This is based on a real trip I am making in Jan next year. Bella is me and Edward is Robert Pattinson. I thought of what would happen if I met Robert Pattinson, what would I say. Then I had a dream about it.
Arriving at Sydney International was not a major struggle since we stayed at the hotel nearby and the hotel van dropped us off. Its 4am but I am buzzing with energy. Finally after months or gruelling training and working I was almost there. My dance school is having a tour in the US, performing at Disneyland and other theme parks near Los Angeles. The tour is 9 days including touristy stuff and workshops with leading dance schools. Then when most of the dancers leave my mum is flying to meet me at LAX and we will travel around together. That's right; I'll be in the USA for almost a month. My family has come to send me off and it reminds me of when I went on exchange for a year many years ago in Austria but that is a story for another time.
I have my huge purple suitcase to check in which has winter clothes, costumes and Australian souvenirs for all the people who will invite me to their homes. I also have in that suitcase my stage makeup and hair stuff, normal clothes and room for shopping. I am bringing my carryon luggage of a handbag and backpack filled with valuables, iPod, things to read, travel information and things I couldn't fit in the bag. I am wearing the Lee Academy Disney Tour uniform, Ugg boots and carrying on a jacket. It's so funny, yesterday was 35˚C and in the middle of summer and I'm going to winter. That's the opposite when I went on exchange.
I find the rest of the group and we all check in. Mum goes and gets me some breakfast and a hot chocolate because I'm starving. Soon it's time to say goodbye to my family and enter the ________. We all decide to look at Duty Free shop to see if there is anything we need.
Soon it is time to board the plane. I still can't believe I'm going to Disneyland. I am thrill seeker and love the big scary rides but also the cute kiddie ones. I'm also wondering what Hollywood and LA will be like and if I will meet any famous people or Aussies living over there (it's so easy to pick up the accent).
*Plane Ride*
The 17 hour plane ride took forever. I watched a couple of movies, dozed off, had my meals, read my magazines and listened to my IPod. After we get off the plane, get our luggage and go through customs without any issues, we were picked up by our Tour Director and driven to our hotel. It's called Howard Johnsons Anaheim and it is down the road from Disneyland. Oh my goodness, I am in California.
We put away our things and have dinner and have an early night because tomorrow is a full day of fun.
*Next Day*
I almost fall out of bed when I hear my alarm. I do my morning routine of exercises, shower and get ready. Then we went to Goofy's Kitchen for a character breakfast. I wonder if they want us to become blimps and not be able to get into our costumes tomorrow. I am going to have to train so hard later. There is every breakfast food you have ever dreamed and were never allowed to eat at home.
After gorging ourselves we went to Disneyland. I decided to go on the baby rides first so I don't throw up. The lines weren't so bad. The rest of the day was filled with thriller rides, features and Disney characters.
*Next Day*
I got up early because it was our performance and workshop. We arrived at Disney after a healthy breakfast and went behind the scenes to the Dressing Room. There we put on our stage makeup, did our hair and stretched and warmed up before our costumes. Our performance was 20 minutes so I took extra care with the stretching. It was Australian themed and had different dances and songs to it. It was so amazing being up there on the stage. We actually drew in a large crowd. I think some must be Aussie because they were singing along to 'My Island Home' by Christina Anu. After that amazing rush we went back stage and were told we were going to be in the street parade. That was awesome and it felt like being a kid again standing there with my favourite Disney characters.
Later we had a Disney Workshop where a few of the choreographers from the main performances and parades taught us some routines and showed us how life would be being a Disney Character.
*Next Day*
Today we are going to Hollywood. There are so many things I want to see, if we don't get time, I'll make sure I'll do it later with my mum. Our tour starts at Mann's Chinese Theatre, where all Premiers happened. After seeing it in 'Singing in the Rain' I wanted to go. We looked through and there was memorabilia everywhere. Afterwards we saw the stars and handprints. I took photos of most of the oldies.
There was a bunch of people walking up to this guy who looked like he was about to run. Oh my goodness. That has to be Edward Cullen. He looks at me and it looks like he is pleaing for me to not make a scene or to help him. I will choose the later. Using my most Ocker voice and slang a belt out, "Crikey, Cousin Gary, how ya goin mate?" and I run and give him a hug and whisper "Play along" so he knows I'm not some lunatic. "I haven't seen ya in yonks. When ya gonna come Down Under?"
Using my peripheral vision I notice people losing interest but there is a scary group of cougars waiting to pounce on my left. Time to bring in the big guns. Remembering I brought my Australian Cap in my bag complete with corks (hey it's for fun and I wanted to see how many people believe that we where them daily), I took it out and placed it on his head saying "Mum said you wanted me to bring this for you. It's a bit small but ya can give it to Sammy."
Wow I'm getting good at making stuff up on the spot. I know he probably thinks he looks like a tool because he does but he asked for my help. I raise my eyebrow as if to say what ya gonna do about it. I squeak in surprise when he hugs me and says "Thank you. Tell your mum I love it." I couldn't help it so I crack up laughing. He joins in and we look like big tourists, the cougars leave. Mission Accomplished.
My alarm beeps which indicates that it's time to meet up for the Movie Stars Tour. I quickly rip out a piece of paper and write my name, number, email and that I am here with Lee Academy and give it to him. I give him a kiss on the cheek and thank him for letting me have my fun. Again he surprises me with a hug and says the most heartfelt thank you. "I have to go on a bus tour but if you need me to rescue you or make fun of you, you have my details and I'm Bella by the way Mr Cullen". I wave good bye and go to the meeting place. I stumble over and when Erin asks if I'm okay, I start to freak out. Did that actually happen? Did I make fun of a very famous actor? He was happy and thanked me, I won't be arrested right?
*Beep Beep Beep*
Oh I have a message. It says "Bella you forgot your hat. Thank you for before. Gary"