People will ask me when I'll be home and I as I say "January 6th" the reactions are always "that's so soon!" or "that's not bad at all", but in reality, now that Skyler has come and gone, I'm ready to be back home with him and our pup. It's our first Christmas together and we are spending it apart, how masocistic of us. No amount of "you've only got a month left" will make that any easier.
I miss him. I wish somehow I could explain to you how much the definition of missing someone has changed for me since being here. Skyler brings a light and a happiness into my life that I can't explain, and the darkness is lonely without him. But, I don't want this post to be a downer, so instead I'll talk about the amazing five days we spent together while he was here.
Not only did I get to spend five days with my babe, but I also got to see my dad smile. THAT made it all worth it. The four of us took on Disney World like true tourists and after a stressful day of dealing with a scam-tastic rental car place and waiting what felt like HOURS at the airport for Skyler's flight to land, we went to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. My dad cried as he saw the castle for the first time, and again wen we walked into Main Street, and again during the parade, and probably a few more times I didn't notice because I was too busy kissing my boyfriend. The point is, it was incredible seeing my dad happy, and showing Amanda Disney for her first time ever was something I'll never forget.
The lines were short during the party and we rode all the major rides, barely saw the fireworks, watched the cutest parade ever, and were about ready to pass out by the end of it.
Day 2:
Hollywood studios. After waking up a few hours later than we originally planned we got ready, first thing we HAD to do was see the Indiana Jones stunt show. I suffered through that and then all my dreams came true. I GOT AN ICEE IN A BAYMAX CUP. 
And we shared it.
I don't know if this is gross or dumb or whatever, but my favorite thing about Skyker is that we always always share food and drinks. It's our thing, and I've missed it being here without him. Skyler scored extra boyfriend points this day because once we were done he carried that cup in his backpack.
(Check out his beautiful hair.)
Then if that wasn't enough, we MET Baymax and Hiro.
I guess you could say I'm kind of obsessed with big hero 6 right now, but it's fine. We rode Rockin roller coaster and tower of terror, and were there on Streets of America for the lighting of the Osborn lights. Skyler stole my line in his post, but truly, there were four million dancing lights and I caught myself staring at him way more. How did I get so lucky?
We finished the night with watching Fantasmic! (Dad cried again) and went to downtown Disney to eat Earl of Sandwich. I got the Hawaiian BBQ and Skyler got the Ruben, we both ate half of each. ❤️
Day 3:
The morning started with Animal Kingdom. We rode the Safari, fell more in love, saw the Lion King show, and my dad braved Everest. This day we shared the best chicken curry (I don't know why you care about what we eat, but oh well) and we even saw the new baby gorilla!
Then that night we went to Epcot, where we had reservations to eat at Coral Reef. The food was average but the atmosphere was amazing. We watched the sea turtles and manta rays swim so carelessly and reveled in the tranquility and peace underwater life brings both of us. We ventured around the world, and called it a night.
Day 4:
It rained buckets. Or as people in Disney sometimes say, it was raining Maries and Plutos outside. That didn't stop us from taking on magic kingdom again! The parade and everything was canceled because of the rain but we rode more rides, and played in puddles, and I was happy even though I was freezing and soaked because I had the world in my hand, and by the world I mean my world, and by my world I mean Skyler.
Day 5:
This last day was a blur. As if two times wasn't enough, we went one more time to Magic Kingdom. I had to work at 3 and we subconsciously counted down the time until I had to leave. We shared food one more time and hugged tighter than usual. Saying goodbye sucks, and this one was extremely sucky since I was saying goodbye to him and my family (I think my dad cried).. But I picked up a shift that day for the sole purpose of having something to keep my mind off it. He was gone. and the only silver lining is the next time I see him, there will be no expiration date.
I love you Skyler.
I'll be home soon.
xoxo
Whitney
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