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My name is Meri Scott Carpenter, and I am addicted/missing/having withdrawals, from Disney.
I also realize that I never wrote another post after the engagement story. Mainly because I didn't know what to say or write about. I felt that there was so much going on that I didn't know where to even begin.
It is SUCH a weird feeling for me. I have to admit, smack dab in the middle of my program, I wanted to come home. I had had my fun and was starting to miss my friends and family, not to mention adding a long-distance relationship into the mix. But then, at the end of my program, (the whole month of December) I realized I had grown to love the place. I knew I was not going to want to come home. The last few days working, I couldn't stop thinking about how I was never going to be able to just go "backstage" whenever I wanted, go play in the parks whenever I wanted, get tremendous discounts on merchandise, and most importantly, see my awesome managers and co-cast members everyday --->That's really where my love for the Disney College Program lies. I wish everyone could have the chance to meet the friends I made during those 5 months. I can't go fly to Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico, or California whenever I want to. They are precious people that I miss dearly!
I heard about the Post-Disney Depression before I started my program, but literally thought that people were crazy and just Disney nerdballs. But no........ it happened to me as well. :)
Since I have been back, Here are a few things I have noticed about myself:
1. I want to hop on a plane/cry when I see a Disney commercial on TV.
2. When I see a lousy, ugly, cheesy, Disney-themed merchandise, I smile.
3. Whenever I hear about a family planning a trip to Disney World, I want to stalk them and give them tips about their vacation.
4. I now follow around 7 different Disney Twitter accounts and Facebook pages.
5. Sometimes I find myself going through my "memorabilia box" from my program, as well as old pictures from my program.
6. I still catch myself pointing with two fingers.
7. I also still want to call random people "guests."
8. I notice bad customer service more than ever. (try working at WDW and it will be engraved in your brain)
6. School is the last thing I want to do or talk about. Life is so much more magical in Orlando. HA!
7. It hasn't even been 2 whole months and I already want to visit........
I miss it so, so, so much!
Have a magical day!
-Meri Scott
