Disney Parks Moms Panel | Round 3 Round Up
Less than a week after finding out that I made round 3 for the Disney Parks Moms Panel, I found myself dropping my kids off at a friends and pacing all over my house. In less than ten minutes I would be talking to Gary.
My daughter gave me serious Disney cred for talking to "the dragon jammies guy" and finally my interview would start in five minutes.
I finally felt nervous.
Not nervous about talking to Gary in front of the selection committee, because he is as approachable and welcoming as they come. Nervous because I was on a callback for my dream job. And possibly another surprise...
The fifteen minutes on the phone flew by in a blink until finally, we came to a (surprise) timed essay.
Discussing the essay and interview later through the haze of pixie-dusted memory, I loved most of my answers during the interview and thought that had gone well. Then I went over my essay. It seemed pretty good. Maybe a little short, but perfectly good. Then after further discussion I started to second guess my answers. I was awfully excited during the interview and it hopefully came across well.
On further reflection on my phone interview I had one answer that was just...
Seriously, I can't even.
At the end of the week when I finally got the world's most magical "this isn't your year" it wasn't a surprise (but I still cried.)
What was a surprise is that I didn't feel super depressed.
I think I already knew that this wasn't my year (based on the essay and interview.) I also am pretty sure if I had an instant do over I could have done better. So that at least was comforting, albeit slightly frustrating.
Going on a ridiculously fabulous cruise onboard the Disney Fantasy last week didn't hurt much either.
To all those magical moms who are heading off to training this week, hold onto your ears. I hear you're in for quite the adventure!
For all of the 2016 hopefuls, hold onto your dreams, keep moving forward and have faith!
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| Do you want to build a snowman? It kills time while you're waiting. |
I finally felt nervous.
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| T-minus 15 minutes until my magical interview! |
The fifteen minutes on the phone flew by in a blink until finally, we came to a (surprise) timed essay.
Discussing the essay and interview later through the haze of pixie-dusted memory, I loved most of my answers during the interview and thought that had gone well. Then I went over my essay. It seemed pretty good. Maybe a little short, but perfectly good. Then after further discussion I started to second guess my answers. I was awfully excited during the interview and it hopefully came across well.
On further reflection on my phone interview I had one answer that was just...
Seriously, I can't even.
At the end of the week when I finally got the world's most magical "this isn't your year" it wasn't a surprise (but I still cried.)
I think I already knew that this wasn't my year (based on the essay and interview.) I also am pretty sure if I had an instant do over I could have done better. So that at least was comforting, albeit slightly frustrating.
Going on a ridiculously fabulous cruise onboard the Disney Fantasy last week didn't hurt much either.
To all those magical moms who are heading off to training this week, hold onto your ears. I hear you're in for quite the adventure!
For all of the 2016 hopefuls, hold onto your dreams, keep moving forward and have faith!
I know in my heart you will one day be apart of the panel. Of all my friends and Disney friends I think you are a perfect fit. I just think God has a special timing for you and the wait will be worth it. Love you dear friend
ReplyDeleteI'm actually really excited and have my own "dream team" that I want to be on "my panel" whenever God has that planned.
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