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Hello Again!!

It's been a hot minute since I've checked in.  I've started about a half billion posts but haven't published any of them.  I think it's because I owe you a lengthy catch up, but I have no idea where to start.  There has been so much life lived, so many changes, so many new beginnings.  New schools, new job, a new home, and a new adventure, which is actually my reason for popping on here.

If you've been around here for long, you know I love Disney World...like really love it! It started as just a fun, one-day place to visit during our annual beach trip.  Then it transitioned into our favorite place to make family memories. Through the pandemic and seasons that my world was turned upside down, it became an escape.  

All along the way, I've had this crazy idea that I wanted to become a Disney Travel Advisor, but I never had the confidence to take the plunge.  Instead, I just watched from the sidelines and helped friends and family plan their trips...until now!!!  I finally took the leap, joined a travel agency, completed the College of Disney Knowledge, and started my own business.

I can't believe I finally did it.  Nor can I figure out why it took me so long.  It's amazing what a little confidence can do.  

As I have considered a business plan, and specifically marketing tactics, I have decided to use this space to record my travels, review Disney restaurants and hotels, offer tips and tricks, and give you my best advice.  I promise to always be honest and authentic.  Plus, getting back into the routine of blogging will give me an excuse to catch you up on all the chaos in the Watson home. 

I hope you will share my business with your family and friends when you hear of someone planning a trip and that you will follow along on my social channels, which for now will be Facebook and Instagram.  

For the record, my personal Facebook with still be for private use while my business page will be for promotional purposes.  My Instagram squares will become more "additorial" in nature for marketing purposes, but my Instagram Stories will be more organic. This blog will be completely authentic. Authenticity will always be at the core of anything I write or share on here. 

Whether or not you're a Disney fan, we could all use a little magic in our lives.

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