ABCs of Trip Reporting, Pt. 2-Life Can Be Crappy and Then You Move On (3/7)

[All7OfUs]

I absolutely love the Japanese drummers.

I think, if you don't mind, that I'll use your idea of shopping around the world. It sounds like fun looking for the elusive bargain.

Every time I go into the Morrocco Pavilion my allergies act up. It was so bad last time that I had to go back to the resort and take out my contacts and flush my eyes. May be it's the incense? I'm still going to go back this trip, I'll just make sure that I have my glasses and eye rinse with me!

They are definitely powerful to watch. I wish I had that much energy!!!

Anyone can shop around the world- but the key is to go-go-go! If you spend too long in one pavilion, you're doomed. Realistically, you need another day to really explore and hit the attractions aside from the shopping day.

The incense can be quite strong in there. I never thought about how much it could affect those with allergies. Although, the scents are a large part of what makes it an authentic experience.

I love your visit to Japan, I would love to just sit by the water and read or reflect for awhile - too bad you were getting a headache I love that store, feels like home to us. We always go in thinking we will bring something home for posterity - I guess we got some pretty chopsticks, but we have ALOT of stuff, so we always just end up getting snacks and food items we can't get here. I can't wait to see what you get when you go back!

If I hadn't a mission at hand, I actually might have. Maybe it would have helped my headache some.

I really liked the little soy sauce/wasabi dishes I took the picture of. They come in so many pretty colors and shapes! You could get an assorted set of those.

I love "the sign." Too bad they don't teach that at Walmart! Of course the requests could be pretty strange

They really would be. "Can I have 4 T-shrits for the price of one?" "May I eat my McDonald's cheeseburger during my eye exam?"

I think Miss Fashion plate is Marilyn Monroe - you know she and Elvis are living on a deserted island in the caribbean!

Is Amelia Erhart their chaperone?

I'm glad you are getting your classes! Mark and Lindsay used half.com to get alot of their books, once they knew for sure which ones were required:

http://www.half.ebay.com/

I will definitely keep that website in mind for next time!!! I knew there HAD to be a better way!!!

 

[maroo]

We outgrew ZZUB's blog so we've created full fledged website. All my spare time these past couple o' weeks has been spent modifying xml and CSS code.

Ok...I have GOT to have this website! Can you post it? If not, please PM it to me. I have not been on his blog in a while and I miss it!

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May your days be ever blessed with Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Goodness, Faithfulness, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

May you enjoy all He has for you, and may you find favor on this-

YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!


Have a wonderful birthday, My Friend!!!!

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You are so sweet - and you totally outed me! I thought it was FB's fault?!

Happy Birthday, Maroo!!!​

thanks!!

Happy Birthday, Maroo!

thanks!

 

[All7OfUs]

Good call. Plus, you could end up walking around the park in this:

Ok, here's the upshot. At least she has legs that look pretty good in it. I, on the other hand, need NOT be frightening the guests. Period.

Beautifully stated.

Why thanks!

Here's where you need a soundtrack for your TR. What better place for one of those orchestral stings that accompanies a cliffhanger right before the commercial break?

Hallmark style? If Michael Landon were still with us, I'd definitely hire him.

I know. You were holding out for a wind-up Mt. Rushmore that dances along with your iPod, weren't you? Nothing says "America" more than that.

I had briefly thought about the large-ish Uncle Sam hat and the fake Social Security Card making machine, but those too were too passe. Then again, I could get a job very easily standing on the street corner in one beckoning tax payers to the 'We Do Your Taxes Mart'.

Hate it! Wow, that's just ugly.

It was very ugly, and still riles me up.

Well, you only have to make that mistake once. I'll never wear heels in the parks again, lemme tell ya.

There are support groups for people like you.

What you played in Japan is called Beyblades. Made by Hasbro I think. They are sold in TRU, Walmart, Target or you can just stop by my house. We have TONS of them.

Oooooooooooooohhhh. I had no idea it was something you could get a play here. And here I was all thinking I was like being a REAL Japanese person. Sheesh. My bad.

I agree about being mad at seeing the father slap his kid, and at Disney no less. Someone need to teach these people about a parent time out.

I think it's called jail.

I'm guessing that a whole lot of boys are hoping that you girl will drop something and need to pick it up. I cant even imagine wearing those shoes and that dress at a park.

Maybe that's what the guy at the "Enter Here" sign was thinking. GB, you got it all wrong. The WS walkway is 1.3 MILES long!!! I can't imagine going 100 FEET in them!

 

[All7OfUs]

Sheesh, Liesa, what kind of an American are you? Saying no to a flag shot glass??!!

I know, I'm completely UN-patriotic in every way. What can I say.

Sorry to hear about your headache...I tend to wake up with them my first few days at Disney (or anywhere, for that matter) -- I think flying triggers them for me. I hope it goes away soon; nothing's worse than wanting to enjoy precious vacation hours, but to be stuck in the room with a headache!

Mine don't really start until about 2:00- perhaps when the sun was brightest? I can't remember if I had my sunglasses with me at this point or not, but I must have quickly learned to wear them henceforth. And I drank a LOT more water! I sucked it up for a long time- just how long I'll leave to the tale.

My DH's parents work for a little college where the students can rent textbooks, which I think it a pretty awesome idea. And I'm sure that at some point in the future (maybe this is happening some places already?) students will be able to rent e-readers and download much cheaper versions of the texts. Textbook publishers are going to be in real trouble very soon, if they don't figure out a better business model!

What a BRILLIANT idea!! And yes, if they don't find a more economical solution they will be aced out. In these tougher times, a lot of folks are watching their pennies more carefully. At least I am! Every dollar counts right now.

I am back!

Now I just gotta catch up!

It won't take long. Only 15 pages I think.

nice score on the sign to tell them how to treat guests...it is fun to find stuff that you are not really suppose to see, but sometimes do in the world.

isnt that the outfit that all teen girls are wearing now a days...

i tell you, if we have a daughter she is wearing winter clothes all year long

It was a fun find, and glad I saw it. It was a nice reminder as to how much I love that place!

HAHAHA! Well, not my kids, but yes, true. In Oregon, the more odd one to me is just going everywhere in your PJs? That is just so, so odd to me.

 

[All7OfUs]

I am only to page 8...but you have already gone to the UK and France!!!

You are well on your way around the world!

AWESOME updates!! You are such a great writer! I wanna buy your book one day!

Which day are you on now!?!? I am so lost...and wasn't I on this trip?!

Awww, someday, I may write that book, but not until after I get through school!

Silly goose. I'm still only on MY Day 2. GOSH it's taking me a long time to get through it all. I seem to be missing some photos that I thought I remembered taking. Hmmm???? But maybe I am confusing days.

Anyway, I have 1/2 of WS left, and evening EMH and a special hello for someone coming up.

Duh-duh-duh DUM!!!! (the Filth)

MOM!!! WHERE IS THE HAT PICTURE?!

I didn't see any Japanese hats, and I have a US one, but for a different day.

THE FILTH?!? Watch your mouth.

BUT I am FINALLY out of lurkdom on this thread....GULP....

WHOPPIE!!!!! I so love it when a lurker de-lurks!! That's fantastic you've decided to join us!!! This thread is moving much slower than th first one; they seem to ebb and flow. And the chapters are linked in a TOC, so a bit easier to find. !!!

Bayblades!!!!

William would just about keel over dead to hear you call it something that spins around... lol

William LOVES those things!

Nevermind that Lisa saw them and totally didn't get him any... I guess she figured they have them at Walmart so there was little need to spend our precious Disney cash. And she already bought him some Pokemon cards from the WALMART before we even hit Disney property as his souvie - isn't that funny!?!? Good way to save some cash, I suppose!


LOVED the Japan/America update! That lady needs to try again with the dress....???

I had ZERO idea these even existed outside of Japan. Honest! What a dork.

She bought him Pokemon cards?? Yes, that's hilarious! maybe they have a Mickey set somewhere.

It was pretty funny. I think she actually may have been foreign, and just didn't have more casual/appropriate clothes. I dunno, just seemed to out of place.

We outgrew ZZUB's blog so we've created full fledged website. All my spare time these past couple o' weeks has been spent modifying xml and CSS code.

Wow! THat's a lot of work launching a site. Blessings on it! PM me a link...

 

[All7OfUs]

I know I posted on FB, but for those of you who don't know me there, PLEASE keep my hubby in your thoughts today (even right now!). He has a 2nd interview with a job he really, really would LOVE to get!

 

[jedijill]

I know I posted on FB, but for those of you who don't know me there, PLEASE keep my hubby in your thought today (even right now!). He has a 2nd interview with a job he really, really would LOVE to get!

Good Luck!!!!!

Jill in CO

 

[GreatBiscuit]

I know I posted on FB, but for those of you who don't know me there, PLEASE keep my hubby in your thoughts today (even right now!). He has a 2nd interview with a job he really, really would LOVE to get!

Will do Liesa!

Ok...I have GOT to have this website! Can you post it? If not, please PM it to me. I have not been on his blog in a while and I miss it!

Wow! THat's a lot of work launching a site. Blessings on it! PM me a link...

Link posted subtly in my signature. (mousereports)

 

[3prettyprincesses]

I know I posted on FB, but for those of you who don't know me there, PLEASE keep my hubby in your thoughts today (even right now!). He has a 2nd interview with a job he really, really would LOVE to get!

Ooooh, fingers crossed that he lands that job! I always get stressed whenever DH does interviews, I feel like I'm on pins and needles waiting! I hope it's good news for you all Liesa, good luck!!!

 

[All7OfUs]

Good Luck!!!!!

Jill in CO

Thanks SO much! He should getting home in about a half hour, and I'll know more about how he feels like he did!

Will do Liesa!





Link posted subtly in my signature. (mousereports)

got it! And Thanks!

Ooooh, fingers crossed that he lands that job! I always get stressed whenever DH does interviews, I feel like I'm on pins and needles waiting! I hope it's good news for you all Liesa, good luck!!!

They are SOOOOOOOOO stressful- for everyone in the home. I can't wait for him to get home soon and tell me about it!!! He REALLY NEEDS this job!

 

[All7OfUs]

Thanks to everyone who lifted my hubby up today for his interview! But don't stop now! He won't know for at least a week (maybe more) about whether he was the top of the 3 candidates.

He said he feels pretty ok and confident about it, but you just never know.

I'll keep you posted...

 

[addictedtothemouse]

HAHAHA! Well, not my kids, but yes, true. In Oregon, the more odd one to me is just going everywhere in your PJs? That is just so, so odd to me.

They do that here too, and not just teens. DD and her friend wanted to go to town with me the other day, both tried wearing their PJs. I old them if they were leaving the house they needed "real" clothes on. Didn't make them happy but in my house I have last say.

 

[chloe770]

Fingers crosses and sending for your husband and the job. Will keep them crossed all week.

 

[maroo]

I know I posted on FB, but for those of you who don't know me there, PLEASE keep my hubby in your thoughts today (even right now!). He has a 2nd interview with a job he really, really would LOVE to get!

praying for your DH right now!

I missed this on FB yesterday?

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

happy birthday maroo


and hope your husband gets the job.

Or you can just lock her in the closet with my daughter until she is 35.

a good idea, but i would think the air would get stale in there for 35 years, so maybe kick them out at 25.

HAHAHA! Well, not my kids, but yes, true. In Oregon, the more odd one to me is just going everywhere in your PJs? That is just so, so odd to me.

yeah the lazy pajama look is something that can be pulled of maybe once for feeling lazy, but not everyday.

 

[maroo]

GB - AWESOME new website!

And THANK YOU so much for the link to D-Cot...never heard of it and now I am sitting here at work listening to my favorite music! Woo hoo!

 

[vamassey1]

Praying that your hubby gets the job.

Don't you just hate the waiting? It's the worse part.

 

[All7OfUs]

They do that here too, and not just teens. DD and her friend wanted to go to town with me the other day, both tried wearing their PJs. I old them if they were leaving the house they needed "real" clothes on. Didn't make them happy but in my house I have last say.

good for you, Mama!! Right or wrong, how we present ourselves is a small reflection of who we are.

Fingers crosses and sending for your husband and the job. Will keep them crossed all week.

Oh, THANKS so much!!! He says he feels pretty good about it, but you never know until it's all said and done.

praying for your DH right now!

I missed this on FB yesterday?

Yeah, I posted it about 1:30 or so.

and hope your husband gets the job.



yeah the lazy pajama look is something that can be pulled of maybe once for feeling lazy, but not everyday.

Thanks, Dan!! Unemployment sucks big time!


I have ZERO problem with it in my house, (I'm still in mine at 11:00) but outside is just so sloppy looking.

 

[All7OfUs]

Praying that your hubby gets the job.

Don't you just hate the waiting? It's the worse part.

yes, the waiting is the worst!! And as much as I love my DH, he really needs to get a job! Too much of each other is getting harder!!!

 

[KatMark]

Everything I can possibly cross is crossed for hubby today.