Saturday, January 28, 2006
So, I'm a little late to the party
I watched Project Runway Season Two from beginning to where we are now. Yes, now I've seen every show twice, but I don't care. I love that show.
Then, I started flipping trying to find something else... A movie. Maybe Pay Per View...something. So I flipped to HBO and saw that Million Dollar Baby had just started.
I haven't seen it yet. I knew how it ended so I'd been avoiding it. I knew it was a tear jerker and everytime it's been on, I've thought--"Nah. Not tonight."
Well, tonight was the night.
What an amazing movie. I cried like a baby. If you haven't seen it yet, it's on HBO right now. Go watch it. Hurry up. Go. Now.
You won't regret it.
*spoilers and opinion to follow*
Now, I will say, there were parts of that movie that I found unbelievable. Like, when chickie-poo took the cheap shot after the bell rang...you know, the shot that did Maggie in? The ref had warned chickie-poo that one more time and she would be disqualified. So, why were they saying Maggie lost the fight? That made no sense to me.
And the other part that was difficult for me to swallow was the bed sores. I know she couldn't move, but honestly, they would move her. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm thinking those bed sores would've brought on some major lawsuits... They would've done everything they could to avoid that. She would've had and PT/OT and they would've moved her from that bed more often.
Those two things really stuck out at me and bugged the crap out of me.
I still cried, though. What a heart wrenching flick. Hilary Swank deserved that Oscar. It was a helluva movie.
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Man or Woman? You decide...
Is it that funny? you ask.
Well, yeah. It's funny. But not for the reason you're thinking.
It's funny because, I just discovered, I'm a man. LOL
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WINTER CLASSES FOR MEN AT
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY Monday, Feb. 27, 2006
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.
Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide
Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 1 doesn't apply to me. At this point, I'm laughing, but I'm still a woman.
Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00for 2 hours.
Okay, we're sneaking into iffy ground, here. I usually change the roll...but not always.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and
Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PMfor 2 hours.
I'm DEFINITELY STILL A WOMAN HERE.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor ---
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PMfor 3 weeks.
ooops. This is the beginning of the end for me. I just throw my clothes in the general direction of the hamper. Usually. Sometimes, I just leave them wherever I shed them
Class 5
After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
at 7:00 PM
Heh. Guilty. This is why I have kids.
Class 6
Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
This is why we have 3 TVs. I control the living room remote. If you don't want to watch what I'm watching, go somewhere else.
Class 7
Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places
And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
I do NOT do this. The husband, he does.
Class 8
Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PMfor 2 hours.
Do NOT bring me a flower for my birthday, mother's day, our anniversary, or valentine's day. It is NOT romantic, it's a cop out. Bring me flowers because it's Wednesday.
Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Again, I'm bad about this. My husband will stop. Better yet, he brings a map AND he knows how to use it.
Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Does not apply.
Class 11
Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing .
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Heh. That cracked me up. Does not apply to me. Not much.
Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
I love to shop, I hate shopping with Mark. My GOD he takes for-fucking-ever. And then, he just gets the same damn style of shirt as always. You'd think he'd be able to run in, pick up the checked shirt of a different color and run out. But no, he has to run in, investigate all the checked shirts. Debate on which color checked shirt is best. Try on the checked shirts. Compare the prices. Ask if it's on clearance. Walk around carrying the checked shirt while deciding whether or not you really want to buy the checked shirt. Look at new jeans. Decide they are too expensive. Take back one of the two checked shirts you've been carrying around for 1 hour and finally buy the one checked shirt.
Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and
Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PMfor 2 hours.
Heh. Doesn't Apply.
Class 14
The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.
Doesn't apply. Mark and I both cook equally.
Upon completion of any of the above courses,
diplomas will be issued to the survivors.
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Friday, January 27, 2006
testing 1,2,3,4,5
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Well, it had to happen.
So, tonight was Master P's last night to dance. Or maybe I should say "dance".
You know, for all the shit everyone gave him, I really liked him. I did. (go ahead...boo and hiss me, I can take it.)
My Gawd y'all, the man only did this because his son couldn't. Filling in for Lil Romeo was stand up. And you know what? I think they expected an awful lot of him. He was in culture shock. You can't tell a gangsta rapper to change his shoes! They just don't do that!!
Yes, it was time for him to go. Honestly, I wanted him to go the first week--but I was so glad he stayed. He w
as fun to watch. And it was nice to see that he and his partner Ashly really seemed to bond.Now, let's talk about who is really kick ass. Can anyone really compete with Stacy? And can you believe she's an f'n wrestler? A WRESTLER? OMG. She's so damn graceful and looks like sex on a stick. I have now added her to my list. (what list? you ask) My list of bodies that I would pay to have. My list of women I love to hate. It's the list.
Other people on my list: Beyonce Knowles, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson (in that video from the 90s) Curvy, sexy women.
I wanna be curvy and sexy.
Right now I'm a little more on the curvy side than I am on the sexy side. Once upon a time, in a land far, far, away, I was both.
So, anyway...I'm happy and sad. Happy that P finally was voted out and sad for the exact same reason. I genuinely like all the couples left. The eliminations from this point forward will be very hard.
PS: Go see Maria's blog for a totally F'd up take on The Bachelor. Sarah BAD.
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Thursday, January 26, 2006
Quiz Ho: What Kind of Soul are You?
| You Are a Traveler Soul |
 You're a thrill seeker who loves to be active and on the move You love to wander: between places, ideas, and people. A good communicator, you're a nonconformist and interested in the world. You are an explorer, a good storyteller, and a true dreamer. Because you're always on the move, you can be a bit fickle. It's difficult for you to make personal commitments. Don't be so quick to ignore emotional issues and problems. You're much more intuitive and psychic than you think. Souls you are most compatible with: Retrospective Soul and Dreaming Soul |
I'd say this is pretty accurate.
Thanks to Jamie's husband for posting this to his blog. It's a good one.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Quiz Ho: What kind of writer are you?
You are an old soul writer--neither a pantser (who
writes by the seat of her pants) nor a plotter (who plots out a book before writing it). You're a person who values serendipity and spontaneity, but also realizes the benefit of having an idea where a story is going before you write it. You may make up an outline or have a plan for a book, and write something totally different, but that's OK. You're not comfortable writing without having at least some idea of where the story is going, but you also like the freedom to
change the story from what you originally planned. You're a born writer who realizes the value of serendipity.
What Kind of a Writer Are You?
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I gakked this from Barb who apparently is an old soul, too.
Hmm, Old Soul? I would've never called myself that. But, the description is pretty accurate.
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Sunday, January 22, 2006
Without a doubt
I mean, you have Patrick Dempsey and great writing. What more could you ask for?
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Thursday, January 19, 2006
And they're off!
Friday, January 20, 2006 is a very special day.
It's opening day at Oaklawn Park. And I'll be there. As I have been for the past 5 years.
I've been in Oxford for six years now. Since 2001, I've been meeting my girlfriends at the horse races on opening day; then in March we go back again for my birthday.
I love the horse races. The animals are magnificant. Big, breathy beasts straining to finish first. Even the plow horses I wind up betting on half the time, finish with pride. (their jockeys? eh. not so much when they finish last)
Last year, the husband of one of my best girlfriends, rented us a car and driver so that we could all drink as much as we wanted. I asked DeeDee if we got lucky again this year, and she said, "Sadly, no. Not this year." Well, apparently, Chris changed his mind...and he's giving me my birthday early!Here's our picture from last year. Aren't we babes?
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Tuesday, January 17, 2006
It passed with a B-
I did enjoy it. I laughed out loud a couple of times. It was extremely predictable and yes, there were a few stupid moments, but over all, it was a cute movie. It wasn't a masterpiece and it wasn't the best chick-flick in the world...but it was definitely cute.
So, if you want a brainless giggle of a movie, see The Wedding Date.
Next on the list, Must Love Dogs.
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Monday, January 16, 2006
This is a test
But sometimes, Maria is wrong.
Today, I hope to prove that.
We don't always see eye to eye when it comes to movies or that whiney Jack from LOST. I keep telling her, when it comes to movies, I'm very easy to please. And I am, for the most part.
Anyway, I rented The Wedding Date today because I know it's a movie I'll like. Maria says I'm wrong.
I can't be wrong. It's exactly the kinda brainless, fun, predictable, romantic comedy I like.
Right?
It better be. I hate being wrong. LOL
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Sunday, January 15, 2006
Project Sucked-In
I just finished watching the "Lingerie" show. I thought the wrong person was eliminated. I think that Santino dude is a total asshole. He completely sold out his team instead of growing a pair and taking the blame. His team told him he was over-embellishing but he wouldn't listen. At least Daniel said, "I'm the team lead and I take full responsibility." Lotta good that did him. B-bye Danny boy.
Now they are designing a dress for Nikki Hilton. There are some gorgeous dresses and some really awful ones, too. I'm curious to see who gets chosen. I love the Jersey dress. It's beautiful I love the pink swirly dress. (I could NEVER wear it) There is a blue satiny dress that is gorgeous as well.
We'll see. I hope Santino is gone this time but I think Marla is gone because she all but copied a Chloe dress that Nikki already has.
Anyway. I'm completely hooked. Damn TV
Edited to add: Stupid Santino won the competition. His dress was okay...too top heavy, imo...but it wasn't ugly. Unfortunately, it seems they think it's okay to copy another designer in a competition and Marla made it through.
And sadly, Guadalupe was eliminated. (ssshhhhh. don't tell anyone, but I really liked her dress) *gasp*
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Thursday, January 12, 2006
Quiz Ho Strikes Again.
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You scored as Jack O'Neill.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Must. Blog. Now.
Essential truth?
I thought something was either True or Not. What is "essential truth"? So, can I write a story, include one exaggerated version of a truth that happened in my life and call it a memoir? What if my current work in progress has a scene in it based on something that actually happened to me. Does the essential truth behind that scene qualify my story to be sold as a memoir? Can I take a short cut to publishing my book when I get tired of rejections and relabel my book a memoir so it will sell faster?
But then I decided that the topic was already starting to bore me, so I wouldn't blog about it afterall. (apparently, I failed that endeaver as I have, so obviously, blogged about Frey's book.)
I know. I'll blog about LOST which, THANK ALL THAT'S HOLY, was finally back on tonight. And I have a new love. (Yes, I will always love Sawyer. We were destined for each o
ther. He wants me BAD. ) But tonight, I fell in love with Mr. Eko. There is a lot to say about the strong and silent type. Is he a good man? Yes. I think so. Has he done some bad things. Absolutely, yes. (Hmm. so has Sawyer come to think of it. There is a pattern to my attraction, apparently.) He's sexy and tonight, he was beautiful. I loved his backstory. When he cremated his brother, my heart broke. I like him and I can't wait to know more about him.
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Sunday, January 08, 2006
What do you get...
When you mix Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and football?
One of my favorite movies ever.
The Replacements was the most underrated movie of 2000, in my not so humble opinion. It's the perfect movie. It has sports, romance, strippers, and Keanu Reeves.
Oh. And Jon Favreau, Gene Hackman, Faizon Love, Orlando Jones and a "Wiry" little Welsh actor named Rhys Ifans who makes me laugh every time he opens his mouth.
My husband finally managed to track down a DVD for me. (True love, right there) Anyway, I've probably seen this movie 10 times and I STILL laugh out loud when I watch it. (As witnessed yesterday afternoon)
I truly LOVE this movie.
Maybe I'll watch it again today...after I watch Sixteen Candles for the umpteenth time. :)
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Friday, January 06, 2006
No catchy title; we'll call this a Mélange
What a great segue into my first topic. My brother-in-law has a blog. From the moment he sent me an email announcing his blog, I started looking for the Four Horesmen of the Apocolypse. So far, we're safe--but they can't be too far behind.
For the brave and curious, check out Bonehead's Blog. I love the man, I really do. But what goes on inside his head is really scary. The good news is, you'll get to see some great pictures of my darling nieces. They are worth the trip into Bone's brain anyday.
Speaking of pictures...(like these smooth topic transitions? That's how you can tell I'm a pro at this blogging thing.) [yeah, okay, even I rolled my eyes at that one.]
What were we talking about? Oh yes, pictures. My son had a play at school today. He played Red Riding Hood's Grandma in the play, The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. Can I just say, he is truly gifted and if the Carol Burnett show were still around, he'd give Vicki Laurence a run for her money for the role of Momma. (which, btw, is the role I played in one of my senior productions) it must run in the family.
Speaking of family--okay, I got nothing.
You guys have a great weekend. I'm planning to write like a mad woman. I need to write 16 pages by tomorrow night to meet my weekly goal. Hope I'm feeling creative!
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Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Evidence of my fun
Yes, I'm finally back and I have pictures to share!
Rader and Ian--Too Cool for School.
We went to a Birds of Prey show where we met various hunters of the sky! They flew in an out of the crowd, sometimes brushing our shoulders, heads, or faces with their feathers. It was amazing!
This is Kaia. She's a red-winged hawk
Rader and Ian--Too Cool for School.We went to a Birds of Prey show where we met various hunters of the sky! They flew in an out of the crowd, sometimes brushing our shoulders, heads, or faces with their feathers. It was amazing!
This is Juniper. She's a Great Horned Owl who never learned to hoot. She sqwaks like a Jay. She was found as a baby by a woman who tried to raise her. Juniper cannot be released into the wild because she doesn't know she's an owl. She has never hunted and doesn't realize she's supposed to be nocturnal.
And this is Woodward. He's beautiful. His wing span is 6 feet wide. His beak is deformed and they believe it happened because of somehting in the environment. Woodward can't eat what he catches because of the deformity. He has to have his food cut up for him.
Isn't he amazing?
Can you believe this butterfly-->
<--Opens up to this?
We went to the butterfly conservatory at the resort. It was truly amazing watching butterflies emerge from cocoons and having all these beautiful different species flying around and landing on our heads, pants, arms, etc.
This is an old pioneer cabin. It made me very grateful for my home. I shouldn't ever complain about not having enough room again. (Notice I said "shouldn't") LOL
This is a view of the lake from the bridge near the Exhibit Center. I can't wait to go back during the summer to see everything in COLOR!
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