9.2.10

With beginnings and endings to almost everything I've ever dreamed. What do little girls dream of? To be a teacher, nurse, ballerina... princess. What did I want to be? What I wanted more than anything else in the world was to be a power ranger. Why, you ask? The gadgets and gizmos. A life of adventure, danger, mystery. To save the day. To lead a dual persona. To be apart of something greater than myself. For all these reasons and so much more; I would play, pretend and expand my imagination. Well, until one day I was told: A.) I was a girl, and girls don't like power rangers. And B.) Super Heros weren't real. And so I moved on. Kept my dreams locked up. But how long can you hold onto a dream?

See, you don't hold onto them. They become a part of you. Growing deep down inside, dreams fuel your heart. They allow you to push yourself when times get tough, they give you strength you never knew you had. They let you BE anything you wish.

There are so many fantastic things that I have had the honor of saying I've done, not only here at WDW but in my life time. I know, not that I'm very old at all. But that's that amazing part. So much in such a short time. Anywho, this is where it all begins. In place where dreams become realities. For kids who've never fit in with the neighborhood kids and become best friends with an odd yet beautiful girl in Epcot's France who once had the same problem... For parents who save for 6 years to take their family on one amazing vacation together. For a little girl who was told her dream was a waste...


Well, I have a few choice words for everyone who didn't believe me when I was 7 and said; "One day, I'm going to have a morpher and save the world." Yes, and those words are!
ONCE A RANGER, ALWAYS A RANGER!
7.14.10 This night after a long day at the Studios was our Encore performance. Luckily I wasn't the only one to run from Studios to Epcot and defiantly not the only one feeling down about it. Of coarse I couldn't help but crying during Remember When. One last embrace. One last chance to see the few that still believed. Goodbye signs, cards, flowers... a cake. All gifts from dedicated little fans. For them to finally see us. Once brief moment of thanks, a moment to say good bye, that half a breath a connection in a tight knit group hug. And as the Power Rangers reported back to the Ranger Academy one last time to hear Andrew's mom say, "they have to go save the world now... tell them good bye." It was done. Off they went. Thank you Rangers; Time Force, Lunar Wolf, Dino Thunder, SPD, Operation Overdrive, Jungle Fury, RPM, and of coarse Mystic Force. You've made my dreams come true. It's finally time to say it.
Rangers, power down.

10.3.10

I have to talk about this years show before I burst. Holding in emotions can run so deep- to where they drain you, physically as well as emotionally. Encore! Disney's Cast Choir and Orchestra is a place where cast members, friends and family can get together not only to put on a great show but to give back to the community. This year we were honored to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern and Central Florida. Personally, it couldn't have been more perfect. To do something for the children that fuel our hearts and give us new strength when you can feel that our work is never ending.

This year, Encore has been a journey for me.

I've been keeping my self so busy lately trying not to think about much of life... Because I found that is how I deal with life. Just keeping me to my busy work but Encore is much more than endless hours of rehearsals, stiztsprobs, shows, and strikes. Its not about simply making friends, but discovering yourself and finding your family. Your "Pride".

Such an interesting feeling. I know what you all are thinking, shes the girl who sits in the back and keeps to herself. True statement. But in all honesty, I like the back row. You have the best view. And not just to laugh and make witty comments. Does no one ever notice when we start to sing that at one point or another almost every one in the room has taken a half breath to close their eyes. No one ever notices, but that's your brain allowing your body to feel the music rather than processing it. Powerful. Oh! how about the fact that certain people are always moving... Certain people have so much energy they can't sit still. Even better, when Clay gets to that point where he's heard something hes never heard before, every time we grow as a collective. After the song he wipes his glasses then puts his left hand behind his head and flips through his music with his right. Does it a few times a night. I know this is silly. But I would hate to miss a second of it. All this is part of it. The big picture that I feel like I've missed in my life up until not so long ago. Shadowland tells of a journey. How she leaves all that she knows in search for that one piece of hope. Not knowing where to look or how she might reach her goal. This song has so much meaning behind it. And I know I'm a sap, but yes, I cried during this song on all three nights. There is that driving force behind her. Knowing that her sacrifice will save her people. "Where the journey may take you, let this prayer be your guide. Though it may take you so far away, always remember your pride." Here, they are telling her, go but remember us and we believe in you. To know that someone believed her in her mission. To have someone finally believe in you. A small novelty that usually comes from family. But I've found finally found it. Fa she le su. My Pride. Thank you Encore for relighting my heart, and reminding me how to believe.