"Heaven needed a Hero"

   Over the past few years I've noticed that young kids in my home town have been passing away. I swear that every school year, Viewmont High School ends up having at least one student that passes away. I know of 2 people who died in my class, and one that died in the class before me. I know of at least 8 students who have died, who attended Viewmont, within the last 5-6 years.

   Just this past week Viewmont lost another student. His name was Andrew Toleman. He was a junior, which means I was a senior when he was a sophomore. He was hit by a car last week, and didn't make it.

    In my class, two people passed away. One was a boy who had bone cancer, and one was a girl who had liver cancer. I didn't know that people that young could get cancer like that. It's very sad, and depressing.

   When ever this happens I get really sad, and kind of remain depressed for a few weeks, even if I didn't know the person. I just get so freakin' sad about it!

   I remember when a young man named Gabriel Hanson died just this past fall. He was just about to start High School at Viewmont. He got in a car accident, and passed away. I remember when this happened, I was just so sad and sick for weeks! I didn't even know the kid... but I was way sad about it, and couldn't even think straight.

   I think the reason why I get so sad is because I never had the chance to meet these wonderful people... If that makes sense... Yes I walked with them in the halls, and maybe had a class or two with them...who knows... but I never got to know them, and learn how great they truly were. I know they were great people.

   I heard a quote (or maybe it was a song) the other day that went along the lines of... "The good die young..." I know this to be true. I know that our Father in Heaven needs certain people at certain times. Or some people are brought to this earth for a specific reason, and once that specific reason is achieved, then they are free to leave, there job is done. I know that some people gain perfection in spirit faster then others. I don't know if I'm making any sense, but I hope I am.

   I think that what I'm trying to say is... that all the young men and women who have passed on in this life, were called to better things in the next life, and that our Heavenly Father just needed them. They were good people, so good that God called them home early.

   Here are some song lyrics that describes it better...

Cause heaven was needing a hero

Somebody just like you

Brave enough to stand up 

For what you believe

And follow it through

When I try to make it make sense in my mind

The only conclusion I come to 

Is Heaven was needing a hero

like you

   I hope this post makes sense to you readers... I just felt like I needed to post it, and get my feelings out there about it. I know that the kids who have passed on over the years have been called to higher callings in Heaven. They were to perfect for this life, and achieved everything they needed to achieve, and learned everything they needed to learn. We must keep this in mind when thinking about them, and always remember, we WILL see them again someday.

In memory of all the Viewmont High School students who have passed on over the years. You are in our hearts, and never forgotten.

"All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them."

   Everyone has at least one dream or aspiration that they have in their life. But over the years, I have noticed that I have TONS of them, like more than the average person... and in a way, it's kind of a bad thing, but it also is good. But one of my biggest dreams is to work at Disneyland! All of my life, I have been the biggest Disney fan, and I really truly want to work there someday!

   Today I had the awesome opportunity to audition for a character part at one of the Disney Resorts. I knew the auditions were today, but I wasn't planning on auditioning until just a few days ago. You see, at first I didn't want to audition because I was planning on waiting a few years to figure somethings out before going and working at Disneyland... But then I got to thinking... Maybe I could just go for the summer, and work seasonally. I later didn't want to audition because of fear. Fear is a weird thing. I had fear of moving away from my family, my dog :), and I also was afraid of living alone, and also paying for things such as rent, food, etc.. This fear that I was having was making it so I didn't want to audition, and then I remembered a quote that I love that was said by Walt Disney. The quote is... "All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them." I thought I knew the meaning of this quote long before... but over the past few days it has actually made more sense then it did before. Here I was, so scared to audition for my dream. Not many people can walk into a room, and have their dream just sitting there, but I did, but I was to scared to go!! I said this quote to myself over and over again, and finally told myself just go and have fun, and that is exactly what I did.

  The auditions were at 10 AM this morning at the Rose Wagner Theater. I walked in not knowing what to expect, because Disney is so secretive, and they didn't say much about what we would be doing. This also scared me. But once I got their, I walked into a room filled with Disney freaks just like me. They were all so nice, and in just a matter of minutes, I had made friends, and started talking with people. I atomically  knew I was in the right place, and knew this is what I needed to do. Weather it be that I auditioned today, and got the part, or worked for Disney later in my life... I knew this is what I wanted to do. Just because everyone was so kind, and open.

  After a few minutes, the Disney casting directors ushered us into a room where we wrote down our names, number, address, etc. They measured us in height and took a picture of us. This took about 45 mins. because there was about 130 of us. Once that was all done, we learned a dance, and then performed it in small groups. When everyone was done dancing, they told us they were going to call out some numbers, and if our numbers were called, we could move onto the next round of tryouts, and if our number wasn't called, we could leave. My number wasn't called. To be honest, I was bummed, just because I was looking forward to it all... but at the same time, I was happy. I was happy that I came, happy that I had the courage to pursue my dream. I was so glad for the experience, and now when I go to audition again, I can remember how fun it was, and not have fear.

   On my way home, I was still kinda bummed, but I remembered another quote from the Disney movie Cinderella. The quote says... "Even miracles take a little time." I might have not gotten far into the audition today, but I'm farther then I was yesterday. I know that I can always try again. Because dreams aren't just handed to you, they require lots of work and dedication. I know this now, and I'm so glad that I auditioned. I'm thinking about applying for the Disney College Program soon just to see where that takes me. I know it will all turn out someday. :)  "Watch and you'll see, Someday I'll be, Part of your world!"

   So readers, always remember to shoot for the stars, wish upon the stars and know that even crazy dreams can come true. All you need is courage, faith and hard work. I promise you, if you do these steps you will achieve your dreams. Just don't be afraid.

Toy Story ON ICE!

   I went to Toy Story on Ice earlier this week with Cameron and Scott. Needless to say... we both loved it. Usually it's Disney on Ice, and they perform little snippets of a few Disney movies, but this year it was just Toy Story. They walked you through all 3 of the Toy Story movies! It was really cool! I've got to say though... the first part was kinda long, and some what boring. But after intermission, it got better. They focused more on the 3rd movie then the rest... which was stupid... because the 3rd one is my least favorite. But it was still a really good show, and I had so much fun!

    I have been going to Disney on Ice ever since I was a kid. But now that I'm older.... I go with Cameron... or maybe it's Cameron comes with me. HAHA.. who knows. But it is still so much fun for me, and it makes me so happy to be there, and enjoy the Disney magic! My most favorite part during the Disney on Ice performances is when Mickey and the rest of his friends come out on the stage! It makes it feel like you are actually at Disneyland or something.

  
   Cameron wanted to get a toy, I swear the cost for these toys gets more expensive every 3 min! But luckely Cameron didn't want the most expensive thing, and he got a light up Buzz Light year. He loved it, and he had it spinning, and lighting up the rest of the night!

   As I was watching the show, I started thinking.... I want to work for Disney someday. I don't care if it's at the Disney store down the street, or working in Disneyland its self... I JUST WANT TO WORK FOR DISNEY.  It's always been one of my dreams to work at Disneyland... and who knows maybe one day I will. What better place to achieve your dreams then Disney? They happiest place on Earth... the land of dreams! I will look into it...

    Anyway. Thanks Cameron and Scott for going with me, it was so much fun! I can't wait to go again with you guys! I wonder what the next show is going to be... :)