Haha ok one more update before I get to Las Vegas :P
3 DAYS!!
Today I packed my suitcase and carry on bag. I won't be adding anything more to them because I've packed so much already.
Check in
Traditions dress x1
Stockings (traditions) x1
Socks x8
Underwear x14
Bathers x2
Boardshorts x2
Denim shorts x2
Gym shorts x1
Leggings x1
Jammies x3
Cast top x1
Tops x6
Pool dress x1
Dresses x4
Heels x1
Ballet flats x1
Granny shoes x1
Thongs x1
Sunnies x2
Shoulder bag x2
Care bear :p
Solution for contacts x2
Contacts (month use) x5
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Hairspray
Nail polish + kit
Make up
Body wash
Cleanser, toner & moisturiser
Razor
Shampoo & conditioner
Argan oil
Sunscreen
Sea salt spray
Moisturiser
Hair bands & slides
Perfume
Deoderant
Beach towel
Hand towel
Bath towels x2
Power adapter x2
Laptop & camera cords
Hair straightener
Photos
Carry on
Wallet
Phone
Laptop
Camera
Puzzle books
Travel binder (documents, itineraries)
Colgate travel pack
2011/2012 diary
Travel book
Hairbrush
Reading book
Handbag
So that's everything! Hopefully I'm not missing anything important...
My role may also be changing at Disney, but I won't know that until next week so I'll keep you all posted :)
xo
My countdown
Friday, July 1, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
1 week!
I leave in just 7 days.
It seems so crazy but I'm still not excited. I think the cold weather here is just taking away my motivation lol I am so over days where the high is 8 degrees. Bring on Las Vegas!! It's around 40 degress there at the moment.
So what has been happening...we received some more documents to read and sign. Then we had to pay a housing fee. Oh and get another police check because the AFP has decided they are only valid for 6 months instead of 12. I think that's it...sorry my blog isn't very detailed with this whole process.
Aus Jess and I finally decided on our tours for LA and Vegas. This is what we are doing:
http://www.starlinetours.com/los-angeles-tour-2A.asp
http://www.starlinetours.com/los-angeles-tour-7W.asp
http://www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/indian.htm
Ok, I'll probably update next from Las Vegas!
xo
It seems so crazy but I'm still not excited. I think the cold weather here is just taking away my motivation lol I am so over days where the high is 8 degrees. Bring on Las Vegas!! It's around 40 degress there at the moment.
So what has been happening...we received some more documents to read and sign. Then we had to pay a housing fee. Oh and get another police check because the AFP has decided they are only valid for 6 months instead of 12. I think that's it...sorry my blog isn't very detailed with this whole process.
Aus Jess and I finally decided on our tours for LA and Vegas. This is what we are doing:
http://www.starlinetours.com/los-angeles-tour-2A.asp
http://www.starlinetours.com/los-angeles-tour-7W.asp
http://www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/indian.htm
Ok, I'll probably update next from Las Vegas!
xo
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Express Pass.
Hello!
So today Jess and I spoke about getting Express Passes for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It's a pass which lets you skip the lines once per ride. Because we are going during peak season the price was $95USD for both days. After chatting about it we decided to buy them because that way we get to go on all of the rides, take some extra time shopping and then decide which rides we want to go on again. Hopefully it's worth it haha.
I also paid my housing fee ($100USD) for Disney last night. A room has been reserved for me :D Yay. I just wish they would assign roommates before we get there. It would be great getting to know someone a little bit before living with them. Oh well!!
Until next time x
So today Jess and I spoke about getting Express Passes for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It's a pass which lets you skip the lines once per ride. Because we are going during peak season the price was $95USD for both days. After chatting about it we decided to buy them because that way we get to go on all of the rides, take some extra time shopping and then decide which rides we want to go on again. Hopefully it's worth it haha.
I also paid my housing fee ($100USD) for Disney last night. A room has been reserved for me :D Yay. I just wish they would assign roommates before we get there. It would be great getting to know someone a little bit before living with them. Oh well!!
Until next time x
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Insurance and other stuff.
Hi readers!
The last time I blogged I spoke about my visa. Since then I have organised my insurance. Cover More is apparently the best, but the most expensive, so everyone is getting it price matched at The Flight Centre. I ended up only paying $850 for insurance worth around $1600. Pretty happy about that.
Today I will be picking up 6 months worth of contacts to take with me. Mum will send over another 6 months worth to me in December.
I also booked a dentist and doctor appointment before leaving too.
There isn't much left to organise...which is making me think that I have forgotten something really important haha.
I've been trying to suss out who wil be my housemates on the facebook page but not everyone posts so it's kind of hard. Whoever they are they, like me, will be over 21 and doing the 12 month program.
41 days to go!
Bye x
The last time I blogged I spoke about my visa. Since then I have organised my insurance. Cover More is apparently the best, but the most expensive, so everyone is getting it price matched at The Flight Centre. I ended up only paying $850 for insurance worth around $1600. Pretty happy about that.
Today I will be picking up 6 months worth of contacts to take with me. Mum will send over another 6 months worth to me in December.
I also booked a dentist and doctor appointment before leaving too.
There isn't much left to organise...which is making me think that I have forgotten something really important haha.
I've been trying to suss out who wil be my housemates on the facebook page but not everyone posts so it's kind of hard. Whoever they are they, like me, will be over 21 and doing the 12 month program.
41 days to go!
Bye x
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Visa interview.
Yesterday I had my visa interview. It went well :) It should be arriving in the mail tomorrow along with my passport.
Anyone going for a J-1 visa, don't stress! It's not scary at all.
I arrived at the US consulate half an hour early and waited in line until I was called into a room where all I had to do was enter my name and passport number into a computer and walk through a metal detector. They will give you a name tag with a barcode on it. After that I was escorted upstairs to where the visas are issued. It didn't take long for my number to be called to the window. The man asked for my important documents and asked what role I was doing at Disney and then told me to sit back down and wait for my number to be called again. I waited for just under an hour but my number was finally called and I went to a different window. I was asked where I would be working and if I study. I replied yes and showed the man my uni transcript. I was then told to take a seat and I would be called shorty to pay for my visa. That is all! Very simple. As long as you are eligable and remember your documents it's pretty cruisy.
Now all I have to do is buy insurance :D
56 days!!
Anyone going for a J-1 visa, don't stress! It's not scary at all.
I arrived at the US consulate half an hour early and waited in line until I was called into a room where all I had to do was enter my name and passport number into a computer and walk through a metal detector. They will give you a name tag with a barcode on it. After that I was escorted upstairs to where the visas are issued. It didn't take long for my number to be called to the window. The man asked for my important documents and asked what role I was doing at Disney and then told me to sit back down and wait for my number to be called again. I waited for just under an hour but my number was finally called and I went to a different window. I was asked where I would be working and if I study. I replied yes and showed the man my uni transcript. I was then told to take a seat and I would be called shorty to pay for my visa. That is all! Very simple. As long as you are eligable and remember your documents it's pretty cruisy.
Now all I have to do is buy insurance :D
56 days!!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Never ending paperwork...
I just finished booking my visa appointment :D
Let's just say I wouldn't wish that amount of paperwork on anyone! But now it's done I can sit back and relax....just kidding. Now I have to gather a ton of supporting documents haha yay...
My appointment is booked for the 11th of May. Originally it was for the 23rd but more appointments became available so I opted for the first one. You never know, they may think I'm dodgy and then I'd have to make my way back to the Melbourne consulate all over again. So to prove I am there to indeed travel/work I need to provide the following:
Bye :)
Let's just say I wouldn't wish that amount of paperwork on anyone! But now it's done I can sit back and relax....just kidding. Now I have to gather a ton of supporting documents haha yay...
My appointment is booked for the 11th of May. Originally it was for the 23rd but more appointments became available so I opted for the first one. You never know, they may think I'm dodgy and then I'd have to make my way back to the Melbourne consulate all over again. So to prove I am there to indeed travel/work I need to provide the following:
Purpose of trip to USSufficient fundsProof of return (Half done)Academic recordPassportDS-2019DS-160Issuance feeApplication receiptSelf addressed platinum express post envelope
Bye :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Welcome packs!
My welcome pack arrived 2 weeks ago :D
So that was very exciting.
My pay for lifeguard is the shallow water rate which is a huge relief because I did not want to end up guarding the wave pool! lol. Way too stressful.
I'm hoping to book my visa interview for the 9th of May but I might have left it too late so I'll just have to wait and see.
I still have to buy insurance and try to gather some spending money haha but everything seems to be working out well :)
Only 70 days to go! 9 short weeks. I'm so nervous but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I don't want to waste.
Anyway. I will update soon about my visa interview.
Bye :)
So that was very exciting.
My pay for lifeguard is the shallow water rate which is a huge relief because I did not want to end up guarding the wave pool! lol. Way too stressful.
I'm hoping to book my visa interview for the 9th of May but I might have left it too late so I'll just have to wait and see.
I still have to buy insurance and try to gather some spending money haha but everything seems to be working out well :)
Only 70 days to go! 9 short weeks. I'm so nervous but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I don't want to waste.
Anyway. I will update soon about my visa interview.
Bye :)
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