OBB Weekly - 1-15-19
Every day is a gift. I lost my Lolo, grandfather in Tagalog, six years ago. He lived with leukemia for many years. In his memory, I signed up for my first half marathon with Team in Training benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that took place Saturday, January 12, 2019. It was at Walt Disney World in Florida. As a Certified Disney Travel Agent, it was perfect for this One Busy Bee. I was able to visit parks I have never been to before, do something big to keep Lolo’s memory alive and hopefully find a cure and help fund treatments for those with blood cancer. It has been an amazing journey.
Are you cold like me all the time?
What is the hottest and coolest place you've been to?
Another thing I saw were groups, besides the Team in Training, groups. I was traveling with a total of four adults and it was a lot of fun. I saw groups with matching but personalized shirts, backpacks and even groups from Brazil and Italy. Be sure to think about recruiting friends and family to join you your vacation. Group rates usually include discounts and special incentives. Plus, dividing the cost of a more spacious hotel room or suite helps keep costs down. Let me help you with this. More the merrier!
Solo travelers are big trend recently. Do you prefer it?
If so, what kind of travel do you like to do alone?
If you HAD to choose, would you prefer to have a Disney character or Elvis marry you?
Other spots I recommend getting reservations at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom. Dine in the grand hall, the West Wing or another room, plus you get to meet the Beast! I was super excited. It’s an excellent costume. The food was fantastic and three courses with the gray stuff. It’s delicious!
Outside of the park, go to The Boathouse at Disney Springs. Kim has the best crab cakes I’ve ever had. The poke, mussels and my filet mignon was fantastic. Cocktails were creative, service by Scott was fantastic, there was live music and we sat in a speed boat! So cool. I can go on and on about Walt Disney World’s food like the lazy river. Sign up to get notices of these posts in your inbox by adding your email using the form on the left hand side.
What is the most unique dining setting you've encountered?
In regards to fundraising and supporting a non-profit, I am still waiting to hear back from Wonder Dog Rescue in San Francisco. They do a lot with Boston Terriers and I miss my Bevo so much. I might do another Team in Training event but I’m not sure. I will sign up for the Teal Run again benefiting ovarian cancer research. Kim’s late mother had ovarian cancer and there are very few fundraising events to support this particular kind of cancer. If you know of any, please do let us know. Kim has already signed up for her third 60-mile Susan G. Koman walk later this year. Sponsor her HERE.
It wouldn’t be One Busy Bee-like of me if I didn’t mention other recent goals. Besides my #goalby40 of having property on Maui, I have added buying myself a white 911 Porsche. And I have a goal of earning that incentive trip to Mexico from Stella & Dot. Would you like to host a trunk show and earn $100s in free jewelry and accessories for having a girls’ night? Contact me! My best friend said she’d love to be my plus one. We would leave on her birthday but she has to help get me sales. Maybe that will really motivate her to get her passport! If you haven’t gotten yours, what are you waiting for???
What is your dream car?
What motivates you?
Would you like to go for a spin in my (soon-to-be) new Porsche sometime?
TRAVEL
Florida gets cold! I initially packed shorts and planned to run the morning after our arrival with my running partner, Nelson, who also signed up with Team in Training. Our friend, Sandra Eudy, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease last year. With the time difference, I didn’t make the run. It was a bit ambitious of me. With the long day ahead of exploring the Magic Kingdom Disney Park. It was best that I didn’t and avoid the risk of getting sick for the half marathon. I doubled up on layers for that day and eventually rocked my unique Disney Princess tank tops the following two days. Thankfully it wasn’t 46 degrees the morning of the run. The sun came up and it didn’t help my time but I’m glad it wasn’t super cold. Be sure to check the weather often and pack accordingly. Like in San Francisco, dress in layers. It’s better than bringing a big North Face jacket everywhere.Are you cold like me all the time?
What is the hottest and coolest place you've been to?
CONCIERGE
My time as an on-site Concierge has come to an end. However I am still able to sell my employer’s products. At Walt Disney World, there are so many options. One thing I did notice was Cast Members, what Disney calls their employers, walking about the park as personal guides. If being a Disney expert is your desire, let’s talk about adding this to your trip.Another thing I saw were groups, besides the Team in Training, groups. I was traveling with a total of four adults and it was a lot of fun. I saw groups with matching but personalized shirts, backpacks and even groups from Brazil and Italy. Be sure to think about recruiting friends and family to join you your vacation. Group rates usually include discounts and special incentives. Plus, dividing the cost of a more spacious hotel room or suite helps keep costs down. Let me help you with this. More the merrier!
Solo travelers are big trend recently. Do you prefer it?
If so, what kind of travel do you like to do alone?
EVENT PLANNER
I would LOVE to work a Disney wedding! Disney does such an amazing job of creating a unique experience and having your dreams come true. Everywhere I turned had beautiful backdrops, space that didn’t need too much work to transform into a fantasy destination and their customer service is great. Whether you’re looking for a small elopement, grand wedding or elopement, Disney has it all. I even saw a couple on the half marathon that stated they were on their honeymoon. Quite the active future is ahead of them. I would be happy to be your Wedding Planner & Coordinating Cast Member.If you HAD to choose, would you prefer to have a Disney character or Elvis marry you?
FOOD
Plan to get a Dole Whip if you haven’t had one. I first tried it at Disneyland in November as my roommate, Kim, loves them. I got mine as a float with pineapple juice. This time at Animal Kingdom, I opted of not getting one as I wasn’t too thrilled with my initial experience. But I had several bites of Kim’s and finished off Sandra’s as I think it’s better without the extra juice. I now know how I like it. I also recommend pre-ordering the all food items at the parks if it’s available. Why wait in line? You’ll just hangry!Other spots I recommend getting reservations at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom. Dine in the grand hall, the West Wing or another room, plus you get to meet the Beast! I was super excited. It’s an excellent costume. The food was fantastic and three courses with the gray stuff. It’s delicious!
Outside of the park, go to The Boathouse at Disney Springs. Kim has the best crab cakes I’ve ever had. The poke, mussels and my filet mignon was fantastic. Cocktails were creative, service by Scott was fantastic, there was live music and we sat in a speed boat! So cool. I can go on and on about Walt Disney World’s food like the lazy river. Sign up to get notices of these posts in your inbox by adding your email using the form on the left hand side.
What is the most unique dining setting you've encountered?
MOTIVATION
Now that I have been to four Walt Disney World parks and Disneyland recently being more knowledgeable with first-hand experiences and finished my first half marathon without stopping, I am motivated and feel I can do anything when I put my mind to it. I went far - far east on the other side of the country and 13.5 miles to be exact. What now? Well, a Disney Cruise Line experience will most likely take place in 2020 and Nelson will be joining me on the next Bodybuilding.com challenge. I have a week-long Fiji familiarization trip in a few weeks and Melbourne, Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard the Princess cruise ship, Golden, in March. I am motivated to get this body in great shape. I have made it a goal to get back down to 18% body fat but I want to see some major changes. Once I have recovered from this soreness, I will be back at the gym before work. Want to join us on this journey? Before photos are needed to posted to your bodybuilding.com account by the last Sunday of January. Join us!In regards to fundraising and supporting a non-profit, I am still waiting to hear back from Wonder Dog Rescue in San Francisco. They do a lot with Boston Terriers and I miss my Bevo so much. I might do another Team in Training event but I’m not sure. I will sign up for the Teal Run again benefiting ovarian cancer research. Kim’s late mother had ovarian cancer and there are very few fundraising events to support this particular kind of cancer. If you know of any, please do let us know. Kim has already signed up for her third 60-mile Susan G. Koman walk later this year. Sponsor her HERE.
It wouldn’t be One Busy Bee-like of me if I didn’t mention other recent goals. Besides my #goalby40 of having property on Maui, I have added buying myself a white 911 Porsche. And I have a goal of earning that incentive trip to Mexico from Stella & Dot. Would you like to host a trunk show and earn $100s in free jewelry and accessories for having a girls’ night? Contact me! My best friend said she’d love to be my plus one. We would leave on her birthday but she has to help get me sales. Maybe that will really motivate her to get her passport! If you haven’t gotten yours, what are you waiting for???
What is your dream car?
What motivates you?
Would you like to go for a spin in my (soon-to-be) new Porsche sometime?
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