I heard grown ups talk when I was a child about the days going by faster as you get older. I never believed them. Most of the time I just did not understand what they were discussing, but back in my day children were to be seen and not heard. Now? I TOTALLY understand what they were discussing! I didn't think getting old would go this fast!!!
This has been another tough year. (Like any year is not tough???) But this year has brought a lot of health issues and some battles against the Dragon of Depression. That Dragon has plagued me throughout the seasons, and although there have been victories, they have been scored through some major battles. I am about to cure myself of my depression.
The time has come to look forward to my annual trip to...DISNEYLAND!!! I am having a difficult time in the waiting aspect of this venture!!!
This year, I will do something I have never done before. I will go by myself. And while being alone has never before bothered me, I am curious as to how this will play out. For one thing, I am staying in a better motel then ever before. Usually, when I go with friends, I end up paying for everything, but this time, as I am by myself, I can afford to treat myself and so I am.
I am staying here. At the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.
The entrance is pretty dang spectacular.....
Here are some inside shots.....
Lobby
Front desk
Hallway to my room.....
And my room looks like THIS.....
With my balcony.....
And my view....hopefully!
The hotel also has a Starbucks restaurant and marketplace...
Along with its signature restaurant and bar.....
And of course, the workout room for all of us who are SO inclined. (NOT me!)
And last but not least, the pool area.....which I will not be going in. Ever.
The last time I was in a bathing suit was back in 2002. My legs are blindingly white and I am afraid someone would call San Diego Sea World as one of their whales has shown up in the hotel pool.....
Now the big question. Can I actually afford to do this??? Well. No and yes. How you may ask??? By this little secret!
I have been using this site for years to make my annual Disneyland trip magically go from a wish and a dream to a bonafide reality! And it is so much easier because they offer a layaway plan! If it were not for that layaway plan, believe me, I would not be able to do this.
So choose your desired time to go, type it in and get your deal! When you go to checkout, choose the "Set up layaway plan" and pay a down payment of $125.00. A $50 set up fee will be added to the final cost, but BAM! There it is. The best thing is you do not have to make a monthly payment. You can pay whenever you want or can! The only stipulation is that the trip must be paid for 2 weeks in advance to your arrival. But if you are like me and plan your trip the day after you have left Disneyland from your previous trip, it gives you ELEVEN and 1/2 months, count 'em,
11 and 1/2 MONTHS to pay for your trip!
So what is included? Your hotel and your tickets to Disneyland! AND any other tickets you may want to purchase, such as, Sea World, Lego Land, Medieval Times, Universal Studios.....you name it, claim it and pay for it on a
LAYAWAY PLAN!!!
Totally DOable! So I am totally DOING it!
My fav time of year at Disneyland has always been and will always be Christmas time. The decorations are simply mind boggling and spectacular! Many of the rides are fitted with a Christmas overlay, such as the Jungle Cruise becomes the Jingle Cruise. You have not lived until you see a HUGE elephant wearing a Santa Claus hat! The Haunted Mansion takes its cue from the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and Jack Skellington, along with the entire cast can be found in the most popular ride!
I will be heading out for my Disneyland trip, certainly not soon enough for me! In the meantime, I will be using my blog here, to plan and dream and schedule each and every aspect of my adventure.
I hope you will come along with me!
In His love,
cate
