Movies

I was going to compose a list of movies that you need to see, but for now, I can only come up with a few so it's going to be a short list.

Juno This movie is simply awesome. Get past the picture of the pregnant teen on the front cover and watch it! The sarcasm and wit of the main character, Juno, is definitely something that everyone can appreciate and laugh at. Do it.

August Rush I'll call this one inspiring. If you like music at all, this movie is for you. Great music, and a great story. It's touching. Makes me wanna be a singer for sure...and marry Jonathan Rhys Meyers!

The Painted Veil This one is sad, but excellent. It's filmed in China in an absolutely beautiful location. The mountains are incredible! I guess it's a love story, but definitely with a twist. It's a must see for guys an girls alike.

The Piano While this one's certainly not new, I recommend it just the same. Again, music plays a big part in the movie. It tugs at all the emotions and takes a couple of unexpected turns.

Sunny Awesomeness

The weather down here is gorgeous! I'm talking 60 degrees of sunny awesomeness! I'm sure that we're in for another batch or two of winter storms, being as its February, but I'm definitely going to get my tank tops ready, just in case! It was so nice today that I even summoned up enough courage to take both of my dogs as well as my roommates dog on a walk. Let me help you understand why this was such a feat. First, all 3 dogs are only about a year old. Second, they weigh a total of 160 pounds, which is more than I weigh. It was like trying to wrangle three overweight hyperactive 7 year-olds in an arcade/candy store/amusement park. Intense! I think it was good, though. They've been at each others throats a lot lately and I think that walking thing will help. Wish me luck!

Also, I guess I'm to the point where neck surgery is just a phone call away. Interesting. I went to the Doc last week because my pain is really coming back and I've had this nasty headache that has literally not gone away for over a month! Ugh! Anyway, he said that he doesn't want to operate on me if he doesn't have to, but that if I call him and say that I can't take it anymore, fix it, he'll do the surgery. I'm not there yet, but I'm definitely getting close. Despite the fact that the anesthesiologist that does my epidurals seems really hesitant to do another one, the surgeon thinks I should get one more. Why not, I guess? I love having an 18 gauge needle shoved in to my spine! That's a weird concept in itself. So that's the plan for now. One more injection and see how it goes. If I do have to have surgery, I think I'll have people sign my neck brace or something tacky like that. I mean, what if it's the only cast-like thing I ever have? I just hope that I don't have to wear it in 100 degree heat and that I can somehow still raft. Just let me dream...

Other than that, just working, going to class, and playing with my dogs. Guess I can't complain too much about life.

I'm Good!

I'm not gonna blow this out of proportion, but I'm good. I'm very good. How good, you ask? Well, perhaps I'll direct you to Keith for that answer. It's not the most flattering picture, but ask him about this...Go ahead...Do It!

The Fatness

Okay, so we happened across these photos during coffee time this am. Unfortunately, I don't drink coffee, so in reality, it was just during time. Since I am currently working in the veterinary field, I probably shouldn't be posting these, (they're really horrible from the viewpoint of a vet tech), but at the same time, it seems they provide job security. I'm torn. Also, feline diabetes and joint problems aside, they're kinda funny! See?

We're All Screwed

These stats, provided by Consumer Reports, either prove that some health warnings might be leading to paranoia, or that we're all screwed. You decide.

-75% of Americans put cotton swabs inside their ears, risking a perforated eardrum

-40% often eat raw cookie dough, which could carry salmonella

-Only 50% have a carbon monoxide detector at home

-61% don't have a rubber mat in the shower

-13% admitted to sometimes drinking beer while using power tools

-58% never wear a helmet while bicycling

-27% percent never use sunscreen

WANTED

SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO DRIVE AND HAS ACCESS TO ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS!

MANY SUMMERS PAST, I FIRST SAW ONE AND IMMEDIATELY REALIZED IT'S POTENTIAL AS AN INCREDIBLE FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT AS WELL AS AN OVERWHELMING FORCE OF DESTRUCTION! SERIOUSLY, THESE THINGS CAN CROSS A FIELD AT CRAZY SPEEDS LIKE IT'S NOTHING.

I WILL FIND A WAY TO CATCH A RIDE IN ONE SOMEDAY.
MARK MY WORDS!