Hey Everyone!
This is more of a “Larry” update than anything. I am still planning for my next trip report in May though! I know I vanished for a bit, but I wanted to check in!
I know many may not be interested in my personal details, but for a few good friends and long-time Liners I feel my absence might have been abrupt. Over the last six months, my life was an Emotion Whirlwind. (Not the fun kind like at DCA either!! 
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As most of you know, I told my former boss to “shove it” and left my easy, well-paying & secure job of 16+ years because he made every day unbearable. There were many nights I used to, literally, cry myself to sleep knowing I had to go back the next day.
Job hunting is such a grind. I haven’t had to look for a job this intensely in 30 years. Nevertheless, I kept plugging away 5 - 6 days each week. Spending 5 - 8 hours each day scouring the internet for job leads. Plus, looking for a job really means getting rejected over and over every single day. I got a bit burned out looking at my computer all day doing this grind and feeling dejected.
I didn’t have the energy to come over to TP very often or even keep up with theme park news.
It’s taken five months, but I finally have a good job! The people are wonderful and I enjoy what I do.
I am now the office manager at an OBGYN office! (I’m the only male on staff!! LOL)
I have ZERO experience in the medical field. However, my background of being able to run all the Admin duties for a 100+ person business for 16 years really impressed them. I’ve been training so much on their computer systems over the last couple weeks. I come home so tired every night, but in a good way!
I still have a lot to learn, but my boss is amazing!! She’s incredibly patient, kind and treats everyone with respect and a smile.
So…what does all this mean for me as a Liner??
First, I am still planning to go to California in May. The trip is planned for May 5 - 9 to take my daughter to DLR and USH for her first time. She had knee surgery in October and still is having issues though. If she can’t go, I’m still going to USH for Fanfest for sure. I’m not sure about DLR. I want to go, but we did use about $5K - $6K from our savings to finance my unemployment. It would be responsible to save a bit. However, The Matterhorn was down last year and that’s still a “holy grail” of theme park rides for me!! LOL
Question… If I do decide to go to DLR solo can I modify my reservation to remove my daughter’s tickets and LLMP before I make the final payment? (Due April 5th)
Last year, when I went to DLR I tried to modify my reservation to remove LLMP and wasn’t allowed to do it. I think it may have been because I already paid the full balance.
With my new job, I don’t know how much time I can be around to be the “Universal Addict” and answer all those fun UOR questions daily. I really do miss talking UOR with everyone. I’m so busy in my day that I haven’t had even one day where I have time to look at the internet for anything other than work.
Just know that I think about all my Liner friends every day!!
Well…I guess that’s everything. When I have popped on to TP over the last couple months I have seen so many Liners coming back from Universal trips and taking up the mantle of being the Universal Experts!! I love it! Keep up the great work everyone!! I’ll try to be back on regularly as soon as I can though!!
,it really is more rewarding.
