I'm going to be pretty discreet until I actually get the book in my hand bc I dont want to stick my foot in my mouth.
But I submitted a 500 word work of AWESOMENESS and it might be going into a book. I should be getting a free t-shirt in the mail as well. I mainly submitted the story for the free tshirt. I am starting to think I will do a lot of stupid things for a free tshirt. (ie, sell my vote, spend time writing a 500 word story on something I know nothing about, etc).
October 30, 2008
October 28, 2008
why I like alias - if I was in middle school
I really like Alias. Sydney Bristow is really troubled. But sometimes she wears cool costumes. She pretends to be a smart librarian, dumb gambler's wife, or a prostitute. Sydney cries a lot for a super spy. Her windmill kick is supreme.
Arvin Sloane is really smart. He probably has read War and Peace like five times he's so smart. His wife died and that was sad. Sydney does not like him but I would probably forgive him. Sydney needs to let the past go. It's not Arvin's fault he killed Sydney's fiancee and lied to her about working for the CIA. Jeez. Just let some things go Sydney and you might be happier.
Jack Bristow is Sydney's dad. He is always cool under pressure and a great liar. I think he has flapper hair from the 1920's because he looks like he has a finger wave on the right side.
I like Marshall, the computer nerd Tech guy. He always says tacky things but in an innocent way. People in the CIA/SD-6 say, "Marshall ...." and he knows to get to the point because he tends to ramble. I have a personal liking for Marshall because he resembles Peter Dinklage my favorite midget.
Marshall
My favorite midget - Peter D.
Arvin Sloane is really smart. He probably has read War and Peace like five times he's so smart. His wife died and that was sad. Sydney does not like him but I would probably forgive him. Sydney needs to let the past go. It's not Arvin's fault he killed Sydney's fiancee and lied to her about working for the CIA. Jeez. Just let some things go Sydney and you might be happier.
Jack Bristow is Sydney's dad. He is always cool under pressure and a great liar. I think he has flapper hair from the 1920's because he looks like he has a finger wave on the right side.
I like Marshall, the computer nerd Tech guy. He always says tacky things but in an innocent way. People in the CIA/SD-6 say, "Marshall ...." and he knows to get to the point because he tends to ramble. I have a personal liking for Marshall because he resembles Peter Dinklage my favorite midget.
Marshall
My favorite midget - Peter D.
October 27, 2008
Vote for sale
I am really uninspired by who the republicrats are offering for us to choose for president. Not feeling Obama; not feeling McCain.
And so I prayed. And I told Heavenly Father that He could have my vote. But I dont think He really cares either bc Im not feeling a nudge either way.
So a day later someone who shall remain nameless tells me that if I vote for Nader, he'd give me $15! But I said, "How about a free t-shirt?" And he said, "Okay." So the only thing that could mess up me getting a free t-shirt would be prophecy or not knowing how to write-in Nader. Since I'm no prophet or no dummy, I foresee a free t-shirt in my future (which is a prophetic statement, ironically).
PS. At least by voting 3rd party, they (whoever "they" are) can see that the two party system isnt cutting it for some.
And so I prayed. And I told Heavenly Father that He could have my vote. But I dont think He really cares either bc Im not feeling a nudge either way.
So a day later someone who shall remain nameless tells me that if I vote for Nader, he'd give me $15! But I said, "How about a free t-shirt?" And he said, "Okay." So the only thing that could mess up me getting a free t-shirt would be prophecy or not knowing how to write-in Nader. Since I'm no prophet or no dummy, I foresee a free t-shirt in my future (which is a prophetic statement, ironically).
PS. At least by voting 3rd party, they (whoever "they" are) can see that the two party system isnt cutting it for some.
October 9, 2008
Hollywood might be out of new ideas but its not like the old ones are that bad.
SPOILER ALERT (if you have never seen a chick flick and dont know how they end, ie, if you're slow).
Made of Honor
Yes, the guy has this best friend who he has never looked at in that way.
Yes, the best friend gets engaged to someone else and the guy all of a sudden really really wants her. (Somehow he stops being a man-whore at will).
Yes, the guy plays basketball with his friends. I mean, "shoots some hoops".
Yes, the groom-to-be is way awesome and the guy only has his personality to sexually combat the groom.
Yes, the guy loses his confidence and decides last minute to not show up at the wedding.
Yes, the guy has a change of heart and has to race to the wedding to get there in time.
Yes, the guy crashes the wedding just in time.
Yes, the guy confesses his love in an awkward "all I have to give is myself" speech.
Yes, the girl runs into the guy's arms and kiss.
Yes, the guy gets punched by the groom.
Oh man, just once, I would LOVE for the guy to not get the girl and be depressed and drink beer and have lots of meaningless sex for the rest of his life. Sigh. But Jack Bauer will defeat the terrorist and the citizen helping him will die and all is right in the world.
Made of Honor
Yes, the guy has this best friend who he has never looked at in that way.
Yes, the best friend gets engaged to someone else and the guy all of a sudden really really wants her. (Somehow he stops being a man-whore at will).
Yes, the guy plays basketball with his friends. I mean, "shoots some hoops".
Yes, the groom-to-be is way awesome and the guy only has his personality to sexually combat the groom.
Yes, the guy loses his confidence and decides last minute to not show up at the wedding.
Yes, the guy has a change of heart and has to race to the wedding to get there in time.
Yes, the guy crashes the wedding just in time.
Yes, the guy confesses his love in an awkward "all I have to give is myself" speech.
Yes, the girl runs into the guy's arms and kiss.
Yes, the guy gets punched by the groom.
Oh man, just once, I would LOVE for the guy to not get the girl and be depressed and drink beer and have lots of meaningless sex for the rest of his life. Sigh. But Jack Bauer will defeat the terrorist and the citizen helping him will die and all is right in the world.
October 6, 2008
Yahoo bad news
Man, the news at the bottom really sucks.
Especially that part about Robert Downey Jr. being in a Sherlock Holmes movie.
A video of it too?
*shudders*
October 4, 2008
Yogapalooza
.. was awesome this morning!
We were outside and I still have a dead bug smeared across my arm because I actually got him when I tried to swat him away. If I was a guy, it would have been all in my arm hair! RAWR I would be sooooo lord of the flies if I was a guy with dead bug in my arm hair.
So we were outside. Karen, the instructor was facing the sun. She was a lot sweatier than we were. But it was so great because you were warmed up and could get really into the poses! Exclamation point! They also had the mats laying out and had a bottle of SmartWater next to the mat for us. And Heather came with and she did yoga too.
Crunch also had real people doing music in the background. There were a violin player, a cello player, 3 back up singers, a singer, maracas type things player, and a bongo dude. Most of the people in the group were black women but the bongo player was this old white dude. Pretty random. But with the music, the grass, the sun, and the sky, I just felt so darn granola during the experience.
During Savasana, I'd be all relaxed and then a bug would land on my arm, in my ear. Thanks bug.
Afterwards, I learned how to do a deeper backbend. FUN.
Then Heather let me drop her off and showed me her room (and her apartment in general ....). She said it was messy, but I dont think she's ever seen my room to get a good perspective on the relativeness of "messy".
We were outside and I still have a dead bug smeared across my arm because I actually got him when I tried to swat him away. If I was a guy, it would have been all in my arm hair! RAWR I would be sooooo lord of the flies if I was a guy with dead bug in my arm hair.
So we were outside. Karen, the instructor was facing the sun. She was a lot sweatier than we were. But it was so great because you were warmed up and could get really into the poses! Exclamation point! They also had the mats laying out and had a bottle of SmartWater next to the mat for us. And Heather came with and she did yoga too.
Crunch also had real people doing music in the background. There were a violin player, a cello player, 3 back up singers, a singer, maracas type things player, and a bongo dude. Most of the people in the group were black women but the bongo player was this old white dude. Pretty random. But with the music, the grass, the sun, and the sky, I just felt so darn granola during the experience.
During Savasana, I'd be all relaxed and then a bug would land on my arm, in my ear. Thanks bug.
Afterwards, I learned how to do a deeper backbend. FUN.
Then Heather let me drop her off and showed me her room (and her apartment in general ....). She said it was messy, but I dont think she's ever seen my room to get a good perspective on the relativeness of "messy".
Great moments in Netflix reviewing
I dont particularly like writing movie reviews but I find myself doing it anyways. Most of my reviews arent that in depth either. I'm moreso from a middle schooler perspective. Most of my Netflix reviews have more people who find them helpful than not helpful though.
Here are excerpts from two of the less well liked by Netflix ones.
I still stand by my review. This movie sucked. Crispin Glover was a freakin SPAZ in it. And its not like Willard was that great of a movie either if we're being honest with ourselves.
Anyways, I think my review was helpful. Now 2/7 people should think its helpful. And one of those 2 is me.
The next review is from The Girl Next Door. I think people were turned off by the last part of my review. But the police should take my advice, I know a classy pedophile flick when I see it. And this movie was not it.
I wont even start with 10,000 BC. YOU CAN SEE THE CAVEWOMAN'S MASCARA IN THE MOVIE! WHAT CAVEWOMAN WORE MASCARA IN 10,000 BC??!
EDIT: looking back on the member's reviews on Netflix about The Girl Next Door ... WTF? They like it? The acting and the movie SUCKED. Along with the content, the writing sucked, the acting sucked ... *hits head on desk. I think they HAD money to make the movie, they just didnt use it very well.
"This movie is so disturbing I actually threw up." 19/26 people found this helpful? My review is WAY better.
I like this guy though ... "If you've ever thought, "I really enjoyed 'Carrie', but there just wasn't enough ABUSE!", this movie is for you." HAHA!
Here are excerpts from two of the less well liked by Netflix ones.
River's Edge
John, this hulking tall kid, kills this girl for making fun of his mom or something. And then he shows his friends and they basically have these very lackluster reactions. No one is scared, no one freaks out, and no one even thinks its incredibly cool. Crispin Glover's character tries to hide the body. The actual murderer John doesnt seem to care if he gets caught or not. He seriously acts like a walking brick. Keanu Reeve's brother in the movie is that annoying little brother from Teen Witch ("A DOG! A DOG! A DOG!"). Crispin Glover is this schizoid freak who just drives around, tries to smoke weed, and hide that girl's body. I didnt feel for any of the characters nor did I care for their plight. I am all for the disaffected youth movies, but this was just annoying and boring to watch.
I still stand by my review. This movie sucked. Crispin Glover was a freakin SPAZ in it. And its not like Willard was that great of a movie either if we're being honest with ourselves.
Anyways, I think my review was helpful. Now 2/7 people should think its helpful. And one of those 2 is me.
The next review is from The Girl Next Door. I think people were turned off by the last part of my review. But the police should take my advice, I know a classy pedophile flick when I see it. And this movie was not it.
The Girl Next Door
I'll start off and say that I liked the sepia overtone look of the film. The beginning scene seemed kind of intriguing. That being said, if you are going to do a movie concerning this subject matter of child abuse/molestation, then you better do it well. Not only was the acting sucky (with exception of the Aunt Ruth), but the character's were extremely flat and one-sided as well. During the last scene, I could hardly understand the actors because they were mumbling. How the cop handled the situation seemed very implausible. It seemed like they tried to shock you (and you should be) but you were shocked solely from the subject matter and not from the way it was brought across the screen. I personally think this movie didnt bring to light the story of child abuse/molestation but used those to show how children could be used in a sexual way. If your husband or a male in your life really likes this movie and watches it a lot at night, do the world a favor and turn in their computer harddrive to the cops.
I wont even start with 10,000 BC. YOU CAN SEE THE CAVEWOMAN'S MASCARA IN THE MOVIE! WHAT CAVEWOMAN WORE MASCARA IN 10,000 BC??!
EDIT: looking back on the member's reviews on Netflix about The Girl Next Door ... WTF? They like it? The acting and the movie SUCKED. Along with the content, the writing sucked, the acting sucked ... *hits head on desk. I think they HAD money to make the movie, they just didnt use it very well.
"This movie is so disturbing I actually threw up." 19/26 people found this helpful? My review is WAY better.
I like this guy though ... "If you've ever thought, "I really enjoyed 'Carrie', but there just wasn't enough ABUSE!", this movie is for you." HAHA!
October 3, 2008
Now I'm just being ridiculous
dont you think if you know how to put your pictures on the computer ("IN the computer?" - Zoolander) that you might take the extra effort to learn how to rotate them as well before you start posting them on the world wide web?
HOT HINT: Its the triangle thing that looks like its falling over ... click it until your picture looks right side up (ie, in most cases - face higher than groin, blue at top/green or brown closer to the keyboard ...).
HOT HINT: Its the triangle thing that looks like its falling over ... click it until your picture looks right side up (ie, in most cases - face higher than groin, blue at top/green or brown closer to the keyboard ...).
Should I wash this?
Dont you hate it when something falls and you just arent in "the mood" for that kind of stuff to be happening?
Either you were in a rush, you really didnt want to make noise, or something breaks or tips over when it falls?
Yeah, I just had a salad tip over in this purse I had and lettuce water spilled all in the handbag. UGH! It's just annoying because its that weird "is this dirty?" kind of spill. I mean, its LETTUCE WATER. Isnt lettuce like 105% water in the first place? So is it dirty or will the water make some nasty stink even though it is from a vegetable? Being a woman is hard. HARD I TELL YOU.
Dont even ask why I had lettuce in a bowl in my purse in the first place. Just. Dont.
Either you were in a rush, you really didnt want to make noise, or something breaks or tips over when it falls?
Yeah, I just had a salad tip over in this purse I had and lettuce water spilled all in the handbag. UGH! It's just annoying because its that weird "is this dirty?" kind of spill. I mean, its LETTUCE WATER. Isnt lettuce like 105% water in the first place? So is it dirty or will the water make some nasty stink even though it is from a vegetable? Being a woman is hard. HARD I TELL YOU.
Dont even ask why I had lettuce in a bowl in my purse in the first place. Just. Dont.
Oh dear.
I heard a crash near my feet. What just fell off the table?
Some spooks must want me to get off the rear end or something. We'll see who has the last word in this litte test of will.
Some spooks must want me to get off the rear end or something. We'll see who has the last word in this litte test of will.
Hey. laziness. You have groceries in the car.
Do you ever feel just exasperatingly lazy?
I have groceries in the car and there's no light on outside and it's dark and I'm tired and writing this mucho important blog about my feelings and there's just all these reasons why I shouldnt be getting the groceries out of the car right now.
Did you know I could be watching The Mist or Dali in New York right now? OR that I could be getting some beauty rest before I have to wake up WAY too early on a Saturday and teach yoga? I could be watching Steve Ross's Inhale to laugh or think deeply while I watch his peeps do yoga and I lay on my bed eating Cheetos (I actually dont have Cheetos but that would be funny/ironic if they were in the car). I could be feeding Zoey since I'm dog sitting and all. Or I could be unpacking from the Italy trip. Or I could double check I have directions to get to Center Stage tomorrow.
I could be brushing my teeth or shaving my armpits. I could be updating my amazon wish list. Or looking for Julia. Where is she anyways?
Anything. Anything but unpacking that car right now.
Screw the strawberries. It'll get cold tonight. They'll be fine. My trunk wont smell like a berry field in the morning. The lettuce wont turn brown.
(If only it were that easy. Im teaching yoga so early and then right afterwards, I'll be in the Cumberland mall area from 10-noon. I doubt I'll be any more inclined to take the groceries out at the butt crack of dawn then I want to now. WHY WHY DOES LIFE CURSE ME WITH THESE UNDESIRABLE, HARSH TASKS??!!)
I have groceries in the car and there's no light on outside and it's dark and I'm tired and writing this mucho important blog about my feelings and there's just all these reasons why I shouldnt be getting the groceries out of the car right now.
Did you know I could be watching The Mist or Dali in New York right now? OR that I could be getting some beauty rest before I have to wake up WAY too early on a Saturday and teach yoga? I could be watching Steve Ross's Inhale to laugh or think deeply while I watch his peeps do yoga and I lay on my bed eating Cheetos (I actually dont have Cheetos but that would be funny/ironic if they were in the car). I could be feeding Zoey since I'm dog sitting and all. Or I could be unpacking from the Italy trip. Or I could double check I have directions to get to Center Stage tomorrow.
I could be brushing my teeth or shaving my armpits. I could be updating my amazon wish list. Or looking for Julia. Where is she anyways?
Anything. Anything but unpacking that car right now.
Screw the strawberries. It'll get cold tonight. They'll be fine. My trunk wont smell like a berry field in the morning. The lettuce wont turn brown.
(If only it were that easy. Im teaching yoga so early and then right afterwards, I'll be in the Cumberland mall area from 10-noon. I doubt I'll be any more inclined to take the groceries out at the butt crack of dawn then I want to now. WHY WHY DOES LIFE CURSE ME WITH THESE UNDESIRABLE, HARSH TASKS??!!)
October 2, 2008
Future blogs to write about my trip to Firenze!
The Uffizi sucks.
Italians use too much tongue.
Italians are short.
Italians are sharp dressers.
ALternately, Americans are bad dressers.
Italians are thin.
Alternately, Americans are fat.
You have to walk a lot in Florence.
The bus drivers will run you over in Florence.
There are a lot of statues with penii in Firenze.
More to come ...
Italians use too much tongue.
Italians are short.
Italians are sharp dressers.
ALternately, Americans are bad dressers.
Italians are thin.
Alternately, Americans are fat.
You have to walk a lot in Florence.
The bus drivers will run you over in Florence.
There are a lot of statues with penii in Firenze.
More to come ...
Guess? what I'm buying.
I'm going to buy a coat from Guess? ... it is on sale for $100 bucks from $185. I have to tell myself not to buy expensive things until I have a day to think it over. If I still want it, then I can go back and buy it. I can be SO COMPULSIVE at times.
I also need to buy some cute sunglasses. :D I want some over the top Dior ones, but I'll probably just buy some Coach. Save myself 200 bucks, y'know ....
Stuff I just bought.
This shoe calendar.
Wow, can you say jump the gun? Anyways, I TOTALLY had to buy this. They have a handbag desk calendar too! ZOMG. My last desk calendar I just threw away because it was all this self help bullcrap and black and white and .... snore.
The Sam Sparro album.
I just wanted that song "Black and Gold" bc I heard it on dancing with the stars, but I bought the whole album instead. I actually bought the song twice because I bought the song from another one of his albums off amazon and then I ended up clicking to this album and bought the whole damn thing and ... yeah, bought the song twice.
THEN, I clicked on "Customers who bought this also bought this" and I got this album. Hercules and Love Affair. Mainly because a song on there - Blind - sounds like it has the same guy who sings with Bjork on a song called "Dull Flame of Desire".
And I didnt buy this song, because I already own it. But Eden by Hooverphonic ... so good.
I also need to buy some cute sunglasses. :D I want some over the top Dior ones, but I'll probably just buy some Coach. Save myself 200 bucks, y'know ....
Stuff I just bought.
This shoe calendar.
Wow, can you say jump the gun? Anyways, I TOTALLY had to buy this. They have a handbag desk calendar too! ZOMG. My last desk calendar I just threw away because it was all this self help bullcrap and black and white and .... snore.
The Sam Sparro album.
I just wanted that song "Black and Gold" bc I heard it on dancing with the stars, but I bought the whole album instead. I actually bought the song twice because I bought the song from another one of his albums off amazon and then I ended up clicking to this album and bought the whole damn thing and ... yeah, bought the song twice.
THEN, I clicked on "Customers who bought this also bought this" and I got this album. Hercules and Love Affair. Mainly because a song on there - Blind - sounds like it has the same guy who sings with Bjork on a song called "Dull Flame of Desire".
And I didnt buy this song, because I already own it. But Eden by Hooverphonic ... so good.
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