Well, I am feeling a bit deflated! My dreams of becoming a member of the 2010 WDW Moms Panel have all but floated away!
It all began this morning. I was a bit tired after having a hard time going to sleep the night before. Today was the day! On my question submission page for Round 2, it mentioned that we would be notified "on or around October 27". So, suffice it to say, it has been on my mind. Adding to that, I also had the stress of dealing with Max's flu yesterday!
I digress...at 2:03 EST, I received a "thank you" letter informing me that I had not moved on to the next round. Of course, I was a wee bit sad by this email, but I knew I had tried my best and there is always next year. I quickly jumped on Twitter to tweet my decline notice to my fellow Round 2 applicants. However, I didn't have time to write an email or check any chat boards at that point. I had to get to Cate's school to pick her up.
Upon returning, still saddened for my own fate, but excited to see which of my online "tweeps" and fellow Disney fans had made it on to the next round. Through this process, I have made tons of friends that I probably wouldn't have otherwise....and they all "get it" (this intense passion for all things Disney)!
Then, as I am checking my email a little later to see if any of those friends had chimed in, I notice another email from the same Disney employee that sent the first one with the subject line "Recall: Walt Disney World Thank You". My heart sank....was this an email to say, "oops, we messed up, we take it back, and you are moving on!"? I open it up and it simply says, "____ (name withheld) would like to recall the message, "Walt Disney World Thank You."
That's it.
No explanation.
So, I quickly called Matt and asked him what he thought this could mean. I was so confused. Now another thing I need to mention was that in the first decline email, it was CC'd with a bunch of other people's emails, which I can only assume are other applicants. So, he said that it must have been an attempt to take the email back since everyone was not BCC'd. Yes, I hear what he is saying. So, maybe they will send an email quickly thereafter explaining and/or apologizing for the error.
But, there was still the question, "Could this mean that it was a MISTAKE...and I have made the cut." At this point, there had not been any "Congratulations, you are moving on" emails going out, and several of my tweeps hadn't heard one way or another.
So, I wait.
And wait.
And wait.
At this point, I am even more emotional and confused and upset at the obvious question....had I made it or not! Yes or no....I am ok with No, but I would at least like a definite NO! Not, NO...then recall...then nothing!
Finally, we begin to see tweets and facebook and chat rooms light up with confirmations of Yes emails!
So, that must mean one thing....it's a no for me!
I am a little deflated myself.....but absolutely ELATED for all my Disney pals out there who got to the next round. I wish them lots of pixie dust as they embark on their phone interviews.
There is always next year! And heck....I made if from roughly 20,000 down to approximately 200. So, that is a huge feat!
I would like to thank you all for your constant support via comments, calls, emails, prayers and simply good thoughts!
It all began this morning. I was a bit tired after having a hard time going to sleep the night before. Today was the day! On my question submission page for Round 2, it mentioned that we would be notified "on or around October 27". So, suffice it to say, it has been on my mind. Adding to that, I also had the stress of dealing with Max's flu yesterday!
I digress...at 2:03 EST, I received a "thank you" letter informing me that I had not moved on to the next round. Of course, I was a wee bit sad by this email, but I knew I had tried my best and there is always next year. I quickly jumped on Twitter to tweet my decline notice to my fellow Round 2 applicants. However, I didn't have time to write an email or check any chat boards at that point. I had to get to Cate's school to pick her up.
Upon returning, still saddened for my own fate, but excited to see which of my online "tweeps" and fellow Disney fans had made it on to the next round. Through this process, I have made tons of friends that I probably wouldn't have otherwise....and they all "get it" (this intense passion for all things Disney)!
Then, as I am checking my email a little later to see if any of those friends had chimed in, I notice another email from the same Disney employee that sent the first one with the subject line "Recall: Walt Disney World Thank You". My heart sank....was this an email to say, "oops, we messed up, we take it back, and you are moving on!"? I open it up and it simply says, "____ (name withheld) would like to recall the message, "Walt Disney World Thank You."
That's it.
No explanation.
So, I quickly called Matt and asked him what he thought this could mean. I was so confused. Now another thing I need to mention was that in the first decline email, it was CC'd with a bunch of other people's emails, which I can only assume are other applicants. So, he said that it must have been an attempt to take the email back since everyone was not BCC'd. Yes, I hear what he is saying. So, maybe they will send an email quickly thereafter explaining and/or apologizing for the error.
But, there was still the question, "Could this mean that it was a MISTAKE...and I have made the cut." At this point, there had not been any "Congratulations, you are moving on" emails going out, and several of my tweeps hadn't heard one way or another.
So, I wait.
And wait.
And wait.
At this point, I am even more emotional and confused and upset at the obvious question....had I made it or not! Yes or no....I am ok with No, but I would at least like a definite NO! Not, NO...then recall...then nothing!
Finally, we begin to see tweets and facebook and chat rooms light up with confirmations of Yes emails!
So, that must mean one thing....it's a no for me!
I am a little deflated myself.....but absolutely ELATED for all my Disney pals out there who got to the next round. I wish them lots of pixie dust as they embark on their phone interviews.
There is always next year! And heck....I made if from roughly 20,000 down to approximately 200. So, that is a huge feat!
I would like to thank you all for your constant support via comments, calls, emails, prayers and simply good thoughts!
8 comments:
i am feeling the exact same way.
and there is always next year.
and i can see us both on the 2011 panel. :)
20,000 to 200 is an awesome thing!!
I hate you didn't get it, but I am sure God has a plan and that might just be next year!!!
I'm sorry you didn't make it. I was so hoping you would so I would "know" someone on the panel.
OH NO I am so sorry. Obviously they didn't mean to send the message but for what reason? holding out hope for you! DOn't they know RECALLING doesn't actually pull the message back? ARGH!
Oh no! So sorry!
Sorry, honey--it still was quite an accomplishment and you have made many new friends--you know we are proud of you regardless of any outcome. Love you
I'm sorry Allison. What a bummer but like your spirit - there's next year. I think it's pretty amazing to get to the next step with over 20000 applicants.
Allison! I can't believe you didn't make it - now I'm bummed, too!! You have a great attitude that will trickle down to your kiddos when ever they encounter a similar disappointment. Even though you're not officially on Mom's Panel, you'll always be my everything Disney goto Mom!
<>< Jenny
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