D23 is the official community of Disney fans. On March 10, 2009 I became a member on the very first day of its existance. Not only can I say that I am "23", but I can say that I have been "23" from day one.
After the initial introduction of D23 to the world by Disney, they also announced several member only events and contests. One of those contests was an essay contest. The prize was a trip to Las Vegas to see the musical "The Lion King". In your essay, you had to describe what was meaningful to you about the movie The Lion King. I did submit an essay, but sadly did not win. However, I am still proud of what I had to say. Hope you enjoy it.
Parents have their ways of driving you crazy sometimes. Take this one instance; I am about to leave and my dad wants to know if I was taking my cell phone. Did I have sunscreen on? Did I eat anything? Take a cell phone, are you serious? Then, my mom blurts out, “you’ll be just fine. See you at the finish line.” Of course, this was easy for her to say.
In the movie the Lion King, Simba represents every child in this world that wants to live his own life. He finds that despite trying so hard to become his own lion, the voice of his dad, Mustafa, reminds him to be the best Lion King that he can be. In the end, Simba finally embodies the bravery and leadership that his dad had possessed in his life to overcome big challenges.
I believe that we all have a little bit of Simba in us. When growing up, we try so hard to keep our distance from our parents. We can deny their influences on our lives, but inevitably our parents mold us into the people we become. Even after they leave us, their presence is evident in the chooses that we make, the people that we love, and the life that we live.
That day I did finish. I spent six hours completing one of the biggest feats of my life, the Walt Disney World Marathon. The realization of this accomplishment was due largely because of the influence of my parents. They had always reminded me to believe in myself. Not only had I become a hard working adult, but a person always striving to do her best. I was my parent’s daughter.
By the way, the cell phone did come in handy. I should have known.
In the movie the Lion King, Simba represents every child in this world that wants to live his own life. He finds that despite trying so hard to become his own lion, the voice of his dad, Mustafa, reminds him to be the best Lion King that he can be. In the end, Simba finally embodies the bravery and leadership that his dad had possessed in his life to overcome big challenges.
I believe that we all have a little bit of Simba in us. When growing up, we try so hard to keep our distance from our parents. We can deny their influences on our lives, but inevitably our parents mold us into the people we become. Even after they leave us, their presence is evident in the chooses that we make, the people that we love, and the life that we live.
That day I did finish. I spent six hours completing one of the biggest feats of my life, the Walt Disney World Marathon. The realization of this accomplishment was due largely because of the influence of my parents. They had always reminded me to believe in myself. Not only had I become a hard working adult, but a person always striving to do her best. I was my parent’s daughter.
By the way, the cell phone did come in handy. I should have known.
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