So today was a nice and needed day off. Between the Christmas rush and the park closing at capacity the other day, I needed it. So what do I do? I meet up with Steve and Emily from Eckerd and head to Epcot. Not too busy though. I had to sing in the 5pm Candlelight so they decided to come along for the day. It was pretty fun and not too crowded in my mind. Today also marks less than a week left before I move. I move out of Chatham on Monday and in to JKs the same day. What craziness! Oh well, I guess I am going to get back to sorting stuff for packing.
December 2004 archive
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Dec 25 2004
One Solitary Life
He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant women. He grew up in still another villafe, where he worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family or owned a house. He didn’t go to college. He never visited a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place where he was born. He did none of the things one usually associated with greatness. He had no credentials but himself. He was only thirty-three when the tide of public opinion turned against him. His friends ran away. He was turned over to his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross, between two thieves. While he was dying, his executioners gambled for his clothing, the only property he had on Earth. When he was dead, he was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Twenty centuries have come and gone, and today he is considered by many to be the central figure of the human race and the leader of mankind’s progress.
All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever sailed, all the parliaments that ever sat, all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man on Earth as much as that one solitary life.
Adapted from the Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional
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Dec 25 2004
Christmas Eve
Well, I know that this post will be posted on Christmas Day due to the time but, my Christmas Eve was almost as memorable here as it would have been at home. I worked at the Emporium this morning from 10:00 – 16:30 after getting an early release thirty minutes early so I could try and make it to Epcot to be a part of the choir tonight. Well, I made it to Epcot in time and was able to change and made it in to the cast tree for the Candlelight Processional thanks to my friend Mark who placed my name on the standby list earlier ion the day. So, instead of sitting at Grandma and Grandpa’s tonight, I sang two shows for several thousand guests at Epcot with Gary Sinise. How cool is that? And did I mention that I got to enjoy the fireworks too? After leaving Epcot, a few of us from Candlelight met up at Mark’s house and watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and just relaxed. Again, not family but great company. I work Christmas Day but, I don’t have to work until 18:45 in the evening. Lucky me. Anyways, hope everyone has a great night.
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Dec 22 2004
Candlelight Randomness
So last night I got to meet Edward James Olmos at Candlelight Processional. I made myself look like a fool though. I was getting a glass of water from the cooler and he was coming through thanking all the cast members who were singing and then he got to me while I was still with my back to him and was sorta upset that I didn’t realize he was there. I mean, I was getting water and not too many other narrators have come down the line to say hello. I guess all is fine though because he laughed when I said I was sorry and then shook his hand. Still not as bad as my roommate who forgot that Marlee Matlin was deaf when he started talking to her in her dressing room!
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Dec 21 2004
Is this Florida or Minnesota?
Ok folks, I know I work late and that at times, it can get somewhat chilly in Florida. But last night was just crazy. I got out from work at 1:40 and took the bus to Westclock as usual. I make my trek to my car only to discover that I have ICE on my windows and that I need to scrape it off before I can drive home! Who in Florida has an ice scraper? Thanks to the defrost and the blue juice, ten minutes later I am on my way out of the parking lot. So the lesson learned, it can get as cold as 32º in Florida!
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Dec 19 2004
The Crazyness Begins
Well, today marks the start of Christmas week. The crowds are aleady starting to increase and guess waht folks, this aint nothing yet! Can’t mention the numbers in the park but I can say it is a lot. I went in to casting on Friday and filled out my transfer application for full time status so now it is just time to play the waiting game. Until then, work, work and work.
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Dec 15 2004
It’s Cold!
Wow is it cold! I am sitting in the warmth of my apartment with the heater turned on and set to 76ºF. Outside, the temperature is hovering around 45ºF before the wind chill is factored in. It is down right cold for Florida. I know my Minnesota roots should have me in shorts but, living in Florida has thinned my blood. Today I enjoyed a nice day off and walked around the parks a bit (Magic Kingdom and Epcot) before heading to the Magic Music Days deck for Candlelight. I sang in all three shows tonight with Eartha Kitt. She was excellent and was prrrrrfect for the part. For those that are wondering who Eartha Kitt is, she is a singer and is also known as Catwomen in the original Batman.
I am off tomorrow as well but will be picking up an extra shift at the Disney MGM Studios in the merchandise location at the Rock N’ Roll Roller Coaster. Only a little over two weeks left and still so much to do. I’ll relax after my shift and visit Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party and then crash for the night before going to Casting on Friday to transfer to Full Time. I can’t wait! Have a magical night!
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Dec 10 2004
Caller Tunes
Well, today T-Mobile launched Caller Tunes. Caller tunes are not ringtones that the person recieving the call hears. Caller Tunes are songs that the caller hears while waiting for the person to pick up. So now my callers will here the song of my choice (don’t worry it isn’t that bad) while they wait for me to answer. Pretty cool if you ask me.
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Dec 07 2004
Holiday Cheer and Memories
Well, yesterday I had the awesome opportunity to sing in the Candlelight Processional with Jim Caviezel, Jesus Christ from Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ. He was amazing and funny at the same time. Before the second show, he came out and was joking around with the cast choir. After the shows, a group of us went to watch Illuminations and the special holiday ending. All I can say folks is that you will want to go see this ending. It plays the beautiful song ‘Let there be peace on Earth’ with lots of fireworks. In-fact, there are more fireworks in this last four minutes than in all the other shows on property combined! After the pyro display, Andy and I split from the group and went to go see Polar Express. Now, as a child I remember reading this book over and over. I really enjoyed the movie and it sends a message that you must believe. Great movie for all ages. Well, I am off to work the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tonight so have a great week!
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Dec 05 2004
Holidays Around the World is Here!
Well, I know this is the day later but, last night was my first night performing with the Candlelight Processional at the Epcot Holidays Around the World Celebration. What an amazing experience. I am up there on-stage looking out over an audience of people from all over the world. Last nights narrator was gospel singer Kirk Franklin. It was so much fun! I know that I made the vacation for people in the audience and who heard me sing. Also, knowing that my parents and grandparents were int eh audience too was nice.
Mom and Dad came down for the weekend and both grandparent sets came up from Naples for a nice weekend with me at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. It was a great time. Well, off to bed. Thanks again for a great weekend Mom, Dad and Grandmas and Grandpas.
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