Since I spent the night at mums place, I caught the bus near her place to head to Mt Druitt station. Since today was Thursday and usually a busy day at work, I usually dread about what lays ahead of me. Though today was a lot different, as I knew we were going to head to Madame Tussauds for lunch time today, my mood was completely different in the morning... if not a little excited as well. Honestly I was probably also a tad bit nervous as well since I had organised this outing.
When I got into work, I got started on bits and pieces here and there. I had more emails confirming the holiday which I booked yesterday so I decided to pass a bit on. For a Thursday there wasn't really anything that was major that would consume most of my time. When everyone eventually came in, Mark handed out cinnamon buns which his mum had made. I've never had one of these before, but I did hear a comedian by the name of Louis CK mention these in on of his acts. To eat one it must be warmed up a little. They were so delicious. I could have eaten the whole box! Judging by the other compliments Mark was getting, it seemed I wasn't the only one who thought that way to.
I also picked up a saying from the motivational jar today, as my boss thought it was about time she picked up another one, as she seems to be having one of those weeks and could use a pick up. I personally was very happy with the one that I received. It said something along the lines of "Happiness now runs through your life. The worst is over." It really REALLY made my day!
When 12:30pm hit, the whole team headed to Madame Tussauds, and we were greeted by a lady who I usually talk to every now and then. She offered to greet us at the door and walk us in. I originally thought she was going to give us a guided tour, but she mentioned that the best way to experience Madame Tussauds is to look, feel and touch everything.
There are so many things that you can do! I had been to Madame Tussauds many many years ago when it first arrived in Australia. But this was nothing like it. You could touch, look and interact with just about every wax model that there was it made the time we spent there so much more enjoyable. The awesome thing to was that there was a little stand that you could get your own wax version of your own hand. I didn't get to see how much it would cost (being on a very tight budget and all), but I thought that it was pretty amazing.
There wasn't just max models of famous people there as you can see from the picture above. There was a display showing you on how the models are actually made, and how that they dimensions of each model is carefully noted by what it is modelling. Even if the actor has a tiny dimple, you'll notice this within the wax model.
Even the staff were very helpful. Throughout the place there were people within the exhibits who wanted to take your photo next to the model. Yes you'd have to pay for the professional photo, but it wasn't forced that you had to purchase them. You know how in some venues if you wanted your photo taken you couldn't use your own camera (or a friend of yours take the photo for you), but it had to be done professionally? We you have the opion of both of you wanted, which is why we were able to take so many photos. Yes we also had a few professional ones taken as well, but this was because it is very rare that we have a group photo taken, so I personally thought that it was the best place to have one.
As you can tell from the photos which I've loaded here I wasn't taking the tour very seriously. I personally think on outings like these, you just let your hair down and have some fun. If I wanted to complain about the little things I could have, but it was just great in general having an outing with the team.
Afterwards we all picked up some lunch so we can have it at our desk. We spend just over an hour and a half at madam Tussauds, and we could so spent a lot more time there, but we wouldn't spend too much time away from work especially on a Thursday.
Tomorrow I'll be coming in an hour late so that I can stay back an extra hour. As it is Mark's last day tomorrow and a whole group of us will be going out for drinks after work. So when I rushed home, I started to pack what little that I could (it's really difficult without boxes!) so Frank will be moving my stuff to mums place tomorrow.
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