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Production; Behind the Magic

Hey Gems. Today is a bit different, but I wanted to spice it up. Today it's all about those little moments that don't make the cut for the other blog. My editor (Me) has allowed this exclusive behind the scenes blog. Let's dive into the unknown, after you. 

So first the ride there was filled with traffic. And not just any traffic, Florida rush hour traffic. Any Florida traffic isn't pretty but rush hour is the worst. But all was fine once we made it to the Turnpike. The drive was fine beside it being like 40+ minutes. So turns out the fair was not called South Broward Fair it's South Florida Fair, oopies. So that would explain the drive. This ties into why filming and getting the right takes was so important because who driving back up there. Not me, mostly because I don't have my licenses yet, but that's not important.

Once we arrived at the fair the line to get in was long. No joke. I know I keep saying this But I didn't know this many people go to the fair on a weekday. I thought we going among a few people not a few hundred. I mean can my thoughts be trusted? This is after all A Glimpse in My Chaotic Mind. Plus the amount of kids. But that's not the point the point is all the walking. So to ditch the line we walked down to the entrance. Which I think was pretty smart because we didn't have to wait or pay for parking. But it did stop us from meeting up with Jennifer sooner. That and y'know (see blog 1 of this season). This however did not stop my feet from hurting. Let me tell you boots with heels and the fair not a good mix. There was the lady also in boots but she had higher heels, I felt her pain, if she had any. All the walking because we had to find a ride and the Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel is where the establishing spot was filmed. And mini spoiler it was gorgeous. I mean literally breath-taking. 

Despite all the things that went wrong I had a lot of fun filming. The car ride was filled with laughter and so was the walk around the fair. Pro-tip if you want to get to know someone go to the fair. That's it Gems the BTS of our movie (not the band).  Keep shining. 

Sincerely, 

Makenna Jewels <3 

(Look at those cuties.)

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