Sunday blues

My weekend has flown by so fast it is disgusting. I went out for a work get together on Friday night and I was slightly buzzing and I talked and talked and made an ass out of myself- it was great. The next day I had my family come up and we went to a relative's high school graduation party. Then I had my niece spend the night and we ran all over town this morning and afternoon. I'm going to break down the "world" news that happened this week.

I couldn't believe the news that Kenny Chesney and Renee Zelweiger got married. It was too too weird. In fact, I still can't believe it- huh? I am going to give it 18 months- unless she gets pregnant then maybe 20 months. It would probably be hard for her to get pregnant though since she doesn't have any fat on her body.

The finale to Amazing Race was good- I was happy that Uchenna and Joyce won- I still wanted Rahb and Ambur to win. (I know that's not how they spell them). I was pretty sure that they would, but oh well....

The finale to Survivor is on tonight and I am up to watch it with my mom- I hope that Tom or Ian win. It will probably be Jen or Katie and I won't be happy.

I watched Closer last week- strange- I enjoyed it, but mainly because it was so sexual. Oh and don't forget Jude Law- he is a total siren. I might even watch Alfie just because he is so yummy. I also watched Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. It was alright- I think Jim Carrey can be funny in anything though- I mean... look at Me, Myself, and Irene- that blew.

I have got to go because I am going to watch Survivor and eat some meatloaf.

Sideways Smideways

Oh my God I'm back again-
I was going to come up with a creative lead in to the Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise thing- but I was too sickened to come up with anything. In my mind I hear conversations between them and I think that that is why I am particularly annoyed by the 'romance'. Everytime I start watching Dawson's Creek I get so bothered by her voice- and he is just as bad. Wow- I had a real break through just now. 'Dawson I like you but I love Pacey' and then I hear 'You complete me/Show me the money!' no wonder I am sickened by it.(I couldn't come up with actual dialogue from the show- because I didn't want to)

Anyway--I also saw Sideways a couple weeks ago and I was not impressed. I love Paul Giamotti (sorry about spelling) but I thought this was his least impressive movie. The storyline is something I've seen a lot of in real life, admittedly with new wine information. I have seen it happen tons of time where a guy will have everything going for him but still have that desire to fuck it up by fucking. Anyway, maybe I missed something... but I don't think so.

My friend Dayna had to have a trip to SD a couple weeks ago because of a funeral- and selfish me I was so happy to see her. She came up to Mitchell Monday at 9:30 PM and left at 2:30PM on Tuesday. We went out to the bar at 11:00 PM and got back to my apartment at 6:30 AM -we went to the Brickhouse and ended up going out for a poker game after it closed with the employees. I was dee-runk- and man it sucked- I felt so bad Tuesday. I wish I could have had more time to see her- but I'm saving up my money for Las Vegas!

I 'm going to go- later

Confessions of a Thriftaholic

Why do I go to thrift shops? I just buy stuff I really don't need, same with any of my buying I suppose except I spend less... Anyway I really need to stop buying furniture though because I think I have enough to fill a small house. I just love fixing things up and it is so easy to slap on a coat of paint and make it pretty. Last weekend I ended up getting a unit for my closet sized bathroom- one that goes over the toilet tank and then I got a medium sized shelf with drawers that I painted and put on top of a dresser- it only cost fifteen dollars.

Another weakness that I have at thrift shops is books- I love getting books- I have so many just sitting on my shelfs that it is sickening. I was proud of getting 'The True and Outstanding Adventures of the Hunt sisters' for 99 cents at Savers. I'm reading it now and it is pretty good- I am sure I will be balling soon.

I need to get going back to SF tonight- sounds like there is some thunder going on....!

I do need to mention how great The Amazing Race and Survivor have been. Love, love, love Rob- at least on the show as a character- hell I probably would have hated him in high school- but he really makes the show fun. The one thing about the show that is hard to watch and yet entertaining is how much the old people are getting the tar beat out of them by the experience. It is exactly like a car accident- you can't look away.

And Survivor- I can't believe they let the tribe dwindle down- I love it! They can claim that this is the only time it has ever happened, but in truth it probably would have happened a couple of times in previous seasons but production always switched them up. I am totally hoping that Tom keeps staying on- mainly I admit due to his accent- but also because he kicks ass.

I went out to Falls Park for the first warm weather time yesterday- it was beautiful. Can't wait for summer.......

How far is White Castle from SF?

After a horrible winter storm this Thursday/Friday- I rented a couple of movies and got a pizza. I had gotten stuck in my parking lot before work and I managed to get stuck in the same place coming back from work- the first time I got out by myself and the second time I needed help. So then I got to unwind and watch Harold and Kumar go to White Castle and I loved it- perfect stupid comedy. I also realized I love Kumar. I about died during the weed montage.

Anyway at about 1:30 I decided to head to Brookings because I thought I was going to go out tonight. I get in my car to go and surprise I'm stuck- stupid fucking snow and crappy tires! But- I was so proud of myself I got out by myself- I got cardboard and managed to get myself free. Makes you feel like MaGyver...

I am doing some laundry and I'm going to head home- I spent the afternoon hanging out with my youngest niece. Something that has totally made me sick is the abduction and murder of the little girl Jessica. When they showed the pictures of her it looks just like my pictures of Taylor and it breaks my heart. I feel so bad for her grandparents.

Anyway now that I'm crying I'm going to go- I also rented 28 Days Later and this time I will will will watch it.

Blah Blah Blah....

Hello- I was desperately sick last weekend. I went home on Friday and knew I needed to go to the clinic- so I knew I really wasn't well. I thought I might have Influenza because I work in a germ factory and we had a child who had it. Turns out I didn't have it- thankfully- but I did have either bronchitis or walking pnuemonia and possibly sinus infection. He prescribed medication that fought the lot of it. I felt so miserable and more alone than I have felt in a long time. I had a temp of at least 102.4 (on a not very reliable thermometer) and I had terrible chills. All I had to comfort me was my cat. Anyway I finally feel like a person. I went to 'Finding Neverland' yesterday. You know you are really not 'into' a movie when all you can focus on are the actresses' hair and how Johnny Depp can possibly look so young at 40. I can't say that I didn't enjoy it or cry- I cry at Werther's commericals for god sake! It was a very short movie and I think that they could have filled out the characters a little more- I know that it is based on real people- but it is a movie- pretend that Barrie actually had an affair with the mother. Mainly I think I am just frustrated with all entertainment lately.

Gilmore Girls has been good- I would die for someone to come to my door and kiss me like Luke did- ahhh.... Anyway- I am dedicating next weekend to going out. Even if I don't want to- I will go out! I have massive amounts of laundry that I am dropping off at my parents- I have no energy to find and sit at a laundarmat (sorry for the spelling). I plan on going home before it gets too late.

I'm in a hurry, and don't know why.....

I hate when I feel so rushed and unsatisfied. Really I don't need to do everything and have everything work perfectly for me.... But why do the things I really want to work turn to shit? I'm just curious. The computer is doing alright today- but now the printer has broke down.

oh well- just up for the night- laundry, family, and I was maybe going to go out with friends- but that didn't happen. So now I'm sitting in the basement, freezing my ass off, and bored out of my mind.

On to talking about shows- I hadn't mentioned 'Project Runway'- but I became a fan of it about midway through. On Wednesday was the finale- and it was good. I really didn't care for Kara Saun or her designs- frankly I think she was just doing what her job currently is-- costume designing. I love Jay, not so much his final designs, but his personality was/is refreshing. Wendy Pepper- as 'vicious' and 'backstabbing' as everyone found her- I could relate to... I mean hello! it is a reality/contest show. Ever since the first Survivor people have been coming up with strategies for those things. I thought her designs were commercially good- and I don't think you should be belittled just because the clothes are well tailored. But hell- I don't know anything about fashion.

The Gilmore Girls are breaking my heart- in a good way- I hope that it continues to be good and that they don't string us along for too long. I sometimes think I should go on a chat room to talk about GG- but I like to feel that the show is made for just me. I don't want someone else's opinions ruining it for me. I would be a happy person if I could live in that show. It packs the right level of intelligence and wit. I really wish that I could start a course on the show- Gilmore 101- to guide the uneducated.

Survivor is eh- alright I guess- I think I am watching it out of habit still- but it can still hook me. I am looking forward to the new Amazing Race with Amber and Boston Rob- ummm- I can't wait for his accent to sink in.... I'm feeling all warm just thinking about it.

I picked up a Darwin Awards book at Goodwill and I absolutely loved it- I am really hoping the next one goes to Paris Hilton- at first she was just annoying- but I'm getting so sick of her- I just hope she doesn't procreate.

The Oscars are on tomorrow- and I can't cheer for anything really because my movie watching this year hasn't been so solid. I didn't want to see Ray or The Aviator. And I haven't gotten around to Sideways or Million Dollar Baby (which I'm not so certain I want to see). I do plan on going to 'Finding Neverland' this week- probably on Wednesday. I plan on crying my eyes out.

I was just about to publish this when I realized I forgot to talk about the BTK killer, who was arrested in Kansas. For the ones that haven't read about it yet- he was a Cub Scout leader. Well, hopefully he isn't gay, because they tend to frown on that (that is sarcasm and a bad joke). And with that I shall say goodnight.....

I am a snob

I hate explaining things that I think are common knowledge to everyone. I think that makes me a complete snob, but at the same time I work with 3 and 4 year olds everyday and when someone seems as clueless as them I get annoyed. Anyway- right now I am transferring my family's home videos to DVD. I am starting out with the ones from last year at Easter and I think they are so funny. How much difference a year makes. I can't wait until they are all on the DVD and I can take it home and watch when I miss them. I also have new footage from last weekend of Samantha walking about seven solo steps.

I am up for the weekend and I don't know why, but it is kind of nice. I am trying to forget about Monday and the shit holiday. I may type more tomorrow...