One regret I have for blogging during my California adventure - I wish I would have blogged a short blog once a week rather than waiting like 4 months then feeling guilty and having to write an essay. With that said - this will be my last blog. I do leave in 8 days.
Went to The Red Wood Forest last week and saw some HUGE trees - like 200 feet tall. It was a camping trip. SOOOO much fun. Us kids made big fires and set up tents and brought food and went on Hikes and wow what a great time! :)
One of the 4 days of our camping trip we made a day trip up 67 miles to San Francisco.
What an incredible city! I got to be our groups tour guide. I researched before the trip that there was cheap parking in Japan Town (10 dollars all day). This beats the 50 dollars all day by the golden gate bridge. That cheap parking determined where our trip would take place (haha that's kinda funny now that I think about it). I made our group walk 8 miles! I think they were all mad at me. Especially because the group flat out told me they were made at me. I felt sooo cool with my little san francisco map and bus schedule and subway map and everything. We spent our day in the northeast part of san francisco. There we walked the fisherman's warf and walked all the way to the golden gate bridge! WOOHOO! soo cool. What I found funny was that about 5 miles east of the san francisco bridge is the oakland-bay bridge which architecturally seemed just as impressive as the golden gate bridge - but because it's painted a dull gray color and not a fancy red makes it seem so less cool. hahaha. No one marvels at the oakland bay bridge. The only time I got nervous on the trip was about 9 pm when I lead the group back to our car in Japan town. Not the best part of town but we made it. I really really like the city. It reminded me of a tame version of New York except it had HUGE hills! I really really liked the hills. I bet I would be such a good runner if I was out there.
Marathon training is going well. I haven't been running much though so I feel bad/guilty.
I've been trying to eat healthy but since it's my last week here I want to take advantage of my last in-n-out burger and del taco and all the other awesome CAlifornia fast food junk that I can't have in Ohio.
My brother Nick got in last last night around 3 am. my roommate joseph was nice enough to pick him up with me.
Nick will stay for a few days then fly to China where he will teach ESL till June 2011!!!!!
I will miss him like crazy but I'm glad I get to hang with him.
I'm gonna take him to Disneyland for 2 days and makes sure we have a great time before we both depart away from california...... what a great internship it's been.
I've loved working for Disney - I've learned so much about leadership and guest service.
I got a job as a campus representative at the university of akron. Basically I will be advertising the college program and helping with the presentations. It's not a paid job but I will get perks like free tix to disney and stuff. It's a way for me to stay with the Disney company and keep my foot in the door with a fantastic company.
I love you Akron! I'll see you soon.
brian
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
July 1st
hey everybody!
june sure flew by really quick. if you ask what i did this month, i ran a lot and worked a lot. i'm training for the akron marathon and training is going really well! about a week ago, i went for a run and drank a whole gallon of milk before it! i felt really sick to my stomach and almost threw up! two days ago, i went for a run and ran nineteen miles. i was so sore after that, i couldn't walk upstairs! i got a new roommate, and he's african american. he has sweet shoes! right now i'm watching a fireworks show with a friend downstairs who's writing this blog for me. i'm so lazy so this is great that she's typing for me. sorry for the horrible typing :/
about two weeks ago, i really wanted to leave cali and come back home. now, although i still wanna come back home, i've decided to take the advice of my manager and make everyday count. how do i make everyday count you might ask? i like to pick up trash on my way home from work. i like to eat healthy. i like to compliment guests at disneyland even though they're stupid things that shouldn't be complimented. i like to jump on every opportunity that arises. for instance, a camping trip in july.
i lent my guitar to a guy on the third floor. he's gonna use it to propose to his girlfriend. shhh! don't tell anyone. two weeks ago, i met my brother, sister, and bro in law in las vegas. it was great to see some of my family. especially nick. he's my best friend. he's my brother too. in vegas, i gambled about sixty dollars. no, i lost sixty dollars. but i won forty dollars. so ended with negative twenty. in vegas, i rode the three rides on top of the stratosphere hotel. these three rides were the scariest rides of my entire life (keep in mind, i grew up going to cedar point: america's rollercoast).
my disney classes have been going well. i especially enjoy my marketing you class. i made a business card last week and i'll be working on my resume this week. by the way, i recommend the Disney College Program to all my friends and family.
i'm still serving on the church tech team. i really enjoy serving my church. i wish i had started doing it sooner. i still haven't found a place to volunteer in Anaheim. my mom says i should just keep picking up trash in the city.
happy birthday nick.
-little bro brian.
june sure flew by really quick. if you ask what i did this month, i ran a lot and worked a lot. i'm training for the akron marathon and training is going really well! about a week ago, i went for a run and drank a whole gallon of milk before it! i felt really sick to my stomach and almost threw up! two days ago, i went for a run and ran nineteen miles. i was so sore after that, i couldn't walk upstairs! i got a new roommate, and he's african american. he has sweet shoes! right now i'm watching a fireworks show with a friend downstairs who's writing this blog for me. i'm so lazy so this is great that she's typing for me. sorry for the horrible typing :/
about two weeks ago, i really wanted to leave cali and come back home. now, although i still wanna come back home, i've decided to take the advice of my manager and make everyday count. how do i make everyday count you might ask? i like to pick up trash on my way home from work. i like to eat healthy. i like to compliment guests at disneyland even though they're stupid things that shouldn't be complimented. i like to jump on every opportunity that arises. for instance, a camping trip in july.
i lent my guitar to a guy on the third floor. he's gonna use it to propose to his girlfriend. shhh! don't tell anyone. two weeks ago, i met my brother, sister, and bro in law in las vegas. it was great to see some of my family. especially nick. he's my best friend. he's my brother too. in vegas, i gambled about sixty dollars. no, i lost sixty dollars. but i won forty dollars. so ended with negative twenty. in vegas, i rode the three rides on top of the stratosphere hotel. these three rides were the scariest rides of my entire life (keep in mind, i grew up going to cedar point: america's rollercoast).
my disney classes have been going well. i especially enjoy my marketing you class. i made a business card last week and i'll be working on my resume this week. by the way, i recommend the Disney College Program to all my friends and family.
i'm still serving on the church tech team. i really enjoy serving my church. i wish i had started doing it sooner. i still haven't found a place to volunteer in Anaheim. my mom says i should just keep picking up trash in the city.
happy birthday nick.
-little bro brian.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
June update
First things first: I'm training for the Akron Marathon this September.
My father is training for it in Akron and I'm training for it here in Anaheim. When he and I meet in August we'll continue to train then attempt to run it the following month. Today I ran to the angels stadium and back from my apt. It was 9 miles - which to me seemed like a lot, but imagine adding another 17 miles onto that for the marathon!
Pretty excited right now because this Monday I'm going to Las Vegas to meet up with my brother, sister, and brother-in-law to see them and catch up and of course... have a GREAT time! I'm taking the lux bus and it seems really nice and classy.
Unfortunately my bike got stolen last week. Luckily a friend who moved back to Chicago and didn't finish the college program here left his bike for me. So I've been riding his now. To be honest, my whole bike didn't get stolen - just the two wheels, handlebars and seat.
My classes are going really well - I'm taking two right now. The classes are great because they challenge me with tough questions. Questions I'm not used to.
I just got a new roommate. He seems like a nice guy.
2 weeks ago my room received cleanest room award so everyone in my room got 25 dollar gift cards to pizza hut.
Went to the beach today (newport beach) and played volleyball and got super sunburnt. I also went in the ocean!!!! so much fun! Although the waves were big today and I got slammed really hard onto the ground by a wave. Temperature was about 65 degrees.
Some days I want to go home back to Ohio so so bad, other days I want to stay here.
Today was a good day for some reason, so after today I want to stay. hha but I won't.
Saw prince of persia and really really liked it.
My brother Nick got a job teaching college kids English in China!!!!!!
My father is training for it in Akron and I'm training for it here in Anaheim. When he and I meet in August we'll continue to train then attempt to run it the following month. Today I ran to the angels stadium and back from my apt. It was 9 miles - which to me seemed like a lot, but imagine adding another 17 miles onto that for the marathon!
Pretty excited right now because this Monday I'm going to Las Vegas to meet up with my brother, sister, and brother-in-law to see them and catch up and of course... have a GREAT time! I'm taking the lux bus and it seems really nice and classy.
Unfortunately my bike got stolen last week. Luckily a friend who moved back to Chicago and didn't finish the college program here left his bike for me. So I've been riding his now. To be honest, my whole bike didn't get stolen - just the two wheels, handlebars and seat.
My classes are going really well - I'm taking two right now. The classes are great because they challenge me with tough questions. Questions I'm not used to.
I just got a new roommate. He seems like a nice guy.
2 weeks ago my room received cleanest room award so everyone in my room got 25 dollar gift cards to pizza hut.
Went to the beach today (newport beach) and played volleyball and got super sunburnt. I also went in the ocean!!!! so much fun! Although the waves were big today and I got slammed really hard onto the ground by a wave. Temperature was about 65 degrees.
Some days I want to go home back to Ohio so so bad, other days I want to stay here.
Today was a good day for some reason, so after today I want to stay. hha but I won't.
Saw prince of persia and really really liked it.
My brother Nick got a job teaching college kids English in China!!!!!!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Texas trip
My roommate Joseph lives in Texas. He had a follow up laser eye surgery appointment in Texas last week. He asked me to go with him and I did. We both took 6 days off work. We were able to do this because it was before finals week so it was still considered off season. Sorry, I feel like I'm not writing that good or interesting. Maybe I'm not quite feeling this blog post. Oh well I'll continue and maybe make it shorter than normal.
Texas was an awesome trip. Spent most of the time in Fortworth Texas. Did fun stuff like I went to my first rodeo in the fortworth stockyards, and went through a human maze. Did a lot of walking and picture taking (I'll post some of the pics).
After 3 days we went to College Station, Tx where Joseph went to school at Texas A&M. That was probably the most fun of the trip. Just touring his campus and hanging out with his old friends. A very very relaxing trip for me! I never woke up earlier than 11am every single morning (guess I stayed on California time).
Former president George H. Bush Sr. loves Texas A&M college and even has his own library dedicated to him there. We toured the library and it was actually awesome! I loved it! Especially the section dedicated to him regarding the tearing down of the Berlin wall.
It was sad leaving Texas because I had so much fun. But coming home to California was still much fun because c'mon... California!
Interesting note: I spent 4 of the 6 nights in Joseph's mom's house in a room upstairs. The last night I stayed there they decided to tell me the room I had been staying in is haunted and has been haunted for quite awhile. Every person who has ever stayed in that room (with the exception of one other) has mentioned that something weird went on while they stayed there - from someone touching their face to the door mysteriously opening, to a ball rolling around the room to someone shaking them in the middle of the night - something always happens to overnight guests in that room. It almost sounds kinda fun right? :) haha but I didn't notice a thing. Heck I slept better in that bed than I do here.
Today (Monday) starts MY weekend! Hurray!
-brian
p.s. currently reading a book on WWI, WWII, and I Kissed Dating Goodbye :) haha
Texas was an awesome trip. Spent most of the time in Fortworth Texas. Did fun stuff like I went to my first rodeo in the fortworth stockyards, and went through a human maze. Did a lot of walking and picture taking (I'll post some of the pics).
After 3 days we went to College Station, Tx where Joseph went to school at Texas A&M. That was probably the most fun of the trip. Just touring his campus and hanging out with his old friends. A very very relaxing trip for me! I never woke up earlier than 11am every single morning (guess I stayed on California time).
Former president George H. Bush Sr. loves Texas A&M college and even has his own library dedicated to him there. We toured the library and it was actually awesome! I loved it! Especially the section dedicated to him regarding the tearing down of the Berlin wall.
It was sad leaving Texas because I had so much fun. But coming home to California was still much fun because c'mon... California!
Interesting note: I spent 4 of the 6 nights in Joseph's mom's house in a room upstairs. The last night I stayed there they decided to tell me the room I had been staying in is haunted and has been haunted for quite awhile. Every person who has ever stayed in that room (with the exception of one other) has mentioned that something weird went on while they stayed there - from someone touching their face to the door mysteriously opening, to a ball rolling around the room to someone shaking them in the middle of the night - something always happens to overnight guests in that room. It almost sounds kinda fun right? :) haha but I didn't notice a thing. Heck I slept better in that bed than I do here.
Today (Monday) starts MY weekend! Hurray!
-brian
p.s. currently reading a book on WWI, WWII, and I Kissed Dating Goodbye :) haha
Friday, April 30, 2010
End of April
The month of April has flown by! I think because I've been having so much fun. The past 2 weeks I went swing dancing, AND a spring fling dance party. It was my first time swing dancing and it was a lot of fun! A Mexican guy from church came to my apartment complex and taught a group of about 8 of us how to swing dance. Afterward we all went to "atomic ballroom" in Irvine to practice our new skills (at a beginner level of course). The ballroom was crowded that night, and WOW I couldn't believe how good some of these dancers were! I definitely have a new appreciation for swing dancing.
Every Monday night here at the college program we have "mashed-up mondays". Basically just something fun to do on a Monday night. Normally consists of ping pong, movies, Disney trivia, etc. But this past Monday we had "open-mic night". I knew this night was coming so I spent the past 2 weeks writing a song for this mashed-up Mondays open-mic night. The song is called "Mashed-up Mondays" and it's to the tune of "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. The song was a parody of all the various events we've done in the program and some inside jokes regarding our living situation from roommates to our landlord. The song was a big success and they had me play it again at the end of the night for all those who didn't hear it. I gave the lyrics to our housing office manager and he's going to e-mail the lyrics out to everyone in the program. I'm glad I can still make people laugh with my guitar (maybe they're laughing at me though, not with me).
Work is getting better and better. 2 days ago I started "tram training!" This is where I stand on the back of a 200 seater tram and give a 2 page speech from memorization over the loud microphone system. The speech is hard to remember but I think I have it completely memorized (I better have it memorized as I'm taking my final test today at 3:00pm - super nervous!).
It's interesting, when I tell people I work at Disneyland they immediately ask where in the park I work.... to which I tell them - I work in parking. Normally the person says, "I'm sorry" or "haha!" but believe it or not I wouldn't have it any other way. See I'm sure it would seem cooler to say, "I work on Indiana Jones" or "Space Mountain!" But man, I do not want to sit on a chair all day pushing a button and maybe if I'm lucky be transferred to ANOTHER button. Now that almost 4 months have gone by, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE is sick of their jobs - except for the 10 of us in parking. See, our job isn't routine, sure at times we're parking cars, but 90% of the time we're in charge of keeping guests company while they wait for shuttles to take them or pick them up from the park. And now I get to make speeches on trams on a microphone!
We're not stuck in one position all day either. I walked a foreign couple 200 yards to get them where they needed to be for a shuttle to LA. The whole time I talked to them about India and the surrounding countries. Unfortunately many people don't have this opportunity to help guests out the way parking can because they're stuck in costume at their specific place.
Imagine being at the park all day then having to leave.... you have to wait 10 minutes for your shuttle that takes you back to your car... then you can leave. What an awful process! But imagine while you're waiting you get a guy (or girl) from parking come up to you with a super cheerful smile and they totally make your day by acting goofy or just saying something nice and being genuinely awesome to you. Wouldn't that make that awful process of leaving just a little bit better? :)
If you're thinking of doing the Disney internship and you get put in parking, don't be quick to judge. It's the most fun in a job you'll probably ever have in your life. You won't believe you're getting paid to have this kinda fun.
Every Monday night here at the college program we have "mashed-up mondays". Basically just something fun to do on a Monday night. Normally consists of ping pong, movies, Disney trivia, etc. But this past Monday we had "open-mic night". I knew this night was coming so I spent the past 2 weeks writing a song for this mashed-up Mondays open-mic night. The song is called "Mashed-up Mondays" and it's to the tune of "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. The song was a parody of all the various events we've done in the program and some inside jokes regarding our living situation from roommates to our landlord. The song was a big success and they had me play it again at the end of the night for all those who didn't hear it. I gave the lyrics to our housing office manager and he's going to e-mail the lyrics out to everyone in the program. I'm glad I can still make people laugh with my guitar (maybe they're laughing at me though, not with me).
Work is getting better and better. 2 days ago I started "tram training!" This is where I stand on the back of a 200 seater tram and give a 2 page speech from memorization over the loud microphone system. The speech is hard to remember but I think I have it completely memorized (I better have it memorized as I'm taking my final test today at 3:00pm - super nervous!).
It's interesting, when I tell people I work at Disneyland they immediately ask where in the park I work.... to which I tell them - I work in parking. Normally the person says, "I'm sorry" or "haha!" but believe it or not I wouldn't have it any other way. See I'm sure it would seem cooler to say, "I work on Indiana Jones" or "Space Mountain!" But man, I do not want to sit on a chair all day pushing a button and maybe if I'm lucky be transferred to ANOTHER button. Now that almost 4 months have gone by, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE is sick of their jobs - except for the 10 of us in parking. See, our job isn't routine, sure at times we're parking cars, but 90% of the time we're in charge of keeping guests company while they wait for shuttles to take them or pick them up from the park. And now I get to make speeches on trams on a microphone!
We're not stuck in one position all day either. I walked a foreign couple 200 yards to get them where they needed to be for a shuttle to LA. The whole time I talked to them about India and the surrounding countries. Unfortunately many people don't have this opportunity to help guests out the way parking can because they're stuck in costume at their specific place.
Imagine being at the park all day then having to leave.... you have to wait 10 minutes for your shuttle that takes you back to your car... then you can leave. What an awful process! But imagine while you're waiting you get a guy (or girl) from parking come up to you with a super cheerful smile and they totally make your day by acting goofy or just saying something nice and being genuinely awesome to you. Wouldn't that make that awful process of leaving just a little bit better? :)
If you're thinking of doing the Disney internship and you get put in parking, don't be quick to judge. It's the most fun in a job you'll probably ever have in your life. You won't believe you're getting paid to have this kinda fun.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mid-April Update
A lot to update about, try to keep up! (if you want)
Been working a ton. Seems every morning I wake in a good mood to the beautiful California sun, enjoy a 20 min slow-paced bike ride to work then face what adults face - an 8 hr work day (5 days a week). I know it's nothing to complain about but hey I'm just a kid!
All that to say I've been able to squeeze a LOT of fun in lately. The beginning of April brought my brother Nick to visit! Had an incredible time. I got time off of work so we were able to spend our time at 2 beaches (newport & huntington), a day trip to Hollywood and a nice Easter service followed by a delicious Easter lunch with a surprise 5.1 earthquake. My first earthquake! (that I was awake for). Left me feeling a little motion sick as it lasted about 20 seconds. It started in Baja California (which is actually a place in Mexico). It was a 7.1 there and killed at least 2 people. :( Luckily it was tame by the time it got to us. It was weird, not like I expected. I always assumed during any type of earthquake the ground would crack open and swallow some cars (or children, maybe some women). But all I could feel was my chair vibrating as I watched the chandeliers sway.
I'm glad Nick could experience the earthquake with me.
Due to heavy attendance at Disneyland for spring break, us cast members (employees) are "blocked-out" from getting friends and family into the park for free during this time. Nick was a great sport about not getting to go into the park during his 1 week visit. We did enjoy the fireworks from the park from my apartment here on the 4th floor.
My roommates miss Nick as much as I do. Nick was a big hit here in Anaheim.
I'm becoming quite the reader. I'm really intrigued about other countries & cultures. I got a book on Europe from the local library (which will hopefully help spur on motivation for a 'nick and brian' trip to Italy, France, Germany, and whatever else we can fit in on our journey... next year?). Also fascinated by a book titled Hidden Children of the Holocaust. Sad book, but incredibly interesting. Almost finished with Bruchko. A book about a missionary my age who spent years in South America in the 1950's. A crazy awesome story!
Nick left April 8th. After I waved him goodbye at 4 a.m. I welcomed Megan and Brad at 10 a.m. There trip was extra cool because they rented a car! Not to downplay my visit with Nick, but he and I were limited to local spots. Brad and Megan drove me to San Diego (probably my 2nd favorite city in the US! New York City being number 1). I'll post some pictures in the next link so you can see the view of the city from the famous Coronado bridge.
Unfortunately I had to work 3 out of the 4 days Megan and Brad were visiting. As they proceeded to travel around Southern California the next 3 days I worked at the Toy Story parking lot greeting guests, handing out maps, loading guests onto shuttles, and of course - making dreams come true! haha. In the evening we always met up for dinner and dessert. I also took them to downtown Disney (the free, public area of Disneyland). Their last night here ended on a great note as we turned down the idea of eating out and went to Von's (local grocery store), picked up some key ingredients, and I got to make them fish tacos in my apartment.
It's very sad to see the last of my family leave knowing I won't see them again until August.
I feel as though I take advantage of every opportunity out here. Including buying a season pass to Universal Studios Hollywood yesterday! What an awesome place!!!! Spent the whole day there with a friend (who has a car, and his own season pass). I wish I would have taken Nick Megan and Brad to Universal Studios. There's no "block out" dates there. Though there aren't as many rides at Universal as there are at Disney, the rides they do have are INCREDIBLE! The Jurassic Park ride alone makes me want to watch the movies again. :) Stephen Spielberg helped make the ride, and it's so much fun. Also rode The Mummy, The Simpson's Ride (2nd favorite ride) and watched a presentation of Terminator 2: Judgment Day in 3-D. Can't wait to go back now that I have a season pass. By the way they hand out free tickets to live TV show tapings at the park. Looks like The Tonight Show will be an easy possibility.
I'm sure you all (my Ohio readers) are enjoying Swensons and the Browns and the Cleveland Cavs and Stan Hywett Hall and everything. I have to get the apartment ready for inspections in a couple hours. Wash me luck! (pun).
Been working a ton. Seems every morning I wake in a good mood to the beautiful California sun, enjoy a 20 min slow-paced bike ride to work then face what adults face - an 8 hr work day (5 days a week). I know it's nothing to complain about but hey I'm just a kid!
All that to say I've been able to squeeze a LOT of fun in lately. The beginning of April brought my brother Nick to visit! Had an incredible time. I got time off of work so we were able to spend our time at 2 beaches (newport & huntington), a day trip to Hollywood and a nice Easter service followed by a delicious Easter lunch with a surprise 5.1 earthquake. My first earthquake! (that I was awake for). Left me feeling a little motion sick as it lasted about 20 seconds. It started in Baja California (which is actually a place in Mexico). It was a 7.1 there and killed at least 2 people. :( Luckily it was tame by the time it got to us. It was weird, not like I expected. I always assumed during any type of earthquake the ground would crack open and swallow some cars (or children, maybe some women). But all I could feel was my chair vibrating as I watched the chandeliers sway.
I'm glad Nick could experience the earthquake with me.
Due to heavy attendance at Disneyland for spring break, us cast members (employees) are "blocked-out" from getting friends and family into the park for free during this time. Nick was a great sport about not getting to go into the park during his 1 week visit. We did enjoy the fireworks from the park from my apartment here on the 4th floor.
My roommates miss Nick as much as I do. Nick was a big hit here in Anaheim.
I'm becoming quite the reader. I'm really intrigued about other countries & cultures. I got a book on Europe from the local library (which will hopefully help spur on motivation for a 'nick and brian' trip to Italy, France, Germany, and whatever else we can fit in on our journey... next year?). Also fascinated by a book titled Hidden Children of the Holocaust. Sad book, but incredibly interesting. Almost finished with Bruchko. A book about a missionary my age who spent years in South America in the 1950's. A crazy awesome story!
Nick left April 8th. After I waved him goodbye at 4 a.m. I welcomed Megan and Brad at 10 a.m. There trip was extra cool because they rented a car! Not to downplay my visit with Nick, but he and I were limited to local spots. Brad and Megan drove me to San Diego (probably my 2nd favorite city in the US! New York City being number 1). I'll post some pictures in the next link so you can see the view of the city from the famous Coronado bridge.
Unfortunately I had to work 3 out of the 4 days Megan and Brad were visiting. As they proceeded to travel around Southern California the next 3 days I worked at the Toy Story parking lot greeting guests, handing out maps, loading guests onto shuttles, and of course - making dreams come true! haha. In the evening we always met up for dinner and dessert. I also took them to downtown Disney (the free, public area of Disneyland). Their last night here ended on a great note as we turned down the idea of eating out and went to Von's (local grocery store), picked up some key ingredients, and I got to make them fish tacos in my apartment.
It's very sad to see the last of my family leave knowing I won't see them again until August.
I feel as though I take advantage of every opportunity out here. Including buying a season pass to Universal Studios Hollywood yesterday! What an awesome place!!!! Spent the whole day there with a friend (who has a car, and his own season pass). I wish I would have taken Nick Megan and Brad to Universal Studios. There's no "block out" dates there. Though there aren't as many rides at Universal as there are at Disney, the rides they do have are INCREDIBLE! The Jurassic Park ride alone makes me want to watch the movies again. :) Stephen Spielberg helped make the ride, and it's so much fun. Also rode The Mummy, The Simpson's Ride (2nd favorite ride) and watched a presentation of Terminator 2: Judgment Day in 3-D. Can't wait to go back now that I have a season pass. By the way they hand out free tickets to live TV show tapings at the park. Looks like The Tonight Show will be an easy possibility.
I'm sure you all (my Ohio readers) are enjoying Swensons and the Browns and the Cleveland Cavs and Stan Hywett Hall and everything. I have to get the apartment ready for inspections in a couple hours. Wash me luck! (pun).
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Flight to Santa Monica
About 2 weeks after my parents visit, a friend of church (who is a pilot) took me on a flight to Santa Monica (where my parents and I visited). It was a 40 minute flight to Santa Monica, we traveled about 150 mph fight along the pacific coastline. The view from up top was great! Because it was a small airplane we didn't have to fly so high; I could see everything. Even the Hollywood sign very close. On the flight home my pilot let me fly the plane from the passengers seat. It was actually one of the scariest things I've done in a long time. It's as if I had too much power. I didn't like the fact that if I barely moved the stick (which is used for steering - like a joy-stick) left and moved the feet pedals left, the plane would flip sideways in the air and send us as far left as humanly possible. I bet there's a lot of getting used to when flying a plane, but I don't think I'll put much effort into getting a pilot's license anytime soon. For now, I'll stick to my day job (parking cars. haha).
One more thing! yesterday was the grand opening of the new Toy Story parking lot on the corner of Harbor and Katella Blvd. The new parking lot is beautiful and I got to park it today.
During the grand opening yesterday at 7:30 am, I got to hear speeches from the mayor of Anaheim and the president of Disneyland. Together they cut the ribbon for the new parking lot as news reporters stood bye filming. My roommate and I were so under dressed! Very embarrassing. Everyone was in professional attire. Our managers were there and everything, and here we were in jeans and sweatshirts. But the free coffee and doughnuts made up for the embarrassment.
One more thing! yesterday was the grand opening of the new Toy Story parking lot on the corner of Harbor and Katella Blvd. The new parking lot is beautiful and I got to park it today.
During the grand opening yesterday at 7:30 am, I got to hear speeches from the mayor of Anaheim and the president of Disneyland. Together they cut the ribbon for the new parking lot as news reporters stood bye filming. My roommate and I were so under dressed! Very embarrassing. Everyone was in professional attire. Our managers were there and everything, and here we were in jeans and sweatshirts. But the free coffee and doughnuts made up for the embarrassment.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Parents Came!.... (and left) :(
This past week held much anticipation regarding the arrival of my parents.
Sadly however, their trip was all to short; I miss them like crazy.
Our time together was filled with excitement. Tuesday night I had them take me to my favorite burger place "in-n-out burger". I stayed at their hotel the 3 nights they were here, which provided great (free) breakfasts and even dinners (still free). Wednesday I took my parents to disneyland and disney's california adventure. Their favorite rides were "Indiana Jones", "The Haunted Mansion" and "Soarin' Over California". Unfortunately we didn't get to go on Space Mountain, but we did see Captain EO (the tribute to Michael Jackson. And boy, his dancing is just phenomenal. Sometimes I wish I was a teenager in the 80's so I could have "real" dance moves. Not today's demented form of dancing that you would see at dance clubs. I wouldn't know, it's just what I've heard).
Thursday was probably the best day though: started off with a trip to Hollywood as we barely made it in time to be on set of Wheel of Fortune with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Unbeknownst to me and my family they were filming 6 episodes of Wheel of Fortune that day. After 1 episode we decided we were ready to go :) haha. From Hollywood we went to Santa Monica Pier. Had a great time walking around and eating corn dogs. It was a windy day, but still warm and an awesome view of the mountains. I'll make sure to put some pictures up of the pier.
From there we made one last stop to Hollywood Boulevard as we saw the red carpet all laid out and ready for tonight's Oscars (march 7). What a perfect time to visit huh?
My parents haven't changed at all. My mom spent the time in the car looking out the window and telling us how beautiful the trees were and what type of flowers we were looking at. She is ready and anxious for this spring when she can start gardening again as she has so wonderfully done for as long as I can remember.
My dad still jumped right into vacation mode and made a stop to a local grocery store as soon as he arrived to pick up his essentials that come with "vacation mode" - peanut butter M&M's, chocolate milk, reeses cups, and doritos (all the leftovers of which were given to me... love it when the parents visit!)
Their departure was met by a depressing line, "see you in August." BOO! Mom and Dad, come visit me again! I love you both! and wouldn't have been able to move out here & be on my own without your training and preparation in my life all these years. God bless you two.
Sadly however, their trip was all to short; I miss them like crazy.
Our time together was filled with excitement. Tuesday night I had them take me to my favorite burger place "in-n-out burger". I stayed at their hotel the 3 nights they were here, which provided great (free) breakfasts and even dinners (still free). Wednesday I took my parents to disneyland and disney's california adventure. Their favorite rides were "Indiana Jones", "The Haunted Mansion" and "Soarin' Over California". Unfortunately we didn't get to go on Space Mountain, but we did see Captain EO (the tribute to Michael Jackson. And boy, his dancing is just phenomenal. Sometimes I wish I was a teenager in the 80's so I could have "real" dance moves. Not today's demented form of dancing that you would see at dance clubs. I wouldn't know, it's just what I've heard).
Thursday was probably the best day though: started off with a trip to Hollywood as we barely made it in time to be on set of Wheel of Fortune with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Unbeknownst to me and my family they were filming 6 episodes of Wheel of Fortune that day. After 1 episode we decided we were ready to go :) haha. From Hollywood we went to Santa Monica Pier. Had a great time walking around and eating corn dogs. It was a windy day, but still warm and an awesome view of the mountains. I'll make sure to put some pictures up of the pier.
From there we made one last stop to Hollywood Boulevard as we saw the red carpet all laid out and ready for tonight's Oscars (march 7). What a perfect time to visit huh?
My parents haven't changed at all. My mom spent the time in the car looking out the window and telling us how beautiful the trees were and what type of flowers we were looking at. She is ready and anxious for this spring when she can start gardening again as she has so wonderfully done for as long as I can remember.
My dad still jumped right into vacation mode and made a stop to a local grocery store as soon as he arrived to pick up his essentials that come with "vacation mode" - peanut butter M&M's, chocolate milk, reeses cups, and doritos (all the leftovers of which were given to me... love it when the parents visit!)
Their departure was met by a depressing line, "see you in August." BOO! Mom and Dad, come visit me again! I love you both! and wouldn't have been able to move out here & be on my own without your training and preparation in my life all these years. God bless you two.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Grocery Bingo
So I've played "grocery bingo" twice and still have yet to win! Basically, all of the Disney College Programmers get together and play bingo (lead by the apartment housing staff). Whoever wins gets a bag of groceries. The bag usually contains a box of mac n' chesse, stuffed potatoes, can of chicken breast, tuna, etc. Today only like 14 people showed up. There were probably about 13 winners today too, somehow I just don't have the luck. My grandpa always had luck with any sort of game or raffle he would enter. Guess it didn't pass on to the 4th generation of American Chima's.
Sickness has really been going around this place. I've been working hard not to catch it. I wash my hands at least once a day :)
Yesterday I went to Disneyland with a new group of friends. We saw the premier of "Captain EO". It's a 3-D movie that Disneyland used to show back in the 80's. It featured Michael Jackson as the captain of a space ship and basically the whole audience is IN the space ship. The show was replaced with "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" which has been around since Captain EO was canceled. Due to the death of Michael, Captain EO was brought back this year. It was a cool show. I will make my parents go to it when they come visit me in 4 days!!!!! YAY!
Ripped a whole in my favorite pair of jeans trying to skateboard. I think it's good for me that it happened. I idolized those jeans. ALL VANITY I TELL YOU!
My Chinese roommate asked me tonight who sets America's laws. I think I need to revisit Govenment class with Mrs. Carter in home-school high-school. I gave him my best answer, it wasn't completely right though (I told him Obama takes care of us. Just kidding).
I went online and got me and my parents free tickets to see wheel of fortune when they come. Can't wait to see them. I haven't seen a familiar face since I've been out here (weirdest feeling ever). I made my folks a list of things I want them to bring me (that I either forgot to bring or didn't have room for in my suitcase). The list is 15 items long. All essentials though.
Got a picture with Marry Poppins, I'll post it up here - it's one of my favorites.
Sickness has really been going around this place. I've been working hard not to catch it. I wash my hands at least once a day :)
Yesterday I went to Disneyland with a new group of friends. We saw the premier of "Captain EO". It's a 3-D movie that Disneyland used to show back in the 80's. It featured Michael Jackson as the captain of a space ship and basically the whole audience is IN the space ship. The show was replaced with "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" which has been around since Captain EO was canceled. Due to the death of Michael, Captain EO was brought back this year. It was a cool show. I will make my parents go to it when they come visit me in 4 days!!!!! YAY!
Ripped a whole in my favorite pair of jeans trying to skateboard. I think it's good for me that it happened. I idolized those jeans. ALL VANITY I TELL YOU!
My Chinese roommate asked me tonight who sets America's laws. I think I need to revisit Govenment class with Mrs. Carter in home-school high-school. I gave him my best answer, it wasn't completely right though (I told him Obama takes care of us. Just kidding).
I went online and got me and my parents free tickets to see wheel of fortune when they come. Can't wait to see them. I haven't seen a familiar face since I've been out here (weirdest feeling ever). I made my folks a list of things I want them to bring me (that I either forgot to bring or didn't have room for in my suitcase). The list is 15 items long. All essentials though.
Got a picture with Marry Poppins, I'll post it up here - it's one of my favorites.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Guest Relations
One of the big parts of working at Disney is... "Keeping the magic alive!" This is difficult, especially when you're on your feet 8 hours a day 5 days a week (I guess this is growing up). Yesterday I worked "Guest Control". This is where I am paid to stand around and answer questions that people have upon entering the park. And of course this job entails, Keeping the magic alive. Boy Swensons didn't seem THIS hard! I think it's because at Swensons I had to move around constantly. Yesterday, I stood in the same spot all day long while interacting with guests. My legs get MORE tired just standing there! I would rather be walking or something.
Since I have no younger siblings, I was never super good with little kids. I'm finding myself getting down to the level of 3 year old girls saying things like, "Wow! a princess! You look beautiful!" I feel awkward and weird making this kind of magic, but apparently it's what I'm paid to do. And my bosses love it.
As much fun as it'd be to answer questions about Disney (from what information I have retained) it's mainly the same questions people have all throughout the day: "Which way to the bathroom?" and "Can we bring food into the park?" (just so you know, you can bring a reasonable amount of food into the park as long as it's in a backpack or purse. Coolers must be checked into lockers at the front gate, and for some reason - NO frozen water bottles! I don't know why though?!)
Everyone says that you should act good around the "leads" (or managers) so they notice your good work and reward you with complements to upper management and ALSO reward you with gold coins. Haha! boy do I know about gold coins! these gold coins can be redeemed for various disney merchandise though, not Swensons burgers.
Most of the "above and beyond" work I do is behind the managers backs after they leave - like picking up trash on the parking lot and helping guests find things. I don't like acting extra good just around the boss. I want to act extra good ALL the time. It appears though that the boss' aren't noticing me though. Any thoughts?
The weather is hot, and the sun-burn is all over! :) haha
Since I have no younger siblings, I was never super good with little kids. I'm finding myself getting down to the level of 3 year old girls saying things like, "Wow! a princess! You look beautiful!" I feel awkward and weird making this kind of magic, but apparently it's what I'm paid to do. And my bosses love it.
As much fun as it'd be to answer questions about Disney (from what information I have retained) it's mainly the same questions people have all throughout the day: "Which way to the bathroom?" and "Can we bring food into the park?" (just so you know, you can bring a reasonable amount of food into the park as long as it's in a backpack or purse. Coolers must be checked into lockers at the front gate, and for some reason - NO frozen water bottles! I don't know why though?!)
Everyone says that you should act good around the "leads" (or managers) so they notice your good work and reward you with complements to upper management and ALSO reward you with gold coins. Haha! boy do I know about gold coins! these gold coins can be redeemed for various disney merchandise though, not Swensons burgers.
Most of the "above and beyond" work I do is behind the managers backs after they leave - like picking up trash on the parking lot and helping guests find things. I don't like acting extra good just around the boss. I want to act extra good ALL the time. It appears though that the boss' aren't noticing me though. Any thoughts?
The weather is hot, and the sun-burn is all over! :) haha
Friday, February 12, 2010
Disney Class
Last Tuesday I had my first (and only) Disney class. We meet one day a week for 3 hrs. The class is called corporate analysis. Basically, in this class we will be analyzing the corporation. :)
Since last tues was the first class, we mainly spent the 3 hrs doing introductions and talking about what we'll be doing in the class. One of my assignments this semester is a presentation on a particular topic. We were given about 30 topics to choose from that were all Disney related. I wanted to choose to do my presentation on Disney Cruise Line as that was one of the options. I was sure my dad could get me some good information on it. However, I was the last person in line to pick a presentation subject, and when I got to the table the Disney cruise line topic was already taken. I then chose "translation devices in the Disneyland resort". I'm excited to research about this, especially cause' my roommate is from China. I'm not sure what all "devices" Disneyland has to offer, but I'm pretty excited to find out.
A very nice couple from the church I go to out here is lending me a bike for 8 months. The bike is very nice, but there is a lot of rust on the chain and one of the tire inner-tubes was ripped to shreds. I went to walmart and got a small can of wd-40 and a new inner tube for the bike tire. I spent all day yesterday getting the bike tire over the innertube and on the bike wheel. It is a difficult process!!! However I was able to do it. The bike worked GREAT yesterday! Today was the first day I rode it to work. Everything seemed great except half way through my ride to Disneyland this morning, the tire started rubbing up against the side of the bike causing me to slow down. I couldn't even pedal again because the tire just rubbed against the side of the bike! boy this is hard to explain in a blog. Just picture the back bike tire NOT being centered. I guess it's another project for this weekend. Maybe I'll just spend time looking for a bike expert in this apartment.
I also went to huntington beach. I'll post some pictures. And I also went to the college program's valentines day dinner/dance last night, SUPER fun!
Since last tues was the first class, we mainly spent the 3 hrs doing introductions and talking about what we'll be doing in the class. One of my assignments this semester is a presentation on a particular topic. We were given about 30 topics to choose from that were all Disney related. I wanted to choose to do my presentation on Disney Cruise Line as that was one of the options. I was sure my dad could get me some good information on it. However, I was the last person in line to pick a presentation subject, and when I got to the table the Disney cruise line topic was already taken. I then chose "translation devices in the Disneyland resort". I'm excited to research about this, especially cause' my roommate is from China. I'm not sure what all "devices" Disneyland has to offer, but I'm pretty excited to find out.
A very nice couple from the church I go to out here is lending me a bike for 8 months. The bike is very nice, but there is a lot of rust on the chain and one of the tire inner-tubes was ripped to shreds. I went to walmart and got a small can of wd-40 and a new inner tube for the bike tire. I spent all day yesterday getting the bike tire over the innertube and on the bike wheel. It is a difficult process!!! However I was able to do it. The bike worked GREAT yesterday! Today was the first day I rode it to work. Everything seemed great except half way through my ride to Disneyland this morning, the tire started rubbing up against the side of the bike causing me to slow down. I couldn't even pedal again because the tire just rubbed against the side of the bike! boy this is hard to explain in a blog. Just picture the back bike tire NOT being centered. I guess it's another project for this weekend. Maybe I'll just spend time looking for a bike expert in this apartment.
I also went to huntington beach. I'll post some pictures. And I also went to the college program's valentines day dinner/dance last night, SUPER fun!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Night Parking at disney
Parking cars is not exciting at night time. Tonight I had my first night shift. Since Disneyland closed at 8:00 tonight, they closed the tolls at 5:00. That means that after 5:00 guests can drive straight into the parking lots without paying the $14 that is normally charged. Only the annual passholders go at this time though. And they don't need help parking, they've been to the park a million times. So basically I stood around all night trying to look important and answer questions, then I was able to go home early.... and play my guitar for like 2 hours! So much fun (I'm also SO glad I brought it! a big thanks to my neighbor Mr. Perkins for encouraging me to bring it :)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
2nd Week in California
Work has finally started (that means no more orientation or training). Parking cars is fun and very challenging. Imagine hundreds of cars flying at you and having to park them within the minute in a very specific pattern. crazy stuff.
I went to Los Angeles a couple days ago. It's really a neat place. I did feel a little unsafe though. I was warned by some friends that people on the streets really want your money - which was true. Many guys charge at you trying to hand you "free" c.d.'s, then they want cash. There are also con-artists dressed up as disney characters. I made sure to stay away from all those clowns.
As you can see from my pictures, I got to see the Hollywood sign. Very cool in person.
I think my favorite part about this land is that when you're in the city, you can just look out and see the snow-covered mountains.
Thanks for all your comments on things to eat (especially Megan, my mom, and john behrens).
Yesterday I bought grapes, tomatoes, salad (dark greens), apples, oranges, and canned peaches, oh and lime tortilla chips. Here's something though - the big bag of grapes I got said $4 on it. Turns out it was $4 per pound. The bag I got was 2.7 lbs. So when I got home and looked at the receipt, I found that I paid $10 for grapes! I don't know if it was really ten dollars or not, but I already ate half the bag before I noticed how much I was charged. Do you think I should go back and see if I can get my money back? I don't think the grapes were really $10.
More to come!
I went to Los Angeles a couple days ago. It's really a neat place. I did feel a little unsafe though. I was warned by some friends that people on the streets really want your money - which was true. Many guys charge at you trying to hand you "free" c.d.'s, then they want cash. There are also con-artists dressed up as disney characters. I made sure to stay away from all those clowns.
As you can see from my pictures, I got to see the Hollywood sign. Very cool in person.
I think my favorite part about this land is that when you're in the city, you can just look out and see the snow-covered mountains.
Thanks for all your comments on things to eat (especially Megan, my mom, and john behrens).
Yesterday I bought grapes, tomatoes, salad (dark greens), apples, oranges, and canned peaches, oh and lime tortilla chips. Here's something though - the big bag of grapes I got said $4 on it. Turns out it was $4 per pound. The bag I got was 2.7 lbs. So when I got home and looked at the receipt, I found that I paid $10 for grapes! I don't know if it was really ten dollars or not, but I already ate half the bag before I noticed how much I was charged. Do you think I should go back and see if I can get my money back? I don't think the grapes were really $10.
More to come!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Day 5 at Disney
Like I said this whole week has been "Orientation". So last night we had our night orientation where we learned about the classes we will be taking and we met our leadership team. There's about 350 kids in the disney college program spring 2010. They split the kids up into groups. I'm one of the last groups to have orientation and there's about 90 of us. So far getting along really well with the guys and girls in my group! making great friends.
Last night we got to tour "backstage disney". it was super low-profile. so we weren't allowed to take any pictures. If we did we would be sent home immediately (I'm talking like home home).
Today was our last orientation day and it was 8 hours long.
You would not believe how much there is to know about disney!!!! I have seriously had SOOO Much Disney knowledge crammed into my head it's insane. I love it. I just had no idea?! I feel under qualified because I came here not knowing a lot about Disney. But boy am I learning! I mean WOW! It's Disney crazy in these parts. Anyways, today we took a super long tour of the park. We've been wearing our "professional attire" like every day. (and yes mom, I wear the same outfit every day haha it looks good).
For anyone who doesn't know, the "Disney Look" is a SUPER huge deal here at disneyland. I'll have to go over that more in another post, cause' it's not something that should be taken lightly. I finally got my disney ID today and can go into the park for free by myself. No tours or nothing! So tomorrow is my day off and my roommate is going to give me the grand tour of disneyland and disney's california adventure.
Got picked up by a nice man (Mr. Card) from the orange county sovereign grace church and went to homegroup tonight. Ate a delicious homecooked meal (lasagna and breaksticks) and then had a great time meeting new people and talking. It's so crazy singing worship songs here in California in someone's living room that we sing in Akron! It's like that little bit of home that I get to keep while I'm out here. A lady at homegroup tonight said she thinks she has a bike for me. Yay! this could mean no more waiting 20 minutes for the bus!
Last night we got to tour "backstage disney". it was super low-profile. so we weren't allowed to take any pictures. If we did we would be sent home immediately (I'm talking like home home).
Today was our last orientation day and it was 8 hours long.
You would not believe how much there is to know about disney!!!! I have seriously had SOOO Much Disney knowledge crammed into my head it's insane. I love it. I just had no idea?! I feel under qualified because I came here not knowing a lot about Disney. But boy am I learning! I mean WOW! It's Disney crazy in these parts. Anyways, today we took a super long tour of the park. We've been wearing our "professional attire" like every day. (and yes mom, I wear the same outfit every day haha it looks good).
For anyone who doesn't know, the "Disney Look" is a SUPER huge deal here at disneyland. I'll have to go over that more in another post, cause' it's not something that should be taken lightly. I finally got my disney ID today and can go into the park for free by myself. No tours or nothing! So tomorrow is my day off and my roommate is going to give me the grand tour of disneyland and disney's california adventure.
Got picked up by a nice man (Mr. Card) from the orange county sovereign grace church and went to homegroup tonight. Ate a delicious homecooked meal (lasagna and breaksticks) and then had a great time meeting new people and talking. It's so crazy singing worship songs here in California in someone's living room that we sing in Akron! It's like that little bit of home that I get to keep while I'm out here. A lady at homegroup tonight said she thinks she has a bike for me. Yay! this could mean no more waiting 20 minutes for the bus!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
First Day in California
Here's the story so far,
I don't know why... but for some reason I got accepted into the Disney College Program. I live approximately 2 miles north of the park at 180 Center Street Promenade. Anaheim, CA. 92805 Apt. 408
(Sat. Jan 16) I flew alone for the first time to get here! Very exciting, very nervous. A man named Mike Davis of the Orange County Sovereign Grace Church picked me up at the John Wayne Orange County Airport. That night I went to their church which meets Saturday nights at 6:30. The family I stayed with (the Davis') are an amazing family. Incredibly hospitable!!! Mike Davis (the father) gave me a history lesson of California then went online and showed me the bus routes of orange county.
I live with 4 other guys in a super nice apartment. All my roommates are really cool. They're from Chicago, Texas and China. One of which I haven't met yet.
We can see DisneyLand from our apartment. every weekend night they have fireworks which we will be able to see from our window. But tonight there is too much rain - so no fireworks :(
Apparently this week there is supposed to be a ton of rain, like 8 inches. Hey as long as it's still in the 60's and 70's, rain is no problem for me!
I took the bus today to wal mart to pick up some essential items with 2 Phillipino kids I met in the disney program. Check this out - We pushed our shopping cart as far as we could in the parking lot in the direction of our bus stop. As soon as we reached the end perimeter of wal-mart the wheels on this "normal looking" shopping cart locked up. There is actually a device on all the shopping carts that makes the wheels literally "lock" when you try to push them past the limits of wal-mart. So all three of us were shoving this shopping cart with all our might and couldn't get it to budge past at the particular spot of the parking lot.
Everyone back in Akron said that California is SUPER fast paced and that I won't be able to keep up with the speed of things out here. But so far everything is very chill. Not fast paced at all. Nothing like new york city or anything. People are nice and pleasant (well especially around disney). People like answering questions and are very helpful.
Very grateful to God for this experience.
I don't start my job until next week. This week will be all training and orientation.
I'm going food shopping tomorrow (I'm starving). haha
Any ideas on good cheap bulk foods?
I don't know why... but for some reason I got accepted into the Disney College Program. I live approximately 2 miles north of the park at 180 Center Street Promenade. Anaheim, CA. 92805 Apt. 408
(Sat. Jan 16) I flew alone for the first time to get here! Very exciting, very nervous. A man named Mike Davis of the Orange County Sovereign Grace Church picked me up at the John Wayne Orange County Airport. That night I went to their church which meets Saturday nights at 6:30. The family I stayed with (the Davis') are an amazing family. Incredibly hospitable!!! Mike Davis (the father) gave me a history lesson of California then went online and showed me the bus routes of orange county.
I live with 4 other guys in a super nice apartment. All my roommates are really cool. They're from Chicago, Texas and China. One of which I haven't met yet.
We can see DisneyLand from our apartment. every weekend night they have fireworks which we will be able to see from our window. But tonight there is too much rain - so no fireworks :(
Apparently this week there is supposed to be a ton of rain, like 8 inches. Hey as long as it's still in the 60's and 70's, rain is no problem for me!
I took the bus today to wal mart to pick up some essential items with 2 Phillipino kids I met in the disney program. Check this out - We pushed our shopping cart as far as we could in the parking lot in the direction of our bus stop. As soon as we reached the end perimeter of wal-mart the wheels on this "normal looking" shopping cart locked up. There is actually a device on all the shopping carts that makes the wheels literally "lock" when you try to push them past the limits of wal-mart. So all three of us were shoving this shopping cart with all our might and couldn't get it to budge past at the particular spot of the parking lot.
Everyone back in Akron said that California is SUPER fast paced and that I won't be able to keep up with the speed of things out here. But so far everything is very chill. Not fast paced at all. Nothing like new york city or anything. People are nice and pleasant (well especially around disney). People like answering questions and are very helpful.
Very grateful to God for this experience.
I don't start my job until next week. This week will be all training and orientation.
I'm going food shopping tomorrow (I'm starving). haha
Any ideas on good cheap bulk foods?
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