Hey there, back again after a long and painful week but I got through it. Yea for me...Had to go to work today but everything turned out okay. I guess. I tell you, it's been raining like crazy around here. Luckily we didn't get the brunt of it like our neighbors to the north and west did. There was major flooding there but we got spared. Times like this remind me of the big flood in Houston in 2001. Downtown and the surrounding areas were left a mess-it was bad. This morning it rained a little but it looks like the sun is out already. I don't know which is worse-the rain or the humidity that sticks around (no pun intended). But then again it is summer so hang in there folks the hot and humid weather is just beginning.
There's nothing good at the movies this week so I guess we'll just have to wait til next weekend for The Transformers. It looks like a cool action movie. Remember the old cartoons? Well this is the live action movie. Kinda reminds me of all those alien invasion movies. Can't wait.
TV still sucks. Used to watch So You Think You Can Dance but I found something better to do w/my time: I started working out again. Finally. I do a little under a mile and half a day (almost every day) and some other weight resistance exercises. I was doing pretty good before the panic attacks set in a couple of years ago. You know, any little thing that set my heart racing would drive me into a panic. Even the hot weather would do it because in the midst of an attack you have the cold sweats. So the first summer was bad. Every time I broke into a sweat--yep, you guessed it. But now I'm back baby and better than ever. 'Course I still have a lot to go but I'm well on my way.
I'm almost done w/the book and I promise as soon as I do you'll get my review. Haven't had time to read at work cuz we've been really busy but the weekends usually give me extra time to read (when I remember to bring the book home). Haven't been able to get out and do much because of work-this month was loaded w/activities to do but alas we couldn't :( Better luck next month.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday Blues
Here it is again folks--Monday--that dreaded day when we all must suspend the life we want to live for the reality of the life that we must live. Happiness comes with a price, folks, nothing in life is easy. Yesterday for a few glorious hours it was peaceful. Now I must return to being surrounded by hypocrisy and pettiness. It is a daily testament to the control I have of my inner beast. Left unsupervised it would mean chaos. Imagine if those images were real. Better yet, it's better not to.
Went to see 1408 yesterday. It was pretty cool but then again I'm biased because I'm a big Stephen King fan. Even if, I admit, I had to close my eyes on a couple of scenes but it was worth the effort. Since I've read the actual story that this is based on I can tell you that in my opinion it at least resembled the original. That was cool the way he was seeing the ghosts of the previous victims and I knew it--when he stepped out onto the ledge to hopefully find the window of the next room--I just knew there was going to be no window at all. I guess when you do as much reading as I do you tend to expect these things to happen. The fire at the end was interesting to say the least but at least he doesn't end up setting himself on fire. He does end up burned, thou. Now that I have controlled the panic attacks I can watch these kinds of movies w/out freaking out like I used to. I'm baacckkk....about time, huh? But I still wouldn't watch those really scary movies like I used to . Let's just leave it at that. It's been awhile since I've had the kind that really affect me so I guess I'm up one.
Rained again today but at least I was indoors for most of the day. Went to work yesterday since it's the last week of the month but next Saturday is the 30th so I guess we'll be working then too. That's all I'm going to say about work. Better left alone.
Getting ready to go watch The Closer but I just wanted to do a quick update. I will return when the time is right.
Went to see 1408 yesterday. It was pretty cool but then again I'm biased because I'm a big Stephen King fan. Even if, I admit, I had to close my eyes on a couple of scenes but it was worth the effort. Since I've read the actual story that this is based on I can tell you that in my opinion it at least resembled the original. That was cool the way he was seeing the ghosts of the previous victims and I knew it--when he stepped out onto the ledge to hopefully find the window of the next room--I just knew there was going to be no window at all. I guess when you do as much reading as I do you tend to expect these things to happen. The fire at the end was interesting to say the least but at least he doesn't end up setting himself on fire. He does end up burned, thou. Now that I have controlled the panic attacks I can watch these kinds of movies w/out freaking out like I used to. I'm baacckkk....about time, huh? But I still wouldn't watch those really scary movies like I used to . Let's just leave it at that. It's been awhile since I've had the kind that really affect me so I guess I'm up one.
Rained again today but at least I was indoors for most of the day. Went to work yesterday since it's the last week of the month but next Saturday is the 30th so I guess we'll be working then too. That's all I'm going to say about work. Better left alone.
Getting ready to go watch The Closer but I just wanted to do a quick update. I will return when the time is right.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Movie review
Here it is again. Another weekend. At least I didn't go to work this am. Looks like the rain has finally stopped for now but unfortunately the sun and humidity are back .
Finally went to see The Fantastic Four last weekend and I thought it was good. Not great but certainly not bad. At least I didn't have to sit through three hours of movie. The story was okay and the special effects were good. Aside from that I really have no comment except there's this funny moment before the wedding when the guests are arriving and there's this gentleman who approaches the "bouncer". He insists he's on the list but he is turned away anyways. Even when he says his name is Stan Lee. That was hilarious. Probably the only time I reacted with more than a chuckle. There's been other movies where he has made an appearance as himself I just can't think of them right now.
Yeaaa...I'm excited at the prospect of going to see 1408 tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes. This one also meets my requirements: less than 2 hours long!! lol Maybe Stephen King will make an appearance on this one too. He is fond of playing small roles in his movies. Not all of them though.
I am halfway through "The Pelican Brief" but I forgot to bring it home this weekend. Oh, well, it'll just have to wait til Monday but so far so good. Hey, John Grisham was in town this week. Too bad it was just to speak to the bar association and not a public appearance. Too bad, I would have like to meet him in person.
Susan was in town last weekend but I didn't get to see them. What else is new, huh? After all, I'm only the kid sister. The younger, more beautiful, smarter sibling. Although did you hear that news story about iqs and family rankings. Supposedly the older sibling has a higher iq than the younger ones. Yeah right...not this family. Just because they have the better paying jobs doesn't make them any smarter. I'm just a misunderstood, under appreciated artist. Boo hoo.. Anyways...bologna, I say..One day I'll get my act together.
This week saw the premier of The Dead Zone and The Closer. I was so looking forward to both of them but they failed to deliver. On TDZ they killed off one of the characters, the sheriff, the husband of Johnny's friend. Wow, talk about a surprise. It's like the season finale during the season premiere. It is so confusing. The Closer was a little better. I thought they were going to get rid of someone because the boss was faced w/budget cuts and had to either transfer or fire someone. She didn't. They worked out some complicated budget loopholes and everyone is still there. Now, you ask me what was the murder mystery of the week? Who knows.
Hey, we might go down to the valley again the weekend of July 7. On the 8th they're throwing Dora Lee a graduation party. It was the only day they could get the family together. I asked for the day off but who knows. Things at work are getting better now that there's been some changes but we'll see what happens.
Finally went to see The Fantastic Four last weekend and I thought it was good. Not great but certainly not bad. At least I didn't have to sit through three hours of movie. The story was okay and the special effects were good. Aside from that I really have no comment except there's this funny moment before the wedding when the guests are arriving and there's this gentleman who approaches the "bouncer". He insists he's on the list but he is turned away anyways. Even when he says his name is Stan Lee. That was hilarious. Probably the only time I reacted with more than a chuckle. There's been other movies where he has made an appearance as himself I just can't think of them right now.
Yeaaa...I'm excited at the prospect of going to see 1408 tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes. This one also meets my requirements: less than 2 hours long!! lol Maybe Stephen King will make an appearance on this one too. He is fond of playing small roles in his movies. Not all of them though.
I am halfway through "The Pelican Brief" but I forgot to bring it home this weekend. Oh, well, it'll just have to wait til Monday but so far so good. Hey, John Grisham was in town this week. Too bad it was just to speak to the bar association and not a public appearance. Too bad, I would have like to meet him in person.
Susan was in town last weekend but I didn't get to see them. What else is new, huh? After all, I'm only the kid sister. The younger, more beautiful, smarter sibling. Although did you hear that news story about iqs and family rankings. Supposedly the older sibling has a higher iq than the younger ones. Yeah right...not this family. Just because they have the better paying jobs doesn't make them any smarter. I'm just a misunderstood, under appreciated artist. Boo hoo.. Anyways...bologna, I say..One day I'll get my act together.
This week saw the premier of The Dead Zone and The Closer. I was so looking forward to both of them but they failed to deliver. On TDZ they killed off one of the characters, the sheriff, the husband of Johnny's friend. Wow, talk about a surprise. It's like the season finale during the season premiere. It is so confusing. The Closer was a little better. I thought they were going to get rid of someone because the boss was faced w/budget cuts and had to either transfer or fire someone. She didn't. They worked out some complicated budget loopholes and everyone is still there. Now, you ask me what was the murder mystery of the week? Who knows.
Hey, we might go down to the valley again the weekend of July 7. On the 8th they're throwing Dora Lee a graduation party. It was the only day they could get the family together. I asked for the day off but who knows. Things at work are getting better now that there's been some changes but we'll see what happens.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day
My, it's that time of the week again, isn't it? Today went to see The Fantastic Four movie and it turned out to be pretty good. Mainly because it was only 89 minutes long and you know how i hate super long movies. Like, okay, get to the point......just tell me the story and move on. Anyways, the story itself was good and the special effects were even better. I'd go see it again if i could but i can't so I won't. Looking forward to next weekend so i can watch 1408. I'll keep you informed.
Today is Father's Day. Couldn't go see him but I sent him a card. Even if we did go see them they are so boring and predictable I can tell you w/out verifying it that they had breakfast @ Shoneys like always. BORING!!! Gees, people, get a life. Today is also Mary and Susy's 41st bday. Sent them a card too. Called them earlier. Caught Mary @ the mall but cut the conversation short because you know she has the attention span of a fruitfly. I cannot tell if she's talking to me or someone else that's with her. I got so frustrated that I just told her okay, gotta go. They are so caught up in their little life that it'll probably be months before i hear from them again. I just dread going to visit because they can never take a few minutes from their busy life to call or visit. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't have to talk to them everyday.
Since today is Sunday and tomorrow it's back to work I am dreading it sooooo much. W/out going into details, that is the last place i wanna be at right now. Hopefully things will change soon.
We have been having plenty of rain this last couple of days. Maybe it'll dry out by tomorrow cuz you know how I hate driving in the rain. This city is so flood prone that any little downpour will have some idiot trying to get thru a low water crossing and then we the taxpayers will have to pay to save their sorry ass. Don't they EVER learn. Guess not. Their idea of fun is standing in the heat @ the airport waiting for some basketball players to arrive (who don't stay for longer than 15 minutes anyways).
Oh, today is the season premiere of The Dead Zone but that's not until 9pm but until then there is absolutely nothing to watch. At least tomorrow there's the closer and Kyle XY. For what that's worth.
I know, don't mind me, I'm just in a bitchy mood today because I have to go to work tomorrow again. AAAAHHHHH !!!!!!!!! Beam me up Scotty! I know....SUCK IT UP!!!!!
Oh, there goes another ambulance. Probably someone caught in the rain. Go figure. Gotta go, maybe next time i'll be in a better mood. I wouldn't count on it, though...
Today is Father's Day. Couldn't go see him but I sent him a card. Even if we did go see them they are so boring and predictable I can tell you w/out verifying it that they had breakfast @ Shoneys like always. BORING!!! Gees, people, get a life. Today is also Mary and Susy's 41st bday. Sent them a card too. Called them earlier. Caught Mary @ the mall but cut the conversation short because you know she has the attention span of a fruitfly. I cannot tell if she's talking to me or someone else that's with her. I got so frustrated that I just told her okay, gotta go. They are so caught up in their little life that it'll probably be months before i hear from them again. I just dread going to visit because they can never take a few minutes from their busy life to call or visit. Oh well, it's a good thing I don't have to talk to them everyday.
Since today is Sunday and tomorrow it's back to work I am dreading it sooooo much. W/out going into details, that is the last place i wanna be at right now. Hopefully things will change soon.
We have been having plenty of rain this last couple of days. Maybe it'll dry out by tomorrow cuz you know how I hate driving in the rain. This city is so flood prone that any little downpour will have some idiot trying to get thru a low water crossing and then we the taxpayers will have to pay to save their sorry ass. Don't they EVER learn. Guess not. Their idea of fun is standing in the heat @ the airport waiting for some basketball players to arrive (who don't stay for longer than 15 minutes anyways).
Oh, today is the season premiere of The Dead Zone but that's not until 9pm but until then there is absolutely nothing to watch. At least tomorrow there's the closer and Kyle XY. For what that's worth.
I know, don't mind me, I'm just in a bitchy mood today because I have to go to work tomorrow again. AAAAHHHHH !!!!!!!!! Beam me up Scotty! I know....SUCK IT UP!!!!!
Oh, there goes another ambulance. Probably someone caught in the rain. Go figure. Gotta go, maybe next time i'll be in a better mood. I wouldn't count on it, though...
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Finished another book
Was catching up on my reading earlier and it reminded me that I have not yet commented on the previous one. Finished reading Fool Moon last week. This one is from Jim Butcher. He's a new author I picked up on because of the sci fi series The Dresden Files. He writes the series of books that the show is based on. I really don't want to get too excited about the show since it's on cable and we all know how often those shows survive. Usually it's one season and BAM you're gone. I sure enjoyed it this season though, I hope it's around for at least one more. Although I've been reading the message boards regarding the similarities or lack of. After reading one book (I plan to read more) I tend to agree w/those who say "hey, where's the beetle?". It seems that in the books Harry drives a BW beetle and on the shows he goes around in a Jeep. Not to mention that Murphy is written up as short and blond but on the show she's tall and brunette. Hmmm....that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book itself. Although I have to admit that throughout the whole thing I kept picturing the show in my mind. That's what happens when you watch the show first and read the books later. I thought it was cool, though, totally enjoyable. I think I finished it in a week or so. Keep in mind that I only have Saturdays, breaks and lunch time to read. Sometimes not even lunch times because sometimes I only take half an hour. All in all, I would go back and buy the next book in the series. Four stars :)
Picked up a new one this week. This one is by Kathy Reichs. If the name sounds familiar (I doubt it) it's because the show Bones is based on her books. Yep, another one of those. I'm like halfway through and I have to admit it's pretty good. At least I keep going back to it and not dreading finishing it. Then again, if it's dragging then why bother reading it? Right?
Earlier in the day I was purging my book shelf. I have so many books and running out of space. I think I took out almost 10-15 books and need to get rid of them. Anyone interested? I'll probably just give them away. These are the types of books that a) are duplicates or b) I know I have no interest in reading again (they got a ho -hum) rating from me. I just need to update the spreadsheet to reflect this.
Boy, the calendar says it's June but I swear it already feels like August around here. The humidity is unbelievable. It makes you feel like not going outside at all. This weekend is the Texas Folklife Festival but I don't know if I feel like being out in the sun. Then again it's not like we're going to be there allll day but still. Makes you kinda lazy. Kinda.
New movie on the horizon: 1408--based on the Stephen King short story. Dawned on me that I have that story on audio cassette (yes, cassette) but I still haven't heard it. I have until June 22 to become familiar w/it because I intend to watch it. That's if I find something to play it on. LOL... Haven't gone to see the Spiderman movie yet. I have the day off on Monday, maybe we'll go watch it. They're piling up on me!!!!!!!!!!! The new Fantastic Four movie is due out soon too and I wanna watch that one too.
The tv season is officially dead. Time to find something more useful to do w/my time instead. Just got a Bowflex this week. Maybe I can use this down time to get back into shape. Yeah....One can only try. Anyways, back to tv news: The only thing I am barely interested in is the new So You Think You Can Dance season. Now I usually don't watch reality shows but be being the kind of person born w/3 left feet I enjoy watching people dance. It's not the reality part that intrigues me but the dancing part. They just narrowed the competitors down to the top 20 and things are going to get interesting (hopefully). Other than that, it's a whole snore fest.
Just got off the phone w/Mary. Everything's cool. Susan's gonna be in town next weekend, they're going to sea world. If she has time maybe we can take her out for her bday. Her 41st!!! Oh, she'll love me for saying that.
Well, gotta go, I'll let you know what happens.
Picked up a new one this week. This one is by Kathy Reichs. If the name sounds familiar (I doubt it) it's because the show Bones is based on her books. Yep, another one of those. I'm like halfway through and I have to admit it's pretty good. At least I keep going back to it and not dreading finishing it. Then again, if it's dragging then why bother reading it? Right?
Earlier in the day I was purging my book shelf. I have so many books and running out of space. I think I took out almost 10-15 books and need to get rid of them. Anyone interested? I'll probably just give them away. These are the types of books that a) are duplicates or b) I know I have no interest in reading again (they got a ho -hum) rating from me. I just need to update the spreadsheet to reflect this.
Boy, the calendar says it's June but I swear it already feels like August around here. The humidity is unbelievable. It makes you feel like not going outside at all. This weekend is the Texas Folklife Festival but I don't know if I feel like being out in the sun. Then again it's not like we're going to be there allll day but still. Makes you kinda lazy. Kinda.
New movie on the horizon: 1408--based on the Stephen King short story. Dawned on me that I have that story on audio cassette (yes, cassette) but I still haven't heard it. I have until June 22 to become familiar w/it because I intend to watch it. That's if I find something to play it on. LOL... Haven't gone to see the Spiderman movie yet. I have the day off on Monday, maybe we'll go watch it. They're piling up on me!!!!!!!!!!! The new Fantastic Four movie is due out soon too and I wanna watch that one too.
The tv season is officially dead. Time to find something more useful to do w/my time instead. Just got a Bowflex this week. Maybe I can use this down time to get back into shape. Yeah....One can only try. Anyways, back to tv news: The only thing I am barely interested in is the new So You Think You Can Dance season. Now I usually don't watch reality shows but be being the kind of person born w/3 left feet I enjoy watching people dance. It's not the reality part that intrigues me but the dancing part. They just narrowed the competitors down to the top 20 and things are going to get interesting (hopefully). Other than that, it's a whole snore fest.
Just got off the phone w/Mary. Everything's cool. Susan's gonna be in town next weekend, they're going to sea world. If she has time maybe we can take her out for her bday. Her 41st!!! Oh, she'll love me for saying that.
Well, gotta go, I'll let you know what happens.
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