If I don't stop looking at trailers for awesome movies, I'm going to have a heart attack pretty soon. My favorite part of summer is escaping the heat for a bit and watching a really fun movie.
These are cool character spotlights for the Wolverine movie. How awesome are all these guys? Only Gambit could make that weird bowler hat look cool. And if I may add my two cents, if the Twilight kids want to act intimidating, they should take notes from these guys - and back off the weird constipated frown.
To the trailers!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Shout-Outs
I would like to send a shout-out to a few things that I’ve come to appreciate.
1. Blog-stalking. Had I not blog-stalked a girl I don’t even know I would not have found the below clip.
2. That thing that tells you when people have updated their blog and what the post-title is. For the above reason.
3. High School Musical. All three parts, although the second is my favorite.
4. My sisters-in-law, because without them there would be no High School Musical support for me.
5. SNL.
In that vein let me just tell everyone how awesome my sisters-in-law are: Brandon has 3 brothers and 1 sister meaning that most of the girls in the family had to come from outside sources. Marrying the youngest, I was one of the last to come in and from day one those girls have made me feel so welcome and so loved (minus the short stint at the beginning when Anne didn’t like me). As a bonus they are tons and tons of fun. When we get together for family events Brandon goes off with his brothers and I go off with my sisters-in-law and then we reconvene when it’s time for bed. It’s that fun. Sometimes we’ll send our husbands to bed and then keep hanging out while we go to a late movie. I suppose a shout-out is needed to our husbands that put up with us. Brandon told me the other day, “I don’t know what it is about when you guys get together, but it’s like you’re all 15 again.” Perhaps that’s why we all have this thing with High School Musical. As a bonus, one of them was a real live East High cheerleader when she went to East High. Sorry, Song Leader.
This one is for you, ladies.
1. Blog-stalking. Had I not blog-stalked a girl I don’t even know I would not have found the below clip.
2. That thing that tells you when people have updated their blog and what the post-title is. For the above reason.
3. High School Musical. All three parts, although the second is my favorite.
4. My sisters-in-law, because without them there would be no High School Musical support for me.
5. SNL.
In that vein let me just tell everyone how awesome my sisters-in-law are: Brandon has 3 brothers and 1 sister meaning that most of the girls in the family had to come from outside sources. Marrying the youngest, I was one of the last to come in and from day one those girls have made me feel so welcome and so loved (minus the short stint at the beginning when Anne didn’t like me). As a bonus they are tons and tons of fun. When we get together for family events Brandon goes off with his brothers and I go off with my sisters-in-law and then we reconvene when it’s time for bed. It’s that fun. Sometimes we’ll send our husbands to bed and then keep hanging out while we go to a late movie. I suppose a shout-out is needed to our husbands that put up with us. Brandon told me the other day, “I don’t know what it is about when you guys get together, but it’s like you’re all 15 again.” Perhaps that’s why we all have this thing with High School Musical. As a bonus, one of them was a real live East High cheerleader when she went to East High. Sorry, Song Leader.
This one is for you, ladies.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ruff Life
Apparently the Obamas are going to unveil their new puppy today. It’s a Portuguese Water Dog. A breed that has been on Brandon’s mind for quite some time and that we spent time looking at last night, oohing and aahing (I know, we’re dog crazies). Brandon would love to have one, especially here because he could throw it in the water and perhaps even teach it to surf. I’m game, I’m sure Maggie would love a puppy that she could help raise. But I digress.
I was kind of shocked at the press that Bo, the new Obama puppy, is getting. The poor thing already has enemies because he’s not a mutt. Rescue groups are claiming that Obama reneged on his promise to get a pound puppy, and I’m sure breeders of other breeds are offended that Obama didn’t pick their breed. Calamity abounds in the dog world.
My question here is: who cares? A dog is getting a great home and that’s something to celebrate in any situation. We should be grateful that it didn’t come from a pet store (pet stores usually get their dogs from puppy mills, which are horrible places, and are not to be supported).
So I say, live and let die. Obamas: have fun with your energetic, hypoallergenic, doe-eyed, black and white, shaggy puppy.
Go Bo, go Bo go.
I was kind of shocked at the press that Bo, the new Obama puppy, is getting. The poor thing already has enemies because he’s not a mutt. Rescue groups are claiming that Obama reneged on his promise to get a pound puppy, and I’m sure breeders of other breeds are offended that Obama didn’t pick their breed. Calamity abounds in the dog world.
My question here is: who cares? A dog is getting a great home and that’s something to celebrate in any situation. We should be grateful that it didn’t come from a pet store (pet stores usually get their dogs from puppy mills, which are horrible places, and are not to be supported).
So I say, live and let die. Obamas: have fun with your energetic, hypoallergenic, doe-eyed, black and white, shaggy puppy.
Go Bo, go Bo go.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Pakistan and Nat – A love story
I decided to write this before that video of a girl being flogged was circulated. I don’t know how I feel about Pakistan after that.
In any case, I found this picture on the Wallstreet Journal and just had to scan and post.
This is a picture of the lawyers taking to the streets to protest the ousting of the chief justice in Pakistan. After much lawyer-protest the chief justice was reinstated and the lawyers have now gone back to lawyering.
I’m not sure if having the chief justice back is a good or bad thing, I haven’t researched the issue very thoroughly. However, what I do know is that I love their torches. Long gone are the days of finding a stick, wrapping it with your brother’s old t-shirt, dipping it in paint thinner and lighting it on fire. You can now purchase (I assume in Costco sized bulk?) fancy torches to protest/persecute/burn in effigy/decorate anything and anyone you want. What genius craftsman saw this business opportunity and jumped on it? All I know is that I feel sorry for the dude that showed up with his tiki-torch.
I admire the Pakistani people for getting out, brandishing their fancy torches and protesting for something they believe in. Yes, there are pros and cons to the whole thing, and with everyone protesting all the time I don’t know how anything gets done, but at least they’re out there, silver torches in hand, fighting for what they think is right and just.
In any case, I found this picture on the Wallstreet Journal and just had to scan and post.
This is a picture of the lawyers taking to the streets to protest the ousting of the chief justice in Pakistan. After much lawyer-protest the chief justice was reinstated and the lawyers have now gone back to lawyering.
I’m not sure if having the chief justice back is a good or bad thing, I haven’t researched the issue very thoroughly. However, what I do know is that I love their torches. Long gone are the days of finding a stick, wrapping it with your brother’s old t-shirt, dipping it in paint thinner and lighting it on fire. You can now purchase (I assume in Costco sized bulk?) fancy torches to protest/persecute/burn in effigy/decorate anything and anyone you want. What genius craftsman saw this business opportunity and jumped on it? All I know is that I feel sorry for the dude that showed up with his tiki-torch.
I admire the Pakistani people for getting out, brandishing their fancy torches and protesting for something they believe in. Yes, there are pros and cons to the whole thing, and with everyone protesting all the time I don’t know how anything gets done, but at least they’re out there, silver torches in hand, fighting for what they think is right and just.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Broternity Pants
So, after pondering the wonders of maternity pants a lightbulb went off in my head. Why limit the comforts of the maternity pants to women? Below is my ad for my new product: Broternity Pants
Gentlemen, are you tired of uncomfortable pants? Nothing at regular retailers will fit exactly as you want? You never need fret again. Introducing: Broternity! Finally, comfort you can fit in.
Ate too much at the picnic? Don’t worry, Broternity pants stretch with you so you don’t have to pass up 4 helpings of Uncle Billy’s famous ribs or Aunt Ruth’s famous apple pie!
Do your pants constantly sag? Broternity pants have a wide elastic waistband that hug your manly girth from morning until night.
Fed up with painful red lines across your belly at the end of the day? Broternity uses patented soft cotton/elastic technology so you don’t have to worry about cutting off circulation or having a painful red line.
Say goodbye to belts with homemade notches and say hello to Broternity pants. Finally, comfort you can fit in.
Do you think I'd have any customers? Any takers?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Pregnancy Update #1
I promise not to make every post from now on about being pregnant, but I can't promise that I won't do any pregnancy-complaining on here.
I thought I would answer a few of the more common questions.
1. 14 weeks
2. I've actually been really lucky and not had horrible morning sickness or anything of the like. I just have to plan my meals in more frequent intervals. Actually now that I'm leaving the 1st trimester I'm starting to feel more like my old self. Which was still kind of constantly hungry.
3. The thing no one prepares you for is how exhausted you're going to feel. That part of it hit me like a ton of bricks, I would be exhausted and sleepy just from sitting there. It was bizarre, however, I'm feeling more like my old self in that department too. Brandon is going to be sad, he loved the new me that went to bed early.
4. I'll certainly work until the baby comes, but I haven't decided what I'm going to do after that. Ideally I'd stay home and create.
5. Of course we're excited. But to be honest, I feel much like I felt before I was pregnant. I guess I just thought being pregnant would change me somehow, but it hasn't. I'm still ol' me. Life is constantly teaching me that what my feelings are my decision and are not based solely on my circumstances. Maybe motherhood will have a more lasting effect.
6. Maternity pants rock. I don't know why I ever bothered wearing regular pants. I'm just going to wear maternity pants the rest of my life. I just got my first package from Old Navy Maternity today of really cute maternity stuff. I got a really cool pair of jeans from there that look great and are so comfortable. Go Old Navy Maternity! BTW don't shop at Motherhood Maternity, it's expensive and ugly.
Thus I end my epistle.
I thought I would answer a few of the more common questions.
1. 14 weeks
2. I've actually been really lucky and not had horrible morning sickness or anything of the like. I just have to plan my meals in more frequent intervals. Actually now that I'm leaving the 1st trimester I'm starting to feel more like my old self. Which was still kind of constantly hungry.
3. The thing no one prepares you for is how exhausted you're going to feel. That part of it hit me like a ton of bricks, I would be exhausted and sleepy just from sitting there. It was bizarre, however, I'm feeling more like my old self in that department too. Brandon is going to be sad, he loved the new me that went to bed early.
4. I'll certainly work until the baby comes, but I haven't decided what I'm going to do after that. Ideally I'd stay home and create.
5. Of course we're excited. But to be honest, I feel much like I felt before I was pregnant. I guess I just thought being pregnant would change me somehow, but it hasn't. I'm still ol' me. Life is constantly teaching me that what my feelings are my decision and are not based solely on my circumstances. Maybe motherhood will have a more lasting effect.
6. Maternity pants rock. I don't know why I ever bothered wearing regular pants. I'm just going to wear maternity pants the rest of my life. I just got my first package from Old Navy Maternity today of really cute maternity stuff. I got a really cool pair of jeans from there that look great and are so comfortable. Go Old Navy Maternity! BTW don't shop at Motherhood Maternity, it's expensive and ugly.
Thus I end my epistle.
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