The Internship Dream

Hans loves to watch movies. He watches the action genre with Craigley and he watches the comedy, the drama and the romance genres with Momley. One of our all-time favourite movies is "The Internship". We both love Owen Wilson because he voiced Lightning McQueen in the "Cars" series. In "The Internship", we actually get to see the actor with the super familiar voice. We also love the movie because it gives us a glimpse into the world of Google. The first time we saw the movie, Hans was 7 or 8; however, he declared at the end of it that he wants to work for Google. That is one of his dreams...be an actor, be a hockey player and work for Google!

This school year, we have a parent who actually works for Google. I met his wife in the middle of September and in a conversation mentioned that Hans wants to work for Google. Within a few days, she arranged with her husband to have us visit his workplace. Today was the day. Hans' dream came true and after actually touring the Toronto facility of Google, he is more determined to work for Google. The best part of the visit was that ASid joined us too. I really enjoy when I can spend quality time with both the boys and both of them are happy to spend that time with me.

Obviously, we found out that the movie is far from reality. No 2 bumbling simpletons would get in that easily. Apparently, there could be up to 17 interviews before one is hired by Google. It could take almost 6 months! It was good for the boys to hear about how much hard work they need to put in at school and how much more outside of it. They are actually looking for "Googliness"!

ASid asked a lot of relevant questions. Hans was just happy with the free snacks on literally every floor of the building and he couldn't believe a lunch buffet is served daily for all Google employees with choices that take into consideration all sorts of restrictions. The boy probably wants to work there for all the free perks. But that's cool. Whatever motivates him!

I am just happy that the little man's dream came true. Recently, he got an almost perfect on his math test at school. He missed perfection by a mark; however he was only 1 of 6, in his class of 26, to get an A+. I really hope the boy starts to believe in himself. He definitely has the "Googliness" and all he needs, as always, are marks to back his amazing self!

An aside: OK! It is not exactly a dream come true! It is only the tip of the iceberg, but I am allowed to make a big deal out of it. There are some moments that are that special!