This past week @jimitations and I traveled to Orlando so I could fulfill my seasonal employee requirements at Universal Studios; in order to keep my job there I need to work during the summer peak season and one other. I chose Christmas peak and I'm so glad I did because I was able to see the Holiday Parade Featuring Macy's. @jimitations is a former Universal employee, himself, and a good friend of Jason (-->), who showed up occasionally at Halloween Horror Nights.
Anyway, the Universal Holiday Parade is dear to my heart because two years ago I worked in the Macy's Parade at Universal. I directed a float while walking the entire parade route backwards. It's a hard, stressful job making sure your float doesn't take out any expensive buildings or roll over any living toes, all while not being able to see where you're going. As spotters, we had to actually rely on our float drivers to let us know if we were about to collide with anything. But the strengthened gluteus maximus from that month spent walking backwards was a pretty nice beny!
I'm a character escort, and get to hang with cartoon characters like Gru, Sponge Bob, and Dora the Explorer. So during our coffee break, I asked my lovely co-worker to pose for a quick photo saying hello to Grace, the granddaughter of a fellow Steemian, @countrygirl. Dora was more than happy to oblige. She lives for this stuff! I've seen her do some incredibly kind things in the park for the many kids who love her and line up to meet her. I hope you enjoy your Dora photo, Grace!
After my working obligations were met, I was able to enjoy Orlando as a tourist and play! The weather was beautiful and @jimitations and I were blessed to be able to meet our Steemit friend @kubbyelizabeth and spend the day with her at Universal. Kubby has got to be the most positive, upbeat, and friendly person I've ever met. And she's gorgeous, is she not? Her enthusiasm and joy just bubble out of her. Our day at the park was so much fun! We rode rides with short lines, had a great lunch at Lombard's, laughed a lot, and fed some pigeons. (Animals love Jimmie.)
At one point Kubby and I dubbed ourselves Thing 1 and Thing 2 and even discussed getting shirts. But in the end, we decided to just hold up some gift shop mugs that we didn't end up buying. And then we tried on hats. Good thing we didn't see any swimming suits we didn't want to buy! As is often the case at theme parks, we ran out of time to do everything we wanted. Sorry you didn't get on the Hulk coaster this time, Kubby! Next time, for sure!
Laying a finger aside of his nose...
(If you watched the second season of Skin Wars, you might recognize him.)
Next time we're in Orlando we hope Kubby can hang out with us again, and any other Florida Steemit peeps! I think we'll be there again in March of 2018. Come join us for another day of play at Universal!!!
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It was my pleasure chatting with you guys! I had a blast and we did SO MUCH! I look forward to us hanging out again. Also, side note, I LOVE Gru. I need a picture with that character next time. Probably another mug too. I should make a shopping list. lol
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Start the list now... March will be here before you know it!
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Apparently, sun, shane, isaria, and scaredycat will all be here in March too. We have to make sure we coordinate a date. Also, can you send me these pictures. I missing a few. You can resend all if it would be easier.
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I can either DM them to you on Discord, or maybe email you.
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Whatever is easier for you!
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I'm jealous about a lot of things in this post right now, but mostly about you getting a chance to meetup with the Florida peeps!! How awesome <3
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Florida peep... maybe next time it will be Florida peepS!! lol
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That is amazing, and looks like great fun. I wish myself and @morodiene could have made it!
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We wish this, too! We'll be there again in March, so you better be there!
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YES, we need you both there next time.
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Oh my my.....thank you isn't enough. You will always be remembered for this kindness.
What a beautiful job you have....twist your arm to fulfil your job requirements! How fun!! Thanks for sharing, I didn't realize this is what you did....you get to be a kid for the day....Love the photos. Fun day!
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Ok, count me in for March! Seriously, I LOVE Disney and Universal and everything to do with all that stuff. And I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to meet y'all in person!
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Oh man!! You all had a blast! I am so sorry to have missed it! Truth is, It blew past me so fast I didn't even remember. I can't seem to keep up with work and Rodney these days. I am definitely down for March, as Rodney's surgeries will be over by then. I look forward to meeting you and Jimi and Kubby, too, if you still want to meet up! I feel bad for having missed it!!
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Of course! March it is! Love to Rodney. ❤❤❤
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Eeep!! I'm excited! Rodney still talks about how supportive the people on Steemit were when he was incapacitated. He says 'thank you so much, for your show of love and support!'
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You live in Florida? I hope to meet you one day too!
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Yes, Ma'am...just outside of Orlando! I look forward to meeting you, too!! I think the Florida Contingency is growing LOL
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That is just awesome!!
I can't wait to do a meetup or two with fellow steemians. Kubby is great! Wonderful that yall were able to do that!!!
Thanks for sharing! Brings a smile to my face!
Peace
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Looks like a whole lot of fun. And not 25 degrees either. Gotta like the fake snow instead of the real thing.
I'm pretty sure you could spend days there, and still not have a fill of fun. Thanks for putting it out here for us and have a nice night.
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You are amazing @geke, people like you who can make new steemit inspired by your creativity. Extraordinary!!! Thank you for this helpful post.
Nice post !!!
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Nice post
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hilarious once it is so amazing......
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wow this is really cool :)
that was great to read.......
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This post has been upvoted at 100% thanks to @heroic15397!
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Nice one i really love reading it.
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Looks like you had a wonderful time. The chocolate bread at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is sooo delicious!
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