Why, oh why, do we need commentators for the Olympics opening ceremonies? I'm trying to watch the wierd choreographed boat dance thing, with huge feather looking oars and waves projected onto a screen above the stadium stands, which I'm sure would touch my heart and bring me to new heights of thought and awareness, except I have to mute it to get rid of the "blah, blah, blah you can see his vision blah blah blah, the churning of the oars are symbolic of my words and how they go on and on blah blah blah." We need to have not one, but TWO men to tell us all about the meaning and the design. Because apparently the part where they chose the music was not all that significant.
Now all the pretty chinese women are coming out in their traditional looking garb with cool hair, and all I hear from the announcers is that China is coming out... of the closet? of the wardrobe? Not really sure. I muted it. Because I DON'T CARE. I am trying to watch the pretty ladies and the huge pillars that are blossoming on the field.
I have now resorted to creating my own music, since I obviously don't get to hear theirs. I am reminded of the lyrics to the Olympic Theme Song that I learned as a child:
(To the tune of the theme song)
This is the Olympics theme song
that you've always heard but you do not know the words
(This is the drum part, this is the drum part).
I can sing it for you if you would like. It's much more pleasant to listen to than sportscaster Bob's voice that just goes on and on and on and on.
Side note: I see from a commercial Christian Slater is still ACTING. When did that happen?
I last remember him from this:
And of course this treasure:
Best. Chick Flick. Ever.
Or at least one of the best.
Um, why do they stop talking for the strange glowing men routine but not the pretty, pretty ladies?
Friday, August 8, 2008
Why, on TV, do they always...
Why, when there is a police car or ambulance on a tv show or in a movie, does the cop or medic always tap twice on the car before it pulls away. Do they really do that in real life? Or do they just mock shows that do that?
Thursday, August 7, 2008
That's Just Crazy Talk!
I seem to have a new catch phrase. I knew my use of it had gone beyond what was healthy and sane when I said "That's just crazy talk!" 10 times in about 10 minutes. I was surprised my friend I was with did not stand up and yell "enough!" This phrase has joined my list of overused phrases:
1. For crying out loud! (handy in any circumstance. I blame this on my ballerina kimmy).
2. Good times. (I blame this on an old friend, Adam. I'm just thankful I never picked up on his "cool beans" saying)
3. Bless her heart (uttered when you are trying to think good thoughts about someone who is driving you crazy, possibly despite their efforts to be helpful)
4. Oopsies! (finally am succeeding in purging this from my vocabulary, but I'm moving back in with K, who got me started down that road.)
I think those are my four. Did I miss one?
*note: if whoever is letting their kid play in their car and honk every two seconds doesn't make them stop soon I'm going to go rip their steering wheel out of their car.
1. For crying out loud! (handy in any circumstance. I blame this on my ballerina kimmy).
2. Good times. (I blame this on an old friend, Adam. I'm just thankful I never picked up on his "cool beans" saying)
3. Bless her heart (uttered when you are trying to think good thoughts about someone who is driving you crazy, possibly despite their efforts to be helpful)
4. Oopsies! (finally am succeeding in purging this from my vocabulary, but I'm moving back in with K, who got me started down that road.)
I think those are my four. Did I miss one?
*note: if whoever is letting their kid play in their car and honk every two seconds doesn't make them stop soon I'm going to go rip their steering wheel out of their car.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
In Memory of...
When you look at the monuments different civilizations raise, it gives you a picture about what kind of people they were. The pyramids, l'Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower are just a few that come to mind. In the US, we have the Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Washington Monument, and of course, SUV's.
"SUV's as monuments?" you say, "that's just crazy talk!" Yes, it is. Each time I see one I think the same thing.
You have seen these moving motored monuments, too, I'm sure. I'm speaking of car window stickers people attach to their rear windows that say things like "In loving memory of Stuey, 1806-2008," often with an outline of a kitty, or hand prints, or a hibiscus flower to accent it. It is interesting to me that the deceased is being honored by dedicating the family car to them. I'm not sure that would make me feel warm and fuzzy in my death. If you're going to have a monument in my honor, much better to hang a celebratory Kermit ornament from the Christmas tree each year than to put my name and death date on your car.
Also, stop with these:
Why are you telling everyone in the world who is in your family, and what their hobbies are, on your car? There are creepy people out there who would use that information for their own ends. Especially when you post their names on the car. Picture a strange man wandering past your driveway, and seeing young Timmy playing. He knows from the car that mom's name is Sue, and big sister is Tina. Creepy people use this kind of information. That's all I'm saying. I know that some of you are thinking of getting these stickers and possibly some of you already have them. That's fine. I'll just make fun of you.
"SUV's as monuments?" you say, "that's just crazy talk!" Yes, it is. Each time I see one I think the same thing.
You have seen these moving motored monuments, too, I'm sure. I'm speaking of car window stickers people attach to their rear windows that say things like "In loving memory of Stuey, 1806-2008," often with an outline of a kitty, or hand prints, or a hibiscus flower to accent it. It is interesting to me that the deceased is being honored by dedicating the family car to them. I'm not sure that would make me feel warm and fuzzy in my death. If you're going to have a monument in my honor, much better to hang a celebratory Kermit ornament from the Christmas tree each year than to put my name and death date on your car.
Also, stop with these:
Why are you telling everyone in the world who is in your family, and what their hobbies are, on your car? There are creepy people out there who would use that information for their own ends. Especially when you post their names on the car. Picture a strange man wandering past your driveway, and seeing young Timmy playing. He knows from the car that mom's name is Sue, and big sister is Tina. Creepy people use this kind of information. That's all I'm saying. I know that some of you are thinking of getting these stickers and possibly some of you already have them. That's fine. I'll just make fun of you.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
44 Things About Me
Sweet! A list! Thanks to my freshman college roomie Alicia for sending this along. I needed a good list.
1. Do you like blue cheese: sometimes, and more as the years go by.
2. Have you ever smoked: never
3. Do you own a gun: no
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite: Red
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments: It depends on what they are going to do to me.
6. What do you think of hot dogs: I like the kosher ones because they have the "good" meat. From time to time a good hot dog can really hit the spot. But with mustard, not ketchup.
7. Favorite Christmas movie: "White Christmas" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning: water
9. Can you do push ups: Why would I do that?
10. Favorite piece of jewelry: That would imply I remember to put it on.
11. Favorite hobby: pottery and picture taking
12: Do you have A.D.D.: no... wait, what was the question?
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself: My habit of leaving my headlights on.
14. Middle name: Lorraine
15. What are you doing at this exact moment: Driving in my car.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink: water, rootbeer... there is not a third.
17. Current worry: Moving.
18. Something you hate right now: people who complain.
19. Something you love right now: camp
20. How did you ring in the New Year: dancing with all the little Mormons
21. Where would you like to go: Europe. The whole continent.
22. Three people who will complete this: None of you slackers. (I dare you to post the whole things in the comment section... I wonder if you could get it to accept that many words.)
23. Do you own slippers: yes, but do I wear them? No.
24. What shirt are you wearing right now: My gray shirt with a purple cami.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets: I am happy with my flannel sheets.
26. Can you whistle: Yes
27. Favorite color: red.
28. Would you be a pirate: Sure.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower:Sing in the shower? That's just goofy.
30. Favorite Girl's Name: Lily, Esther, Daisy, Vivian
31. Favorite boy's name: Luke or Isaac (bible names... not stalking old high school friends names...)
32. What's in your pocket right now: change and Captain Dante's Subway sandwich order.
33. Last thing that made you laugh: Hairspray... started watching the new one last night.
34. Best bed sheets as a child: I don't recall my sheets, but I did have a Strawberry Shortcake bedspread.
35. Worst injury you ever had: Sprained my ankle so badly they thought it was broken when they admitted me to the ER.
36. Do you love where you live: Love the state, could do without the city, and the apartment I love but we will be parting ways in August. The new place should be good, though.
37. How many TV's do you have in your house: 3? I'm not sure what my roommates have in their room...
39. Do you prefer staying at home or going out: Staying home, or being out in nature, but never going out in large groups, because that is just too much drama and expended energy.
40. Does someone have a crush on you: Everyone does. I can't help it. I have that effect on people.
41. What is your favorite book: Pride and Prejudice, which I have loved since I was 14, before it became trendy.
42. What is your favorite movie: Much Ado About Nothing, Muppets from Space, and Pride and Prejudice (the miniseries, because the other one is pretty but has nothing to do with the book.)
43. Favorite Sports Team: Mariners and BYU Cougars. Winning is so over rated.
44 . What song do you want played at your funeral: Mm Nah Mm Nah? Or Where Can I Turn for Peace. Or Poor Wayfaring Man. Stuff from the hymn book. None of these "trendy" Mormon songs.
On that happy note...
1. Do you like blue cheese: sometimes, and more as the years go by.
2. Have you ever smoked: never
3. Do you own a gun: no
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite: Red
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments: It depends on what they are going to do to me.
6. What do you think of hot dogs: I like the kosher ones because they have the "good" meat. From time to time a good hot dog can really hit the spot. But with mustard, not ketchup.
7. Favorite Christmas movie: "White Christmas" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning: water
9. Can you do push ups: Why would I do that?
10. Favorite piece of jewelry: That would imply I remember to put it on.
11. Favorite hobby: pottery and picture taking
12: Do you have A.D.D.: no... wait, what was the question?
13. What's one trait you hate about yourself: My habit of leaving my headlights on.
14. Middle name: Lorraine
15. What are you doing at this exact moment: Driving in my car.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink: water, rootbeer... there is not a third.
17. Current worry: Moving.
18. Something you hate right now: people who complain.
19. Something you love right now: camp
20. How did you ring in the New Year: dancing with all the little Mormons
21. Where would you like to go: Europe. The whole continent.
22. Three people who will complete this: None of you slackers. (I dare you to post the whole things in the comment section... I wonder if you could get it to accept that many words.)
23. Do you own slippers: yes, but do I wear them? No.
24. What shirt are you wearing right now: My gray shirt with a purple cami.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets: I am happy with my flannel sheets.
26. Can you whistle: Yes
27. Favorite color: red.
28. Would you be a pirate: Sure.
29. What songs do you sing in the shower:Sing in the shower? That's just goofy.
30. Favorite Girl's Name: Lily, Esther, Daisy, Vivian
31. Favorite boy's name: Luke or Isaac (bible names... not stalking old high school friends names...)
32. What's in your pocket right now: change and Captain Dante's Subway sandwich order.
33. Last thing that made you laugh: Hairspray... started watching the new one last night.
34. Best bed sheets as a child: I don't recall my sheets, but I did have a Strawberry Shortcake bedspread.
35. Worst injury you ever had: Sprained my ankle so badly they thought it was broken when they admitted me to the ER.
36. Do you love where you live: Love the state, could do without the city, and the apartment I love but we will be parting ways in August. The new place should be good, though.
37. How many TV's do you have in your house: 3? I'm not sure what my roommates have in their room...
39. Do you prefer staying at home or going out: Staying home, or being out in nature, but never going out in large groups, because that is just too much drama and expended energy.
40. Does someone have a crush on you: Everyone does. I can't help it. I have that effect on people.
41. What is your favorite book: Pride and Prejudice, which I have loved since I was 14, before it became trendy.
42. What is your favorite movie: Much Ado About Nothing, Muppets from Space, and Pride and Prejudice (the miniseries, because the other one is pretty but has nothing to do with the book.)
43. Favorite Sports Team: Mariners and BYU Cougars. Winning is so over rated.
44 . What song do you want played at your funeral: Mm Nah Mm Nah? Or Where Can I Turn for Peace. Or Poor Wayfaring Man. Stuff from the hymn book. None of these "trendy" Mormon songs.
On that happy note...
Saturday, July 26, 2008
I've been deleted.
Today was the last day of one of the camps I supervise. On one staff member's evaluation, under "things we should delete next year," she put my name. And she spelled it wrong. There are two "l's" in Holliberry, thank you very much.
So now I am feeling like this:
Adults are people too, kids.
So now I am feeling like this:
Adults are people too, kids.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Your Very Important American History Lesson
So, in view of some comments made on a previous post, I feel that it is my duty to educate you. This:
is Columbo. He was played by Peter Falk. Who also, as mentioned in the comments of another post, was the Grandpa in Princess Bride who read the book to his ailing grandson, played by Fred Savage.
Columbo, in my opinion, can remembered most for his dorky persona, his trench coat, and his one eye that never moves, because it's a glass eye. Also, he's a detective who solves crime.
is Columbo. He was played by Peter Falk. Who also, as mentioned in the comments of another post, was the Grandpa in Princess Bride who read the book to his ailing grandson, played by Fred Savage.
Columbo, in my opinion, can remembered most for his dorky persona, his trench coat, and his one eye that never moves, because it's a glass eye. Also, he's a detective who solves crime.
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