Post It Video

Here is my latest contest entry starring my friend Carol, Me and the Fiesta. Enjoy!

Oh, there will be a voting period on Youtube for the video, I'll update it when I know where to send you! :)

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

FIESTA MISSION 3! :)

This is Fiesta Mission 3: Fashion and Style of Santa Barbara CA! :)

This video is a little different than what I've done before. I tried some new techniques and held some interviews. I did the whole thing on my webbie and one shot with my mac camera. I need to get some sound equipment!! Probably should find a better camera too...but this is HD so w/e!

Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you like it! :)



Please visit my video at howcast.com as well! I need views and thumbs ups! HELP ME WIN CASH FOR COLLEGE! I'll explain my tuition thing laterrrr... for now... FIESTA!!!

DC MISSION COMPLETE!

New Mission COMPLETE!

After plenty of crazy days and nights of not having ANYTHING go right...

HERE'S THE VIDEO!



Next Mission:

Coast along the "American Riviera" in Santa Barbara reviewing the styles and fashions. Discover what makes the styles uniquely Santa Barbara.

If you're in Santa Barbara-- LOOK OUT! I'll be analyzing your fashion sense~!

Made The Local Paper--OH YEAH!

I awoke, today, to the sound of my Mother's beautiful voice on the other end of my cellphone (after the heart attack startling ring of course) telling me that I made the local paper! Now, this being said, it is not the first time I have made the paper. Oh, no. I have made it for several events. 

There was the time in Plattsburg where I was 2 and sleeping like a little angel--Front Page bitches. There was the time I was caught at a party--police blotter fools [insert gangsta voice]. There was the many sporting events in which I partook that granted me spots in the Sports section of the glorious Star Democrat-- But today, I have made what might be hailed as the most important section in any Republican based paper-- the BUSINESS SECTION. 

That's right. Here it is: 

Easton resident chosen for new Ford Fiesta marketing campaign

Published: Sunday, May 24, 2009 4:15 AM CDT

DEARBORN, Mich. Easton resident Alexis Morrell was recently selected to be one of 100 "agents" of the Fiesta Movement, a six-month-long social media campaign for the Ford Fiesta, the new fuel-efficient small car that goes on sale next year.

Morrell, a travel journalist, will test drive a European version of the Ford Fiesta for six months and relate her experiences through a variety of social media platforms.

I like to think that if either of my grandfathers were still alive, they would have flipped DIRECTLY to this article. They would have been proud and then teased me for being an "agent," probably told me about shows in the 1960s about agents and then been impressed that "travel journalist" was in print. It's much heavier that way.

I earned a certificate from the Travel Channel Academy last September that warrants my title. If you doubt it, I'll get my Mom to show you that paper. It's glossy, pretty and signed by a producer--it counts. lol.

Also- I am.

So thank you Fiesta Movement. So far I have earned: A car, some amazing and amazingly talented, new friends, notoriety, exposure (oo la la!) and a gas card! 

 

PS

Me: "Mom, now all I have to do is make the arts and lifestyle section!"

Mom: "You could make the Editorial, but you'd probably have to sound like a Republican."

Me: "Yeah, I don't think they want to hear what I have to say about their right wing slant."

Mom: "So what are you doing?"

Me: "Laying low, recovering from a sinus thing."

Mom: "Oh, really?"

Me: "My ear and nose were clogged yesterday and--"

Mom: "--Oh! That's you're sister beeping in. Gotta go."

Erin--Today you win. But I was in the paper.

1st Mission Video!

My 1st Mission-- COMPLETE!



Hope you enjoy it!

Busy Week

I have been shooting fiesta footage, editing and working on various other activities this week. I have been extremely busy but I hope to get back to writing a good blog soon. Stay tuned! The Mission will be available soon! :)

http://fiestamovement.com/agent4

American Idol Fiesta Video

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My Dad sent me these videos which feature the Fiesta in them!! Thanks Dad!

Fiesta In American Idol Video

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New Fiesta Car Was Video

Took the Fiesta to get a nice bath.

Adi's Fiesta Post HAHA

Now I'm a smurf! Check out Adi's blog about this picture. Lol

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! 

Jason's Shoutout

Jason Martin gave the Fiesta and me some major props on his blog. 

Check it out here : Grayscale

Woot! 

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 

It's been rainy all day-- but I stood outside to take some pics of the Fiesta.

I also wore some festive gear today. My shirt that Jeff brought me from Mexico. 

Jeff's Nacho Libre masque, his MX belt and a piñata. PS Jeff-- I'm borrowing your Nacho Libre masque, your MX belt and a piñata. 

Now all I have to do is have some food and drinks and my holiday is complete! :)

Mission!

I received my first mission for the first month of the Fiesta Movement!

I'm really stoked about the mission and CAN'T WAIT to complete it.

I don't want to tell everyone what it is quite yet. I will give you a hand full of hints.

#1. It involves the Fiesta (DUH) and travel (DUH DUH)

#2.

#3. Friends, family and pets will be involved-- CRAZY TIMES!

#4. Things will continue to get "...Curiouser and curiouser."

Lax Fiesta Weekend

This weekend was a crazy time for me. 

Most of our alumni from Salisbury came down to get their lax on. Seeing these girls is always a treat. I don't get to see them very often and when we all get together--things get nuts. 

I brought the Fiesta to the event and everyone was thrilled to see it. Questions flew through the air like jets. I didn't have much time to react, so I grouped them together, told them what it is all about and then had Jason take some pictures of us.

The game was fun and so was the Fiesta.

Jason Martin

(Photo courtesy of Jason Martin)

I posted a blog yesterday about Jason Martin, and photos he took of the Fiesta. I would like to take this opportunity to re-blog about the incident because that blog was lame--and the event--was NOT.

I was really excited yesterday because Adi invited me to go to eat sushi before our normal NBC Thursday night line up (the highlight of every week--hands down). I have been on what SC calls a "money diet" this week. But yesterday's excitement of potential raw fish sent me into an unpreventable frenzy-- SC had no choice but to spoil me with a slight advance so I could have my way! haha!

Dinner was fantastic. We ate at my favorite Japanese restaurant in town, ShoGun, and the food was delicious and filling. The conversation was a great release to what had been a stressful day-- so crazy that it lead me to the strange quote: "Breast cancer is so much quieter than children."
Don't worry, I'm not sick or pregnant. Lol.

While we were waiting for food, Byron and Adi noticed a man in the parking lot taking pictures of the Fiesta. I turned around and saw him as well, of course, duh! I went out to the parking lot and gave him a bit of a fright. He asked me if the car was mine and I asked him if he'd heard about the "Fiesta Movement." He said he hadn't, but that he reads Motor Trend magazine, and had been shocked to see a Fiesta anywhere, especially Salisbury.

The man's name is Jason Martin.

(Jason)

He is a wonderful photographer and blogger stationed here in Salisbury, MD. He posted a entry on his blog, "Grayscale" about my work online as well as the "Fiesta Movement." He is going to shoot some more stills for me this weekend at the Alumni Women's Lacrosse game at SU and hopefully will work with me in the future. 

His photos of the Fiesta came out beautifully, if you'd like to see them head over to my flickr page and check it out!