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For the first time, I saw the classic films Godfather Part I and Godfather Part II. Initially, I did not want to see it because of the violence involved, but as I kept seeing it come up as one of the best films in the century, I became curious.

It did not take long before I was captivated and completely immersed. The story was intricately developed and the symbolisms were quite profound. The actors Marlon Brando and Al Pacino aided greatly in the development of the characters.

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BEFORE THE TRIP:

  1. Check hours to the park

  2. Get tickets ahead of time

  3. Pack up

    • sunscreen

    • hats

    • sunglasses

    • walking shoes

    • backpack to carry essentials

    • toys

    • jacket

    • shorts

    • cameras

ONCE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD:

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disney

Yesterday’s Disney blog introduced admission, parking, and planning for large groups and children. Today’s will be on organizing time for Disneyland attractions, dining, and shopping.

Attractions:

  • Use Fast passes ( Disneyland resort homepage, Mouseplanet)

    This is a way for you to do other things, while a ride time is reserved for you. All you have to do is go to the select rides with Fast pass areas, insert your admission ticket and return at the time on the ticket.

  • Ride Max Software

    Allows you to schedule your attractions so that you spend the least amount of time in line.

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Disneyland Monorail

After numerous trips to Disneyland and research from former cast members like my boyfriend, here are some tips that I found to be helpful in maximizing your fun time at Disneyland. This will be a 2 part series! Today’s will focus on admission, parking, and planning for large groups and children.

Admission:

  • Buying your tickets ahead of time can save you the hassle of waiting in line at the ticket booth. You can purchase tickets, as well as annual passes at grocery stores such as Vons and Ralphs. In addition, you can purchase tickets online through the Disneyland Resort homepage

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Disneyland

The mickey waffle at the Carnation Cafe on Main Street

As winter break approaches, many are planning to go visit family, go on vacations, etc. For those of you who live in California or are planning to visit Anaheim with children this is a blog to help you!

BEFORE THE TRIP:

  1. Check the hours to the park beforehand, as times can vary depending on special events or day of the week.

  2. Pack up

    • sunscreen

    • hats

    • sunglasses

    • walking shoes

    • Backpack to carry essentials

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cyber monday

Today is Cyber Monday!

  1. No waiting in line

    Unlike Black Friday, for Cyber Monday, shoppers can rejoice in their computer chair and just click the mouse at leisure. No need to stand in line or camp out hours before store opening. Unless that’s someone’s idea of adventurous fun, most can do without the hassle.

  2. Great online and internet deals- another day for discount shopping

    There are extra special deals that hit the cyber shopping network. For example, these are some possible bargain holiday gift ideas.

    Breville 2-in-1 Panini Press Sandwhich Maker - SG820XL
    Josh Groban Noel Limited Edition CD + bonus DVD
    Kai Perfume Body Butter
    Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
    Warmbat Unisex Kangaroo Classic Short Sheepskin Boot

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Gene Autry Museum

Part of the way I relax and manage stress is by taking short, fun day excursions. No matter where you live, there are great areas to visit. Recently I took a trip with my boyfriend to the Autry National Center Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, California. We took about two hours to explore the museum.

These were the great highlights:

  • Learning that Gene Autry was the singing cowboy

  • Saw the various awards including the Platinum Columbia record that Gene Autry won.

  • Seeing the the Gene Autry Guitar

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Man vs. Wild

This is one of my favorite shows on the discovery channel! Bear Grylls, a former British army special forces unit officer, takes you on an survivor adventure from the Florida Everglades to the Scotland Cairongornes. His amazing display of survival skills can leave you in awe. Bear shows how nature can give clues to finding which way is north or south, as well as how to make shelter. Sometimes the scenes are quite graphic and the foods he has to eat are disgusting. This show captivates you on all levels because he shows you that the impossible can be done. Bear not only emphasizes the physical aspects, but the mental aspects as well. In order to survive, one needs endurance, mental stamina, mental strength, will-power, self-determination, perseverance, courage, and positive thinking.

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USC vs. UCLA

At the first USC vs. UCLA football game in 2005



Tommy Trojan's Horse

One of the last appearances of Tommy Trojan’s horse




As the first couple of weeks of college life starts once again, so does the college sports season. If you hate sports and hate going to sports game then this blog does not apply directly to you! However, it can be a glimpse into why people might like to go to a sporting event.

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Glitter Text Graphics


If you have not seen or read any of the Harry Potter movies/ books, I highly recommend them.

Harry Potter books 1-7

Harry Potter years 1-4 dvd





SPOILER WARNING




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With the recent release of 7th and final edition of Harry Potter and the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the world seems to be filled with Harry Potter Fans. I am just one of those fans trapped in the world of wizardry. I found that it is a book filled with imagination and fantasy, but talks of real-life issues and values. Here are some key points:

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