Eating too much on Vacation

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 November 2008 10:09 Written by lorie Sunday, 27 July 2008 04:09

I said I wouldn’t do it this time … but I did. I ate too much while on vacation. I did all that walking and working-out prior to our vacation — and then pretty much destroyed it by eating way too much food at Disney.   All those pricey meals were just too much to pass up since we were on the Disney dining plan.  And — those desserts —  Ah, it was vacation … but now it’s time to get back to work.

I’ve got to say doing all the walking prior to vacation really did help — I didn’t feel so worn out while doing all that walking at the parks and running from one attraction to another. And I’ve been walking every day since coming home. But, I need to kick things into high gear and go to the gym and use the weight equipment. I’ve found it’s the only way to lose weight and keep it off — and helps with losing inches all over.

Besides, it’s so hot out these past few days it’ll be a pleasure to go to the gym in the nice AC.

Vacation with Family

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 July 2008 02:27 Written by lorie Sunday, 27 July 2008 02:26

Here’s a picture of my children with my sister’s family at Disney. Don’t they all look like they are having a great time. I think this was taken the night we all went to Tony’s on Main Street to eat dinner.

All the cousins had a great time together this year — we all stayed at the Polynesian and I think the kids really enjoyed the pool and all the other activities the resort had for the Fourth of July. I’m still going through all those pictures — trying to get them up for everyone to see — especially the ‘pie eating’ contest that was at the Polynesian.

Long Lines at Disney

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 July 2008 10:12 Written by lorie Thursday, 24 July 2008 10:12

Visiting any of the Disney Theme Parks means long lines while waiting for your favorite attraction. When we made our first ever trip to Disney back in 1988 I had no idea how long ‘long’ meant. It was quite frustrating since we had two young children at the time. I wish I had been better prepared.

Having gone to Disney World many times since — with infants, toddlers, and teens — I often wonder ‘why’ Disney fans put up with the long lines. Of course, there is the fast passes to help — but they are limited in number and only available on the most popular rides.

This ‘why’ question got me thinking. For instance, this last trip of ours we waited in line for Toy Story Mania for 90 minutes. Yet, that 90 minutes didn’t seem so bad. I’ve been pondering this the past few days and thought maybe it’s because we are spending time in line with those we love and enjoy spending time with. For instance, how often on any given day do you get to spend 90 minutes with those you care about talking about ‘whatever’ comes to mind. Ninety minutes is a long time — lots to talk about. In every day life, we are bombarded with the tv, computer, phone, etc. — we don’t take the time to just ‘talk’ with those around us — we find something else to do.

Waiting in line at Disney provides that ‘quality time’ needed to talk with those around us. What do you think? How have you spent your time waiting in line at Disney?