It's definitely feeling like Monday today. I don't think I'm the only one who didn't get out of bed this morning. Within 5 minutes of being at work, I was already annoyed and it went downhill from there. I actually had to take my whole 15-minute break or else I was going to lose it, most likely in front of my supervisor.
But then I found this. Have you heard of Susan Boyle? If not, I really encourage you to go watch her Britain's Got Talent audition. And I dare you not to be smiling afterwards.
Here's hoping that the day just keeps going up from here.
(Oh, and One Tree Hill is new tonight, so there is a good chance that it could end up being a good day!)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Sound of Music
I don't know why, but this video made me a little bit teary--in a happy way!
Watch it and tell me if that happens to you too, because I know I can't be the only crazy one. :)
Watch it and tell me if that happens to you too, because I know I can't be the only crazy one. :)
Monday, April 13, 2009
These are a few of my favorite things...
1. What is your first name? Jennifer
2. What is your favorite food? homemade fried chicken
3. What high school did you go to? Stillwater
4. What is your favorite color? cranberry red/pink
5. Who is your celebrity crush? Patrick Dempsey
6. Favorite drink? mimosa
7. Dream vacation? secluded beach island bungalow (Virgin Islands, etc)
8. Favorite dessert? tiramisu
9. What did you want to be when you grew up? a writer
10. What do you love most in life? my family
11. One Word to describe you
12. Where do you live? Colorado
This is supposed to be one of those chain letter-type things where I tell you the sites to go to and make your own. But this freakin thing gave me so much trouble, it was hardly worth it. It was not nearly as much fun as it claims to be.
(If you'd like to try, which I don't recommend, you can go here to make your own collage. Be sure that you create an account first, or else you'll lose all your work. Lame.)
One thing I did realize though, is that I love collages. Like, really. I think it's going to be my new 'thing'. But real ones, not...you know, stupid virtual ones.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
This post is not about Miley Cyrus
It's not about how stupid she is, and why I hate her. Because she is so ridiculous, I refuse to even waste my time talking about it.
This is really about shoes. And about how when you can't walk, going to the shoe store (especially where they are all on sale!) is NOT FUN.
I walked in to Nordstrom Rack and seriously wanted every cute pair of shoes I saw:
I walked in to Nordstrom Rack and seriously wanted every cute pair of shoes I saw:
Chances are, I probably wouldn't have bought the shoes, even if I wasn't crippled. Because I'm cheap. :)
Well...maybe that last pair. So cute!!
I'm praying that soon I will be able to enjoy the warmer weather and wear flip flops again. Because seriously? That's the best part of summer for me!
I'm majorly, totally, butt crazy in love with Josh!
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed Paul Rudd is everywhere lately?
From roles in Knocked Up and Forgetting Sarah Marshall to Role Models and I Love You, Man, he is quickly becoming a staple in Hollywood's funny (albeit, crude) men.
And I'm loving it. I think he is the perfect actor to bridge the gap in those mostly-male-humor-but-trying-to-appeal-to-women-as-well movies that are all the hype right now. So far, he has mostly played the "good guy" in these movies and his character is usually offended (or completely un-relatable) with the vulgar, crass, "guy's guy". I think this is the part that could be appealing to the women who are forced to watch these ridiculous (however, almost always hilarious) films with their boyfriends/husbands/whoever.
Plus, he is cute. Not in a drop-dead gorgeous way, but in a sweet, perfect-boyfriend kind of way (with a little bit of awkward-nerd thrown in).
Because no matter how many guy movies he stars in, he will always be "Josh" to me. :)
From roles in Knocked Up and Forgetting Sarah Marshall to Role Models and I Love You, Man, he is quickly becoming a staple in Hollywood's funny (albeit, crude) men.
And I'm loving it. I think he is the perfect actor to bridge the gap in those mostly-male-humor-but-trying-to-appeal-to-women-as-well movies that are all the hype right now. So far, he has mostly played the "good guy" in these movies and his character is usually offended (or completely un-relatable) with the vulgar, crass, "guy's guy". I think this is the part that could be appealing to the women who are forced to watch these ridiculous (however, almost always hilarious) films with their boyfriends/husbands/whoever.
Plus, he is cute. Not in a drop-dead gorgeous way, but in a sweet, perfect-boyfriend kind of way (with a little bit of awkward-nerd thrown in).
I think Cher said it best in Clueless: "Okay, okay......so he's kind of a Baldwin."
Because no matter how many guy movies he stars in, he will always be "Josh" to me. :)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
A Day In the Life...
not to steal Raelynn's format, but time logs are a fun way to post!
8:33- finish chatting with the ladies and turn back to computer
8:35- tire of looking at my blank desktop, open google, search for one tree hill gossip
8:40- decide that OTH 'behind the scenes' is pretty boring, close google
8:40- stare idly at my computer, decide to log in to phone and answer calls, but there are none.
9:45- hobble to the kitchen and make my instant oatmeal. but I hate it and don't know why I keep trying to eat it. force down a few bites until it becomes cold and lumpy, then throw it away.
9:50- realize I missed my chance at a call (and therefore, something to do) and put my phone back on 'available'
9:53- get text message from my brother saying that he is leaving for the Air Force on May 12 and I will not be able to see him before he leaves. have a 5 minute pity-party/mini cry-fest. seriously think about going home. recompose myself. reopen google.
10-10:30- search Google for everything from Easter recipes to heel pain to jelly bean poems. Intermittently check Reader for new posts, the only new ones are from People. I'm sick of hearing about Madonna and her Malawi adoption. seriously.
10:30- first phone call!! but it's just a transfer...
10:35- decide I want to make an Easter dinner: ham, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and rolls. yum
10:45- IM my friend and bug her about Easter plans, etc. She actually has work to do and I feel bad.
10:50- google Taylor Momsen (i have no idea?) and look up recipes for hot cross buns; decide I do not have the desire to make those.
10:52- another call. quick and easy, nothing exciting.
10:55- open Paint and start making easter eggs. make a whole bunch, am very proud, email them to show my mom and set them as my desktop background.
11:15- wonder if it's too early to call Steve to see if I can come home for lunch and if he will make pizza?
11:27- Steve calls and asks if I want to come home for lunch; says he will make pizza. :)
11:45- open Reader yet again.. nothing. decide I'll write my own blog.
11:57- 3rd phone call... confused lady who has no idea what she's talking about. transfer her to get some help.
currently 12:21: I think you get the idea and now I'm going home for lunch. yay pizza!
7:34- clock in at work, almost late because the time clock sucks
7:35- log in to phone but stay on "aux" cuz I refuse to speak (on the phone, or otherwise) before 8:30 am
7:40- log on to Gmail and check my reader. something like 20 new posts (majority of them are from People.com and failblog)
7:53- quickly complete the 16 items I have for the day. decide against asking my supervisor for something to do because the answer is always the same.
8:33- finish chatting with the ladies and turn back to computer
8:35- tire of looking at my blank desktop, open google, search for one tree hill gossip
8:40- decide that OTH 'behind the scenes' is pretty boring, close google
8:40- stare idly at my computer, decide to log in to phone and answer calls, but there are none.
9:45- hobble to the kitchen and make my instant oatmeal. but I hate it and don't know why I keep trying to eat it. force down a few bites until it becomes cold and lumpy, then throw it away.
9:50- realize I missed my chance at a call (and therefore, something to do) and put my phone back on 'available'
9:53- get text message from my brother saying that he is leaving for the Air Force on May 12 and I will not be able to see him before he leaves. have a 5 minute pity-party/mini cry-fest. seriously think about going home. recompose myself. reopen google.
10-10:30- search Google for everything from Easter recipes to heel pain to jelly bean poems. Intermittently check Reader for new posts, the only new ones are from People. I'm sick of hearing about Madonna and her Malawi adoption. seriously.
10:30- first phone call!! but it's just a transfer...
10:35- decide I want to make an Easter dinner: ham, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and rolls. yum
10:45- IM my friend and bug her about Easter plans, etc. She actually has work to do and I feel bad.
10:50- google Taylor Momsen (i have no idea?) and look up recipes for hot cross buns; decide I do not have the desire to make those.
10:52- another call. quick and easy, nothing exciting.
10:55- open Paint and start making easter eggs. make a whole bunch, am very proud, email them to show my mom and set them as my desktop background.
11:15- wonder if it's too early to call Steve to see if I can come home for lunch and if he will make pizza?
11:27- Steve calls and asks if I want to come home for lunch; says he will make pizza. :)
11:45- open Reader yet again.. nothing. decide I'll write my own blog.
11:57- 3rd phone call... confused lady who has no idea what she's talking about. transfer her to get some help.
currently 12:21: I think you get the idea and now I'm going home for lunch. yay pizza!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Gets Me Through...
Sometimes, (okay, most times) the only thing that keeps me sane on Mondays is the anticipation of my Monday night tv shows. Unfortunately, they have been on hiatus for FAR too long. The placebo effect of the reruns has been just enough to get me through these past few weeks, but the new episodes tonight couldn't have come at a more needed time.
I know I'm admitting something pretty embarassing, but Gossip Girl is one of my shows. I came in on the third or fourth episode, but it's definitely a 'can't-miss' now. I love the drama and the sex and scandals. Oh, but I conveniently forget that they are supposed to be 15-18 and in high school.
Anyway...in case you care: We left off with Blair, on the brink of being expelled, losing Yale and her father's trust, using a picture (that Serena took!) of Dan and the new teacher-what's-her-name in order to get the teacher fired. Now, the rumor that they were 'together' was totally not true....until Dan went to her apartment afterwards and she said that 'since she wasn't his teacher anymore.......' so yeah. I have a hard time devoting myself to this show when Serena & Dan break up. Also, I love Chuck and Blair together. And since none of that is really developing at the moment, I am simply watching tonight out of loyalty and curiosity. :)
Now as for One Tree Hill, I'm gonna tell you whether you care or not. :)
I am one-hundred percent, wholly devoted to this show. I have spent too much of my life (six years) and cried way too many tears to give up on it now. Not that there is any reason to give up on it! They have sucessfully closed the gap in the 4-year jump, and I'm glad that they are in my age-bracket again. Things are getting good, too. Peyton and Lucas are (finally) together for real, they are getting married, and having a baby! However, tonight's episode promises some patented OTH drama. The preview (in case you haven't seen it, you can go here) hints at some tough choices ahead and a whole lotta tears.
I think when we last left the other characters, Haley had made a hard choice about publishing Sam's controversial essay, which may have a dire effect on her teaching position. They also had the first read-through of the screenplay with all the actors finally casted. (Btw, I'm still holding out for a OTH movie. It was, after all, Mark Schwahn's original concept for the story!) So I'm sure there will be a lot of stories going on aside from the Lucas-Peyton baby drama. Trust me, it's gonna be good!!
Needless to say, you know where I'll be at 7:00! I'm so happy my friends are finally back.
haha :)
(p.s. just to prove how much of a nerd I am, I titled this post after a song title...which is how OTH names all their episodes! fun little (nerdy) fact for ya.)
I know I'm admitting something pretty embarassing, but Gossip Girl is one of my shows. I came in on the third or fourth episode, but it's definitely a 'can't-miss' now. I love the drama and the sex and scandals. Oh, but I conveniently forget that they are supposed to be 15-18 and in high school.
Anyway...in case you care: We left off with Blair, on the brink of being expelled, losing Yale and her father's trust, using a picture (that Serena took!) of Dan and the new teacher-what's-her-name in order to get the teacher fired. Now, the rumor that they were 'together' was totally not true....until Dan went to her apartment afterwards and she said that 'since she wasn't his teacher anymore.......' so yeah. I have a hard time devoting myself to this show when Serena & Dan break up. Also, I love Chuck and Blair together. And since none of that is really developing at the moment, I am simply watching tonight out of loyalty and curiosity. :)
Now as for One Tree Hill, I'm gonna tell you whether you care or not. :)
I am one-hundred percent, wholly devoted to this show. I have spent too much of my life (six years) and cried way too many tears to give up on it now. Not that there is any reason to give up on it! They have sucessfully closed the gap in the 4-year jump, and I'm glad that they are in my age-bracket again. Things are getting good, too. Peyton and Lucas are (finally) together for real, they are getting married, and having a baby! However, tonight's episode promises some patented OTH drama. The preview (in case you haven't seen it, you can go here) hints at some tough choices ahead and a whole lotta tears.
I think when we last left the other characters, Haley had made a hard choice about publishing Sam's controversial essay, which may have a dire effect on her teaching position. They also had the first read-through of the screenplay with all the actors finally casted. (Btw, I'm still holding out for a OTH movie. It was, after all, Mark Schwahn's original concept for the story!) So I'm sure there will be a lot of stories going on aside from the Lucas-Peyton baby drama. Trust me, it's gonna be good!!
Needless to say, you know where I'll be at 7:00! I'm so happy my friends are finally back.
haha :)
(p.s. just to prove how much of a nerd I am, I titled this post after a song title...which is how OTH names all their episodes! fun little (nerdy) fact for ya.)
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