Snap crackle BOOM.

Went to Disneyland again today...that makes twice this weekend! And now, thanks to some fabulous friends and family showering their love and birthday money on me, I have another whole year of magic to enjoy. :) Anyway...

The night started off with an interesting parking assignment; I had to ask directions to the tram, I was so turned around and thrown for a loop! Caught the same tram as my friends, magically, and we set off on a fun night at the parks. Rode a few rides, ate some good food, and called it a night shortly before the fireworks so we could avoid the crowds. Outwardly, leaving then made sense; I was pretty tired too. Inwardly, I sorta kinda really wanted to stay for the fireworks show I'd never seen before. But away we went, parting at the escalators as I continued on my merry way up one floor, across the garage, down the stairs, and through to the next lot and my car. Arrived at my car, just in time for the fireworks to begin.

Watching them in the park is awesome, for sure; the view is as it's meant to be, the music adds a whole another element, and even oooh and aaahing with hundreds of random strangers is fun. But from that back way overflow lot, many of the fireworks are only getting shot off a few hundred yards away. There's no music, so you hear every whistle, every whir, every crackle and BOOM as each volley of rockets shoots up nearly directly over your head. I felt each explosion deep in my core, I felt the car shudder underneath me from my perch on the trunk.

And then there's the other cars. They're surrounding you, and they're singing along. Not quite as beautifully as whoever they get for the "real" soundtrack, but definitely unique in their own special way as they belt out their discordant harmonies. Some cars seem to know that they're not in any real danger, and quit their chirping after only 30 seconds or so; other continue on like their lives depend on it. Each has its own unique voice, bursting to fill the night with their urban lullaby.

I didn't stay for the show inside tonight, but the one I experienced from the outside looking in was pretty darn special anyway. So thanks again, Disneyland.