Monthly Archives: January 2011

Birthday Fun

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It’s my birthday!!  One of my friends jokingly reminded me to write it all down.  As if!

Well, I’m one more year closer to 30.  Eek!  Actually, I’m just a year away now.  They say if 30 bothers you, then 40 won’t.  40′s gonna be awesome, then. 

I know, I know, my older readers will say, “Oh, please, 29′s not old.”  But, there will be younger readers thinking, “Like, OMG, 29?  She’s like ancient.”  I’m aiming for those just like me who are looking down the tunnel toward 30 and realizing that dang, that light’s bright and there’s not much tunnel left.  But, really, it’s okay.

I’m not going to reminisce about my twenties yet…I’m not done with them, but I will tell any of you in position that I empathize. 

Anyway, how have I spent my birthday, you wonder?  Well, I’ve gotten an oil change.  I gassed the car up because Texas is supposed to be hit with a nasty ice storm in the next couple of days.  I’ve talked to both sets of grandparents, and that’s always fun.  I’ve gotten lots of b-day wishes from friends (you guys rock!).  I applied for a freelance blogging job.  Oh, and I did this:

A friend posted a fun thing on Facebook today (my FB friends can find the pic and instructions on my page).  Basically, you go to Wikipedia, click “random” and that’s your band title, then you go to a quotes site and pick “random” to get a quote that you take a portion of and that’s your band’s first single.  Then you go to Flickr’s Creative Commons and borrow a photo, put it all together with an editor and ka-chow!  It’s your imaginary album cover for your imaginary band’s imaginary first single.

Mark my words, if I ever form a band, this will be its name and first single. 

What?  It’s my birthday.  I’ll create fake bands if I want to. :P

Thanks to all for the birthday wishes, if I haven’t had a chance to say thank you yet.  Love you!!

xoxo

My Favorite!

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Have you SEEN this movie?????  I know it’s been out for quite some time, but I just watched it again this weekend [for like the ga-jillionth time], and I have to say that I just love it.

Poster image from Wikipedia

Seriously, there is NOTHING I dislike about this movie.  It’s fabulous.  There is really no way I could narrow down my music and book choices in that hypothetical situation “If you were on a deserted island and only had one _____, which would it be?” [thank goodness for iPods and Kindles, right?!] but, seriously, if I had just one DVD, and that’s the only one I’d ever be able to watch, this would be it. 

The panoramic scenes are amazing, the warfare is authentic; there’s courage, chivalry, a little romance, the music is outstanding, and the actors just floor me every time I see it.  I get chills from the soundtrack and my favorite lines/scenes.  It’s just amazing.

So, if you haven’t seen The Last of the Mohicans, grab it on Netflix (or wherever) and watch it!!  It’s amazing!

If you can’t say something nice, list it in a bullet point:

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Do you remember the movie Bambi?  Yeah, that one with the deer whose mommy gets shot, and you cry every time you see it.  Of course you do.  Well, then, you’ll remember Thumper, that cute little gray bunny.  You may or may not remember the line I’m about to refer to, but you’ve heard it everywhere regardless - we all have: “If you can’t say somethin’ nice, don’t say anything at all.”

I’m glad it’s Sunday.  That means its a new week, and somehow, I’ve come to the start of this new week with my tongue still intact, despite all the biting of it I did this week. 

Well, my friends, I’m just going to vent here.  Not about something that happened, not about anyone in particular – because most of the things I wanted to say would have been to complete strangers.  I’m suddenly reminded of Meg Ryan’s character in You’ve Got Mail, wherein she wishes she can say the perfect comeback in the moment…and then when she finally does, she regrets it.  Well, friends, here they are: the comebacks I would have liked to have voiced, but didn’t. 

Here, they’re harmless, they’re kinda funny, and now they’ll just be floating along in cyberspace.

None of this is directed at you, my readers, so please DO NOT take it personally.  Anywho, here are some of the very snarky – and probably quite rude – comments I have been tempted to say, text, email, or shout this week…but didn’t.  See, I have to deal with irritating people and situations too…trust me, you’re not the only one. ;)

  • Oh, Captain Obvious, where have you been all my life?!
  • I hope I’m as cool as you, when I’m old and crusty (said to an old dude who clearly thought way too highly of himself in his cherry red Audi, designer sunglasses – we’re talking a pair with gold on them – Armani-esque suit, and his irritation at my only driving 75 in a 65).
  • Wow.  Just…w-o-w. <–Love that and I think that one a lot. Don’t you?
  • Next time, I’ll shoot lower. (My reference to the smart-a remark: “Shoot lower, sheriff, they’re ridin’ Shetlands.”)
  • What about that statement made you think (A) I want your sympathy; (B) I care that you’ve been ill; (C) we’re friends?  (I SOOOOOOO wanted to text this the other day to someone I really don’t like, in response to something he texted me.  But I didn’t.  You win more bees with honey…)

Anyway, here’s hoping for a less-irritating week and more charitable thoughts.  I’ll try to be better!  Happy Sunday all! :D