all its romantic comedy glory. I couldn't stand romantic comedies before, and now I can...could this mean that I am on the road to recovering from my last relationship that left me with open wounds and persistent bleeding? Maybe too soon to judge but I'll just take it as a good sign for now.
Guilt:
Guilt. Very much what I'm feeling right now for not going home this weekend. My grandma called me yesterday when I was at Disneyland inquiring about if I was planning on coming home this weekend and why I decided not to come home. She didn't give me a hard time, but I could tell she was very disappointed she's not going to see me this weekend. It makes me so sad to think about how she must have been longing for me to come home and see me but I squashed those hopes of hers. It really tugs at my heart strings when I think about how much she cares about me and how I don't always reciprocate it or show her that I care too. I really wish I could be a better granddaughter, a better daughter, a better niece, a better sister, a better cousin to everyone. I always say I'm so busy and I never have time, yet I have time to go to Disneyland or California Adventures or watch movies online...
Makes me sad I don't have my priorities straight sometimes. *sighs*
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