Hope

Hope

We didn't know each other
Until one day
We met on a bench
That changed our lives

Before I was closed
Didn't know the truth on life
Now I am open
There is meaning to my life

Our friendship is tough
Things are never the same
We rarely see each other
Since we are so far apart

I just saw you
But I miss you even more
Our lives are changing
They can not be stopped

You are getting two jobs
I am just getting one
We live across country
Taking two different paths

What if this is it
as things are splitting apart
What if I never see you again
How will our lives end up

I told you I wouldn't remember you
one year from now
I hope I was lying
and I will ten years later

Will you remember me
Will I remember you
If we never see each other
ever again

I don't know what will happen
I am scared to death
I don't want to lose you
Yet I can't hold on

I hope things will work out
As they always do
We are in Gods hands now
And he knows what to do

Couple New Photos

I added a couple new photos of Salsa Tequila Bar in the Florida Mall. I needed to take photos for a group project.

http://www.mikekaman.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=24

mike

Cleveland Cavs

Be sure to watch the Cleveland Cavs tonight on ESPN at 8PM so you can Witness LeBron James!

Mike

Gaylord Palms Photos

I have posted photos from the Gaylord Palms here in Orlando. The resort is quite amazing, which features three indoor atrium's. With streams, ponds, and trees throughout the whole building, it makes it seem like you are outside, while you are actually inside! Here are the photos:

http://www.mikekaman.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=23

-Mike

Touchdown Turnaround

Touchdown Turnaround

An incredibly funny video made by some friends at my school.

Kate Kaman's Growth Rings

Kate Kaman's Growth Rings

If you are into art sculptures, then you have to view this new sculpture by Kate Kaman.

Expedition Everest Walk Down

Today I went to Animal Kingdom with some freinds, which the park turned out a little bit more crowded than expected. At first Expedition Everest had an hour wait, but then by around 4 (the park closes at 5) it was down to only 30 minutes. It was just me and a first-time rider, so we decided to wait for front seat. The 30 minute wait went by quick, we discussed the ride, looking at all the envirnmental objects, and talked about classes.

So get on the ride and we are both enjoying it, afterall Everest isn't my favorite coaster, but it is starting to grow on me. The breaking of the track really freaks out my friend, but it is a cool feature and she starts to enjoy going backwards on the coaster. We then entered the next scene where we would go forward again. This is where the Yeti breaks up the track, however I noticed we may be delayed a little. As the Yeti was nearing the end of his segment, the turntable had yet to move to the portion of track that would led us straight. After the Yeti was done doing his thing, I figured we had a short break while there was a problem in the station and we just couldn't advance. However, it turned out to be a more serious problem. Maybe it had something to do with it being built by Vekoma...

After a couple of minutes go by a Cast Member announces to remain seated until future instructions are givin to us when someone arrives. Immediately we determine they are sending people up to walk us down. After a couple more minutes, three Cast Members (along with others who looking like maintenance and a manager) arrive to escort us down. They start to unlock the lapbars from the back of the train forward and exit the riders. They then kept the riders on the stairs until everyone was out of the train, which didn't take very long, and then started to escort us down. Since we were in the front seat, we were the first guests in the group to walk down.

The interior structure was incredible. The actual coaster and mountain are two different structures, which make for an interesting internal system of supports and beams. There were only two portions in which we could see inside of the mountain, as the staircase itself was enclosed. Walking to the stairs at the top was just a short walk. All the internal lighting was on and everything was clearly labeled and marked. We then had to walk down the 16 flights of stairs to the bottom of Expedition Everest. Once we arrived, I could see all the different internal tunnels of the stucture. I could easily view where different scenes where and the location of the tunnels. We then exited the structure through two doors and outside along the final break run into the exit station. Upon us leaving everyone was handed a Fastpass to ride again, the only downside is they expire in two weeks.

Overall the evac of the ride was very well ran and went incredibly smooth. All the Cast Members knew what to do and were all very helpful. When they first entered our area they shouted hello and asked how everyone is doing. No one ever said to everyone that we will be walking down, but they immediately started to unload the train once everyone arrived. It gives me more confidence in the Disney staff and their training in the event of a real emergency ever happens, whether that be on a ride or in a park itself. We were never left sitting for long without knowing what was happening.

Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World is turning out to be a nice park, and Expedition Everest is another fantastic Disney attraction.

-Mike

Helicopter over Orlando Photos Posted

Photos I took while on a helicopter ride over Disney and Sea World have been posted. The feature some very unique shots of MGM Studios, Epcot, Downtown Disney, Sea World, Discovery Cove, and some other tourist areas.

Check them out here: http://www.mikekaman.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=21

-Mike

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Photos Posted

I have finally finished going through the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth photos from September 5, 2006. The photos were taken from the area around America in the World Showcase. As you can tell, I have the photos organized by date, meaning I hope to take more phtotos in the future.

Enjoy! http://www.mikekaman.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=20

-Mike

Started Editing...

I started to edit the Illuminations photos I took at EPCOT. I have around 100 photos, so I'm about half way down, but I hope to get them up by the end of the weekend. After these are up I still have photos from the helicopter ride and Animal Kingdom. Most likely I will get to another park too this weekend, so I may get even more photos!

-Mike

Animal Kingdom

I just got back from Animal Kingdom. All I did was ride the Safari, but I got some amazing pictures. I'm really excited to get them up, as the next three sets of pictures (Illuminations, helicopter, and Animal Kingdom) are really going to give me a great start for the photo gallery.

Check out the gallery at www.mikekaman.com/gallery

-Mike

Helicopter Ride

Yesterday for my birthday I went on a helicopter ride over Epcot, MGM Studios, Disney, Sea World, Discovery Cove, along with some other places. And knowning me, I took my camera along and got about 80 pictures. I still have the Illuminations photos to put up along with these now. To make things even more fun, I may be going to Animal Kingdom tonight really quick.

-Mike

EPCOT Photos

Last night I got out and took some photos of Epcot. Right now I don't have a whole lot up, mainly just some of Spaceship Earth and some of World Showcase. I'm working on some more right now of both of those, then I have TONS from Illuminations I hope to get up late tonight.

Check them out here: Gallery
http://www.mikekaman.com/gallery/

-Mike

Welcome to Blogging 101

I dug up this blog back from 2005 that I started. I'm not really sure what the previous posts are about, but I'm not sure if I'm going to delete them, mainly so I can see how some stuff will affect the entire blog. If you don't know who I am, my name is Mike Kaman. I am in charge of the operations around here, but thats about all you need to know.

Have a safe flight.

Mike