Disney

Ryan and I went to Disney last night. We got to ride the Monorail! HOW FUN! We were told that we could ride it because we had annual passes - who knew!! We took Blackie in the park with us last night!!

Waiting in line for the Monorail!!

We rode the monorail!!

All three of us on the monorail :)

A MICKEY FLOWER I FOUND!!

We rode the Matternhorn - IT WAS QUITE SCARY!

Riding it at night was pretty freaky!!

It made me almost cry (just kiddin')!!

Disneyland!!


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Cash for Fridges

Latest in Stimulus: 'Cash for Refrigerators'

A $300 million cash-for-clunkers-type federal program to boost sales of energy-efficient home appliances provides a glimmer of hope for beleaguered makers of washing machines and dishwashers, but it's probably not enough to lift companies such as Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR - News) and Electrolux out of the worst down cycle in the sector's history.

Beginning late this fall, the program authorizes rebates of $50 to $200 for purchases of high-efficiency household appliances. The money is part of the broader economic stimulus bill passed earlier this year. Program details will vary by state, and the Energy Dept. has set a deadline of Oct. 15 for states to file formal applications. The Energy Dept. expects the bulk of the $300 million to be awarded by the end of November. (Unlike the clunkers auto program, consumers won't have to trade in their old appliances.)

More of the article here.

Snow @ Disney

I was looking up 'secrets' about Disney today (because I think it is fun to check out the little known facts while we are there) and I came across this story - so sweet. (And by the way, Ryan and I did see the 'snow' last winter time when we went - it is more bubbles and foam, but still super fun).

I was talking to a CM that gives tours. He was telling me little things here and there when he lit up and teared a bit. (I will never do this story the justice it requires so bear with me...)

The morning the Walt died he was supposed to lead the DL parade. Employees, not sure what to do about this called Mrs. Disney. Even though she was filled with grief, she said Walt would want things to go on, and decided to open the park as normal. So the park opened and things went normally. Some people knew of the death but others had no idea and lined up to see Walt lead the parade as normal. Mind you, weather at DL had always been tracked and recorded - not once had there ever been snow. Anyway, the parade started without a hitch. Employees went on and tried their best to keep tears from falling as the parade went on. Just about the middle of the parade, a strange thing happened... From the cold air and cloudy skies, beautiful white dust fell softly. It snowed. This had to be a sign that Walt was there and watching. Ever since then it has not snowed. But, as the CM I was talking to cried while telling the story, he said it was then made a point that snow would fall during the Christmas season to always remember Walts last touch on DL.

That story always gets me. So, there is a secret for you, with emotion.

I Will Go

To the desperate eyes and reaching hands
To the suffering and the lean
To the ones the world has cast aside
Where you want me I will be

[Chorus:]
I will go, I will go
I will go, Lord send me
To the world, To the lost
To the poor and hungry
Take everything I am
I'm clay within your hands
I will go, I will go, send me

Let me not be blind with privilege
Give me eyes to see the pain
Let the blessing You've poured out on me
Not be spent on me in vain
Let this life be used for change

[Chorus]

Boogie Boarding

Ryan got me a boogie board for my birthday (well, early birthday gift, hehe). We hit the beach today to try it out. I am pretty much a professional :).

Burned Out

I have been burned out lately. Burned out with work mostly. I was telling Ryan about it and he said 'Take a day off'. I hate feeling like I am letting people down or disappointing people, so I normally don't call in sick, take extra time off, etc. I figured I would at least ask if they would be okay with me taking a day off (they are leaving for a 6 week long vacation on Thursday, so I figured if I wanted to do it I would need to do it soon). I asked and they were totally fine with it, so I will be taking Tuesday off as a Carlee Day. Not only is Ryan the bestest for suggesting to take the day off, but then he suggested 'Let's go to Disney Monday night since you won't have to wake up for work Tuesday morning'. OF COURSE! So I will be riding the train up to Irvine tomorrow afternoon to meet Ryan when he gets off from work and then we will be heading to Disney. YAY! Hopefully this mini vacation/ time-off will do me well :).

Trivia Master

Before we went to the movie last night we went over to Lamppost to get some pizza and play some trivia. Ryan and I were two of the only people playing the trivia game (there was one more player - Tahoe), but I KICKED BOOTY! I was like the trivia master last night!! I don't want to toot my own horn - but I'm awesome (ha, JUST KIDDING). The reason I wanted to mention it is because normally I do TERRIBLE, but my guessing techniques were on point last night.