Archive for October, 2005
My first love was the one and only boy who never grew up — Peter Pan. I’m not ashamed to say it, either.
When as a child I read of his exploits, imagining that wry smile, I melted. Even the horribly unattractive Disney portrayal didn’t change my mind.
Even today I can hardly imagine a better choice. Take a closer look at his unique qualifications:
- He can fly, which makes for a fantastic first date.
- Excellent sense of humor, even under pressure.
- Hangs with fairies, pirates, mermaids & Indians.
- Admirable leadership skills, and lots of moxie.
- That blend of bad-boy mischief girls adore.
- He really knows how to wield his sword.
In the category of “be careful what you wish for” I actually ended up marrying Peter Pan’s equivalent, as found outside of Neverland…
Here we call boys who never grow up “Engineers.”
So, who was your first love?
October 12th, 2005
This Week: Ten Best Presents I’ve Received
10. Vegas - Finally took a decent vacation together this past August. Moblogged the whole thing so you could come along, too.
9. Acura TSX - My new wheels are still rockin’ a year later. About to break ten thousand miles and still enjoying new car smell.
8. BMX - Grandpa won me the most rad bike ever. It was top of the line back then, and I felt like the coolest kid on the block.
7. iPod - The best part is the laser inscribed message on the back which reads, “To Kiki With Love From Da Bruver”
6. My Smile - Mom and Dad made up for what their genes were lacking.
5. Dance Dance Revolution - The most fun I’ve ever had exercising.
4. Seashells - They’re always my favorite for any occasion.
3. Friendship - Forever the gift that I will treasure most.
2. Stepdaughters - My best and only wedding gifts.
1. Life - Not thanking my parents for it, just God.
October 11th, 2005
As much as I adore Wonder Woman and I truly do… I just couldn’t do that to an innocent dog. There seems to be a variety of ways to torture your pets this Halloween season.
Costume Craze has a whole category of dog costumes. The ones that scare me the most are the harem girls, pimp dogs, and uhh… YODA!
While the images in their catalog are good for a quick laugh, shouldn’t this be considered cruelty to animals!?
October 10th, 2005
My phone doesn’t have Bluetooth and in a strange way I’m glad. For as much as I’d love to be as cool as Lieutenant Uhura, I’ve noticed that people don’t actually come off quite as sexy as she did while using a wireless headset.
I made a stunning discovery today: Those gadgets are the best thing that ever happened to schizophrenics!
Imagine you’re walking around and the voices in your head start acting up. In the past you might have been afraid to answer. People will think you’re crazy! But today this is no longer a problem. Say whatever you want to those darn voices! You see, now we all have to give you the benefit of the doubt… “Maybe she’s just on the phone?”
October 8th, 2005
I’ve always wondered what posessed the country music group to name themselves after my favorite term of endearment for hermaphrodites. Makes you wonder about the “ladies” in the band, don’t it?
October 7th, 2005
One of my favorite people in the whole wide world will be participating in a bicycle race this weekend, and today I’m asking for your support of a good cause - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Jordan is a talented cyclist with the Wells Fargo team, and he’s riding in the 2005 MS 150 Tour, which starts in Huntington Beach and ends way down in San Diego. He also must have learned something from his moblogging buddy here, because he says he’ll be sending us pictures from the road.
With $150 left to raise (that’s last I checked, and after I made my donation) and only a couple days to meet that goal, I’ve offered Jordan my help. Since I’ve already been through the online process, I’ll tell you it’s quick and easy, plus they send you a registered receipt that you can use to deduct your donation at tax time. No gift is too small… A few bucks here and there adds up!
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR JORDAN — AND THANK YOU! 
October 6th, 2005
WHICH BELOVED SERENITY
CHARACTER ARE YOU?
I scored as Capt. Mal Reynolds! “You are the captain of the ship, so the crew is your responsibility. You just want to do the job, get paid and keep flying… Why is that always so hard?”
Details: Captain Mal 88%, Simon Tam 75%, Inara Serra 75%, Zoe Washburne 75%, The Operative 69%, Kaylee Frye 63%, Shepherd Book 50%, Jayne Cobb 50%, River Tam 44%, Hoban ‘Wash’ 44%.
I am so in love with these characters! Every single one of them is awesome in their own way. Thanks to Neb for getting me interested in Firefly and Serenity, and for directing me to this essay from Enders Game author Orson Scott Card, which perfectly explains why they’re something special: Click here to read the article!
October 5th, 2005
Would you rather:
- Eat bananas or baked beans for every meal?
Bananas, for the following reasons - Gwen sings about them, they’re already a staple in my diet, they’re more nutritionally complete, and because beans would just be terribly cruel to others.
- Be accused of money laundering or sexual harrassment?
It would take a much more savvy individual to get involved in money laundering, but with all the foul jokes I come up with, a sexual harassment suit may already be lurking in my future.
- Have to talk like the MicroMachines guy or speedwalk everywhere?
Wow, I remember those commercials! Tough choice, but since it would improve my fitness, I’ll choose the fast walk over the fast talk.
- Save 20 elderly people or 3 infants from a burning building?
One of my secret biases is about to be revealed. I’m all about the Soylent Green. I want to eat all the old people. Especially those craptastic boomers… Yeah, I’ll save the babies.
October 4th, 2005
Two weeks ago I had my very own Forrest Gump moment. Something posessed me to hop on a treadmill to see what I could handle, and I surprised myself by running for thirty minutes without dying. That’s probably nothing to most of you, but for asthma girl - That’s amazing!
Sure, I can go for miles on an elliptical or a bike, but I can’t remember the last time I ran for any length of time. If I had to guess, it was probably in elementary school at a Jog-A-Thon… What ever happened to those? Remember how you’d get family & neighbors to sponsor you for five cents a lap? I’d break the bank by running all day long. Suckers!
Now I’m training to run longer and harder, just to prove to myself that I can overcome a physical limitation that I’ve had for many years, and it feels pretty good… Well, except for my calves. Note to the hotties: What they say about high heels shortening your calf muscles - It’s true! But you won’t see me giving up my everyday stilettos any time soon.
Meep-Meep!
October 3rd, 2005
Usually I beat the curve when it comes to having the latest in electronic wizardry, but lately I’ve taken a back seat. Being an “early adopter” can be costly, but I don’t mind when it’s a technology that creates new opportunities and freedoms. However, I do mind when it’s just an upgrade to a better version of a functionality I already have. So I’m waiting… But there are a few items I’m jonesing for:
I find it hard to believe that television is actually improving, but I have to admit that we’ve become addicted to a few shows lately: Battlestar Galactica, in particular, which has all but destroyed our usual Friday date night. I’d also be watching Over There if it didn’t interfere with something as vital as a full night’s sleep. I needs me some TiVo and the Humax DRT800 looks faboo with its disk-to-DVD archiving capabilities.
This next one isn’t very revolutionary, just a long overdue upgrade. The TV in our bedroom has been around since 1991. Magically, it still works, but I’ve been wanting a DVD player in there for ages. When the PS2 first came out, the plan was to put the console in the bedroom. It never happened, and now with that and the Xbox, there are three players in the living room and none elsewhere. I think the Toshiba MW 26G71 HD-Ready Flat-Tube widescreen monitor with DVD and VCR would fill the space in our entertainment armoire quite nicely.
I have a love/hate relationship with Sprint. The coverage has been great, and I love their Vision service, which lets me easily publish images to my blog through Flickr. I’m a long time Samsung mobile phone loyalist. I’ve had a SPH A500, a VGA 1000, and now a VM A680 that I really love… Except for the crappy picture quality. I drool over megapixel phones like the MM A800, but they’re alll too big to fit into my tiny handbags and on-the-go lifestyle, and I’m not about to tote my trusty Canon PowerShot S230 everywhere. I can’t decide whether I need to upsize my handbags or wait for Samsung to downsize the megapixel phones.
October 2nd, 2005
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