Day 54: Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

November 23, 2022

Dear Disney,

Today, Darling and I went on a vacation. At least, we started the vacation. Growing up, Vacations are what other people had or what you saw in movies. We worked and went to school. When we were not working, we planning on someday doing something. Today, Darling and I take vacation, not as regularly as either would like, but more than I ever thought I would have. For today’s 30 Days of Thanks, we are immensely thankful for vacations.

When Darling and I were in Elementary School, The Goofy Movie came out. It was a great movie, with great songs, and I just could not relate. I watched the movie and thought, “that trip would have cost so much money!” Darling likes the movie because the songs are catchy, and the family relationship between Max and Goofy is delightful and charming. It has taken me years to enjoy the movie for the same reasons why Darling does.

Now as an adult, Darling and I try to take vacations as often as we can. The last few years has been difficult, but we started vacations up again this year and we are very happy for this. Darling is happy because we work hard and deserve a break. I am happy because I no longer only focus on the monetary costs. She helps me with this.

What is something that you thought only happened in movies, but in reality, it is very common?

Sincerely,

Jim Dear and Darling