One Year Later

February 8, 2001

One year ago today, on February 8, 2000, I arrived at Vista Way for the start of the Spring 2000 College Program. It's so hard to believe it's been that long, and it is unbelievable how different my life was just one year ago.

Life couldn't be better for me now. I'm back on track at school, I love my job, recruiting for the College Program is great, and my relationship with my girlfriend is better than ever. But today is different. February 8 is a date that changed my life in so many ways.

I can't stop thinking about where I was last year on this day. Life was so different. It was probably the most nervous and exciting day of my life. I was meeting the people that I would spend the next 4 months with. Little did I know then all the friendships that I would make in my time there. And I definitely didn't think these people would be some of my best friends an entire year later.

Today I look at my scrapbook and think about everyone. It's sad in many ways, yet it will help me get through this day with a smile on my face.

Today is a day I feel guilty for not keeping in better touch with everyone, but I am so happy that we all still do our best with that.

I miss the people from last spring more than anything else in the world. I would do anything to have just one more day with them. Just hanging out, going to Pleasure Island, playing Dreamcast, whatever. But as much as I wish this could happen, I know there could never be another Spring 2000.

The Walt Disney World College Program was the most incredible experience of my life. I grew more than I even know in those 4 short months. I had the opportunity to live right next door to Walt Disney World during one of the most exciting celebrations ever, the Millenium Celebration. And best of all, I met so many awesome people. Even though I may never see some of them ever again, I will be sure to never forget that special time we spent together.

"You'll Be In My Heart" WDWCP Spring 2ºoº