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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Sorry about the choir But there is always next year and you never know what will happen! And congrats on the exam!! I had to take the ServSafe exam (a food safety test) earlier this summer so I know exactly how hard they can be
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Sorry about the choir. I know how much you were looking forward to it. Think positive, you'll make it next year. Congrats on passing your exam. Now I can pop over and buy a cookie from you
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Sorry to hear about the choir. Congrats on passing the food test. Who knew you needed to pass a test to sell foods at the resorts. You learn something new everyday!
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Just getting caught up with your adventures Dawn. So sorry you were sick, DD had her accident, and mostly I am so sorry about the Choir. I was hoping to see you in a performance when DH and I come in December.
Oh, and LOVE that picture with your Dad!!! Hang in there girl and KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!
So sorry you didn't make it into the choir. Very glad you passed your food safety test, I know how hard they are - I was a Deli manager for Target for five years. I am glad you get to see the CP this year in person, that was one of the things I wanted to do on our trip this past Christmas but I didn't think DS would sit through it and I knew he would not be quiet. LOL. I am glad all is going well for you. Keep spreading the Magic!
So, what kind of questions do they ask on the food service test? Or, is that secret Disney knowledge?
Not so much secret Disney knowledge, but they do make a big deal about keeping the questions secret as it is a big whoop state (maybe national?) test. It's good for 5 years, though, and I now have a card to carry in my wallet as well as a sticker that I could put up on a window about being a "Certified Food Safety Manager". I told them it's a miracle my children have survived as long as they have...
I'm still trying to get my brain around the disappointment of the choir. I know there was no skill involved, just how fast the computer connected, but that doesn't seem to make it any better. I guess I just needed a reality check that not everything is "charmed" for me and there will be big disappointments, even though I do everything I can. I'm trying not to be hateful about The Boyfriend getting in when he really doesn't even care about it and just did it on a whim. OK, maybe I'm not trying very hard...
So how did the BF and DD get in? I thought this was via internet. He has his computer with him and DD has one and you have one Just curious. Sorry about the situation.
Congrats on the test. That IS a big deal. We're proud of you and all that you have accomplished.
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There are somethings that maybe to much for you at this moment, so that why you didn't get the choir. I believe things happens for a reason, like you being a SUPER CM manager and your good at it.
If Jeff don't mind I like to invite you to his B-day Breakfast at the MK on the 29 of November so those of us who are joining him for his B-day could also meet you as well.
Sorry you didn't make the Choir, and I'm Happy for you passing such a hard test!! Now we know we can all come have Milk and Cookies with you!! LouigiAnne
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But there is always next year and you never know what will happen! And congrats on the exam!! I had to take the ServSafe exam (a food safety test) earlier this summer so I know exactly how hard they can be 
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Congrats on passing your test!! 
I feel certain there will be next year for you! Congrats on passing the test! 
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OK, maybe I'm not trying very hard... 
Just curious. Sorry about the situation. 
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