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Barbara Weibel After years of working 70 hours a week at jobs I detested, I felt like the proverbial "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. Searching for meaning in my life, I abandoned my successful but unsatisfying career and set out on a six-month solo backpacking trip around the world to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. My blog features stories about the destinations I visit, people I meet, the crazy things...Read more here....


Journeying To My Inner Child At Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center

Published December 6, 2009 | By Barbara Weibel

I’m celebrating an anniversary of sorts. Three years ago this month I walked away from corporate life to pursue my lifelong passions of travel, writing and photography. Although it’s not an easy path, I feel alive for the first time in my life. The serious perspective that dogged my every thought and action for years has magically vanished. The difference between then and now was driven home recently during when I experienced Walt Disney World with uninhibited, childlike joy.

Here’s to many more years of joy!

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  • http://www.heatheronhertravels.com/ Heather on her travels

    I think my kids are a bit too old for Disney now they are teenagers, but I can see the magic for younger kids and indeed grown-up kids if you enter into the spirit of a make-believe world. Glad that you’re doing what you enjoy.

  • http://www.heatheronhertravels.com/ Heather on her travels

    I think my kids are a bit too old for Disney now they are teenagers, but I can see the magic for younger kids and indeed grown-up kids if you enter into the spirit of a make-believe world. Glad that you’re doing what you enjoy.

  • Karen

    I love the animals that you “morphed” into — especially the lion cub but then I have always loved cats. I too found my inner child at Disneyland. It truly is a magical place.

  • Karen

    I love the animals that you “morphed” into — especially the lion cub but then I have always loved cats. I too found my inner child at Disneyland. It truly is a magical place.

  • http://www.practical-tourist.com Libbie

    One place I’ve never been to is Disney World. After seeing this, I’m more interested in experiencing it for myself. Thanks!

    Libbie

  • http://www.practical-tourist.com Libbie

    One place I’ve never been to is Disney World. After seeing this, I’m more interested in experiencing it for myself. Thanks!

    Libbie

  • http://www.dadsguidetowdw.com The Disney Dad

    Heather, my kids are 20 and 25 and still (and always have) love our Disney World trips. I’ll turn 51 this year, and I’m still not to old for Disney.

    Barbara,

    Thanks for the great video. You’ve given me hope for my retirement job.

  • http://www.dadsguidetowdw.com The Disney Dad

    Heather, my kids are 20 and 25 and still (and always have) love our Disney World trips. I’ll turn 51 this year, and I’m still not to old for Disney.

    Barbara,

    Thanks for the great video. You’ve given me hope for my retirement job.

  • http://geezersisters.com Ruth Pennebaker

    What a great choice you made. Happy anniversary, Barbara!

  • http://geezersisters.com Ruth Pennebaker

    What a great choice you made. Happy anniversary, Barbara!

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  • http://myitchytravelfeet.com Donna Hull

    Congratulations, Barbara. I enjoyed watching the reluctant dad finally let go of his inner child. Nice piece on Disney World.

  • http://myitchytravelfeet.com Donna Hull

    Congratulations, Barbara. I enjoyed watching the reluctant dad finally let go of his inner child. Nice piece on Disney World.

  • http://www.orlandotravelhotels.com/blog.aspx Erin

    Barbara, that was a great video. It looked like you are really having a good time. I have to say, you can never be too old to enjoy Disney World. I hope you continue to let your inner kid come out!

  • http://www.orlandotravelhotels.com/blog.aspx Erin

    Barbara, that was a great video. It looked like you are really having a good time. I have to say, you can never be too old to enjoy Disney World. I hope you continue to let your inner kid come out!

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