We are quickly approaching the busy season here at Walt Disney World, which means that my sanity is at an all time low and my anxiety is at an all time high. What a time to be alive, right? I'll be back to Louisiana in 19 days. On the outside, I am more than ready to be back home, though inside, I'm having some mixed emotions right now.
I've been thinking a lot about what happens after Disney, beyond the gratefulness to be back home where people can make real jambalaya. For now, I'm trying to take advantage of all the time I have with my coworkers, who are admittedly some of the best friends I've ever had, not to mention going to the parks whenever I feel like it. Some of my friends who have done the program before have mentioned the post-Disney depression when going back to what I like to call reality. I've not been scared of it until now.
For the past 5 months, I've lived in this "Disney bubble" where I haven't had to worry about school or social events or the latest news headline being all everyone talks about. I feel as though I've been sheltered from all of that, though at the same time, I've experienced my own version of reality. I have been growing up in a place where growing up isn't supposed to be allowed, but I don't regret a moment of it.
I now know what life looks like having a "real job," and I feel much more prepared to go out into the job market once I get my degree. I've formed meaningful and hopefully long-lasting relationships with some pretty amazing people. I have seen myself transform and continuously improve in my assertiveness and confidence.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous; do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9
While going back to real life will be a startling change in a few short weeks, I will continue to keep God at my side to be my guide, my refuge, and my teacher. I have nothing to fear with God at my side.
