On Friday, I FINALLY got a group together to go to Islands of Adventure with me for the sole purpose of seeing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. After waking up at 5AM, picking up Kristen and meeting Mindy and Randall at her house, we were off to Orlando. We got an amazing parking spot (I've never gotten that close) and waited in line to pick up our tickets. Of course we got stuck in the line with the slowest ticket dealer (what do you call these people?) in the history of IOA. After waiting about 45 minutes, we were finally inside. Naturally, we basically ran to see the Harry Potter world and upon entering I felt like I was 12 years old again. Hogsmeade was exactly how I imagined it. Our plan of action was to wait in line for Ollivander's first because that line was supposedly the longest in the park. Tried Butterbeer (frozen is better) and was amazed with how good it was. After waiting about 2 or so hours, we were finally inside. I do not want to give too much away for those who haven't been, but I can say I got goosebumps during the display. Walked away with a SICK wand (Neville's to be exact) and we were off to the Forbidden Journey in Hogwarts castle. The castle itself was amazing and after waiting quite a while we finally got on the ride. This ride was one of the best rides I have ever been on and I felt like a small child constantly smiling in bewilderment the entire time. Beats Spiderman out of the water (plus, it is a bit scary as well). After that, we went on Dueling Dragons (renamed Dragon Challenge) where little was changed except the entrance to the ride. Zonkos and Honeydukes had to be the least impressive parts of the park, but still were a great experience (although immensely overpriced).
Of course we managed to ride everything we wanted to at least once and headed back to Jacksonville, first stopping at Chilis (which never gets old). Ended up getting home around 2:15AM extremely exhausted, but had an amazing day.
The rest of the weekend was pretty relaxing, caught up on some good tv shows and spent the day with my parents.
I finished Drops Like Stars by Rob Bell last night, but was actually a little disappointed with the book to be honest. Has anyone read this? I would love to discuss his writing style/message.
Still working on the Colbert book (which is hilarious I might add). I think it's important to treat everything in it as a joke and/or sarcasm. I already have tabs on some of the hilarious quotes. I'm thinking about making a quote wall or something like it for my new apartment. Maybe print a whole bunch out (funny and inspirational) and covering a bulletin board with them so if someone comes to my room and likes one, they can just take it and keep it.
Looks like I am going to yet another concert when I get back to school and I am extremely excited. I'm going to see Wakey Wakey and Matt Hires at Common Grounds in Gainesville with Christina, Meagan, and Kelsey. Anyone else is welcome to come, the tickets are super cheap! (I think $8)
I think I will start my Supreme Courtship book after I finish with Colbert. The book looks like something exactly up my alley. Basically a satire about the Supreme Court with fictional justices including a reality tv judge to name just one.
Here are some photos from Islands of Adventure.
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