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Visitors Centre, Home Tour, Envisaging Labs, Company Shop!

30/7/2011

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Day 3 – A day of Adventures. Today will probably be a day that I will remember for the rest of my life!  First stop was the Microsoft Visitors Centre where I was introduced to the founders of Microsoft, played a quick game of Kinect, and even cemented my thoughts and photo onto the Microsoft photo wall. (See photos below) 

Next stop was the Microsoft Home Tour and although I would really like to share my thoughts on this special place located in the depths of the Microsoft Campus I have been sworn to secrecy! (and of course signed that all important non-disclosure form!) What I will say is that from the moment I stepped in the front door I was amazed! This would have to be one of the coolest places I have ever been!!  I know that long after I have left Redmond, ‘Grace’ will hold a special place within my heart! 

On to the future - Microsoft’s Envisaging Labs.  Again words escape me.  What a wonderful, technology rich world we live in.  The things I saw in this room have blown me away – I only wish that I could have some of these ‘new’ technologies in my class NOW!  My Principal should be worried because I will be asking for a wall of interactivity! 
With my head spinning with new ideas it was time to shop! I could have spent a few hours in the Microsoft Company shop but I managed to exhibit some self-control and limited myself to 45  minutes! Yes kids I did find you some presents – I only hope that you have behaved yourselves!  I cannot wait to wear my GEEK t-shirt!  I may just be the coolest chick at hockey training!
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