Hi Ho, Hi Ho.. It's off to work I go... .

I started my career with Disney along with about 50 other newbies at a classroom at Disney University.  The day long class is called " Traditions" and immerses you in the Disney frame of mind, history and culture... It was really quit enjoyable.  The exciting part was when we were presented our "official Disney name tag" at the end of the day..There is a ceremony and everything... Folks... Make no mistake.... The enthusiasm and joy of working for Disney that you hear and see people talk about is not fake !!   It trickles from the top down to every cast member --no matter what part you play...   Kind of reminds me of how the Church works and the joy that comes naturally from the whole environment of the Gospel..

 During the Traditions Class, When you answer a question correctly, or are the first to answer it, you get a "Critter."  These are small plastic figures of Disney Characters that are not available for sale or anywhere else except during the Traditions class.    I was beginning to think I was going to come home "critterless" because it was getting late in the afternoon... Then.. .we were blessed by a visit from a very, big, MOUSE !  Mickey surprised us with a visit !!   The coordinator then started a round of trivia questions for us to answer.  I thought... I am pretty trivial.... I can do this !   The question was asked.. "What was the name Walt originally wanted to name Mickey?"    I KNOW !!   I KNOW !!  My mind said as my hand shot up !   Miraculously, I was called upon and almost had a Senior Moment !  Then, I recovered quickly and answered " Mortimer"   That was correct !   Success at last !   I was gonna get a valuable "critter."   I did get my "critter!"  But it was presented to me by none other than Mr. Mickey Mouse himself !     I managed not to faint and gave him a good tight hug for all of his many fans in the Cattell family-- including in laws and out laws !!  

Oh... what an experience that was... Dreams really do come true, don't they ?!!??