Karin1984
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- Feb 5, 2012
I hope the OP returns to this thread, I would love to hear her opinion now after reading all the comments.
I would just look into why you are ashamed/feeling guilty. Has there been anyone in your life who told you your happy place is something to be ashamed of? And if so, how come you put so much value to their opinion that it influences your feelings/emotions on your happy place. Somehow you have created an idea how adults-only groups (or solos) should enjoy Disney and you came to realize that you are not conforming to the idea that was formed in your head.
There is not one way on how-to-do-Disney, and there is no wrong way.
If there are people in your life who do not understand how Disney can be a great place for adults, let them think that. That's their opinion. But that doesn't make your opinion wrong.
From my own experience, it can take a while before you can fully embrace your love for Disney. Give it time.
I am working on getting my degree in Marketing Communication, last night I had to give a 5-minute presentation, Ted Talk-style. I had a free choice of topic, all the briefing said was '5 minutes' and it had to do something with 'communication'. I decided to do a presentation on 'image, reputation and Disney princesses', in a Snow White Disney bound dress. Yes, I was a little worried what my classmates would think of me and the subject. But I wanted to have a topic I am passionate about, something that represented me. I couldn't have done this a few years ago I didn't have the confidence. But now I am ready to be me and accept me for who I am. Yes, I love Disney, it makes me happy, deal with it! ;-)
Oh, and my classmates loved my presentation. Afterwards, my classmates had to give feedback, and there was so much positive feedback on my choice of topic. They could see my passion and my knowledge and how that instantly improved my presentation. And they did call it awesome and brave to dress up like Snow White for it.
I would just look into why you are ashamed/feeling guilty. Has there been anyone in your life who told you your happy place is something to be ashamed of? And if so, how come you put so much value to their opinion that it influences your feelings/emotions on your happy place. Somehow you have created an idea how adults-only groups (or solos) should enjoy Disney and you came to realize that you are not conforming to the idea that was formed in your head.
There is not one way on how-to-do-Disney, and there is no wrong way.
If there are people in your life who do not understand how Disney can be a great place for adults, let them think that. That's their opinion. But that doesn't make your opinion wrong.
From my own experience, it can take a while before you can fully embrace your love for Disney. Give it time.
I am working on getting my degree in Marketing Communication, last night I had to give a 5-minute presentation, Ted Talk-style. I had a free choice of topic, all the briefing said was '5 minutes' and it had to do something with 'communication'. I decided to do a presentation on 'image, reputation and Disney princesses', in a Snow White Disney bound dress. Yes, I was a little worried what my classmates would think of me and the subject. But I wanted to have a topic I am passionate about, something that represented me. I couldn't have done this a few years ago I didn't have the confidence. But now I am ready to be me and accept me for who I am. Yes, I love Disney, it makes me happy, deal with it! ;-)
Oh, and my classmates loved my presentation. Afterwards, my classmates had to give feedback, and there was so much positive feedback on my choice of topic. They could see my passion and my knowledge and how that instantly improved my presentation. And they did call it awesome and brave to dress up like Snow White for it.