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An-ticipation

2009-12-12T12:31:00.004-05:00

Starting off with the list of movies I am looking forward to next year. I would start with favorite movies of 2009, but there are two coming out this month that might make the list and I don't want to have to rethink or change any of these.

Machete April 16th

Looks like I will be doing a double feature at the theatre on April 16th. I’ll be honest, I would rather see Thanksgiving or Don’t as full feature length movies before Machete, but since I don’t have any control over Eli Roth (yet, hehe) or Edgar Wright and can’t force them to make them, then I will get all reved up to see this. I loved Grindhouse, still pissed it wasn’t given the chance it should have. So to see something come from Grindhouse I will back it whole heartedly. Not trying to dog the trailer either, it was fucking bad ass. Total Robert Rodriguez. It should be fun times to get to see a grindhouse style movie again.

Piranha 3D April 16th

I will admit, I wasn’t that excited for this remake. Tacking on 3D to anything outside of a animated movie, it will most likely be shit (Jaws 3D? Why you trying fuck Otown like that by saying there is a pipe that goes from the coast TO THE MIDDLE OF THE FUCKING STATE and say that is how a great white shark got into Sea World?) but, when I saw Alexandre Aja as the director, I pushed aside my resintment for it being 3D. The man is talented when it comes to horrow. And even though this is a remake, it’s an odd, yet interesting scenario. So, sign me up. Plus, I want to see the rebirth of Elizabeth Shue (not playing herself) and did I mention RICHARD DRYFUSS is in it!

Extra fun times to be had since imdb is saying that boo boo kitty fuck aka Eli Roth has a cameo as a wet t-shirt contest judge/DJ.

Due Date November 5th

I had no clue Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galafianakis were going to be in the same movie together. That fact alone, I can’t wait to see the movie. Even if the plot sounds stupid (Galafianakis is playing a college slacker, he’s like 30, oh take take that back, he’s 40) I still want to see it. RDJ and what I am sure everyone will be refering him to as, that guy from Between Two Ferns, could pull it off. Not to mention the director also did The Hangover, Old School, and Starsky & Hutch.

Nightmare on Elm St. April 30th

I’m usually the first to complain about a remake, but this one I approve of. Not because the original is bad or anything, but I just can’t wait to see what they do with such an iconic character. I love horror movies, so to get to see someone like Freddy given a new life, it makes me tickled pink. I know that there are plenty of die hard fans who would disagree but after the last couple remakes and Freddy v. Jason (which didn’t really do so well, though I liked it), maybe this reboot will work in favor of the series.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 November 19th

I never read the books. I’m not an uber fan of the movies either. But the producers of this franchise know how to turn a succesful book series into a pretty fantastic movie series. I know people bitch about shit getting left out, blah blah blah. No one wants to see and fucking four hour movie. Now I could do this whole comparison of how well the script is written, how great the actors are, the effects are above par, and list a bunch of other descriptions with postive words tacked on to make me seem like I know what I’m talking about, and then dog on another series (that for some reason I do enjoy too) for the shitty effects, retarded lead who blinks to fucking much, editing that is as sloppy as Sean Avery’s seconds, and a script that would still loose out to an essay written by Hellen Keller about the platypus. But I won’t do that. And I appologize for that run on sentence.

Needless to say, I can’t wait for this to come out.

The Green Hornet December 22nd

Never watched the original show, and I don’t read comic books. But I love me some Seth Rogen and fucking Cristoph Waltz is going to be in it! Sure, it could have been in the “eh, I’ll go see it” category, except I’m just on the tad excited side.

MacGruber April 23rd

It’s fucking MacGruber! Who wouldn’t be excited for this?

Honorable Mention:
Shutter Island, Alice in Wonderland, Remember Me, Clash of the Titans, The A-Team, Toy Story 3, Eclipse, Unstoppable, & Tron

I want to add A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas and Scott Pilgrim on here too, but they don’t have a release date yet. But watch, I post this and tomorrow we start getting dates for this shit.

I Am Dissapoint:

Every year, there are movies that dissapoint. Well, I already have a list of movies that will be released in 2010, that sure you could pay me to see, but when your not looking, I’ll hop into the next theatre or burn my eyes out after having to watch even a smidge of one of these movies. That sounds mean. Let’s just say, when I saw these I said “What the fuck?” or “FUCK THAT SHIT!”

The Tooth Fairy - January 22nd

A hockey movie about a guy (the Rock) who turns into the tooth fairy? Come the fuck on! Why do you have to make hockey look bad? The sport gets shit from people any way, now Disney has to make this and make hockey look even worse? Fuck that shit.

Step Up 3D - August 6th

Remember how I said tacking on 3D to a movie (outside of animated flicks) basically is giant sign for people who actually enjoy movies that it is going to be shitastic. Well, lets throw it on there to an over used genre of dance flicks, because no one has really gotten tired of seeing the under achieving, “bad ass” trying to make things right while learning valuable lessons along the way character. What the fuck?

Saw VII

I will tell everyone to go see this movie, not because I love horror movies, but because the owner of the Lightning is also a producer of this drawn out franchise. That means, if the movie makes money, he can continue to own the team. I don’t want to see the Lightning sold, go see the movie even though the seires should have ended after the 4th movie. Some might say 3rd, others, 2nd, but the 4th movie had Donnie Whalberg back again, so I say 4th.

Walter the Farting Dog

WHAT THE FUCK?! Starring the Jonas Brothers SERIOUSLY?! I think that about sums up what I thought when I found out about this Disney gem. I’m only assuming it’s Disney, because don’t they like own the Jonas Brothers or something? I don’t know, but it’ll make millions. Which is beyond my comprehension. Or maybe it’s not. Maybe it’s the people who signed off on this idea who have lost the will to form a complete thought.

I would suggest finding out when Walter the Farting Dog comes out too. That way you can avoid going to the movies that day, thus avoiding one of many out comes: suicide, the shrill screams of tweens, mass murder of said tweens, your own death heaven forbid the movie shouldn’t start on time, a stampede of wildebeests, Romulans attacking, or any other oturageous outcomes that could occur.

Where is my mind?

2009-12-12T12:23:00.003-05:00

The year and decade are coming to an end I'm thinking of those fun lists to tell you favorites and such. Obviously this year is going to be a little different, I'll have my year end list, but I'm considering taking the time out to really sit down and think about the enitre decade. Not sure I will get it done but it's an idea.

Look Alikes? Eh.

2009-11-05T00:35:00.001-05:00

Ain't No Body Gonna Hold Me Down...

2009-11-04T13:44:00.003-05:00

Ain't no body gonna breaka my stride. I need to keep this in mind since I am in so much pain right now. And it's not even pain really, it's how sore I am from practicing. I've never been this sore. I came home from class today and I felt the pain in my ribs. No matter how hard it is for me to get up and sit down, I'm not going to give this up. I am really determined to get past the pain and do well in practice. I'm going to buy my own skates this afternoon. Not me per say, but my mom is giving me an early Christmas present and buying the skates for me. At least now I will be able to go outside and practice on my own.

I sucked so bad at practice last night. I was still unbelievably sore from the first night of practice, which can I say, for as out of shape as I am, I practiced for the whole two hours. I was really surprised, but proud. Last night though, not as great of a feeling. I took eight Advil in between Monday night and last night, still sore as hell. We started doing our falls, and I had the hardest time getting back up from them. The minute I went down, my legs were like "fuck you bitch, we like it down here! And we's gonna stay down here and make you look like a rah tard." But I pushed through it. At least the vets are understanding about the whole thing. I'll get better too. I need to work on my quads, so going to the gym for a bit might work. Start getting back into lifting weights to build up the muscle. I need to do something though, I will not let this get me down.

On a more happy note, tonight I am going to see Tim Gunn in Tampa. He is speaking at USF and part of my writing class that I am taking, we have to cover school events (for any of the schools in the area, since SPC doesn't really offer much in the events calendar) and this is one of our options. Figured it would be fun to get to see him speak, but the one thing we are all trying to figure out is what he is going to be talking about? I don't know, but once we are there, and I get my story written (which is due by midnight) I'll probably post it on here too.

Now despite how lame this post is, I bring you this little gem that made me giggle.

Oh Hai!

2009-10-28T09:15:00.006-04:00

This is awkward. Been how long since I have been on here? Wow, that long! Huh, sorry. I've gotten kind of caught up this new thing. Tumblr. What's Tumblr? I'm not 100% on what exactly it is, but when I try to explain it, I say it's like Twitter, but without the 140 character limit and you can post anything. It's kind of fun and you end up finding some pretty neat and interesting people! And because of Tumblr I've started another website!

It's a little different from any site I've made before. In the past I've been more inclined to do something personal, me opening up, is not that hard. I like talking, as long as the talk is interesting.

But no, I didn't not make one of those sites. No, instead I created more of a fan site. What is this magical site I speak of? Did you see the movie Inglourious Basterds? [See I ask this any time someone tries to figure out what I am doing. I usually get a "No." or a "No, but I really wanted to! I heard it was ________.] But if you did see the movie, then you obviously know who the Bear Jew is. And if you have heard of the Bear Jew, then you should have heard about the site I made. Bear Jew Facts.

It's kinda like Chuck Norris facts, but way better. The Bear Jew did an amazing thing, but I won't spoil it for you. And because of this, Bear Jew Facts are a hundred times more interesting and funny. Just saying. Now, was I inspired by Chuck Norris facts? Hell no. Ever heard of Zachary Quinto? Well if you haven't, what the hell! The man is a GQMF and deserves to be known! Sorry, nerd tangent there. Back to the point. Zachary Quinto. Well, that lovely site, Tumblr, has awesome sites all over it and one of the awesomest sites you could find would have to be Zach Facts. And that good people of the internet is where I found inspiration for Bear Jew facts.

And that has become pretty successful! I have to admit, really proud of it. Not to mention, we have expanded too. After about month, a new friend of mine, Ingrid from Australia asked if we could make a twitter and since then she has helped the site expand not only to twitter, but to a mysapce and facebook page too! And recently, we both started the Eli Roth Network. It is a work in progress (along with other projects) but we are doing well! It's keeping me busy, giving me something to do outside of just work and school. Not to mention, I've been able to meet more people who share the same appreciation for Eli Roth! Been a fan of his for a while, since I was about 15 or 16, but since then, I haven't really been able to talk about him, no one knew who he was, or if they did, they didn't want to talk. Lame. But now, it's fun! I get to talk about him, his movies, or horror movies in general! Kind of exciting stuff.

Outside of the internet (because life, yes, that rarity, I do try to have one sometimes) I have been doing the general, going to work and heading to class. Hockey season has started, and despite how excited I was, I have only been to one game so far this season. The lack of money coming from only working two days a week, and the Lightning not offering the $20 student tickets any more has put a damper on my hockey festivities. My mom said, the best seats are always at home any way. I told she needs to come to a game before she can say that. Best seat is in the arena. Sometimes, haha, depends on the fans, but despite how insane some Lightning fans are or how rude the opposing team act, I do enjoy being at the Forum with friends watching the game. This season is going to have be a pick and choose season though, can't just go to all the games I can. I'm on budget now.

Something new I am venturing on happens to be something I've been wanting to do since the summer before last, but never acted on it. Lazy? Probably. If I had done it then, I would have more money and wouldn't have to take loan from my Aunt, but that is the past and if one thing pisses me off the most, it has to be wondering "what if" so lets just look at it from this point. Monday night was the recruitment night for the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins! They are the league in the Tampa area for flat track ROLLER DERBY! I saw them at the Red Bull Flugtag when Tampa hosted it and wanted to join. It only took me a year to hop in my car, drive over the bridge and go to a recruitment night. And I'm glad I did, because this should be a lot of fun! Practices start Monday and I'm going to by equipment today after class.

Along with learning to play derby, I need to figure out what my alter ego is going to be. I'm really leaning towards the Wizard of Oz theme, so I have a few ideas that go along with that, but I have other ideas on that list of potential names. You will have to tell me which one(s) you like.

Dorothy Wails [but there is a good chance I won’t be able to use it because it sounds to close to a name that is already taken and no one really seems to like it]
The HarleyQuinn Kid [because Harley Quinn is my favorite villain from Batman, but since I’m not her, I could be the kid]
Dismemberin Dorothy OR
Dorothy Dismemberin [I know they are the same, but one may sound better then the other AND I get my real name in there too]
Death Proof Butterfly [One of the girls on _bb came up with this and I love Death Proof] OR
Death Proof Dorothy [One of the girls on tumblr came up with this combo and I'm kinda liking it!]
Null’n Void [Good friend of mine, Will, thought this one up for me and it works since my last name is Null]

And that good people is all I have to say for now. I know it has been a while, and for me to say I'm going to try and come on here and write more is an empty promise. If I write, I write, because I need to do it more. Till the next time, I of course leave you with this:

Despite my lack of going to games, I still love hockey. Don't question my commitment to sparkle motion.

Remember that project?

2009-09-06T17:49:00.004-04:00

I went to class last Tuesday and of course had fun! Strange topics were thrown around but fun none the less. And though we have a class of eleven people, we ran out of time, and I didn't get to present my song. Now, even though it was a great idea for a song, after I left class, I figured I should take the project a bit more serious. And because of that, I need to find a new song. What to pick?

And on that note, I would like to leave you with something I found on my tumblr.

Time of My Life?

2009-09-01T16:24:00.002-04:00

I started school last week! So lets hope that strikes some creativity in me to write more. I've already finished my first "project" and the only reason why I put that in quotes is because sure it can be considered a project, but I don't consider it a project. Whatever you call it, it was interesting.

Our teacher asked us to either find a song that involves an ethical issue we support or choose the song you want played at you funeral. I ended up picking one for both, but decided on the funeral song because of my approach.

I had some trouble at first, trying to figure out which route to take on this project. On one hand, I could pick a serious song or I could choose one that made light of the situation. I even had two songs picked out depending on the mood I was in when I finally sat down to write this. I had originally decided to pick a song that discussed an issue that everyone was familiar with, some even directly effected by. But I decided against it because the only way I had been effected was what I heard about in the news. So I took the alternate route, which also turned out to be the humors approach.

I’m generally a happy person and I would like to be remembered as such. Even though a sad or melancholy song might be the more accepted choice at a funeral, being the kind of person that I am, it’s my choice. The last thing I want at my funeral is people to be upset. The time is already going to difficult so why not break it all up with a song that was popular in a movie that came out the year I was born. Before I made this choice, I made sure to ask a couple people how they would feel if they were at my funeral and heard this. Everyone said they would get a huge laugh out of it.

Again it’s very unconventional, but it works. I could say it’s funny, but someone might argue otherwise, but then again, if it’s played at my funeral, I’m not really going to care and honestly they’re going to have to get over it. Things tend to be taken to seriously in the first place, and sure there are moments when the situation needs to be taken as such. But if a laugh can be had in the process or in the darkest situations a little light can be shed, would prefer those over everyone crying and being up in arms.

But what song did I choose...

I Promise.

2009-08-13T20:21:00.004-04:00

Finally got to see this. Last day at the Beach Theatre too. Really liked it! So many people were saying how great it is and how amazing and real both John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph were as a couple. They were right. Don't blame me for taking so long to see it. I've wanted to since I heard Tuna was making it. Why? Because I have a bit of a crush on the Tuna.

Tried to steal the poster outside the theater, but they are selling them at some point. When, they do not know, but they will be sold. And I need to keep my ears open about when now.

This Isn't A Love Story.

2009-08-03T13:28:00.004-04:00

I love this movie now. It is absolutely bitter sweet. And the soundtrack is magical. Haha, well, I take that magical bit back, but it is all I have been listening to lately. I love listening to new music, so this is like a mix that someone did knowing I would dig it. And indeed I do.

The Beauties of Florida Weather

2009-06-24T02:23:00.009-04:00

Tonight was a pretty cool night over in my area. Well, not that cool, it was actually pretty humid and hot out, not the kind of weather that one would really enjoy being out in. But I had to take my aunts' dogs out for a walk and I got witness some of the coolest effects of a storm. No rain, no thunder really, just LIGHTNING! Now you are probably asking what kind of intelligent person goes out in a lightning storm. Well, first I'm not that intelligent, haha (my brother would agree with that) but let's just say even though I know better, I also figured it wasn't bed enough for me to really worry about getting struck by lightning. And because I decided to be a little stupid I was lucky enough to get some of shots of this very cool weather.

Glad to be back to the theater.

2009-06-22T20:46:00.004-04:00

That is the one thing I have found to be the best part of having money now is being able to go to the movies. Sure I went to a couple movies when I was unemployed but other people had to pay for me so now that I am making my own money I can pay for my self! So since I have been working this is what I have seen...

STAR TREK

THE HANGOVER

DRAG ME TO HELL

It's not much with how many movies that have been out, but I plan on seeing more movies this week. There is a theater over in Largo that does $1 movies during the week so I'm thinking bout going and seeing something else. Not sure what though. Maybe I will go see the Hangover again (totally worth seeing multiple times).

What to name her?

2009-06-10T23:11:00.006-04:00

I need to get a better picture of her, but she is my newest nifty find this week! A friend of mine told me about her and how the owners were having trouble finding her a home (if they couldn't find her one, they were going to have to take her to the pound). When my mom heard this, she said "yes, yes, yes" which prompted me to call Lauren and give her a heads up as to where this cute little grey ball of fluff will have a new home.

Picked her up this afternoon, she was a little up set about having to leave her mom, but she hasn't cried since we got home. She's is just kinda chilling in my room under my dresser. Hopefully she will get used to it all, it's a lot. Also have to make sure she gets along with our other cat, Clementine.

Now to the most important part. Naming her! I have a few ideas, but would love to hear if any one has any other ideas. The list so far is Atreyu (from the Never Ending Story), Beatrix or Kiddo (both from Kill Bill), Angela (my brothers pick, from the Office, since Angela loves cats), and Nubian (from Chasing Amy).

Let me know what you think bout those names and if you have any suggestions, let me know, because on the note I end with the newest song I downloaded on itunes (heard it on the local radio station).

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2009-06-10T17:16:00.003-04:00

Special Nifty Find today! But you will have to wait to see what it is! Try and guess though!Here is a hint:

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Eat It! It's good for you!

2009-06-03T15:37:00.004-04:00

SoulPancake

Week two of NiftyFinds! Never heard of SoulPancake till one, Rainn Wilson talked about it on his twitter and then I stumbled upon it with that nifty new button I have on my web browser. And I don't know how they did it, but they brought me to the one page that I could really use.

"You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well."—Lewis B. Smedes

Now what exactly is SoulPancake? I could explain this, sure, but I would like to give the floor to co-creator Mr. Rainn Wilson.

What is SoulPancake? Well, it’s more of a mission than a Web site...

We want to make discussions about Spirituality, Creativity, and Philosophy cool again. Were they ever cool? I have no idea. But it seems like a good idea. We want to engage the user to “Chew on Life’s Big Questions”™. (I was kidding about the ™ symbol; you can use that phrase however you want. Even to sell frozen taquitos.) Where do you go on the Interwebs if you want an irreverent, fun, and profound take on God and Art and the Soul and Faith and Beauty? Fox.com? Maybe. But maybe also here at SoulPancake.com.

We provide some rockin’ content (interviews, blogs, challenges, contests, features, and more), but it’s really all about having YOU—the SoulPancake community—bring this site to life. Say what’s on your mind. Be real. Talk about WHY WE’RE HERE. And if I say something that offends you, let me have it.

Just remember: Life is a rich, weird, difficult experience. So join us as we go on the spiritual and artistic journey that is SoulPancake.

Rainn

Because I love the word zeitgeist!

2009-05-27T17:30:00.007-04:00

To improve upon this blog here, I want to try and do a weekly post full of nifty finds. Maybe that is what i will call it, Nifty Finds!I know I've been tagging it as "check it" but that doesn't flow to well with me personality (well it does, but only when I'm feeling like a thug on that particular day), but a nifty find seems more like something I would say on a regular basis.

Zeitgeist kind of inspired this new trend I am starting on here. I've heard the word before on 43things but I have never used it in normal conversation (it's really not one you would hear much either and for some odd reason I just thought about it and that was my inspiration! Went a Googled what it really means and found a couple things that gave me new clue as to what it did mean till I found Wikipedia, in which I was given this:

"Zeitgeist" refers to the ethos of an identified group of people, that expresses a particular world view which is prevalent at a particular period of socio-cultural progression.

Yeah, I picked the definition that would be most likely heard in one of my mass communication classes. So I also give you this:

The word zeitgeist describes the intellectual, cultural, ethical and political climate, ambience and morals of an era (similar to the English word "mainstream") or also a trend. In German, the word has more layers of meaning than the English translation, including the fact that Zeitgeist can only be observed for past events.

Now that I know what it means, and with this new found inspiration I figured I could do my cultural duty and add to ever growing zeitgeist of this ever growing blogging era! I don't know if every week I will have some new find for each category I can think of, but I will assure you, every week I will have something (including, as usual a new youtube video).

For the love of Strawberries!Being that I have found a new fondness in cooking, I have been stumbling through out the internet trying to find new recipes and things to try. And not to long ago I came across this one site that was strictly strawberries and the different recipes that you can use to include them in a meal! Oh, I seriously can't wait to try some of these. I know the strawberry season is over (at least I think it is), so not sure if now would be the best time to try the recipes, but eh, if I see some in the grocery store I'll make sure to pick some up and let you know what I decided to try!

Photos from L to R: Ice Cream Shake with Vodka [you might have to use an Italian to English translator for this one, since the entire blog is in Italian], Chocolate Dipped, Strawberry shortstack, Strawberries and Cream Stuffed French Toast.

Rule no. 1, In my van it's rush, all rush all the time no exceptions.See now I have heard about this movie for a while now, I'm thinking since I first saw Clerks 2 (which would be sometime around 2006 whenever the DVD came out) and have been wanting to see this since then. Except for one issue, it never came out. I heard it was out for maybe week? But then I saw it on a list of new releases and realized I needed to rent it. So since I got to babysit last Sunday and got some money finally I made sure to go to Blockbuster to pick it up.

Watched it yesterday once at my house and then again with Amber, Leilani, and Katie too. We were going to stop by the drive-in to see Star Trek again out there but since it rained most of the night, we couldn't really do that. So instead we went to the Olive Garden and then back to Amber's to watch Fanboys. Now, I know we all liked the movie, like a lot, haha, not so much a lot, because "a lot" doesn't cut it. But Leilani and Katie were both snorting and laughing at the same time and Leilani basically lost her shit through out the movie. Maybe it's because were nerds, but the movie was fucking hilarious and full of familiar characters. It's already on my list of movies to buy once I start making money again.

And speaking of making money, I FOUND A JOB! Only took two months, haha, but yeah I finally found something. It's only on the weekends, but like I said it's something and I will be making money. I need to find something to do during the week now, but at least I will be doing something!

Well, I hate making such long posts, but at least now I have started Nifty Finds, I will be able to just start it without having to go into to much explanation like I had to here.

This new obsession.

2009-05-19T00:30:00.006-04:00

Wow, I actually had a life today! Went to the grocery store with Jen, hung out with Nhung down at Baywalk and then went to the baseball game. Even though I woke up at 3:30 I feel like I have had pretty productive day. Not that my days haven't been "productive" I do things all day (all of my day, haha my day ends around the time most people are in their second or third rim cycle of sleep). My days of late have consisted of filling out job applications or sending in my resume to places, recently I have started playing Mafia Wars on Facebook (don't know why though since I have ignored every request people send me for that, I'm usually not to into playing those kinds of things, since they get so addicting, but my brother pressured me into joining his "family" haha and now that is what I play). While I play that, I have started watching HEROES!

Never seen the show before, never really wanted to either, till Zachary Quinto. Yeah, I went to go see Star Trek with my mom (she was so excited when I told her I would. She told me my dad used to come over when they were dating to watch the original TV series, so me wanting to go with her to see the movie was reminiscent of her younger years). At first, I had only wanted to go see the movie because the man was gonna be in it. Yes, I am talking about Mr. Simon Pegg, who gets to play Scotty. Then I had heard Mr. Sexy Bright Blue Eyes himself, Chris Pine was going to be in it, as Kirk and was definitely pumped up to see it. About half way through the movie though I turned to my mom (who talked through out the ENTIRE movie pointing out references from the show and "that didn't happen in the original series" moments) and told her I think I really like this. Wasn't lying, haha, I walked out of that theater actually liking Star Trek. I never watched it before (the original series), but I heard some of the references and knew a little bit. My best friends dad growing up was in love with Star Trek, and always tried to corner us into either hearing about it or watching it, which made us not like it at all. Never saw the movies, only watched some of the newer versions of the TV shows, but that was because my parents watched them, and if I was in the living room (and most of the time I HAD TO stay in the living room) and that was what they wanted to watch, then I had to watch it too.

So going into this film, I didn't know how I would feel coming out of it. But, I am so ready for a sequel. Haha, not only that, but I have a new male obsession, and that is aimed at Mr. Zachary Quinto a.k.a Spock. A couple friends of mine agree, but only like him that way as Spock (haha something about those ears). But the man is talented and so adorable! I'm in love with him. I had a crush on Chris Pine, still kinda do; I've known about him since he did Princess Diaries 2 and I am really happy for him that he is gonna be way more recognizable after this, he is such a talented actor, rent Smokin Aces. The fact that he can go from smooth and cute to dirty and vulgar is talent and I can only see him becoming more popular after this role, but I digress, that crush is still there but I am way more focused on Zachary Quinto now. And because of that, I have started watching the show Heroes.

The same thing happened with John Krasinski. Saw him in License to Wed, fell in love with that boy from Boston and have become a huge fan of the Office now. So much a fan that I have neglected my original Thursday night show, Grey's Anatomy just so I can watch the Office. No worries Grey's Anatomy, I will be back, when the 5th season comes out on dvd, I will be there to gather you up and take you home to witness the countless hours that I have missed (you'll notice when I do that because all I will be doing is talking about that show, haha, or I will be M.I.A for longer then I normally am).

Another thing that I have been obsessing over is Franz Ferdinands latest album, Tonight. Ugh, I heard about it when it first came out and I bought the first song released from it, Ulysses. But, I'm a lametard and I just got the entire thing and it is pure fun! A toe tapping, sing-along, consisting of straight forward lyrics or at times lyrics with subliminal meanings (still trying to figure out is Ulysses is about the Greek story or the Civil War general/18th President). Is that a subliminal message or is that something else? It's probably something else, haha, but what is it called? Aaahhhh! Eh, any way, I love it! I have been listening to it on repeat or in between waiting for Heroes to load.

Favorite Songs from Tonight that I listen to first sometimes before listening to the whole album all the way though:
1. Ulysses
3. No You Girls
5. Twilight Omens

Those are just the three songs I suggest to buy (if you just do single songs) first to kinda get a feel for what the album consists of. There really is only one slowish song on there, but it's cute, and even though it is simple, I still listen to it without feeling distracted (some albums make me scratch my head and wonder if they actually thought about what exactly they were putting on it).

[Note: Listening to the album again since I started this post. Haha I'm trying to find a Zach picture, but I keep getting distracted.]

This was my distraction...

Found here at ONTD_StarTrek

[Note: Finally found a picture that I could use with both gentlemen in it! Win!]

And on that note, I leave you with another new found fascination (not so much an obsession)...

I can't just pick 5!

2009-05-04T17:23:00.008-04:00

Don't know if anyone has seen the newest thing on Facebook, but it seems like the latest time waster it the PickFive application. I saw a friend use it one day, and then I started using it, and then like a domino effect, more and more of my friends started to use it too. I've done some that were answered in all seriousness, while others were chosen to see if anyone would have a chuckle at the tings I picked.

So, I decided to compile the Top 5 of my PickeFive lists, and here is what I have for you...

Those are my favorite ones I've done so far. I've done a few movie ones, so I tried to stay away from including those on this list. But today I tried to make do the PickFive for movies that came out the year you were born, and that one was really hard. I know good movies come out every year, but I was looking at the ones that came out in 87 and there were so many good ones. It's funny, how those are no consider classics, some even cult classics, kind of makes me feel old. Haha, I'm only turning 22 and I feel old. Any way, I figured I would come on here and share a few of my favorite movies that came out the year I was born.

Which one's can you point out? And which ones are your favorites?

Operation Complete!

2009-05-04T03:36:00.002-04:00

Ok, I think I like it know. Is it to dark do you think (I could try a different background that brings a little more light to the page)? Or do ya'll like it as it is? Let me know what you think. But I'm thinking this is what it's gonna be for a while.

Operation Ultra Penta Dino Alligator Tot Epidemic How Bout No

2009-05-03T19:19:00.005-04:00

Look at that title, how strange is that? I wanted something cool and that was what I came up with. Really, it's just Operation U.P.D.A.T.E How Bout No, but I'm feeling this new mission name is cooler then just saying update.

Well, what you see is all I have so far. The other night when I tried to download Photoshop I failed. Well, not me per say, Photoshop failed, it wouldn't open. So now I'm trying to download it as a torrent. If that is not successful, I'm gonna down grade to Corel and attempt to do more with Operation U.P.D.A.T.E. I'm kinda enjoying the wood background, but would still like to do something else with it, and of course, even though I am keeping the picture, I would like that to get updated too.

Tell the next update, I hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday, and I leave you with this delightful spoof.

Change is in the air.

2009-05-01T19:07:00.002-04:00

So for some reason I have gotten tried of reading those Twilight fanfics (well not really, but the one I started to read is really annoying now). I have also gotten tired at looking at the layout I have right now for this blog, I'm never really happy about the new background, but the change can usually hold me over till the next time I get an urge to have something new.

On that note, I am deciding to do an over haul on this blog. Combine tags so I don't have as many (seriously, do I need to mention every movie I put on one of my movie lists in the tags), make the side bar more organized (if any one knows how to do a three column page, I would love to hear from you) and of course the look. I need something that goes along with that picture I already have (that really is the only thing I want to keep, haha, that is the one thing I always love about this blog). I can't do to many changes though, I tried a new template for like three seconds until I realized that things were overlapping and the movie trailers weren't fitting.

I can't have someone else do it, I have to much pride when it comes to my creativity, so I am downloading a temporary version of photoshop (oh how I wish I could really own it, I LOVE photoshop) and will be working out that late into the night.

While it is downloading, I am going dabble in cooking again and read up on some HTML and other need to know basics so I can make this blog better!

Wish me luck!

Smashing the classics...

2009-04-28T18:02:00.004-04:00

I came across something today that had me in hysterics. I was watching the "mashups" on youtube (what is a "mashup" well those are the fake trailer's people have done, either taking scenes from one movie and putting it to a trailer for another movie). The first one I saw was cute, funny, but I was not laughing as hard as I was with the third one I watched. So I give you first, the one that had me rolling on the floor (not really, if I had done that my computer would be thrown on the floor and suffered because of it).

Watchmen: World PoliceIt really doesn't get funny till the end. If you have seen Team America, then you should find it hysterical!

These are the one's I watched the I actually fancied and figured I would share. I would warn about the ones that aren't done well, but these ones that follow were done with care and deserve to be watched. Enjoy!

Henson's 11

Watchmen and Wall-E

The Dark Knight/Toy Story 2

How to Be Review

2009-04-26T20:21:00.001-04:00

So now to the review of the film (bare with me because I have never really done an actual movie review before. You would think that since I love movies the way I do that I would have at least once, but I really haven't.)

Did I like it? Absolutely! It was really well done, and the story is something that I think any one can relate too. The film follows Art (Robert Pattinson) and his small adventures in trying to solve his problems and patch up his life. The movie starts out after his girlfriend breaks-up with him and kicks him out of their place. Art ends up moving back into his parents place, which only opens up even more problems for Art. His parents are more involved with themselves and their work, rather then their son, which makes Art's journey more difficult. Were quickly introduced to his two friends Ronny (Johnny White) and Nikki (Mike Pearce), two completely different personalities that end up adding color to this dark comedy. After Art tries to talk to his friends about his issues in hopes of finding some solutions and only finding more issues to add on to the already growing ones, he turns to a self help book by Canadian author Dr. Levi Ellington (Powell Jones). After reading the book, Art finds himself in the position to contact the author for more advice and help. Dr. Ellington decides that his presence is needed and Art pays for Dr. Ellington to fly to London. When the Doctor arrives, he tries to help Art, but all it ends up doing is making matters worse.

Ok, now I know that wasn't the review. That was me attempting to write a summary with out giving away to much, how'd I do? Well, now that you now what the movie was about, here's me opinion.

The movie reminded me of Amelie in certain ways. Even though How to Be is more on the opposite spectrum of someone trying to find themselves compared to Amelie, but I can still see similarities, in not just the two movies, but in the cinematography too. It may seem like an out there theory, but both characters are trying to find themselves, one is doing this by helping others, while Art is trying to do this with the people around him. Each of the quirky characters' has their short, unique introduction into why they are the way they are (wait till you see Ronnie's). Amelie had similar style when introducing characters with the things in life that gave them joy and the things they hated. And in how the two share similar effects in the actual look of the film, How to Be had great effects with color tints, which I really liked (the opening sequence, along with the first time Art drives the Camaro). Those shots just had me thinking of Amelie after I saw them (maybe not exactly, because I can't remember there ever being a scene from Amelie like those ones).

I could probably go further with my whole Amelie comparison, but I feel like I'm writing more of a paper for school rather then a review. And I have more respect for a movie, like How to Be, to be talking about some other movie. WOW! I should not right reviews. Haha.

Let's talk about the movie its' self. I thought it was really well written and very well done. Like I said earlier, I really liked the use of color and the way the scenes were shot when revealing the pasts of the other characters. The pacing of the movie was also really well done, I didn't feel like I had been sitting there watching a movie. I don't know how else to say it, because well done and good don't just cut it for how much I really liked this movie! Uh, I really wish I could write a better review (this is also why I tend to not write them), but I to much respect for this movie to not write about it. I really want to get more people out there to see it, especially after meeting the guys (who worked very hard to make this), I think more people SHOULD give it a chance.

I knew I was going to have to talk about this at some point, because he is the reason why the movie is getting so much attention now as it is, but Robert Pattinson, was pretty great as Art. He was relatable and it seemed like it came very easy for him to portray such a distraught character (I wouldn't say he was so much depresed, but just unsure and frustrated with his life so far, if he was really depresed, well that is just another positive about the movie, because it didn't come across that way). The other reason Pattinson did such a great job with this character also has to do with his supporting cast. From the two friends, Ronnie and Nikki, to his perverse, mindless parents, and the optimistic but foolish Dr. Ellington. Each of these actors brings so much to the table when portraying these very unqie characters and with them, along with Pattinson, and how well done Oliver Irving did with writing and directing the film makes for one amazing movie that should be seen! Not all great movies need to have huge budgets or star studded casts. Even if Pattinson wasn't as big as he is right now, I still believe that movie should be seen!

And I'm hoping you guys go see it! I know it's coming out on Demand this month so to get more information on where to watch check out the offical website!

I don't know if I did the film any justice with this "review" (I don't even know if calling this a review is the right thing either) but I tried. Like I said I enjoyed the movie to much not to say something, so if you understood or even enjoyed my attempt to talk about this film give it a chance and let me know what you thought!

I did something a little crazy!

2009-04-26T15:48:00.002-04:00

I decided to nominate this little blog for the Bloggers Choice Awards. Now I know I have no chance of winning (there are so many other amazing blogs out there that are far more better and deserve to win) but I thought it might be a simple way to get my blog out into the world more. I am really trying, I'm just taking baby steps, I've never really wanted to put this out there, but I am having more fun writing here that I kinda want to be able to share it with more people! So, for the few who read this blog, if you have the time, I nominated the blog for a couple categories, and I'd love it if I could walk away from the awards with more then one vote (from me, haha). If you can, THANKS, and if you can't, I totally understand you guys are busy, I love you any way for even coming on here and reading! So THANKS!

And so I leave you on this note, it may be a sad one, but I'm trying to pull your heart strings so you can go vote for me (hahaha, let me know if it works)...

Bahaha totally been thinking this already!

2009-04-25T21:46:00.004-04:00

It was funny back in high school, and even now, I would joke about how Forever 21 needs to come up with a plus size line now and call it Forever 22. Haha, people thought it was a pretty good idea and now...they seem to be coming out with a plus size line now called...

Yeah, true fact! May 1st is when it officially launches, so for you more full figured ladies out there (including me) we now have a new line to look forward too! So check out Faith 22 (even though it kinda sounds like a new church or something that has to do with religion, haha).

You wanna see something really scary?

2009-04-25T00:14:00.005-04:00

I came home from hanging out at the beach and the mall. After I finished trying to eat my crap dinner, I turned on the TV and found one of the best movies ever! I remember watching it as a kid sometimes, even getting to watch the original bits from the TV show were always fun to watch. If you don't know what it is that I am talking about, I'm speaking of the Twilight Zone the movie. I always like watching it whenever it's on TV (not sure if it's out on DVD). This is one of the scariest bits from the TV show, kinda scared the crap out of me as a kid too:

Yeah, remember that scene from the Matrix, yeah, totally ripped it off from this movie. The other really scary, but AWESOME bit of this movie is the Nightmare at 20000 Feet. John Lithgow did such a great job reinventing the role that William Shatner created.

I kinda enjoy the 80's version over the original. The creature is way more scarier (and I was gripping the chair with how freaked out I was when he shook his finger), look at John Lithgow, the man really is at the top of his game right here (maybe this isn't the best example, but he still did a remarkable job), and of course the ending is awesome. Totally goes full circle with Dan Aykroyd back in. "Want to see something really scary?"

"...I Love Credence."

Let's go back.

2009-04-23T01:10:00.004-04:00

I decided to go back and start reading snippets from my previous blogs and the one thing I miss is how short I kept them. Did you see how long my last one was? Not that it needed to be short (I was talking about a two day road trip and all the shenanigans I got into with my friends) but it was still really long. So I'm gonna try and go back to my previous blog style. Oh, and continue to talk about movies! I know the last one was about a movie, but the ones before that really weren't so definitely need to start that back again!

And on that note, I bring you this! I'm sure you have seen it, but I get SO excited watching this!

I don't know what it is about the trailer, but I am just to excited to finally see this. I think it has a lot to do with that it is bringing me back to my childhood and the music they choose for the trailer (if you can tell me what the music is I think I would love you).

Choking on Dust

2009-04-20T19:40:00.013-04:00

I know I still need to write about the road trip I took a couple weeks ago to Georgia and South Carolina, but I just got back from another little road trip that needs to be blogged about in case any one who reads this wants to go see this film! A few of my friends had gone and seen this little indie flick over a month ago up in Alabama called How To Be. Since they got back, all they talked about was how funny the movie ended up being and that overall it was a great movie. So it was great to hear that the film was going on tour with some of the cast and the director/writer and fortunately we got lucky and they would be making two stops in the SUNSHINE STATE!

Last Friday, I was supposed to meet up at Amber's by 5, but since traffic was pretty bad and I left the house late (had to print out my receipt for my ticket and then print out the wrong directions, haha, I'll explain that) I didn't get to her place till 20 after. We ended up taking my car, so we tried our best to avoid traffic going to pick up Leilani at her house. After we picked her up, my car was packed, with Amber, Katie, and Jen in the back seat, Leilani as DJ/Navigator/Passenger, and me driving like I stole it or at least trying to. Not an easy thing to do with traffic being backed up and people trying to kill us. We eventually got on the road a little after 7, not good for us since it takes about an hour and half to drive to Deland (for me it does). It sucked, why did it have to be in Deland? If it had been in Orlando, we could have made it on time, but since it was outside of Orlando we were definitely gonna be late. Once we got to the exit, I made the wrong turn (the directions forgot to mention if it was A or B of that exit), so we turned around, started heading the right direction. Now here is where it get's exciting/dangerous/funny/me being stupid. The road ended up being only one lane and we got stuck behind a semi truck, so upon request, and since it was clear I tried to go around the semi. Were coming out a curve so he was going very slow and figured I could pull a fast one and get around him since he was going so slow. So i checked to make sure no one was coming, it was clear so I pulled around, going as fast I could, but a car had turned on the same road so I had to speed up just to make it now. With in those maybe 5 seconds I had Leilani screaming uncontrollably (freaking me out), and beyond her screaming I don't know what the three people in the back were doing. Hahahaha, it really is funny to think about now, especially hearing what was going in the back seat and what they were thinking. Any way, I reved my engine a the last second (maybe not) and got past the semi and without hitting the other car. (And thinking bout it, I had a back up plan, I figured if the car was to close I would slow back down and get back behind the semi.)

Haha, any way, we finally made it to the area. Except the directions I had printed out were wrong. Instead of checking the address after I Googled the theater; I just figured it would be the right one after I Googled Athens Theatre Deland, FL, I mean seriously, how many Athens Theatres could there be in that one little red neck town? Well, apparently, there are more then one (at least to Google there is) and we were directed to the wrong one. But luckily, the actual theater was only a couple blocks away, and we finally made it to the theater only an hour into the film.

So we ran up the steps (and by passed the bathrooms) to go up to the balcony to finish watching the last 20 minutes of the film. And even though the last 20 minutes were good, I still wanted to be able to see ALL of it. Any way, the lights came up and we were introduced to Johnny (played Ronnie), Mike (played Nick), Joe (composer), and Oliver (director/writer). The Q&A began and so did the Rob questions (so annoying), but a few people actually asked some pretty good questions, while there were a hand full that left me scratching my head, wanting to punch that person for asking it (Was this a fluff film or did you actually make it to have a point?).

After the Q&A, the guys stayed around to meet everyone (at least as many people as they could) and answer questions. But there was quite a crowd waiting for them, so we decided we would just wait till things calmed down, and make fun of the the TwiMoms we saw and who ever else we could think to laugh at for the way they were acting. But, after a while, the guys had to leave and not everyone was able to get to meet them, including my friend Katie who was cock blocked by a few of the women there. Which was bullshit! So we left and started driving back towards the west coast, but made a stop in Orlando to get a bite to eat a Denny's. Had some funny with Leilani in the parking lot, hahaha. Once we let her in the car, we got back on the interstate and headed home.

The next day I woke up around 12:30 so I could leave on time and get to Amber's without being late. And, luckily I got there only a minute late! But after we picked up Leilani, we didn't get on the road till 3. But, the phrase of the day for me to get there in time was "Drive Like You Stole It." And it worked! It was a 4 and half hour drive up to Tallahassee, so not being able to get on the road by 2 sucked, but since I did end up driving like I stole it we ended up making it to FSU in just enough time, 15 minutes to spare! So we got in, picked out our seats and I got to enjoy the entire move!

After the movie was over, the guys came back out to do a Q&A with the crowd and luckily this time, no one asked about Robert Pattinson! Some really interesting questions were asked, nothing ridiculous like from the previous night. And since there weren't a whole lot of people surrounding the guys tonight, we were able to get up and talk to them, get pictures and such. It got a little annoying because I line started forming in front of me just to talk Mike, while the other guys were just kinda standing around, so I politely asked if I could move past that line so I could talk to Johnnie and Joe. Amber and I talked to them for a bit (Leilani said we were getting daggers behind us the entire time, haha, whatever I'm a friendly person who can talk to any one) and they were really interesting! Ended up talking about coming up to see the movie twice, how we only caught the last 20 minutes the previous night, road trips, Val, how great Florida can be (but how insane the heat is in the summer), and other random stuff. Really cool guys. Amber and I got our tickets from the Deland show signed and got a couple pictures with them too. After talking to them we went and talked to Oliver for a bit. I kinda thought I made a dork out of myself so my steam for being able to talk to any one went away pretty quickly, hahaha. I tried to explain how the film reminded me of Amelie, but I just ended up confusing myself and probably confusing him too. (Once I finish writing my review of the movie, I'll have a real explanation of my Amelie comparison. Because I really thought about it after I got home, and I'm sticking by what I came up with.)

When we left FSU, we went and filled up my tank, headed to the BK Lounge to get a bite to eat and then back on the long road home. But it was funny how the drive back seemed shorter then the drive up to Tally. I didn't even drive as fast as I had going up to Tally, but it still seemed way shorter. We even ended up getting home earlier then we did the other night. But both nights were still a whole lot of fun!

So if you get a chance to see How To Be take the chance and go and see it! It's a really great movie, with a very talented cast. They deserve the credit for making such a great movie with having tons of people going to see it! I know it is getting ready to go be on Demand, so if you can't make it to see it at a theater, you'll be able to watch it at home. And then I believe it will be coming out on DVD sometime in August. If you have any other questions, where to check the movie out, to find out where you can watch it when it comes out on Demand you can check out the official website for How To Be.

Two Days Down and Only One to Go...

2009-04-20T01:04:00.013-04:00

Well not really. I had two more days, but since I only had four more stores to go to and they were all local I decided I would get them all in one day! It sucked that Hannah wasn't able to go with me to these last few stores. She had work the basketball tournament that was going on over in Tampa, and I don't blame her, she ended banking after her four days of working the tournament. So after I dropped her after our second day of the treasure hunt, I kept her passport with me so I could go around to the stores and still get it stamped. Then I thought it would be fun to ask my mom if she would like to come with me to these last four stores and we could kinda have a mother/daughter day! She was for it, but the day before she had to say "We'll see if it happens or not." Come on! Why wouldn't it happen? Any way, I proved to her that I still like to hang out with her and we can have fun!

Whim-So-Doodle

Mom wanted to go by here first, so before we went in we walked up to Publix to get a bite to eat. I had to buy Mom some Girl Scout cookies since I ate hers so I ended up buying some from the little stand that was set up in front of the grocery store. Once we got our food, we started walking back to the store so we could start our adventure! Now, it's a little hard to not have preference when it comes to Whim-So-Doodle and how much I love the store. It's the store I always go to when I need new scrapbooking supplies or want to browse the recently stocked aisles of paper. So we both browsed today, I tried to stay under a budget, but still looking for anything cute! Mom wanted something specific for her students to make for St. Patrick's Day. We picked up our Take'N'Makes and she was nice enough to make sure Hannah's passport was stamped too. $8.57

Scrapbooking in Paradise

Took us a little longer then needed to get to the next store, even though it was really close by, but mom always says she is just taking the scenic route, even though she really is just lost. Finally got to the store, mom continued to look for her St. Patrick's embellishments, while I just browsed the store's aisles. I had heard about this store for a while too, but I just never got the chance to head out their old location, and even when I found out it had moved, I still never remembered to head that way and check the store out. So, I'm pretty sure I'll be making rounds to this store more, maybe after I check out Whim-So-Doodle one day, just hope on Central and drive down to Scrapbooking in Paradise! $10.00

The Happy Scrapper

Once we left St. Pete we made our way up to Largo. This is another store that I had even driven by years ago and thought about stopping in and seeing what they had. I never did though and for a good reason. It's not that it was a bad store, it was still nice and plenty to offer, but it seemed a little expensive for what they had, and it was disapointing to not see a whole lot. They did have a pretty large stamp area, but since I'm not really into stamping as much I guess I didn't really like it to much. The people who ran the store were very polite and nice, so I think I would still go back if I was in the area or needed more of a selection of supplies rather then going to a craft store. $7.29

After this store, we decided we would get a bite to eat at a local resteraunt that we used to go to a lot when I went to school up in the area. It had been a while since we had eatin there, so it was kinda nice to be there after so long.

Ruban Rouge

Once we left the resteraunt we kinda had to hurry to get up to Palm Harbor before the last store closed. I was a little worried, because I didn't think lunch would have taken so long, but we beat traffic, a couple wrong turns, and we finally made it. Got to talk to an old friend of mine from high school! I hadn't talked to her since she graduated, so it was a lot of fun getting to chat up with her and talk about what we had been up to latley. Ended up spending to much time in the store, but we weren't the only ones. Ruban Rouge was another really nice store, which is why I ended up taking so much time! It was huge and had OH SO much to look at and consider! I seriously can't wait to be able to go back up there and shop around for a bit! Such a GREAT store! $9.00

Now let's break all this down! Over a three day span, I spent $16 on gas (Hannah paid for half and mom did all the driving on the third day), only spent maybe $15 on food, and even though I was only supposed to spend at least $60 I ended up spending a grand total of...$101.54. Yeah, I was only supposed to spend between $60 and $70, yet I spend this much! So in total I ended up spending $132.54, eh, take that back, $142.54 (I forgot the $10 I had to pay to sign up). Wow, laying it all out like that really puts how much I spent into perspective. Haha, but it was still fun and I will probably do it next year.

Hannah already said that she would like to, so I'm sure we will, but maybe will get a couple more people to join us and it will be even more of an adventure!

PS...the contests are over and unfortunately I didn't win anything, haha.

Day One and Day Two

And this makes me want to go on a drastic diet!

2009-04-15T18:53:00.010-04:00

I can't remember where I found this blog, but it has to be the funniest, grossest blog I have ever seen. The pictures on here just plain ridiculous, but supposedly people actually consume (or attempt to consume) all this food. Some of the food is just disgusting to imagine even being made, but some of it is pretty funny.

Deep Fried Cadbury Egg

The Thunderdome
Three stacks of bacon, sausage, elk meat, onions and cheese between tortillas all topped with sour cream, two fried eggs and scallions.

I tried to stay away from the ones that make you go "YUCK" or "EEEEWWWWWW" because there are a few on there that do that. And some that make you scratch your head and wonder who actually concocted such nastiness.

But I am bringing this up because I know everyone has seen those nasty looking meals that you would never try or hear about those outrageous snacks you hear about when you got to the fair (fried Snickers and Twinkies) and since This Is Why Your Fat is getting a book deal (CONGRATS!) I wanted to let you guys know about it! You can submit pictures of strange food concoctions that you have come across and it could get published! It sorta reminds me of Post Secret or Found books, so if you want your chance to be a part of this unique collection head on over TIWYF to read up on how to submit YOUR pictures!

Taco Town Taco
Saturday Night Live-inspired: crunchy beef taco with nacho cheese, lettuce, tomato and southwestern sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with a layer of refried beans in between, then wrapped in a corn tortilla with a layer of Monterey Jack cheese in a deep fried gordita shell with guacamole sauce baked in a corn husk topped with pico de gallo, wrapped in a crepe, filled with egg, griere cheese, sausage and portobello mushrooms, all wrapped in a chicago-style deep dish pizza wrapped in a blueberry pancake and finally deep fried with spicy vegetarian chili dipping sauce.

Aaarrrrrr you serious! They got ice cream sangwhices!

2009-04-10T01:16:00.020-04:00

Day two of three of the Tampa Bay Scrapbook Treasure Hunt! Hours were a little different today since it was Sunday, but we started our day off as early as we could, heading up to Hannah's apartment before going to any of the stores, but it seemed to work out since two of the stores were practically down the road from where she lives! We were a little late with our schedule since it took us a few u-turns to finally find the first store! Couldn't find the side street because there really was no sign to be seen from the road (it was behind a tree), but we got there with a little patience, a mix I had made the night before, and of course Hannah's GPS on her phone.

Scraporium

Once we finally found the store, went in a started shopping! I knew I had to be careful today though since I totally went over my budget from yesterday. So I limited my self from buying a bunch of paper, to just one or two pieces, and a couple embellishments that I could find for a project. Hannah was mainly shopping for a friend who just had a baby, but I ended up picking up whatever I caught my eye. And this store had plenty of little things to pick-up, plus tons of paper! Oh, the tons of paper they had. Hannah is pretty lucky to have such a nice store close to her. She'll be able to get more into this whole scrap booking thing. $5.17

Scrap & Sew

Even though we spent a little to much time in the first store, we got pretty lucky since the second store we needed to go to was only a couple minutes away. We were a little skeptical about where we were headed, but I decided to keep moving forward, and we finally found the store tucked into a big plaza off of Dale Mabry. Really cute idea to have a combination store, both for scrap booking and sewing. Definitely need to bring my mom back to this store. It was really cute, not a whole lot to the scrapbook section, but then again it was a small store, so it was split down the middle. I even was lucky and found some Wizard of Oz material! $7.66

Scrapbook Fanatics

So while we were in the last store I made sure to stick to our time limit because we had to drive all the way up tp Hudson for our next stop. I had a really good plan to get all the stores that were really to far of a drive for us done first. So even though traffic got a little bad once church was getting out, but I hurried us up to Hudson since Hannah had be back in St. Pete by 4 today, so she could get to work on time (she was really late yesterday). The entire drive up to the Northen part of the county I was thinking of a way to get to at least four stores today, and I came to the conclusion that if we only spent 10 minutes in the next store we would be able to make to one more store for the day. I promised Hannah we would be back in Pinellas County either by 3:30 or at a store close enough to our houses so she could be home on time (she didn't think I could do it). $6.99

Got to the third store pretty quickly, so we were all excited to get in and out and on our way. Till we got in the store and realized how small it was! It wasn't a bad store, not like the last one we went to the day before, but REALLY small, and not a whole lot to really choose from. I mean I tried, but I actually had some trouble picking out what all I wanted. Hannah wasn't able to spend $5 worth, and they wouldn't let us combine our totals. Lame.

Scrapbook Shoppe

As soon as we got out of the last store, I booked it down Veterans. At the last minute, I changed my mind and decided instead of heading to Palm Harbor we would go check out a store I had heard about before over on Westshore Blvd. So, I got off Veterans to get on Westshore and continued to book it till we found the store. And once we parked and got inside, the first thing I noticed was the fact that they had hockey paper! And not only did they have hockey paper, but the had LIGHTNING paper! How lame is it for me to be getting all excited over paper, hahaha. The store was really cute too, and BIG! I've heard about the store for a while now, I just never remembered to go and check it out while I was in Tampa. But I think after visiting this store, I have a new store to check out every now and then! Not to mention, before we left we got some delicious ice cream sangwiches! $10.60

Day Three Coming Soon...

Another Lonely Island Production...

2009-04-05T17:50:00.006-04:00

Next to I'M ON A BOAT, this is probably the second greatest song on the album!

X does not mark the spot...

2009-04-03T23:36:00.013-04:00

It marks the line where I signed my name on every receipt from doing this scavenger hunt! So even though I know I went WAY over my budget, the four days of this Scrapbook Treasure Hunt was still so much fun. Hannah and I were the only ones (out of the group of girls I invited) to sign up for the hunt, but instead of taking the option of getting on the Treasure Hunt bus, we decided to plan out out trip. Not only because we couldn't afford the bus, but Hannah had work the two days it was offered and needed to be at the Forum by 4 on both days (the bus went till 6). So I planned out everything, but in the end, no matter how hard I thought it over, Hannah wasn't really able to go to all 12 stores, but the 8 stores we did go to together we had a whole lot of fun!

Made for Memories
Woke up early to get a head start on the hour drive down to Sarasota. Still ended up being a little late, but once we got there we were totally ready for whatever came our way. Till we got inside the store and realized just how many people we would encounter! The store was a pretty good size, but with all the people that were in there, it became very cramped! And since it was the first store, I wasn't thinking to much at how much I was picking up or spending, so once I finally checked out, I had a big suprise waiting for me on the register display. $21.44

K2 Scrapbook Studio

Ended up spending a little to much time at the first store, mostly because that bus was also at the same store and the line to check out was very long. At the next store we had a time limit to how long we stayed, so that we could try and get back on the schedule I had planned out. K2 was such a cute store though. Small but still so cute! Wish I could have stuck around a little bit longer to really get to look at everything in there, but to our luck, there was a second bus that was at this store too. Which meant another long line. $9.72

Violette's
But we stuck to our plan and got out of the last store quick! And back on the road to head up to Lakeland. Didn't seem like we had been on the road for another hour and half, but that was how long it was supposed to take. We did hit a bit of snag though getting on to I75 East since the Strawberry Festival was going on and everyone and their mother was going to that today. Did I mention how beautiful the day was? It was probably the first time the sun was out and the weather was warm, definitely no longer winter!

Even though traffic was annoying for a bit, we still made it to Violette's on time! And another cute store too. Big too! Walked in and couldn't believe how many different rooms there were full of scrapbook supplies. Picked up our charm for our beads we were wearing. There trinkets were pretty nifty too. It was jewelry like, but made with a melted embossing liquid, really cute. $7.31

Scraptopia
Drove down to Brandon next and were happy to be out of the way of that bus and all the people who were on it. We were actually able to get in and check out in a reasonable time limit. The next store that we were at though wasn't as nice as the previous stores. It was actually pretty shabby looking. The store was big, but it just was not set up nice and they weren't really consistent with what they had to offer in the store. And part of the store was jsut full of old shelves that they were no longer using, just kinda piled around. Not the best way to make a good impression. $7.51

Day 2 Coming Soon...

wishing i could shop around...

2009-03-30T20:57:00.002-04:00

I saw this shirt on Fashionably Geek and oh much I want this. It's actually from Go Ape Shirts and it's really not that expensive, but alas, I cannot not buy it.

And once I am up to it, I'll finally post about the scavenger hunt I did a couple weeks ago, and the little road trip I took this weekend to Georgia and South Carolina!

on the road...

2009-03-27T19:57:00.003-04:00

Comin' on here to announce that I will finally come on here soon to talk about my scrapbook treasure hunt and the trip I am on now. Went on a road trip with a couple friends, so I will be talking bout that too! So check back!

words i tweet the most...

2009-03-12T19:34:00.005-04:00

Something that I have been doing for a while that seems to be picking up in popularity is Twitter. I picked it up from my friend Amber, who I know was twittering way before Ashton, Diddy, and Britney ever were. But any way, I found this nifty site where you can make your own art. No what exactly is the art your making, well it takes all the words you use when you tweet and throws them all together, and the more you use the word, the bigger it is! Well, I made mine, and that's what I have up there for you. It's called Wordle and you don't have to have a twitter to make these, it looks like you make any wordle with any words you want {oh the possiblities}. So if you get bored and want something fun to do, go and check out wordle and make a couple! It might be more fun then you think.

we're going on an adeventure...

2009-03-11T20:34:00.001-04:00

Since I went on the Scrapbook Treasure Hunt and I had so much fun on that, it kinda put me in the mood to do an actual scavenger hunt. So I started thinking (this that's what I like to do) about what kind of scavenger hunt I could do or even make up, and while I was talking to my friend Amber, I came up with making a scavenger hunt for the release of Twilight which comes out March 21st. And since I really had nothing to do yesterday afternoon, I started coming up with things to do for the hunt. Some of the things are kinda hard, some are pretty easy, but it's meant to be done with friends and to have a good time (without getting into trouble). I figured each task could have points assigned to them, but I didn't feel like doing that right now. Any way, here is the list of things I have come up with so far, and if you have any comments or new ideas to add to the list I would be greatly appreciated.

Extra Points: If you take every picture with a character 15 points if it’s just a picture, 25 points if it’s life size (the picture can either be in the background or a friend could make a mask and wear it when you are documenting the task being done)…
Go to a restaurant or store and take a picture with a fork (don’t do it at
home)…

Crash at
least 3 release parties, extra points for each extra one you go to…

Take
a picture of a menu that has a veggie burger on it…

Find something that
is not Twilight related with the word dazzle on it…

Go into a toy store
or the toy section of a store or a sports and play a game of baseball…

Try and play haki sack with a red apple…

Find a school in your
area that are the Spartans (bonus points if you get to take the picture with the
mascot)…

Find a old, red Chevy truck…

While in the toy section
or sports store find a volleyball and spike a friend in the head with it…

Make edible art (that is Twilight related, duh)…

Do this one
before it gets to dark (it’s scary being in the woods at night) and reinact any
scene that was shot in the woods…

Go around town posting wanted pictures
of a character and line from the movie that could go along with the wanted
poster [i.e. Wanted: Bella (put some picture of her on it) My own personal brand
heroin, please contact Edward Cullen]…

Plant a little cactus someone
where in your city…

Find someone with a cast [bonus points if they let you sign it with a Twilight related character name or line]…

Find a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt…

Have a friend dress up as “butt crack” Santa…

(video) Recreate the prom scene (bonus points for dress wear and if it’s
with a stranger)…

Go to a nursery (bonus points if you actually get to
make compost)…

Find a menu that has mushroom ravioli on it…

Find
something that shows ones love for a cat…

Find a Volvo dealership (bonus
points if you actually get to sit in the car)…

Go to the bookstore and
find a book on Vampires or Werewolves or on Quileutes…

Find a worm (it
doesn’t have to be alive, you could just take a picture of some from a tackle
shop)…

Find a surf board (bonus points you put on a wet suit)…

Buy a pack of twizlers…

(video) Start talking to a stranger and
at some point tell them the Cullens don’t come here…

(video) Start a
conversation with a stranger and drop the word “dazzle” at least 10 times…

Climb a tree…

(video) Ask a stranger if they know how to get to
La Push…

Someone washing a car…

A CD with Clair de Lune on it…

You or a friend playing the piano…

Find someone dressed like
Vampire…

You or a friend trying on a prom dress…

Anything that
has do with ballet (bonus points for actually getting into a ballet studio)…

(video) Start a conversation with someone and tell them something they
can google…

Have a lettuce fight (bonus points if you get video of
throwing pieces of lettuce at strangers yelling “we’ll all be implicated if this
ends badly”)…

Find a deer crossing sign…

Put on a pair of
sunglasses that look like the Ray-Bans Edward was wearing (bonus points if they
are actual ray-bans)…
Find some cobbler...

So yeah, that's what I have come up with so far. I'm not thinking you can get all of them done if you start like the Sunday before the dvd comes out to the Tuesday it comes out, but it still might be a fun little thing to do to get ready for the dvd release.

[Note: I was going to post a video, but since youtube isn't working right now, and I'm having a hard time finding video's google that I want, I'll have to post a video later. I'm just a littl eirritated right now.]

he's got the wright stuff...baby...

2009-03-11T13:48:00.006-04:00

So when I began my little howboutno365 I had no idea that one of my favorite director's would also be attempting the same task. And from what I've seen we both have been keeping up nicely! He's pictures are bit more interesting since he is in Toronto filming a new movie [oh how amazing it would be to have achance to go up there right now to expierence any of it] while mine aren't ever to different. So if you are a movie geek like my self and a fan of Mr. Edgar Wright or you enjoy looking at those nifty 365 blogs, then check out Edgar Wright Here.

Now after writing about one of my favorite director's I figured I could include the other two that I kinda look up too. Just to get to work on anything with either of these guys would be a mind blowlingly amazing expierence. So let's start with one that I was watching last night, Kevin Smith. I had a free rental at blockbuster, so I went and rented An Evening with Kevin Smith 2 because I saw the first one a few years ago and remembered how funny it was, and I knew I needed to see this one too. So I started watching the first disc last night when he was in Toronto and I;ve already laughed so much I cried and I think I'm only half way into it and I still got disc 2 to watch. The man is just straight up funny and so fucking blunt. And either you enjoy his kind of humour, you learn to enjoy it, or you just don't, and if you are in the third category of that list, well then fuck you. Sorry, but the man is a funny mother fucker! And when it comes to his universe of movies, the man has a style of his own.

I remember the first movie I saw of his was Dogma, and I watched it with my mom who is very Catholic, so that was really interesting to watch that one with her. She thought some of it was funny, but she was pretty offended (which made it even more the better). Then my friend Will let me borrow Clerks and from there I started getting into the whole ViewAskewniverse, watched all of his movies, and came to the conclusion that this man is genius, oh and that my favorite movie of his Mallratz (even though now I'm kinda leaning towards Zack and Miri Make a Porno).

The other director I was gonna talk about is Tarantino, and I was all excited about talking more about him, but I just got home from babysitting and I'm kinda out of the mood to continue writting about this. Not that I don't want to, it's just that I was really only writting this because there was nothing on tv at all to watch, and now that I'm home I can finish watching An Evening with Kevin Smith. So I leave you with this...

"What's in the Box?"

2009-03-08T18:17:00.004-04:00

I was on JoBlo today and came across an article written by Joblo himself about two of my favorite things, movies and hockey! I've never heard the Florida Panther's announcer before this [never thought I would care either since they are our instate rival] but I couldn't help laughing at the lines this guy has for when someone scores a goal. Favorite one in my opinion "Your My Boy Blue!" And the line doesn't even have anything to do with scoring goals, but it's still really funny.

But even though it's awesome to have the combination of great movie lines involved with a goal, I'm still partial to the Lightning's radio announcer, Dave Mishkin and how he announces a goal [and yes I included this video because there is also a Dan Boyle hat trick in it too].

Which one will you be getting?

2009-03-04T11:39:00.007-05:00

I was browsing online last night and I came across the new Vanity Fair cover and the comedians featured in it. I looked at all the pictures and couldn't believe how well they were done. A couple of them were done so well you can't even tell who they really are the picture! And it's not even that they are amazing pictures [don't get me wrong, they really are] but it's just so funny to see these characters recreated by such a talented group comedians.

Then this morning I saw the new photos from the new Glamour magazine. Not as funny, but still really well done. They took the approach of great woman in history. And no doubt they did an amazing job with this photoshoot as well, but I'm kinda leaning more towards Vanity Fair. Visually the photos have a much higher quality in color and exposure [I have no idea what I'm talking about really, just kinda spouting our words that I think make since]. Any way, I think I'm gonna plan on buying the Vanity Fair magazine.

Can you guess who these acotrs and actress are? And who they are portraying?

it's all about the hamiltons baby...

2009-03-01T20:21:00.003-05:00

Nothing much to really report right now. I mean I have stuff to talk about, but I am choosing not to at the moment. No, I sitll love you all, and writing on here, but I just really don't feel like I can give my full attention to writing about what I want to. So instead, I have this for you today...

can you only trust the music now a days?

2009-02-26T21:12:00.005-05:00

This is week has been very chill. Boring at points, but chill none the less. And that's not always a bad thing, some weeks you overly consumed with things to do or finish and it can get stressful, while other weeks end up SO boring that your struggling for something, anything really to live rather just exsist. If that explanation was at all confusing, I apologize now. I tend to just kinda talk and usually end up confusing not just you, but myself too. Kinda funny sometimes, most other times, just kinda sad. I recently found a new cd I HAVE to finish buying tomorrow. I bought a couple songs off of it on iTunes, but I need to buy the whole thing. The sound is totally up my alley when it comes to the music I love to listen too. It's a melting pot of some pretty amazing talents, the most recognizable and favorite of the bunch would be mister Ben Gibbard [of Death Cab for Cutie fame]. There are plenty of other musicians on there that many would recognize, and from the couple songs I bought and the other one I have heard before, I'm really excited to listen to the rest of it.

Have you ever wanted to listen to a certain cound so badly, that when you finally find it, that it consumes you? That is what I think will happen to me for this album. So, really excited here to buy it. WOW. I'm going on and on about this amazing new release, yet I have yet to drop a name. Dark was the Night. I put the widget on my other blog, but I'm gonna put it here too. But when you buy the album, the money will go to The Red Hot Orginization which is the leading international orginization dedicated to fighting AIDS. The album was is two discs, so if you buy it on iTunes it's only $15.99, or you can buy it stores or on Amazon. If you buy it on iTunes though it's not DRM free or something, which some people have a problem with [click here to read more about Apple and DRM free music]. But I have been told if you go to the Amazon MP3 store, that you won't have that problem, and I just looked, it's only $11.99 there.

Here's the track list for both discs:

THIS DISC
1 Knotty Pine – Dirty Projectors + David Byrne
2 Cello Song (Nick Drake) – The Books featuring Jose Gonzalez
3 Train Song (Vashti Bunyan recorded, written by Alasdair Clayre) – Feist + Ben Gibbard
4 Brackett, WI – Bon Iver
5 Deep Blue Sea – Grizzly Bear
6 So Far Around the Bend – The National (arrangement by Nico Muhly)
7 Tightrope – Yeasayer
8 Feeling Good (popularized by Nina Simone) – My Brightest Diamond
9 Dark Was the Night (Blind Willie Johnson) – Kronos Quartet
10 I Was Young When I Left Home (Bob Dylan) – Antony + Bryce Dessner
11 Big Red Machine – Justin Vernon + Aaron Dessner
12 Sleepless – The Decemberists
13 Stolen Houses (Die) – Iron and Wine
14 Service Bell – Grizzly Bear + Feist
15 You Are The Blood – Sufjan Stevens

THAT DISC
1 Well-Alright – Spoon
2 Lenin – Arcade Fire
3 Mimizan – Beirut
4 El Caporal – My Morning Jacket
5 Inspiration Information (Shuggie Otis) – Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
6 With A Girl Like You (The Troggs) – Dave Sitek
7 Blood Pt 2 (based on original song “You are the Blood” by the Castanets) – Buck 65 Remix (featuring Sufjan Stevens and Serengeti)
8 Hey, Snow White (Destroyer) – The New Pornographers
9 Gentle Hour (Snapper) – Yo La Tengo
10 Another Saturday (traditional song) – Stuart Murdoch
11 Happiness – Riceboy Sleeps
12 Amazing Grace (traditional song) – Cat Power and Dirty Delta Blues
13 The Giant Of Illinois (Handsome Family) – Andrew Bird
14 Lua – Conor Oberst + Gillian Welch
15 When the Road Runs Out – Blonde Redhead + Devastations
16 Love vs. Porn – Kevin Drew

There were a couple other things, but I kinda like how this one went and I'm also thinking it's long enough, so I'll be back later. Till then I leave you with this...

recently found material...

2009-02-15T20:54:00.014-05:00

A few days ago I with my friends in the car and we were listening to the new Lonely Isalnd cd. And stupid me was like oh I've heard about these guys, and then I start listening to a couple of there songs and I have definently not just heard about them, but I've listend to there shit before too. I ended up buying the cd on itunes and was listening to it again, and I was suprised at how many songs I have heard before. Some might say that I'm slow, but I would say I heard about them a while ago and just didn't know they came out with a cd.

This week seemed like a fun week of finding new things. Early in the week I went on Craigslist to check out the missed connections [I wanted to show a friend what is was] and we found one that had to have been the funniest, made up missed connection ever. If you can't read the picture below, here's a link to read about the pregnant stripper.

I figured since this is such a random post, I would at least talk about my new shirt I had made yesterday. Since it was Valentine's day and there was a hockey game last night I really wanted to have a tshirt made for the occasion. So I thought of what it would like and what it would have on it and I went down to the Tshirt Diner at the mall so I could get it made. The girl was really helpful and she helped me get my shirt done for the game that night. No one at the game really said anything, Lauren thought it was cute. I will probably end up wearing it a few more times. I don't know how well the ink will hold up.

Fun week. Busy week too. Hopefully next week will allow for more findings and such. Maybe not. Who knows?

it's because of this...

2009-02-14T11:32:00.005-05:00

or maybe not...i'm wishing everyone a very happy valentines day on this very lovey Saturday!

I was supposed to go to Epcot with my mom today because today is also her 56th birthday. But since I didn't get home till 1:30 because I had to babysit, she said I didn't have to go. Which I was actually really happy about. For a few different reasons, the first, I was gonna drive the two hours to Orlando so I could leave early enough to make it back to the game tonight, and gas is going back up so I was to happy about that.

Second, money, along with gas, tickets, other costs to be at a Disney park, along with the game tonight, I would have spent a shit load of money in one day, and I really hate doing that.

The last, and most important reason...it's EPCOT. No one likes going to Epcot! Even in school we hated going there for field trips and we weren't even in school! Any other park would have done and I would have no problem going, but Epcot?

So instead, I am actually getting stuff done today. Cleaning, doing laundry, and a few other errands I need to get done. Still going to the game tonight, so we shall see how the Lightning do against the Capitals.

So everyone, have a safe and happy valentine's day, if you are with someone, wear protection, and if you are single, bring protection just in case. I'm leaving you all with this...

is this real life?

2009-02-04T11:15:00.002-05:00

I thought this was absolutely hilarious. I found it on Giggle Sugar today while watching the kids and I could not stop laughing. The kids even thought it was funny [only because of how I was laughing though]. I don't ever remember being this drugged up from the dentist and the only time I was, I was 16 at the time and so drugged up from getting my wisdom teeth taken out that I couldn't keep my head up and was druling all over myself. Don't know what is funnier, me druling on myself or this kid. I'm going with the kid.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

i'm concerned...

2009-02-03T11:31:00.005-05:00

I'm catching up on the Flight of the Conchords and I'm a just the tad bit concerned now. It's only the second episode and this is what they are singing about...

Sure it's funny, but huh...

Another concern of mine that I have been wondering about has to do with a certain beloved movie creature/friend. E.T. has been on the movie channels a bit and every time I watch I start to wonder how E.T. can run so fast with his little nubby legs and giant clown feet? [Sorry that's really random, but it was just a thought.]

Honor...

2009-01-31T18:59:00.003-05:00

So on my facebook, I had to do this. Put your music player on shuffle, and write down the song that plays. I thought a couple of them were funny, some spot on, some are questionable. But I decided to try again for most of them to see what else I would get.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Tick Tick Boom - The Hives
This one actually works out really well for this. When the chorus comes in they say “or is it tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, boom” which is just a much longer, and interesting way of saying “is this okay”. So see, perfect!

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Misirlou - Dick Dale
Not sure how this describes my personality, since there aren’t any words, but maybe since I am a little spuratic, a little dorky, and can serious sometimes, this would work. If they did a montage of my life, they could put different clips together to match the mood of that part in the song.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Realize - Colbie Caillat
Ok, this is a sweet song, but not sure how it describes what I like in guy. Maybe the fact that I would like a guy who could try and have a relationship with me and be happy and enjoy what it is we have, rather then what we don’t? I’m honestly just pulling strings here, I really have no idea. Ha.

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks - Panic! At the Disco
Yeah, no, don’t really think I feel like this today. Pretty sure it has to do with someone taking to many drugs and that they are going insane because of it. Definitely am not feeling like that.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
You Are the One - Shiny Toy Guns
I think people realize their life’s purpose (or purposes) through others, so explain to me what this one could mean?

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Your Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer
I really don’t think this is my motto.

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Slip Out the Back - Fort Minor feat. Mr. Hahn
Awh, I would like to think my friends don’t think I am a coward. But, then again, maybe this would be a good song, to know when to just walk away. Ah, never mind, I get it. That would take a lot to explain. Haha, I’ll write it later.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Behind these Hazel Eyes - Kelly Clarkson
Don’t think this song has to do with my parents. Take that back, I know for a fact that this song has nothing to do with my parents.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Give Up? - Hot Hot Heat
The song is full of so many random bits of words, but so are my thoughts, so way to go iTunes. You picked an appropriate song for my wondering mind.

WHAT IS 2+2?
The (Shipped) Gold Standard - Fall Out Boy
The opening line talks about becoming an accountant, but he’s no good at math. I would hope he would at least know the answer to this one.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
Hahaha, I had to laugh out loud for this one. I don’t know how many “best friends” I have had over the years, before we grew a part or I just realized how much of friend they really weren’t.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Singing Bridges (We All Fall) - Matchbook Romance
Well, I’m really not crushing on any one right now, so I like this one, because it’s all about someone like me looking out on life, caring about others before me.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
It’s Tricky - Run DMC
Haha, wow, how tricky is my life gonna get?

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
All the Small Things - Blink-182
Sure, I’ll go along with this one.

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Your Guardian Angel - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Ok, this song is deep, even if I was crushing on someone, I highly doubt I would think about this so soon into liking them.

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Izzo/In the End - Jay Z/Linkin Park
Really? Is this what my parents think of me?

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Boom - Flight of the Conchords
Bahaha, there is no explanation to why this is funny! Just watch the video…

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
Hahaha. Not the best song for a funeral, but you would never think about that until the opportunity comes along. In all honesty it really is a great song to play when you die. Haha, I’m sorry, I thought it was really funny.

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
I’m guessing this would be an interest of mine?

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Wish I - Jem
Well if I decided to keep something like this a secret then sure, it would be my biggest secret. Not like anything has happened to me to really think of this as a secret of mine.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Inner City Pressure - Flight of the Conchords
Really? I didn’t know I thought about my friends like this. None of there lives are this bad. Haha, it’s still funny.

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
I Can Love You Like That - Boys II Men
What? Who said this would be a bad thing? I do not approve!

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Think About It - Flight of the Conchords
Either I’m gonna get a monkey disease or I’m gonna get some cutlery stuck in me.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Nine in the Afternoon - Panic! At the Disco
Sure, this song could be a song about regret, but honestly, I regret having it in my iTunes. The chorus is absolute cheese, but man is it catchy!

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Walkie Talkie Man - Steriogram
This song is fun, and when your having fun, you tend to laugh at whatever comes your way.

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Love Lockdown - Kanye West
Sure, I guess I would cry if this happened to me.

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Got Your Money (Ol’ Dirty Bastard Cover) - Say Anything
I think the scariest part of this song is that I know most of the words to it.

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Awh, I like this one. I’m thinking this would be a yes?

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I Don’t Wanna know - A New Found Glory
Even though the song is really about having sex, I like the fact that if I could go back and change anything, I wouldn’t want to. So, I don’t wanna know what I would change since I wouldn’t change anything. Yeah, I just said the same thing twice.

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Dark Blue - Jack’s Mannequin
Well, no matter what hurts, if I got a bruise from it, it would definitely be dark blue.

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Honor - Atreyu
Thanks for ending on a good note!

how i spent most of my time...

2009-01-23T17:01:00.003-05:00

Hahaha...this is so much fun. Getting to make these posters and such! It's called an Obamicon.Me and it doesn't seem like much, but it is a whole lot of fun. I've already made six of these things and favorited a few others. It's a great time waister, so if you are at work or are bored you should TOTALLY check this out. Ha...I'll probably end up making at least six more before the day is over.

On the other news front, it is pay day! And pay day means Erin is gonna go spend money that she needs to save, but will still buy things for her to enjoy! One of those things is this nifty camera called a Diana. They sell it at Urban Outfitters, so I'm gonna head over to Tampa once traffic calms down and pick up one of my own! It's a film camera, which is kinda fun for me. I love digital, but the kinds of pictures that this camera takes is amazing. I can't wait to start taking pictures with it. Kinda need to buy it first. So once I buy it, I'll end up blogging more about it, and then once I start taking pictures I'll start putting them up on here too!

President Barack Obama...

2009-01-20T20:16:00.003-05:00

I still can't believe I get to be a part of this. I'm sitting here watching the Neighborhood party going on in D.C. and I kinda wish I could be out celebrating with people, but eh, I'm still enjoying this. So here is to a better future!

emo spidey as a kid...

2009-01-09T14:54:00.004-05:00

Wow...who knew that watching an old movie from the 80's would showcase the future Peter Parker himself. Yeah, I used to watch this as a kid all the time. Totally loved playing Super Mario Brother's 3 too. And it's funny to see all these people like Jenny Lewis and Fred Savage so young. But those are people I knew who were in this, what I didn't expect to see was a little Tobey Maguire! Spider man himself playing sidekick to some kid who probably never made a new movie after the 90's started.

looking foward to it...

2009-01-04T18:40:00.007-05:00

When I was looking over my list of favorite movies of 2008, I was pretty disappointed that I didn't have more to pick from. And even some of the one's that I did end up putting on there I felt weren't worthy enough to be there. So, a resolution if you will for 2009 is to see more movies, and this is my list of the 10 movies I can't wait to see and that I will see!

Honorable Mentions: The Lovely Bones, The Box, and the Unborn.

10. New Moon
November 20th
The main reason I want to see New Moon, is because I want to see what Kristen Stewart can actually do playing Bella. I had a few problems with her in Twilight and other projects she has done, but since I know the company producing New Moon is more concerned with recasting Jacob and they will never get rid of Stewart as Bella I can only hope she can do better. It's gonna be a big job for her since Bella completely unravels and fall a part in New Moon, I'm hoping she is up to the challenge. And I'm hoping the writer's stick to the book close enough that I can still like it. I had no problem with how the wrote the Twilight, they got the important parts of the book in that needed to be in there in way that fits a movie format. I just hope they do that with this one and not fool around with the story line just to keep Edward in it more.

9. Friday the 13th
February 13th
It's interesting that their basically combining the first three original movies into the one. Oh and the fact that Jason can know run after his victims instead of just either standing there or slowly chasing them at a brisk walk and then catching up to them because the girl he was chasing after is stupid and ran into a closet or fell down in the woods. Kinda excited for a gruesome film, don't know if I will get it or not.

8. Terminator Salvation
May 22nd
Two words: CHRISTIAN BALE! I was just having a discussion with my mom and my aunt about this one and they actually started wondering if the movie would follow the tv show or include parts of it. HUH? EXCUSE ME? WHAT? That would be kinda impossible since that show takes place between the second and the third movie, and this would be the fourth movie. Any way, can't wait for this one, because of CHRISTIAN BALE!

7. Star Trek
May 8th
I've never liked Star Trek, definitely been more of a Star Wars kind of girl. Not to mention, growing up my best friends dad was obsessed with it and actually tried to make us watch it a couple times. Never really enjoyed it after that. But this actually looks good and I feel the need to see it since the man is gonna be in it. Yes, that would have to be Simon Pegg himself. The man is awesome and am excited to just see him in this. Not to mention the guy they got playing Kirk is kinda cute.

6. Unerworld: Rise of the Lycans
January 23rd
Didn't really understand why they were making a third one, but then I saw the trailer for this movie and I got it. Sorry if I seem slow, I knew they making a third one, just didn't know what it was about, but know that I know I'm excited to see it. And seriously Bill Nighy is like the British Christopher Walken, so why wouldn't I go see this. Bill Nighy is also the man!

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
May 1st
Awh shit, I've been hearing about this one for a while and when I saw the first picture for it about pissed myself, then when I saw the new trailer I think I almost had a seizure. Not really but I had to watch the trailer at least five more times just to actually believe what I had just seen. It's gonna be mind blowinly amazing. I'm almost as excited for this as I was The Dark Knight.

4. Watchmen
March 3rd
I first saw news about this on my favorite movie website, JoBlo. Ans not even a couple days later did I get to see a trailer for it when I saw the Dark Knight. I didn't understand what I had just seen, but the music and the images all combined for one kick ass trailer that I would not forget. Since then, I have basically gotten all giddy with excitement when I saw anything new about this movie. Each trailer that I watch just keeps getting better then the previous one, but the best one is the one I have following this. Enjoy.

3. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
July 17th
I was one of those people who were mad when they changed the release date, but I completely understood why, so I was ok with it. Still wish July would come sooner. After the last movie, these are definitely a different kind of movie then when they started. They have become a lot darker, which is good for the older viewers who watch it. I personally like the way they are going and can't wait to see what they do with this one. Even though I know one of the outcomes, I still want to see it.

2. Where the Wild Things Are
October 16th
I forgot they had been planning on making this since I hadn't heard much about it. But today I saw a new picture for the movie and I think I started to cry with how excited I was to see this. I remember reading this book as a kid, first just looking at the pictures, then actually reading it. This is really gonna be a great movie, I think at least and can't wait to get to see the monsters in reality.

1. Transformers: Rise of the Fallen
June 26th
This is probably one of the biggest, most anticipated sequels ever. Probably in the top five or ten list. I could care less if Shia LeBeouf was in it again, I just want to see the machines again doing what they do. Possibly more fight scenes between them and less dialogue between the actors. Because unless your a guy lusting over Megan Fox, I don't really think any one cares what they are talking about.

ah...so this is how 2009 is supposed to look...

2009-01-04T17:39:00.005-05:00

Exactly like 2008? No, there is a slight change, but honestly it seems to be the same. Saying good-bye to 2008 was fun! Spent those last few hours with Amber, Leilani, and Jen. And then spent the next few hours of the new year driving aound with a very drunk Leilani in the back of Jens van. Met up with Katie and continued to enjoy the beginnings of 2009! Didn't wake up until noon when I found I out I left my phone somewhere [no worries, It was recovered] and then spent the rest of the day with Nhung. But, January second turned out not to be as fun, since my kitty went missing on Friday.

That's her, snowball. And she is missed very much and we are hoping she comes home soon.

So, here are only a few things that are so 2009 already:

First Song...Never Think by Robert Pattinson...
First Slow Dance...With a wasted Leilani in Amber's drive way to the prom song from Twilight...
First Movie...Twilight...
New Word...Snart, A snart is when someone sneezes and farts at the same time.

And can I just point out how much Twilight has taken control of my life. I never planned for this to happen, but now all of sudden I'm reading the books a second time, seeing the movie for the fifth time, and throwing myself into any news that may or may not have anything to do with it. My friend said I'm like junkie in denial. Maybe I am, but I was never prepared for how much Twilight would take over me. It's insane!

Ps...started a new blog....How Bout No three.six.five...if you are reading this, then i believe it would beneficial to you to go and check it out. I just started it, but it is there.

the year in review...

2008-12-31T13:32:00.003-05:00

The year started off with fireworks in the parking lot of Liz’s old apartment with two homo’s, Hannah, and of course Miss. Liz! The year got better as the hockey season continued on. School was a drag, mostly because online classes are not for me. Got a new job as a nanny. Had to take a class over the summer to bring my GPA back up, but I still have to wait to get my scholarship reinstated. Hockey season ended on a low note, as in last place in the league, while Baseball season started with a new name and a new logo. Went to opening day with Liz and continued to enjoy the season with her and who ever else decided to come to the games. Tried to have a good summer. Went to my first Red Sox game in which the they got whopped. Tried to have even a good birthday, but only half of my 21st was worth it. Favorite hockey player was traded on my birthday to a team who the day before I said would be my favorite west coast team. Continued to try to have a good summer. Lost a best friend on my own accord. Realized that the friends I have are worth more to me then anything and are worth keeping around. Hockey season started back up with a new favorite player, who is still only second to Dan Boyle. Took the semester off since I don’t have my scholarship. Went to a play off game. Continued to nanny. Got sucked into the world of Twilight. Went to Minnesota for a white Christmas. Got a new computer. And am hopefully going to have another great New Years Eve.

why haven't i seen these yet...

2008-12-30T10:55:00.005-05:00

Every year I always end up missing a few movies in the theatre, and I usually end up seeing them once they come out on DVD or at least sometime during the next year I'll make sure to see any movies I missed, but this year it comes to me that I missed more movies then I intended. So, here are the 10 movies that I wanted to see but missed.

10. Cloverfield

9. Australia

8. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

7. Choke

6. CJ7

5. Sukiyaki Western Django

4. Son of Rambow

3. Hamlet 2

2. Milk

1. Burn After Reading

oh how i love movies...

2008-12-29T17:50:00.011-05:00

I could have had my lists all done with these, but I'm going to file all of them into the movie list blog portion of my 2008 year in review. Well, there are actually four lists, but one can wait till after the new year starts.

Favorite Movies of 2008

10. Sex and the City
Never saw the show, because I never had HBO and even when it was on regular cable I never watched it. But I went with a friend because I knew she really wanted to see it and so I went with her and I ended up really liking it. The entire time when I looked at my friend and would see her crying over something, I kinda laughed, because I had no idea why she was crying.

9. Twilight
I don't even know why I put this one on here. I mean I liked it, but since I've seen it about four times I figured it should be on here. But then I thought about this list and it wasn't last on the list, but I definitely liked it better then Sex and the City. Honestly though, I don't think this would have made it on the list if I hadn't read the books before hand, but that's a hole other story.

8. Wall-E
Nothing better then a movie that makes you all warm and fuzzy inside, yet makes you feel like going on a diet and go to the gym more. That aside, Wall-E was cute. Nothing like previous Disney Pixar movies I've seen, not that I didn't like the others, but this one seemed like it had a great message and story.

7. Pineapple Express
The best thing about this movie is that it reminds me of me and other people I know, well not entirely, since I don't smoke weed, but just the way Rogen and Franco act is almost exactly how most of my friends and I act. And the fact that in the end, these guys down guns like their Scarface and just throw down, but in a way that is believable. Not just these guys are all of a sudden ninjas or gun wielding Mafiosos, but like they actually just do what feels natural enough to throw down.

6. Iron Man
Thank you Robert Downey Jr. for making an awesome come back. This guy has always been cool, and it just makes sense for him to play a bad ass. I'm glad a suitcase full of blow and hookers haven't completely ruined him. Great comeback Robert Downey Jr. you are the man!

5. Wanted
Don't know why I didn't see this one in the theatre, but after watching it, man did I want to be an assassin. And seriously, James McAvoy did a good job from going to introverted, nobody to a bad ass mother fucker. And honestly, they ended the movie on such a awesome fucking note.

4. Tropic Thunder
I have to agree, Tropic Thunder is one of the best comedies in years. Robert Downey Jr. did such an outstanding job with this role and Tom Cruise absolutely stole the movie. There is nothing wrong with this movie, it is absolute hiliarity.

3. Zach and Miri Make A Porno
Now even though, thinking about it, Tropic Thunder was much funnier, but I'm a big fan of Kevin Smith and his style of comedy. Mallrats used to be my favorite Kevin Smith film, but after this one, I might end up switching my list around.

2. The Dark Knight
How amazing was this movie? No that isn't a question, that's a fucking statement! Oh how amazing was this movie! Seriously, this was actually a better remake then the original Batman movie with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Kinda wish they didn't do KO on Maggie Gyllenhaal, but I guess it was needed. But that really is besides the point since Heath Ledger was beyond outstanding at this role. Words can not describe what he did for the Joker. And it breaks my heart to know that they he won't be able to continue with his work.

1. Mamma Mia!
This was hard. I'm sure everyone will disagree with me on this one, but I had to make Mamma Mia my number one favorite for 2008. I don't even know how it happened, but I absolutely loved this movie. When it came out all I wanted to do was go to the theatre and see it over and over again. Only got to see it twice, once on opening night and the other on opening night of sing along version. I'm glad I can still actually really like a chick flick. It seems like I try to stay away from them now, but it's good to know that an actual chick flick can be a great movie that has a chance to great things.

Honorable Mention: Funny Games I wish I could have liked this movie more. It just seemed to slow for my tastes. It had plenty of great scenes, but it took to long to get to them and I think it really slowed down the movie. But then again, I like the fact that it was more of smart horror movie then just gallons of blood and tons of gore. Sure it was violent, but it wasn't like it was pointless, the movie had a great story. If it hadn't have been so slow, it would have definently made the list.

coming to the end my friend...

2008-12-28T20:19:00.010-05:00

I figured I would start doing my blogs which consist of favorites of 2008...

Don't know what they all will consist of, or what the lists will even be, but I've got four days till the New Year, so that is four lists and four blogs to get my 2008 in order or at least parts of it in order. I have a couple ideas of what I want to do, but I figured I would start this thing out with music.

It seems like I bought a lot more music this year, especially with the help of itunes. But most of those are just single songs, so what are the albums that I had to buy and fell in love with? What band amazed me with their new sound or who surprised me from what I've already known?

Honorable Mentions: The All-American Rejects When the World Comes Down, Kevin Rudolf In the City, and Miley Cyrus Breakout. And the only reasons why the Rejects aren't on here is because I have yet finish the whole album and I don't think that would be a fair list.

10. Katy Perry
One of the Boys
Favorite Song: Hot N Cold

The album has grown on me. I liked it the first listen thru, which is important for me, but it didn't seem as amazing as people were making it. But I love this girls voice more every time hear it. Her voice doesn't seem at all fake and honestly she flat out sounds better then most singers out there.

9. Jason Mraz
We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things
Favorite Song: Love for a Child

I bought his first album when it came out in 2002, don't know why I didn't get the second one, but now I have his third album. I feel like I've kinda grown up around his music. Don't know if his first album inspired my teen years, but I feel like this album is different as in it has a more adult sound to it, but it still reminds me of his original album.

8. Fall Out Boy
Folie A Deux
Favorite Song: 20 Dollar Nose Bleeds

This album is still growning on me, which is dissapointing to me personally since Fall Out Boy is my second favorite band of all time. There music shouldn't grow on me, it should be amazing the first listen thru and then continue to surprise me every time I listen to it. But it just seems like this album is so far from where they began that I don't feel like it's the same band. That seems like a lot of egativity thrown at the album, but I still like it.

7. Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
Favorite Song: Bowie

Music + Funny + 2 Kiwis = Flight of the Conchords. Fact...Everything they sing about is funny, and if you can't crack a smile even during Business Time you need to learn to lighten up and enjoy life a little bit. Getting to watch these songs performed on their show makes things even funnier. Watch it!

6. Britney Spears
Circus
Favorite Song: If U Seek Amy

Don't know how this one made number 6, but it did. But I have to admit, the album is catchy. The only song I skip is the one she sings about her kids, but other then that, the rest of the album is just fun to listen to. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

5. The Hush Sound
Goodbye Blues
Favorite Song: Not Your Concern

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this band. You think I would have heard them earlier being a Fall Out Boy fan, but I just stumbled upon them on an iMix one day and have kinda been hooked since. I know all the words to this album and the previous one, and was ready to sing along to them too when they came to the State Theatre, but because I caught what ever sickness was going around, I only got to see two bands perform before I got to weak to stay and I had to bounce. Still have yet to see them live.

4. Everybody Else
Everybody Else 1 1/2 Acoustic Versions of Songs
Favorite Song: Alone in the World

Another band I stumbled upon and sorta fell in love with since. I got to see these guys in Ybor over the summer and they have a great sound. The way you listen to them on the album is how they sound live, which I have a lot of respect for. This acoustic version of the first album is just a great as the original, some songs even better! An according eve makes an appearance!

3. Safety Suit
Life Let to Live
Favorite Song: Annie

There is nothing really new about their sound, but they have lyrics that definitely make me happy. Their music has a rock feel to it, but also has a great melody, but it's their lyrics you have to really listen too. There is nothing wrong with this album and I can listen to this on repeat all day.

2. 3 OH! 3
Want
Favorite Song: Starstrukk

I heard these guys late one night on the local radio station, even before they were put into mainstream rotation. And I am so glad that I was up that late driving home on a Sunday t get to hear them! They have so many different sounds in this album, even though it doesn't seem like it's two white guys making some of the music it all still goes together.

1. Death Cab for Cutie
Narrow Stairs
Favorite Song: You Can Do Better Than Me

My favorite band of all time, that never fails me when it comes to their music. I never used to believe people when they would say a band changed their lives, but after being introduced to Death Cab, I can whole heartedly say that they have not only changed my life, but also the way I listen to music. I would never really pay much attention to the lyrics in a song, but after listening to them enough and really listening to the lyrics did my eyes really open up to how important their music really was. And even if the lyrics weren't there, the melody could never fail when it came to revealing what you were feeling at that moment in your life.

Next up...Favorite Movies of 2008...

on the new computer...

2008-12-26T20:32:00.006-05:00

That I got for Christmas! Yep, new computer, my own computer! One that I don't have to share either! I get to put what ever I want on it, get to play with it whenever I want and I don't have to worry about giving it back to my mom when she asks for it! Yep, my computer, which I think I will call Pillow Pants. Why pillow pants, well that's because I've been wanting to name something that, and now I actually can name something. So this new computer's name will be Pillow Pants. And I finally got it to my liken too! All my stuff from my moms' computer is on here, I just have to worry bout buying or somehow getting a copy of Microsoft Word and possible Photoshop? Actually there is no question about it, I NEED photoshop! I miss is it dearly. So those are two things I definently need to make this computer even more amazingly me.

Today, we all went snowtubing. Can't remember the name of the place (I should probably google it and get back to you) but I did have a lot of fun! Went out for about to hours, all bundled up, trying to stay warm. Not much to really say about snowtubing, except that it was a lot of fun! I mean all you have to do is just sit there and enjoy it all. My brother said next year he would like to try and go snowboarding since the place also had a school and a few slopes to ski and snowboard on. I figured I could go to Bill Jackson's back home since they teach you down there too, they have an indoor ski ramp and I heard it's not that expensive.

And I'm gonna end this one with a video that I didn't get to see on tv because they don't play Lightning games up here in Minnesota...

kicking your kids crafts ass...

2008-12-14T20:32:00.004-05:00

I'm in the Christmas gift mood! Well, only a little, I just finished my friends birthday gift and my brother's fiances Christmas gift, so I just need to start and finish about five more. Oh gosh, Christmas is next week and I honestly need to have them finished by Sunday since I'm leaving for Minnesota on Tuesday. But, no worries, I'll have it all done by then and I'll be ready for the cold ass weather going on up in Minnesota. and honestly, I don't even think cold ass weather even really gives the correct definition of what the weather is like up there! I've been looking at the temperature for the past month and a half and I think the highest I've seen was like 38 and the low was like negative 2! Seriously, I don't even think I can actually comprehend out cold that really is. I'm a full blown Florida girl, I enjoy the fact that I can still hang out at the beach in the middle of December, I like that I can wear my flip flops ALL YEAR, I like the fact that I don't have to pay out the ass for winter clothes either! Ok, I'm just ranting now, but the point is that Minnesota will be unbearably cold to someone like me.

Kathryn's Virginia Tech Picture Frames...

Rachel's Lightning Building Blocks...

Bringing back good memories!

Oh, what the...

2008-12-03T19:48:00.007-05:00

Considering how many movies I see, there is usually at least one scene in them that make me say “what the fuck!” or “what the fuck?” or “what the fuck?!” or “OH, WHAT THE FUCK!” Either the scene is amazing and I’m honestly trying to figure out if I really did just see that or the scene is absolute garbage and I’m wondering how the hell that is even possible to do. Some of these scenes, like Amy Smart ripping her own jaw off in Mirrors get me all excited and I say “awh, what the fuck, that’s fucking sweet” but then the rest of the movie I’m just kinda like “really? I just witnessed a woman rip her jaw of and everything around it is just eh!” Those movies won’t make this list. The movies on this list on the other hand are movies that I like and have no problems with at all. Some of them, the entire movie I’m going “what the fuck” but in a good way, while other’s I’m being entertained and all of a sudden…”what the fuck!” PS…Spoilers…

Please Keep All Hands, Feet, and Other Parts of Your Body Inside the Vehicle at All Times…

10. 11:14 I really liked the way this movie was put together, it had a great concept. Plenty of moments where you are being thrown different pieces of information that ultimately lead you to this one event happening at, 11:14, awh shit! During one of the segments though, a group of guys are in a van driving around causing trouble when…well I found the description on Wikipedia because I’m a little to lazy to write it and I kinda forgot a little what led up to the moment, but all I remember is the kid from Flash Forward (some show I used to watch as a kid on the Disney channel) got his dick cut off because he was pissing out a window and the window slammed shut on it!

Teenagers Tim (Stark Sands), Mark (Colin Hanks) and Eddie (Ben Foster) are driving around causing trouble by throwing things out of the windows of Mark's van, including a book they have set on fire. Mark, distracted by Eddie peeing out the van's window, hits and kills Cheri, who was crossing the road. They stop, but flee the scene when Duffy comes toward the van with a gun. As Duffy fires on the retreating van, Tim realizes that the accident also caused the van's window to snap shut, cutting Eddie's penis off. Tim insists that Mark stop, and Tim goes back to find it. Tim is accosted by the paramedics, Leon (Jason Segel) and Kevin (Rick Gomez) at the scene, but manages to escape and get the severed penis back to Eddie.

Don’t Drink the Water…
9. Cabin Fever See people, water is not that great for you! Especially if some hermit is infected with a flesh eating bacteria, you and your friends light him on fire, and he ends up falling the water supply, the same water supply that has a pipe that runs to the cabin you’re renting, the same water you use to drink, take showers in, and brush your teeth! Eli Roth has a sick mind, but he can do no wrong in my book. I read an interview that he wrote Cabin Fever based off his own experience. Obviously what happened to him wasn’t as bad as what happened in this movie, but I’d never seen anything like this before. I didn’t even know that flesh eating bacteria’s existed till I saw this movie. So, getting to watch Jordan Ladd deteriorate in front of my eyes was painful. Poor girl, and poor guy too, who knew Cory’s best friend from Boy Meets World be in a movie where he trying to get some alone time with his crush and ends up having to kill her, getting the flesh eating shit any way, and deals with a kid who can only yell “PANCAKES!” Again I saw Eli Roth is very creative when it comes to how people suffer and die in his movies.

Tylenol is to Headache as Anal is to…
8. Zach and Miri Make A Porno Fill in the blank kids. I remember these from my SAT’s, to bad this one couldn’t be on there, I wonder how many people would get it right. So, have you gotten it yet? Well, the answer is constipation. And if you have it, a little anal can clear it right up. Good for Katie Morgan, bad for Jeff Anderson. PS…totally called it, just didn’t expect to see it happen to Randal.

An Ode to Tarantinos’ Ball’s…
7. Grindhouse Planet Terror Grindhouse is my third favorite movie of all-time! The fact that four of my favorite director’s are involved in one movie makes me squee (not sure if that is a good word or even a word at all). It would have been another topping on ice cream cone if Kevin Smith had been involved too. Any way, the Robert Rodriguez portion of this double feature probably has the most “what the fuck” moments for me in them (not saying Deathproof doesn’t, but to me Deathproof is nothing but those moments, because it amazes me every time I see it, it’s just too fucking good in my eyes) and the one the stood out amongst the go-go dance’s machine gun leg, the guy from Lost having a fascination with cutting guy’s balls off, and even that whole puss break shit, was Tarantino, a total bad ass, having his balls fall off. And they don’t even just fall off, no they like puss up, burst, ooze, drip, ultimately turning the man himself into this walking, talking blistery looking thing that ends up turning his ass inside out and puking it out onto the floor. I can I hear a “what the fuck!”

No Longer A Man of God…
6. Dead Alive Well that would be because he is no longer a man at all. Peter Jackson created this gem. Yes, the same Peter Jackson who brought us the Lord of the Rings, the Return of the Kings 20 some odd endings, and the King Kong remake the tried to make Jack Black somewhat serious. Possibly one of the best zombies I’ve seen, this movie oozes with moment’s that really do make you say “what the fuck.” And it’s funny too, cheezy in it’s on way, but still really funny. But the one scene I can’t get out of head after seeing it was the priest having sex with one of the other zombies. Don’t worry though, the priest was already a zombie at this point, but still it was disturbing to watch, funny, but disturbing.

One Word…Kakihara…
5. Ichi the Killer It was hard for me to watch this movie, first I watched it with subtitles on, but found it hard to read everything that was going, keep up with the story, and still get to see all these bad ass ways people were being killed. So then I went against my better judgment and put on the dubbed version, where is sounded like Kakihara was being voiced by Clive Owen, which was cool, because I like Clive Owen, but I still liked it (even though I knew what I was being told wasn’t exactly what was being said if I could understand Japanese). Any way, Kakihara is bad ass, and he has such a presence when he is on screen I was always kept wondering “what the fuck is man going to next?” He’s insane and he’s not even the main character. I don’t even knowhow to explain this, but if you look at a picture of him, you see these scars on the sides of his mouth, well, there not just scars, no if he takes out the pins holding the scars his mouth looks like an anacondas ready swallow a person. Not just the way he looks, but some of the shit he gets into and does is out there. I really need to watch this movie again.

The Amount of Penis in this Movie and a dictionary example of what karma is…
4. Cannibal Holocaust I thought this would be higher up on my list, but then I had to really look at the other movie’s and realized that compared to the scenes I plan to talk about, I’d say this isn’t as bad as it seems. So to the first part, the penis, there is a lot of it in this movie. Don’t get penis shots like this now, so ladies take it in. Only reason why I mention it though is because of the circumstances it is seen. Not like Jason Segel’s penis in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, no like dude is gonna get his penis cut off and then the rest of him his going to be ripped a part and eating because he was some dumb ass American douche bag. Which leads me to the next part, how sweet karma really is. The first half of this movie, we have a group of people trying to locate what happened to the crew of documentarians’ that have gone missing. When you find out what happened to them, your kinda thinking it’s awful, but then the second half the movie, your watching the film that was found, and you find out that these people got what they deserved! The what the fuck moment comes around during the second half, actually no, everything you watch in the second half is basically a big “what the fuck!”

Uncomfortable Maybe…
3. Re-Animator I couldn’t really think of anything to name this one, I was gonna go for “sexual favors from a head” but then thought it’s not really sexual favors, more like some guys sick fantasy and it just being he sicker because he is using his head to do it. Note that the guys head has been separated from it’s body, so it’s just the head doing this shit.

This Shit Ain’t TiVo…
2. Funny Games Ok, I literally yelled “WHAT THE FUCK!?!” in the theatre when I saw this movie. One minute one of the kids who is torturing this family actually gets what’s coming to him. Way to go Naomi Watts, that what I’m talking bout, finally, vendica…wait…what the hell just happened? Oh yeah, apparently the other mother fucker doing this shit can rewind what just happened. So yeah, the kid never get’s shot. Seriously? Seriously! Oh I was pissed, but I still liked the movie.

Ass to Ass and the Arm…
1. Requiem for a Dream I was mad at my self after watching this movie to have waited so long to watch it. I could really get into how amazing the film was and why, but I won’t, because if you have seen it, you know just how great it is, and the word “great” doesn’t even cover it! But it seems like every time I talk about this movie, I always start it off with “Jennifer Connelly went ass to ass!”, then I go into what happened to Jared Leto’s arm, and then that’s when I can actually get into discussing the rise and fall of the characters and how amazing the movie was. Even the arm and the whole ass to ass thing can’t define this movie, but they definitely are scenes that make your jaw drop and wonder.

Giving thanks to the movies that corrupted me...

2008-11-27T19:08:00.008-05:00

I figured I could explain my list for the Horror Movies That Made Me…I totally got the idea from arrow in the head, but it’s a good list to me at least. Most are fairly recent, but come on, it has taken me a while to throw my self into movies like I have, I’m only 21 and have honestly only been so invested since I was maybe 14 or 15. I’m working on a list right now of horror movies that I want to see because of how much praise I’ve heard about them and I’m pretty excited for the list! So you might not think my list is that great, but these are the horror movies that got me all wide eyed and excited, and because of them I am happy to call myself a horror movie fan! Because no movie tickles me the way a good horror movie does (well some do, but horror movies are love). I have no order to this list, since it’s probably one of the hardest things for me to do is put movies in order, because what exactly am I judging them on, if they are my favorite what am I really basing the order off of? I have yet to figure that shi out, but when I do, I might change to order of the list…

House on Haunted Hill
It was the first DVD I ever bought, even before I owned a DVD player. Stupid? Maybe, but I think I convinced my mom to let us rent it, and I watched it with my parents and was thrown into what I was seeing. I saw it at Best Buy, I think, and just decided to buy it. Sure people questioned me for the purchase, but screw them, because when I finally did have a DVD player I watched none stop until I bought a couple more movies. Don’t remember what they were though.

The Last House on the Left
I saw the Bravo’s 100 Scariest Movie Moments and decided I needed to watch everything on the list. My mom hadn’t gotten NetFlix yet, so I had to rely on Blockbuster to have the movie, and surprise, surprise, I actually found this one! So one day during Spring Break I popped this puppy in while I was alone one day and watched. And when I was done, I realized why my parents always wanted to know where I was, and who I was with. And why they wouldn’t let me go out with a certain person, because honestly I hung out with a couple people who would end doing what these two girls did, and I would be stuck in this situation. I think about some of the stupid shit I did, and how it was the other people I hung out with that were pushing me to do the stupid shit and all of it couldn’t lead to what happened in this movie. Let’s just say I’m a lot more open to telling my friends to “fuck off” when they go to do some stupid shit.

Cannibal Holocaust
When people find out that I love horror movies, the always ask, “Well, what’s the scariest movie you’ve ever seen?” And every time, I didn’t really know what to say, because I’ve seen scary movies, but nothing that shocked me or really got me to the point where I was honestly scared to move out of my seat. Until I saw this! Holy hell! I’ve heard so many things about this movie and for the longest time it was on my list of movies to see and I am so happy I bought it when I found it. I was at MovieStop and honestly almost peed myself after picking it up, I was so excited to finally have found it! I’ve never seen anything like it before, and was completely shocked and caught off guard when I watched it. I am honestly a prouder horror fan now after seeing this, and if you haven’t yet, get up on it!

The Thing
This was the movie I found out Kurt Russell was a bad ass. I was probably 12 or 13 when I saw this, but oddly enough my mom was the one who had me watch it. I remember being in Blockbuster and she found me over the horror section, which I usually hung out in to look at the boxes and read about the movies I knew I wasn’t aloud to watch. She picked this up and said it was scary and that she would get it for me if I wanted to watch it. Ummm, duh! My mom always used to joke about the guy who’s head turned into that spider looking thing, had no idea what she was talking about, but know when I see him I laugh. My mom is not one for horror movies, so it was a surprise when we watched this. Not even a week ago I wanted to watch it again, so I put it in, and she actually fast-forwarded thru the dog scene! Seriously, you had me watch this when I was how old, and you can’t watch it now? I’ve been trying to convince my nephew to watch it now too. He’s not as excited as I was at that age.

Blade
The one thing I remember about this movie was that it was the first horror movie my parents didn’t want me to watch and my brother convinced them to let me watch it any way. I was maybe 10 or 11 and I think the entire movie I tried not to look interested, but was hooked. I think my moms reasoning, was that I wasn’t old enough and I would have nightmares. HA! I watch the movie, and I still like it, but honestly, it’s not even that scary, but then I again I went the longest time not seeing the alien autopsy scene in Independence Day because I got sent out of the room when it came on.

Alien and Aliens
Another movie my mom introduced me to. For a mom who was overprotected of not letting me even watch the Nightmare Before Christmas when it came out, she sure did let me watch a lot of other scarier shit. Any way, so we watched the first one together, and I think it was 12 or 13 birthday party where I got to watch the second one. I was having a sleepover and she let pick out two or three movies to watch that night and I picked up these two.

Return of the Living Dead
I just watched this movie again for Halloween and it’s not even that great of a zombie movie! It’s more funny then anything, but you really don’t get to see much ripping and eating. Sure it happens a couple times, but not like other zombie movies that I’ve seen. I’m not saying it’s bad though, I still like to watch it. But I remember when I first saw it I was scared out of my wits. I saw it was probably to little to be watching a movie like that, but I was in my brother’s room watching tv while he was out one night and came across this. I knew I would get in trouble for watching it so the entire time I was on the edge of his bed switching between channels incase someone decided to come in and check on me. Thankfully the Cartoon Network was one channel over so I was convincing.

Silence of the Lambs
Again, another movie my parents didn’t want me to watch. But I remember in middle school everyone was talking about it because either Red Dragon or Hannibal was coming out that year and so my friends were telling me about the movie and after hearing that I HAD to see it! Of course thinking back to it, I’m pretty positive that half the people who talked about it never actually saw the movie. But I on the other hand did end up seeing it. My brother rented it one day and when I came home I put it in and watched it. My parents weren’t home yet, but the entire time I didn’t move from the arm of the couch so I could turn it off and take it out incase someone got home. And the shitty part about it was that for me to watch the hole thing I fast forwarded thru it and only stopped it when I saw something that caught my eye and even when I did play it my hands covered my eyes incase it was to scary. No worries though, I watched again a few years later and got actually enjoy the movie.

The Exorcist
Most of these movies were ones that I wasn’t allowed to watch as a kid, but then again maybe that’s why there on this list. But with this one I remember trying so hard to convince my mom to let me watch it. It took so long to let her do it too. But she finally caved in a let me watch it, with her right next to me though. I remember the crucifix scene and looking between the TV and her the entire time it was going on. She said something about this being one of the reasons why she didn’t want me watching it, but I was way to freaked out to even care. It was funny though after the movie I remember trying to convince my mom that she was right and that I would probably never watch the movie again. Ha! I’ve totally seen it like ten more times after that.

Nightmare on Elm Street and Nightmare on Elm Street 3
With this one I actually saw part of the third movie before I saw this one. I was honestly, maybe 5 or 6 and we went to this movie store down the street from our house that we would always go to and they were playing the third movie on the TV’s in the store. Well I just stood there and watched Patricia Arquette get eaten by this giant worm thing. My eyes were glued to the TV. Finally my mom realized what I was watching a yelled at the clerk at the desk and they turned it off. Then I think when I was 12 or 14 I got my mom to rent the original and I watched that with my friend one night. Funny thing is, is that my friend who I was watching it with said that she had seen it before, but during the whole movie she was as scared as I was. I swear if the people I hung out with didn’t lie about seeing all these scary movies, I might not have turned out the way I did, and I wouldn’t want to watch them as badly.

But thanks to all those liars and a big thanks to my mom! If it weren’t for you all, my mind wouldn’t be as corrupt as it is now and I wouldn’t love watching these movies!

Oh and here's a fun fact...I won't eat fish after seeing the movie Airplane!

far and few in between...

2008-11-16T14:40:00.007-05:00

That is how this blog is looking. But then again you should see my journal that I was going to write in everyday...I am still writing an entry that I started I think on Tuesday and have yet to gully finish what I was writing. Even on Friday, I felt the need to write and didn't have it with me so I wrote my entry on a piece of paper and plan to rewrite it in my actual journal! Yeah, go me!

Tonight I was supposed to go see Jimmy Fallon because he is at the Tampa Improv, but unfortunately I am unable to because I haven't got the money. I thought my pay check would have been a little more then it actually was, but I was wrong. This week I actually made a budget, so I knew what I was spending and where I would spend it, and by the time I was done, I had no money left over to go see him. I'm a little disappointed, but hey it's either go to the hockey game on Tuesday or go to the Improv. I pick hockey! Speaking of hockey, our coach was fired on Friday! Yep, Barry Melrose, a man who has only coached 16 games, who has been out of the coaching game for 13 years was let go from the staff. Sure, the Lightning have had a slow start, but I mean seriously, give the man break, you can't actually determine if he should be sacked or not after 16 games! Uh, being a Lightning fan right now is tough stuff, I actually don't think hockey fans have a long life expectancy. You might laugh, but seriously, with everything that goes on, we as fans must add more stress on us then we should be. I'm sure its true for any sports fan, but I think insurance companies should seriously consider asking people if they are a sports fan when getting health insurance.

So last night, I finished reading Twilight. My mom has been trying to get me to read those books for a while now, and for some reason, last week I decided to actually read it. But did she have the book when I went to go pick it up? NO! She let someone borrow it! I mean seriously, after all this time, I can't read it now, because she lets someone she works with take it home and read it! So, I waited a couple days and finally decided to go to WalMart and buy it. Picked it up for like seven bucks! So each day I read it for couple hours and finished it last night! I'm not much for books, I am definitely more of a movie person and if a movie is based off a book I would honestly rather not read it before seeing the movie. Every time, and I mean EVERY TIME, someone reads the book before the movie they end up not liking the movie because the leave out certain things, or the actor they got didn't meet what they had imagined, and I have more respect for movies to walk out of perfectly good movie and feel disappointed. But, maybe after reading Twilight and then seeing it I can still walk out of the movie happy with it, as long as the movie was done well too. Who knows, maybe the movie will be crap any way, and I won't like it, not for how much I enjoyed the book, but because the movie was just bad! I'm not betting against it though.

My mom said the only reason I even read the book was because I knew the movie was coming out. Hahahaha! Seriously, I knew about the movie being out for how many months now? And I never once had the urge to pick that book up! Even when the fourth book came out and I had people telling 'Oh Erin, go read it, it's such a great book' did I ever want to actually read it. Like I said, I've never been one for reading. Even though my mom is reading teacher. (Don't think to hard on that one, my mom can't even understand that one.) Nope, nothing would get me to read this book, but then last weekend, for whatever reason I just decided I would read it. Maybe it was boredom, or maybe the trailers I've been watching are sending out subliminal messages to those who have not yet read the book. No matter the reason, I read it. And I liked it. So there you go Twilight fans, you WIN!

I'm gonna start reading the second book today and I almost positive that I will have that one read before Thursday. Maybe not though, there's a hockey game Tuesday and then Hockey and Heels Thursday. Eh, it'll get read before then. But I told my mom I would go see the movie with her on Friday, which she didn't believe when I told her. Pretty sure she thinks I'm gonna go see it with her now since I read the book. Maybe that was the reason. Maybe it was I wanted to make my mom proud.

Or it might have been because of that boy up there on the left! Haha!

And now for something a lot more fucking interesting!

McCain Supporters Make Me Laugh...

2008-11-04T23:36:00.002-05:00

Note: It's not all McCain supporters, but the majority of you are just talking bananas!

You really do, because of how ridiculous you all really are. Sure, I would be just as upset if Obama had lost, but I wouldn't be angry and I wouldn't cry! And I sure as hell wouldn't cry out that I am moving out of Amercia! Seriously! Stop being morons.

I just watched McCain speak and if he can respect Obama then you sure as hell can too. You hung on every word McCain spoke, why don't you continue to listen to what he has to say and get over the fact that he lost.

And if after McCain's speech and Obama's speech after winning the presidency, you can't believe that the next four years will be better then the last eight, then I honestly hope you do leave. Because you have obviously forgotten what it means to be an American.

I'm done now...

Obama's Victory Speech...

McCain's Concession Speech...

its nothing for you to worry bout...

2008-10-12T22:00:00.006-04:00

From last sunday to last thursday my internet was jacked, mainly because Verizon screwed up the modem and we needed a new one. My mom called them Sunday, the person she talked to had her go through all these different steps to get it working but nothing worked and he said "it was a miracle we had even been able to get on the internet because of something Verizon did the last time the internet went out and that all we needed to do was call back Monday morning explain to them what we already did to get the internet working again and have them send out a new modem." Yeah, not as easy as you would think, since it took me 3 phone calls and close to 2 hours to get the modem sent to us! Then when we finally got the modem, we still had problems. We'll at least I did. I was using the Dell that my mom got from work and now it can't connect to our internet at home, but it can connect to other wireless internet services. It sucks and we have no idea why it won't work at home. i was thinking tonight how badly I need my own computer.

This weekend has been eventful. Friday night I went to the Rays game with Liz, Cody, and Hannah. ALCS game against Boston! It was fun, but the game was slow and seemed like neither team was really playing well, but Boston won with two runs and we got out I'd say around 12:30ish? Can't remember, but I did finally go to bed at 2:40! Last nights game was a whole lot more fun, but I didn't get to go to that game because the Lightning home opener was the same night. can I just say how happy I am that hockey is FINALLY back! More fun stories to make with Sticks'N'Chicks, getting to see my hockey friends, and just getting to be at the games makes this time of the year even more great! I already love the month of October and the beginning of hockey season is just another reason to love this month!

Let's recap though...Lightning went into overtime and sadly lost to the Hurricanes 4 to 3 making them 0 and 3 right now. The Rays on the other hand went into extra innings and beat Boston tying the series 1-1!

And after this weekend, the fact that I am still up is unbelievable, since I haven't gone to bed till 2:30 or 2:40 the past few days. And even right now, I am exhausted, just staying up to upload pictures from the game.

Now to things that happened, but nothing that I did, just found.

Found this on the MySpace blog of Dane Cook:

I'm an optimistic pessimist. I'm pretty sure things are going to go horribly wrong.

I'm a procrastinator with a photographic memory. I can see what I'm supposed to be doing clearly.

A suicide note written by someone who is not suicidal is called an autobiography.

Finally, after years of research I can describe perfectly all of the people who hate me for whatever reason in one word. Balding.

The screensaver pipes is far more entertaining than The Hills.

In every fountain there is a shimmering coin at the bottom tossed there with a meaningful wish and a person standing at a parking meter muttering, "fuck."

Racists are young and sexy. Bigots are old and ugly.
(racist = dolphin / bigot = platypus)

Every group of friends needs a racist to say what they're really thinking.

I've been a nobody and I've been a somebody. Somebody pays better.

Whoever came up with the concept for the copyright must have been nervous someone would steal their idea.

The word "word" backwards is drow. And according to my source material (*) "Drow are, on the whole, sadistic, arrogant, cruel, destructive, hedonistic, and treacherous. Their eternal game of advancement at the expense of others, which is encouraged by the spider goddess herself, has transformed the dark elves into a race of scheming backstabbers eager to increase their own stations by pulling down those ahead of them and crushing their inferiors underfoot."
Sooooo -- My point isssss .... I'm just sayin'.

(* Drow Campaign and Resource Center)

And then this, probably one of the funniest sketches that has been done on SNL...

the newest trend...

2008-09-20T15:43:00.007-04:00

Not really, but I have found a new site that I have been on everyday since I joined! Polyvore, is a nifty site that allows any one with an eye for fashion can create a collage of high fashion or a simple outfit that a girl might love! It's addicting, but fun! I've already made about 12 sets and definitely not finished with it yet. I usually find a site I really like, go on it for about month, sometimes a week, and I'm over it already, but I'm pretty sure I will be going on this site for more then my usual web site stint.

This is one of my latest sets that i created yesterday! I'll probably end up making more tonight, depending on what else I got going on.

I've been meaning to clean my room because it is an absolute mess, but I also bought new scrapbooking supplies today so I;m kinda wanting to play with that stuff too! Choices, choices, choices! So little to do and so much time to do it! Wait, no, scratch that, reverse it.

Tomorrow is Ice Fest at the Forum. I was gonna go to the last Ray's game instead, but tickets are now sold out and since that is no longer an option I'm gonna go ahead and go to Ice Fest. Might be lame, might not, but at least I'll be hanging out with friends and that is always fun!

I've FINALLY registered to vote! Put the form in the mail this morning so I will be able to vote in this year's election!

Next week the fall tv season begins! That means, hopefully, a full season of my favorite shows! Can't wait.

And with the Office coming back this week, I have found this...I saw part of it on Adult Swim the other night I kinda freaked when I noticed it was Rainn Wilson and I had to find it...

Chickens!

2008-09-11T20:07:00.007-04:00

So today while I was taking out the garbage I looked over into my neighbors backyard and I saw chickens! Yeah like 5 chickens hiding under the grill in the backyard of my neighbors! Seriously, I knew Pinellas Park was crazy and all pimped out by rednecks, but this? We live in the suburbs of a city that has like 2 farms, and not even big ones, just a few that have horses on them. Ha, their nuts over there!

Last weekend I went to Urban Outfitter's with Hannah and bought a couple books that I have been wanting. Well one that I have been wanting and another I saw and thought would be fun to have! There not so much books to actually read, but more so for entertainment! The first one is the New American Bartender's Handbook which I wanted so I could add to my alcoholism! Not really, but I thought it would be a nice addition to the cookbooks we have in our kitchen or to my kitchen once I get my own. Seems like a pretty nice book, it has recipies, tips, background on how my favorite alcohol like rum and tequila is made, oh and what a home bar should be stocked up with! Haven't gotten to make any of the recipes in the book yet, I have liquor, but not enough to try anything new really, but that'll change. Especially since I have started a new goal on my 43 things to try 43 new drinks or shots, I might get to finish this goal quickly! I don't plan on adding any drinks I have had before I made this goal so I can actually try some new shit and find out what my signature drink or shot will be!

The other book I picked was 101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring! Picked it up, flipped through it, and figured what the hell, this should help me pick new goals to try and add to my 43 things. But not only is it a good book for 43 things, but for here too. Figure I'll have something to write about in here by using this book.

I saw a few other books that I want to get. One that I picked up but put back down because I found the 101 things book. The Stuff White People Like. I saw the guy who created the book the other night on Conan and cracked up a bit, then I saw the book I almost bought it, so maybe next time I get over there or I hit the bookstore I could pick it up. Next time I get paid, since I am basically broke at this time!

The other few books I want to get somewhat soon are Lemon Poppy Seed; a nifty, expensive book on young graphic designers and their work. Choke; it's by the same guy who wrote Fight Club and it's a new movie that's coming out with Sam Rockwell in it. Don't know why I want it, but I am intrigued by the movie, but kinda feel like I would rather read the book, so that one is on my list too. The other one I saw was a kinda cookbook but all about Sweets! Couldn't find it on the Urban Outfitter's website, but I've seen it at the store and I want it! My mom should love it since she is a diabetic, HA! But if I ever throw a party or feel like playing Martha Stewart one holiday to give my friends and loved ones without diabetic concerns, fun, sweet treats then I could! That's a lot to just say I want to bake, but could it a convincing way to get the book?

watching a porno...

2008-09-04T19:35:00.003-04:00

trailer for the new movie by kevin smith...Zach and Miri Make a Porno which comes October 31st looks fucking hilarious...can't wait...i love halloween but unfortunately i will not be going trick or treating this year because i will be in the theatre watching this movie...unless i get out early and find my self begging people to give candy to a 21 year old...

oh can't wait...

2008-08-12T22:53:00.002-04:00

it's not so much that i am a star trek fan...but more so i want to see the new star trek movie for the fact that simon pegg is going to be playing scotty...yeah...the man simon pegg!

don't know if...

2008-08-07T14:47:00.001-04:00

this movie is going to ruin my babysitting gig...or if i will be getting more babysitting opportunities...

you know you look like...

2008-08-04T20:48:00.002-04:00

hhhmmmm...i don't know if i agree with all these...but im not complaining...the only thing that sucks is that i had to use a picture of me back from high school...i didn't wear my glasses to much back then and it was the only picture i liked that didn't give me a bunch of guys wearing glasses...yeah i was using recent pictures where i am wearing my glasses and i kept getting the same people...and WHY...all because they have glasses on too...

this trailer makes...

2008-08-03T15:10:00.001-04:00

the first punisher look like the care bears movie...

so it is written...

2008-07-26T14:37:00.004-04:00

im an idiot...i got all excited that the lightning would be playing the san jose sharks this year that instead of looking at the whole schedule i just looked and saw they were playing them in san jose on january 13th...but today i decided i would actually "look" at the schedule...and what do my eye wander upon...the sharks will be in tampa OCTOBER 25th! so instead of trying to save money for a trip to go to san jose...i will be doing something better...

1. I will get amazing seats for this game! Tickets aren't on sale yet, but I would give it by August and I will have even just one ticket. But, I need to decide where this ticket will be, do I sit on the home side or do I sit behind the bench of the visitors side? Or do I find a way to sit in the famous Ice Box so I can sit between both teams? It's a tough decision.

2. I will have my Lightning jersey by September 1st! No ifs, ands, or buts about it, I will have ordered it by then, that gives me plenty of time to have it delivered and ready for the season. This will be the easiest decision to make too. Even though he is not on the team any more, I still want my first jersey to be for number 22, Dan Boyle! There is only one number 22 and unfortunately he is in San Jose, but I will always rep number 22!

so here is my reward for doing this, if i buy the jersey I will pay top dollar for the best seat I can get...if I don't get the jersey I will sit in the nose bleed section because I wouldn't deserve to if I can't get a simple jersey...the sooner i buy it the more money i will be able to save for the ticket...that's the deal i am making with myself...and i have till october 25th to get it all done!

red band and horror movies...

2008-07-22T20:30:00.002-04:00

the newest fad in displaying an upcoming movie is the red band trailer...first saw it in knocked up...then the pineapple express...and now the new movie mirrors which is brought to us by the same director of "the hills have eyes"...if they start doing this for all movies that happen to be rated r then it is gonna become annoying...they should only do it for movies that are GOOD! plan and simple i know pineapple express and mirros will be good...why...because they are from directors who have yet to dissapoint me...so seeing these red band trailers only make me want to see the movie more...but if i start seeing a red band trailer for the next saw movie or another stupid american pie rip off ill be one very irritated little miss...

...the pineapple express...

...tropic thunder...

ps...and you know what i just realized...where they got the term "red band" and "green band"...don't hate...

...mirrors...

and even though this isn't a red band trailer i wanted to post it any way because the midnight meat train looks like it should be good...and the british guy playing the butcher is a fucking bad ass so ill be seeing this one...

...the midnight meat train...

how do you confuse 28 days with 28 days later...

2008-07-16T19:45:00.002-04:00

i miss the office...so i decided to watch the third season tonight...

the beginning of this video with micheal dancing along to the music really made me laugh when i watched this last night...

awh...any one else agree on how great it is for pam and jim to finally be together...

oh and i also miss grey's anatomy...but since i let a friend borrow those dvds i can't get my fix of that...so i watch youtube...

so i watch youtube...

i miss the old days of izzy and denny...i mean people liked izzy then...

if only izzy wasn't so annoying now...i was all for team gizzy but im over it now...im not even for george and callie (because we all know that's not gonna happen after all this)...so now im team bailey...WHY? because the woman doesn't mess around with anyone she works with...

im done now...

bahahaha...

2008-07-16T19:03:00.004-04:00

the other day a friend of mine and i decided to head to our favorite porn shop "sshhh don't tell momma" to browse the large selection of erotica...the first time we went there i checked out there pretty wide selection of viberators...and hot damn those suckers are expensive...and they get pretty damn techinical too...i had found one that had a microphone and a USB port on it which i thought was weird...since then i have told a few people about that strange find and you know when i talk about it some people kinda didn't believe me...well i made sure this next time i got to check this place out that i would take a picture of this thing to show people that this vibe actually exsists... but since you can't take pictures in the store i just found the name of it and googled that shit...yeah so i found this...the damn thing costs $150...yeah $150 so you can listen to songs from your vibrator while your playing dj...or so you can record that fun solo session...we started talking about how you record something dirty and then have your mom chime in the middle of it...haha...that would be creepy...

any way...we bought a porn...yep..we did...a fucking porn worth $42...yep...kinda weird to watch some of it...let me just say this...the whole choking thing while giving a blow job is not a turn on...yeah definently kind of nasty to watch some girl throw up loads of spit and saliva...i mean the guy got up and the couch had a giant spot of water from where the girl had spit up...uh...its nasty...how can people really enjoy doing that or even watching it! so yeah...didn't really enjoy watching my first porn...

that is really all...i mean nothing much else to discuss...oh yeah the porn was called babysitters...yeah...never again...

this has nothing to do with the porn i watched...but i will probably watch this again...rather then that porn again...

good intentions...

2008-07-12T14:08:00.003-04:00

the car needs to be cleaned today and i really would like to go to the gym too...so my idea was to clean my car and then go to the gym...because if i go to the gym and then try to clean my car i might not feel up to it afterwards...

i was going to write some more...but my mom is irritating me and i am going to go off if she keeps trying to quiz my on my thyroid...

hhhmmmm...i should have gotten a medium...

2008-06-25T17:11:00.003-04:00

i went to panda express and got a large mountain dew and probably should have gotten a medium...and panda express isn't that good...but ugh...my moms been gone for the past couple days so it should be nice to see her come home today...other then that nothing much else has gone on...but my birthday is only 9 days away so i am pretty stoked about turning 21!

until then...something to make you smile...

you don't look like your from nebraska...

2008-05-22T22:40:00.002-04:00

you look like you come from asia...

yep...thats one of the conversations nhung and i had while we walked around target...we make each other laugh and we got each others back...any way...while we were in there i picked up a few things that i needed and a few things that i didn't need...i found potato guns for only a dollar...so i picked up about four of them so i could have a real potato gun fight with friends...and its not like one of those potato launchers obviously but it picks out pieces of a potato and then you shoot it at people...i saw them on an episode of ace of cakes one time and really liked them...so now i can't wait to have potato gun fights...

im done now...

possibly...

2008-05-12T21:05:00.005-04:00

one of the stupidest tattoos that i have ever seen...

i mean not only is it a tramp stamp...but a very nerdy tramp stamp...and don't get me wrong i love mario brother's...but this has to be one of those cracked out tattoo decisions you made because you thought it would be fun after playing the video game for 18 hours...

but there is nothing stupid about kill bill...or adding music and sound effects from the video game to one of the coolest fight scenes ever...

you know what really grids my gears...

2008-05-11T14:46:00.003-04:00

...my list from 43things of 100 things that piss me off, besides having money...
1. The home shopping network hosts are so annoying and they can’t even act like an actual person, they seem so fake.
2. People who inch up at a red light, I mean do they actually think the light is going to change quicker if they keep moving up.
3. Slow driving old people and tourists.
4. Not getting a straw when I get food.
5. Taking 10 minutes to make me two drinks at Sonic and I still don’t get a straw.
6. Bandwagoners
7. People who try to rain on my parade
8. Friends disappointing me
9. When my team starts a loosing streak
10. The obnoxious flash on my camera
11. Having trouble sleeping
12. Using markers only to find that they have dried up
13.Wet chucks
14. Parkside movie theatre
15. Long lines at theme parks
16. Getting behind on homework
17. My phone dieing after only talks on it for 20 minutes
18. Tags sticking out the back of someones shirt
19. Haters
20. Stupid movie endings
21. Not being able to write in my journal
22. Cell phone bills
23. The International House of Pancakes
24. Mayonnaise
25. Sea food
26. Going long periods of times without talking to my best friend
27. Getting yelled at
28. Arguing with friends
29. Stupid people
30. Highway patrol (it is nothing like Super Troopers)
31. Priorities
32. People who think they are better then me and feel the need to treat me that way
33. Working in the car industry
34. My cat waking me up
35. Being tired and not being able to take a nap or go to sleep
36. Not having me time
37. People paying for things
38. Having to pay people back
39. Dirty carpets
40. Scratched lenses on my glasses
41. Crying so much
42. Loud, obnoxious fans at hockey games
43. Unibrows
44. Knowing I’m right and people trying to prove me wrong
45. Ticket prices for concerts
46. Watered down drinks
47. Customers who treat people who work hard like shit
48. Getting woken up in the morning because someone felt the need to call me or text me at 7 am
49. People who hop in the 10 items or less line and gives the cashier shit about something and holds me up from getting in and out of the store quick
50. The song “Hey There Delilah”
51. People yelling during a power play to “SHOOT THE PUCK!”

Half the people yelling it probably don’t understand a damn thing about hockey and are yelling because they are idiots.

Just because we have a one man advantage does NOT mean they will score. The other team is trying even harder to stop you from doing that which makes it hard for our guys to set up the power play. Just because you think they should shoot does not mean they should. Because the minute they shoot it and it doesn’t go in, we have a turn over, then a break away, then the other teams scores a short handed goal. Which we DON’T WANT!

So stop yelling “SHOOT THE PUCK!” you sound stupid and I will punch you in your face!
52. People who are underage who think that the only way to have fun is by making your friends who are 21 buy you liquor.
53. Just being woke up in the morning (unless I have something to do, then I’m good).
54. When the store doesn’t have my size in shirts.
55. Ordering a chicken CAESAR wrap and getting asked what kind of dressing I wanted? If I wanted another type of dressing then I would have said “Can I get _ instead of Caesar?”
56. People using my internet and making it slow, I don’t know why my mom won’t set it to private.
57. The Goonies and other awesome movies that have been edited for tv! They seriously cut out some of the best lines and scenes from the movie, it’s just awful.
58. When I go to Target and find better gifts for kids then Wal-mart.
59. Spending 8 bucks to go see a movie that was just plain BAD!
60. My feet getting dry.
61. Missing a Red Sox game to go to a birthday party in the Florida heat.
62. Going to the mall to shop when I have to find something to wear, it’s just not as fun when you go just to shop.
63. Making hot dogs and not having hot dog buns.
64. Long lines in the drive thru.
65. Getting spit up on by babies.
66. Catching a kids projectile vomit in my hands.
67. Stupid bitches that I see at a concert who I went to high school with talk shit about me. Yeah, if you and your other stupid ass friends look at me, huddle up to talk shit, and then look at me again at the same damn time, I think I know you talking about me. Hey Stephanie, high schools over! No one cares that you were Class President or Prom Queen!
68. I’m watching a movie or tv show and the station wants to promote another show that’s on later and a stupid little man walks across the screen and total messes up the movie.
69. Being invited by a third party to do something when the person who had the tickets could have just invited me.
70. Ignorant people who try shove their religion down other people�s throats.
71. Not being able to go swimming on a perfectly nice day in Florida.
72. Finding a pair of broken sunglasses.
73. Always having to drive to Tampa to hang out with people.
74. DVDs that skip because they have been scratched.
75. Burnt parmesan chicken that I ordered with my bow-tie pasta.
76. wearing high heels…
77. not getting enough sleep…
78. my ipod dyeing in the middle of me listening to it…
79. not having food in the kitchen…
80. dry feet…
81. not having cotton swabs to clean my ears…
82. forgetting the title of a song that i know i know…
83. having a chance to get an internship and then finding out i can’t do it because my school doesn’t have a teacher for it and that i won’t get credit for it…
84. being hungry and not knowing what I really want because im tired of fast food and there is nothing in the kitchen…
85. missing my favorite tv show…
86. being told i can’t say something…especially when its something funny…
87. having some bitch tell me im not funny and that i 88. should just give up…
89. people who over react…
90. drama being brought on for no real reason…
91. missing a really amazing sale…
92. my room being messy and not having time to clean it…
93. people who feel the need to cut infront of me while im in line…
94. soda that has gone flat…
95. hearing something out in the dinning room and getting the shit scared out of me…
96. not being able to find my sharpie…
97. waiters who are bad…i don’t like giving bad tips…but man it seems like in the past few weeks i have had some pretty awful waiters…
98. bad movies that i payed 8 bucks to see and they were just really bad…
99. getting a dvd back from someone and it either being scratched or the box has been messed up…
100. the tv going out during a show or a movie…

oh what is that...

2008-05-10T17:26:00.003-04:00

so i am really considering buying a new camera...one of the didital slr cameras that actually take pretty amazing pictures...but i have no idea which i should get...i know cannon and nikon are two reaally good kinds...but out of those cameras...which one should i get...its so confusing...

but for now i am going to enjoy my mini vacation over in the 813...im house sitting for miss. rachel and just kind of relaxing...i was considering working on some scrapbooking especially since tomorrow is mother's day and i wanted to make something for my mom and aunt...but i still need to get pictures printed so i don't know exactly what i am going to do...i know they aren't gonna really want to do anything tomorrow since my grandma (their mom) is in the hospital so i think im gonna buy some flowers and then finish the scrapbooks sometime before wednesday since i figure ill probably end up taking them out to eat one day next week...

summer classes start monday so i get to enjoy having to take one class this summer...i figured i would take liberal arts over and make up the grade...but this time i think im gonna actually go to the campus and take a class instead of taking it online...

nothing to exciting going on right now...so on that note...cue the music...

and the beat goes on...

2008-04-21T16:35:00.006-04:00

my past week has been pretty eventful...kind of been keeping busy...but i have also been keeping up with school since there is only a couple of weeks left...but i figure i should take a moment to talk about the past week...

tuesday...april 15...
i got tickets for liz and i to go to see the starting line at janus landing...i picked up the tickets at daddy kool records since they don't have service charges...i ended up picking up the new cd for the rasmus...it's this band from finland that i am starting to get into...but the cool thing is that i only got the cd for four bucks...i know awesome...so the show was pretty good...ran into a bunch of people i went to high school with...got kind of pissed off at one bitch...but i got over it...basically because shes a cunt and i would rather not have her ruin my night...the starting line was ok...the lead singer acts like a hippie...it was pretty funny...but i ended up really liking the two bands that came before them...bayside and four years strong were awesome...definitely got the crowd pumped up...

wednesday...april 16...
liz got tickets to go see rent at ruth eckerd hall...which i was totally stoked about...the show is ending in september so this would be one of the last times to get to see it on stage...and honestly i am so happy to have finally seen it...i loved the movie...so i knew i would love this too...liz also got a ticket for her sister...and all three of us just had a good time...funny night...after the show we ended up driving over to tampa to go to the hard rock casino to gamble for a little bit...i only spent about 15 bucks...but i found out that as of april 1st any one under the age of 21 is not allowed to play on the slots...but i am allowed to play poker...but i only have to worry about it for another couple months...i seriously can't wait to be 21...just so i can order drinks if i wanted to and not have to worry about getting caught or someone else having to buy the drink for me...

friday...april 18...
so since i missed nhungs birthday...and we hadn't hung out in a couple of weeks we both decided that we would get together tonight to hang out...the first thing i had to do thought was get my homework done so i could go out...and i was really proud that i did it so quickly...any ways...after ti got cleaned up and dressed i went a picked her so she didn't have to worry about driving since she is now 21...so we first had to head to toys'r'us so nhung could buy her pogo stick that she has been wanting for a while...then after we figured out that we probably couldn't last till 11 we decided to head to international over in tampa so we could eat dinner...we had to do a coin toss in the parking to figure out where we were gonna eat since we wanted to go to cheesecake factory but figured it might be busy...but since it landed on tails we ended up going to cheesecake...which i wasn't gonna complain about since the food there can be pretty good...and i really wanted some godiva cheesecake too...after we got out of dinner i called rachel to see if we could hang out at her house before we went out later since we had time to kill and didn't know of any other places to hang out at...so we headed over that way and hung out till we had to leave and pick up lauren...we ended up getting out to the rack around 11...hannah ended up not being able go since she had to go to work the next morning...but we got to sit at the sushi bar while we were there since no tables were really available...they all ordered sushi i figured i would try the dumplings that they had there...but before i ate i told them i would try some sushi that night but the only problem is that i don't like seafood and i had some trouble eating it...i ended up spitting it out into a napkin because of how sick it made me...but i tried to play it off like i choked on it [don't know if that worked]...and then lauren and i had to run to the bathroom because i didn't know if the food would stay down...but nothing happened and i was fine...

after we got out of the rack rachel came up with the idea to go get tattoos...which we were for except by the time we got there they had closed and we couldn't get one...which is ok since if i had gotten it...my mom would have fucking flipped out...so i now if i want to get one my mom wants me to call my doctor to see if getting one would have any effects on me with my disease...so once i find this out i will get one...hopefully by next weekend since i get paid again then...

saturday...april 19...
nothing big except for i found a way to finish my research paper that was due on sunday...i found an old paper i wrote my senior year on super bowl advertising so i decided to use that and revise it...later that night i decided to take my mom out to dinner...no special reason...i just felt like taking her out to dinner to be nice...

sunday...april 20...
yeah again not much...since i forgot nathan's birthday party the day before i asked barb if i could come by after they got back from the pool so i could the little man...so i went to walmart and picked him up a few new shirts and a race car from the movie cars...then after i left there house i called liz to see if she wanted to go to the movies...so we ended up seeing forgetting sarah marshall up at bay walk...which was really funny...not to mention so male full frontal nudity...hey it's better then seeing a chicks tits...and i jason segel is cute any way...seeing this movie plus that was awesome...even if they didn't do that i would have liked it...but i think i might pre-order the movie now...

well im done now...i really want to get some scrapbooking done since i haven't done it in a while...and im not gonna worry about homework till at least wednesday or thursday...

speaking of thursdays i thought i would put up a clip from last weeks the office...seriously pam and jim have some of the cutest moments but his one has to be one of my favorites now...

and also grey's anatomy is finally coming back this thursday...i won't be going out...i won't pick up my phone...i won't go online...i won't be doing anything as long as grey's anatomy is on...

oh shit...look at me go...

2008-04-18T17:19:00.002-04:00

wow...i'm on a fucking roll today...i not only got my chapter for western humanities read today...but i also got my quiz and discussion done...i not only got an A on my quiz but i am also responding to other peoples posts too...im so fucking stoked right now...and hungry...but also kind of concerned since i have a research paper on god knows what due by sunday...but to be honest i think i will be okay...because believe it or not...i can actually write...and as long as i bust my butt getting some research done tomorrow i will have it written by sunday...then next week is the second to last week of school and i can work on all the shit i have to catch up on...and honestly it ain't to much...seriously i have been banging...

this is one of my responses that i did...i could have gone on for a while with this one...but i stopped myself...and i don't plan on going on about it here either...because it would take a long fucking time to write...but maybe in my spare time i will finish it up...

I thought I would post this here since you were talking about the "Age of Terror". I had no idea that this period (for how ever long it will last) was called the Age of Terror. It's going to be 7 years this year since the attacks and I don't understand how our country could still be consumed by fear. I'm sure someone is going to blame our President, and maybe we should, but isn't it about time we pull our selves out of the Age of Terror? I mean our country knows what can happen when a disaster can happen, and it's not just attacks, remember the Hurricanes? So why is it that we can't be ready to build our selves back up after a disaster? We should know by now, our country may be young, but we have been through plenty to have come up with a basic idea to pick our selves up when we fall down, right? Or am I being to naive to believe that America is strong enough to not live in fear?

I think to many people rely on the President to pull us out of a mess (which he should since he is the fricken Commander in Chief), but I think we should also be able to rely on each other too? But then again, if the majority of the country is still living in "fear" this might be a problem.

but im not gonna let school bring me down...im going out tonight with the girls...kind of excited since i haven't hung out with nhung in a couple of weeks and we are gonna go to the rack for dinner...then sunday i am going to the beach theatre with liz to see the wizard of oz...it's only a quarter and they have ten cent popcorn...so it should be fun!and i am considering writing about my fun filled week...but that's if i find the time to care this weekend to actually write about it...

...i said what what in the butt...

me ballin' oh heck yes i am...

2008-04-14T17:37:00.009-04:00

last friday i got payed...and i pretty much banked on that one...so because of that i decided to go shopping...pick up some shirts...some shorts (but the plaid pair i got don't fit which sucks since they are a 22 and i don't even where a 22-i just figured that i could have my mom take them in where they needed to be taken in but they don't even fit...not gonna lie...it kind of sucks)...got a few new cds...bought a pair of tickets to the starting line show at janus landing tomorrow night...but from all the shopping i did...i didn't buy any movies...which is kinda weird but hey i got plenty of new shit i needed/wanted...and even after i got done with all that shopping i still have money left over...i'm kind of hoping not to go and spend it though since i came up with a fabulous idea for a trip this summer...i was thinking about going up to roanoke to visit my brother after my birthday...not only that but possibly try to go up to boston too...i figure it might be fun to go see a red sox game up at Fenway since it is one of those baseball parks that has been around forever...ive gotten a few cocked heads as to why i would go up there...but i mean honestly Fenway is legendary plus how can you call yourself a red sox fan if you have never been to Fenway...i mean seriously...

[i'm back now] i needed to finish my response for my western humanities class...ugh...which i really am not doing to well in...i mean i am...but i am still behind on a few things...

this past week has been filled with a couple sporting events...last tuesday liz invited me to go to the ray's home opener...and even though im not that into baseball i still had fun...the people in front of us were hillarious...i ran into my brother too...he was kind of drunk - slurring his speech and just kind of talking a lot more then normal...it was pretty funny...he left for Germany yesterday morning...which kind of sucks since he will probably end up being there for a few years...i also saw a bunch of people that i used to work with at saturn...got to talk to es for a little bit too...the game was interesting...our seats were out in right field right next to the touch tank with the sting rays in it...i think i paid more attention to those then the actual game...i do remember that we lost...6 to 5...but hey what can yah do...

then yesterday i went to the storm game at the forum with rachel, lauren and lauren's mom...none of us had actually been to an arena football game before...it was ok...interesting but its not something i plan on getting into...after the game we went to go eat at the spaghetti warehouse over in ybor...and then back to rachel's to get our hockey fix by watching slap shots!

so now im gonna bounce over to the post office to drop off my taxes...yes i waited to the day before they were due...why...well that's easy i did them twice online and when i found out that i wasn't getting a refund but that i owed money i decided to shun it and wait till i actually felt like paying the government some bullshit amount of money...then i have to stop by blockbuster to drop off two videogames that i picked up last week...i think they might be late but im pretty sure ill be fine...

...one of the songs that i love to listen to when im not having a good day...

a suburban wasteland...

2008-04-03T16:01:00.012-04:00

pretty strange title for a blog but i thought of it a couple days ago...i was heading to tyrone mall and on the other street behind my house near the park...i saw two vultures eating a dead possum on the sidewalk...now it wasn't so much seeing the dead possum because i see animals dead on the side of the road before...but it was the fact that VULTURES were picking at it...i mean how often do you see vultures...i thought it was kind of crazy...and from that i came up with the suburban wasteland name...i thought it might be a good name for a band...but i don't plan on starting a band any time soon...

any way after that i started thinking about that name...tried to think of the different things that would characterize what a suburban wasteland is...and while thinking of this and trying to park so i can go into the mall i look over and see one of the fucking dumpsters on fire...yeah...one of those huge green nasty dumpsters with flames coming from the inside...i thought that was cool...so i started taking pictures of it and when i noticed the trees starting to catch a little i was kinda hoping that the trees would go up in flames too...but they didn't...so i finally gave up and went into the mall...

monday night was the last home game of the lightning season...and God was that a sad night...not only sad but a frustrating night too...rachel got a room at the embassy...so when i got done with babysitting i headed home to get my stuff and then i made the drive to tampa (which i have to say sucks having to do hours before the game starts)...i thought gandy might be a little backed up but i got pretty lucky and beat the traffic over the bridge...ended up getting to the hotel a little after 5 and just kind of hung out till the game started...liz and her family went to the game too and we saw them during warm ups...then finally the game started...and man i swear up until about 5 minutes left the game just sucked...it was uneventful...both atlanta and our guys looked like they weren't trying...then the thrashers scored and it seemed like after that our guys just didn't care...then atlanta scored again in an open netter with maybe a minute or two left and FINALLY our guys started to care...that was when they started trying but it was just to little to late...and after that i was just mad...i was frustrated...i go to the games to see hockey and i didn't see that...instead i saw a team that i have supported all season whether they won or lost that just could care less...i appreciated what they did in the end when they came out and put the sticks in the air...but i couldn't clap for them...i was mad...yeah it sucked that we lost...i mean a fucking shut out on our last game...but it was more so that they just didn't try...i have more respect for a team who lost but gave there best in the game...and they didn't do that...

it sucks that the season went the way it did...my first official hockey season and it just went from low to high to low...i mean it started off with my favorite player dan boyle getting his wrist cut from his skate that fell during pre season and just kind of went from there...lost three of our favorite players...and plenty of losses during the third period...but i supported them...and i went to the games to cheer no matter what...but i still loved this year...i'll never forget it...i met some pretty amazing new people because of this great sport...encountered some really crazy strange fans who i will probably end up having to deal with them next season too...had some fun adventures and made so many inside jokes with the ladies from sticks and chicks...everything that happened before the games...during the games...and after the games makes me sad that the season is already over...but gets me pumped for september to come sooner...

Things I Would Like to See Next Season...

An actual Dan Boyle fight, since they are about as rare as pregnant man!

A goalie fight break out!

One of our guys laying out another playing by throwing his ass through the glass!

The team idiot from the other team score on his own goal!

One of our guys beat the shit out of a fan!

See You Next Season!

pogo sticks and porn...

2008-03-20T19:49:00.006-04:00

yesterday afternoon was pretty productive...nhung surprised me by stopin by my house...she said she wanted to go buy a pogo stick...and that she was hungry...so i got dressed and we headed out...drove up to toys-r-us over in tyrone and found it...so we tested it out in the store...i was pretty good...nhung got better after she put the pink baseball helmet on...then i found skateboards...tried to stand on one but when i got of it i almost fell...was pretty close to buying one but they were kind of expensive...nhung didn't buy the pogo stick either since that was pretty expensive too...

then we headed to macarroni grill...that place is the shit...i decided to make my own pasta...bowtie pasta with alfredo sauce and parmesean crusted chicken...so fuckin good...

then afterwards we decided to check out "sshhhh don't tell momma" which is a huge porn store in st. pete beach...never been to one before...kind of interesting...but it was fun...i guess...we wanted to go by there to try and find a video of this kid from tampa we saw on true life: i'm in the porn industry...never found the movie...but we had fun...realized that porn is pretty expensive...

we ended up heading over to best buy...nhung got the breaking benjamen cd...i picked up demetri martin and the flight of the conchords cds...and then headed back to my house...overall it was an interesting but fun evening...hope to do it again soon...maybe without the expensive porn store...a cheaper one...

my new favorite comedians are jemaine and bret...the new zealand folk duo known as flight of the conchords...i caught there show on HBO the other day and enjoyed it greatly...here's a song of theirs' about "business time"...

different names for different things...

2008-03-12T16:11:00.001-04:00

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Patches Accent

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Phish Food Chocolate Chip

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: EDubb

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Blue Platypus

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Nicole St. Petersburg

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) Nuler

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) The Teal Mountain Dew

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) Alexander James

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) Stoked Reese’s Pieces

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Elizabeth Lee

11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Kuznicki Kansas City

12. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) Summer Orchid

13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”) Apple Shorty

14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) Poppy Seed Bagel Palm

15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) The Hockey Rain Tour

shunning continues...

2008-03-06T21:33:00.000-05:00

watching the lightning game...seconds left with an empty net...oh wait...we just lost...man i feel bad for our guys...i seriously wish things could get better...not just so the games would be more fun for us...but because im sure this is taking a toll on them...the only guy i do not feel bad for is nick tarnasky...i am still shunning the team bag of deuche...and i probably will always shun him...

so spring break is this week...but like it means much to me since i don't technically go to class...both my classes are online...but the one thing i NEED to do is catch up on all the work that i have yet to do...which isn't much...but it is some pretty important stuff...i HAVE to pass these two classes...if i don't then i loose my scholarship...or maybe ill just get put on probation or something...idk...i would just rather pass them and not have to worry about loosing the scholarship...

babysitting is going well...i had to stay till 6 today but hey its not a big deal since i get some extra money...oh and another benifit of babysitting...im getting a new phone...yep...they have verizon too and i was telling them about how bad my phone has been acting up lately (not charging and the fact that i can only talk for about 20 minutes before the phone dies on me) so they are gonna give me there phone that they don't use any more...its a pink razor which is cool...but honestly i think any phone at the moment would be better then the one i have...

oh and now i have to buy a new camera...the lense on mine won't go back in even when i turn it on to try and fix it...so i could either get it fixed and deal with the fact that every time it is in my bag it ends up turning on by accident and have this happen again...or i could just save up some money and buy me a new camera...a better camera for that matter...but i can't do that till i pay my ticket...yeah i said i was gonna pay it last week but i figure as long as i don't go spending the money i have in my account...i could save most of it till i get paid next and then pay for it and still have money left over...RIGHT...yeah that's what i thought...

so my new thing that i am doing a lot now...is yelling "bang bang"...and saying "i'm charlie murphy"...well i used to do it like a year or so ago but then i just kind of stopped...but i started doing it again...it's fun...and i seem to make people laugh when i do it...

awh piss...

2008-03-05T18:25:00.000-05:00

so the taco bell near my house is closed for renovations...no chaullupas for me...at least not for awhile...then i was looking in my bag and i found the lense to my camera sticking out but it wasn't on...but now when i try to turn it on it makes a clicking noise...so im pretty sure its broken now...and what i need to figure out now is if i can get it fixed or if i should just buy a new camera with the few paychecks i get...not to sure yet...i mean i've been wanting a new camera so maybe i will just set aside some money after i pay my ticket to get a new camera...

ive got a head cold now...i don't know what i hate more...chest colds or head colds...i know my eyes can bother me every now and again...but man do they hurt more than ever...thank God for tylonol night time cold medicine...i haven't slept that good in a while...

oh...and sometime this week i need to catch up on whatever homework i need to catch up on...

the one speech i really enjoyed...

2008-02-25T23:35:00.000-05:00

"The fact that we're standing here tonight, the fact that we're able to hold this, it's just proof that no matter how far out your dreams are, it's possible, and, you know, fair play to those who dare to dream, and don't give up. This song was written from the perspective of hope, and hope, at the end of the day, connects us all, no matter how different we are." - Marketa Irglova, she was the co-winner of the oscar for best song. And I'm so glad she got to come back out and say that, she deserved it.

jesus didn't have wheels...

2008-02-20T11:20:00.001-05:00

so when i was coming home from the doctor's office today...i saw this man crossing the street...i had to take a couple takes...then i realized i needed to take a picture...

there it is...first thing i thought of though was "Jesus didn't have wheels"...after that i didn't know what else to think...

oh no...wait...i thought of this...i watched this last night on robot chicken on adult swim...

KILL BUNNY

this has nothing to do with anything except i thought it was funny...oh it does have some Jesus cameos...

300 V. Robot Chicken

peace...im going to hell now...

2008-02-14T13:28:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

so i am really getting tired of trying to blog on an effing dell computer...i have rewritten this thing three times already and i keep getting more and more irritated...i have to get blood work done today but i can't till after 2:30 because i am babysitting...and i am so hungry right now...i am very tempted to just try and do it tomorrow instead or even saturday if they are open saturday...man this sucks...any ways...the reason for this blog in the first place was because of a story i read...i had some witty/semi-funny intro before i posted the story but i don't feel like be witty any more so heres the story...

Beer Gets Seatbelt. Child Doesn't

Feb 5, 2008

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — A woman pulled over for allegedly running a red light had a 24-pack of beer strapped in with a seat belt but had a 16-month-old girl unrestrained in the back seat of her car with the toddler's mother, authorities said.

Tina D. Williams, 46, was arrested Sunday after she was pulled over in St. Augustine. She was charged with driving under the influence, child abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a valid license, a jail official said. Williams remained in the St. Johns County jail Tuesday after bail was set at $31,000. The jail did not have the name of her attorney.

A 24-pack of Busch beer was strapped in the passenger-side seat belt, according to an arrest report.

The girl was in the back seat with 20-year-old Amber Tedrick, who is the toddler's mother. It was not clear if she would face any charges, but the child was released to her care, according to The Florida Times-Union.

Williams said she didn't know why the child wasn't restrained.

In a purse belonging to Williams, a deputy also found two metal pipes commonly used to smoke drugs, authorities said.

Williams refused to take a breath test, the report said.

Information from: The Florida Times-Union, http://www.jacksonville.com

so yeah...that basically sounds like something you would hear to come out of florida...and with that i strongly think florida should consider adopting this sign to display to the idiotic morons who think they are parents...

good grief...

2008-02-13T11:01:00.000-05:00

so apparently miley cyrus is a bad influence...yeah all because in her movie she happens to not be wearing a seat belt in the back seat of a car...so she has been dubbed a bad influence...honestly...i remember britney spears and christina aguilera back when they were starting off and as they grew up the less clothes they wore...good grief people are idiots...they have to complain about something though...i mean everybody usually is complaining about something...it just sucks that this kind of bullshit gets published when there are other more important things to complain about...and i don't think it should be about some 15 year old girl who people are trying to ruin...it seems like people want to see her have a down ward spiral and turn into the next britney...lohan or hilton...which is pretty awful that people have now come to a point that they would rather see a person self-destruct then succeed...here's the story...

i hate mayonnaise...i mean SERIOULSY can't stand the stuff...i can't even look at it out of the jar or a packet...i can't look at people putting it on their food or dipping their food in it...why bring this up...i was watching spongebob and some guy was downing a bottle of mayo...EEEEEEHHHHHHHHHH...i couldn't watch it anymore...i had chills...

no nathan today...poor kid has an ear infection which is why he was having such a rough day yesterday...and barb has strep...which im hoping i don't get since it has been going around...hannah has it too...so im crossing my fingers that i don't pick up either ear infection or strep...

watching the original posideon adventure and i just realized something about the original film that i have never noticed before...the camera isn't steady...it rocks back and forth or up and down like you are really on a ship...which is kind unsettling...it makes me kind of sick to watch it...but i don't know how i haven't noticed this before...any who...tyler perry's why did i get married came out yesterday...i put it on our list on netflix and it came in yesterday...such a funny movie...i saw it when it was in theatres and it was seriously so funny...i mean it had some pretty serious moments...i think it did a great job at portraying people...tyler perry knows how to write...but overall it was good movie...definitely worth seeing again...

i thought this was funny...

oh and by the bys...the writer's strike is over...so that means tv should be getting back to normal...even though the season is almost over at least the shows will have season finales...

okay...im done now...

writer's block...

2008-02-10T18:34:00.000-05:00

when it comes to me and getting my school work done...i was gonna wake up at 11 to start...scratch that to try and start my essay which was technically due friday...i thought it would be essay to bust out since i knew what i wanted to write about and i had did something of an outline to help me...but this morning i decided to wake up at 12 instead of 11...and even though i did my outline it isn't really helping...i haven't written an essay who i don't how long and i have writters block...i don't think i have enough information to write it...i don't even think i have enough bull shit to finish it either...

but i still found a way to come on here to write instead of getting my essay together...and the things that sucks more is that even when i get done with my essay i still have to read my chapter and do a my response for that...which i honestly don't know how i am gonna do that when i am practically falling asleep right now...

i was thinking about going to the florida state fair today but i now i don't think i am gonna get to go...i might go next saturday since i will be getting my unemployment money friday so maybe i will be able to go then...i have never been and it would be nice to get to go this year...

...im tired still...