9.26.08

Politics… I had semi-successfully avoided this topic for quite sometime. But, it seems that in the wake of the current political storm that is brewing, I am in need of sharing my politcalness. So, where do I stand? Well, this is a difficult topic to address. I don’t consider myself affiliated with any party. I like that feeling. I have never felt that any party truly shares my views on how things should be done. As a result of this feeling… and since we are so obsessed with being affiliated with a party, I have created one, just in my head, but it’s real to me… I am a Republicratarion. What is a Repulicratarion? Well, our main philosophy is the FACT that all politicians suck. The reason that they suck (among other things) is that they have been in office too long. How long is too long? Anything over 1 term is too long. Repulicratarions are FOR term limits. We ask our party members to serve only 1 term and then get the H*LL out of office..Thank You. Republicratarians vote for people that cross multiple party lines, in hopes of getting a good mixture of thoughts, ideas, and ultimately some action through compromise and discussion. As we approach this coming election, we typically take a ballot… The first thing we do is scratch out all people on the ballot that are incumbents… We abhor incumbents (they go against everything we stand for). IF there is only one other person running for a particular office, that person gets our vote (Congrats)… If, however, there are more people running, we analyze the remaining candidates positions and try to find one that more closely aligns with our feelings…. OR, if we don’t agree with any of the remaining candidates, we write in ourselves, because after all, who better to align with our feelings than our own self. As always, I would appreciate your thoughts an comments on the issue. OHHHH…. One other final rule and this one’s very important…. We never look to Celebrities for their political views, They are pretty much out of touch with reality (even Britney Spears).

9.24.08

Happy Birthday Mom... Today is my Mom's Birthday. It is tradition in our family to post many a notes all around wishing a Happy Birthday. While celebrating with my family, I decided to steal a sign my sister had made... Good Job Sis (you remembered). My mom is a special person that has always taught me to love everyone regardless of where they come from or what their background is. As a result of this, She has also taught me to open my mouth and talk to everyone around me and share my thoughts and ideas with them. I feel I do that pretty well, but still not quite as well as she does. She deserves to have her day (especially for having to put up with me)... Happy Birthday Mom!

9.21.08

Kmart Contest... The results are in and we won and lost. About a month ago I saw a contest in a Kmart ad that required you create a commercial that shows your Back to School style and how Kmart helps you achieve your style... Anyway, I mentioned to a friend that we should submit something (thinking we could win based on no one wanting to take the time)... The funny thing is, I say a lot of things that don't actually happen... Little did I know we were actually going to do it. Admittedly, I started to get annoyed with the project, because it was taking longer than expected. In preparation for the contest, we went to Kmart and purchased $200 worth of merchandise and over a few days, we created the following commercial:

And so we entered our little video..and returned the $200 worth of merchandise (the receipt was scanned). I felt bad for the Kmart associate that had to help us with that whole ordeal.
A few days later we were informed that we had made it into the top 20, which qualified us for at least $250 each and a camera. We then had to go through this silly voting process that had no rules posted and were difficult for some to follow. I know a lot of you voted and I thank you for that... We didn't win the Grand Prize, but we were one of the First Prize winners which qualified us for $500 and a camera... So, Thanks to all that voted... Here is the lame Grand Prize Winner:
Nevermind, you have to find it for yourself, I am still bitter.

9.13.08

Alarm Clocks... I hate the thought of my alarm clock going off in the morning... I love sleep, I have admitted it before. So, no need to re-hash that thought. Here's the problem, the alarm clock is so abrupt. It's like "HELLO!!! WAKE UP." And it sends a shock through my system... and let's face it, shock isn't good. Like alot of people, I have my alarm clock set to a radio station. Which only complicates the issue. I find "morning teams" to be disturbing and sometimes it gives me a headache. But the only other option is to listen to taht "BEEP-BEEP-BEEP" sound...Don't even get me started on trying to wake up to that. What am I to do? I need to wake up, but I am tired of waking up to an alarm clock.

9.08.08

State Fair... I went to the State Fair this past week. I (heart) the fair a lot. Something about overpriced greasy food, greasy people, lemonade and elephant ears makes me really happy. Not to mention a thrilling ride down the big yellow slide. Some of my friends entered cooking contests and actually won. More about that can be found on Lisa's Blog. I was hoping to finish my masterpiece art project in time for the fair, but I missed it by two days. I was sad and left with the thought, "There's always next year." But, I said that last year...so, who knows? I couldn't write this blog without making mention of the great People Watching that is possible at the State Fair. This is completely different people watching than what can be found at the Arts Festival. The fair is filled with all those from the Arts Festival AND the hicks, the white trash, the carnies (scary), and salesman... If you haven't been, you need to go!

PS... Britney took home 3 VMA's last night!!!

Yeah, that's right, I dared to mention Britney again.

9.07.08

Terms of Endearment... With 5 Academy Awards under the belt (including Best Picture), you would think a movie would actually be good. Terms of Endearment has all of that, but it is NOT good. It might just be one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen (The dumbest award is still currently held by "Miami Rhapsody"). You're asking, "Well, why would you watch that movie in the first place?"... Good question, there is multiple reasons, but above all else, I am not one to stick with one genre, and for heaven sakes it's apparently a "classic"... Why? I am still wondering... It wasn't even that sad (and yes, I have cried in a few select movies)... I didn't understand the plot, I didn't agree with any of the life choices... I was just flat-out annoyed and it just left me confused. I mean come on! She cheats on her husband, her husband cheats on her, the mother sleeps with the neighbor but has all these men that are always chasing her... what the??? OH, and how in the world does it have a PG rating??

This got me wondering what it was up against in the 1983 Academy Awards... "The Big Chill", "The Dresser", "The Right Stuff", "Tender Mercies"... I think I have seen "Tender Mercies"... another lame film.

9.06.08

Kidney Stone... Ok, So where have I been these past couple of weeks? Well, part of my absence was caused by a little teeny tiny deposit in my kidney. I got a stinkin' kidney stone... It sucked! I woke up in the middle of the night to shooting pains... At first I thought it was caused by a visit to the Gym the day previous, but it felt so incredibly different than any other muscle being pulled. I went to the Emergency room and when I walked in, this is how the conversation went with the receptionist:

Receptionist: Oh good, you're here
Me: (confused and in pain) Ok?
Receptionist: Come this way, She's right in here

(At this point, figuring she's referring to a nurse or doctor, I follow her in to a room where a girl is sitting in a chair shivering and looks at me confused)

Me: I don't know who she is
The Girl: I don't know who he is
Receptionist: Oh, you aren't here for her?
Me: No.... I am here because I am in excrutiating pain in my back.
Receptionist: Oh, I am sooo sorry, lets get you in the next room.
Me: Thanks.

(They put me into a Pre-Observation Room)

Receptionist: So, what's wrong?
Me: I hurt real bad!!
Receptionist: Where?
Me: In my back, I think it might be a kidney stone (based on my dad's experience)
Receptionist: Could be a punctured lung, but I am not a doctor, what is your pain rating?
Me: 10! (I am about to fall out of the chair)
Receptionist: Are you nauseous?
Me: No (but then after she mentions it, I start to feel queezy)... Actually, I do feel nauseous. Receptionist: Oh, well we better get you a bag then.

(They take me to a room and the doctor pre-diagnoses without confirmation that I have a kidney stone, but I will need a cat scan in order to determine where and what size)

Nurse: Are you in pain?
Me: Yes
Nurse: Can you rate your pain?
Me: 10!!
Nurse: Ok, I am going to start you out with a shot of morphine
Me: Fine, whatever, please just something.
Nurse: We are going to need you to pee in this cup.
Me: Ok, fine (but not really) (The radiologist comes in)
Radiologist: I am here to take you to the cat scan.
Me: Ok, Hey, how long does it take for morphine to kick in, because I am still in a lot of pain!! Radiologist: About 5 min.

(He wheels me to the cat scan and tells me to lay on the bed thing with my hands in the air, which is extremely difficult with a drip in my arm...)

Radiologist: Listen and do as the machine instructs
Me: Ok.. (barely breathing because of pain)
Machine: Please take a deep breath and hold it. (Machine buzzes and I am more annoyed) Machine: You may breathe normally.
(At this point I don't know what normal is)
Machine: Please take a deep breath and hold it
Machine: You may breathe normally.
Radiologist: You are all set.
Me: Great, about how long does it take for morphine to kick in?
Radiologist: Are you still in pain?
Me: Yes!
Radiologist: What's your pain rating?
Me: Still a 10.

(He takes me back to the room and the nurse comes back)

Nurse: Are you still feeling pain?
Me: Yes. Nurse: I can give you more morphine, do you want more morphine?
Me: Yes.
Nurse: What's your pain rating at?
Me: 10.

(He gives me another shot and I can start feeling the morphine begin to kick in... and I kind of like it.... For some reason I feel that I must call my sister at work... You'll have to ask her for the synopsis of how that conversation went our memories of the conversation are completely different from eachother)

(The doctor comes back and confirms that I have a kidney stone, instructs me to go home and rest and wait for it to pass into a hospital-provided filter)

(At this point, the morphine finally kicks in and I don't remember a whole lot)

9.03.08

90210...Let the Fall TV Season begin... First things first, I watch too much TV, I know I have mentioned this before, but here is a refresher on shows that I watch regularly (that haven't been canceled...yet):

Damages (I LOVE THIS SHOW, and I hate lawyers, go figure)
30 Rock (if you aren't watching this show, you need to... Much better than The Office)
Samantha Who? (Great Concept, hilarious characters, and no studio "canned" laughter)
Eli Stone (Another great underrated show)
Brothers & Sisters (This past season started to get too "in your face" political)
Gossip Girl (I have no excuse for watching, the repeating storyline perhaps???)
Ugly Betty (Great Character development)
90210 (Work in progress, more intrigued that they brought it back)
MVP (I have absolutely no idea, i think it might be the terrible acting)
The Office (This past season made me second guess my interest in this show)
Dirty, Sexy, Money (It's been so long (thanks writer's strike) I can't remember)
The Riches (First Season: Awesome Second Season: Too Dark, Too Much)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (Pure Junk, but I only have one more episode)

None of this would be remotely possible if it wasn't for the miracle of DVRs. Anyway, the point of this blog is actually 90210. Yep, I watched it... sue me. It was a typical drama....and like every other show on the CW, but it has Jennie Garth and the girl from Degrassi.