A Whole New World...

So, it was the summer of my 12th year. It was 1992 and my view of relationships would never be the same. I fell in love that summer. I fell in love with an idea, a dream some would say, of what I wanted my life to be like. I wanted to try new things, be in some amazing adventures and of course find a love that longed for the same. 1992 was the year I decided never to settle for anything less. I remember the exact moment too.

We were in Illinois visiting my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins when the NEW Disney movie came out. It was in theaters and I couldn't wait to see it. My dad being the BEST DAD EVER raised his daughters with a great love for anything Disney. I don't give a crap where they stand politically, I will always jump at the chance to go to Disney World and act like a 12 year old. Anywho, I'm watching this AMAZING movie Aladdin with my own popcorn (which was very awesome since my dad NEVER bought us popcorn, no less our own), it was a special night. A hot summer night with a theater packed out to see Disney's new creation.

So imagine if you will, an adorable younger version of myself, drinking in this amazing masterpiece. My heart raced during fights with Aladdin and Abu. I loved that little monkey. My big awe struck brown eyes couldn't get enough of their crazy adventures, but then it got better. This is where my romantic ideals would never be the same. You see Aladdin fell in love but to get the girl he had to grow up and become a man. He became a man and showed the Princess all the things she longed to see and be a part of. How amazing and awesome this world can be, if we're only up for an adventure.

So, in my little 12 year old heart I decided never to settle for anything but my Aladdin. Someone who would give up everything just to show me what the world could offer us together. A boy who wasn't perfect, but tried none the less. So, I'm in my 29th year and as I look back on that decision I made from a very innocent young heart. I can't say for the life of me that I regret it. I've had alot of adventures so far and a few wannabe Aladdin's, but I'm very happy in knowing the best is yet to come and risking sounding overly girly, my Aladdin is still on his way. :-)

Attached below is the moment everything changed for me. Thanks to my beloved Disney!! :-)