i know, i know, i know - it's been forever! not many new things have been happening so i didn't want to write a blog that was only, like, four lines. i am still continuing to have the time of my life. i'm still so happy and enjoying every second.
the other night, i went to a seminar of sorts, whereby we listened to a couple stories from about six people who had done the college program in the past - some up to twenty years ago, and some up to five years ago. it was really cool to listen to what they had to say. one of the people talking, was in fact the man who helped to organize and create the interactive screen in times square, new york in front of the disney store. (that's the link right there in case you want to watch the video.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRRu5dKRfTU. it is such a cool idea and i couldn't believe i met him! it was so interesting. he even showed us a private video of some of the pre-cut videos that some of the characters made on a green screen. the initial idea was to have mostly predone shots, but in the end, it worked out better to have live footage, whereby the characters were in a room in the back of the disney store, they saw the passersby in front the store, and they went in front the green screen and did a couple seconds of live interaction. it's so cool.
we also recently went to epcot for a couple hours one night. it was extremely fascinating. while we were only there for a little while, we saw so much, so we are definitely planning to go back. we started out by taking a ride through the past, and it brought us to the present, and then showed us the future. it was so cool. there was even an interactive bit at the end whereby we chose some preferences, and it told us what our future was going to be like.
afterwards, we decided we were going to visit some countries. before this though, we stopped at an outdoor vendor and bought mickey bars. it was all of our first time trying this traditional "snack" at disney and they're great. we started our cultural experience in mexico. it is beautiful in mexico. we did the whole tourist thing, whereby we took pictures with sombreros and margarita glasses, and niza and idalia (who are actually from mexico,) bought some snacks and made us try them. some were great, some not so good. after that, we took a boat ride through mexico and it was so pretty. i definitely would love to go to mexico in real life to see what it's really like (even though i'd probably be a little scared, since a friend of mine told me that people randomly get shot and abused and there is so much crime.) so, you know, maybe one day, eventually i'll head over there. maybe.
we quickly passed through japan and holland, before making our way to italy, where we planned to eat our dinner. italy was so nice. picture perfect. not to mention the cute italian guys at the quick service restaurant we got our dinner from. i tried my very best to remember the italian i had learned at school before coming over here, but i remembered a total of about three words. we ate our dinner on the steps overlooking the water, and then we waited for the fireworks show. that show was incredible. i don't know how long it lasted, but it was a good while. it was so, so great. it made me feel to cry. it was so nice. after the fireworks show, epcot came to a close, and we headed back home, after nearly getting lost in mouse gear, a huge merchandise store in epcot. the only thing i bought was a photo album so i could start printing pictures, and putting them all together. i think that was a very mature, necessary purchase.
work has been really great. i have been turned into an owl, because i just want to stay up all night, and sleep all day now, thanks to the glorious hours i have to work. (including tonight, i'm scheduled to work til 3 in the morning. super fun times, i know.) but i still enjoy every minute of work, and interacting with other cast members and guests. and i love that i can make a kid stop crying, simply by telling him that i have stickers for him, sent by mickey. it's truly incredible the amount of magic a couple stickers can posess. they fix every thing.
saturday night was my roommate, mariajose p's birthday. at first we were going to go on the party bus, but then a friend of ours told us that since everyone was working late, we could just go by his house to lime. so we all got ready and then the guy cancelled on us. we were so vex, but we made the most of the situation and had our own fun. we stayed dressed up and had a party for four in our room, complete with balloons, decorations, candy and those party blower things. it was so much fun. we then decided to walk over to walgreens (which is walking distance from our complex,) to get some ice cream and pizza and other party necessitites. while walking past the basketball court (which is right in front our building,) a guy dressed in a banana suit comes running out the opposite building, passes by us, and joins the basketball game that was currently taking place. it was like 12 at night and we were so confused that we just saw a banana running past us. obviously we had to interrupt the game to take a picture with him, and then continued on our way, as he casually continued playing his game. we went to walgreens, got what we needed and came back home. by then our excitement had faded a little bit, and we just sat watching tv together, still dressed up, until we all went to bed. it was such a fun night, and it was so nice that we made the best of a slightly disappointing night.
i decided to write this blog really quick, because i truly missed giving the updates, and mum told me that many people were complaining to her that i haven't been writing - whether that's the truth, or her way of tricking me into writing something quickly, i'll never know. but i am very late for getting ready for work. i hope everyone's still doing fantastic, and i miss everyone every day. keep smiling, and continue to have magical days! xoxox
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