Japan Pavilion in Epcot - Orlando, FL

Our trip to Disney World was met with some of the best memories you can take from a vacation. We went there for Thanksgiving in 2007 and we had the best time ever. Yes, we are Disney fans but we always say that this was our best vacation.

The Highlights:

• We went for 5 days and went to three of the Disney World Parks.

• We had an amazing Thanksgiving dinner at The Grand Floridian. A couple next to us even complimented our two boys on their manners, which as a Parent is always special.

• My Parents joined us for a day and visited Epcot and Disney Animal King Park.

• After Thanksgiving dinner and ready for bed we all got a second-wind at 10:00 pm and went on more rides.

• Saw the Electric Light Parade and fireworks every night. Awesome!

I found my Tee souvenir at The Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Japan Pavilion in Epcot. My Dad remembered this store in Tokyo. We anticipated the prices to be high but found that not to be true. I love this Tee and am so happy to have found it. I spent 4 years in Japan as a boy and they still resonate strongly in my lifestyle. The tattooed surfer/wave drummer shows the spirtual side of Japanese culture and folklore. I always wear it with pride and am proud to feel connected to its image. As an artist and lover of Tee shirts, this is one of my favorites.

A great buy. 

I Survived Rome, Italy

This is the Tee that started it all. I didn't realize it at the time. But whenever I look back at my collection I always feel like this was my first. Mainly because I didn't really have the same passion as I do now for some time. I think my collection really took off when I began designing them and operating my own silkscreen shop I found my appreciation for the art.

I can't really go on about Rome, Italy as the place I visted for this Tee design because at the time, I was living there. It was 1977, (as it is stated in the license plate in the design). I was 9 years old and my oldest sister bought this for me from the store at the high school she went to. The same school I eventually went to as a high schooler. The shirt was huge when she handed it to me. It hung below my knees. Needless to say, I grew into it. Even though it is filled with holes and big holes under the arms, I still wear it. Just kidding, it sits in my closet as a memento.

In terms of design. This one color imprint isn't that sophisticated. Of course it is from 1977 and the font, at least  is something besides Cooper Black. Rememeber that lovely font overused in the 70's? No, but really, I loved this Tee and it served me very well for many many years. Even though I cannot wear it any longer I still love this Tee.

Come back next week. I will be visiting a new and exciting place. You may have already been there your self and can also share your experiences, pictures and tees.

A perfect gift.

About Sharing YOUR Photos

I have posted recently that I want to have you share your favorite Tees as well as share the places you visit when you buy your Tees. I am new to this Blog idea so I didn't learn till now that that isn't as easy as I previously planned. No worries. I still want to do it and if you need to email me the images and have me post them, I have no problem doing that. I hope that won't stop you from sharing your experiences.

Hello and Welcome!

Thank you for visiting My New Tee Blog. I am a designer, illustrator, traveller and I love T-shirts. A while back I started my own store on CafePress, creating and selling my own designs. It's doing pretty well. I have a lot of fun and plus I get to share my own concepts with other people who also like T-shirts. My design background is quite extensive. I've been in the industry for many years, since 1992 really. But this really isn't about my CafePress store or selling my designs. It may help my reputation or help establish myself as a knowledgable person of printed design on cotton… But more importantly I want to share with you the T-shirts in my dresser and how I got them. Which brings me to the other main aspect of my Blog, travel. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I like to travel. My wife also likes to travel and since we have the jobs that allow us to do so, we travel all the time. In my Blog we will go to Italy, Austin, New York City, Disney World and many other exciting places. I will not only share the T-shirts that I purchased but will share photos and highlights of our visit. So please come back when you have some down time and take this journey with me and my family.

I will post a new Tee shirt design every week. The post will always be on Wednesdays. My goal is to have contests of your Tees with fun prizes for our Monthly winner. I also hope that you will send in photos of your travels showing us your favorite T-shirts as well. These are just some of the ideas I have for this Blog.

My first Post is of a Tee which started it all. It was when I was living in Italy. Actually, it was the first year we moved there.

Can't wait to have you a part of this ride.

See you next Wednesday!

The First Contest!

Here is a little bit about our future contests. Every month, we will look at all the T-shirts which have been sent and/or posted by you and decide which one is the the winner based on the contest criteria.

The first Contest is, Which T-shirt is your favorite when It's raining outside and you ahve settled inside for a while. This may be your most comfortable Tee or your most sentimental Tee, or maybe you have a better criteria. Let me know.