Here's what's been going on recently...

Customs was interesting. He wasn't happy with my answer as an orientation or conference. When I was flipping through my folder to get the letter out from Lam Canada, he told me to just answer the question. I know he was just doing his job, but it was really intimidating and I don't like being judged. For some reason he was happy with what I gave him (I don't remember what it was) and I did make it clear through my answers that I was not getting paid.

I went through customs in Toronto. So it was nice to have that off my mind for the flight to Miami. Besides the flight attendents, I felt like the youngest person on the flight! The rest were seniors and retirees. And two young families! Florida is the place for snow birds and cruises! My seat was in the fire exit aisle and I was so excited. Then the flight attendant asked me if I wouldn't mind switching with a tall gentlemen! I said yes, but was disappointed...I'm tall too! But when I saw him standing, he had to be at least 6'6! He commented that I was tall, and I said he was taller. His wife bought me a drink and so not to be rude, I traded it in for food...$6 worth...Air Canada sure knows how to make money! There were personal tv's for each seat with choices of movies and news and tv shows to watch. It made the flights seem shorter.

When I got to Miami, Kiki took me out for dinner for Cuban food. It was good! Another orientee was there and Kiki's mother. Kiki is the mobilizer. I was exhausted and having trouble taking it all in. We drove around for a bit and were shown some sites, then we went to Kiki's house. We chatted a bit and despite the 2 hour time difference, I went to bed at 11pm eastern!

We slept in until 9am and then went for Cuban coffee...it's like a shot of espresso...yummy. Then toured around to different places. Miami seems to be rich in Cuban/Latino culture. But many of the trees are fairly young since hurracaine Andrew destroyed a lot. Kiki's Mom was driving us around. It was nice to be a tourist and be able to ask questions and see things. Even though it was quite windy it's still warmer than Calgary! Even at 9pm it's warm!!

This morning we start at 8am, but breakfast is at the hotel earlier than that. The office is about a 5 min. walk from the hotel so I don't think it'll be too rushed.

Have a wonderful week!

Blessings,

Julie