Ian heading off to Florida to be a Disney intern? Probably...
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I'm a little shellshocked this evening...
Sue's been reading about the DisneyWorld college intern program and she's convinced it would be a good thing for Ian. Since he didn't go away to college (partially grades, partially his diabetes), she's concerned that he's missed out on a key part of growing up. Ian understands the Disney "magic" from all the trips we've taken down there, and he's often thought that working there would be an interesting experience...
So, we found out that they were doing a presentation at Portland State today, and Ian filled out the app. Sue was thinking that enrolling in the spring session (starting in January) would be a nice start. He arrived an hour early due to a miscommunication, and was able to get a mini-presentation by himself. He also interviewed on the spot (normally not done for a couple of weeks). It sounds like they offered him a slot on the spot. He'll have to get official confirmation and such, but so far it looks like a very real possibility...
Starting in August... *AUGUST*!!!!
I'm not ready for this! There are so many "what if's". He's never been out on his own before. What if he has a problem with his diabetes? He'll be 3000 miles away!
Realistically, this is probably a perfect way for him to get an "away from home" experience. It's a pretty controlled environment, he'll have roommates, he'll be working a lot and attending classes, etc...
Still... My oldest will be leaving home for five months, and I won't be there to protect him. My eyes are getting just a wee bit damp thinking about this.
And like a true geek, I'm wondering how he'll be able to have internet connectivity for the five months he's down there. Anyone have a low-end laptop they'd like to loan us for 1/2 a year? :-)
I think I knew this would happen some day, but I didn't expect it to happen in a matter of weeks.
I'm a little shellshocked this evening...
Sue's been reading about the DisneyWorld college intern program and she's convinced it would be a good thing for Ian. Since he didn't go away to college (partially grades, partially his diabetes), she's concerned that he's missed out on a key part of growing up. Ian understands the Disney "magic" from all the trips we've taken down there, and he's often thought that working there would be an interesting experience...
So, we found out that they were doing a presentation at Portland State today, and Ian filled out the app. Sue was thinking that enrolling in the spring session (starting in January) would be a nice start. He arrived an hour early due to a miscommunication, and was able to get a mini-presentation by himself. He also interviewed on the spot (normally not done for a couple of weeks). It sounds like they offered him a slot on the spot. He'll have to get official confirmation and such, but so far it looks like a very real possibility...
Starting in August... *AUGUST*!!!!
I'm not ready for this! There are so many "what if's". He's never been out on his own before. What if he has a problem with his diabetes? He'll be 3000 miles away!
Realistically, this is probably a perfect way for him to get an "away from home" experience. It's a pretty controlled environment, he'll have roommates, he'll be working a lot and attending classes, etc...
Still... My oldest will be leaving home for five months, and I won't be there to protect him. My eyes are getting just a wee bit damp thinking about this.
And like a true geek, I'm wondering how he'll be able to have internet connectivity for the five months he's down there. Anyone have a low-end laptop they'd like to loan us for 1/2 a year? :-)
I think I knew this would happen some day, but I didn't expect it to happen in a matter of weeks.
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Posted by Duffbert At 12:22:50 On 12/07/2005 | - Website - |
Wow, Joe and I really feel for you. We had a very tough time when Ben went 3000 miles away. When we brought him down here we spent an extra week vacationing, partly to be near him, and partly because we knew we'd be worthless to the world. I have to say, I rank the experience right up there with losing my mother to cancer - it's a definite death experience. But believe it or not, after you've gotten a call from him a few times and he's loving where he's at, you'll start to feel better. It will get better. And Ian will be fine. If there's an emergency, we'll be glad to help in any way we can. Be sure to give him our phone number so he has it.
Posted by Shirley Litton At 21:33:25 On 14/07/2005 | - Website - |
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Posted by J Vanderhoff At 04:04:29 On 12/07/2005 | - Website - |
I'll be sure to put you, Ian and your whole family on our family prayer list! That should help
Posted by Kevin At 12:11:09 On 12/07/2005 | - Website - |
My recommendation? Keep yourself busy. Break something real important at home, like.... plumbing. The roof. You'll be worried about that, and won't have time to worry about anything else.
Posted by Jon Johnston At 12:36:40 On 12/07/2005 | - Website - |
Posted by Ben Langhinrichs At 19:30:32 On 12/07/2005 | - Website - |
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