Thursday, January 29, 2009
Mother Flippin'
Every once in awhile I regret that Russ and I don't have HBO. Meh. We watch enough tv as it is. But the new season of Flight of The Conchords has arrived and I'm reminded that I once memorized this entire rap just because it reminded me so much of something Jonah & Trace might have written in high school.
Hilar
So for Christmas my mom got me The Best American Non-Required Reading which is a collection of works of fiction & nonfiction. One section lists the Best American Facebook Groups and some of my favorites are as follows:
I Thought You Were Hot Until I Clicked on "View More Pictures"
Disney Gave Me Unrealistic Expectations About Love
I Like Texting in Awkward Situations (oh, amen)
If You're OCD and You Know It Wash Your Hands!
I Love How We're Friends on Facebook, but We Don't Actually Talk in Person
I Wasn't Aware That Sexy Ever Left
...and my favorite...
Eighth Graders Need to Back Off Ninth-Grade Guys Especially Other People's BFs
I Thought You Were Hot Until I Clicked on "View More Pictures"
Disney Gave Me Unrealistic Expectations About Love
I Like Texting in Awkward Situations (oh, amen)
If You're OCD and You Know It Wash Your Hands!
I Love How We're Friends on Facebook, but We Don't Actually Talk in Person
I Wasn't Aware That Sexy Ever Left
...and my favorite...
Eighth Graders Need to Back Off Ninth-Grade Guys Especially Other People's BFs
The Wrong Side of the Bed
I think I have started at least 6 different posts this week, all to no avail. This is due in part to the fact that every time I sit down to write, Davy either started fussing or I was simply too brain dead to get my thoughts down. Davy has been sick all week with a bad cold and I've gone from having a cute, chubby baby to one of those snot nosed kids that you hold at arms length for fear of them smearing you with their germ warfare.
I think I'll just barf all my random thoughts out now:
We had an ice storm in North Texas and I can never get over how the news stations go buckwild over the school closings and traffic situations. They will override all the major news shows and even the soap operas that don't come on until later in the morning because OH DEAR GOD THE STREETS ARE SLIPPERY and IT'S ALMOST CLOSE TO FREEZING WE'RE AT 34 DEGREES NOW! The newscasters whip the whole city into a frenzy. It's truly hilarious if you have any understanding of how the northern states work during freezes...which is to say, like clockwork.
So...I kind of feel like I'm back in the 2nd grade and Jessica Wakefield is having a slumber party and everyone's totally excited and did I hear that her mom is gonna let them watch "Gremlins"? but...I didn't get invited. Every time I turn on the news the Obama fever is palpable, the whole world seems to feel as if the greatest party ever is about to be thrown. I get jazzed, too! It's wonderful, all this change. Except for certain things.
I'm looking forward to some changes the President is making but I am very, very leary of the celebrity status that he is gaining. I do not blame this entirely on him. But I think we should all watch our government very closely, praising the good and actively fighting the bad. And Obama's moves on abortion are gonna get really bad. If you care about this like I do, we need to stay alert.
On a lighter note, last night while I was watching Family Guy, I laughed myself to tears when they spoofed Rocky Dennis, God rest his soul. I love the movie "Mask" and once when Katy and I were in the check out line at Target, we saw a People magazine that had a story about Rocky Dennis, except there were no photos of the real Rocky Dennis. Only Eric Stolz' character. When I complained, "maaaaaaan, I wanted to see a real picture of Rocky," Katy gave me a sympathetic smile. "I know you did," she said softly. She knows my deep desire to see pictures of things that are disturbing. Since I can't find that Family Guy clip online, I'll post another politically incorrect clip instead:
Forgive me, Rocky & Helen Keller.
I think I'll just barf all my random thoughts out now:
We had an ice storm in North Texas and I can never get over how the news stations go buckwild over the school closings and traffic situations. They will override all the major news shows and even the soap operas that don't come on until later in the morning because OH DEAR GOD THE STREETS ARE SLIPPERY and IT'S ALMOST CLOSE TO FREEZING WE'RE AT 34 DEGREES NOW! The newscasters whip the whole city into a frenzy. It's truly hilarious if you have any understanding of how the northern states work during freezes...which is to say, like clockwork.
So...I kind of feel like I'm back in the 2nd grade and Jessica Wakefield is having a slumber party and everyone's totally excited and did I hear that her mom is gonna let them watch "Gremlins"? but...I didn't get invited. Every time I turn on the news the Obama fever is palpable, the whole world seems to feel as if the greatest party ever is about to be thrown. I get jazzed, too! It's wonderful, all this change. Except for certain things.
I'm looking forward to some changes the President is making but I am very, very leary of the celebrity status that he is gaining. I do not blame this entirely on him. But I think we should all watch our government very closely, praising the good and actively fighting the bad. And Obama's moves on abortion are gonna get really bad. If you care about this like I do, we need to stay alert.
On a lighter note, last night while I was watching Family Guy, I laughed myself to tears when they spoofed Rocky Dennis, God rest his soul. I love the movie "Mask" and once when Katy and I were in the check out line at Target, we saw a People magazine that had a story about Rocky Dennis, except there were no photos of the real Rocky Dennis. Only Eric Stolz' character. When I complained, "maaaaaaan, I wanted to see a real picture of Rocky," Katy gave me a sympathetic smile. "I know you did," she said softly. She knows my deep desire to see pictures of things that are disturbing. Since I can't find that Family Guy clip online, I'll post another politically incorrect clip instead:
Forgive me, Rocky & Helen Keller.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Almost as bad as Mom jeans...
Rachael, who some of you know has been my breastfeeding guru for the past 5 months, finally updated her blog to share about the severity of her "Mom bob" and the cash it took to fix. I snarfed coffee all over my keyboard. Rach, I love your humor & honesty! I promise to soon post something embarrassing but true about me!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Here's hopin' for one of those bath pics in the future!
I think Texas might be the only state enjoying 80 degree weather today (minus Hawaii) and we had to get ourselves out in it. To be fair, I typically hate living where you find 80 degree weather in January - I much more prefer to actually HAVE seasons. But it was downright lovely today so we went to Lakeside park to meet up with Cohen Carreker. Big C had just gotten his first shots and needed some female attention to distract him. By the way, little boy's hands are bigger than girlfriend's. Lindsay's got herself a total BOY!
Mine Fuhrer, the Twelth Man
Well, this just made my day. (Thanks, Kent!)
ps: please forgive me Johnna!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Would Jesus Drink Decaf?
Todd showed this clip last night at church. I've been thinking about it a lot because it pretty much sums up my time in prayer. I've been missing out. I tend to talk about 50 times more than I listen.
Also, I'm a glory hog. I want to write this down for you all because as I was reading another blog I was so convicted about my struggle with wanting approval and praise from others. It was ironic to see it on someone else's blog after a weekend of battling these thoughts.
Also, I'm a glory hog. I want to write this down for you all because as I was reading another blog I was so convicted about my struggle with wanting approval and praise from others. It was ironic to see it on someone else's blog after a weekend of battling these thoughts.