it's been super hard to write about this one, friends. That one time I was on the Traditions team? It's over. Those #tradtoys did the thing and the year is up. ITS CRAZY. Especially because 2018 ramped up in a weird way and I didn't get to teach a whole lot and I had no idea my last class was my last class. It was probably better that way. We all know I air towards the dramatic sometimes. I was wildly under-qualified for this role. If you and I are being honest, I'm not sure at how great I was at it. This is good! It's good to not thrive at things on occasion! Sometimes the things we are not successful at teach us much more than the things we are. What did I learn? Logistics. Content. Leadership skills. How to call an ambulance. Teamwork. How to calm yourself down from an anxiety attack. Men's haircuts. To never leave a table outside of a classroom. Social skills. The lyrics to The Verge. Austrian crystal clock jokes. But most importantly, I walked away with 60+ new friends-all inspirational, commanding, endearing precious baby angel humans that I probably wouldn't have met otherwise. There were also the friends that I've known for years and years that I got to see in new light (I'm looking at you @kalteenbar). I think about that first class with Ty often. It was safe, and it shouldnt have felt that way. It was because Tyler made it that way. I'll never forget that. I can't thank the Traditions leaders enough for the opportunity, the grace, the patience, and for letting me meet some very important humans that changed everything about my Disney career. Ily #tradbaes. Thanks for making me better. The situation in this journey that impacted me the most actually happened in the DU parking lot. I was walking out to my car, and one of my class participants was putting a "WDW CAST" bumper sticker on his car. He stood back from it, shook his head, smiled, took a picture and drove away. That fifteen seconds spoke volumes. Cast, what you do, no matter what role you fill, is amazing. People want it, and you have it. You're amazing! You're fortunate! You make a beautiful place even better just by being here and being you. I'm so proud of you. Many many many thanks 🖤
