A look back at what I learned from a year of leading a team of 30 fiercely individual people to recruit and motivate 1,500 other individuals to help a great cause. At my desk I keep two photos of the 2018 Morale & Recruitment committee. I keep them to remind me of my time withContinue reading “A team of individuals”
Category Archives: Personal
Frozen, but not the Disney movie
Growing up, my family would often eat at a restaurant called the “Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater.” It was an exciting experience for my brothers and I because it was the one place my parents would let us sit in the front seat of a ‘car.’ We’d eat our meatloaf or chicken nuggets as a family while andContinue reading “Frozen, but not the Disney movie”
Carolina Blue
Not so long ago, I left North Carolina for the first time. I embarked on a huge adventure: to move to Orlando, Florida to work at Walt Disney World. It had been a dream of mine for so long, I left with wide-eyes that barely looked back to what I was leaving behind. I hadContinue reading “Carolina Blue”
Baking Magic
At 7-years-old, I didn’t know the difference between baking soda and baking powder. If you have known me for more than a month, you might have tasted my chocolate chip cookies or one of my cupcakes. I hope it was good, after all, I’ve been baking since I was 7-years-old, that’s 16 years of mixing,Continue reading “Baking Magic”
Dreams Come True
One of the greatest joys in life is a dream coming true. You can see it on the faces of children when they meet their favorite Disney character or finally get to train to be a Jedi. As adults, we often stop dreaming. Instead, we set goals. They’re a bit more attainable, practical. Don’t beContinue reading “Dreams Come True”
Growing Up with Life Lessons from Mom and Billy Joel
Lucky for me, this education consisted of mostly Billy Joel’s jazz-infused rock ‘n’ roll. As each song played, my mom, Billy Joel superfan(TM) would tie it to a life lesson, often telling me the story behind the song.
Magic from an Emergency Room Bed
Oh hi there. I need to find some magic. Please send some if you can. Sometimes life hits you hard, square in the face. This time, it hit me in the back. Yesterday, a tiny tiny stone sent me on a journey of intense pain and heavy medication. My day in the ER is a blurContinue reading “Magic from an Emergency Room Bed”
I don’t believe in magic.
I don’t believe in magic. Well, actually I do. Just not the magic powers or abracadabra fluff that most people associate with the word. To me, true magic isn’t a spell or a trance, it’s a real and raw emotion that is often never named. You can find it in the moment you take yourContinue reading “I don’t believe in magic.”
My Disney Journey (so far)
What Disney Means to Me To me, Disney is home; not only the Disney Parks but the movies as well. If I’m ever feeling lost or sad, I can return to a magical land where pixie dust can make you fly and dreams can come true if you just believe. Over the years, the charactersContinue reading “My Disney Journey (so far)”
Annie Proctor 