The Return of the Asian-Feb 2010. 4/14-LINK TO PART 2-pg 249

[jordanyosh]

I'm trying to keep up here, but you're not helping!

Honestly, I'm appalled that there is still racisim anywhere. It makes my eyes bleed just thinking about how clueless some people choose to be.

Other than that incindent it sounds like a great weekend! I still can't get over the fact that you always cary super glue.

I had it at WDW...lucky you didn't find yourself stuck to your seat at Petals....

 

[yinyanggirls]

Where did you grow up? I forget>...

Just up the hill from your college.

It's a Yale hat. My brother works there.

Oh, THAT Y.

The part that we got stuck on is 12 lanes across. 6 in each direction.

You'd be surprised. Orange County is often called the Bible belt of CA or people say "Living behind the Orange Curtain" because it's very conservative.

My parents would be happy if OC defected from the rest of CA. Although I'd wager that it is more accepting of race than LA, RIV, SB counties. Again, that whole class thing. People with lots of money think they are better than everybody, therefore no particular race is a target for hatred.

 

[jordanyosh]

Oh, THAT Y.

We West Coasters naturally think BYU.

My parents would be happy if OC defected from the rest of CA. Although I'd wager that it is more accepting of race than LA, RIV, SB counties. Again, that whole class thing. People with lots of money think they are better than everybody, therefore no particular race is a target for hatred.

Yes, true.

 

[All7OfUs]

Hi Jordan!

I just read your update- like 10 pages ago, and am so uplifted and encouraged. You know my "line of work", and obviously a post like that is gonna touch my soul and get me fired up. Sometime, if we can get a quick meet together in Portland (Cynthia, Cherie, me, you, Tammie, and some others) it'd be fun to hear "the rest of the story". Our team mate (I think you know this) is 1st gen Japanese-American so we're praying for Nihon a LOT! I'm glad the Am. church is still sending M. Workers to a very unreached place!!!

Anyway, sorry for being out of the loop for the last few days- BIG holiday weekend here. DH has 3 days off this week, and he's Jonesin' for getting soem yard work done. So it's on and off the puter lately.

We've found over there than super glue works not only for glasses but for minor flesh wounds too. We've used it on more than one occasion for "stitching".


BTW, I was born in Raisinville- (Fresno)

 

[jordanyosh]

Hi Jordan!

I just read your update- like 10 pages ago, and am so uplifted and encouraged. You know my "line of work", and obviously a post like that is gonna touch my soul and get me fired up. Sometime, if we can get a quick meet together in Portland (Cynthia, Cherie, me, you, Tammie, and some others) it'd be fun to hear "the rest of the story". Our team mate (I think you know this) is 1st gen Japanese-American so we're praying for Nihon a LOT! I'm glad the Am. church is still sending M. Workers to a very unreached place!!!

Anyway, sorry for being out of the loop for the last few days- BIG holiday weekend here. DH has 3 days off this week, and he's Jonesin' for getting soem yard work done. So it's on and off the puter lately.

We've found over there than super glue works not only for glasses but for minor flesh wounds too. We've used it on more than one occasion for "stitching".


BTW, I was born in Raisinville- (Fresno)

The conference confirmed for 2 of our Young Adults to commit to full-time "M' work. It was neat to be in thought for them. So much happy crying.

No worries about the computer time...believe me I understand. Mondays are my computer day. The rest of the week it's hit and miss.

I'll have to remember the many uses of glue!

I have mostly fond memories of Fresno.

 

[All7OfUs]

So much happy crying.



I have mostly fond memories of Fresno.

That's the best kind, isn't it?

HA! I have NO memories of Fresno. We moved to San Antonio when I was 6 months old. Then Lompoc. Then Hemet.

 

[jordanyosh]

That's the best kind, isn't it?

HA! I have NO memories of Fresno. We moved to San Antonio when I was 6 months old. Then Lompoc. Then Hemet.

Many of my great friends were made in Fresno.

 

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 14. A Mission: Space Blast Off.

So when I last left you I was heading off to sleep after a great first full day.

Tribute to Soup.

Sunday, February 7th. 2010

So the start of a new day! Here was the original plan for the day:

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Magic Kingdom: 9am-10pm. Epcot FW: 9am-7pm. Epcot WS: 11am-9pm. DHS: 9am-8:30pm. Animal Kingdom: 9am-6pm. Typhoon Lagoon: 10am-5pm. EMH PM: MK. National Dance Team Competition. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY. F!: 7 and 8:30pm

7:00am Up
8:00am Head to Epcot
8:45am Arrive at Epcot
9:00pm Tour Epcot

Test Track 30 minutes
Mission: Space 30 minutes

10:00am Meet up with everyone/FP for Soarin/Continue tour

The Seas with Nemo 45 minutes
Circle of Life 30 minutes

11:15am Lunch-Sunshine Seasons (9 CS/8)
Noon Restrooms
12:15pm Continue Tour

Living with the Land 30 minutes
Soarin 30 minutes
Imagination 30 minutes
Spaceship Earth 30 minutes

2:15pm Browse/Shop/Explore
2:45pm Head back to BLT with gang
3:15pm Rest/Nap
4:30pm Go to Contempo Café and get ToGo (9 CS/7)
5:00pm Okadas, Kim and Allan head to Grand Floridian Café
6:30pm Super Bowl begins
7:30pm Adults return/Finish watching Super Bowl
10:00pm EMH MK

Buzz Lightyear 30 minutes
Space Mountain 30 minutes
TTA 15 minutes
Fantasyland stuff 90 minutes

12:45am Head out
1:00am Head back to Pop
1:30am Walk around resort
2:00am Shower
2:15am Sleep

That was the original plan anyways.

So as you can see, I was planning on getting up at 7:00am. That went out the window when I went to sleep Saturday night. I set my alarm for 7:30am with every intention of making it to Epcot at 9am...7:30am SNOOZE. 7:45am SNOOZE 8am SNOOZE. I finally rolled out of bed at:

This scenario sounds strangely familiar.... I did, however, do quite well at getting ready quickly. I turned on the TV to see what the temperature would be for the day. It was currently in the 40's and windy and only supposed to be 55ish for the high... Oh, wait, what was the forecast for Tuesday....70/showers in the Pm...Typhoon Lagoon still a go. I showered, dressed and was ready to head out at:

I walked out my door and thought "I should take a picture of the view so people know how great it was":

I walked over to the bus stop just a short walk from my room don't forget. Man! I just missed the bus. It was pulling away just as I walked up. I was figuring on a 15 minute wait. Lucky for me, I'm me and I usually have pretty good bus mojo and a bus pulled up in about 5-7 minutes (that's what my notes say). I was on my way back to Epcot! I was to meet Wendy and gang around 10am. Kim and Allan were going to try and meet me earlier, but since I don't know how late they got in. I wasn't sure when they would be arriving.

I arrived at Epcot around 9:30am. I, of course, took ANOTHER picture of SSE. Notice people's attire....BRRRRRRR. shrinkage anyone?

I texted Kim to see if they were on the way over. She said that they were eating breakfast. I asked if Wendy and gang were up. She said no. I figured they wouldn't be arriving at 10am. So I just decided to relax and walk around. I thought I would get creative with my camera. I tried to get artsy with the canopies..I've seen many folks do this picture...

I noticed the fountains weren't very happy to see me...

I walked through MouseGear just because I love the store. The smell isn't nearly as bad on this side of the store. I don't know what it is about this store. I love it. I love how they have the clothes laid out....

I decided to ride Mission: Space since I hadn't ridden it at all in 2008

The wait was a mere 5 minutes. I walked almost to the front of the line and then went into the pre boarding room. I was put in the same capsule with a dad and 2 very young boys. I kept thinking to myself "This isn't going to turn out well" "one of the boys is gonna close his eyes and barf" "please, please, I don't want to be next to one of the boys" As, we went into the capsule, the boys were super excited, that made me feel better. Plus, dad sat next to me as a barrier.They weren't scared---yet. The doors closed. The ride started. We were getting to blast off. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF. As the ship blasts off, all of a sudden a strong smell takes over the capsule. Someone blasted alright! Someone blasted a HUGE poof!. I know it wasn't me (I think). I just started laughing out loud. I thought to myself "How does this stuff just find me. This is so TR worthy" It was probably one of the kids...I was hoping he didn't poo in his pants, but the stench went away fairly quickly so probably not. The rest of the ride was uneventful. The young boys loved it

After that I just strolled over to Test Track to pick up at FastPass:

The crowds were so much better than yesterday! I took the time to call Wendy. Derek answered and said 2 of 3 kids were still asleep. I said okay. Just call when they were on their way. I walked over through MouseGear again. I walked over to Club Cool and had my favorite soda--the Manzana Lift from Mexico. Then I strolled over to World Showcase just to check it out.
My first view of WS...again a bit overcome with emotion...

I started walking over to Canada, but had to use the restroom. There is a restroom right next to the Refreshment Port (they used to sell McDonalds food there). I decided to use it.

It's a very small restroom. one urinal and one toilet. There was someone in the stall when I took the picture. I was holding the door open as I took the picture. As I was putting my camera away, 2 WDW Supervisors walked by to go backstage. I was a bit nervous as it might look a bit funny having someone putting his camera away as he leaves the restroom. Just think, I could've been famous for all the wrong reasons.Oh, by the way, it was a double flush. I couldn't give it a single flush rating..much too small. Here's the view from the restrooms:

I called Wendy and Derek again. Derek answered again. He put Wendy on the phone. I told Wendy since it was about 11:15am that they may want to change/cancel their 5:30pm ADR at the Grand Floridian Cafe. She said they'd play it by ear. They were getting to leave. I was hungry. So I decided to have a snack. I walked up to the Refreshment Port and ordered a Beef and Cheese Empanada and a drink. I received my order and went to sit on a bench near the water. I sat on the bench and took a few pix of the surroundings to give you perspective of where I was:

Refreshment Port:

Looking towards Canada Pavilion. Oh look. Cheerleaders:

Here's a picture of my food:

The empanada wasn't bad. Not great, not bad. I spent a bit of time writing in my Trip Journal catching up on what had transpired so far. Around 11:45am, Wendy called and said they were on the monorail on their way. I made my way back to the entrance to meet up with them. Okay, so in a little over 2 hours--only one attraction. Was it a waste of a morning? Absolutely not. What a relaxing, different morning. So crazy just to walk around and not be running from ride to ride....

Click here for next installment.

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a great view of your room at Pop!

Whew! That was a close call on your bathroom picture taking!

 

[dawnbu40]

Glad you got a bus so quickly! We thought the bus system at Pop was great!

I like the "artsy" canopy shot

Glad you didn't get busted for your bathroom pics

 

[Sooze]

What a GREAT morning!!! After the crazy (yet fun) day before, it was probably fabulous to just go at your own pace and relax!

LOVE the blast off story... I bet it was the dad!!

 

[All7OfUs]

Relaxing is exactly the right word I use for this kind of morning.

Glad they let the kiddos sleep in! Better to avert trouble than to force them and risk unnecessary melt-downs.

All I can say is the bathroom looks squeaky clean. I wonder if the guy in the stall heard the camara click?

Glad the little guy didn't poo his pants! But the space in so small even a poof must have been mighty powerful stuff.

 

[carissanboys]

Wow. You were up before young children?? I can't believe the kids slept so late! Maybe mine are just odd and up at the crack of dawn at all times.

Sounds like some lovely alone time at Epcot.

 

[KathyRN137]

"Blast-off" indeed! At least it wasn't you.

Of course, you know the old saying: "He who smelt it, dealt it!!"

I love starting off vacation on a relaxing note... I think you'll agree that it really has its advantages, physically and emotionally.

Looking forward to more...


Kathy

 

[Diamondintheruff]

I am blessed with sleep-in late children as well. Usually it's a blessing. Not at Disney though. I'm all about rope drop but the kids not so much. It makes for extensive pleading and bargaining on my part the night before to ensure they are motivated to get up and going.

Love your quiet morning. Maybe I should just ditch the family and have my own quiet morning next trip. Hmm.... not a bad idea.

 

[mickeyfan71]

Looks like you had a great weekend at the retreat-other than the rude comments of some ignorant people. Its terrible that some people are so judgemental AND vocal about it.
You had a nice relaxing morning at EPCOT. Sounds good to me! I haven't tried Mission Space yet but I will probably have a "blast off" of my own also-I tend to do that when I am nervous!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Great installment, I love your perspective pictures. I get emotional going into the World Showcase, it is just so beautiful to me. I get that way looking at the Castle for the first time on a trip too. I am glad you just took things easy and really relaxed, you really deserved this trip .

 

[eandesmom]

in defense of the wee ones.. they were on west coast time still I'm sure!

Look at you Mr. Just Stroll Around and go with the moment. How wonderful!

I love the canopy shot. Slightly concerned that the empanada is BY YOUR FEET in the picture. I realize, I do, that it's in a container but....

That's what you get for skipping breakfast. No purchases at Mousegears?

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

the retreat sounded great, alot of good stuff happened there i can tell.

great morning in epcot dude.

was that empenada a snack credit?

it looked pretty good, what are in those again?

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Jordan,

I just read your update on the retreat and wanted to comment on it before I read the next chapter of your TR. I am so thankful that you had such a great weekend. Between the traffic and the racist comments, it was obvious there was spiritual warfare being waged. It was so disheartening to read about how your family members were treated and a reminder that ignorance knows no borders.

When I read about your time of prayer and the calls to ministry that took place, I had tears in my eyes. The TR is a ton of fun and the potty humor keeps me laughing, but beyond all of that is the heart of what truly matters in life. I am so glad to know that God is working in you and using you to reach those in your church. I’d love to hear the story of what the Lord is doing, but I know this may not be the best medium for it. For now, know that you are in my prayers and I praise Him for the work He is doing. I hope the next few weeks are a time of renewal and affirmation for you.

God Bless,

/\/\t


Oh, and speaking of laughing, this:

Fortunately for me, I carry Krazy Glue with me because the arm of my glasses has broken before. So I was able to do a quick fix:

And this:

I had it at WDW...lucky you didn't find yourself stuck to your seat at Petals....

Had me totally cracking up.