As you all know, I have been stuck in Citywalk, like a redheaded step-child...out of the loop and forgotten. :(
A little badgering and complaining...and I have a date that I will be back in my home area on the 18th. Praise Jesus! (and the Harry Potter loving angels in heaven).
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day! Our air went out...so I am considering going to the store just to get cool...
Monday, May 10, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
In the Dark
So, interesting/harrowing day at work today. First of all, I was not having a great day to start with. Woke up to the next door neighbor's hammering something in the connecting wall...for about half an hour. Then woke up again later feeling quite sick. Thought about calling in, but didn't. I need the hours after all.
I get to work, and I am out in the sweltering heat for my eight hour shift, with only a thirty minute break. At the end of my shift, they come to get my money, and the lights go out. Not just at my location, but in ALL OF CITYWALK. WTF? So the cash register is down (as are all the lights) so my money could not be taken, so I had to wait with the cart and cash register...and wait...and wait. The power finally came back on about thirty minutes later.
The register came back on and froze...so I had to manually count down my drawer and do all the paperwork that goes along with that. I was out an hour later than expected.
The only funniness to come out of this is that when they came to take my money the first time, the manager tripped on a cord...and all the power went out at the same moment. LOL! Of course, it was not his tripping that did it, but it was a funny coincidence. :)
I get to work, and I am out in the sweltering heat for my eight hour shift, with only a thirty minute break. At the end of my shift, they come to get my money, and the lights go out. Not just at my location, but in ALL OF CITYWALK. WTF? So the cash register is down (as are all the lights) so my money could not be taken, so I had to wait with the cart and cash register...and wait...and wait. The power finally came back on about thirty minutes later.
The register came back on and froze...so I had to manually count down my drawer and do all the paperwork that goes along with that. I was out an hour later than expected.
The only funniness to come out of this is that when they came to take my money the first time, the manager tripped on a cord...and all the power went out at the same moment. LOL! Of course, it was not his tripping that did it, but it was a funny coincidence. :)
Monday, May 3, 2010
More Fun Ahead
Universal Orlando is gearing up for the opening of the WWoHP...and more training is ahead for me. :) I can't wait! I hope everyone out there is making their plans to come to Orlando for the Grand Opening, or at least dreaming about it. I can't wait for the waiting to be over...it feels like it has been a life time since the WWoHP was announced, and then the opening date...and it's almost here! Just a little over a month and Muggles from all over the world will be walking the streets of Hogsmeade. I have a huge nerdy smile on my face right now. :)
Have a great day!
Have a great day!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Harry and His Relationship with His Parents
In my rereading of PoA I have noticed something. You see...PoA is really the first book in the series where Harry learns alot about his family all at once, through the issue with Black.
When Harry thinks of his mother, he is always very emotional. This obviously comes from the fact that she died for him. In PoA this is amplified since the Dementors make him hear his mothers final moments. So for Harry, Lily = emotional.
On the other hand, when Harry thinks of James, it is more of a friendship line of thought. He does not ever really focus on the fact that James died for the family as well, instead he focuses on his time before his final moments. Harry hopes to be just like James, and is proud when he measures up to James' achievements. He seems to forget, or overlook, most of the time that James sacrificed himself for the family as well. He died for Harry and Lily. Harry seems to only focus on his mother's sacrifice. I think that this basically gives James the short end of the stick.
Also, in this line of thinking...did James also dieing for the family give Harry double protection? I know that D'dore mentions that Lily sacrifice flows in Harry's blood, but wouldn't James' sacrifice do that as well? I know that if this is the case, then Lily should have had protection as well, since James died before her, and I'm assuming for her as well as Harry, but perhaps it is the double protection that worked for Harry. Maybe he needed both parents sacrifice to keep him safe and this is why one person's death (James) did not protect Lily at the time. Or perhaps it is b/c Lily is an adult and able to defend herself if she wanted too.
I know this is alot of thoughts in one blog....sorry!
Have a great rest of the weekend!
When Harry thinks of his mother, he is always very emotional. This obviously comes from the fact that she died for him. In PoA this is amplified since the Dementors make him hear his mothers final moments. So for Harry, Lily = emotional.
On the other hand, when Harry thinks of James, it is more of a friendship line of thought. He does not ever really focus on the fact that James died for the family as well, instead he focuses on his time before his final moments. Harry hopes to be just like James, and is proud when he measures up to James' achievements. He seems to forget, or overlook, most of the time that James sacrificed himself for the family as well. He died for Harry and Lily. Harry seems to only focus on his mother's sacrifice. I think that this basically gives James the short end of the stick.
Also, in this line of thinking...did James also dieing for the family give Harry double protection? I know that D'dore mentions that Lily sacrifice flows in Harry's blood, but wouldn't James' sacrifice do that as well? I know that if this is the case, then Lily should have had protection as well, since James died before her, and I'm assuming for her as well as Harry, but perhaps it is the double protection that worked for Harry. Maybe he needed both parents sacrifice to keep him safe and this is why one person's death (James) did not protect Lily at the time. Or perhaps it is b/c Lily is an adult and able to defend herself if she wanted too.
I know this is alot of thoughts in one blog....sorry!
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Monday, April 26, 2010
So Sorry!
Sorry that I have been a bad blogger. :( School is winding down, so I am dealing with exams, and my family and friends have all come down to visit in one big rush these past couple of weeks. I promise to be more attentive. :)
In park news, they are now starting to light up Hogwarts castle at night, so that is awesome and beautiful. I am currently working in the CityWalk area of the resort until Potter has some more activity (as in work hours)...lets just say that CityWalk is not my favorite place. Sure the people are nice, but I am still outside, when I was supposed to be in a busy store, and the carts outside are totally dead all day. I am supposed to be getting experience in a busy place, and I am in a slower spot than Lost Continent (my original work location). But enough whining...I have a job.
I am working through the series a bit slower than usual right now, and I am only on PoA at the moment...as I mentioned, school and visiting has had me bogged down. However, I steal my Potter moments every chance I get. I just finished listening to MuggleCast Episode #196, and it was wonderful as always. (Keep up the great work guys, if you read this).
Love to all my fellow fans,
Samantha
In park news, they are now starting to light up Hogwarts castle at night, so that is awesome and beautiful. I am currently working in the CityWalk area of the resort until Potter has some more activity (as in work hours)...lets just say that CityWalk is not my favorite place. Sure the people are nice, but I am still outside, when I was supposed to be in a busy store, and the carts outside are totally dead all day. I am supposed to be getting experience in a busy place, and I am in a slower spot than Lost Continent (my original work location). But enough whining...I have a job.
I am working through the series a bit slower than usual right now, and I am only on PoA at the moment...as I mentioned, school and visiting has had me bogged down. However, I steal my Potter moments every chance I get. I just finished listening to MuggleCast Episode #196, and it was wonderful as always. (Keep up the great work guys, if you read this).
Love to all my fellow fans,
Samantha
Friday, April 16, 2010
Starting Over
I am starting my re-reading of the series, from 1 to 7, as I have not done this in quite a while. I had not read SS since my last read through, and I had forgotten the wonder and excitement of the book.
All the awesome feelings come through the pages. I remember being 9 years old (almost 10) and reading SS. Flashlight under the covers...not being able to put the book down until it was done. DH came out when I was in college, and I was still doing the same thing, sans flashlight. This book series has been with me for over half my life...i AM the Potter Generation...and those of my age, who started the obsession back in '98...you know what I mean. Potter is a brother, a friend, the one person who was "there" all the time. I can always pick up Potter on a bad day and escape. None of my problems, or friend's problems...just Harry and his adventures.
Through adolecence we all feel alone at some point, and Harry is there. In High School when you don't quite fit in, you know you would at Hogwarts. In college, when the world is changing so fast, Harry is constant.
I know to the the casual fan this may sound silly, and to the Potter Hater, this all sounds crazy, but it is the truth, and Potterheads like me can back me up. Potter is a love that never fades for the true fan, and Potter is the soup for my soul.
Just had to vent all that. :) I am all nostalgic from rereading SS.
All the awesome feelings come through the pages. I remember being 9 years old (almost 10) and reading SS. Flashlight under the covers...not being able to put the book down until it was done. DH came out when I was in college, and I was still doing the same thing, sans flashlight. This book series has been with me for over half my life...i AM the Potter Generation...and those of my age, who started the obsession back in '98...you know what I mean. Potter is a brother, a friend, the one person who was "there" all the time. I can always pick up Potter on a bad day and escape. None of my problems, or friend's problems...just Harry and his adventures.
Through adolecence we all feel alone at some point, and Harry is there. In High School when you don't quite fit in, you know you would at Hogwarts. In college, when the world is changing so fast, Harry is constant.
I know to the the casual fan this may sound silly, and to the Potter Hater, this all sounds crazy, but it is the truth, and Potterheads like me can back me up. Potter is a love that never fades for the true fan, and Potter is the soup for my soul.
Just had to vent all that. :) I am all nostalgic from rereading SS.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Did D'dore Hang onto "For the Greater Good" All His LIfe?
YES
Dumbledore may have not continued thinking of "wizard dominance being for the muggles' own good," but the idea did continue in his life (DH, pg357, U.S paperback). When our beloved D'dore and Grindlewald were buddy buddy, he thought that "any harm done would be repaid a hundredfold in benefits for wizards." When he neglected to tell Harry the whole truth so he could be a lamb for slaughter, he thought the same.
Even with all of the pain in his life, he was a champion for love. However, he still can not trust. Many readers think that Harry would have still made the sacrifice willingly if he had known the details. However, it seems that D'dore did not trust anyone enough to put all his information "eggs" in one basket. So instead, Snape had some, Harry had some, the Order had a few, and even Grindlewald got to have some of Dumbledore's thoughts and feelings entrusted to him. But Dumbledore would not trust anyone totally.
Point blank: Dumbledore should practice what he preaches. Love includes Trust, total trust.
NO
Dumbledore knew that he had been wrong in his youth. Befriending Grindelwald brought about horrible things in his life, and he gave up on the Hitler-like thoughts right away.
Dumbledore did not tell Harry everything he suspected because Harry was already burdened enough, whatever the reasons he gives at Kings Cross. The same can be said with Snape, or the Order. Knowing all of Dumbledore's thoughts and feelings would be overwhelming. Even D'dore has to filter himself with his Pensieve, as we see several times in the series.
Harry had to learn some things on his own, not just have someone tell him, "oh, by the way, you have to willingly die." Harry can not complete his hero story without the quest to understand life, and ultimately leave it behind. Also, Dumbledore was worried that his "hot head might dominate...[his]...good heart" and that he would try to use the Hallows as he did.
Bottom Line: Dumbledore shows his love by not telling Harry everything; it has nothing to do with the greater good.
MY HUMBLE OPINION
I will admit that after reading DH, I was none too happy with my favorite headmaster. It seemed to me that the greater good had never really left D'dore after all. The way he had kept Harry in the dark seemed like an old man's failing. However, looking at it from as non-emotional a standpoint as possible, I can see the other side of the coin as well. Dumbledore was trying to protect Harry from his mistakes and still help him as much as possible. My opinion, Dumbledore was simply doing the best he could, which was neither horrible or great.
Dumbledore may have not continued thinking of "wizard dominance being for the muggles' own good," but the idea did continue in his life (DH, pg357, U.S paperback). When our beloved D'dore and Grindlewald were buddy buddy, he thought that "any harm done would be repaid a hundredfold in benefits for wizards." When he neglected to tell Harry the whole truth so he could be a lamb for slaughter, he thought the same.
Even with all of the pain in his life, he was a champion for love. However, he still can not trust. Many readers think that Harry would have still made the sacrifice willingly if he had known the details. However, it seems that D'dore did not trust anyone enough to put all his information "eggs" in one basket. So instead, Snape had some, Harry had some, the Order had a few, and even Grindlewald got to have some of Dumbledore's thoughts and feelings entrusted to him. But Dumbledore would not trust anyone totally.
Point blank: Dumbledore should practice what he preaches. Love includes Trust, total trust.
NO
Dumbledore knew that he had been wrong in his youth. Befriending Grindelwald brought about horrible things in his life, and he gave up on the Hitler-like thoughts right away.
Dumbledore did not tell Harry everything he suspected because Harry was already burdened enough, whatever the reasons he gives at Kings Cross. The same can be said with Snape, or the Order. Knowing all of Dumbledore's thoughts and feelings would be overwhelming. Even D'dore has to filter himself with his Pensieve, as we see several times in the series.
Harry had to learn some things on his own, not just have someone tell him, "oh, by the way, you have to willingly die." Harry can not complete his hero story without the quest to understand life, and ultimately leave it behind. Also, Dumbledore was worried that his "hot head might dominate...[his]...good heart" and that he would try to use the Hallows as he did.
Bottom Line: Dumbledore shows his love by not telling Harry everything; it has nothing to do with the greater good.
MY HUMBLE OPINION
I will admit that after reading DH, I was none too happy with my favorite headmaster. It seemed to me that the greater good had never really left D'dore after all. The way he had kept Harry in the dark seemed like an old man's failing. However, looking at it from as non-emotional a standpoint as possible, I can see the other side of the coin as well. Dumbledore was trying to protect Harry from his mistakes and still help him as much as possible. My opinion, Dumbledore was simply doing the best he could, which was neither horrible or great.
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