you never know the future… :: travel tip

A little bit ago, I had the opportunity to take a trip. I considered taking the trip by myself. Some time alone, away from my family for “me time” to rejuvenate and fill my self back up so I could come back filled up to give to my family more. Then I thought about it again. I made a phone call to my Mom and asked her if she would like to go on a trip with me. This trip was a once in a life time chance to go to an exclusive event at Walt Disney World, the opening of their newest ride, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride. I have a huge part in my part for Disney as my family and I have already created so many memories there. I however, vaguely remember the memories I have with my parents from YEARS ago when we went as a family…you know, before kids and before high school even!

My mom’s almost instant reaction was yes. That’s when the fun started coming together rather quickly. We had about two weeks to make sure all the details were together. In the end, they all worked out perfectly.

Why am I telling you this story? It’s not to brag about the trip, it’s not to tell you about all the fabulous, magical things that happened while we were away. It’s to make a mental note. A note that I hope resonates so deeply with you. It’s about “time”. You just never know what time we have left on this earth. We don’t know the number of minutes, hours, days or years we have left. So, all that being said, I now take each day thinking about the future, never knowing what the future holds. While my parents are both healthy, you just don’t know. My family means everything to me. My parents are the world to me. The time I was able to spend with my mom still brings tears to my eyes. It was “time”….no matter how much money you make in your time here on earth, money will never equate to the memories time makes.

I’m so thankful to Disney for the opportunity to cover this event, because I was able to create priceless memories with my mom. Just her and I. No distractions other than a photo opp here and there with a character, or a gorgeous shot in one of the countries while wandering through Epcot.

To see my mom’s face light up looking around Disney, to hear the deep giggles as we rode the rides, to watch her take pictures to capture memories that she will have forever…THAT is why I do what I do. That is why I live the life I live, the way I live it. To see the little things. To capture the memories that I otherwise would possibly miss if I didn’t have this new view on life.

I am not telling you to go in to debt and take a trip only to make memories. I’m merely sharing this with you so that you too can think a little differently, if you aren’t thinking this way already.

Live each day to the fullest. Expect to make memories and enjoy every step along the way.

Adding a little Disney magic to it never hurts either 🙂

See my full post about the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride HERE as well…