Hurricane Irene is coming...

She's almost here...

It's gonna suck without electricty!

And possibly, you know, without a roof.

Or house.

Hope that everyone experiencing Irene (sorry about how innappropriate that sounds) remains safe and sheltered!

I'm Going to be Honest

I am not eager to start up school again.

And no, it is not simply because I have been procrastinating and haven't finished my two summer assignments.

I'm starting on Monday.

Oh.

Joy.

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(My characters are Arielle Grace Levesque and Himitsu Sakei.)

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Gaikoku no Akademi.

This reknowned boarding school, located in Japan, has been around for nearly two centuries. It caters to the children of the rich and knowledgable who come from all over the globe. It has become known worldwide for its many programs taught by the most intelligent teachers the school could hire. Over the years, its programs have become the best and most diverse out of any other school in the world

Fall is coming, and the beginning of a new school year. There are many new students and teachers alike filing into the academy from all over. The year will prove to be a promising one with many intelligent children attending the academy and new, highly experienced professors to teach them.

Welcome to the start of a new school year at Gaikoku no Akademi.

I added some links...

On the "Links" page. So, uh, if you actually read my blog... Go check that out.

Glee Project Winner

First of all, I will admit that I am a Glee Project fanatic. I have been following it this whole summer.

Second of all, I will also admit that I am obsessed with Damian Mcginty.

Now that that's out of the way...

I am freaking out! I'm so happy that Damian won the Glee Project along with Samuel. AND Lindsay and Alex won a little too.

Just seriously. In shock.

Of my last post...

I lied... Don't feel like extensively reviewing. Hahaha. :P

BUT! Here's my simple highlights:

WIZARDING WORLD
1. Too crowded, even for the Harry Potter fanatic. I understand that the wonderful J.K. Rowling wanted an "intimate" setting of Hogsmeade, but that just does not work in a theme park.

2. Ollivanders was NOT worth it. I probably would have appreciated the extremely short, five minute "show" if I hadn't been waiting for hours on end JUST to get in. (In which wonderful Florida weather blessed us with a sudden downpour. Thank goodness my family is so Asian, that we were using umbrellas for shade anyway.) Only ONE child is chosen for the wand choosing, which (you can probably imagine) was extremely disappointing for my younger brother.

3. The Three Broomsticks served a wonderful lunch! Though obviously very pricy (there's no avoiding that at a place like Universal), the butterbeer was wonderful. We bought the wonderful refillable butterbeer mugs, which were also souvineers of course. The atmosphere was absolutely wonderful, and the food more than decent. (I suggest the feast that serves four. It definitely serves more than four, and we made the mistake of ordering that plus more. Also, the cornish pasties and fish & chips.)

4. The Forbidden Castle ride was excellent! Takes you right through the world of Harry Potter on a simulation in which you fly with the lovely trio. The wait for the ride was tolerable, once you got into the Hogwarts castle. (The line ended very far away from the castle.) Inside, you trapse through Dumbledore's office, a hall with the moving pictures, and various other sights. ALSO: Folks in wheelchairs or strollers CAN tour the castle. Once you reach the ride, there is the child swap area, so everyone can take turns for granny duty and the ride.

5. Besides my obvious complaints about the crowding and pricing, the atmosphere of Hogsmeade and Hogwarts were wonderfully authentic. (Though I must say, seeing the snow on top of the roofs in the middle of July was bizarre!) My recommendations: bring an umbrella, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunblock, and possibly a portable fan. And before jumping onto a line, MAKE SURE YOU ARE WILLING TO WAIT.

THE HORROR MAKEUP SHOW

I saw this in Universal Studios: Florida. See this! It's funny and there is air conditioning! However, small children COULD be scared. (These are FX horror make-up, after all!)

RESTAURANTS IN ORLANDO

1. Bahama Breeze: Wonderful service, food, and atmosphere. I recommend the popcorn shrimp and Jamaican grilled chicken.

2. Olive Garden: Good service, food, and the usual Olive Garden atmosphere. You may wait for a while... But a decent branch of the chain.

3. Sushiology: Hooray for fast-food sushi! This place is my hero. Quick, decent sushi. I like!

4. Sweet Tomatoes: Decent chain. Personally, I liked the one that I tried in Arizona more! But that's just me. Soup, salad, pasta, bread... Eat what you want! Quick, easy, and pretty good.

MISC.

1. Terminator Ride: Go watch it! Even if you don't like Terminator (I'm not quite sure who doesn't...?) You'll enjoy this. (Even if you haven't watched the original film.) Enjoyable and combines the magic of 3-D with real life action... Plus air-conditioning both while and after you wait! That's important on a hot day.

2. Jaws Ride: It's on the water, and you may get wet! Don't go on it if you're deathly afraid of sharks (or have little children that may get scared). It could have been longer... But that's just me. The wait is absolute torture though. The line was tediously long, with nothing to look at but each other.

So, that's it. I'm done with that... Sorry, really didn't have the energy to make it that interesting or long or anything. Hope it may be helpful in your future travels though. :)