Well my son got a gold membership for X-Box Live from a family member for Christmas and is now having himself a blast on a game with a cousin who lives in a another state. The boys like to play games together when they come for a family gathering and now they can play together all the time no matter what. I think it is great for them to be able to keep in close contact and play together. Technology is so cool. I know that not everyone agrees with me about it, but at times like these, I know that it is worth it.
Running late today
Blah, I am running so late today. I haven’t gotten anything done that I wanted to before the kids got home and now it looks like I wont. I think I will just give up on it altogether and shoot for tomorrow. Since I don’t have to be up early every day, I can sleep in and hopefully get a good nights sleep. That will make all of the errands and stuff much easier to get done.
Now, I think I will go relax and watch a movie with the kids. I think they are watching a super hero movie. Something called Kick ass. I have never seen it, but it is definitely a kids type movie. Most of the super hero’s are all kids. I will let you know if I like it or not.
Five more days
There are only five more days left until Avengers comes out on DVD. I can’t wait. I saw it in the theater and loved it so much that I just have to buy it. I know that there will be deleted scenes and such, which means it will almost be like a new movie. I love that about DVD’s. Directors cuts, and deleted scenes are the bomb.
Outback
I had the best dinner last night. I went to the Outback Steakhouse with the girls for dinner. We were supposed to go to a movie, but were enjoying the atmosphere so much, we ended up staying there after dinner. We just moved our party into the bar and watched the game that was playing on the TV. I am sure that their husbands are going to get a laugh over that one. I certainly am.
The Most Beautiful Woman of the Year
Jennifer Lopez was named “most beautiful woman of the year” today by People Magazine. The award recipient for this award always surprises me. I don’t know why except that I always expect to see a different winner then who is chosen.
Jennifer Lopez or J-Lo has been actively involved in many projects lately. I wonder if they chose her due to her “big come back?” I have noticed lately she has produced a new song, has multiple shampoo commercials as well as being a judge on American Idol. She has certainly been a busy woman. And let’s not forget she is married with twin children.
One moment that was comical happened tonight on American Idol. The producers of American Idol decided to exemplify Jennifer Lopez’s award by placing a spot light on her and playing a song that repeatedly sang about a beautiful women. In a way it was overdone but Jennifer Lopez
didn’t seem to mind the extra attention. I wonder if she will score some additional business opportunities from this publicity?
Early Weather Noise
While I was catching up on paying some bill today I heard the strangest noise. It sounded just like a loud truck had backed up to my house and was left idling. I stopped what I was doing and listened. It was so weird because nothing was outside of my house. I went to the window to check and nothing was there.
I proceeded with the check I was writing when I heard it again. Now I had just about had enough because it had happened more than once. So I decided to open the window this time in the office and listen. I finally remembered the weatherman this morning mentioning the possibility of a thunder storm. I was so surprised! It was only the month of April and there is still snow on the ground! The conditions were just right for some continuous claps of thunder. It was daytime so I was not able to see any lightning and that was what through me for a loop. I guess this means summer is sure to follow in a few months!
Super moon
Tomorrow night there is going to be a super lunar occurance. The world news reports that the moon will be closest to the Earth then it ever has been. Astrologer Richard Nolle coined the term “supermoon” because the Earth’s satellite will be its closest in 18 years at a distance of 355,377 kilometers. This term also describes the new moon or full moon at 90% or more of its closest orbit to Earth.
Other scientists state that everyone should be vigilant during tomorrow night at well as through March 22. At this time the location of the moon’s orbit can cause a surge in tides, earthquake activity and volcanic activity. According to the USGS website the earthquake in Haiti occurred during this time as well as the most recent Japan earthquake. Scientists say that many of our natural disasters occur when the moon is closest to the Earth. Personally, I plan to go out tomorrow and check out the huge moon and wait just like I did years ago when they were warning us about Y2K. And what happened in the year 2000- absolutely nothing. Time will have to tell us.
The Grammys
The Grammy Awards are fast approaching. I am pretty excited about this. Last years was incredibly interesting in my opinion. Lady Gaga wore an outfit that looked like a large piece of meat. This was interesting but I thought a bit overboard. I know that fashion industry a lot to offer and I wonder why she picked such an outfit over everything else?
Besides the fashion statement there is usually some outstanding performances as well. Rhianna and Eminem performed together and I thought they did a good job. I thought their performance represented multiple relationship troubles some people face. The song was very moving. Both artists have become poster children of domestic violence and this song certainly portrayed this aspect. Singing about this topic is very important because so many deal with it on a daily basis. I think that it is possible to change a person’s life through music and this song is no different.
Fun Family Time
Guest post written by Vince Walton
College football season is coming to an end, and I must say that I am a little disappointed about that fact. My son and I have really enjoyed watching a good amount of the games together. We both went to the University of North Carolina together and we’ve kept up with every UNC game this season. We’ve had a chance to go to a few of the games together, and we’ve gotten together at the house to watch all of the broadcasted games. It’s nice having that bond with my son. We are both very proud of our alma mater and it’s safe to say that we are both lifelong Tar Heel fans.
While watching the last couple games together, I’ve noticed that I need a new pair of hearing aids. I’ve been looking at new Hearing Aid technology online, and I believe it’s finally time for an upgrade. I need to be making sure I catch all the calls when watching the games on TV. I’m glad my son and I have these games to share together. It’s great to have been a part of the same university!
Gnomeo and Juliet
I am not usually the type of person who goes to the movies to see “children’s movies” however, with that in mind I think I may have to give in and go see this one. This is such a play on words that I believe it would be worth going to see.
I think that this movie is similar to the “Shrek” movies because the creators have put many “hidden” messages inside the storyline. The children watching these movies do not have any idea what these messages are but the adults do and this is what makes them tolerable when parents are forced by their children to view them.