My Mexico Video (aka “my first and last ever bikini shoot”)

27 Sep

While I was in Oaxaca on the Mexico Today kick-off event last June, I was asked to do an interview talking about Mexico and my city: Cancun. I was a bit nervous as I sat down in front of the camera, but I found that the words came easily to me. Talking about places I love so much was a breeze! The minutes flew by, and before I knew it, the video crew was telling me “Thanks! I think we got it.”

A few weeks later, I got an e-mail saying that Eye Candy would like to do some shots with me here in Cancun. (They call this extra footage “B Roll”… I feel very professional when I say that.) So in August, I spent a weekend hanging out with them in Party Center and on Isla Mujeres. It was a very difficult day swimming in the Caribbean Sea, eating burgers, riding in golf carts and drinking cocktails from coconuts, but somehow I got through it. 😉

This weekend I finally got to see the end result of my “My Mexico” story on Youtube. *drumroll* TA-DA!!!

**Please forgive the horrible face I’m making on the default image… very unfortunate.**

You can also see me and some of my Mexico Today partners in crime in other My Mexico videos on the “MexicoToday” Youtube page. We talk about Mexican beaches, Mexican markets, ecotourism, ancient ruins, and more.

Disclosure:  I am being compensated for my work in creating and managing content as a Community Manager for the Mexico Today Program.  All stories, opinions and passion for all things Mexico shared here are completely my own.

23 Responses to “My Mexico Video (aka “my first and last ever bikini shoot”)”

  1. Ang September 27, 2011 at 12:53 pm #

    AWESOME! I love hearing bloggers voices and it was so neat to see you doing something in a professional atmosphere. Looks like you really did have it rough though – sorry about that 😉
    What a great program you’re involved in!

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 2:13 pm #

      Yeah, life is hard sometimes 😉 I’m really blessed to be involved in this program!

  2. lisa n javi September 27, 2011 at 4:01 pm #

    Wow this is so cool. That asian place on the water looked awsome.

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 2:13 pm #

      Thai Lounge is one of my favorite spots in Cancun! They owe me so many free dinners after this…

  3. Amanda Wissmann September 27, 2011 at 5:08 pm #

    You’re adorable 🙂 That was just fantastic!

  4. Maura at The Other Side of The Tortilla September 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm #

    Laura, this is a fantastic video! I loved watching it and it make me yearn for a trip to Quintana Roo! The color of the ocean there is like nowhere else I’ve ever seen and of course you know that I love comida yucateca. Thanks for sharing this!

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 2:15 pm #

      Hey Maura! Stop by and see us in the Roo sometime 🙂

  5. Krysten September 28, 2011 at 12:11 am #

    Laura this video is fantastic! And it’s fun to put a voice with the face =-)

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 2:15 pm #

      I know, it’s crazy seeing bloggers on video after reading them for so long. Glad you enjoyed it!

  6. (FL) Girl with a New Life September 28, 2011 at 5:39 pm #

    What a cool video!!! It was fun for me to see you in full animation–since I am always reading your words. Fabulous that you are doing this and getting paid. Love it.

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 2:16 pm #

      “full animation” 🙂

      It really is the best job ever

  7. GRRRL TRAVELER September 29, 2011 at 10:01 am #

    LOVE your video! It’s so nicely shot and you’re perfect in it.

    It reminds me of when I used to interview kids on my MTV shows! Love that Thai restaurant area & the cave diving?… I think you should do a post on them! (get a free dive out of it) But also, I just found this post (below) on a huge underwater park there off Isla Mujeres (which I now know of thanks to you)! Was wondering if it’s open and if people dive here…

    http://been-seen.com/travel-blog/art-and-design/the-worlds-largest-underwater-sculpture-park/comment-page-1#comment-37026

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 2:12 pm #

      Yup, the underwater sculpture parks (I believe there are two) are open to divers! A friend of mine swam through there once and said it was crazy!

  8. Kristi September 29, 2011 at 5:20 pm #

    I ahve been wanting to watch this for three days now but Youtube is blocked at work! Hopefully I can finally catch it at home tonight 🙂

    • Laura in Cancun September 29, 2011 at 5:41 pm #

      Blocked at work for me, too!! 😦 along with Facebook, Twitter and several blogs

  9. Ceri September 29, 2011 at 7:23 pm #

    Too awesome, hun. 😀 Though it’s so strange to suddenly ‘see’ the person behind the words! Ha!

  10. Kathryn September 29, 2011 at 10:36 pm #

    Ah! You’re a star! That is seriously awesome!!! Loved learning about your faves and actually hearing your voice- it’s weird when you get to know a blogger but you realize you’ve never heard or seen them speak before…

  11. Kristi September 30, 2011 at 2:36 am #

    I Love, love, love it!!! You are a natural on camera and this piece turned out magnificent!! Bravo Laura!

  12. Kate October 1, 2011 at 1:47 am #

    Girl you rocked the bikini!

    And this video made me wonder when in the heck I’m going to move Mexico?! Someday I hope. *fingers crossed*

  13. Katie October 1, 2011 at 1:39 pm #

    I was slow to watch this, pero me encantó! Now to go watch all the others and dream about my next visit.

  14. Nikk {Perpetually Engaged} October 4, 2011 at 5:03 am #

    So professional! You did awesome and look gorgeous. Rock the bikini in Rio de Janero!

  15. Harri October 7, 2011 at 3:26 pm #

    It sounds like you’re having some amazing opportunities at the moment, I’m glad- its all about getting the word out about beautiful places like this. How professional was the video- loved it! xx

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