We arrived at the parking lot at about 10 am, when the tours would start. There was already a line! The security guard estimated the wait time to be 6 hours! My dad wanted to see this thing, so we waited. I had found out that "opened toed shoes" was not allowed and what was I wearing? Sandals! So I found a target 1.5 miles away, walked there with my mom to buy some new shoes and walked back!
On the way back, they had closed the walk way to the parking lot. Apparently, the tours had been on hold and no one was allowed in. I spoke to one of the officers and he said "sorry" I can't let you in, even if my family and car was inside. (Good thing I didn't drive to target) Then I just waited. The same officer came back to verify my story and said, "Just wait and I'll try to sneak you in". In a matter of minutes, he allowed us to cross the street but then a different officer stopped us. I kindly told him my car is was parked and he let us pass. The next step was to find my brother and my father who were waiting in line. I told another security guard the situation, and he told me to wait here until the line crosses, but nothing else. I had no idea where I was going or what I was doing... but my mom and I were able to cross and find my brother to reunite the family. It really felt like I was infiltrating a high level operation! :) And yes I felt important.
We waited a total of 4.5 hours and my Dad was practically at Disneyland! It was awesome! The moral of the experience was... just wait and be patient. Just because you're not getting your way now doesn't mean you won't be getting your way later.
I've personally noticed that things are taking a lot longer to happen not just in my life... but in the world in general. I mean we got the debt ceiling bill passed right before the deadline. Just let it happen at it's own pace. That's always something I struggle with, letting it happen at it's own pace! :) And that process of practicing being Patient!
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