Last time I went to Disneyland was probably about 20 years ago so going with two kiddos who have never been and who think Disneyland means going to a movie is quite the event.
The little folks agreed with me that It’s a Small World is something else. So little has changed to the ride in all these years (except it kind of smells now) and in taking a photo of the ride via instagram it looks just like it did in the 80’s. Yes, this was the ride we rode more than once.
I actually barely paid any attention to all the dolls singing at me/ brainwashing me … I was so focused on the expressions of delight, awe and wonder on the faces of the little gals!
Author: Ali Carras
At a very young age I lost site of my mom in a local grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. I did, however, have the smarts to go to the customer service counter. The kind woman at the counter asked "What is your name little girl?" My reply: "Assi." The woman gave me a look like, "Are you playing with me you little devil?" but she proceeded to blast on the loudspeaker the "We have a lost Assi at the front of the store." Customers throughout the store gagged and giggled, but my mom knew exactly who the woman was referring to: the mullet haired little girl with a tongue too big for her mouth, wearing a leotard, skirt, tights, and jelly shoes (with florescent green laces in them...even though they didn't need the laces). A shy little character for whom every little detail in life was a huge thing. I am pleased to report that today I am able to fully pronounce Allison (aka Ali), but the Assi pseudonym has always stuck, evolving into Aszi. As for the shy little character for whom every little detail in life was a huge thing? Some things never change.
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