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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
annual post
ok so it hasn't been a whole year, but its been a while. The past few months haven't been super eventful, here are some of the highlights.
A couple months ago doodle got out and was lost for almost two days. Mark was devastated, they are really close. We were convinced he was too dumb to make it in the world. But he came back really hungry and really tired, but otherwise unscathed.
Snicker really missed him too.
Halloween was good.
Thanksgiving was good. We just stayed home with the family. Mark made yummy turkey. I made some fine pies, if I do say so myself.
We added Raja belle to our family. She came to us from Britteny's family. She is one of the best dogs in history, she is so well behaved and sweet. The cats dont like her much, but they do ok. Doodle might not care at all except that when one of the other two get scared he thinks he has to protect them.
The kids are all doing well. Jeff it taller than me and his voice is so low it freaks me out sometimes (I'l hear him from another room and think some strange man is in the house.). He is really getting into music and seems to have really good friends. Regin is a typical tweeny/teeny girl. She giggles a lot talks about boys a lot, and texts an insane amount. (we have shut off her texting capability on more than one occasion.)she is loving choir and has done a few performances she also nearly got a duet at the last one, she made it to second cuts. Drew just did gifted testing and is involved in a program called future problem solvers. His hair is to his chin, he looks like a surfer stuck in the wrong climate.
Mark and I are doing well. He just accepted a new position at work where he will be working more with the sales staff of the company. So far he likes it very much. I am still watching Mike 5 days a week. He is such the cute guy. I also do a little data entry for Mark's work on the side.
Mark took me to see 30 seconds to Mars last week. It was a splendid concert. Their new album came out today. It is very good.
Regin and I both painted windows for Christmas this year.
Who knows if I will get around to posting again anytime soon. So Merry Christmas to all. See you next year.
A couple months ago doodle got out and was lost for almost two days. Mark was devastated, they are really close. We were convinced he was too dumb to make it in the world. But he came back really hungry and really tired, but otherwise unscathed.
Snicker really missed him too.
Halloween was good.
Thanksgiving was good. We just stayed home with the family. Mark made yummy turkey. I made some fine pies, if I do say so myself.
We added Raja belle to our family. She came to us from Britteny's family. She is one of the best dogs in history, she is so well behaved and sweet. The cats dont like her much, but they do ok. Doodle might not care at all except that when one of the other two get scared he thinks he has to protect them.
The kids are all doing well. Jeff it taller than me and his voice is so low it freaks me out sometimes (I'l hear him from another room and think some strange man is in the house.). He is really getting into music and seems to have really good friends. Regin is a typical tweeny/teeny girl. She giggles a lot talks about boys a lot, and texts an insane amount. (we have shut off her texting capability on more than one occasion.)she is loving choir and has done a few performances she also nearly got a duet at the last one, she made it to second cuts. Drew just did gifted testing and is involved in a program called future problem solvers. His hair is to his chin, he looks like a surfer stuck in the wrong climate.
Mark and I are doing well. He just accepted a new position at work where he will be working more with the sales staff of the company. So far he likes it very much. I am still watching Mike 5 days a week. He is such the cute guy. I also do a little data entry for Mark's work on the side.
Mark took me to see 30 seconds to Mars last week. It was a splendid concert. Their new album came out today. It is very good.
Regin and I both painted windows for Christmas this year.
Who knows if I will get around to posting again anytime soon. So Merry Christmas to all. See you next year.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
I gots me a birthday...
Next week is my birthday and Thanksgiving.
Everyone likes to blather on at Thanksgivingtime about what they are thankful for.
Me?
I am going to show you what I wish for...
Everyone likes to blather on at Thanksgivingtime about what they are thankful for.
Me?
I am going to show you what I wish for...
Friday, October 23, 2009
Best quote of the day. Got this in a tweet from Natalie Tran.
"In a cinema with nobody in it but myself. I'm tempted to make out with myself up the back and then move seats and throw disgusted looks"
I think I peed.
There is a lot going on that I can't/won't share with you all. So we will stick to the occasional video and humor post.
"In a cinema with nobody in it but myself. I'm tempted to make out with myself up the back and then move seats and throw disgusted looks"
I think I peed.
There is a lot going on that I can't/won't share with you all. So we will stick to the occasional video and humor post.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
This ain't not content.
If you don't think this is funny, you don't know what funny is.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFY3c_JIx5A
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFY3c_JIx5A
Friday, October 16, 2009
There is a reason behind YouTube.
I'm just not sure what it is.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLDbGqJ2KYk
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLDbGqJ2KYk
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Believe it or not...
Egads.
During Heroes this week they played the theme song to "Greatest American Hero."
I LOVED THAT SHOW!
The only drawback? Now the damn theme has been stuck in my head ever since.
During Heroes this week they played the theme song to "Greatest American Hero."
I LOVED THAT SHOW!
The only drawback? Now the damn theme has been stuck in my head ever since.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The one in which stuff gets said...
Last night my super-hottie wife and I went on a date.
Can I just say that I LOVE the fact that our kids are old enough to self-manage? That way I can text Maxine from work and say, "Hey, we should go out tonight!" and not have to worry about a babysitter.
So we went to see one of the more romantic movies that is out currently. Zombieland. I know, total chick-flick, right? It has a wonderful love story.
This is a clip. Safe viewing and heeeelarious.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHpgMdyS7Sw
We also went to dinner at Iggys which was decent but I wasn't really hungry after gorging on popcorn. The raspberry iced tea was DIVINE though. I think it was the best I've ever had.
Can I just say that I LOVE the fact that our kids are old enough to self-manage? That way I can text Maxine from work and say, "Hey, we should go out tonight!" and not have to worry about a babysitter.
So we went to see one of the more romantic movies that is out currently. Zombieland. I know, total chick-flick, right? It has a wonderful love story.
This is a clip. Safe viewing and heeeelarious.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHpgMdyS7Sw
We also went to dinner at Iggys which was decent but I wasn't really hungry after gorging on popcorn. The raspberry iced tea was DIVINE though. I think it was the best I've ever had.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Happiness is never having to listen to you talk.
Did I get your attention? I thought that might. Have I told you lately that you look lovely today?
So those of you that have seen me lately know I have been growing out my beard. I don't know why. Some times I just get on a kick.
Yesterday, I felt like shaving it off. Before I did, I sported some lambchops. (For about a MINUTE!)
Maxine wanted a picture, so here it is:
So those of you that have seen me lately know I have been growing out my beard. I don't know why. Some times I just get on a kick.
Yesterday, I felt like shaving it off. Before I did, I sported some lambchops. (For about a MINUTE!)
Maxine wanted a picture, so here it is:
Saturday, October 3, 2009
When in doubt, shout it out...
Yep. Its been a while. Maybe that's because things have been rough lately.
This video sums up life. (It is highly offensive but made me laugh hysterically. Be careful.)
Now that things have settled a bit, I hope to get back to posting regularly.
Here is another great vid to tide you over:
Mad props to NGTV.com. They have some really great content and they don't censor people.
This video sums up life. (It is highly offensive but made me laugh hysterically. Be careful.)
Now that things have settled a bit, I hope to get back to posting regularly.
Here is another great vid to tide you over:
Mad props to NGTV.com. They have some really great content and they don't censor people.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sometimes...
Week 1 of the Bear's season is gone.
I woke up yesterday giddy with the anticipation of a new season. I woke up this morning a little worried but still full of hope.
It was not an especially good showing.
Devin Hester looks decent as a wideout. I still wonder if he will be truly effective as a punt returner.
Matt Forte had some flashes of brilliance but I don't think he got his touches early enough in the game to be effective.
Earl Bennett will work out, I think. He doesn't run his routes especially well yet and he dropped a few balls but when he caught it he knew what to do after the catch.
And what to say about Jay Cutler? He is my quarterback. I do not have the benefit of game film to know how many of his interceptions were bad routes and how many were bad throws. My gut says its 2-2. His post game comments don't really tell us anything. He seemed annoyed at the loss and referred to the team as "we" which is a good sign. Time will tell. I still reserve judgment on him. I put my eggs in the Rex Grossman basket a little too easily and am still hurting because of it.
Coach Smith is a great man. In his post game comments he didn't make excuses but he also didn't sugar coat it. I love his philosophy that your defense is only good when they produce takeaways.
In other news, now that I have to follow three different teams, both Kyle Orton (Broncos) and Thomas Jones (Jets) got wins today. Orton wasn't especially good in his game, the game winner being a broken play with a lucky bounce, but he was exactly what you expect from him. I didn't get to see the Jets game but Jones' stat line looked pretty good. With a rookie quarterback even...
I doubt I will watch the Broncos or Jets at all this year but I like both of these guys so I will definitely keep an eye on how they do. They will always be Bears to me.
I love me some football. Let's go BEARS! It was a rough day yesterday but the team is still a winner and should do well this season.
I woke up yesterday giddy with the anticipation of a new season. I woke up this morning a little worried but still full of hope.
It was not an especially good showing.
Devin Hester looks decent as a wideout. I still wonder if he will be truly effective as a punt returner.
Matt Forte had some flashes of brilliance but I don't think he got his touches early enough in the game to be effective.
Earl Bennett will work out, I think. He doesn't run his routes especially well yet and he dropped a few balls but when he caught it he knew what to do after the catch.
And what to say about Jay Cutler? He is my quarterback. I do not have the benefit of game film to know how many of his interceptions were bad routes and how many were bad throws. My gut says its 2-2. His post game comments don't really tell us anything. He seemed annoyed at the loss and referred to the team as "we" which is a good sign. Time will tell. I still reserve judgment on him. I put my eggs in the Rex Grossman basket a little too easily and am still hurting because of it.
Coach Smith is a great man. In his post game comments he didn't make excuses but he also didn't sugar coat it. I love his philosophy that your defense is only good when they produce takeaways.
In other news, now that I have to follow three different teams, both Kyle Orton (Broncos) and Thomas Jones (Jets) got wins today. Orton wasn't especially good in his game, the game winner being a broken play with a lucky bounce, but he was exactly what you expect from him. I didn't get to see the Jets game but Jones' stat line looked pretty good. With a rookie quarterback even...
I doubt I will watch the Broncos or Jets at all this year but I like both of these guys so I will definitely keep an eye on how they do. They will always be Bears to me.
I love me some football. Let's go BEARS! It was a rough day yesterday but the team is still a winner and should do well this season.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
something to make you smile
Don't you just love NPH? I do!!!!!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDaszN9ByxM
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDaszN9ByxM
Friday, August 21, 2009
You are just about as useless as JPEGs to Helen Keller...
I just spent the last hour or so with my boys sitting in front of the computer talking about Weird Al Yankovic and why he is a genius. I showed them a ton of his videos and a couple of the videos they were based on.
We were laughing so hard that we missed parts of the videos and had to replay a couple.
It dawned on me as we were going through some of my old favorites that a lot of them came out when I was their ages. Unfortunately some of them weren't as funny to kids that weren't around in the time that made them funny. No matter how I tried, I couldn't get them to see that Devo was being serious in their video and Weird Al was making a parody. They thought they were both parodies.
Oh well. It is the times like these that make me so glad I am a parent and I have such wonderful kids to share fond memories with.
I didn't link to any videos but you can see a lot of them on You Tube. Embedding is blocked by Al's request.
We were laughing so hard that we missed parts of the videos and had to replay a couple.
It dawned on me as we were going through some of my old favorites that a lot of them came out when I was their ages. Unfortunately some of them weren't as funny to kids that weren't around in the time that made them funny. No matter how I tried, I couldn't get them to see that Devo was being serious in their video and Weird Al was making a parody. They thought they were both parodies.
Oh well. It is the times like these that make me so glad I am a parent and I have such wonderful kids to share fond memories with.
I didn't link to any videos but you can see a lot of them on You Tube. Embedding is blocked by Al's request.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
This is where I geek it up.
I know that no one reading this will appreciate it. Ya buncha non-gamers.
Anyways, there is a webseries called The Guild. It is completely badass and hilarious.
They released the following video and it made me pee a little. Ok, maybe a lot.
Enjoy.
Anyways, there is a webseries called The Guild. It is completely badass and hilarious.
They released the following video and it made me pee a little. Ok, maybe a lot.
Enjoy.
Friday, August 14, 2009
what other meaningless crap can I talk about
Well lets see. I don't get out much. What do I do. Hang out with the kids and take care of Mike and watch netflix movies. Ah ha, So I will talk about some of my favorite and least favorite actors.
I think the best ACTORS of today are Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio, they are true character actors. I think Heath Ledger was making his way on to that list as well. Some of my faves just cuz I like them are Laura Linney, Ryan Reynolds, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet, Collin Firth, Paul Walker (I know I will take some crap for this one, People think it is just cuz he is yummy, but I say watch Noel, he has the best masculine cry in the business, just enough vulnerability.) , Claire Danes, Matt Damon, there are more that I will think of as soon as I post this.
As for actors I am not fond of. I do like some movies despite some of these people being in them though, and they may be very cool people. I don't know them personally so I couldn't say. All I'm sayin is I am not a fan of Juliette Lewis, Mark Wahlberg (although I like Marky mark, go figure), Nicholas Cage. That is all that pops in my head at the moment.
Netflix movies coming today are sliding doors , one of my top 10, if you haven't seen it, Do. 17 again, ya that right the one with Zac Efron, he reminds me of Jared Leto ten or fifteen years ago. And Fired up, a teenybopper comedy that looked funny in the previews. we are crashing we we are crashing. We shall see if it meets my gut busting expectations.
Its Friday, have some fun, watch a movie with someone you love, love to live and live to love.
Peace out.
I think the best ACTORS of today are Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio, they are true character actors. I think Heath Ledger was making his way on to that list as well. Some of my faves just cuz I like them are Laura Linney, Ryan Reynolds, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet, Collin Firth, Paul Walker (I know I will take some crap for this one, People think it is just cuz he is yummy, but I say watch Noel, he has the best masculine cry in the business, just enough vulnerability.) , Claire Danes, Matt Damon, there are more that I will think of as soon as I post this.
As for actors I am not fond of. I do like some movies despite some of these people being in them though, and they may be very cool people. I don't know them personally so I couldn't say. All I'm sayin is I am not a fan of Juliette Lewis, Mark Wahlberg (although I like Marky mark, go figure), Nicholas Cage. That is all that pops in my head at the moment.
Netflix movies coming today are sliding doors , one of my top 10, if you haven't seen it, Do. 17 again, ya that right the one with Zac Efron, he reminds me of Jared Leto ten or fifteen years ago. And Fired up, a teenybopper comedy that looked funny in the previews. we are crashing we we are crashing. We shall see if it meets my gut busting expectations.
Its Friday, have some fun, watch a movie with someone you love, love to live and live to love.
Peace out.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Musical memories
Why so serious. We need some levity. So that is why I have been blogging meaningless crap that makes me happy.
You know what else makes me happy? MUSIC. Dont you agree? Cant you place music to people and memories that make you smile?
Here are a few of mine.
Simon and Garfunkel, Olivia newton John, Neil diamond, and many more bring back being little in the living room on a sea of blue carpet listening to the giant radio with the family.
technotronic: pump up the jam, Alphaville: forever young, Depeche mode: somebody, Billy Idol: mony mony takes me back to every school, region, and classic skating dance of my youth. I danced to forever young with Josh Vigas, my crush in 9th grade.
TLC ooooh on the tlc tip album has some personal memories.
Spin Doctors, cranberries, and pm dawn all have dating and early marriage memories with Mark, like getting the colt to 100 mph on I-215, hanging out the day before he left for boot camp, and just being together.
Whitney Houstons version of I'm every woman (trust me my sisters are smiling before I even say this memory) Mark used to sing this song at the top of his lungs while dancing. Damn I love that man.
Some songs or bands make me think of specific people. I will name a few, but not tell you who they remind me of. Maybe they will remind you of someone also.
Hewey Lewis and the news, Hermans Hermits, Outkast: so fresh and so clean, Outkast: rosa parks, orgy: blue monday, the beatles, metalica, rancid, smashing pumpkins.
Are you smiling yet? If not find some music that makes you happy, now blast it. Then I with the help of you will have made the world a better place through music. Help me help you.
My kids are at ages where they are really getting into music. This is fun to witness. What moves them or what they dont like. Jeff listens to the angry teenage boy music that his friends listen to. Regin is a pop princess, her new faves are Lady gaga and katy perry (this made me nervous for a minute, I was like are theese the role models I want for her? Then I laughed at myself because I dont believe they should actually be considered role models or that kids are really that susceptible. I grew up on Madonna yet I did not wear cone bra's or vogue dance, or marry Sean Penn. So I dont think Regin would hump pool orcas, or wear a leotard with control top panty hose sticking out the bottom.) Andrew has definate opinions he loves greenday, go figure. And the all american rejects and hates rob thomas.
I hope my kids get as much joy from music in their lives as I have had in mine.
You know what else makes me happy? MUSIC. Dont you agree? Cant you place music to people and memories that make you smile?
Here are a few of mine.
Simon and Garfunkel, Olivia newton John, Neil diamond, and many more bring back being little in the living room on a sea of blue carpet listening to the giant radio with the family.
technotronic: pump up the jam, Alphaville: forever young, Depeche mode: somebody, Billy Idol: mony mony takes me back to every school, region, and classic skating dance of my youth. I danced to forever young with Josh Vigas, my crush in 9th grade.
TLC ooooh on the tlc tip album has some personal memories.
Spin Doctors, cranberries, and pm dawn all have dating and early marriage memories with Mark, like getting the colt to 100 mph on I-215, hanging out the day before he left for boot camp, and just being together.
Whitney Houstons version of I'm every woman (trust me my sisters are smiling before I even say this memory) Mark used to sing this song at the top of his lungs while dancing. Damn I love that man.
Some songs or bands make me think of specific people. I will name a few, but not tell you who they remind me of. Maybe they will remind you of someone also.
Hewey Lewis and the news, Hermans Hermits, Outkast: so fresh and so clean, Outkast: rosa parks, orgy: blue monday, the beatles, metalica, rancid, smashing pumpkins.
Are you smiling yet? If not find some music that makes you happy, now blast it. Then I with the help of you will have made the world a better place through music. Help me help you.
My kids are at ages where they are really getting into music. This is fun to witness. What moves them or what they dont like. Jeff listens to the angry teenage boy music that his friends listen to. Regin is a pop princess, her new faves are Lady gaga and katy perry (this made me nervous for a minute, I was like are theese the role models I want for her? Then I laughed at myself because I dont believe they should actually be considered role models or that kids are really that susceptible. I grew up on Madonna yet I did not wear cone bra's or vogue dance, or marry Sean Penn. So I dont think Regin would hump pool orcas, or wear a leotard with control top panty hose sticking out the bottom.) Andrew has definate opinions he loves greenday, go figure. And the all american rejects and hates rob thomas.
I hope my kids get as much joy from music in their lives as I have had in mine.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
I Wish
Dear Santa, Please bring me a zebra, and some starburst.
Love,
Maxine
p.s. I have been a very good girl this year.
J/K
I wish I was rich (monetarily, I am already rich in love)
I wish I had a rocking bod (basically that my big ass was matched by big boobs.)
I wish I had a jeep (with the gas mileage of a prius)
I wish I could go to France (not for fries but to see Monet's garden)
I wsh I had good teeth (to smile with)
I wish I played the drums (its a musical instrument that you hit with sticks, Like rock band but without the tv)
I wish I had a tatoo (a water lily on my back on my left shoulder, cuz I need to have a reason not to hate that shoulder and want it amputated all the time)
and finally
I wish I was a little bit taller
I wish I was a baller
I wish I had a girl from the hood I would call her
I wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat
and a six four empalla
Skee lo, are those the right words or is it like when Van Halen sings Panama and all I hear is Cannonball?
Friday, August 7, 2009
A few thoughts and other unimportant thing
One of my favorite film makers died. John Hughes made such absolute classics as Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. He had an impressive understanding of teenagers that though his movies were made like 25 years ago (yikes I am old), they are still valid tody.
We will pretend this next part is on subject because they both have to do with movies. James Marsden in one of the most under rated actors today. In my opinion. Think about all the movies he has been in. Holy crap it could be as many as Morgan Freeman. The first thing I recall seeing him in is called Gossip, where he played quite the prick. Although looking at his filmography he did plenty before that. I guess it is just the first thing I noticed him in. I watched it with Chelle, and we were both like who is that guy. I have decided he is probably the Cary Grant of today. He does all kinds of acting. He plays jerks, bad guys, good guys, romantic guys,funny guys, super heros, he sings, dances, and best of all makes me laugh. Some of his best are the notebook, hairspray, 27 dresses, sex drive, and his crowning achievment in my opinion Enchanted. He is one talented person. Netflix some of his stuff and Enjoy.
We will pretend this next part is on subject because they both have to do with movies. James Marsden in one of the most under rated actors today. In my opinion. Think about all the movies he has been in. Holy crap it could be as many as Morgan Freeman. The first thing I recall seeing him in is called Gossip, where he played quite the prick. Although looking at his filmography he did plenty before that. I guess it is just the first thing I noticed him in. I watched it with Chelle, and we were both like who is that guy. I have decided he is probably the Cary Grant of today. He does all kinds of acting. He plays jerks, bad guys, good guys, romantic guys,funny guys, super heros, he sings, dances, and best of all makes me laugh. Some of his best are the notebook, hairspray, 27 dresses, sex drive, and his crowning achievment in my opinion Enchanted. He is one talented person. Netflix some of his stuff and Enjoy.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
In heaven all the interesting ...
In heaven all the interesting people are missing.
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Friedrich Nietzsche
Monday, August 3, 2009
Regin's birthday party
Happy Birthday to our Regin. I cant believe she is 12. Not a little girl any more. We had a party for her on saturday, with us and 3 of her closest friends. We got her a really cute outfit from justice. She got a purse and a lifesize Edward Cullen from her friends. I made her a cake that turned out pretty good, 9 hours of work though so I dont think I will be making cakes for every occasion. Here are some pics.
after the party Jeff mowed the lawn wearing his party hat with his balloon attached to his arm. I think it is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
after the party Jeff mowed the lawn wearing his party hat with his balloon attached to his arm. I think it is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
shhh. There is something going...
shhh. There is something going on today. Don't think too hard about it.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Kickin it
Woot! Just got done watching the MLS All Star game. The All Stars lost but it was a ton of fun to watch. I am thinking I may have to check out a Real Salt Lake game sometime.
Monday, July 27, 2009
The whole world is a place and things.
So apparently I have been kind of a negative nellie lately.
That all ends today.
It just takes too much energy to walk around pissed off all the time. As some of you may know, I am fairly obsessed with Karma, the Dalai Lama, and trying to live a good, peaceful life.
Today in my readings I came across a site selling "Karma Checks." These checks come in two varieties. Good Karma and Bad Karma. The good are for handing out when someone does you a good turn. The bad, obviously, when you perceive you are wronged.
I found humor in these until I really started to think about it. The good checks are fine but individuals do not have the perspective to judge another persons bad behavior. That, and handing a bad check to someone is a good way to get punched in the head.
Remember to take a few minutes every day to reflect on yourself.
Remember the words of the Dalai Lama:
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."
That is what everything boils down to.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F25ZjdQaG0
That all ends today.
It just takes too much energy to walk around pissed off all the time. As some of you may know, I am fairly obsessed with Karma, the Dalai Lama, and trying to live a good, peaceful life.
Today in my readings I came across a site selling "Karma Checks." These checks come in two varieties. Good Karma and Bad Karma. The good are for handing out when someone does you a good turn. The bad, obviously, when you perceive you are wronged.
I found humor in these until I really started to think about it. The good checks are fine but individuals do not have the perspective to judge another persons bad behavior. That, and handing a bad check to someone is a good way to get punched in the head.
Remember to take a few minutes every day to reflect on yourself.
Remember the words of the Dalai Lama:
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."
That is what everything boils down to.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F25ZjdQaG0
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ok, I don't normally do things like this but when I saw it on Rikki's blog I had to.
It is so much fun and a lot harder than I thought it would be. You really have to know a band to pull it off.
Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. Try not to repeat a song title.
Your Artist: KISS
Are you male or female: 2000 Man
Describe yourself: God of Thunder
How do you feel about yourself: I Love it Loud
Describe where you currently live: Rock Bottom
The first thing you think of when you wake up: Great Expectations
If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Detroit Rock City
Your favorite form of transportation: Strutter
Your best friend is: She
Your favorite color is: Black Diamond
What's the weather like: Hotter Than Hell
If your life were a TV show, what would it be called: Calling Dr. Love
What is life to you: All Hell's Breakin Loose
What is the best advice you have to give: Lick It Up
If you could change your name, what would it be: Love Gun
Your favorite food is: Cold Gin
How I would like to die: Sweet Pain
My soul's present condition: Psycho Circus
The faults I can bear: Spit
How would you describe your love life: I Just Wanna
What are you going to post this as: Sure Know Somethin
It is so much fun and a lot harder than I thought it would be. You really have to know a band to pull it off.
Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. Try not to repeat a song title.
Your Artist: KISS
Are you male or female: 2000 Man
Describe yourself: God of Thunder
How do you feel about yourself: I Love it Loud
Describe where you currently live: Rock Bottom
The first thing you think of when you wake up: Great Expectations
If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Detroit Rock City
Your favorite form of transportation: Strutter
Your best friend is: She
Your favorite color is: Black Diamond
What's the weather like: Hotter Than Hell
If your life were a TV show, what would it be called: Calling Dr. Love
What is life to you: All Hell's Breakin Loose
What is the best advice you have to give: Lick It Up
If you could change your name, what would it be: Love Gun
Your favorite food is: Cold Gin
How I would like to die: Sweet Pain
My soul's present condition: Psycho Circus
The faults I can bear: Spit
How would you describe your love life: I Just Wanna
What are you going to post this as: Sure Know Somethin
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Maxine and Jeff are off to Har...
Maxine and Jeff are off to Harry Potter with some friends. I have me some alone time with the MLB All-Star game. Jealous?
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The interweb don' be realz
My suspicions do be confirmed!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n35ijFyzkLs
And I know I have posted this one before but it is just so win that I had to do it again.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2RzKNCahRg
I know I enjoy her videos more than any of you do but that is only because your sense of humor sucks.
You should totally subscribe to her YouTube channel...http://www.youtube.com/user/communitychannel
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n35ijFyzkLs
And I know I have posted this one before but it is just so win that I had to do it again.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2RzKNCahRg
I know I enjoy her videos more than any of you do but that is only because your sense of humor sucks.
You should totally subscribe to her YouTube channel...http://www.youtube.com/user/communitychannel
Monday, July 6, 2009
Clumsiness is hereditary
Poor Regin, she gets clumsiness from both sides. We all went to our neighbors pool party on sunday afternoon. It was a very good time other than the one time Regin tried to give me a heart attack by jumping into the deep end, and the last 10 minutes. Just before it was time to leave Regin was running by the side of the pool when she slipped and bounced her face off of the pavement. She chipped both of her front teeth (one pretty bad), and one of them became loose. It also bled quite a bit, made her face swollen, and she bit her lip. She kept ice on it for a few hours last night. This morning Mark took a few hours off work to get her to the dentist and the orthodontist. The dentist fixed the chips and the orthodontist Wired her teeth so that they dont fall out. They have to stay wired for a few months, hopefully everthing works out.
On a side note, she had a wonderful time at camp, and learned tons of usefull outdoorsy skills.
Here are some before and after pics from this morning of our beautiful, brave girl.
On a side note, she had a wonderful time at camp, and learned tons of usefull outdoorsy skills.
Here are some before and after pics from this morning of our beautiful, brave girl.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Steve McNair found dead. Gunsh...
Steve McNair found dead. Gunshot wound to the head. Tragic. Such talent lost forever. Personally, I think it was suicide based on last year.
This isn't funny.
This isn't funny.
At least not to some people.
Me? I laughed until I peed. Just a little.
Ok, so maybe a lot.
Don't judge me.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQC8QuR7gzw
Domestic Violence is NEVER funny. Sock Puppet violence is hella funny.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_aB_glnKxc
At least not to some people.
Me? I laughed until I peed. Just a little.
Ok, so maybe a lot.
Don't judge me.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQC8QuR7gzw
Domestic Violence is NEVER funny. Sock Puppet violence is hella funny.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_aB_glnKxc
Friday, July 3, 2009
A few random thoughts
It is the 4th of July weekend. Good times! Today I have a (much needed) day off from work and it has me thinking.
Sometimes I have a tendency to get a little negative. I struggle with keeping a positive outlook on things and focus on the things that are not going exactly how I want them to. I like to think that I am generally a positive, easy going person but that may not be true.
I thought it was about damn time I made a post of things that I am grateful for right now so I can quit whining and get along with things.
In no particular order:
1) I have Maxine. I know, I know, you are probably sick of my sappy blathering about how wonderful she is but she is my everything.
2) The four most wonderful kids. Four? Yes, that is right. I count Michael. Although he isn't mine by birth and I only see him "part-time" he is very much a part of our family.
3) Maxine's family. All of them. Even the stinky ones. (You know who you are) They have always accepted me for who I am and filled the holes in my heart that needed filling. They are not "in-laws" they are family. They are my family.
4) I tend to keep the list of people I consider friends pretty short. (If you don't count family and co-workers) We have some pretty damn awesome friends right next door and have reconnected with a few others that we haven't talked to in years. It's pretty great.
5) Qqest. Try pronouncing it. I dare you. I have a great job. Sometimes it stresses me out. Sometimes I work ALOT of hours. Most days I have a blast. The work is challenging and consistent. I am fairly compensated. I love the people I work with and I have an awesome boss.
6) Stability. Bottom line...I have a safe, stable, and fun environment to live in with Maxine and the kids. We are all healthy, happy, and strong. (even if I am a little too "healthy")
I have absolutely nothing to complain about but minor annoyances especially when I look around and see what others are going through.
On a side note, my sister, Rebecca, and her family came through town on vacation this week. We got to spend a few hours hanging out and getting to know them. It was really nice to see them. I haven't spent time with her or her husband in about 20 years. I had never met their wonderful children and it was great to let my boys hang out with her kids at the park. (Poor Regin missed it while she was at camp.)
Have a great long weekend!
Sometimes I have a tendency to get a little negative. I struggle with keeping a positive outlook on things and focus on the things that are not going exactly how I want them to. I like to think that I am generally a positive, easy going person but that may not be true.
I thought it was about damn time I made a post of things that I am grateful for right now so I can quit whining and get along with things.
In no particular order:
1) I have Maxine. I know, I know, you are probably sick of my sappy blathering about how wonderful she is but she is my everything.
2) The four most wonderful kids. Four? Yes, that is right. I count Michael. Although he isn't mine by birth and I only see him "part-time" he is very much a part of our family.
3) Maxine's family. All of them. Even the stinky ones. (You know who you are) They have always accepted me for who I am and filled the holes in my heart that needed filling. They are not "in-laws" they are family. They are my family.
4) I tend to keep the list of people I consider friends pretty short. (If you don't count family and co-workers) We have some pretty damn awesome friends right next door and have reconnected with a few others that we haven't talked to in years. It's pretty great.
5) Qqest. Try pronouncing it. I dare you. I have a great job. Sometimes it stresses me out. Sometimes I work ALOT of hours. Most days I have a blast. The work is challenging and consistent. I am fairly compensated. I love the people I work with and I have an awesome boss.
6) Stability. Bottom line...I have a safe, stable, and fun environment to live in with Maxine and the kids. We are all healthy, happy, and strong. (even if I am a little too "healthy")
I have absolutely nothing to complain about but minor annoyances especially when I look around and see what others are going through.
On a side note, my sister, Rebecca, and her family came through town on vacation this week. We got to spend a few hours hanging out and getting to know them. It was really nice to see them. I haven't spent time with her or her husband in about 20 years. I had never met their wonderful children and it was great to let my boys hang out with her kids at the park. (Poor Regin missed it while she was at camp.)
Have a great long weekend!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Why am I more upset that Billy...
Why am I more upset that Billy Mays died that I was when Michael Jackson died?
Sunday, June 28, 2009
well, what a freakin wonderful...
well, what a freakin wonderful weekend!!! Got a lot of work done. No tennis today but I got to hang out with my favorite person! Not bad!
Riding Bikes
This past week Jeff and Regin decided it was high time they learned how to ride their bikes (about time). So yesterday they each spent maybe 20 minutes with Mark and I holding on and instructing, and then viola they were bike riding fools. Here are some pics that I imported myself , I am soooo computer savy. Mark is proud.
Gonna spend most of the day wo...
Gonna spend most of the day working. C'est la vie. Maybe I can sneak in some tennis first...or after...or both...
Saturday, June 27, 2009
July in preview...
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!
So coming up in the next few weeks there will be mucho fun and many adventures.
Regin has Girl's camp, Andrew and I have scout camp, and then we are ALL going camping together.
Good Grief! That's a load o' camping. We haven't been camping in a few years. It should be a great time!
I am sure we will take some pictures that we may (or may not) get around to posting. I still need to get the end of school pics posted.
Right now it is just too dang nice outside to bother with it.
So coming up in the next few weeks there will be mucho fun and many adventures.
Regin has Girl's camp, Andrew and I have scout camp, and then we are ALL going camping together.
Good Grief! That's a load o' camping. We haven't been camping in a few years. It should be a great time!
I am sure we will take some pictures that we may (or may not) get around to posting. I still need to get the end of school pics posted.
Right now it is just too dang nice outside to bother with it.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Awards, acalades, and recognition .. oh my.
If you hate those posts where people brag about how great, smart, and perfect their kids are than stop reading now.
This is rather late considering the last day of school was june 5th, but it is still the same month so I can pretend I'm not a complete lazy butt.
The kids have received many awards over the years, but this year they received the following. Jeff got an award for testing in the top ten percent in the country in both science and reading. Regin (the little over achiever) , amazed me with how many awards she got. She graduated from 6th grade so we went to the commencement. Mark spent more time standing to take pics of Regin getting awards than he did sitting. She got a certificate for reading over one million words this year (thank you Stephenie Meyer). She got an american citizenship award, a certificate for participating in math olympics, a plaque for the hope of america award (for demonstrating leadership, ethical and moral character and outstanding academic accomplishment).And finally the presidents education award, she got a certificate, a pin, and a letter from President Obama (this was for outstanding academic excellence , particularly in math.) We are very proud of her. She works so hard.
Andrew was lucky enough to have a teacher this past year who understood him. Recognized how smart he is, but also didnt let him get away with anything. She gave him the hurricane award for being the "messiest Ever! (smartest too)" . He is forgetfull and unorganized, but very intelligent and charismatic.
The year over all was good. There have been a few issues with completing assignments for the boys. I cant believe Jeff is going to be in 9th grade. Technically high school. Yikes! Regin will be in middle school, mak-up, leg shaving, double yikes! Drew will be in 5th, we are working on his organization over the summer, which never lasts long enough.
On a side note. You probably notice a huge difference between when Mark and I post in things like spelling, grammar, and general coherence. See my kids take after Mark in level of intelligence (thank God). Not that I am a big idiot, but my strengths have never been scholastic in nature. Thank you for your understanding and not correcting me. ( I hate it when people correct me).
Peace - Out- Yo
This is rather late considering the last day of school was june 5th, but it is still the same month so I can pretend I'm not a complete lazy butt.
The kids have received many awards over the years, but this year they received the following. Jeff got an award for testing in the top ten percent in the country in both science and reading. Regin (the little over achiever) , amazed me with how many awards she got. She graduated from 6th grade so we went to the commencement. Mark spent more time standing to take pics of Regin getting awards than he did sitting. She got a certificate for reading over one million words this year (thank you Stephenie Meyer). She got an american citizenship award, a certificate for participating in math olympics, a plaque for the hope of america award (for demonstrating leadership, ethical and moral character and outstanding academic accomplishment).And finally the presidents education award, she got a certificate, a pin, and a letter from President Obama (this was for outstanding academic excellence , particularly in math.) We are very proud of her. She works so hard.
Andrew was lucky enough to have a teacher this past year who understood him. Recognized how smart he is, but also didnt let him get away with anything. She gave him the hurricane award for being the "messiest Ever! (smartest too)" . He is forgetfull and unorganized, but very intelligent and charismatic.
The year over all was good. There have been a few issues with completing assignments for the boys. I cant believe Jeff is going to be in 9th grade. Technically high school. Yikes! Regin will be in middle school, mak-up, leg shaving, double yikes! Drew will be in 5th, we are working on his organization over the summer, which never lasts long enough.
On a side note. You probably notice a huge difference between when Mark and I post in things like spelling, grammar, and general coherence. See my kids take after Mark in level of intelligence (thank God). Not that I am a big idiot, but my strengths have never been scholastic in nature. Thank you for your understanding and not correcting me. ( I hate it when people correct me).
Peace - Out- Yo
Frogs and friends and a pot lu...
Frogs and friends and a pot luck. Just another friday at the office
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day
To all the fathers that read this, I hope you have an awesome day.
Here are a couple of videos. I noticed after I compiled them that they aren't the happiest of vids but they all mean something lyrically.
Have a great day.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q29YR5-t3gg
I know this is a remake but I like this version:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3bht7S-3vI
And then there was Fred.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlcRL8ZUWPY
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Reflection and introspection...
It is Saturday night. Everyone is in bed sleeping and here I sit. Watching really, REALLY bad horror movies, eating a Jalapeno and Bacon Pizza, drinking Pepsi, and doing some general 'net surfing. Some rare time alone with the ability to be a vegetable. It may be pure bliss. In small doses.
It is about 30 minutes to Father's Day as I write this. I am going to "future post" it so that it hits on Father's Day. I have been thinking about what it means to me to be a father. I have also been thinking about the many ways I am similar and different from my own father.
I like to think that I have been fairly successful so far as a father and that it somehow makes up for my general shittiness as a son. All of this leads me to dwell on my past. Never a good road for me to travel.
On my drive home the other day I followed a biker lady. It made me think of my mother and all of the time I didn't get to spend with her. I spent years harboring deep resentment for her utter and total abandonment of me. I have since moved past that and decided that it makes no sense to be angry at a stranger. There were those people in my childhood that caused much worse physical and emotional damage. I have moved past anger towards them as well. (Ok, mostly) I am now, as an adult, able to maintain my distance from them no matter how intertwined they may be with my family. I refuse to let them poison my children's lives, even if that means I do not get to have a relationship with my father. (Whom I miss horribly, especially on Father's Day)
As a parent, I see it as my fundamental task in life to provide in the best way I possibly can for my children. This, to me, is more than providing financially. Having Maxine as my partner in this, it would be easy to make enough money to provide every little thing and have any material possessions that they want. That is not how we choose to live. We are teaching our children to value people over possessions. In our house, it is more rewarding to sit in the living room talking for hours at a time than it is to sit and watch a movie together. We live a pretty frugal life and are teaching our children to live happily with the things they need more than with the things they want. (And yes, we provide some "wants" to. They are kids, after all) We all value each other's company and spend most of our time together. I know this will probably change as they get older but for now I cherish it. My children understand the proper way to treat people and are the most fantastic kids I have ever encountered. I attribute that, in large part, to Maxine's wonderful guidance. I am doing my best to teach my boys how to become good men, and I think they are progressing well down that road.
I know that this post comes off as a therapy post and to an extent it is. Father's Day is a bittersweet day for me and as it approaches, I am getting just a little melancholy.
To all the fathers out there, Happy Fathers Day. I hope to send something cheery a little bit later on.
It is about 30 minutes to Father's Day as I write this. I am going to "future post" it so that it hits on Father's Day. I have been thinking about what it means to me to be a father. I have also been thinking about the many ways I am similar and different from my own father.
I like to think that I have been fairly successful so far as a father and that it somehow makes up for my general shittiness as a son. All of this leads me to dwell on my past. Never a good road for me to travel.
On my drive home the other day I followed a biker lady. It made me think of my mother and all of the time I didn't get to spend with her. I spent years harboring deep resentment for her utter and total abandonment of me. I have since moved past that and decided that it makes no sense to be angry at a stranger. There were those people in my childhood that caused much worse physical and emotional damage. I have moved past anger towards them as well. (Ok, mostly) I am now, as an adult, able to maintain my distance from them no matter how intertwined they may be with my family. I refuse to let them poison my children's lives, even if that means I do not get to have a relationship with my father. (Whom I miss horribly, especially on Father's Day)
As a parent, I see it as my fundamental task in life to provide in the best way I possibly can for my children. This, to me, is more than providing financially. Having Maxine as my partner in this, it would be easy to make enough money to provide every little thing and have any material possessions that they want. That is not how we choose to live. We are teaching our children to value people over possessions. In our house, it is more rewarding to sit in the living room talking for hours at a time than it is to sit and watch a movie together. We live a pretty frugal life and are teaching our children to live happily with the things they need more than with the things they want. (And yes, we provide some "wants" to. They are kids, after all) We all value each other's company and spend most of our time together. I know this will probably change as they get older but for now I cherish it. My children understand the proper way to treat people and are the most fantastic kids I have ever encountered. I attribute that, in large part, to Maxine's wonderful guidance. I am doing my best to teach my boys how to become good men, and I think they are progressing well down that road.
I know that this post comes off as a therapy post and to an extent it is. Father's Day is a bittersweet day for me and as it approaches, I am getting just a little melancholy.
To all the fathers out there, Happy Fathers Day. I hope to send something cheery a little bit later on.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Stick with it through the end...
Not much to say lately. Been busy. Saw the funniest bumper stickers...
And
Enjoy.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe-er9FqhYA
I have (a little too much) personal experience with this one...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo0Vv0J6jtw
For those that made it... A little enlightenment.
While I may not share your views and wonder at how you can believe some of the things that you do, here are the five precepts of Buddhism. I try to follow, shouldn't you? (Rhyme fully intended)
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from destroying living creatures.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from taking anything not freely given.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from false speech.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from taking intoxicants which lead to carelessness.
Granted, I suck at a couple of them but it is the journey that makes us who we are. Wouldn't it also be grand if we all shed the labels that we use to identify ourselves?
Peace out y'all!
And
Enjoy.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe-er9FqhYA
I have (a little too much) personal experience with this one...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo0Vv0J6jtw
For those that made it... A little enlightenment.
While I may not share your views and wonder at how you can believe some of the things that you do, here are the five precepts of Buddhism. I try to follow, shouldn't you? (Rhyme fully intended)
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from destroying living creatures.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from taking anything not freely given.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from false speech.
* I undertake the precept of abstaining from taking intoxicants which lead to carelessness.
Granted, I suck at a couple of them but it is the journey that makes us who we are. Wouldn't it also be grand if we all shed the labels that we use to identify ourselves?
Peace out y'all!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
@wilw what if there is somethi...
@wilw what if there is something wierd, and it don't look good? Who you gonna call?
Saturday, June 13, 2009
There are many things that make a man a man
Is this one of them?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4&feature=player_embedded
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4&feature=player_embedded
Friday, June 5, 2009
6th grade graduation today, he...
6th grade graduation today, headache this afternoon. Pics to follow soon...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
I guess its time to become Twi...
I guess its time to become Twitter-pated. C'mon, everyone is doing it...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Memorial Day BBQ
We had our lovely neighbors over for a BBQ on memorial day. I am so glad it did not rain. A good time was had by all. We got a slip and slide, the kids loved it. We also played some badminton and volleyball. The 4 adults against the 5 kids, and Mike running around. The adults won. I only got beaned in the head once. Here are some pics of the sliding fun.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sometimes you gotta laugh...
When I got home from work yesterday, Maxine told me about a great comedian she saw on Comedy Central.
His name is Jo Koy and he is freaking hilarious!
The following clip is the part that, if I remember correctly, almost made her pee.
His name is Jo Koy and he is freaking hilarious!
The following clip is the part that, if I remember correctly, almost made her pee.
| Jokes.com | ||||
| Jo Koy | ||||
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
The Greatest Band I Never Knew I Liked
Recently I took a shine to Shinedown. (funny, huh?)
As I looked for other songs of theirs that are any good, I have come across a TON of songs that I knew, and I loved, that I did not know were theirs. Apparently, I have been a fan for years.
As I looked for other songs of theirs that are any good, I have come across a TON of songs that I knew, and I loved, that I did not know were theirs. Apparently, I have been a fan for years.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
They finally found it...
Shocking news...
A brain trust finally came up with a cure for stupid.
For those that don't know, stupid is a terminal, and often hereditary, disease that affects millions of Americans.
Signs include:
-Talking out your ass
-Making a fool out of yourself regularly
-Thinking you are, in fact, not stupid (aka Denial)
-Chronic confusion (Often wondering what the hell is going on)
-Other symptoms as described by your friends. (They can often spot the signs you missed)
The cure is quite simple and only takes 5 steps.
1) Go to your local grocery or convenience store.
2) Buy a pack of gum. Ask for a bag.
3) Return home, place the gum on the counter.
4) Firmly affix the bag to your head.
5) Breathe Deeply.
In no time at all, you will be cured and the world will be a better place.
For those truly affected, you may require assistance. If anyone offers to assist, please advise them that they are probably affected as well.
For those that need it, a visual:
Have a great day!
A brain trust finally came up with a cure for stupid.
For those that don't know, stupid is a terminal, and often hereditary, disease that affects millions of Americans.
Signs include:
-Talking out your ass
-Making a fool out of yourself regularly
-Thinking you are, in fact, not stupid (aka Denial)
-Chronic confusion (Often wondering what the hell is going on)
-Other symptoms as described by your friends. (They can often spot the signs you missed)
The cure is quite simple and only takes 5 steps.
1) Go to your local grocery or convenience store.
2) Buy a pack of gum. Ask for a bag.
3) Return home, place the gum on the counter.
4) Firmly affix the bag to your head.
5) Breathe Deeply.
In no time at all, you will be cured and the world will be a better place.
For those truly affected, you may require assistance. If anyone offers to assist, please advise them that they are probably affected as well.
For those that need it, a visual:
Have a great day!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Kung Pow: Enter The Fist
My boys and I have a movie we love. I have never heard of anyone else that knows about it.
It is Kung Pow: Enter The Fist. It may be the funniest movie EVER!
Here are a couple of clips from Hulu. They are not the clips that I would have chosen but they are damn funny. We have many, many sayings around the house that come from this movie. I would strongly encourage EVERYONE, their dog, their momma, their aunt, their neighbor, and their third cousin's roommate's friend's gynecologist to watch it.
I couldn't resist (Audio from Kung Pow):
George Bush is Master Betty! - For more amazing video clips, click here
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGCaCB8ebTc
And, some quotes:
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Master Betty: Go get some snacks, perhaps a carbonated soda!
Ling: I hope they have Icees!
Chosen One: I have chosen the large tub.
Wimp Lo: My nipples look like Milk Duds!
Master Tang: I've got some yellow liquid for your popcorn, and it's non-dairy!
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Master Tang: [narrating] At that moment, the Chosen One learned a valuable lesson about iron claws... THEY HURT LIKE CRAP MAN.
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Wimp Lo: Take a close look. 'Cause I rule, baby.
Chosen One: And who do you rule, the large-dark-nipple people?
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Master Tang: [Master Tang walking and singing] Hmm, chicken go cluck-cluck, cow go moo. Piggy go oink-oink, how bout you? Wanna be an animal just like you.
[breaks off and looks around]
Henchman: [in bushes] Cuckoo! Cuckoo!
Master Betty: Mmm, I'm just a birdie, too!
Master Tang: [resumes singing] Lemur go pff-pff, Ostrich go baah. Koala go
Master Tang: [makes clicking noises]
Master Tang: [spins to face Betty]
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Master Tang: Pay no attention to Wimp Lo, we purposely trained him wrong... as a joke
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Wimp Lo: Knock, knock. Who's there? Your butt that's about to be kicked!
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Master Betty: Well, I thought you looked familiar. Sorry, I didn't recognize you without crap in your pants!
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Chosen One: His powers are greater than mine.
Mu Shu Fasa: Yes, plus when you got hit with his iron claw you DID scream like a wussy.
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Master Tang: [singing] Oh, Taco Bell, Taco Bell, product placement with Taco Bell. Enchirito...
Students: [joining in singing] Nacho, Burrito...
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Ling: I'm a teeny tiny horny honey!
It is Kung Pow: Enter The Fist. It may be the funniest movie EVER!
Here are a couple of clips from Hulu. They are not the clips that I would have chosen but they are damn funny. We have many, many sayings around the house that come from this movie. I would strongly encourage EVERYONE, their dog, their momma, their aunt, their neighbor, and their third cousin's roommate's friend's gynecologist to watch it.
I couldn't resist (Audio from Kung Pow):
George Bush is Master Betty! - For more amazing video clips, click here
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGCaCB8ebTc
And, some quotes:
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Master Betty: Go get some snacks, perhaps a carbonated soda!
Ling: I hope they have Icees!
Chosen One: I have chosen the large tub.
Wimp Lo: My nipples look like Milk Duds!
Master Tang: I've got some yellow liquid for your popcorn, and it's non-dairy!
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Master Tang: [narrating] At that moment, the Chosen One learned a valuable lesson about iron claws... THEY HURT LIKE CRAP MAN.
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Wimp Lo: Take a close look. 'Cause I rule, baby.
Chosen One: And who do you rule, the large-dark-nipple people?
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Master Tang: [Master Tang walking and singing] Hmm, chicken go cluck-cluck, cow go moo. Piggy go oink-oink, how bout you? Wanna be an animal just like you.
[breaks off and looks around]
Henchman: [in bushes] Cuckoo! Cuckoo!
Master Betty: Mmm, I'm just a birdie, too!
Master Tang: [resumes singing] Lemur go pff-pff, Ostrich go baah. Koala go
Master Tang: [makes clicking noises]
Master Tang: [spins to face Betty]
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Master Tang: Pay no attention to Wimp Lo, we purposely trained him wrong... as a joke
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Wimp Lo: Knock, knock. Who's there? Your butt that's about to be kicked!
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Master Betty: Well, I thought you looked familiar. Sorry, I didn't recognize you without crap in your pants!
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Chosen One: His powers are greater than mine.
Mu Shu Fasa: Yes, plus when you got hit with his iron claw you DID scream like a wussy.
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Master Tang: [singing] Oh, Taco Bell, Taco Bell, product placement with Taco Bell. Enchirito...
Students: [joining in singing] Nacho, Burrito...
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Ling: I'm a teeny tiny horny honey!
Happy Hallmark Holiday!
To all the mothers and mother-effers out there....
Happy day! I think it is fairly common knowledge that I am not a huge fan of Mother's Day. (Or Valentine's Day, or Halloween, or any other contrived holiday that was created to sell cards, candy, and mindless bs.)
But that really isn't the point. I celebrate Maxine every day as the mother of my children. (and my best friend, and my reason for living, etc) I think that is good enough. And since she made me swear not to buy her anything, it all fits together nicely. I was bored this morning and, as I often do, was browsing YouTube.
Here are a few commemorative videos for your viewing pleasure:
(some are kind of lame but there are a couple goodies out there and they all have at least *some* redeeming qualities)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSvsQr8FKUg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvQPI2DWT8
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAxfh8ukosQ
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUOt2wcNdQc
This one was pointed out to me by Ted. Thanks brutha! I still think its hilarious!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcA4Ry65FU
On a side note, I did a google search for "I Hate Mothers Day" (I was hoping there would be something funny) and the fourth search result was this. I still haven't stopped laughing. That one article really sums up the christian spirit, doesn't it? Bah, you can keep it. I will stick to my universal principles.
Have a great day! Star Trek in T-Minus 3 Hours and counting.....
Happy day! I think it is fairly common knowledge that I am not a huge fan of Mother's Day. (Or Valentine's Day, or Halloween, or any other contrived holiday that was created to sell cards, candy, and mindless bs.)
But that really isn't the point. I celebrate Maxine every day as the mother of my children. (and my best friend, and my reason for living, etc) I think that is good enough. And since she made me swear not to buy her anything, it all fits together nicely. I was bored this morning and, as I often do, was browsing YouTube.
Here are a few commemorative videos for your viewing pleasure:
(some are kind of lame but there are a couple goodies out there and they all have at least *some* redeeming qualities)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSvsQr8FKUg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvQPI2DWT8
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAxfh8ukosQ
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUOt2wcNdQc
This one was pointed out to me by Ted. Thanks brutha! I still think its hilarious!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhcA4Ry65FU
On a side note, I did a google search for "I Hate Mothers Day" (I was hoping there would be something funny) and the fourth search result was this. I still haven't stopped laughing. That one article really sums up the christian spirit, doesn't it? Bah, you can keep it. I will stick to my universal principles.
Have a great day! Star Trek in T-Minus 3 Hours and counting.....
Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Aftermath....
Today was the Susan Komen Race for the Cure...
One final thank you to everyone that supported me. I didn't train. I struggled horribly. But I finished.
It was a morning for a good cause, spent with good friends, in a super positive atmosphere.
Here is a pic of me doing my best fruit loop pose.
And, of course, here is one of the entire Qqest Posse.
One final thank you to everyone that supported me. I didn't train. I struggled horribly. But I finished.
It was a morning for a good cause, spent with good friends, in a super positive atmosphere.
Here is a pic of me doing my best fruit loop pose.
And, of course, here is one of the entire Qqest Posse.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
A Few Randomocities
THE BIG RACE is tomorrow. (Or tomarrow depending on who you are.) Thank you to everyone that offered their support. (Both morally and financially. Each is equally as important.) I am super excited and I think it will be a lot of fun.
Hopefully Maxine's uber ick toe will be strong enough that she can participate. We took the bandaging off last night and it is still really tender. We will try getting a shoe on it tonight and walking around a bit to see how it goes. We were going to post pictures but once it was soaked and the crustyness was removed it wasn't really all that gross looking.
In other news, Star Trek opens today. I am almost a quivering mass of goo anticipating the joy that is Star Trek but I am putting on a strong face so I do not scare animals and small children. (Yes you, Corbin...although I guess you aren't that small anymore.)
And now, for something completely different...
You know I love the guys over at Mediocre Films. They are hella funny and posted another gem.
Today's video is brought to you by the letter "C", the number 12, and Tuesday. No, not this Tuesday, next Tuesday.
See you then.
When?
Next Tuesday.
What?
I SAID SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY!
Or you could treasure Andrew's current favorite joke.
We were outside tossing a football last night and he said; "Hey Dad, say I, spell cup, and then say pretty colors!"
You just did it, didn't you. Andrew is laughing in his head although he isn't even awake yet.
Yep. My kids are better than yours.
Have a great day!
Hopefully Maxine's uber ick toe will be strong enough that she can participate. We took the bandaging off last night and it is still really tender. We will try getting a shoe on it tonight and walking around a bit to see how it goes. We were going to post pictures but once it was soaked and the crustyness was removed it wasn't really all that gross looking.
In other news, Star Trek opens today. I am almost a quivering mass of goo anticipating the joy that is Star Trek but I am putting on a strong face so I do not scare animals and small children. (Yes you, Corbin...although I guess you aren't that small anymore.)
And now, for something completely different...
You know I love the guys over at Mediocre Films. They are hella funny and posted another gem.
Today's video is brought to you by the letter "C", the number 12, and Tuesday. No, not this Tuesday, next Tuesday.
See you then.
When?
Next Tuesday.
What?
I SAID SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY!
Or you could treasure Andrew's current favorite joke.
We were outside tossing a football last night and he said; "Hey Dad, say I, spell cup, and then say pretty colors!"
You just did it, didn't you. Andrew is laughing in his head although he isn't even awake yet.
Yep. My kids are better than yours.
Have a great day!
A new lease on life
Lately I have found myself growing increasingly cynical.
I like to think that it stems from the fact that most people are assholes. You know who you are.
Then, I thought, WWBD? (What would Buddha do?) That is not nearly as creative as AYHSMB, but it is more pleasant.
I talk a lot of crap about people. Maybe not a lot by your standards but a lot by mine. I am going to work on it.
Oh, and I figured out a way to put YouTube videos on my sidebar. Now showing, the GREATEST MUSIC VIDEO EVER MADE!!!!!!!
Here it is embedded as well:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoKFBjd5-F8
I like to think that it stems from the fact that most people are assholes. You know who you are.
Then, I thought, WWBD? (What would Buddha do?) That is not nearly as creative as AYHSMB, but it is more pleasant.
I talk a lot of crap about people. Maybe not a lot by your standards but a lot by mine. I am going to work on it.
Oh, and I figured out a way to put YouTube videos on my sidebar. Now showing, the GREATEST MUSIC VIDEO EVER MADE!!!!!!!
Here it is embedded as well:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoKFBjd5-F8
Saturday, May 2, 2009
When I move you move.....just like that...
Awwwww yeah! Today was Scout-A-Rama. Andrew and I were asked to help at our pack's booth for a couple of hours. Jeff, Andrew, and I went early to party hard with the other scouts.
I had a blast hanging out with the two coolest guys I know. We saw so many things and so many people it is hard for me to describe specifics.
Our pack's booth was a shorter version of the Space Derby that we did a few months ago. My favorite part of the ENTIRE Scout-A-Rama was the time I got to spend with the scouts and their families running space derby races.
They say these types of events are for the scouts but I think I got as much out of it as Andrew did.
It was a good time. If you didn't make it out this year, try next year. I am sure we will sell you a ticket. There were events and booths that would appeal to anyone in the family.
Good times!
I had a blast hanging out with the two coolest guys I know. We saw so many things and so many people it is hard for me to describe specifics.
Our pack's booth was a shorter version of the Space Derby that we did a few months ago. My favorite part of the ENTIRE Scout-A-Rama was the time I got to spend with the scouts and their families running space derby races.
They say these types of events are for the scouts but I think I got as much out of it as Andrew did.
It was a good time. If you didn't make it out this year, try next year. I am sure we will sell you a ticket. There were events and booths that would appeal to anyone in the family.
Good times!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
So many posts, so little content...
A wise person recently said "don't blog because it could "get you out there". Blog because you want to blog. There are too many people blogging out there already and too few with anything to say."
I have been adhering to that lately. I have some story ideas and the like stored up that I am tinkering with and various other blog worthy topics but you just have to wait until they formulate themselves.
In the meantime, AYHSMB.
Look it up. Its hilarious.
Also, don't forget, Scout-A-Rama is this weekend at the South Towne Expo Center. Race for the cure is next weekend.
I have been adhering to that lately. I have some story ideas and the like stored up that I am tinkering with and various other blog worthy topics but you just have to wait until they formulate themselves.
In the meantime, AYHSMB.
Look it up. Its hilarious.
Also, don't forget, Scout-A-Rama is this weekend at the South Towne Expo Center. Race for the cure is next weekend.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
The Cure....
No, not the super-freaks from the 80's, although that would be ok too.
I am talking about the Susan G Komen race for the cure.
You should TOTALLY sponsor me.
Here is the link.
Click it. Click it now!
And....the Cure.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4SZhumbv0s
I am talking about the Susan G Komen race for the cure.
You should TOTALLY sponsor me.
Here is the link.
Click it. Click it now!
And....the Cure.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4SZhumbv0s
Friday, April 17, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Weekend of Jeff....
Jeff turned 14 this weekend. (On Saturday.)
Damn.
He is old.
Anyways for his Birthday, we went to Hastur's and got our geek on. After spending an eternity looking through comics, games, and D&D books, he decided on some expansion figurines for his D&D Miniatures game. After that little jaunt, we went home to have lunch with our lovely ladies and then....Nickelcade. Don't worry. I took some excedrin in advance. Wandering around the arcade with a pocket full of jingles really brought back some memories for me. It was a great day spent mostly hanging with the two coolest guys I know.
Oh, and for the record, there was NO cake. Root beer floats were the dessert du jour.
Yummy. Cake is for freaks.
Have a great day!
Damn.
He is old.
Anyways for his Birthday, we went to Hastur's and got our geek on. After spending an eternity looking through comics, games, and D&D books, he decided on some expansion figurines for his D&D Miniatures game. After that little jaunt, we went home to have lunch with our lovely ladies and then....Nickelcade. Don't worry. I took some excedrin in advance. Wandering around the arcade with a pocket full of jingles really brought back some memories for me. It was a great day spent mostly hanging with the two coolest guys I know.
Oh, and for the record, there was NO cake. Root beer floats were the dessert du jour.
Yummy. Cake is for freaks.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Another critically important post.
Today's post is brought to you by the letter "Q" and the number 17.
I am in a ranting mood today and am feeling rather grumpy so I am not really posting anything.
Expect frogs. And mice.
And don't forget pickles.
Aren't you glad you wasted 25 seconds of your life reading this? :-)
Have you ever tried fried bananas? I have. They are kind of gross.
Ok, now close your eyes and pretend I ranted about all of the things that are clouding up my brain this morning.
Ok, now you are offended. It happens. I am sure you will get over it.
Wow, in the minute or two I spent writing this, I have deleted three different rants from the body of this post. My brain is screwy. I need to stop now. But before I do, I want you to research the difference between salvation by grace and salvation by works. Which one makes the most sense to you?
Now go make yourself have a WONDERFUL day.
I am in a ranting mood today and am feeling rather grumpy so I am not really posting anything.
Expect frogs. And mice.
And don't forget pickles.
Aren't you glad you wasted 25 seconds of your life reading this? :-)
Have you ever tried fried bananas? I have. They are kind of gross.
Ok, now close your eyes and pretend I ranted about all of the things that are clouding up my brain this morning.
Ok, now you are offended. It happens. I am sure you will get over it.
Wow, in the minute or two I spent writing this, I have deleted three different rants from the body of this post. My brain is screwy. I need to stop now. But before I do, I want you to research the difference between salvation by grace and salvation by works. Which one makes the most sense to you?
Now go make yourself have a WONDERFUL day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Anniversary
So monday was our 15th anniversary. Mark had requested the whole week off. Unfortunately he spent the first few days quite sick. It was great having him home. Having lunch together and hanging out. It was like a week long celebration of our anniversary. Monday we went to dinner as a family. Friday Mark and I went and saw fast and furious (which I really liked, he said he did to but he may have just been humoring me.) Saturday we got all gussied up and went to a really nice dinner at Fratelli's (which I probably just spelled incorrectly) it was wonderful, authentic Italian food, with a lovely atmosphere. Then we went to the store to get some cheesecake for the family. You cant see it in the pic, but I was wearing super high strappy black heels. I'm sure Kim would have rocked them, but I am high heel challenged so I was wobbling like a weeble. Mark said he would holler and sing to pull attention away from my barely being able to walk. The image that conjured in my head gave me a serious case of the giggles. So I was having a laughing fit in the store wobbling along. probably not looking so much like a weeble anymore, just drunk.
The reason I tell the weeble wobble story even though you probably didn't care to hear it is because it demonstrates some of my favorite things about being with my Mark. He is funny as hell, I spend so much time laughing, and he can make me laugh whenever he wants. Also that he would do anything for me. Including but not limited to making a fool of himself in public. I could tell you dozens of stories when he has been a spectacle on my behalf. There are billions of reasons why I love Mark. I will spare you the details, suffice it to say I AM WITHOUT A DOUBT THE LUCKIEST, BEST LOVED, WOMAN IN THE WORLD. Ahhhh is good to be me.
The Greatest EVER
Last night, John Stockton, the Greatest Basketball Player EVER!, was inducted in to the Professional Basketball Hall of Fame.
Oh yeah, some guy named Michael Jordan was also inducted but no one has ever heard of him.
Here is a YouTube clipshow that seemed fairly good.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbqdxlZr4_0
Oh yeah, some guy named Michael Jordan was also inducted but no one has ever heard of him.
Here is a YouTube clipshow that seemed fairly good.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbqdxlZr4_0
Monday, April 6, 2009
Another pair of pants to sell on eBay...
Hmm. Chad Vader.... I realize I may be too geek-a-rific for this to appeal to anyone else but it is damn funny.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma5UwLN-Suo
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss0t2iR7hqA
And, of course, Fred.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dap5HfPfY
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma5UwLN-Suo
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss0t2iR7hqA
And, of course, Fred.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dap5HfPfY
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Am I happy...am I sad...am I happy...am I sad?
The other day I heard about a "big deal" trade in the NFL. It has been a well publicised story that Jay Cutler was unhappy playing for the Denver Broncos. (Who wouldn't be?) When I heard that he was traded to my Bears, I was happy, then sad, then concerned, then confused, then I wondered if it was a prank.
And then I read the story:
Joining Bears a dream come true for Pro Bowl QB Cutler - Chicago Bears.
They traded Kyle Orton, and two first round draft picks for Cutler. While Cutler is, in my opinion, a much better QB than Orton, I really, REALLY liked Orton as the QB for my team. His style and attitude fit with how MY Bears have always played ball.
The only real experience that I have with Cutler is the whining and moaning that I have seen this off-season.
I am aprehensive but optimistic. And now I need to watch Bronco games to keep up on Orton, Jets games to keep up on Thomas Jones, and read about the Bengals (no one in their right mind watches Bengals games) to make sure Cedric Benson continues to fail.
At least Rex Grossman hasn't been signed yet...
And then I read the story:
Joining Bears a dream come true for Pro Bowl QB Cutler - Chicago Bears.
They traded Kyle Orton, and two first round draft picks for Cutler. While Cutler is, in my opinion, a much better QB than Orton, I really, REALLY liked Orton as the QB for my team. His style and attitude fit with how MY Bears have always played ball.
The only real experience that I have with Cutler is the whining and moaning that I have seen this off-season.
I am aprehensive but optimistic. And now I need to watch Bronco games to keep up on Orton, Jets games to keep up on Thomas Jones, and read about the Bengals (no one in their right mind watches Bengals games) to make sure Cedric Benson continues to fail.
At least Rex Grossman hasn't been signed yet...
Friday, April 3, 2009
8 things (just for you Rochelle)
8 favorite tv shows
1- friends
2- bones
3- lost
4- heroes
5- criminal minds
6- dark angel
7- pretender
8- my so called life (they don't have to be currently on air do they?)
8 things I did yesterday
1-colored my hair
2- bought new underwear
3- had mickey d's for lunch
4- took a nap
5- hung out with Mark
6- ate some peach yogurt
7- did some sewing
8- annoyed Jeff
8 things I am looking forward to
1- date Saturday night
2- Depeche mode in August
3- Summer, summer, summertime
4- school to be out
5- retirement
6- having a perfect body
7- having perfect teeth
8- not being delusional about those last three
8 favorite restaurants
1- training table
2- bajio
3- sizzler
4- outback
5- ruby river
6- hires big h
7- arbys
8- apallo
8 things on my wish list
1- my kids to go to college
2- get my teeth fixed
3- be toned
4- be independently wealthy
5- a jeep
6- a baby grand piano
7- to be able to adopt
8- world peace (picture waving ,elbow, elbow, wrist,wrist, wrist)
8 people I tag
1- ya
2- right
3- like
4- I
5- know
6- that
7- many
8- people
1- friends
2- bones
3- lost
4- heroes
5- criminal minds
6- dark angel
7- pretender
8- my so called life (they don't have to be currently on air do they?)
8 things I did yesterday
1-colored my hair
2- bought new underwear
3- had mickey d's for lunch
4- took a nap
5- hung out with Mark
6- ate some peach yogurt
7- did some sewing
8- annoyed Jeff
8 things I am looking forward to
1- date Saturday night
2- Depeche mode in August
3- Summer, summer, summertime
4- school to be out
5- retirement
6- having a perfect body
7- having perfect teeth
8- not being delusional about those last three
8 favorite restaurants
1- training table
2- bajio
3- sizzler
4- outback
5- ruby river
6- hires big h
7- arbys
8- apallo
8 things on my wish list
1- my kids to go to college
2- get my teeth fixed
3- be toned
4- be independently wealthy
5- a jeep
6- a baby grand piano
7- to be able to adopt
8- world peace (picture waving ,elbow, elbow, wrist,wrist, wrist)
8 people I tag
1- ya
2- right
3- like
4- I
5- know
6- that
7- many
8- people
Thursday, April 2, 2009
I know you're not gay, but...
Everyone, meet Dwayne Perkins.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL-LTTUTuMw
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIB-VRpkdgI
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIB-VRpkdgI
He makes me laugh. I know that isn't really that hard but he is funny.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL-LTTUTuMw
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIB-VRpkdgI
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIB-VRpkdgI
He makes me laugh. I know that isn't really that hard but he is funny.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Suprisingly NOT an April's Fool post.
I have struggled with what to post today. Honestly, I am still feeling way too shitty to come up with anything good.
I did, however, stumble across the link at the bottom of this post...
Apparently people are obsessed with cornholes. Give me a minute to laugh like the adolescent that I am...
...
...
Ok. Anyways, although *I* have not personally engaged in any cornhole activity, I am sure some of you have, and have probably enjoyed it. (Although cornhole related injuries are a concern.) I hear a lot of people do it wrong or don't try using the proper materials.
Anyways, now that your mind is completely buried in the gutter, click the link.
If you don't know why this is so funny to me...bless your heart. I applaud your naivity.
I did, however, stumble across the link at the bottom of this post...
Apparently people are obsessed with cornholes. Give me a minute to laugh like the adolescent that I am...
...
...
Ok. Anyways, although *I* have not personally engaged in any cornhole activity, I am sure some of you have, and have probably enjoyed it. (Although cornhole related injuries are a concern.) I hear a lot of people do it wrong or don't try using the proper materials.
Anyways, now that your mind is completely buried in the gutter, click the link.
If you don't know why this is so funny to me...bless your heart. I applaud your naivity.
Monday, March 30, 2009
A Few Random Thoughts
Here are a few random items and thoughts from the past few days.
Saturday was Grandma Floyd's memorial. Special Thanks to Marilee and Laura for coordinating such a warm and pleasant gathering. (Even if the day was frigidly cold.) I am sure Grandma would have loved the wonderful stories that were told and she would have especially loved to see so many family members gathered together.
I wasn't feeling especially well that day, which of course makes sense because I started my vacation on Friday. I figure I have some bad Karma stored up over something despite my best efforts to keep it clear.
Yesterday was our 15th wedding anniversary. 15 years married to the only person on the planet that makes sense. Kinda makes you jealous, doesn't it? Well, she is mine so BACK OFF! I could go off on a sappy pseudo-romantic rant of how wonderful Maxine is and what a wonderful life she has given me so far but anyone that knows us already hears the gory details on a daily basis so I will spare you here. Suffice it to say, she is perfect for me and everything I ever hoped for. 'Nuff said.
I felt so lousy yesterday that we didn't go out for our anniversary. Instead, the 5 of us went out to dinner together. We had some great laughs and told fun stories about the last (almost) 17 years we have been together. Our kids are so damn much fun it makes me question why parents go out without their kids.
We rescheduled our date for Saturday night. I have no idea what we are going to do yet but we hope to go somewhere "dress-upy" so Maxine can wear her new smokin' hot dress. Did I mention that it is amazingly hot on her? I don't know that I will be able to keep my grubby paws off her long enough to consume a meal.
Anywho, more to come soon.
Saturday was Grandma Floyd's memorial. Special Thanks to Marilee and Laura for coordinating such a warm and pleasant gathering. (Even if the day was frigidly cold.) I am sure Grandma would have loved the wonderful stories that were told and she would have especially loved to see so many family members gathered together.
I wasn't feeling especially well that day, which of course makes sense because I started my vacation on Friday. I figure I have some bad Karma stored up over something despite my best efforts to keep it clear.
Yesterday was our 15th wedding anniversary. 15 years married to the only person on the planet that makes sense. Kinda makes you jealous, doesn't it? Well, she is mine so BACK OFF! I could go off on a sappy pseudo-romantic rant of how wonderful Maxine is and what a wonderful life she has given me so far but anyone that knows us already hears the gory details on a daily basis so I will spare you here. Suffice it to say, she is perfect for me and everything I ever hoped for. 'Nuff said.
I felt so lousy yesterday that we didn't go out for our anniversary. Instead, the 5 of us went out to dinner together. We had some great laughs and told fun stories about the last (almost) 17 years we have been together. Our kids are so damn much fun it makes me question why parents go out without their kids.
We rescheduled our date for Saturday night. I have no idea what we are going to do yet but we hope to go somewhere "dress-upy" so Maxine can wear her new smokin' hot dress. Did I mention that it is amazingly hot on her? I don't know that I will be able to keep my grubby paws off her long enough to consume a meal.
Anywho, more to come soon.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Gee-tar, Drums, and a siren...
Yesterday I was grumpy. In fact, I think I have been grumpy for a couple of days.
Hard to believe, I know.
My wonderful Maxine, in her awesomeness, was sensitive to my grumpiness and was determined to find a cure.
As we were contemplating our dinner choices and just having a general chat, she suggested a rousing game of Rock Band.
Well, little camper, that worked wonders. Our little 5 man band is not very good, not by a longshot, but we laughed and sang and rocked for a couple of hours and all signs of mister grumpy gills were gone. We only have a PS2 so downloadable content is a no-go, but the stock songs are rock-a-rific by themselves.
Regin is quite the crooner, especially with Jeff shredding the guitar, Andrew thumping the bass, and Maxine defying logic on the drums. Me? I prefer to float around all 4.
My vacation starts tomorrow. I see a good amount of Rock Band in my future. If you haven't played it, I suggest you give it a shot.
Hard to believe, I know.
My wonderful Maxine, in her awesomeness, was sensitive to my grumpiness and was determined to find a cure.
As we were contemplating our dinner choices and just having a general chat, she suggested a rousing game of Rock Band.
Well, little camper, that worked wonders. Our little 5 man band is not very good, not by a longshot, but we laughed and sang and rocked for a couple of hours and all signs of mister grumpy gills were gone. We only have a PS2 so downloadable content is a no-go, but the stock songs are rock-a-rific by themselves.
Regin is quite the crooner, especially with Jeff shredding the guitar, Andrew thumping the bass, and Maxine defying logic on the drums. Me? I prefer to float around all 4.
My vacation starts tomorrow. I see a good amount of Rock Band in my future. If you haven't played it, I suggest you give it a shot.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Maybe one of the coolest things EVER!
This is mucho impressive-o.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXqn42AykM
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXqn42AykM
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Repetition
As I typed the word repetition, I had a thought. Let's dissect. If you break down the word, you have rep, for repeat. You have pet, which, well, means to pet. And then, you have tit. Um, jugs? boobies? fun bags? And ion. I have nothing witty, so forget that part.
So, the definition of repetition is to repeatedly rub boobies. Now you are informed.
That is a complete side tangent. My real reason for posting was the following video. The title, repetition, is because this is the same girl I posted the other day. Normally I would try not to repeat someone so soon but your mum told me to.
Enjoy.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INd_i7RiwYs
Have you ever thought about making your own videos and posting them on YouTube? Me neither.
It's a four day week for me. Jealous much? I think it is going to be incredibly hard to focus. If I work with you, please forgive me. And what are you doing reading this during work hours? SHAME ON YOU!
Maxine and I celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary next week. I think that means she is officially stuck with me.Which is good because I don't relish the idea of sleeping in the bushes outside of her house and stalking her. Oh crap, did I just write that? Thank goodness for deletion.
I have a great big party planned for our anniversary. If you haven't already received your invite it is probably because we don't like you. Either that or it could be because I have the party planned in my head but not the thousands and thousands of dollars it would take to pull it off. That plus the fact that Maxine made me PROMISE not to spend any money. Since she reads this, I will have to say I didn't.
Have a great day and remember, a wise man once said, "Don't eat wooden nickels."
Yes, it was me.
So, the definition of repetition is to repeatedly rub boobies. Now you are informed.
That is a complete side tangent. My real reason for posting was the following video. The title, repetition, is because this is the same girl I posted the other day. Normally I would try not to repeat someone so soon but your mum told me to.
Enjoy.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INd_i7RiwYs
Have you ever thought about making your own videos and posting them on YouTube? Me neither.
It's a four day week for me. Jealous much? I think it is going to be incredibly hard to focus. If I work with you, please forgive me. And what are you doing reading this during work hours? SHAME ON YOU!
Maxine and I celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary next week. I think that means she is officially stuck with me.
I have a great big party planned for our anniversary. If you haven't already received your invite it is probably because we don't like you. Either that or it could be because I have the party planned in my head but not the thousands and thousands of dollars it would take to pull it off. That plus the fact that Maxine made me PROMISE not to spend any money. Since she reads this, I will have to say I didn't.
Have a great day and remember, a wise man once said, "Don't eat wooden nickels."
Yes, it was me.
Books to Movies
I love to read and I love movies. But I dont always love when they make books into movies. Some I do though. Twilight is a good example. I thought it was done well. It stuck closer to the book than most and definately kept the same feeling as the book.
Some examples of bad adaptations would be Eragon, other than the caracter names it was too different to be recognizable. Also the golden compass. Now I have not read it, but Jeff has and he was infuriated by the movie. I have never seen such a strong reaction. He still talks about how mad it made him.
Some movies based on books are actually better than the books. No slight on Nicolas Sparks, but the notebook and a walk to remember were both way better movies.
Then there are the enigmas. Stardust fits in this category for me. The book by Neil Gaiman was good. The movie was good. I liked the middle of the book better, and the beginning and end of the movie better. Weird.
These are my random thoughts of the day. Enjoy!
Some examples of bad adaptations would be Eragon, other than the caracter names it was too different to be recognizable. Also the golden compass. Now I have not read it, but Jeff has and he was infuriated by the movie. I have never seen such a strong reaction. He still talks about how mad it made him.
Some movies based on books are actually better than the books. No slight on Nicolas Sparks, but the notebook and a walk to remember were both way better movies.
Then there are the enigmas. Stardust fits in this category for me. The book by Neil Gaiman was good. The movie was good. I liked the middle of the book better, and the beginning and end of the movie better. Weird.
These are my random thoughts of the day. Enjoy!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Gratuitous Humor Videos
Did you ever notice that the initials for Valentine's Day, the most oversexed holiday ever, is VD. Think about it.
These videos are funny.
Shut up, I don't care if you think so.
You have to hang in there with this one. The ending is fantabo.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLZ9JpvitUQ
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFJ-oM2jDo
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2RzKNCahRg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ8LxIF9dIc
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXu1lEa-NuQ
These videos are funny.
Shut up, I don't care if you think so.
You have to hang in there with this one. The ending is fantabo.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLZ9JpvitUQ
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFJ-oM2jDo
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2RzKNCahRg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ8LxIF9dIc
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXu1lEa-NuQ
A Thought on Bathrooms
I was thinking today while taking a pee.
Someday we will all have unisex bathrooms. Why don't we now?
I guess the old theory is that you don't want someone checking you out while you are doing what nature makes you do, and sometimes making such wonderful noises while doing it, but...
If your worry is that people might check out your can in the can, or try to peep your peepee, then you can never use a public restroom again.
If the guy standing next to you is inclined to check out "yer business" while standing at the urinal, is that more or less likely in a unisex bathroom? Less likely, DUH! There wouldn't be urinals in a public toilet. So that means that any guy that isn't in favor of unisex bathrooms must want to check out my junk. If a girl is opposed to unisex bathrooms, it is probably because you don't want a guy to hear the noises that girls don't make anyways.
Trust me, most men are thinly veiled adolescents. We would think it is riotously funny and not in the least bit embarrassing.
So, to sum it all up, males that are opposed to unisex bathrooms are interested in me. Females that are opposed to unisex bathrooms are delusional.
It is an inevitability so lets not fight it anymore. Equality of the sexes starts on the toilet!
Profound, isn't it?
Someday we will all have unisex bathrooms. Why don't we now?
I guess the old theory is that you don't want someone checking you out while you are doing what nature makes you do, and sometimes making such wonderful noises while doing it, but...
If your worry is that people might check out your can in the can, or try to peep your peepee, then you can never use a public restroom again.
If the guy standing next to you is inclined to check out "yer business" while standing at the urinal, is that more or less likely in a unisex bathroom? Less likely, DUH! There wouldn't be urinals in a public toilet. So that means that any guy that isn't in favor of unisex bathrooms must want to check out my junk. If a girl is opposed to unisex bathrooms, it is probably because you don't want a guy to hear the noises that girls don't make anyways.
Trust me, most men are thinly veiled adolescents. We would think it is riotously funny and not in the least bit embarrassing.
So, to sum it all up, males that are opposed to unisex bathrooms are interested in me. Females that are opposed to unisex bathrooms are delusional.
It is an inevitability so lets not fight it anymore. Equality of the sexes starts on the toilet!
Profound, isn't it?
A spicy little tidbit.
This is an excerpt from an email my dad forwarded to me.
It is quoted as a bit by Andy Rooney, who I normally think of as a complete douchebag but this was too funny not to quote.
"For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?', here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!"
Oh man. That's funny.
It is quoted as a bit by Andy Rooney, who I normally think of as a complete douchebag but this was too funny not to quote.
"For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?', here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!"
Oh man. That's funny.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Have you heard?
Lately I have been hooked on eMusic. There is a variety of free independent music that you can download. (Or not-so-free subscription based downloads.) They even have a toolbar for Internet Explorer that will let you download a free song everyday. Too bad it doesn't work on Chrome or Safari. I guess I don't get to use it.
I have found so many bands that I am now a fan of across many different genres.
I won't go in to them all because I have to pee so this needs to be brief.
But, the first "great discovery" I made was The Pillcrushers. Have you heard of them? I think I have all of their released music now. I recommend them if you need poppy refreshment.
I have found so many bands that I am now a fan of across many different genres.
I won't go in to them all because I have to pee so this needs to be brief.
But, the first "great discovery" I made was The Pillcrushers. Have you heard of them? I think I have all of their released music now. I recommend them if you need poppy refreshment.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Searching for religion...
In my quest for higher truth, I think I may have found the one true religion...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2i764rMDfM
Or not.
But all jokes aside, this one nails it.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8oAGvFxevw
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2i764rMDfM
Or not.
But all jokes aside, this one nails it.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8oAGvFxevw
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Funny. Evil. Good. Did I mention funny?
I don't have the SciFi channel. For many reasons I wish I did. Apparently there is a show call Scare Tactics.
We were watching a random show on VH1 tonight and they showed this.
I really think it may be the one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
We were watching a random show on VH1 tonight and they showed this.
I really think it may be the one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Oh man. Dan Bialek is funny.
This is about one of the funniest damn thing I have heard all morning.
Of course, I have been awake since 4, but I think this is funny anyways.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsIaouOnwnc
Is that a screensaver?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyUwRM85jUQ
Of course, I have been awake since 4, but I think this is funny anyways.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsIaouOnwnc
Is that a screensaver?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyUwRM85jUQ
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I'm gonna keep on lovin' you....
Oh the wonderful world of music.
Maxine clued me in to the fact that REO Speedwagon and Styx were coming in concert.
For those of you that are too young to appreciate them, well, you should.
I had the awesome privilege to see Styx and Kansas on tour together way too many years ago and it was freakin'tastic.
I am thinking that me and the superhottie will have to go to this one. And with tickets starting at $13.50, how can you not?
Tickets don't go on sale for another week. If you want to buy me some, let me know.
Here is the link!
It is called the Can't Stop Rockin' tour for a reason. Freakin great bands in an open air stadium. Oh, I am giddy.
Maxine clued me in to the fact that REO Speedwagon and Styx were coming in concert.
For those of you that are too young to appreciate them, well, you should.
I had the awesome privilege to see Styx and Kansas on tour together way too many years ago and it was freakin'tastic.
I am thinking that me and the superhottie will have to go to this one. And with tickets starting at $13.50, how can you not?
Tickets don't go on sale for another week. If you want to buy me some, let me know.
Here is the link!
It is called the Can't Stop Rockin' tour for a reason. Freakin great bands in an open air stadium. Oh, I am giddy.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
And you call ME a geek?
Ok, so I embrace the fact that I am pretty geeky in some respects. I love to read just about anything, I am in to bad movies, and I enjoy making obscure references that most people don't get about movies, books, or songs that many people have never heard of/seen/watched.
BUT!
I am not one of these people:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0EkiYALymM
All that being said, I think I am pretty damn cool as far as geeks go.
Oh, and by the way, your mom called. She said you have to watch this video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ9iPPfOMvM
BUT!
I am not one of these people:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0EkiYALymM
All that being said, I think I am pretty damn cool as far as geeks go.
Oh, and by the way, your mom called. She said you have to watch this video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ9iPPfOMvM
Friday, March 6, 2009
Exercise can be....fun?
Part of trying to get healthier is making exercise fun.
I don't know if this counts as exercise but it definitely counted as fun.
Especially the part where Cerra almost fell on her ass. (Oops, sorry, I meant butt.) Thanks to Mindy for recording it.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHV4p67mU_o
I don't know if this counts as exercise but it definitely counted as fun.
Especially the part where Cerra almost fell on her ass. (Oops, sorry, I meant butt.) Thanks to Mindy for recording it.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHV4p67mU_o
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Space Derby
A few weeks ago, we had the fine privilege of attending our scout pack's first Space Derby.
I can not express how much fun it was. Andrew worked hard on his rocket. (The Comet, in the picture) and we had a pretty successful run.
For some reason, I didn't take the camera to the Blue and Gold banquet, so you are missing out on seeing me and Andrew tearing it up in a three-legged race.
Close your eyes and you can probably imagine it. We aren't the sportiest chaps out there...
I can not express how much fun it was. Andrew worked hard on his rocket. (The Comet, in the picture) and we had a pretty successful run.
For some reason, I didn't take the camera to the Blue and Gold banquet, so you are missing out on seeing me and Andrew tearing it up in a three-legged race.
Close your eyes and you can probably imagine it. We aren't the sportiest chaps out there...
Saturday, February 28, 2009
You...were....warned
First, let me say, again, that you were warned.
I opened a window in to my soul today. It was drafty so I closed it. Your loss.
I have been in love with swear words lately. And, I got the itch to post some funnies which is usually a good combo. Well, good for me, not for you. Open your mind. Words are only words. The first two videos celebrate my favorite word. The last is Chad. They are definitely worth watching.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bednn7M3LXs
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEYs13UjnY
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urbwMpoDqkI
And now I am yawning. I guess that means I should go to bed.
I opened a window in to my soul today. It was drafty so I closed it. Your loss.
I have been in love with swear words lately. And, I got the itch to post some funnies which is usually a good combo. Well, good for me, not for you. Open your mind. Words are only words. The first two videos celebrate my favorite word. The last is Chad. They are definitely worth watching.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bednn7M3LXs
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEYs13UjnY
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urbwMpoDqkI
And now I am yawning. I guess that means I should go to bed.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A tale of two Jeffs...
Kimi sent me copies of a few pictures she had.
I won't post them all, they are mine. Get your own.
Just because my kids are sooo much cuter than yours....don't be a hater.
Anyways, here are the two Jeffs.
[caption id="attachment_246" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="2 Jeffs. Xmas party '08"]
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I won't post them all, they are mine. Get your own.
Just because my kids are sooo much cuter than yours....don't be a hater.
Anyways, here are the two Jeffs.
[caption id="attachment_246" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="2 Jeffs. Xmas party '08"]
[/caption]
Monday, January 26, 2009
The Graveyard Book wins the Newbery Medal
Ok, so two posts in one day. I don't do that often anymore.
But today's exciting news....
You all know by now that my favorite author is Neil Gaiman. By a longshot. It's soooo not even close.
Anyways, his newest book, The Graveyard Book, just won the Newbery Medal!
Freakin' A Awesome. For those that don't know what the Newbery Medal is, it basically means that the American Library Association thinks it is badass!
Their, somewhat less excitable, explanation is "The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
In other words, this is a badass book that your child should read. (And their parents as well.) It's THAT good!
But today's exciting news....
You all know by now that my favorite author is Neil Gaiman. By a longshot. It's soooo not even close.
Anyways, his newest book, The Graveyard Book, just won the Newbery Medal!
Freakin' A Awesome. For those that don't know what the Newbery Medal is, it basically means that the American Library Association thinks it is badass!
Their, somewhat less excitable, explanation is "The Newbery Medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
In other words, this is a badass book that your child should read. (And their parents as well.) It's THAT good!
For the 80's gamer in all of us
I am {almost} speechless.
I was reading the things that I likes to reads and came across THIS
If you were alive at any point in your life, you should click the link and participate.
You won't regret it.
Unless you do.
I was reading the things that I likes to reads and came across THIS
If you were alive at any point in your life, you should click the link and participate.
You won't regret it.
Unless you do.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1
The joys of Netflix streaming movies.
This morning I watched Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1
I won't post clips but I am sure there are some on YouTube. SO DAMN FUNNY. The ending is the best part.
This morning I watched Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles: Pt. 1
I won't post clips but I am sure there are some on YouTube. SO DAMN FUNNY. The ending is the best part.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
A new-ish dinner idea...
Maxine and I came up with this recipe based on something I tried for the family Christmas party this year. It was originally an appetizer but we modified it to make it a dinner. (And it was freakin amazing. - Probably because Maxine made it.)
Anyways, here is what you need:
Rice
Bacon
Brown Sugar
Red Chili Sauce
Mayo
Water Chestnuts
Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
Stay with me here....
1. Start by making your sauce. I don't generally measure, but the ratio should work.
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup chili sauce
You can play around with the ratio depending on if you want it sweet or spicy.
2. Cut the uncooked bacon in half and wrap each half piece around a water chestnut.
3. Place the wrapped water chestnuts on a lined cookie sheet, drizzle with sauce, and bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes. (Depending on how crispy you want your bacon.
4. Once that is in the oven, start your rice, and wait...
To serve, place the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts over the rice, drizzle with a little extra sauce, top with Chow Mein noodles.
Freakin yummy. We served it with green beans but it would be good with pretty much any green veggie. (Broccoli anyone?)
Anyways, here is what you need:
Rice
Bacon
Brown Sugar
Red Chili Sauce
Mayo
Water Chestnuts
Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
Stay with me here....
1. Start by making your sauce. I don't generally measure, but the ratio should work.
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup chili sauce
You can play around with the ratio depending on if you want it sweet or spicy.
2. Cut the uncooked bacon in half and wrap each half piece around a water chestnut.
3. Place the wrapped water chestnuts on a lined cookie sheet, drizzle with sauce, and bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes. (Depending on how crispy you want your bacon.
4. Once that is in the oven, start your rice, and wait...
To serve, place the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts over the rice, drizzle with a little extra sauce, top with Chow Mein noodles.
Freakin yummy. We served it with green beans but it would be good with pretty much any green veggie. (Broccoli anyone?)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Barack Obama is my president
I took the day off from work today.
Partially to watch the Inauguration.
Watching President Obama give his opening address was inspiring.
I hope that he can deliver on most, if not all, of his plans for an improved America.
I love my country. I love what it could (and should) be. I have hope.
Please do not let me down, Mr. President.
Partially to watch the Inauguration.
Watching President Obama give his opening address was inspiring.
I hope that he can deliver on most, if not all, of his plans for an improved America.
I love my country. I love what it could (and should) be. I have hope.
Please do not let me down, Mr. President.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The death of an old friend...
Today I was trying to unplug the playstation so the kids could take it to the game room. I was backwards in my favorite chair, leaning over the back.
The very same kind of pose I would have hollered at the kids for.
Then, tragedy struck. My fat ass broke my favorite chair.
My lovely, big, squishy, brown recliner that I spent years bugging my dad for is now a heap of broken tears.
Please join me in a moment of silence.
The very same kind of pose I would have hollered at the kids for.
Then, tragedy struck. My fat ass broke my favorite chair.
My lovely, big, squishy, brown recliner that I spent years bugging my dad for is now a heap of broken tears.
Please join me in a moment of silence.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Coraline...am I obsessed?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_PC4ujP9yg&eurl=http://www.google.com/reader/view/&feature=player_embedded
I think I have said (at least 42 million times) that Neil Gaiman is my favorite author. Coraline is coming out soon and I can't hardly stand it. (Even though the previews contain a multitude of things that were not in the book and that does not bode well for the film.)
I have been watching the Neverwhere mini-series that the BBC did in the 90s. The kids think it is exceptionally strange but I love it. The ability to get obscure things like this makes me love Netflix all the more.
I think I have said (at least 42 million times) that Neil Gaiman is my favorite author. Coraline is coming out soon and I can't hardly stand it. (Even though the previews contain a multitude of things that were not in the book and that does not bode well for the film.)
I have been watching the Neverwhere mini-series that the BBC did in the 90s. The kids think it is exceptionally strange but I love it. The ability to get obscure things like this makes me love Netflix all the more.
Some reasons why I love YouTube...
Some things that you find on there are just soo priceless.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwuIIsDjgZg
Cerra pointed this one out to me:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOE0WP-Ngc
I also found an assload of fantastic Christmas videos this morning that are fantastic. (By badass bands like Sixpense None The Richer, Jars of Clay, etc) But I will wait till next year for those.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwuIIsDjgZg
Cerra pointed this one out to me:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOE0WP-Ngc
I also found an assload of fantastic Christmas videos this morning that are fantastic. (By badass bands like Sixpense None The Richer, Jars of Clay, etc) But I will wait till next year for those.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Ahhhh how sweet
So I am sure everyone already knows that I have the most wonderful husband in the world. They should start a factory where they manufacture Marks, just so everyone else could be as lucky as me. So what brought on this particular moment of sloshy gooshyness? I will tell you. Most people know I have really bad shoulders. Mark helps me so much. He helps me to undress most nights. You are thinking duh any husband will help his wife get UNDRESSED. But he also does my hair. Ha got you there didn't I. He flat irons it and the other day he put curlers in it for me, even though he thinks he is not good at it. Like I said, he is wonderful. Don't you wish you had a Mark of your very own? Too bad, he is all mine.
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