SDA: Episode 29 - Euro-invasion!

Someday my vlog will come

I've just spent the last couple of hours putting together Episode 29 of the vlog so I thought this would be a good time to show you the two fabulous entries to my logo competition. The winner logo will be appearing in Episode 30 when I reveal the all-new incredible fanatabulous opening and closing title sequences. But for now admire the artwork!

Callum's Design:

Sara's Design:

Big THANK YOU to Sara and Callum for their designs. Both of you will be receiving a well deserved prize just for entering!

I to the N to the TIMATE Get Together

Oh sorry I'm STILL singing that song to myself and unless you've been living under a rock for the last few days you'll know it's been a bit of a busy weekend.

Actually, life seems to have been busy in general recently and unfortunately that tends to mean that the blog and vlog get put on the back burner. The good news is there will be a new vlog coming up either this week or next week. In fact it's all been filmed and everything I just haven't had a chance to put it together and given how much has been happening since the last one it could end up being a multi-part-er.

A month ago I was able to say that I had finished with classes. On Thursday I was able to say that I had finished with essays. Tomorrow I'll have finished with my dissertation and in 8 days I'll have finished with exams. Great stuff!

People have started arriving in Florida already which makes me extremely jealous but I just have to think of getting past the next 8 days and the fact that afterwards I can just chill and worry about nothing except sitting in the sunshine, editing videos and playing my guitar.

Side Note: How awesome was the wedding on Friday? It was beautiful, it was perfect and it was British. I loved it all! Especially the bit with the Aston Martin.

Golden Dream '11

So here's one of the things I love about the USA - the patriotism of its people. Sure, sometimes it feels like a bit much but I think that over the last 60 years Brits have indulged in apathy towards their country. The first time I really felt proud to be British was when I moved to Los Angeles in 2006. I was the only Brit in my dorm complex and I really felt proud to be there, representing my country, especially as I am someone that feels far more personally connected to the US than the UK.

Today is the Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton and the entire country is celebrating. Irrelevant of anyone's feelings about the Royal Family today should be an amazing day to be British. We stand united, celebrating our past, our present and our future, watched by the world at large.

Fairytales are about finding your equal. Someone that both deserves and is deserving of you. The press have jumped on the fact that Kate is a "commoner" and I grew up with people with very similar backgrounds to her so am fully aware that it's not quite the rag-to-riches story that the media seem to be selling. I truly believe though that she will make an excellent future Queen and ambassador for my country and I wish her and Prince William every happiness.

One sad thing that seems to have happened because of all the focus on the wedding though is that the events happening in the Southern US States have been largely ignored and my thoughts are with the people that have been affected by the tornados.

That said let us enjoy our day of Britishness and celebrate together. Remember...It's not a party it's an intimate get-together. Take it away Candace!

Disney Channel

I think i'm pretty lucky to be an '80s kid and one of the reasons is the crazy amount of Disney and Nickelodeon programming that I remember watching. I can actually remember when Disney Channel launched in the UK back in 1995 as well as The Mickey Mouse Club, a weekend kids tv show presented by Andrea Boardman (different to the Britney version). Here's a list of some of the shows I remember watching and maybe even still do :P

-100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
-101 Dalmatians
- 8 Simple Rules
- Aladdin
- Bonkers
- Boy Meets World
- Brotherly Love
- Caitlin's Way
- Daddio
- Darkwing Duck
- Dinosaurs
- Disney Consumer Arcade
- Disney Channel Games
- House of Mouse
- Doug
- Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman
- Ducktales
- Even Stevens
- Fillmore
- Flash Forward
- Flipper
- Gargoyles
- The Golden Girls
- Goof Troop
- Hercules
- Home Improvement
- Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
- In a Heartbeat
- Tarzan
- Jett Jackson
- Lilo and Stitch
- Little Mermaid
- Marsupilami
- Men in Black: The Series
- Miami 7
- Micro Soap
- My Best Friend is an Alien
- My So Called Life
- Ned's Newt
- PB&J Otter
- The Proud Family
- Pair of Kings
- Pepper Ann
- Quack Pack
- Ratz
- Rosie and Jim
- Studio Disney UK
- Sabrina, the Animated Series
- Sing Me A Story With Belle
- So Weird
- Student Bodies
- Smart Guy
- S Club 7 Go Wild!
- Short Cuts
- Talespin
- Teacher's Pet
- The Emperor's New School
- The Sinbad Show
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
- The Suite Life on Deck
- The Wacky World of Tex Avery
- Teen Angel
- Tots TV
- Timon and Pumbaa
- Touched by an Angel
- Thunderstone
- The Mighty Ducks
- Two of a Kind
- The Weekenders
- The Wonder Years
- Wizards of Waverly Place
- Sonny With a Chance
- Phineas & Ferb
- Hannah Montana
- Recess
- That's So Raven
- Phil of the Future
- Lizzie McGuire
- Kim Possible
-Cory in the House

And here's some of the movies that I got to watch on Disney Channel:

- Alley Cats Strike
- Annie (1999)
- Buffalo Dreams
- Cadet Kelly
- Camp Rock
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
- The Cheetah Girls
- Cheetah Girls One World
- Cow Belles
- Dadnapped
- Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off
- Full-Court Miracle
- Get a Clue
- Go Figure
- Going to the Mat
- Halloweentown
- Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
- Halloweentown High
- Hatching Pete
- High School Musical
- High School Musical 2
- Johnny Tsunami
- Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board
- Jump In
- Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time
- Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
- Life is Ruff
- Minutemen
- Model Behaviour
- My Stepsister's an Alien
- Now You See It...
- Pixel Perfect
- Princess Protection Program
- Read It and Weep
- Return to Halloweentown
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Skyrunners
- Starstruck
- Stuck in the Suburbs
- The Cheetah Girls 2
- The Even Stevens Movie
- The Proud Family Movie
- The Ultimate Christmas Present
- Twitches
- Twitches Too
- Up, Up and Away
- Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
- You Wish!
- Brink!
- Genius
- Hounded
- The Poof Point
- Wish Upon a Star
- The Paper Brigade
- Under Wraps
- Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
- Can of Worms
- The Thirteenth Year
- Smart House
- Horse Sense
- Miracle in Lane 2
- Quints
- Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire
- Phantom of the Megaplex
- Zenon: The Zequel
- Motocrossed
- The Luck of the Irish
- Jett Jackson: The Movie
- Double Teamed
- Tru Confessions
- A Ring of Endless Light
- Zenon: Z3
- Tiger Cruise

I think that list sums up just how cool my viewing choices are! :P

Have you got your passport ready?

This morning I finally received my visa which means I'm all clear to head off to Orlando in June - wahoo!

But until about 2 minutes ago I still hadn't printed my passport yet.

Now, you might be thinking I'm involved in some identity theft scam but let me reassure you by showing you my passport photo.

You can make your own Galactic Passport at www.startourspassport.com. The best bit? If you take it with you to the new Star Tours attraction after it opens on 20th May 2011 galactic immigration officials will stamp it for you. So go on...indulge in a bit of Disney-style Star Wars fun!

SDA: Episode 28 - Irrelevant Roommate Survey

Here are the roommate survey questions for anyone that's interested:

Your name?:
Male or female?:
Gay, straight, bi (optional):
Where do you live?:
Your college:
Your major:
What role will you have at Disney?:
What are your arrival/departure dates/program (fall, fall advantage, fall quarter)?:
Are you legal (over 21)?:
Which apartment complex would you prefer? wellness or non-wellness (if over 21)?:
How many roommates/rooms would you like? (1-7 roommates, 1-4 rooms)?:
Do you drink? (socially, nightly, etc):
Do you like to party? Will you be hosting parties in your apartment?:
Do you smoke, and if so, inside or outside?:
Are you a night person or a morning person?:
Are you driving or flying down?:
What's your favorite food, and more importantly, can you cook well?:
If your friends could describe you in three words what would they be?:
What do you do for fun?:
Any medical conditions (optional):
Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Do you have freckles?
Do you always smile for pictures?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
Do you chew your pens and pencils?
What size is your bed?
What is your Song of the week?
Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
What do you drink with dinner?
What is your favorite food?
What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Can you change the oil on a car?
Ever gotten a speeding ticket
Best thing to eat for breakfast?
What is your usual bedtime?
When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
How many languages can you speak?
Are you stubborn?
Sing in the car?
Dance in the shower?
Dance in the car?
Ever used a gun?
Do you think musicals are cheesy?
Take a vitamin daily?
First concert?
Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Ever been in love?
Tea or coffee?
Can you swim well?
Do you want to get married?