Catching Up

On Weather
Weather here is crazzzzyyy MOST of the time (except for today), for an hour it will be heavy snowing and then it turns into big chunks of slush falling from the sky and then it starts to pour and then whadaya know.. the sun comes out sooooo big and forces us to sweat and take off our layers only to discover that we will soon become human popsicles within 20 minutes and the wind starts blowing. Today the sun was out and it was gorgeous, here are some pics to prove it:

Quatchi
My dream of taking a pic with Quatchi probably won't happen. From where we work, we could always see a furball of a Quatchi in a distance farrrr away with the spectators taking pictures, but we are never able to head over there... sigh. So... my solution to my problem? I got myself a Quatchi to cuddle with... he is rather small for his size and i would rather have a bigger one but they are so expensive! Everything is expensive here!

Trenches
On other news, the web series that I worked on for a previous internship premiered yesterday on "crackle.com". If you guys feel bored and wanna watch a lil something something, go for it! It is called "Trenches" and a group of 6 of us sound-designed for it under the guidance of Wes Kawaja and Brady William in 328 studio. Every single footstep, metal jingle, bomb going off, and etc are placed in by us. We did alot of foley work for it too! An example: walking on rocks on a pizza box with army boots :P now... when you hear them crunching around walking, think of us walking on pizza boxes haha!

Taiwan
So I went on a mission to search for Taiwan olympic pins, however I could not find any... not even the one with just the 梅花 on it! I went on e-bay to see if I can find any and I found some! They are currently $50 on there though, guess why?! Cuz they recalled it! Apparently, they released it and then China complained... as always. That's why the athletes from Taiwan are not allowed to have the Taiwan flag on their uniform, instead, there is a stupid looking 梅花... so because of my disappointment, I went over to find the "flag" of Taiwan and stood there waiting for the wind to kick up and take a pic of it. There was barely any wind today and I did manage to get ONE picture... that's it. ONE... and it is crooked. I will fix it later on, but for now, this is what I got:

Love Letter to Bed

Work has been quite stressful yet exciting and on the go lately. It's been quite awesome being a part of something so big and global and just being able to see how it all comes together. It snowed ALOT today and it was really foggy up in the mountains, I still can't believe that I am here. A few years ago I wouldn't have imagined me being involved in such a SNOWY environment, especially since this place is a SUPER BIG ski resort. It's like a ski-ers paradise! My legs are getting some major workout from my boots, I feel like I am constantly doing the stairmasters since we have to scale mountains so frequently. My co-workers have been partying like mad and here I am... just glad to be back in the hotel and in my bed. Seriously... I should just make an entry about this bed. Here goes:

Dear Fairmont Bed #533 (Bed #1),

I don't know what it is about you that makes me think of you ever so frequently. I don't think I've ever met a bed like you before, you're all I've ever wanted in a bed and you're all I ever need in a bed. Your feathered pillows caress my skin like no other and your firm touch supports all the curves of my body. You build me up with confidence and provide not only physical but also emotional support as you aid me on and bid me farewell each day when I head off to work. Goodbyes are always bittersweet as you remind me each day of what a wonderful job I am working at and yet when I am there, a part of me is left behind with you. You know, I can get so lost in you, I can be head over heels one day and right side up and upside down the next, you are big enough for me. Some people say interracial relationships will never work but you work for me. You are as white and pure as snow and you get cleaned and made everyday. I wake up and leave you disheveled only to come back to you being all "clean-shavened" and ready to enjoy some alone time with me. What more can I ask for in a *achem*? You are the light at the end of the tunnel when things get tiring at work and hours get long, and the thought of coming back to you gives my stomach butterflies. You always welcome me home with open arms and I make a mental snapshot of us every day when I jump and sink into your arms. A wise person once told me that comfortable silence measures the strength in a friendship and that seems to be all we have! You have so much to give, and I can't possibly imagine taking more from you. An awesome listener you are--listening to me breathe and protecting me in your arms all throughout the dangerous dark nights when black bears are said to attack in Whistler. As I lay my head on your chest... I drift off into endless wonders of lovely happenings... all the glorious love we share... I love thee bed.

And now I sleep,
Naomi

Day 4

Sorry for not blogging, we've been plenty busy. Yesterday we all (Asburians) finally got to get in contact together and visited each other at different hotels. It was good to be able to see the other people, because sometimes it just feels like there is just the five of us in this village. I still cannot get over the fact that this place is just gorgeous and how much I LOVE my bed! Anyhoo, I've been pretty "trying". If you know me well, you know that I am kind of a "clean freak", well... guess what? THAT'S OUT THE WINDOW! I've been wearing the same under-armor for 3 consecutive days now and my white winter jacket is NOT white anymore. Even people working with me comment telling me "do you know your hood is not white anymore?". I am a dirty being. HAHA. My co-workers have been more than encouraging and we all love working where we're working. It is just amazing to be able to work at an area surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains. The weather has been more than wonderful and it has been pretty warm thus far. I am not getting headaches anymore as I am keeping myself pretty hydrated and I've found a flushable bathroom! I've been stupidly going to the porta potties... more like avoiding going to them... Our lunch is awesome btw, I am very very spoiled by our lunch times. We got to eat SALMON today! yuuummmm~ I somehow really don't know what to say today but I just wanted to update haha. NATALIE GOT TO SEE LEE YESTERDAY THOUGH! Let me just shut up and let the picture speak for itself... this is where I was walking today:


and this is a view from our window on 5th floor:

Day 2

Sorry, I am not able to put up pictures today due to me not taking any pictures today and it being not allowed :P We got up early today and met in Will and Tyler's room to have a "group breakfast". We didn't have any spoons so we ended up eating cereal and oatmeal out of our hotel glass =_= and using our fingers to scoop things out. Guess what Leiza and I ordered? A FRIDGE! We have a cooler inside our room, but if we want a fridge or a microwave or whatever, we can order it FOR FREE.. and so we did.. and it got delivered IMMEDIATELY.. at 11:43pm here! HOW SWEET IS THAT?? Also, I found out that they actually will provide for us Addidas athletic wear (for girls: athletic capris, shirt, and shoes) if we wanted to exercise in their gym! THIS HOTEL IS AMAZING!

Today, we once again concluded... WE LOVE CANADIANS! Everyone is so awesome here! Everyone is soooo nice! We got back from work today feeling totally exhausted, and for some reasons I've had a migraine the whole day and also felt like puking.. our new-found Canadian friend Devon (a new Devon) gave me some pills and that saved my life! Took a nice hot shower and.. it was gone. I think it was because of the high elevation and me not drinking enough water. I shall remember that next time.

We didn't go out to explore the town today again, because we were just so drained... Will and Natalie came over and hung out in our room and we had an awesome talk together with Ash Hatch over web cam and made plans to meet up with her and whoever she can round up tomorrow since she gets off of work earlier than us. We will all meet up at a restaurant and eat dinner together. It will be awesome! I just hope tomorrow won't be tiring for our old old bodies haha. As for now, laters people.

Day 1

We left Asbury at 4:30am (we meaning Robby, Kendra, Ash, and me), it was like a circus ride because there was not enough space for our BIG BIG suitcases so we ended up putting our 50lb suitcases ON OUR LAP. We couldn't see through the front and it was snowing and foggy outside (scary ride). We got to the airport to find out that it costs $20 to check in a bag and $30 to check in a second one... guess how much it costs for an overweight bag? $125!! It costs LESS to check in a second bag than to have one overweight bag! At the airport we met Brianne, Emily, Michael, Tyler, and Karrisa.

It was definitely an adventure as Ash, Kendra, and I tried to get on a flights that would get us to arrive earlier... and found out that our bag was heading to one plane while our bodies were heading to another. We had to deal with that in Seattle... and Karrisa joined our lil gang ONLY TO FIND OUT AT THE LAST MINUTE DURING BOARDING that everything was not settled and... she was left behind =_=. Then Ash, Kendra, and I arrive in Vancouver only to find out... Ash's luggage did not come with... but other than that... THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS on our safe traveling, it worked!

I gotta say... CANADIANS ARE AWESOME! They are sooooo nice! Every single person we've met here have been uber friendly and so easy to get along with. We got onto the shuttle bus and went on a 2 1/2 hour ride up to Whistler and it was AMAZING and BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL! I've never seen anything like it... I felt like I was in a movie... pictures truly does not justify how beautiful it is here and how clean it is here. Day one and I think I am already in love with Canada! I had separation anxiety when I found out that Ash and Kendra was the 1st stop in the shuttle so I had to part with them not knowing how to get in touch with them.

Guess who my roommate is.... DRUMROOLLLLLLLLLLL: LEIZA!!!! BUAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! When I opened the door to my room and saw her standing there, I left my suitcase in the doorway and ran in and jumped onto her... THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME! Tyler and Will lives a few doors down and Morgan lives a few doors down tambien. Immediately after grabbing my uniform we made a trip to eat dinner and went to a local IGA and grabbed breakfast. We are going to have a "breakfast" party tomorrow ..we bought cereals, bread, oatmeal, fruits, milk, and we're all gonna share it.

I CANNOT BELIEVE that I am going to be living here in this amazing place for a month or so... I just hope work tomorrow won't drain our energy. We have to be up and out by 8:50am, and I don't know how late we'll be working till tomorrow. Oh, guess what... the weather here is SO warm that I don't even need to wear my jacket.... WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT?! Well, I take it back... Vancouver was good with just a long-sleeved shirt PERIOD... but Whistler ...maybe a thin winter jacket will suffice... I don't know if I'm going to be sweating my butt off in my boots tomorrow... should I even attempt to wear my wool socks up there? Since we're going to our venues and such. Hmm... live and learn.. and possibly learn the hard way. It is soooo green here and lookit the snow-covered mountain tops! THOSE ARE NOT FAKE!! They look fake tho, but they are not NOT fake!!

Ditched by the Sandman... again.

So it is 3:28am... my plan to sleep early has utterly failed me and here I am! I've spent my "late night time" on the phone with good buddies from back home that are spread out in various places around the world since it wasn't their bed time yet =P Even my own mom told me to just stay up since it would be pointless to go to bed right now with me needing to wake up 30 minutes from now. What to do what to do? An endless amount of possibilities... I can open the side door and have the alarm sound and wake up a ton of people and hide in my room... that's an option... BAH... my head feels so stuffed up right now... why is my body NOT letting me sleep even though I am soooo tired?? 討厭討厭....

I tried to confirm our flights online and was faced with a $18.00 charge for checking in one single bag... and apparently that's a "special online offer"! I thought international flights give people 2 checked bags for free... so I didn't confirm our flights... I'll have to take it up to the airport people... we are NOT going to pay to have ONE checked in luggage on an international flight... that's just screwed up...

Anyhoo, I shall proceed to lie awake in bed until I absolutely HAVE to get up... peace out.

It's Happening

I went and deposited the last batch of money into my bank and asked them about whether or not it would be wiser to do the foreign exchange in the airport or just simply use my debit card over in the ATMs over there in Canada. I am sooooo glad I asked because they mentioned that I should give the "fraud department" a call to inform them that I will be using the debit card overseas so that the bank won't think that someone has stolen my card and end up freezing my account (which will not be good since I won't have a phone while I'm there).

The plan is to leave Asbury at 4:30am and arrive at the airport at 5:00am. Turns out that we are arriving in Vancouver at 3pm instead of 12:50pm... we're trying to get onto another flight since 3pm is a bit late to arrive since the people in my venue wants to meet up at the lobby of the hotel at 5pm to go out and grab groceries =s I hope that I will make it there in time!

I'm still packing and getting things ready, then I'm going to pop in some sleeping pill and say goodnight to the rest of ya'll... but if that doesn't happen.. I suppose I'll be up saying my goodbyes to some various peeps =)