Friday, December 31, 2010

Last New Year

Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve. We’re going to a party at Ryan’s house and then the real party at a friend’s. This will be the last time I see some of these people before we leave. I plan on getting really drunk and crying a lot.

Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Camp Snoopy

I did a lot of shopping yesterday. Only one month to go.

I used to love going to the mall during Christmas, but now it’s just too crowded. Luckily, we have the largest mall in America. I could spend all day at the Body Shop – and it’s right next to Camp Snoopy. I know they don’t call it that anymore, but that’s what I’m used to.

The sales after Christmas are usually just as good as anything before Christmas, sometimes even better. It’s less crowded because more people are back at work. Either way, there are a lot of kids running around and screaming, It wouldn’t be a mall without them.


Monday, December 27, 2010

Family Christmas

Christmas was awesome!

We went to Ryan’s house for dinner and presents. The dinner was great. His mother & grandmother went all out and made a big beautiful honey glazed ham, fluffy mashed potatoes with gravy – homemade of course – candied yams, deviled eggs, cranberry sauce, pasta salad, buttered peas & carrots and the yummiest carrot cake for dessert, plus all the usual cookies and candy. I probably gained 100lbs.

We both got new luggage for the big trip. I got a new cellphone that can handle international calls. My old phone is pretty beat up. I also got some new Hong Kong clothes. The weather there is very different from the weather here. I don’t even need a parka. Imagine living in a place where you never need a parka.

I’m going to miss seeing Ryan’s family all the time. They’ve always been great to me and they’re totally supportive of our decision to leave. I hope we don’t wait until next Christmas to come back and visit.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Hong Kong Visa

Americans can go to Hong Kong for 90 days without a visa, but you’re not allowed to get a job if you do that. To work there, you have to get a work visa before you go. To do that, you have to have a job there first. Luckily, I’ve got that. According to Disney, they’ll take care of most of the paperwork. That’s a good thing since I wouldn’t know where to start.

I have to fill out a really long form they sent me that is in Chinese & English. I’m grateful for the English, but the Chinese parts make it confusing. There are some boxes that are only in Chinese, and no English-only boxes.

Then I have to send the form with three passport photos, a copy of my passport, a copy of the work contract with Disney, a copy of the letter that told me I got the job – you’d think the contract would tell them that – copies of the paperwork that says how much I’ll make and all the benefits, and a copy of the form itself. Then I send all that to Disney and in no later than four weeks I’ll have my work visa. So I should probably do it now since we’re leaving in six weeks.

Look out, Hong Kong. Here I come.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Twitter

I think I’ve figured Twitter out. It has two categories – celebrities & businesses selling their stuff, and people writing one line jokes. Everything I’ve read is either people trying to be funny or sell something. Steve Martin’s tweets are really stream of consciousness. Danny DeVito likes to rant about politics. Conan O’Brien talks about his show. I haven’t seen any of them talk with anyone.

I’ve never noticed anybody talking to anybody else. Then again, that’s hard to tell because you only see what one person is saying. I can understand why celebrities with a million followers are talking to them instead of with them, but I don’t understand why people with 20 followers aren’t having conversations with each other.

It kind of seems like one sided communication to me.

I’m sure I’m missing something.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Crap Weather

The weather’s been crap lately, so we took the day off and just stayed indoors.

We spent the day eating, fornicating, watching TV, sleeping, sinning, eating, listening to music and sleeping. I don’t remember the last time we did it so many times in one day. It was like a mini vacation, but with all the comforts of home – and no worries about people in the next room hearing us screaming. Some hotels, you can hear everything. I never hear the neighbors at home, so I assume they can’t hear me.

Now I’m really tired and I need some sleep.

I guess all this snow isn’t so bad.

Monday, December 13, 2010

18 Inches

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

We got 18 inches of snow – and believe me, 18 inches is a lot. I know that sounds dirty, but it’s not supposed to be.

We’ve got winds of up to 45 mph.

All flights have been canceled and the roof of the Metrodome collapsed.

When I first started really thinking about living in Hong Kong, I was worried about how hot it gets there. Now I’m thinking that’s a good thing.

It never snows in Hong Kong.



That's not so good

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Disney Paperwork

We finally got all the info from Disney. They really seem to know what they’re doing.

I’ll have complete medical and dental insurance, discounts at every Disney store and Disney hotel in the world, discounts at some non-Disney stores and hotels in Hong Kong and free unlimited entry to any Disney park except Tokyo. I don’t know why. I think there is a different corporate structure in Tokyo.

They also have a VoluntEARS program where I can spend some time taking poor kids on nature walks and going to movies. That just sounds awesome. There are all kinds of programs to help people move up through the ranks and really make a career out of it, but it’s only a temporary gig for me. I’m sure it’s going to be the thrill of a lifetime, but I don’t want to sing and dance at Disneyland the rest of my life. I really want to be Snow White or Belle, though. I’ll have to wait and see about that.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

John Lennon

1940-1980


This here's the story about a house up in the
You know, he just had to get out of the house
He'd be looking at the, you know, the kids for days and days
He's been washing the dishes and screwing around
And watching watching Sesame Street until he's going crazy

Woke up this morning, blues around my head
No need to ask the reason why
Went to the kitchen and lit a cigarette
Blew my worries to the sky

I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out

If it don't feel right you don't have to do it
Just leave a message on the phone and tell them to screw it
After all is said and done you can't go pleasing everyone
So screw it

I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out, baby
I'm stepping out

Baby's sleeping, the cats have all been blessed
Ain't nothing doing on TV, summer repeats
Put on my space suit, I got to look my best
I'm going out to do the city

I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out, babe
I'm stepping out

I'm stepping out, hold it down
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta get out

I'm stepping out, babe
Just for a while
Ain't been out for days
Got to do it tonight
Give me a break, gotta get out
Just for a while
Just for the night
I'll be in before one
Or two, or three
Goodnight

Pearl Harbor

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

“The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

“It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

“The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

“Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine islands. Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island. Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

“As commander in chief of the army and navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

“I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

“Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.

“I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.”

--President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 12/8/1941



Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Tickets to Ride

I’ve been looking at plane tickets to Hong Kong. They’re very expensive. Disney will pay for our tickets home if we finish up the contract, but we’re on our own getting there.

I’m supposed to start in February, just after the Chinese New Year. That’s when tickets are twice as much. We were thinking about going early anyway to get settle before everything starts. Now it looks like we’ll have to. If we go before Chinese New Year, the prices are much lower.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Stud is a Relative Concept

When Ryan went down on me last night, his tongue stud started bugging me. It’s weird, really – I’ve never had a problem with it before. Usually it feels pretty good when he slides that thing around my clit. If he’s rubbing it over my clit hood while I come, it just makes me come harder.

But last night it didn’t feel good. It’s not a new stud, so maybe he needs to replace it. Or maybe it’s just not clean enough. I don’t really like to think about all the bacterial issues with a metal ball in your tongue.

He says I should get one. I’ve heard that blowjobs feel better I think I give a pretty good blowjob already. Never had any complaints, but you can’t really trust much of anything a guy says when he’s trying to put his dick in your mouth. That’s one of those life lessons they never teach you in school.

My main concern about drilling a hole in my tongue and shoving jewelry in there is my voice. I need to be able to sing and speak clearly without sounding like I just bit my tongue. I know you get used to it after a while. I guess if I’m going to do it, I should do it now. When we go to Hong Kong it will be too late. But let’s be honest, I’m never going to do it. I just don’t see the benefit. Ryan does, but when it comes to drilling into my body, I’m definitely in charge.

Speaking of Hong Kong, we’re still waiting on our starter packs. Yesterday was Sunday, so no mail anyway. Maybe they’ll come today.

Yesterday’s lunch was great. Ryan’s mom is awesome. I can’t stress that enough. She’s a funny old broad, like Judi Dench in Shakespeare in Love. I hope she’ll be my mom some day.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Family Lunch Without Babies

Today we’re having lunch with Ryan’s family, then we’ll probably just stay in and get a pizza for dinner. We’re trying to see as much of them as we can before we leave. I don’t know how often we’ll get a chance to come back while we’re in Hong Kong. I can’t really imagine being away from his parents for too long. They’re like parents to me, too. I know Ryan will miss them loads.

I’m still thinking about Hong Kong more than anything else. I can’t wait, but right now that’s where we are – just waiting for the next step.

I got confirmation last night that I’m not pregnant. I never thought I was, but it’s still a relief. This would be a terrible time. It would completely mess up Hong Kong. I feel pretty lucky since we’ve been going at it like rabbits lately. We’re both so excited about this trip that we can’t keep our clothes on. Maybe that’s just an excuse. His body makes me want to rip his clothes off anyway. I should probably stop now or I won’t be able to stop.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Everything's Official

This is all really exciting. We’ve been working on this for a long time and now it’s finally going to happen. We pretty much knew we’d be able to go, but now everything’s official.

We’ll both be singing in shows, but Ryan is too tall to be a “face character”. Those are the people who walk around the park in costumes like Sleeping Beauty and Belle. I’d love to try that out just to see what it’s like. I don’t know what the height restrictions are for the covered characters. I guess there is still a lot to figure out.

What I know for sure is it’s a one year contract. I’ll do at least one show a day, four days a week. Maybe more. They’ll set us up for housing until we can find our own place. Lots of people speak English in Hong Kong – that’s a plus since we don’t know any Chinese.

#1

I’m finally doing it. I’m going to Hong Kong!

After weeks of back & forth and waiting, I’m all set and ready to go.

I’m going to Hong Kong to be a cast member at Disneyland.