RANDOM NOTIONS

• I love those little bunnies!!! All that sarcasm is good for the soul:)
• Nobody worry, but I think I'm ready to start my next semester already. I am not very good at having extra time....
• Went to the movie gallery this afternoon to rent a movie....FINALLY, they have a copy of Fast and Furious....it's a new movie and they only have like 15 copies...WTF??? I know Bridgeport is not a huge city or anything, but 15 copies? Really people?
• I love those movies....all of them.
  
• I really need a hair cut/color...i'm only 27 and I found a grey hair!!! NOT COOL!
• I used to think people were crazy when they said that they didn't feel their age...the closer I get to thirty, the more I realize they might have been on to something.
• Hello. My name is KRP and I am addicted to Facebook!
• I don't know what is so fascinating about it......
• Anyone watch Trueblood? I love that show!!! It is quite graphic, but worth it.
• Sometimes I wonder if I am ever going to get out of school. I just changed my major...again...but that was decided mostly to get me out of school faster!

SOME OF MY FAVE "FLAIR" FROM FACEBOOK

This is how I've always felt:)

This one reminds me of Facebook:)

This is what I really want to put in my will:)

No one has ever called me normal....and I like it that way:)

RANDOM NOTIONS

• I am finally back in Leonard...only to return to Bridgeport on Sunday...I think....man, I am tired of being in my tiny little truck.
• I had to come home and start filling out paperwork to get back into A&M-Commerce. I sure hope my GPA is back up to a suitable number. If not...I think I might screeeeeaaaamm.
• Now I just have to request all my transcripts.....normal people have one or two request...I have four!!
• The summer session I just completed kicked my butt....but I am proud to say that I aced astronomy after failing it the first time....again...I hate UNT!!
• I miss being in Bridgeport, but I want to finish school...and I can't seem to keep it together in Bridgeport. So Leonard it is, I guess.
• I emailed the bookstore about when they would be back at the Sulphur Springs Campus to buy back books....they said they weren't coming because they are paying wholesale for them and it wasn't worth it....I wonder if they asked everyone they screwed if that extra 60 or so dollars in their pocket would be worth it...cuz I could have used it....
• Which brings me to this fact....if they are only paying us back wholesale prices, I assume that's what they paid for the book when they ordered it....their website says I am only getting about about thirty dollars per book...I paid 150 for each book....which means they made a 120 profit off each book....what a rip-off
• and they think it's not cost efficient for them to drive an hour to buy back the books....
• Sorry, about that rant...had to do it....
• Well gotta go...phone people are here to bury our line....they're gonna disconnect me for now:)

RANDOM NOTIONS

• We're getting ready for a garage sale this coming weekend. At first, extra money seems like a great idea. But then you start adding up how much work goes into it compared to the pay-off...is it really worth it? I certainly hope so.
• I have a couple of things that I'm going to sell in the sale, but I don't really think I'm gonna make that much money off it.
• I hope I get to go golfing when I go to Bridgeport. It kinda just depends on how much homework I have left to do that week since it will be my last week of school.
• I unpacked the last of my boxes today from the move. I have way too much stuff...I could put it in the garage sale, but I'm not sure anyone else would want it. I could throw it away, but I'm not sure I can make myself do it. I'm not really a pack rat, but there are a few certain things I just can't bring myself to trash.
• I have a 10 page marketing plan due before the 9th of July and I have no idea where to begin. This is one of the downfalls of online classes. If anyone reads this that might have some advice, please help. I'm not real sure what I'm doing.

RANDOM NOTIONS

• Michael Jackson passed away last night. I didn't see that coming. However, I did see a report this morning that said it wasn't quite as unexpected as it seemed.
• VH1 is doing a Michael Jackson Video Tribute. I wasn't exactly a die hard Jackson fan, but he did have a few songs that I liked. I think I liked his videos more than anything.
• This has been a crazy week for deaths in Hollywood. MJ, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and I think someone told me Walter Kronkite isn't doing so well.
• My summer classes are kicking my butt. They're intense. I knew that online classes have twice as much work, but I think I forgot to factor in the length of the semester. Since it's a summer session, it's twice the work, crammed into four weeks. Not cool.
• Took my nephew to see Transformers 2 on Wednesday. I'm going to have to go see it again. He's young, so I kind of expected a little bit of talking. But wow, he talked the entire time. And what I didn't expect was the TWO bathroom trips in the middle of all the action sequences. I have taken him to movies before and we didn't have this problem.
• I also think that this Transformer movie was not as appropriate for younger viewers as the first one was. It had much, much more bad language, and as my nephew said, it's much scarier for young kids.
• I almost got up and took him out of the theater. I thought he was going to cry.
• I can't wait until August to see the GI Joe movie. I used to watch the cartoon. I kinda like these cartoon made movies.
• I have been feeling like I've been neglecting my blog. But the last two weeks have been so busy that when I do get a moment at the end of the day, I'm just too beat to try and figure out something to post. And I don't see an end to the madness anytime soon!!
• I'd better get back to my homework, or I'm never gonna get it done.

MISS ME???

It's been a few days since I've even seen a computer, much less had time to sit and type something. We have moved to our house in Leonard, but there is no internet there yet, so I am having to drive once a day back to Sulphur Springs to use the internet for my online classes. It doesn't leave much time for stuff like this blog. So, I promise to start posting again soon. Our internet won't be hooked up until Friday and I am going out of town until Sunday. So, I suppose, it will be Monday before I can really get back into it. I feel like I've been neglecting you guys. I'll catch up...it's a promise.

NOTIONS-THURSDAY

• Another round of crazy storms hit North Texas last night. Have I ever told you guys just how terrified I am of thunderstorms? Some people think it's ridiculous, but to all those people, I KNOW there is something that scares all of us. My scary thing is storms. I'll deal with yours, you deal with mine.
• They finally fired Miss California. I was wondering how long it would take them.
• My dog is also scared of thunderstorms and everytime it thunders loud enough to wake her up, she jumps up growling and barking at it. I didn't get much sleep last night.
• I wonder how many people have to be shown on tv being plucked out of their sinking cars before the idiots of the world will realize, "hmmm, maybe I shouldn't drive through this deep, rushing water crossing the road." I'm with Silicone Alley on this one, I think. Well, we should at least make them wait a few minutes to think about their poor decision.
• Today, I announce that I officially HATE astronomy. My online lab is something straight out of the 80's computer generation. I might as well be working on a Commodore 64.
• I think maybe I should have thought about it a little more before I signed up for an accelerated science class.
• I just found out that the new house won't have the internet until the 19th. This is bad, considering I am required to log in daily for participation grades in both classes, and considering that the moving company is coming Saturday the 13th to move everything out of this house...meaning I'll be camping out in the old house, sleeping on the floor, no tv, no chairs, no dishes for food.
• If I had my financial aid yet, I might take off to Bridgeport and just do my classes from there, but I don't get that until next wednesday.
• I went to a little Mexican food restaurant last night called Molina's. I've been there several times before. It's located in Commerce, Tx, just behind the A&M campus. It has great food there, but last night I tried the Pechuga Milanesa. It was delicious. So, if you ever find yourself in Commerce, find this restaurant. I will warn you, the front part of it is a bar, so if you go at night, it might be a bit rowdy, but its safe.
• I have to dring decaf tea today, since all the regular tea has been packed. I find it to be a little like coffee. If it's decaf, what is the point? Give me the good stuff.
• Well, it's back to Marketing for me.

KINDA COOL

I found this link on my twitter page. h/t to aplusk

ZACH MORRIS RETURNS!!!

If you grew up in the 90's, you probably remember the show "Saved by the Bell." Late Night's Jimmy Fallon is pushing for a reunion and last night Mark-Paul Gosselar appeared on his show in character as none other than Zack Morris. It was funny and reminiscent all at the same time. Can't get the video to load so here is the link to the video on NBC's website.

NOTIONS-MONDAY

• I HATE MOVING!!!!


• Okay, now that I've got that out of my system...


• Got my Astronomy I books today. Also logged into the online course for the first time today. All I can say is oh, my.


• I hope the Marketing Class I'm enrolled in isn't as indepth as the Astronomy class is.


• I have one more bedroom to paint in Leonard. Somehow, I have to paint it between the time the pest control guy sprays it, and when they start laying the carpet.
• I still have a cold. I'm at that point where I don't really feel bad anymore, but I don't feel anywhere near good yet, either.
• I'm not sure how often I'll be able to post now that my classes have started; which, really sucks, because, when I don't post, I miss being able to express my thoughts.
• Going to see the Hangover tonight. My brother went to see it yesterday and decided that it was so funny that he wants to see it again, and he's making me go with him. (He's not really making me, but it makes me feel better about spending money I shouldn't).
• My dog has been kind of whiny lately. I hope there is nothing wrong with her. Sometimes she just gets like that.
• We're gonna start packing up stuff tonight, too. So far we've been moving stuff out of the storage building and garage. Now it's time to start moving the inside stuff. Can't wait for that (in case it doesn't come across, that's sarcasm)
• I guess I'd better get to work on my school stuff now before I get caught blogging:)

Edit: Just got home from seeing "The Hangover." I have to say it's one of the funniest movies I've seen in quite some time. Those of you who know me, know that I am not into those comedies that I call "stupid funny." You know, where it's not really comedic, it's just stupid. People confuse stupid with funny alot these days, but not this movie. It was truly funny. I would recommend everyone go see this movie. Keep in mind, it is rated R and so if you are easily offended by foul language, nudity, or sexual content you'll probably want to skip out on this movie night. If you're not easily offended, I think you'll like it.

FUNNY FUNNY STUFF...

You have to watch it all the way through for the pay off...it's worth it:)


Painful Slap Prank In Classroom - Watch more Funny Videos

I LOVE THIS SONG...

SINCE THEY HAVEN'T BEEN DAILY, LET'S JUST CALL THEM NOTIONS...

• It's been a crazy two days, and the next week and a half isn't looking any better. I have been informed that the official move all our crap date has been set for the 13th. Two big burly men will show up and take everything we own to Leonard. One Day. WTF??? That's a week and one day away. Although, I must say how nice it is that someone else will be actually moving the heavy stuff...
• And then I look around at all the knick knacks my mother has collected and I get BG's tired head.
• On a daily basis I am amazed that people in the U.S. actually have the balls to call what they speak English.
• I am really liking this new show on USA called Royal Pains.
• I think my dog is insane. Are there test for that?
• I think I'm starting to officially be over farm town. Maybe.
• There is a Chinese Buffet that we ate at last night. It's the first Chinese buffet that I have ever visited that had hotdogs, french fries, and chicken nuggets.
• I went to pick up my books today for the two classes I'm enrolled to take this summer. WTF???? Do they think college students have limitless money or what? For one book...ONE BOOK...it cost $169. Are you kidding me??? The other one that I need is only $128 (not much better) but the class also requires a companion workbook that cost another $20. That's over $300 for books for just two classes. What a rip-off!!! I have bought collectors series books cheaper than that.
• Sorry...I just had to rant about that for a moment.
• I am exhausted...it's off to bed for me...

DAILY NOTIONS-TUESDAY

• I just read that the Bruno/Eminem thing at the MTV Movie Awards was somewhat staged. I don't know if Eminem knew exactly what was going to happen, but it was said that he actually consented to be part of the stunt.
• Such a let-down.
• I have to start painting a couple of the rooms in the house in Leonard starting tomorrow. While it is kind of a chore, I really enjoy stuff like that. However, there is no electricity or water at the house, so that is gonna suck.
• The news this morning said that they found parts of the plane that disappeared this morning. That is so sad.
• Apparently, there were two Americans on the plane. A man and his wife that had moved to Rio. The man was supposedly a geologist for Devon.
• I watched part of a tv show on the tru tv channel last night called Repo Man. I don't know if I would do that for a living. Those people are CRAZY.
• One of my guilty pleasure tv shows is TMZ. I know I shouldn't, but I love that show.
• I'm trying to start eating better and exercising. I hate the word diet. It strikes fear in the heart of a food lover like me.
• My dog is sooooo lazy. She wakes up around 8:30am every morning. I take her out to do her business and then she goes back inside, snuggles under my covers, and sleeps until after lunch.
• Tonight is my night to cook, so I'm taking the easy way out. It's shake'n'bake...and I helped!
• I likes me some Black Eyed Peas (the band not the food) but their new single "Boom, Boom, Pow" is kind of out there. I really like their older stuff much better.
• I had two followers follow me on twitter trying to sell me something. I posted a tweet that said, "if you are following me to sell me something, don't bother." I promptly lost two followers. Funny.
• There are several movies coming out this year that I can't wait to see. I guess I need to get me a movie buddy because my family is tired of going with me. A date to the movies would be better, but I'm not gonna push my luck. However, if you're interested you can reach me at.....haha, just trickin' ya.
• No, really, I can't wait to see the sequel to Transformers, New Moon, GI Joe, Public Enemy, My Sister's Keeper...there are just too many....
• My cousin is getting married tomorrow night and it's looking like I'm not going to make it. In case I don't make it to the ceremony, "Congratulations Anthony and Carra. I wish you guys the best of luck."
• I have a wedding shower to go to this weekend, too. I still haven't been shopping for that.
• Someone just invited me to play Farkle last night on Facebook. Man, that game is just as addicting as the Farm Town app. I'm going to have to give one up....I might need rehab.
• I have a feeling this is going to be another slow week for the blog.

DAILY NOTIONS-MONDAY

• The moving officially begins today. We are moving back to the house in Leonard. I know...you've probably never heard of it. I hadn't either until my mother moved there a few years ago. For those of you from Wise County...think Paradise...minus the stop light, but add a couple places to eat.
• Watched the MTV Movie Awards last night. I'm 27 and still loved the Twilight Book Series. I liked the movies, but being the bookworm that I am, I liked the books much better. Don't get me wrong, I still can't wait until the sequel "New Moon" comes out in November. They showed the first "Sneak Peak" on the show last night...I think it has the potential to be better than the first.
• How do you get the job of movie critic. I am sure that's my dream job. I am such a film fan my family and friends hate going to the movies with me. Anyone got a job opening for an inexperienced movie fan? I'm game.
• I just watched the Prez speak about GM filing for bankruptcy this morning. That guy holds a press conference for EVERYTHING. I support the President of the USA, but do we really have to have a press conference every time he pees?
• It has begun. Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent has checked herself into a medical facility for...wanna guess..."exhaustion."
• I would like to stop hearing the debates on whether or not Adam Lambert is gay. So what if he is or isn't? The guy can sing his butt off. That kind of REAL talent doesn't come along often, so let's just enjoy the music.
• I saw Night @ the Museum 2 Saturday night. It was funny. I know that many people haven't liked it as well as the first, but I liked it. Funny stuff.
• My favorite part of the whole movie wasn't even a comedic moment. It was the part where Abraham Lincoln leans down and tells Stiller's character "A house divided against itself cannot stand." With presidential controversy at levels that I've never seen before, it kinda made me think. Americans should remember words from presidents past.
• I've been thinking about starting another blog. I love to write, but I've always done it privately....never tried to publish it or anything like that...Maybe I'll write my next one in blog form, just to kind of gauge the reaction to it. This could be a good idea...or it could blow up in my face...don't really know.
• Notions are kind of lacking today.

Edit: Forgot to mention....Dallas City Arts festival is scheduled for June 12-14. The Art Cars mentioned in one of my earlier post will be there on Saturday and Sunday. I encourage you to go see these vehicles. Plus, it's likely that there will be many more there than was in Eureka Springs, since Dallas is much larger and more accessible. Check it out!!!

BRUNO VS. EMINEM

You know...there are not many people in this world that scare me. And I'm not sure that I would be scared of Eminem if I met him. However, I would not consider this a smart move. Some might say it was scripted, but I think not, and here's why....

A. You can't tell from the video but when I was watching it live, Eminem yells, "Oh, F&$# No" and it was not bleeped. Considering all other profanity was bleeped during the night, I'm led to believe it wasn't planned...Not by Em anyway

B. The stunt was a lead in to an award given to Zac Efron for something like Best Male Performance...and even he didn't exactly realize they were giving an award because of the commotion.

C. You can't fake that level of anger. Not to mention, even though I love Em as a rapper, but come on, did anyone see 8 mile? I don't remember it winning any great acting awards. Sorry Em.

So in case you missed it, here's a video of the incident. It was funny...but at a certain point I wondered if this would turn into another brawl on live television and lead to further censur from the great tv leaders.

DAILY NOTIONS-FRIDAY

• I just realized that I skipped Thursdays posting. My bad.
• I was watching the FOX News Channel this morning when I watched a report on the prisons in California. Dear Lord, If I ever have to go to prison, please guide me to the California State Prison system. They get three hots and a cot, some aroma therapy, spa sessions, and yoga, Amen. Geesh, what a waste.
• They also had a story about life-size "real dolls." They are anatomically correct female dolls/companions. WTF???? The dolls are involved in a legal battle.
• I'm becoming more and more worried about the mind state of some people.
• I find myself getting sucked into the news lately. As a point, I try not to watch some news shows simply because they are more entertainment than informational, but I can't seem to help myself.
• Moving to Leonard, Tx soon...Again...it's a quiet, sleepy little town with little or no crime. It doesn't even have a stoplight. I'm gonna miss Wal-Mart the most...
• Plus I don't look forward to moving AGAIN.
• Facebook farmtown is addicting.
• I've been neglecting twitter lately. I should post something there today.
• That's it for now. Maybe I'll think of something later and add it.

FOUND IT...TXT MSG GLSRY

Oh, my. Now, what I want to know is, how do you know when someone is trying to say "bye bye babe" or "boring beyond belief" when they txt BBB?

THE BLOGOSSARY

So, I was reading a fellow bloggers post today, and I wondered what something meant. I like to look it up when I come across something that stumps me. I came across this when I googled h/t. It's a glossary for blog speak. Do they have one of these for texting? I sure do get some strange text messages sometimes.

CRESCENT HOTEL-EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

Now this is what I wanted to see when I took the tour of the hotel. This is an investigation by TAPS. You know them from the sci-fi show "Ghost Hunters." This is just a small clip of some of the things they found when they investigated.



Check out the Crescent Hotel's website for some cool pictures taken by people on the tours. See them here.

ART CAR FESTIVAL

Here are a few pics of the art cars we saw while in Eureka Springs. Be sure to check out the video at the end of my favorite art car.

The Guitar Car

The Camera Van (it has it's own website here).

The Space Shuttle Van

And last but not least, my favorite art car had moving parts and music. It's called "The Sashimi Tabernacle Choir" art car. Here's a video of it from an Art Car Festival in Austin...couldn't find one from Eureka Springs.

DAILY NOTIONS-WEDNESDAY

• Whew...Finally home for a while. I like to travel, but I'm not so sure that my tiny little truck is my preferred means. And no vehicle is really ideal if you're going to be driving for more than a few hours. I wouldn't mind not getting into a car for a few days.
• We arrived in Arkansas on friday afternoon and I decided to hang out with my brother, his fiance and her friends. After driving for 7 hours, I went with them to the Crescent Hotel there in Eureka Springs. It's said to be haunted. You can stay there, or like us, you can stay somewhere much cheaper and then pay $18 to take a tour of the place. It's five stories (including the basement) and the sign for the tour says two hours of extensive walking. It was more like two hours of extensive lectures. It was kind of boring and slightly awkward. I know it would have been cheezy, but common, rattle some chains or something.
• Before the tour we ate at a place called the Rowdy Beaver. My chicken alfredo was delicious, but my mom and stepdad thought it wasn't so good.
• My mother has a GPS that she paid an arm and a leg for a year or so ago. I still insist on printing out directions on mapquest. I don't really trust the GPS since the last time we used it the darn thing sent us all over the place and we ended up in the wrong spot. It was right on this time, but the mountains were not a place I planned on getting stranded.
• Some people call them mountains, some call them big hills. I'm not sure, but they were extremely pretty.
• I wanted to write about the Art Cars they had there for the weekend, but I think it deserves it's own post. I also found a video for one that I want to post, so look for that soon.
• I had the pull out couch at the cottage we rented. It's been a long time since I slept on one, and I hope it's a long time before I have to again.
• We saw a lot of motorcycles there. They had some kind of Harley Davidson thing going on somewhere on the other side of town. Call me crazy, but I was a little shaky driving a car up the curvy side of that mountain. No way you'd get me on a motorcycle up there.
• My brother's wedding was so pretty. They just had a small ceremony with just their family and the wedding party (maid of honor and best man). It was held at Angel at Rose Hall. It rained that morning, but cleared up just in time for the wedding.
• Congrats to Chris and Erica. The only advice I can give (since I'm not married) is don't listen to other people's advice. They never know the whole story.
• I can see why they chose Eureka Springs, but I don't think I'd ever come back on a Memorial Day weekend. There were waaaay too many people running up and down this tiny little strip of stores. Most of them were drunk or high....I must say, just from the three days I was there, I think their drug problem could give Wise County a run for it's money.
• Anyone that knows me will tell you I am not opposed to a good margarita. I am not even opposed to a couple good margaritas. But there is nothing I hate more than to be surrounded by a bunch of slobbering, stumbling, drunk crazies. I found myself in that situation a couple of times this weekend. That was a great margarita, though.
• I usually try to be on my best behavior in the presence of my parents. And I generally don't go looking for a fight. But to that toothless, crackhead hillbilly in Eureka Springs that called me a fat-a$$ (you know who you are), you better get down on your knees and thank your lucky stars my momma was there, or you might have lost that last tooth. I actually turned around to confront the woman, but my mother must have heard what she said because the next thing I knew, I was being pulled into the closest store front and being told not to act on what she said. Lucky, Lucky woman.
• I really wanted to say something to that woman....guess it's better that I didn't.
• I guess that's it for tonight. I know it's not as exciting as I'd hoped, but I am still working on a couple of things that I experience on the trip that I want to share with everyone. And now maybe I can make these daily notions a little more....well...daily.
• Good Night

HOME AGAIN

I am officially back from the weekend wedding and I am exhausted. That drive is a beat down. It's a beautiful place, but the drive is awful. I was going to try and post some stuff tonight before I leave in the morning to go back to Bridgeport, but I am just too tired. I will try to post while I am there, but otherwise, I will be back home on Wednesday and will do it then. Hopefully, then, I will be able to start posting my daily notions, again, and maybe some other intersting stuff I discovered on my trip. Check back soon. I promise to make it good.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congrats to my brother Chris and his new wife Erica. They were married Saturday at 6pm in Eureka Springs, AR. Best Wishes.....and GOOD LUCK!!! Love you guys.

DAILY NOTIONS-THURSDAY

• I watched Meghan McCain on the Tyra Banks show today, and I am impressed with her. I'm not really impressed with too many people, so that says something. She's very intelligent and well spoken. Maybe she should have been the one running for prez.
• I drove my father's little red convertible last weekend from hillsboro back to his house and I can't decide whether I loved it or hated it. It's exciting and thrilling, but at the same time, being in that TINY car in the lane right next to the GINORMOUS 18 wheeler was a little scary.
• Not to mention the horrible sunburn I got. Now I'm peeling...maybe that was TMI (too much info).
• I left my dog in Bridgeport with my BF for the weekend because of the trip. I am more than a little apprehensive about leaving my dog with him. Not to mention, I don't know what to do with myself without a tiny little yapper following me around all day.
• Have you ever noticed that the stuff you buy to get ready for a trip cost almost as much, if not more than the trip itself.
• I just looked up the place we'll be staying and there is no internet access there (are they stuck in the stoneage?) so there will be no blogging or tweeting for an entire weekend.
• I had so many things I wanted to write for tonight...but as always, I can't remember most of them...I should make a note or something.
• I'll end on a good note....Today I received a letter in the mail from the college I'm attending. Not only did I get good grades, but I am on the Dean's Honor List this semester, as well. Yeah me!! My grades have never been quite high enough before, so I'm a little proud. Mom had to stop me before I framed it:)
• Won't be back until Monday at least...Have a great weekend!!! Happy Memorial Day.

IT COST MORE TO BE POOR

I found this story today about the true cost of poverty. I never really thought of it this way before. Maybe it's because I've never really considered myself as being poor, but I think this story sheds a different light on the subject.

It's quite lengthy, but you can read the story here.

DAILY NOTIONS - WEDNESDAY

• I can never think of clever or witty names...screen names, post titles, etc....If you have a better idea about what to call my new daily posting, please let me know.
• I am completely excited about this weekend's trip. We are going to Arkansas for my brother's wedding. Don't know why they picked Arkansas, but Eureka Springs is beautiful, so I can't complain.
• Seems like I get my travel anxiety from my mother. On a daily basis, I find myself doing things I used to make fun of my mother for doing.
• My darling brother calls me the trip nazi. I get a little irritated when people have to stop every thirty minutes to pee somewhere.
• The lady that cleans my moms house is coming tomorrow. Her name is Teresa, but everyone just calls her the cleaning lady. To say that this irritates me is quite an understatement. People have names for a reason. Use them.
• Also, I will never get over the fact that we have to clean the house before she comes. Does this happen with anyone else who has their house cleaned?
• I got a pedicure for the first time today. I'm a little weirded out by people touching my feet, so I normally just get a manicure. I have to say, once I got over the weird factor, it wasn't bad. I've been missing out.
• I haven't been to a bar or club in years. What does one wear out to a bar or club these days?
• I know I am 27, but my mother still makes me dress to her taste when I'm seen with her. She has a problem with my jeans and tshirts fashion sense. She says I am a reflection of her when we're together. I say I am a reflection only of myself and if you don't like my jeans and tshirts, then don't look. I always give in.
• I signed up for a book club earlier this year, and I just received a book entitled English as a Second F*cking Language: How to Swear Effectively, Explained in Detail with Numerous Examples Taken From Everyday Life by an author named Sterling Johnson. I feel that people sound much more intelligent when they speak without swearing. I'm not saying I don't swear. I'm saying when it counts, maybe we could do with a little less "effective" swearing.
• I know people that swear and they don't even realize they said it. It's just a natural part of their vocabulary.
• I have quite a bit more I could talk about, but it's late so I think I'll save them for tomorrow.

SOMETHING NEW

I really have been thinking about what I could write about that would be interesting enough for..well, anyone...I am not necessarily looking for millions of readers, but I would have to admit that it is nice to have my little corner of the world in which I can voice my thoughts. A fellow blogger (you know who you are) offered me some inspiration this week and I am going to try some of the ideas he provided. The first thing I am going to try is a daily thoughts posting...although, I don't think I'm going to call it that. Now, since my brother is getting married this weekend, in Arkansas, I'm not sure how "daily" it will be at first, but I am going to make a good effort at it, anyway. So, here goes nothing.

UPDATE ON COLLEGE

I am now aware of the fact that when I try to go to school while living at home in Bridgeport, I don't do well. I finally moved back in with my mother to try and attend school in east Texas. I'm doing leaps and bounds better. It started when I decided I wanted to go back to school. I have a hard time with it even being single with no children, so I cannot imagine what it must be like for those who have children that try to go back to school. And I even have the advantage being able to not work while I attend school. So when I went back this last semester to try and recover my GPA from a very bad time at UNT, I was so afraid that I wouldn't do well. It was really a make or break semester for me. I took four online classes. I do not recommend this for ANYONE. It is just soooo much work. The work is not any harder than classroom assignments...it's just twice as much, if not more. I let my grades fall at UNT because of some things I was dealing with personally. I was so embarrassed when I got my transcripts from them saying that my GPA was..well let's just say under a 1.0. I am not a dumb person. I've just made some dumb decisions in my life, and I think I finally realized what I might be throwing away when I opened that transcript. So I worked extremely hard on my grades this time around. No one really knows what it meant for me to prove that I could do it. I graduated high school with honors, I was given all kinds of scholarships, and I am not going to let that all go to waste. I want to succeed. I want to be able to support myself and not have to lean on others. I got my grades in this last week, and I have to say that I'm proud of what I can do when I actually try. That was the problem, really. I lacked the ambition to try. School is not hard for me...in most cases, I don't even have to study. The hardest part for me is making myself do the work. So seeing as how I signed up for online classes, I knew that my biggest obstacle would be to make myself do the work. And I did it. I was aiming for four solid A's. But I will take two A's and two B's. My semester GPA was a 3.54. I just have one more class to retake...and that's astronomy...a class that I wouldn't have taken in the first place had UNT not required more science that other university cores. I'm hoping to get back to A&M-Commerce...the only school I've ever loved...with at least a 2.5 GPA. Wish me luck for this coming summer session, because I have enrolled in Astronomy to right a wrong...and Marketing. We'll see how this goes.

VOTE 4 ADAM

Another favorite video of Adam Lambert.

JUST FYI.....

I am back in my hometown for a week and won't always have access to a computer that I can post from. I will post as I can, but don't give up...I will be back. Also sometimes I get writer's block, but i have an opinion on everything so if you wanna hear it, ask me about something. I love a good debate. Let's go.

Edit: I was thinking about posting a couple of responses to the whole "waterboarding" controversy and also the new universal health care reform...I would like to know your opinions.

ARE YOU OFFENDED?....WANDA SYKES SPEAKS AT WHITE HOUSE DINNER

Get over it. She's a comedian. And while, yes, maybe she pushed the limits of what might be considered funny, she was just telling jokes. We all have our own opinion of what we consider to be a good/bad joke. I will admit, I laughed. I didn't get offended. I have been a long time fan of Wanda Sykes. I can say that even after that bit, I am still a fan. She has said no worse than many other "shock" comics around the globe. We laugh at those. Their only difference is that they are not speaking at the White House. Do I think that they should have apologized for her jokes? NO. Do I understand why they did? Yes. Most of you would have or did laugh at it when you heard it, so why act so offended? In case you missed it, here it is in it's entirety.

LAST ONE...FOR TODAY AT LEAST

Song Parody about last years economic crisis....Serious situations..funny song:)

You Had a Bad Year - (Song Parody) - watch more funny videos

AND ANOTHER....

Stimulus...the new Viagra?...HEHEHE

Stimulis: Because all economies have performance issues - watch more funny videos

AND ANOTHER....

LOL...that funnyordie...I tell ya...Here's another video from their site that's...well...it's explains itself.
WARNING!!!!!! EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!!!!

The New F***ing Citibank - watch more funny videos

FUNNY STUFF

The previous post had a video from Funnyordie.com. The more I watch the videos on that side, the more I love that site. Here's another funny video from them.

Dancing Chihuahua - watch more funny videos

IF YOU LIKE PARODIES...

I like a good parody. They are hilarious. The following is a parody of NOM's gay marriage PSA.
FIRST: watch the original



SECOND: watch the parody...it's so funny.

A Gaythering Storm from Jane Lynch

The first video is courtesy of youtube. The second is from www.funnyordie.com

YOU TUBE'S HOW TO SECTION....THIS IS CRAZY

Picture this. You're in a room with a woman when she goes into labor. You call the hospital or the midwife and they tell you they're busy. What do you do? Panic? Why not turn on your PC and google "how to deliver a baby." This guy did, and he found exactly what he needed.....on YOUTUBE!!! Now that's what I call thinking outside the box.

Link to the story here.

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Roof collapse at Valley Ranch During Dallas Cowboys Practice. Channel 11 News was there doing interviews when the bubble collapsed. They have accounted for all the cowboys and coaches, but there are injuries. They are live at the scene. Will post video from the news station when it becomes available....scary stuff....all info courtesy of CH 11 News.

EDIT: can't embed video yet, but you can see footage here.

FEAR NOT-- IT'S SHADOW HARE TO THE RESCUE

Does this make anyone feel safer? Or should we get out the straight jackets? What would you say?



While I would love to give you the link straight to their registry, I'm not sure they would like it, judging from the nice little warning posted on their homepage. However, the video tells of their registry so google it and you will be led right to it...it's quite interesting.

WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS SOONER.....

When I first heard about the swine flu, I popped off that I could design fashionable surgical masks so that we could practice prevention in style. I was clearly beaten to the punch. Plus, I'm not sure my imagination could extend to this...

UH....WHAT I MEANT WAS....

I just have one question for our dear Mr. President. Why the heck haven't you given your Vice Prez a teleprompter yet? He certainly seems to be in need of one. He can't seem to open his mouth without saying something absolutely ridiculous. Does he not know the impact of his words or what? Maybe he's just out of the loop and has begun to invent his own safety precautions against the swine flu? ...Excuse me...H1N1. I don't think the CDC or the WHO has said not to get on the subway or fly on a plane. As a matter of fact, I believe they said there is no reason to stop or limit travel in and out of the U.S. Get this man a teleprompter!!! Quick!!!

AMERICAN IDOL UPDATE

Alright, Adam Lambert fans unite. There is absolutely no reason he should have been in the bottom two tonight. But that's exactly where America put him. Let's not quit voting. We all know he should and probably is going to win, but we have to keep voting to keep him there. I'm not a fan of the jazz/big band week, either, but we've let him down. So from now on every Tuesday night at 8p.m. we all need to pick up our phones and call or text message our votes. Next week is Rock'n'Roll week, so it will be good. Don't forget to V-O-T-E. As many times as you're little fingers can dial. VOTE 4 ADAM.

FUNNY POEM....I LIKE IT

A Man Said to the Universe by Stephen Crane

A man said to the universe:
"Sir, I exist!"
"However," replied the universe,
"The fact has not created in me
A sense of obligation."

It seems completely applicable....I'm just sayin'....

WHAT TO READ

I am about to have a month off from my college classes and I need to know what I should read. I have an ecclectic taste in books and will consider anything. I need some ideas....

SHE DID WHAT???

My mom used to tell my brother and I when we misbehaved in the car, "Don't make me pull this car over." I knew then that meant I was going to get a spanking. I'm almost positive my mother wouldn't have left me on the side of the road. And now, when parenting is so scrutinized by the public, and so many dangers lurk, who would actually consider leaving their children on the side of the road? And what's wrong with the Grandmother that let this happen? If your children misbehave, I, for one, believe there is nothing wrong with a good spanking. Take them home and discipline them. don't just cast them out on the side of the road. OMG!!

THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG

Former Wise County poochie and New First Dog, Bo Obama, got his first book deal...well...sorta....He'll actually be the subject of a new children's book. I just can't get over the title either. It's kinda funny. It's to be called, "Bo, Commander in Leash." I think it's supposed to be out by the end of the month.

Link: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/first-dog-gets-his-first-childrens-book/

I JUST HAVE TO SAY....

I kinda have a problem with American families adopting outside of the US. I am completely in favor of adoption if you have the means and the extra love to go around. I have always thought of myself as someone who would love to adopt a child at one point or another in my life. And if and when I do, it will be from within the United States. I wonder why so many people like Angelina Jolie and Madonna go to other countries to adopt children when there are so many children in the US that could benefit from that generosity. I will never be angry with the fact that people have chosen to adopt, because that is an act of love that can't be duplicated. However, I just think people could do more good here in their own backyard, as well. I could list all kinds of statistics and numbers, but if you've lived in the US for any amount of time, you know the problem that's here. I don't know...maybe i'm missing something here, but I just had to say that.

Link to the story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090428/wl_time/08599189433300

YOU JUST THOUGHT YOU WON

People who win the lottery in North Carolina might have had something else in mind when their ticket matched the winning numbers. I'm not saying it's a bad thing...collecting back child support and student debt seems like an okay thing to me. Especially if it's delinquent. They do it with federal and state income taxes, so why not with the lottery? The only problem I might have with it would be taking the winnings from those who are making regular and timely payments already. If they are already being the responsible citizen by paying their debts, why take something they've won. Chances are someone that responsible will pay it anyway. What do you think?

Link to story: http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/lottery/story/1503919.html

FREE STUFF.......KINDA

Being a poor college student....this story kinda appeals to me. And I am sure in times of recession, it probably appeals to a lot of people. Now you know where you can get some free food at least....

http://videos.dfw.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=3856921&item_index=1&all=1&sort=NULL

THINGS I WANNA BE WHEN I GROW UP...Artist

Remember the sidewalk chalk you played with when you were young? I shoulda practiced more....

See more of this guys work here...

http://www.impactlab.com/2006/03/09/amazing-3d-sidewalk-art-photos/

and here...

http://users.skynet.be/J.Beever/pave.htm

I'll have the fish...and a cell phone

Funny

(can't get the video to embed...so just follow the link)

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2009/04/28/klekamp.cod.cell.news12nj

Wait....What?

Eleven days ago, Casa Robles High School in Orangevale, California fired a cheerleading coach because she "turned up" nude in Playboy. It appears that some of the parents of attending students came forward and exposed the coaches extra curricular activities? I feel like it was unlikely that some of the students went to their parents and said, "hey, i just found my teacher in my nudie mag." So that leads me to believe that maybe it was the parents that found the pic. I am then intrigued enough to ask the question, "Why is it okay for you to be looking through a magazine like Playboy, but you get offended that this teacher has her picture in it?" I seriously doubt that she made that much money off her picture, so she probably needs her job. Therefore, I am inclined to believe that she probably wouldn't have brought it up for debate in her classroom. Do you think the students would have ever found out if the parents hadn't brought it to their attention? Maybe, but they wouldn't have told you about it. What do you think?

http://news.aol.com/article/carlie-christine-playboy/430046?icid=mainmaindl1link2http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fcarlie-christine-playboy%2F430046

WHERE MY TWEEPS?

I now have a twitter account. Had it for a while, but I'm not sure I can keep up with the likes a BSG and SiliconeAlley:) I feel that I may not be interesting enough for this new phenomenon. But here goes.

:) TWEET ME

http://www.twitter.com/kylierilyn

SWINE FLU

UH-OH....this could be bad

JUST SAYIN'......

I loves me a war of words. Nothing sparks change more than heated discussion of what should and shouldn't be. I get excited when people choose to exercise their rights to freedom of speech. Debate is healthy. Debate sparks change. I truly believe that without change, we as people, and we as a nation, will fail.

So, let me start by saying that I am a good, christian girl. I was raised in good 'ol Wise County, attending a local Baptist Church, all the while being instilled with a good dose of morals. I haven't always made the best decisions, but I have always found my way back to what I know is right.

I was also blessed with an open mind. I know that my way of thinking is not the only way. It is not necessarily the "right" way, but for me it works. I don't want to force my way of thinking on anyone, however, I have a right to say what it is I believe. That being said, so do you.

Recently, a famous celebrity blogger asked a very controversial question about gay marriage during the Miss America Pageant. I actually believe that both parties of this debate are in the wrong.

I believe that a person has the right to choose who they love. I have never been against gay marriage at all, and I don't want to be misinterpreted in that way. I happen to be a "straight" woman, but I have gay and lesbian friends. I support their choices in life, because it is who they are. It is not for me to judge. I don't force what I believe on them, and they do not force their choices on me.

I have a major problem with the way the contestant's answer to the question was recieved. She exercised her right to freedom of speech. She has that right to her belief, as well as, the right to speak about it. To that celebrity blogger who decided it was his right to post his tacky video in response to her answer, both of you showed a little ignorance. Maybe she could have answered with a little more compassion for those who might hear her answer, but she didn't. And maybe you could have responded with a little more dignity, but you didn't.

And don't think you're going to get out so easily, Miss California. Have you ever read the verse about not wearing clothing woven of different kinds of materials? Probably not. Either that, or you just ignored it. And how can you represent your faith properly by choosing to acknowledge parts of the Bible and not the Bible as a whole? If you want references from the Bible, I have one. Let those without sin cast the first stone. Are you perfect? Probably not. Don't use the Bible as your defense unless you can do so without looking hypocritical.

To both of you....keep talking. It give me something to rant about. My family hates it. I love it. I'm just sayin'....

On a side note, shout out to Boston Legal's ass for his post on the subject. I enjoyed it. Here's the link http://www.bostonlegalsass.blogspot.com/

FUNNY SIGN

A few days ago I saw a sign that was not only funny, it seemed somewhat applicable to the current economic situation. I just had to share it.

It read:

"Due to the gas, oil, and electricity companies raising their rates, the Light at the End of the Tunnel is temporarily turned OFF."

ITS BEEN A WHILE....

It's been two whole weeks since I've even looked at my blog. I have had so much to do and so much going on, that I didn't even time to think about it. It kinda felt like I have been around the world in 14 days. But, I'm back for a while and will be posting again soon. So if you actually read this, apart from saying thank you, I want to say don't give up....I'll make it good:)

A STANDING OVATION FROM SIMON COWELL

My favorite 'Idol' has done it yet again with his version of Tears for Fears "Mad World." He was great. I missed it live but watched a recorded version. Gosh, he's good. Check out the video below and watch it all the way through. SIMON COWELL gave Adam a STANDING OVATION. That doesn't happen. I don't know if it has ever happened before. Good Luck to Adam.

Another great site.

If you have ever felt bad about your life, or maybe just had a bad day, you need to see this site. It's pages upon pages of messed up things that have happened to these poor people. I can't describe how funny some of these post are. You will just have to read them.

http://http//www.fmylife.com/

****warning....some post on the site contain explicit language

Ever wanted to meet new and intersting people?

Well here is your chance to meet the character of the world. I have tried this a couple times now and have never been let down by the type of people I was able to chat with. The first one had me hooked. You don't know them, they don't know who you are. You chat with "stranger" and it's hilarious the kind of people that are chatting on here. It is completely random. Try it....i had fun.

http://www.omegle.com

Tragedy at Home

I lived in Bridgeport for the better part of my life and this has to be one of worst things I have ever seen happen in my small hometown. Sgt. Randy White was killed yesterday in a police chase that ended in Bridgeport at the intersection of HWY 114 and FM 2123. DPS officers chased Stephen York from Decatur due to a hit and run he was involved in. York rammed Sgt. White's car (I believe it was purposely) which caused White's car to ram a large flat bed trailer that he had pulled over in a traffic stop. My heart goes out to Sgt. White's family. You are in my prayers.

Every woman's dream.....maybe

This sounds like something that would happen to me. It could have been worse though. Man proposes to girl....drops the ring onto the Brooklyn Bridge, where it falls into traffic...man jumps into traffic and finds ring...I am so glad that he found it, but man, that could have turned out bad.

More to say....

I'm sorry, but I have one more thing to say. Would people be so understanding if when Moats ran the red light he hit and killed someone crossing the intersection with the right of way? Probably not. Especially if it had been your family that was injured. Don't be so quick to judge someone that was protecting you.

WTF????

I have to say that I am completely disappointed in the Dallas Police Department. But not for the reason you may think. When I first decided to write this I thought that maybe the young officer could have been a little more understanding. THEN, I watched the dash cam video. I take it back. Kudos Officer Powell for doing your job. That man took and oath to uphold the law and although I may be alone, I believe that he did his job. I have to ask, would this have gotten the publicity it did if it had not involved an NFL player? Then I ask, could this have been avoided? Yes! Had the driver pulled over for the officer when he first put on his lights, chances are the officer might have even given them escort to the hospital. Now maybe I missed the part of driver's ed that says if you turn your flashers on, you can run red lights and stop signs and you don't have to stop for any police officer's that might not know why you're hauling through. Yeah, I'm pretty sure I missed that day. I don't feel that the officer did anything other that what his job entails. Who is this guy that he expects special treatment? My heart goes out to Moats and his family for their loss. I would never want to be in that situation.....BUT....next time, think about it. There is probably a better way.

Techno Crazy

Okay, so I finally started the blog, but I'm not really sure how inclined I am to be on the internet that much. A couple of weeks ago, my father asked me the other day why I haven't replied to accept him as a friend. I asked him to what he was referring and his reply was the cutest thing I've heard in a while. He was talking about...are u ready for it...his new "spacebook" account. Apparently my father has joined facebook. The following week he tells me he now has a twitter account. I have officially fallen behind my father in the technology world. Call me crazy, but considering that only two people...at the most...read this blog, I find it hard to believe that anyone would care what I am up to 24 hours a day. Maybe I'll break down and sign up...but I don't know.

Happy April Fool's Day!!

SO SAD

This story is so sad. I used to work with Laura, the child's mother, at the clinic in Bridgeport. Nice family. Apparently, there were a couple of children playing between parked cars in their apartment complex when Jacob backed into the driving lane. A car came around the corner too fast and didn't stop in time. Poor guy has major head trauma. My prayers go out to Jacob and Laura and the rest of their family.

http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/tv/stories/wfaa090329_wz_boystruck.840d0902.html

To write or not to write?

I had this really vivid dream last night and I am kinda torn about something. I have always wanted to be an author. No matter what I chose to do in life, I always knew that I would want to be writing, as well. I can, however, honestly say, that I have never imagined myself writing a suspense or thriller type story. It is so not my strong point; I usually don't even choose to go see those kind of movies. But...my dream was so real and it almost told the whole story itself. That being said, I think it would make a really good story. Remembering my dream seems so much like watching a trailer for a great new movie. I want to see the rest of the story. I just question whether or not I have the talent in the thriller/suspense department to fill in the holes with good quality, interesting story. What to do? What to do?

LISTEN TO THIS

Here is Adam Lambert's version of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

I absolutely love this guy. And the story by Lindsay Parker of Reality Rocks has said it best. (link below) Adam Lamber is my favorite contestant in IDOL history!!!! I haven't watched every season, but this guy caught my eye this year. I encourage everyone I see, talk to, blog with, etc, to vote for Adam. My favorite performance yet: his version of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire. OMG!!! It was hot. I guess you could say I am officially on TEAM ADAM!!!

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/151902/why-adam-lambert-rocks-my-world/

IF U MISS YOUR COLLEGE DAYS OR HAVE EVER WANTED TO TAKE A LITERATURE CLASS....

Listen to this guy. This is my American Literature professor for the online class that I am enrolled in. If you thought taking an online class got you out of those lectures...think again. Here in the land of youtube, your teachers can now follow you home.

More music.....

One thing to know about me is that I LOVE MUSIC. I like to sing (even though I can't). Here's another song I absolutely love. I actually like this version better than Kanye's. It's a cover of Heartless by The Fray.

This might be one of my new favorite songs...what do u think?

Sorry, I can't embed the video...but here's the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz7vGW2_5c0

I don't even know what else to say about this other than....OH MY!!!


http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/Police_Drunk_Teacher_Danced_w

Open mouth...Insert foot.

I guess the President is probably still chewing on his toes this morning after his appearance on Leno a couple of nights ago. I would hate to be in a situation like that where I might say something that accidentally offended someone. Oh wait.....I have been there. I'm almost positive that everyone has been there at one point in their lives. We are human and we all make mistakes. If you truly have reason to be offended, then by all means be offended and get over it. If you are only showing your mock offense because you think that is what society expects you to do....then please, stop being so judgemental of someone who made a mistake that you probably make everyday and don't even realize it.

I couldn't keep my mouth shut any longer!

For a while now, I have been telling my friends and family that I was thinking about starting a blog. They know me to be very opinionated and passionate about certain things in our world today. Some of my opinions are not popular and let it be known that I might offend you, the reader, at least once in my lifetime. I'd like to say I didn't mean to offend, but in truth, if I said, I meant it. I ask only that you keep an open mind. I will start posting soon, so check back often. Enjoy.