Im Rachel Marie: Welcome to the World of Disney!

So. WOW. I have not posted a blog in QUITE awhile!! I've just been really busy with work and all other types of events. HOW ABOUT.... I talk about disneyworld?!?!?!?! YES. DISNEYWORLD! I got to go for the very first time with my fambam.. and it was probably the best trip...I mean IS the best trip I have ever had.

Let me try to condense things as much as possible...

Well the plane ride there... was about 5 hours long. Dinah and I actually had to sit in a row with a stranger.. which I thought was gonna turn out either horribly or whatever. It turned out to be one of the most interesting plane rides I have had to this day. Dinah and I met an old man by the name of Saleh. I thought he was going to be an old grump, but turned out to be such an interesting and kind person. We got to know him personally for a little bit and even got to share our faith with him. He, being a long-time muslim, was surprisingly responsive and was not at all defensive. We just shared that we believed in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. In his religion, they believed that Jesus was just a prophet and good teacher. We asked him some questions regarding heaven and hell and how one can receive salvation. I'm a bit sad that we couldn't lead him to Christ for he had already been set in his muslim beliefs, but I'm just glad that we were able to share our beliefs and that he took the time to really listen and understand. It's kind of weird that it only took me 5 hours ( or even less!) to genuinely care for that guy. Til this day, I'm praying for that man wherever he may be now. I realized that I need to study more about my faith so I can share more effectively in order to lead others to Christ.

Anyway, My family and I stayed at the beautiful Sheraton hotel about 30 minutes away from the parks.LOVED the place... HATED the frogs and lizards that came with it. hahaha. If you guys didnt know... I'm totally freaked out my amphibians and reptiles. It's honestly... quite an irrational fear, but VERY comical if you see me scream because of them. hahah

Florida is beautiful and much more abundant in foliage and space. If you live in Southern California, you would probably appreciate the amount of space you get in Florida. Totally different atmosphere. Unlike others, I enjoyed the humid weather. It reminded me of the Philippines!

My family and I got to go to 3/4 parks : Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot.

just thinking about Disneyworld makes me giddy.

I could probably tell you guys down to the detail what happened... BUT.. that would take years.

All I could say is that Walt Disney is probably one my inspirations. If only I could imagine up HALF of the things that that man had imagined and have HALF the courage that he had in doing things. He really inspired me to dream. SOUNDS CORNY, but really. Disneyland was just a DREAM of his. He created Disneyland because he wanted a place to have fun with his two daughters.. and yet he didnt stop there. He created a DisneyWORLD. A place people WANT to go to and DREAM of going to. AND THE PLACE IS STILL GROWING!

And all of those dreams and creations stemmed through ONE significant character he created: Mickey Mouse. CRAZY!

I have so much to offer this world and I pray God may use me in some fashion. Not necessarily to get rich or show off... but to truly enjoy the talents God has given me and utilize them to bless others and share Christ's love. That is one of my biggest dreams!!

On another note. THANK GOD for my family. I love them soooooooo much and God has blessed me GREATLY. I love my parents and my sisters and I am so glad I got to experience Disneyworld with them. IT TRULY WAS MAGICAL. THANKS MOM AND DAD, you guys really worked hard to allow us to do these certain things. Wouldn't have been able to experience any of these things without you. I am beyond blessed. Can't say that enough.