Just watched NOTORIOUS. Amazing! Loved it. Cried like an effing baby for the last ten minutes. My brother would be proud. Though I thought that the uncontrollable tears ended with pregnancy. Now I'll be tear-prone all night.

yesterday

I am so saddened by the great loss that America has sustained this week. 3 major icons from 3 different generations. I am happy that Farrah Faucet is finally pain-free, but that doesn't make it any easier... she's my mom's age. It's weird. Ed McMahon... well, he was in his 80s. He outlived Johnnie Carson. But Michael Jackson... that was just plain weird. Like Princess Diana. It came of nowhere and was completely unexpected. I've been listening to Michael Jackson for as long as I have been alive. My parents liked him (which is so odd considering we don't share a lot of taste in music.) My dad had a mixed tape for me of Thriller and other songs like it (including the Monster Mash. ) I remember trying to Moonwalk, and I have a Barbie-sized Michael Jackson doll with the Glove, the black jacket and the red jacket. (I know...) Somewhere at my parents, I still have Thriller and the We Are the World vinyl LPs (records.) My dad recorded (on VHS) the HBO documentary on the making of the Thriller video. I remember watching this over and over for years. He influenced every musician in every genre that game after him. The loss of his brilliance makes me sad. I felt like his London shows might have revived him. I hope he is at peace and that his children feel loved and taken care of.
I hope that the world understands the loss of this week. That the artistic loss is so much more important than the allegations of what he may have done....

I'm going to say it... I am heart broken over Jon & Kate's decision to dissolve there marriage. I admit to watching their show and reading the stories. But I had hoped they would work through their issues.

the little Prince

So... I've been running ragged for days getting ready for the bridal shower tomorrow and Scott's 40th birthday party tomorrow night. I had to make 2 cakes. and not small cakes either. I'll get pictures of those too. It was a huge ordeal. I am a masochist. Anyway, for one of the games, you have to put a veil on your head and look in the mirror. So, I attached a veil to a tiara. But before I could do that... Weston was wearing the tiara!!! and he liked it! Scott called him his little prince... that is until Shannon showed him the pearls - Scott was like, "Princess?"

Priceless.

Nathan sent me this adorable picture of Paisley in the sunglasses we got her as her "coming home" present. She is so cute!!! She's 8 weeks old now.

Things I can't grow out of...

Today I read an interview with Kevin Smith on Newsweek.com. It's great. In it, he discusses how his career has enabled him to continue being a teenager throughout his adult life, and how the mediocrity of his latest films has put into perspective the fact that his teenage side is fading away. (To which I say, just give them more chances! I loved Zach & Miri, and the more you watch Jersey Girl, the better it gets, and Clerks II, wasn't so great, but still!)

Anyway, this article got me thinking... about my teenage/college years and the things that have stuck with me almost half my life (trust me... the road to 30 is bringing back all sorts of nostalgia, it's only 6 months and 14 days away. *Which means Christmas is only 6 months and 13 days away, so get planning!) So... here's a list of things that have stuck through my teen years into adulthood:

Food:

1. Dipping Wendy's French Fries in Frosties. Chocolate Frosties, back when there was only one flavor and one word for a Frostie.

2. late night overnight snacks, these delicious tidbits always make me yearn for a Slumber Party: Brownies with Powdered Sugar (Thanks Beth), Puppy Chow (thanks Anousha), Twizzlers, and canned Nacho Cheese.

3. Pizza Hut White Sauce... you can't find it in Des Moines, which is one of the biggest disappointments of my life.

4. Dill and Greek Food... thanks to Mary Ann Tahmasebi for her fabulous cooking. Because of her, I was never afraid to try something new, especially when it comes to Greek Food. I could live on Greek Spaghetti, and now love Dill (from the rice she used to make Iraj) and eggplant. Also... I eat Ham (I know, I live in Iowa, but I swear I never liked it until Mary Ann's Virginia Baked Ham.) And don't get me started on her restaurant, Maude's... my family had some of our best meals (food and conversation) there. Maude's made me a better tipper, along with Anousha's help.

Media:

1. Natural Disaster Movies: Twister, Dante's Peak, Armageddon. I am in love with the big screen concept of "Man vs. Nature." Wouldn't Ms. Boyd be so proud!

2. Romance Novels. Beth introduced me to the "trashy novels" and I've never enjoyed a breather from real life more. Usually quick reads, most of these books get a bad rep just because they are a shelf away from the Harlequin romance section. Still my favorite (and possible my favorite book ever): Remembrance by Jude Devereaux. Read it. now.

3. Television. TV hasn't been great in years. There are the grabbing shows still but nothing like what used to be. ER, Friends, and yes, even Dawson's Creek, these shows captivated us then, and we still spend hours watching reruns now.

** a special note: I love JJ Abrams. He created Alias, possibly my all-time favorite TV show. Definitely the only one I love to watch on DVD. Abrams populated Alias with cast members of Felicity, the great characters, not the annoying main characters. And he truly seems to enjoy these actors. Alias was on for 5 seasons and the look rarely changed at its core. Love all the characters, but I still intellectually swoon over Victor Garber (Jack) and David Anders (Sark.) Can't help it, they are delicious. But seriously now, for me, Abrams went from Alias to LOST, one of my current addictions, and a tons of his actors went to Heroes, another current addiction. And then there is his directorial deliciousness, Star Trek (11). Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. My entertainment junkie alter ego is seriously thankful for JJ Abrams.

Others:

1. Cooking... I'm still addicted and keep trying new things. I love it, I love to have people eat what I create. It makes me happy when they like it, it's a little high for me.

2. Art... I am still very creative. I just don't have as much time as I used to. I still paint some, but more often I decorate cakes and other things....

I'm sure there are more. I'm more into clothes and makeup than high school, but I have retained my glam-Gothic makeup trends from college. I enjoy them every so often. :) I hope this hasn't bored you, but has inspired you to evaluate who you've become... and if things ever really change all that much.

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Zack Attacks! SBTB Reunion!

Jimmy Fallon is putting together a Saved By The Bell Reunion. And I am so very excited! Check out this Appearance of Mark Paul Gosselaar on Jimmy Fallon from last night! You will die laughing. It was the best Late Night anything on any show since Jimmy Kimmel had the celeb filled video war with Sarah Silverman!

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Paisley

We spent the weekend in Clinton celebrating the June birthdays and it was a blast!

We had a great meal and a lot of fun. played with the babies... fell asleep on the couch since Weston kept us up all night. Lost 2 games of Dice.

Here is a new picture of Paisley... cute little thing. It's from my cell... so not the best picture.

For the 2nd night, Weston is not sleeping. He screams at the sight of bottles. Tylenol is not helping. We cannot survive on no sleep. Help! He is ok during day, still doesn't want the bottle, but doesn't scream at it. In Clinton, so text with any advice. Please.

Starting inventory. Yey...

Hits

I got asked for an interview on Monster.com.
Very exciting for day 1.
Unfortunately for an Medicare Insurance Sales Rep.
So... um, No.

But there is interest in the Resume that I sent along with my friend Kari. A position as a Kitchen Designer. Hmmm... I used to love doing that. It was the Lowe's BS I was tired of. And the hours. Wonder if they'll call?

So I did it...

I published my resume on Monster.com.
I redid a much more fabulous version in Publisher.
And I am sending it along to a friend's interview tomorrow.
Aaahhh!!!
Am I really that unhappy at work? Or am I scared to death that Onthank will shut its doors and I won't be prepared?
I don't know. But I am tired of faking my way through my day only trusting 2 other people and missing the others that have been "laid off due to economical issues: aka Fired for Personal Reasons.
For all who don't know this... I hate starting over. I hate being the new girl. I hate going into a new place all alone with no one who knows me. I have surrounded myself at Onthank with friends. If it's meant to be, I'll leave. But I will need a lot of reassurance and a big push out the door. and occasionally the push feels like its coming any day.