... I have officially moved.

This is my first official blog while working for Invisible Children in San Diego. Learn to love 'em.

I left Lincoln Wednesday night, and headed via car, wait, scratch that, via SUV to Omaha, NE where I enjoyed a good dinner at Red Lobster with part of my family. I stayed the night at my cousins house, and while there I had to rearrange my luggage, because I felt like I had packed to much stuff.. turns out, now that I am here- I didn't. See what everyone else brought.

I set my alarm for 4:45am (what a depressing time, considering I had about 1 hours of sleep the night before.) I crawled out of bed at about 4:50, took a shower, got dressed, hopped in the car, and rode to the airport. This was the first time I have ever had to wait in a line at 5:30am to get my plane tickets.. The line was long. It's probably because I flew with Southwest.

I really really wanted coffee super bad, considering I was legitimately tired, but airport coffee in Omaha.. um, not so good. I miss Caribou already.

The flight from Omaha to Las Vegas was smooth the first half (considering I slept), but the second half was extremely rough.. Nevada, etc was experiencing a very bad wind storm- sand was flying everywhere. The landing in Las Vegas was a bit scary. The plane kind of jolted both ways, almost felt as it was going to flip over.

I have never been to the Las Vegas airport, and I had a pretty decent layover so I was hoping that it was a "fun" airport, and that it was, and more. There were slot machines everywhere. I was hungry because I hadn't ate anything so I walked around looking for some good smelling and looking food.. I almost stopped at Starbucks because Christina gave me a giftcard there (Christina- Yes, every time I see a Starbucks I do think of you! I really do.) But, I kept walking because I want to save the "buck" card for a future time when I need coffee while working (there is one right by the office). I found a Cinnabon- let me tell you, it was amazing. I ate it. I almost bought another one because it was so good. While just sitting around, I sat by a set of slot machines in which an old lady was dumping hundreds of dollars into them.. and all I could think about was what my cousin Carissa said to me the night before.. "If you can, sit by the slots and watch no one win. I mean, it's an airport, I just don't think airports have money to give away like that."

I jumped on the next flight from Las Vegas to San Diego- I was getting excited, not know what was coming next.. and let me tell you, I thought the flight from Omaha to Vegas was rough, I didn't think we'd make it to the normal cruising height.. the plane was rocking away, and hard. It was kind of scary. Those pilots are heroes though because I wouldn't of known what to do..

When we landed in SD it took just minutes to get off the plane- it oddly emptied fast, but this was good. I was nervous and excited at the same time.

I walked out the gate and followed the halls to "baggage claim" where it took just five minutes to get my luggage, turned around expecting to see someone holding a "SHAWN SCHMALKEN" sign.. but no one was. I was confused, and lost.. I had no idea what to do, so, I just sat there expecting someone to come and get, they said they did.

**So, everyone, it's super late, and I am super tired, but I wanted to get something up here for those of you who said they would check it daily. We don't really have working internet at the intern house yet- it's a long story, ill explain when I post again, and finish the above story. :)

Until then, goodnight.

-Shawn

Whoa.. I'm Redic..

Wow. It's been awhile since I have touched this thing.. but, now, it's time.
First of all, the Rescue was amazing.. I'm working on a piece that I will post once it is done, and of course, I will throw some pictures up.

Second, I am on TWITTER... follow me.. http://twitter.com/shawnschmalken

Thirdly, I am making a documentary, follow the blog.. http://www.behindthedocumentary.blogspot.com and keep up to date with whats going on during the planning, filming, and finishing process..

Fourth(ly), haha.. It's almost SUMMER, yay!

Fifth(ly)... I'm going to Washington D.C. for www.howitends.tv

Yay!



Its like "WHERE'S WALDO?"
Can you find me?

Did you know?

Shawn Attire..

What do you think about this? Is it Shawn attire?




or.. is this Shawn attire?

Falling Money..

I kind of wish that was me. :D

LEMURS!

Yes, I love lemurs. :D

They remind me of the movie Madagascar.

Barista Daze..

Welcome to..



.. it's my world. Where would I be without Caribou Coffee. Well, for one, without a job, two, without GOOD coffee, and three, without a few good friends. I believe I mentioned something about how I am a 'Professional Barista' in my last post.. but, I wanted to state it again, because it is SOOOO true.

I don't mind Starbucks, but I don't hate it either. I actually hit up Barnes & Noble cafe once in awhile to get an amazing piece of cheesecake, and drink up Starbucks, but, shh.. don't tell anyone that.

I actually just got home from there. Today was a pretty long day considering my cold, and being tired.. but, it's all good.

Right now I am off to Hunter (my cousin's) soccer game.