Juno…Finally Saw it May 9, 2008

So hubby and I FINALLY got around to watching the dvd of Juno tonight. I’ll admit, it wasn’t what I thought it would be. First of all I found it to be smart and witty. The jokes were very fast and smart. I found the character of Juno to be amazing and profound. The boyfriend Bleeker was a bit odd. I thought it would have been nice to see more of how he handled the situation. On the same token, I didn’t at all think it glorified the concept of teenage pregnancy. If a quarter of the teenage population were as spot on as the Juno character, the concept of “dumb, ignorant and unprepared teenage mother” would not be such as bad stereotype. I thought the Dad and step mother of Juno were great. If only every teenager had parents like that! The adoptive parents were adorable, however at the end I felt sad for them. I don’t want to give away any spoilers here, but I think Ellen Page and Jennifer Garner’s characters were the most heartfelt and the most honest. However, I had hoped for more in the way of comedy. Not sure exactly what I had in mind, but it was very melancholy for me. I’d restock this dvd in the “Drama” section as opposed to “Comedy”. Also bonus points for the soundtrack and screen play writing.

Three out of Five Stars (ain’t bad!)

“Enchanted” Arrangement April 23, 2008

Isn’t this flower arrangement cute? It’s named after the Disney movie “Enchanted” and it’s being sold by teleflora for about $60. I stumbled on it when I was ordering a flower arrangement for my MIL.

A Day Without Work Feels Good April 20, 2008

I very much needed a day where I did no work whatsoever and today was that day. Hubby and I went to the movies and saw “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”. HILARIOUS! Then we went to Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse for lunch/dinner. Then we went to my Aunt & Uncle’s house for cake for my Uncle’s Birthday. I feel so refreshed and recharged, which is good because it’s back to normal tomorrow!

Our Jamaica Accommodations April 12, 2008

Hubby and I are getting pretty excited to spend our first wedding anniversary in Jamaica. Check out the specs of our room:

Great House Verandah Suites:

Rooms with a partial view of the Caribbean Sea. All rooms air-conditioned with ceiling fan, King Bed, private shower and bathtub, telephone, Flat Screen satellite TV, CD player/radio, blow dryer, safety deposit box, stocked mini-bar. Verandah with sofa chairs & table. Stocked mini-bar. Nightly turndown service. The 24 suites are conveniently located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Great House within steps of Feathers, Patois Patio, Cabana Grill, Aura Nightclub, piano bar, shops, conference rooms, internet cafe, gaming room, pool and swim-up bar and beach.

The highlighted things are my hubby’s room requirements, I was just happy that we are in the same building as the internet cafe. The thought of not being able to check my email for a week is frightening to me. (note to self: GET OVER IT, YOUR ON VACAY!)

In Anticipation of Our Upcoming Jamaican Vacation April 12, 2008

here’s the recipe for my favorite drink, the HUMMINGBIRD:

DIRTY BANANA:

This Qualifies as One of the Best CL’s Posts I’ve Seen in A Long Time April 8, 2008

LINK

TEXT: “Hello. My husband and I are looking to adopt any and all negelected lawn gnomes. Perhaps you or someone you know has a gnome stuck in the garage, attic or basement? Perhaps you don’t know that gnomes need fresh air and sunshine? Well we are currently in charge of one little lawn gnome and he has requested that we look into adopting some siblings for him. Maybe a few friends too. A couple of drinking buddies couldn’t hurt either. Right now all he’s got to hang out with is a fairy, and no offense, but she is rather dull. Every morning we find her laying on her side, the lazy little thing. We are willing and able to pick up all abandoned gnomes and drive them home. We have a large yard where the gnomes will receive plenty of fresh air and sunshine. After dark the gnome games begin, but we never mind. Let them have their fun, right? So, thanks for reading and think about the gnomes in your life. Don’t they deserve to spend the rest of their years in the country, all together, like some kind of gnome retirement home? Included below are pictures of our little gnome, and his ‘friend’ the fairy. Please email with info and pictures if you have any, we will consider all adoption offers. Thanks Again!”

Fun With Your Cat Science Kit April 5, 2008

I was at Drugstore.com picking up some provisions and I stumbled across this fun little item:

It’s described as follows:

“Separate Cat Facts from fiction with this purr-fect science kit!

Do cats have built in homing devices?  Can they foretell earthquakes?  Do cats see the same colors we do?  You might be surprised.

Make Cat Glasses to see the world as it appears through your pet’s eyes.  Try taste experiments to find out if cats can taste sweets, grow a cat grass treat for your pet, and investigate feline food preferences.

Have fun with catnip toys and treats - playful experiments will show you the many ways your cat learns.  Give your cat a personality interview to explore its moods - find out what your pet is saying with its whiskers, ears, and tail! Observe traits it shares with lions and tigers.

Your cat will purrrrrrr with delight when you open this kit!

Kit includes:

• Colored lenses and glasses frames
• Catnip and cloth for catnip treats
• Hoop
• Cat grass seed
• Cat toys for learning experiments
• Bowls for taste experiments
• Personality assessment
• Communication chart
• Experiments
• Science guide.”

It’s being sold on Drugstore.com for $19.99 in case anyone wants to buy it for me my cats.

Everything Old is New (and Slightly Older) Again April 3, 2008

First it was the modern 90210 spin-off and now New Kids on the Block are reuniting!  Hurry, I need to dig out all my old NKOTB merchandise….fast!

Further Confirmation of My Impending Flying Fears March 31, 2008

From an article on MSNBC called The 16 Worst Places to Stash Your Stuff:

“The worst place to sit on an airplane: the rear
Avoid this section if you’re prone to airsickness, says retired United Airlines pilot Meryl Getline, who operates the aviation Web site fromthecockpit.com. “Think of a seesaw,” Getline says. “The farther from the center you are, the more up-and-down movement you experience.” Because the tail of the plane tends to be longer than the front, “that’s the bumpiest of all,” she says. “The smoothest option is sitting as close to the wing as you can.”

EDIT: I just found this info:

“A look at real-world crash stats, however, suggests that the farther back you sit, the better your odds of survival. Passengers near the tail of a plane are about 40 percent more likely to survive a crash than those in the first few rows up front.

That’s the conclusion of an exclusive Popular Mechanics study that examined every commercial jet crash in the United States, since 1971, that had both fatalities and survivors. The raw data from these 20 accidents has been languishing for decades in National Transportation Safety Board files, waiting to be analyzed by anyone curious enough to look and willing to do the statistical drudgework.”

Want to Feel Smart(er) and Impress Your Friends? March 31, 2008

Read about 10 things you didn’t learn in school.

Then head over here and educate yourself on the top 100 April Fool’s Day Hoaxes of All Time.

Happy learning!