High School Never Ends

High school. What's so good about it? Sure we've got proms, and formals. The homecoming football games, going to movies with friends on the weekends, the endless class projects, and then the relationships.

It's all a fun time, or so people say. But honestly, I don't get what's the big deal about it all.

The relationships aren't much. Teens falling "in love", only to break up in a few months time, and then "fall in love" a month later. We don't know what we want. All we want is that attention. That feeling of knowing that some girl, or some guy is "there for you". I don't get it. Love doesn't come that fast. Love takes time to grow, and get strong before it really is LOVE.

I recently liked this girl, and she said she liked me, but the night I was going to ask her out, I find out the other guy that liked her asked her. It sucks, no doubt, but hey, what can you do? She obviously sees something worthwhile in him, so I guess I should be happy for her. I'll find someone else to date in time, I'm not worried about it.

I think that dating in high school should be for fun, and not really taken seriously. We still have the rest of our lives ahead of us. How many teens nowadays are getting married right out of high school? I don't think nearly as many as back in the good old days.

So, here's to love, and the rest of our lives. May everyone find somebody to love for the rest of their life.

Boom Went The Burrito

Yesterday all of Tomorrowland was evacuated due to a potential bomb scare. A cooler-like case was left by someone, and people took the precautionary cases to make sure it wasn't a bomb. The APD and bomb squad were called in, Tomorrowland was evacuated, and they began their search....only to find out it WASN'T a bomb....but a cooler full of burritos. Now, here's some things on this:

• Only in Southern California will people take a cooler full of burritos into a theme park.
• Only in Southern California will people LEAVE their cooler full of burritos, just like they probably left their couch on I-5 the other day.
• Why was it burritos? Because this is socal, and we love our burritos.

and finally:

• the burritos were probably bought at the taco bell/mobile mart/starbucks right across the street, along with a pair of knock off ray-bans and a small bottle of Corona for the uncle of the group.

NOTE: This is all out of pure fun, and not intended to offend anyone. If you do find this offensive, please, do not hesitate to send me an e-mail explaining why you feel that way.

email - jacobmatthew1992@aol.com

Official "Born Again" Newsboys Music Video

It's A Whole New World...Well, Almost.

Just got word that Disney's "Broadway" show, Aladdin, will be extended longer than it was supposed to. The was supposed to be cut August 15th (which is also when that area of the walkway is going to start getting that lovely new track for the trolleys), but now has been extended indefinitely. A show version of the popular Pixar film Toy Story was supposed to take it's place, but that's obviously been put on hold...for now.

I personally hope that Toy Story stays where it should: under the bed with the rest of Andy's toys. I think Disney could replace this classic show with something better. I recently tweeted with the mysterious Boy 33 about the subject of a show replacement, and we both nicely came to somewhat of a disagreement on Mulan. I think it could work, and would at least be better than the Toys from under the bed. The songs aren't as strong as other films, but if done right, could be really memorable. Here's an idea of some scenes.

• Reflections song scene - theater darkens, soft pink spotlight opens on Mulan stage right. Above the audience, Chinese lanterns lower from the ceiling, She starts singing, as the rest of the stage slowly illuminates. Song ends, full stage fades to black, leaving Mulan in just a single soft pink spotlight, after a few seconds, fade out, next scene.
• I'll Make a Man Out of You - stage has orange and yellow lighting, soldiers in line. Yao starts trying to climb a pole on stage left. He falls, soldiers laugh, Shang gives them a stern look. They stand back at attention, and Shang starts the song with some martial arts, and begins singing. Towards the end of the song, cast extras in full armor come down the aisles of the theater, still singing, and practicing their "Training".
• A Girl Worth Fighting For - Stage left enter group. Song starts, and they begin to march around the stage. Once getting to the women in the rice field, girls in working clothes and baskets dance around the aisle, the guys ogle them, they bow, and giggle. The song ends abruptly with the realization of the burned camp. The backdrop smoothly transitions from the greens and whites, to the reds and blacks of the burned village. buildings on the side of the stage will have a burning effect similar to the burning logs in Pirates of the Caribbean.
• The final fight scene would be a grand scene, and how to explain it from start to finish I can't do, as I haven't thought this out all the way, but one part that sticks out to me is when Shan-Yu and Mulan fall with the building support, over the crowd. This would be a hidden effect until used in the scene. there'd be two sets of actors for this scene (2x for Mulan, 2x for Shang, 2x for Shan-Yu). Mulan and Shan-Yu would be fighting in and out of the building, until one of the supports falls over the audience. They'd be strapped into harnesses, but overall, it'd be a very intimate scene, allowing things to happen in front of, around, and above the audience.
• And with Mushu, I think a puppeted character would work, and the modern jokes would be used with him as the comic relief.

Time will tell with what they add to the Hyperion, but here's hoping they keep the toys under the bed. Otherwise, I'll bring my friend Sid to the opening show.

Where's Chuck?

I started doing this not too long ago, and I'd hope to get it started with others too. I recently have started taking photos of my Converses wherever I'm at. First it was Yosemite, then L.A.X, then Disneyland. Wherever I go, I'm going to take a photo of my Chuck Taylors, and post them. If you want to join in, feel free to send me a pic at my e-mail ( jacobmatthew1992@aol.com ) with the subject letting me know its for the blog, and I'll post it! I'll give you acknowledgement of where you went with your shoes (I.E. - John D. went to The Golden Gate bridge with his chuck taylors).

Here's the beginning shots of many photos to come.

Lutz the Klutz

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. This dude has got people wrapped around his little nerd fingers. How many times has Al actually gotten things right, without having to go back, and revise what he originally said? It's starting to annoy people. I understand that with Disney, things are always subject to change, but when someone states something as fact, or comes across that way, and then it changes, it leaves that person standing there looking like a complete fool. For example, the showpass. I'm pretty sure Disney would have come out by now saying this is what we're doing with the guests, in order to get most of us ready for it. Most people will need some explaining, even with a new name. People don't normally think it's the same concept as fastpass. They hear "showpass", and think it's some new concept, when in reality, it's the same as a fastpass for a ride.

A lot of the stuff this dude comes up with is clever, but I really doubt most of it's going to come true. I'd probably start to trust him a little bit more if he stated upfront that this is what I have heard, until we see fact and evidence from Disney themselves, take it for what it's worth. But nope. This dude comes across with his monthly newsletters as fact, and it will happen. That's why I trust Blue Sky Disney so much more, because they're upfront about things. Honor Hunter and his crew of miscreants release info about things and state that its something that could be coming, but we have to wait and see if it does or not.

Its a no harm no foul deal with them. But it seems to me that Al states things, then it doesn't happen, and he has to go back and cover his tracks.

I guess it doesn't matter in the end, because Disney's going to do what they do best: creating magic. And the fans that be, will stand on the sidelines and over analyze, and criticize their every move.

Big City In A Small Town

I just had a thought...I'm a big city guy, stuck in this small town, with small town people, who really don't get me. I like music most people here don't like, I dress like a SoCal surf bum, and others, more like dope-skater, or cowboys. It seems like Bakersfield is a toilet bowl for people here. They never go anywhere. There's the elite few who make it out of this town, and they're the lucky ones. I'm going to be a lucky one, because I'm not staying in this hick town.

There's great people here, but for the most part, its the same, stereotypical rednecks, who drink on a Saturday night, then wear their Sunday best, and sing Hallelujah with the rest of the choir the next morning. It's crazy how people justify their actions.

Seinfeld Trailer - "George" RE-CUT

The McLintock Rodeo

You Seriously Just Did That?

I was just on Facebook, and there was post from a friend at my old school bragging that they had just hacked the school's internet and got onto facebook. I couldn't help but laugh. I looked on their friends list, and sure enough, they are friends with not only the dean of women, but the president of the school as well!

If you're going to try to do something you're not, keep your trap shut until WELL AFTER you got away with it! I mean, there's stuff I've done that I've yet to tell people about. It's nothing bad, just clean fun. In fact, I think I'll spill the beans now. It's been all too long.

• "borrowed" the dean of mens golf cart after school one time. drove to the lockers and back, parked it right where I picked it up.
• One time when my parents were out of town on a trip, my friend was up, and we were facebooking. He/she said they wanted some In-N-Out. I agreed. He/she ended up driving all the way out to my house (30 minutes from town), and brought me a chocolate milkshake at 1AM. We ended up hanging outside on the back deck just talking about stuff. We never did anything stupid, just sat, talked, and drank milkshakes.
• hacked the PC system myself at school. Downloaded 3 CD's and checked my facebook/twitter/Micechat.
• snuck out of the house a few times to go get a soda down at the 7-11.

Some people just don't get the fact that in order to get away with things, you need to keep your mouth shut.

One With Nature.....dude....

Got Water?
POINT!
It was crazy windy up there!!!

The familia chillin'
Bridalviel Falls

asian tourists rock.
Doe...a deer....a female deer...
Gotta pee yet?
Tina you fat lard...get over here and carve your name in the log! gosh...
Reflecting window shot!
I really, really, REALLY want to base jump off of that.
ooohhhhh.....arrrrtttssyyy
Converse: FTW!

The Tide's Are Changing...

Coincidentally, I decide to watch Pirates 3 tonight...after the film I check
Blue Sky Disney, and low and behold, Honor Hunter has an update...
this time, about the cast of Pirates Four. Great read on what to expect from the main characters. I can not wait to see yet another installment in this series, and if Disney ends up making a channel directed towards boys, I'd hope that they make a rather legitimate series on the tales of the boyish Jack Sparrow. But that's a long shot from now, and far reaching dreams.

Ridin' The Storm Out

Here's some shots of the weather today. It just all of a sudden hit us...pretty crazy.

What a Colorful Date

It's official. The wonderful World of Color is set to debut June 11th We all kind of figured it would, since the Nightastic events officially kick off that day. The summer fireworks show Magical will be above the skies at Disneyland, while the little sister park gets to have the new toy. Unfortunately, the Electrical Parade is not here this summer, as it's traveling across the nation to the swamplands of Florida to alleviate a small bit of stress of having a nighttime parade, and the WoC. Crowds are still going to be a problem though, and Disney's going to have a lot of fun playing "Cattle herd" with 9,000+ guests cramming in Paradise Park and Paradise Pier to see this aquatic wonder. Here's hoping they can find the best possible way to work out moving people around before and after shows.

Out With the Rough, In With The Smooth...hopefully.

Looks like the Matterhorn is getting new trains. I took a quick shot of one (without realizing what it was) while in line last Saturday, and last night, a photo leaked of one on the track untarped. The untarped photo is via @mousewait's Twitter, and the tarped photo is mine.

It looks like the new trains are going to be single seating, and have a lapbar. I personally like this, as I enjoy riding by myself for the most part. But for the people who love the intimacy of riding close to the ones they wish to protect against the yeti, well, they're going to be a little upset. Overall, they look really nice, and I can't wait to see if they help smooth out the rough patches on the ride.