XC TRIP BACK

I'm in Colorado--after a 16 hour drive ALL BY MYSELF. Lol.

Thank you Adi, for talking to me on the phone for an hour and fifteen minutes.

I am working on editing my fiesta mission, which I had an absolute BLAST doing! Social Activism month video should be coming soon-- I just have to punch it out while on the road and before my deadline!! Crazy times--

Be sure to vote for my howcast video and now I have to get back to work-- working on 2 more videos as well!

CONTESTS CONTESTS CONTESTS~

FiestaTune UP

My buddy Julia and I ran some errands today--she got a blue lollypop from the bank. Excitement!

Today was a strange day for the Fiesta. It was kind of a strange day for me as well. Not strange in a bad way, strange in a way that is like an out of body experience. Not the kind you might have if the anesthesiologist doesn't do the meds the right way and you're present for your surgery, the kind where you're like--is this my life?

Okay-- Now I'll explain.

Yesterday, I didn't realize it was Thursday until it was too late. I didn't sleep well Wed. night. I had something on my mind, but couldn't really pin point it.

Thursday, at about 12 pm, I realized what had been keeping me up all night: the 10am appointment to have the Fiesta worked on (3000/ 3mos check up). GREAT JOB ALEXIS.

Andrew, my "Mission Control" dude, helped me out. He scheduled a tune up for this morning at 9am. This worked out perfectly.

When I went out to get into the Fiesta, there was something in the window. A card. Someone had left a card in the window regarding "alter-eko" an alternative fuel-eco friendly company. The card has a note and a phone number. Though I'm pretty certain I cannot use their fuel, actually I'm 100% sure, it is pretty cool and pretty weird to have a card waiting in the driveway on my car. I feel slightly violated--but in a good way.

Now I have to tell you about the Perry Ford guys in Santa Barbara.

Want to feel like a goddess? Drive a Fiesta into Perry Ford on Hitchcock Way in Santa Barbara CA. I'm going to give the dudes there MAJOR props. They treated me like I OWNED Ford. Actually they treated me better than that--like I was the daughter of the person who owns Ford. You don't fuck around with the daughter of someone who owns anything, she knows the ropes and how to manipulate them. (Any daughter does for that matter.) The guys at the Ford Service department were über excited to have the 2010 Fiesta drive into their station.

Dean Severson, the Service Advisor was amazing. He and Dennis Cummins took care of me and the Fiesta. Thanks you guys, you did a great job and made getting a tune up incredibly easy!

(So many play on words--insert a "that's what she said" where ever you want.)

To see where I took the car-- visit www.perryauto.com

Segways

I would just like everyone to know that my Dad and I had an amazing time doing the Segway Tour in Washington DC. I am arduously working on editing the footage and piecing together a video for the Fiesta Movement.

Things to come:

• Me in a ridiculous pink helmet
• Segways
• DC Monuments
• My Dad being hilarious.
• Fiesta

Stay tuned! :)

1st Mission Video!

My 1st Mission-- COMPLETE!



Hope you enjoy it!

Final Four with the Fiesta

(Early morning--at least I obviously showered)

I took the Fiesta to Salem Virginia for the Division III Women's Lacrosse National Championship. The journey was long and we didn't receive the results we had anticipated. As Forrest Gump would say, "That's all I have to say about that." 

I took route 50 from Easton to Washington D.C. My directions took me to I-66 which begins on Constitution Ave. in downtown D.C. I didn't know this until I was pleasantly surprised but encroaching on monuments, museums and government buildings. 

(The National Gallery of Art)

(Washington Monument)

(Constitution Ave.)

The 6 hour journey allowed for plenty of pictures as well as exposure for the car. I enjoyed music, viewing monuments and there was even a Civil War Re-enactment at one point! Crazy! I was harassed by some Southerners who were not fancying my Northern styled talk, which is fine because I didn't like them either.

Due to my liberal politics and my "Northern" tendencies, traveling to Salem, VA is one of my LEAST favorite things to do. My predisposition leans toward being an independent, feminist, environmentalist, and creative person who is easily bored by this part of the world. Sorry, Salem, you probably don't like me either, we're even. 

(This poster has me on it! I'm the top right girl with the bun!)

We didn't win the Championship, but it was a good seal on my Lacrosse career and I was surrounded by fantastic people who I love dearly. 

PS

MY PARENTS SURPRISED ME AND THEY MADE MY  [OTHERWISE] CRAPPY DAY BETTER!!! :) 

Fiesta In American Idol Video

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My Fiesta is Spoiled

In the past month, the Ford Fiesta that I won has been treated with more care and better treatment than my Acura has ever received. 

I have had my Acura since 2004 and it is a 1999 edition. It has seen it's share of bumps and dirt. The Fiesta has now seen it's share of vacuums and suds. I make sure it is clean and tidy. 

I am sorry Acura-- I don't feel a lurking presence from a higher authority in our relationship-- the Fiesta has a stronghold.

Here is some footage of the cleanliness of the Fiesta. Enjoy.

Shout out to University Car Wash-- I go there to get the car cleaned and vacuumed. 

I took the Fiesta for some fuel. I love that I have a gas card for 6 months, it's a huge perk! The card is amazing and the car only needs gas like once a week! I haven't taken any long trips, but I didn't even have to fill up until I reached Easton from Northern Jersey! Sweet digs.

The push-pop door for the gas tank is really fantastic as well. There's no cap for the tank, so there's no crawling under the car, getting gasoline on your hands, grease marks on clothing, or chances of someone peeing in the tank. There's a tiny latch that closes when you pull out the hose-- that's what she said--Gross.

Exxon has this little television screen that has CNN on when you pump gas. I don't think this is necessary. Granted--it could inform a person of news of an attack (thinking post 9/11 world...blah) or of the death of a celebrity, but honestly, is it that worth while? I don't think it is. I don't like 24 hour news stations. I think it's bogus to have them. You should read the news, listen to it on the radio or catch it at the specific times, preferably on PBS. But that's just me. 

Also-- when you're about to hear a story-- your tank is full and the news stops. Can't it just wait until you turn your car back on, get home, or maybe receive and update on your iPhone/Blackberry?

The next time I get gasoline it will be for my adventure to Salem VA to see the NCAA Division III Championship weekend! 

Mission

Mission Page

Gif of Me by Adi

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More to come from our Baltimore Adventure in the Fiesta! 

Technical Difficulties ARE NOT FUN

I have been quite busy for the past 3 or 4 days, I'm not sure which because they are seriously blurring--signs of having fun-- YES. 

This weekend was CRAZY! I went to NYC to join the beginning of the Fiesta Movement, met my fellow "Agents" as well as some of "Mission Control"; we all had a BLAST! 

Here's a sneak peak of some of the digs--

Cute face at the end right? Jealous? Keep reading-- (lol)

After an evening of meet-n-greeting, dinner, and presentations, we headed out to this dive bar and celebrated our accomplishments as well as generally--the night.

I am currently working on uploading photos, editing video and trying to catch up with all of the events. If you'd like to see my pictures and comments thus far, visit my flickr page, my Fiesta Movement fanpage on Facebook (if you're not my friend--invite me! I love new friends in my network!), follow me on twitter or check out the official Fiesta Movement page to see my updates as well as all of the other "Agents'."

If you have any ideas of cool adventures on which to take the Fiesta--LET ME KNOW!! I can only take it in the United States and I will have set missions starting in May, BUT, I would love to have content to share and I need Momentumn and feedback!! Let me know what YOU think!

Thanks everyone for your support and patience! :)

YEY FIESTA!

Working on a fiesta video, pic uploads, taking new pics of the Fiesta tomorrow as well as hitting up the old stomping grounds of SSPP Elementary school-- any of my "teacher readers" here's a shout out to you! I'll be stopping by in the morning with the car so be sure not to take a personal day!

Beginning of Fiesta Weekend!

The Fiesta Weekend has begun!
I hit the road this morning.

Sadie, pictured above, came along for the ride...along with my Mom and Dad. We left the house to get me to the Amtrak station in Wilmington. They were going to Erin's (my sister's) lacrosse game in Baltimore today, so Sadie was along for a big adventure.

Dad drove, Mom "rested" and I was hanging with Sadie, singing some tunes.

Due to the lacrosse game, my parents left me in the caring hands of my Godmother--Aunt Adi. She dropped me off at the train station at the appropriate time. :)

Little cousin Sara came too!

I rode on train 88 and met some really cool people! One guy, Lenny, is a make-up artist and he has worked all around the world with all types of people. He has also met Isabella Rossellini and Martha Stewart!

I'll be posting updates of the Fiesta Weekend as they happen! It will make things a little more exciting, keep you up to date as well as help me to reduce the sizes of entries! haha

Be sure to check twitter too! lex112884

Here's a video of me at my hotel room...documenting the "stuff" HAHA.

Funny/Cool Picture Day

Today was a beautiful day filled with Sunshine and cool pictures.

Julia stole my RayBans--cool dude.


Okay-- so it turns out that my camera has a delay of like 2 seconds and because of that, I was
taking a picture of Julia running in her self-picked outfit, but ended up taking a picture of a child falling. Sorry J-dawg. I ran over to her right away--she was and is fine. I'm not that bad. Lol.
The funny "self-picked" outfit. Julia got dressed today simply because she could wear her apron "all day"

Same delay--better effect.

Adi and Byron's candle leaked out the side because the other candle melted it. I think it looks like it's spewing. I like this picture.

Today has been a great day. Julia and I were outside most of the day, I went for a run, I did laundry (which I hate, but love to get done), and now I'm watching 30 Rock.

The Fiesta Movement begins Sunday! I'll be taking pictures and blogging! Stay tuned...it's almost here!!

Fiesta Pictures

Here is a link to the NYC Car Show on flickr.com



There will be more coming soon--but of MY FIESTA!!! :)

Ford Fiesta Movement update

So--
I just received info about the Fiesta Movement weekend next week--in NYC!!! I love NYC!!
I have 2 packed days of training and driving... I can't wait!

Stay tuned like an AM radio-- only on THIS station! :)

PS
The serious one is my sister, Erin. She's not really that serious, she's " fron' in'. "

Artilce about Fiesta Movement

This article:
"Ford Names 100 Fiesta Movement 'Agents' to Hit The Road, Find Adventure, Share Experiences"
alludes to the missions that we will go on.

Missions with a purpose

After the vehicles are delivered, the Fiesta Movement agents will receive notification about their upcoming missions, which will be based on monthly themes. With six themes in all, the first theme agents will create content on is travel. Each of the 100 agents will choose an individual mission, which will send them on an adventure to engage with people in their Ford Fiesta.

Partnering with Ford on its campaign is Undercurrent, a digital think tank headquartered in New York City, and AMG, a Colorado-based partner of Undercurrrent. Both companies are schooled in creating long-term relationships between customers and brands and focused on creating experiences that are not only relevant and useful, but entertaining.

"We're engaging outside sources that live in this space to make sure we are pushing the limit as far as we can," said Fontaine. "By working with them, we will maximize the exposure of our content online, while at the same time receiving valuable feedback from the agents about our new car."

I can't wait to go on the missions!! :)

Fiesta Movement Agent Page

Don't forget to check out my profile @ http://fiestamovement.com

This profile links you to all of my pages as well as keeping you connected with my fellow 99 agents! I got word from "Mission Control," a.k.a. Andrew Rinke, today that I will be taking the train from Wilmington, DE to NYC on Sunday the 19th and driving back Monday the 20th in my NEW SILVER FORD FIESTA!! I can't wait! I'll take pictures the whole time and keep you guys updated! I can't wait!! :)

Be sure to also check out my new Facebook Fan Page for the Fiesta Movement!

The posts will start to get more interesting when I take the trip and get the car... I promise! :)

Facebook Fan Page for Fiesta Movement

Be sure to check out my facebook fan page for the Fiesta Movement!

Wall Street Journal & Fiesta Movement!

The Wall Street Journal has released an article about the Ford Fiesta Movement!

I found out through my new "Fiesta friend" Hilary McHone. She was actually pictured in the article!

Check out the article...

WSJ


...as well as Hilary's profile
Fiesta Movement

New Fiesta Movement Page!

I am jet lagged yoooooo---
But waking up at this early hour (11:30) has already proven that indeed, the early bird gets the worm.

There is a new Ford Fiesta page!!

www.fiestamovement.com

I've directed you to the agent page, which includes yours truly!

Check out my profile and feel free to explore my other pages!

I'm excited, as you can probably tell. I'll probably blog about my L.A. trip tonight or a little later--I'm still recovering and I have to do some work today--heavy lifting. I'm a beast. SIKE!