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Within 24 hours I left my job, my boyfriend, and life behind to go work for Walt Disney World!
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Hoping and praying things work out ok. Keep us posted.
Angieandsteve
Earning My Ears
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- May 29, 2013
I don't post much but your story has struck me. You are doing something I never would have had the courage to do but always wished I could! Please update us soon!!!!
Disneylover42
Mouseketeer
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Following for more.
LashesandDashes
Earning My Ears
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- Apr 23, 2015
Goodness! I look forward to reading the rest of your story! Praying you made it safe to Orlando!
Hardheadedwoman
Mouseketeer
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Don't leave us hanging! Hope this all works out 
DreamLikeWalt
Earning My Ears
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Okay, phone calls are done with. It's never an easy thing to call your parents when your shaking in tears and can barely talk. "I'm alive. It's not an accident. No ones hurt..." I tried to tell them before I could get to what happened. I'm sure my dad was horrified, I don't think he's heard me cry since I was a preteen - if even! Like I said, it takes a lot to make me upset and feel defeated!
My family was supportive, no lecturing, and told me everything would be okay. It felt good to hear that, but I really didn't believe them.
I could bus down, but I would have to leave a lot behind. I only packed one suitcase and threw the rest of my belongings in my car, like my guitars and what not. I decided even though it would take up every penny I have, I was going to attempt to rent a car. Luckily I was a 25 minute drive to the closest airport, and I figured there should be plenty of rent-a-car options. The taxi to the airport was $50. Ouch. I set up everything with Alamo online. Because I was under 25 the prices were outrageous, but just to be behind the wheel and on my way again would be so relieving. I taxi over to the airport leaving all my belongings in my car except for my wallet, my phone, and my phone charger. I find the Alamo desk to check in. "You got this girl, it's all good." I told myself.
Everything ran smoothly, they asked for my drivers license.
"Unfortunately we can't accept this junior drivers license, and I don't think any of the businesses here will either."
"WHAT!? WHY?!" I rarely got aggressive but I was freaking out.
Because I still had the license I was given when I first got it and I was 17, it has a rule on the back that says something like "Drivers under the age of 18 are not permitted to drive between the hours of 12AM and 5AM"
I still don't understand why the wouldn't take my license even why it was still valid and just reading by birthday could tell you I am 21. "Okay then." I said once again with a smile on my face as I walked away. I went outside and found a place in the corner to sit. I started balling my eyes out one again. I was defeated. I can't rent a car. I wasted $50 getting here in a taxi for no reason. People where starring at me crying to myself as they walked by. I must of looked insane, I was basically having a mental break down.
I gathered myself and went back inside to check with each rent-a-car place to see what my options where. There where plenty of other places that said they would accept my license no problem. However they would need to be able to charge it to a credit card. I have one credit card, and of course it was already not only charge to the highest amount I could, but I managed to even over charge it, so it's not possible for me to use it. After spending 5 hours in the airport between crying, getting myself back together, and talking to rent-a-car places, I was defeated yet again. I was exhausted. I felt alone, and I felt hopeless. Sitting in the small airport food court, I felt even worse than I have all day. Once again I took a selfie to remember this moment. I had sweated and cried all my makeup off along with my hopes and dreams.
I was really trying to not get a hotel room for the night to save money, but at this point I didn't care at all. I wanted a shower, a bed, and to wake up with all my problems gone. I got a taxi back to my car to grab some things, and to a Holiday Inn Express. I texted everyone to let them know I was safe for the time being, and passed out.
I thought a night of good sleep would have me waking up with a fresh mind, but my emotional state was the same. I didn't even want to get out of bed. I wanted to stay there forever, sleeping, not thinking. Like I said, I know it seems silly, but it just seems like there is no fix to this.
I rolled out of bed and took another shower. It was 9AM and I had to be checked out by 11AM, so I needed a plan. In the taxi ride from the airport to the hotel the night before I told the driver my story. He was mostly laughing at me because my story was so hopeless it was funny. Maybe someday I'll look back and laugh but not anytime too soon. He told me something similar happened to a family he met before and they ended up renting a U-haul to drive down the rest of the way. I laughed it off at the time, but this morning I was considering it. I went onto their site to see what the deal was. You book it online with a credit card, but YOU CAN PAY IN CASH. Oh my freakin' goodness, I might have to do this. I saw that they had pick up trucks to rent and I got so relieved. I'm not the best driver, and my family was already terrified at the idea of me driving to FL by myself in my toyota corolla, I can't imagine driving a huge u-haul truck! Luckily I booked a pick up truck and called a taxi to come get me.
I was excited that this might work out, but at this point I didn't get my expectations up too high. Maybe they would still need to charge my card, or maybe they won't accept my license. It's the only choice I had so I packed up and headed down to the lobby to wait for my taxi. Since I was in the middle of no where I had about an hours wait.
As I got into the lobby, I saw a few food items for sale. "FOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDD!" I thought. I just realized I hadn't consumed one thing since yesterday morning. That's how you really know that I was emotionally distressed!!! KHALEE!? Not eat?! That's not a thing. hahaha.
My options where slim picking, but powdered donuts and a redbull it was! Breakfast of a champion, am I right?
My taxi got there. It was a 4 minute drive from the hotel room to the Uhaul pickup place but it was on a highway so I walking wasn't an option. The taxi minimum was $50. UGH.
We pulled into this place that looked like an old tow yard. Some man came out SCREAMING at the taxi driver "THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY WHAT DO YOU THINK YOURE DOING HERE BLAH BLAH BLAH." "Oh my gosh, please don't be the one I'm renting from," I thought. He was awful. We made one turn to early and the place I was looking for was in the back of the crazy mans place. I got out and was greeted by a nice man. I asked him if he had any daughters, and he said he had 3 in college. "Perfect." I said and laughed, hoping he would give me some sympathy. I told him my story, and what was going on. He wasn't as understanding as I hoped, but he was nice enough.
"Well, Khalee I have bad news for you." He said.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
I asked what he was talking about. "Unfortunately the smallest truck we have right now is our 15 foot moving truck." he said. "I'LL TAKE IT. NO PROBLEM." I blurted out.
Within ten minutes I was on the road behind the wheel of a HUGE 15 Foot truck! OH.MY.GOD. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO!? I can't even drive for 5 minutes in this huge truck NEVERMIND drive to Orlando....
But I had no other choice. I'm doing it. This is happening. I AM NOT GIVING UP.
I drove around for about 20 minutes to try to get the hang of having to drive while only using mirrors to navigate. I drove to my old toyota, packed up my things and hit the road. The HUGE Uhaul looked hilarious with my tiny amount of things.
I ask everyone for their donations of positive thoughts, and prayers to whatever or whomever you believe in! I can't believe this is what it's come to.
I'm happy, and trying to remain positive, but look at the fear in my eyes!!!!
Here we go.
My family was supportive, no lecturing, and told me everything would be okay. It felt good to hear that, but I really didn't believe them.
I could bus down, but I would have to leave a lot behind. I only packed one suitcase and threw the rest of my belongings in my car, like my guitars and what not. I decided even though it would take up every penny I have, I was going to attempt to rent a car. Luckily I was a 25 minute drive to the closest airport, and I figured there should be plenty of rent-a-car options. The taxi to the airport was $50. Ouch. I set up everything with Alamo online. Because I was under 25 the prices were outrageous, but just to be behind the wheel and on my way again would be so relieving. I taxi over to the airport leaving all my belongings in my car except for my wallet, my phone, and my phone charger. I find the Alamo desk to check in. "You got this girl, it's all good." I told myself.
Everything ran smoothly, they asked for my drivers license.
"Unfortunately we can't accept this junior drivers license, and I don't think any of the businesses here will either."
"WHAT!? WHY?!" I rarely got aggressive but I was freaking out.
Because I still had the license I was given when I first got it and I was 17, it has a rule on the back that says something like "Drivers under the age of 18 are not permitted to drive between the hours of 12AM and 5AM"
I still don't understand why the wouldn't take my license even why it was still valid and just reading by birthday could tell you I am 21. "Okay then." I said once again with a smile on my face as I walked away. I went outside and found a place in the corner to sit. I started balling my eyes out one again. I was defeated. I can't rent a car. I wasted $50 getting here in a taxi for no reason. People where starring at me crying to myself as they walked by. I must of looked insane, I was basically having a mental break down.
I gathered myself and went back inside to check with each rent-a-car place to see what my options where. There where plenty of other places that said they would accept my license no problem. However they would need to be able to charge it to a credit card. I have one credit card, and of course it was already not only charge to the highest amount I could, but I managed to even over charge it, so it's not possible for me to use it. After spending 5 hours in the airport between crying, getting myself back together, and talking to rent-a-car places, I was defeated yet again. I was exhausted. I felt alone, and I felt hopeless. Sitting in the small airport food court, I felt even worse than I have all day. Once again I took a selfie to remember this moment. I had sweated and cried all my makeup off along with my hopes and dreams.
I was really trying to not get a hotel room for the night to save money, but at this point I didn't care at all. I wanted a shower, a bed, and to wake up with all my problems gone. I got a taxi back to my car to grab some things, and to a Holiday Inn Express. I texted everyone to let them know I was safe for the time being, and passed out.
I thought a night of good sleep would have me waking up with a fresh mind, but my emotional state was the same. I didn't even want to get out of bed. I wanted to stay there forever, sleeping, not thinking. Like I said, I know it seems silly, but it just seems like there is no fix to this.
I rolled out of bed and took another shower. It was 9AM and I had to be checked out by 11AM, so I needed a plan. In the taxi ride from the airport to the hotel the night before I told the driver my story. He was mostly laughing at me because my story was so hopeless it was funny. Maybe someday I'll look back and laugh but not anytime too soon. He told me something similar happened to a family he met before and they ended up renting a U-haul to drive down the rest of the way. I laughed it off at the time, but this morning I was considering it. I went onto their site to see what the deal was. You book it online with a credit card, but YOU CAN PAY IN CASH. Oh my freakin' goodness, I might have to do this. I saw that they had pick up trucks to rent and I got so relieved. I'm not the best driver, and my family was already terrified at the idea of me driving to FL by myself in my toyota corolla, I can't imagine driving a huge u-haul truck! Luckily I booked a pick up truck and called a taxi to come get me.
I was excited that this might work out, but at this point I didn't get my expectations up too high. Maybe they would still need to charge my card, or maybe they won't accept my license. It's the only choice I had so I packed up and headed down to the lobby to wait for my taxi. Since I was in the middle of no where I had about an hours wait.
As I got into the lobby, I saw a few food items for sale. "FOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDD!" I thought. I just realized I hadn't consumed one thing since yesterday morning. That's how you really know that I was emotionally distressed!!! KHALEE!? Not eat?! That's not a thing. hahaha.
My options where slim picking, but powdered donuts and a redbull it was! Breakfast of a champion, am I right?
My taxi got there. It was a 4 minute drive from the hotel room to the Uhaul pickup place but it was on a highway so I walking wasn't an option. The taxi minimum was $50. UGH.
We pulled into this place that looked like an old tow yard. Some man came out SCREAMING at the taxi driver "THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY WHAT DO YOU THINK YOURE DOING HERE BLAH BLAH BLAH." "Oh my gosh, please don't be the one I'm renting from," I thought. He was awful. We made one turn to early and the place I was looking for was in the back of the crazy mans place. I got out and was greeted by a nice man. I asked him if he had any daughters, and he said he had 3 in college. "Perfect." I said and laughed, hoping he would give me some sympathy. I told him my story, and what was going on. He wasn't as understanding as I hoped, but he was nice enough.
"Well, Khalee I have bad news for you." He said.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
I asked what he was talking about. "Unfortunately the smallest truck we have right now is our 15 foot moving truck." he said. "I'LL TAKE IT. NO PROBLEM." I blurted out.
Within ten minutes I was on the road behind the wheel of a HUGE 15 Foot truck! OH.MY.GOD. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO!? I can't even drive for 5 minutes in this huge truck NEVERMIND drive to Orlando....
But I had no other choice. I'm doing it. This is happening. I AM NOT GIVING UP.
I drove around for about 20 minutes to try to get the hang of having to drive while only using mirrors to navigate. I drove to my old toyota, packed up my things and hit the road. The HUGE Uhaul looked hilarious with my tiny amount of things.
I ask everyone for their donations of positive thoughts, and prayers to whatever or whomever you believe in! I can't believe this is what it's come to.
I'm happy, and trying to remain positive, but look at the fear in my eyes!!!!
Here we go.
SarahDisney
So ... Yeah
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2014
I'm glad you've got a way to get your stuff down to Orlando, and I hope you can make it there without too much trouble.
I will definitely be thinking of you and I hope to read soon that you made it to Orlando in one piece!
I will definitely be thinking of you and I hope to read soon that you made it to Orlando in one piece!
princessluna14
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- May 27, 2013
I just found your thread and wanted to tell you how brave you are for doing this! Most people would have given up a long time ago! Good luck and keeping moving forward!! 
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