Personal Narrative: Disney World

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What do you do coming off the greatest experience of your life? I had just finished performing Grease, an experience that had quickly transformed from something I was tentative to be a part of into something that had placed me in a two-month-long euphoria. Unlikely friendships, ceaseless joking, and an unexpectedly well put together performance by everyone rounded out a near perfect winter. Sadly, all good things must come to an end. My elation plummeted. I felt empty inside. Fortunately, around the corner was an unanticipated pick-me-up called Disney World. I had the privilege to embark on this spring break adventure with some of my new friends, old friends, and friends soon to be. What was originally supposed to include clinics and actual moments of learning had turned into a full-blown, four day vacation. I had already found my five roommates, a group that spanned my entire life: my brother (my best friend), my best friend since birth, my best friend from preschool, my best friend from down the street, and my not-yet-but-soon-to-be best friend. Disney World, a place that allows me to repress all of the negative aspects of my life, is close to my heart. The chance …show more content…

In front of me was the entire park, lit up by the colorful lights, exploding fireworks, and stars in the far distance. I realized how lucky I was. I had the privilege of being in my favorite place with some of my best friends. In this moment, all my problems had disappeared. I had literally reached the high point I wanted to return back to when Grease ended. I took a deep breath and smiled. Slowly, I was brought back into reality as we descended the mountain, and were hit by the refreshing, yet still startling wave. I walked out of the attraction with my own childlike smile, and was ready to call it a

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