Ok, so I joined the gym last week. So far, so good. But the sales guy cracks me up. I get a discount because of where I work, but he still was giving me the hard sell. When I went in to sign up he shook my hand, looked deep into my eyes and said "I hope you see you here a lot". ROFL. Yeah right. I have to give the guy credit, because he is a good salesman, but this was a little overboard. Yesterday, I was running on the treadmill and he came and found me to clear up some issues with the price that we had been discussing. Talk about a bad time to bother someone. Let me tell you one thing, he most definitely works on commission.
I should probably explain my "Proud" mood from yesterday. I got an award at work! I know! I've only been there a little over a month, but on Friday afternoon I was helping someone with an issue and the next thing I know, there's a $10 "kudos" award in my inbox. So cool. That's what makes it a great place to work - people recognize you when you help them out!
Off to another hot day - we've been in the 105 - 108 range for the last week. HOT!
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Sunday, July 17, 2005
New Feature!
Hi everyone!
We have a new feature - the "Movie Reviews" Forum has replaced the poll. I'll add the poll back in as needed, but I think the movie forum will be much more fun, at least for now. Here's how to use it... please feel free to email me with any questions!
To Read Posts:
1. Click on "Enter My Forum" (from the main blog page).
2. Towards the middle of the page you will see where the messages are posted. The first one should be titled "Swing Kids" (I copied my review from my last post as an example).
3. Click on the title.
4. If you would like to reply to the post (give your feedback, etc) click reply, otherwise click forum to return to the main page.
To Create a Post:
1. Click on "Enter My Forum" (from the main blog page).
2. In the very center you will see a button that says "Post". Click it.
3. Put your name and the subject. DO NOT enter your email address, instant messenger, etc. I do not want that information posted. Type your message (you can use the smilies at the bottom as well) and click "post message" at the bottom. You can also preview it.
I'd like to keep it one thread (a thread is a string of posts related to the same subject) per movie. So if there's already one started about a movie that you'd like to write about, please "reply" instead of starting a new thread.
I'm really excited to debut this... please feel free to email/post your feedback on this!
We have a new feature - the "Movie Reviews" Forum has replaced the poll. I'll add the poll back in as needed, but I think the movie forum will be much more fun, at least for now. Here's how to use it... please feel free to email me with any questions!
To Read Posts:
1. Click on "Enter My Forum" (from the main blog page).
2. Towards the middle of the page you will see where the messages are posted. The first one should be titled "Swing Kids" (I copied my review from my last post as an example).
3. Click on the title.
4. If you would like to reply to the post (give your feedback, etc) click reply, otherwise click forum to return to the main page.
To Create a Post:
1. Click on "Enter My Forum" (from the main blog page).
2. In the very center you will see a button that says "Post". Click it.
3. Put your name and the subject. DO NOT enter your email address, instant messenger, etc. I do not want that information posted. Type your message (you can use the smilies at the bottom as well) and click "post message" at the bottom. You can also preview it.
I'd like to keep it one thread (a thread is a string of posts related to the same subject) per movie. So if there's already one started about a movie that you'd like to write about, please "reply" instead of starting a new thread.
I'm really excited to debut this... please feel free to email/post your feedback on this!
Friday, July 15, 2005
Water Aerobics
Ok, so Mom and I went to a water aerobics class last night. Keep in mind that I've been a competitive swimmer and water polo player. I've always sort of made fun of water aerobics... as of last night at 7pm, I take back any thing bad that I've ever said about water aerobics. They KICKED MY BUTT. Seriously. Wow. Water is really good resistance and they use these water weights that really work your arms.
Next up, spinning. Eva, have you tried it?
Next up, spinning. Eva, have you tried it?
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Movie Rating System
As it turns out, I do happen to have a movie rating system!
Now, it's based on several different criteria.
Eva, I love the idea of a movie section. I'm going to work on that. Give me a few days (maybe the weekend when I have a little more time). Once I have it posted I expect full participation. :)
Hope you all have a great night!
Now, it's based on several different criteria.
Characters
Key Questions:
- Do you fall in love with them (or love to hate them)?
- Are they believable?
- Do they draw you into the story?
- Are they hot? (Yes, I know. But sometimes it's just nice to watch Brad Pitt)
Plot
Key Questions:
- Is it too predictable?
- Is it too hard to follow?
- Does it have some sort of great twist?
Music
Key Questions:
- Does it add to the movie or take away from it?
- Did James Horner compose it? (Ok, I'm a little biased)
- Does the music help a key scene in the movie?
Now, we take these elements and rank the movies on the following scale:
- See it in the theaters (value: $10.00)
- Wait for it to come out on DVD and rent it (value: $5.00)
- Wait for a friend to rent it (value: a couple bucks for pizza)
- Wait for it to come out on HBO (free, still relatively close to the time of original release)
- Wait for it to come out on PBS (free, but you see it years after the original release)
- Don't bother (priceless... you don't have to sit through an agonizingly horrible movie)
Allow me to rank a few so that you might understand.
My all time favorite movie is Swing Kids. I would rank this a "See it in the theatres". It has absolutely amazing music that you end up singing long after you've watched the movie. The plot is great - it covers the time period in Nazi Germany when teens rebelled by listening and dancing to "the devil's music". The characters are also great - you learn to love each one and really feel their triumphs and heartaches.
Just a few days ago I saw "Eternal Sunshine on the Spotless Mind". This I would rank a "Wait for it to come out on PBS". I wouldn't have wanted to miss it because it got so much hype. I admit, you kind of feel for the characters, but the plot is so freaking confusing that you spend most of the movie trying to figure out what's happening. Sometimes that's a good thing; in this case, it's not.
So, Eva, to answer your question, I would rate "The Manchurian Candidate" in the "Wait for it to come out on DVD" category. Definitely worth renting and watching. Good plot, cool twist, awesome characters.
And Denzel Washington is not so hard on the eyes. :)
One more disclaimer - sometimes these ratings vary depending on your mood when watching the movie. When ranking I will make sure to let you know if there are any mood barriers.
Eva, I love the idea of a movie section. I'm going to work on that. Give me a few days (maybe the weekend when I have a little more time). Once I have it posted I expect full participation. :)
Hope you all have a great night!
Monday, July 11, 2005
Monday, Monday
Ok, so no one liked the Vanilla Lace post... either that or you're all boycotting since I missed a few posts. Hrumph. Comments people! Comments!
By the way... I'm still looking for that first guest column poster... someone be brave! Doesn't have to be long... it can just be a paragraph or a whole post. Whatever you feel like doing! And don't forget to vote! We have a new poll and a new style of "song of the day". I'm featuring one artist or band per week and introducing you to some of their music.
So I watched the "Manchurian Candidate" tonight. What a cool movie. Makes you wonder what kind of stuff the government really covers up. If you haven't seen it, you should. Hang in there... it's a bit confusing at the beginning, but it's worth the investment.
So today was a nice day. Super busy at work, which I'm loving. Busy is good. My sis came and had lunch with me and got to see the place. And tonight has been nice and relaxing! Baked ziti for dinner (Still LOVE the recipe Eva!) and then a good movie. Now I'm getting sleepy and ready for bed.
Oh, speaking of bed, I've posted a picture below of my new bedding at the request of my lovely ex-roomie Jo. I LOVE it because it's fluffy and comfy! :) Now I'm going to go crawl in and sleep! Good night!
By the way... I'm still looking for that first guest column poster... someone be brave! Doesn't have to be long... it can just be a paragraph or a whole post. Whatever you feel like doing! And don't forget to vote! We have a new poll and a new style of "song of the day". I'm featuring one artist or band per week and introducing you to some of their music.
So I watched the "Manchurian Candidate" tonight. What a cool movie. Makes you wonder what kind of stuff the government really covers up. If you haven't seen it, you should. Hang in there... it's a bit confusing at the beginning, but it's worth the investment.
So today was a nice day. Super busy at work, which I'm loving. Busy is good. My sis came and had lunch with me and got to see the place. And tonight has been nice and relaxing! Baked ziti for dinner (Still LOVE the recipe Eva!) and then a good movie. Now I'm getting sleepy and ready for bed.
Oh, speaking of bed, I've posted a picture below of my new bedding at the request of my lovely ex-roomie Jo. I LOVE it because it's fluffy and comfy! :) Now I'm going to go crawl in and sleep! Good night!
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Products I Love - Victoria's Secret Vanilla Lace
No, it's not underwear.
It's one of the best smelling body splashes ever created. They have a zillion different smells, but I love the vanilla lace. It's a very light fragrance, but it doesn't wear off very quickly like other body sprays. They also have the matching lotions, bath bubbles, salt scrubs (I love that one too!), soaps, etc. Fabulous. It also seems to go well with most perfumes because it's sort of a light scent. I wear with the Polo Sport.
I spent the weekend shopping. I spent too much money. I got a really great new bed ensemble... from the Eddie Bauer home store. They're closing so everything was on sale. I've always wanted a down comforter, but I'm deathly allergic to them, so I got the faux down. I absolutely love it! I also discovered a cool new store with Kati today. It's called New York & Company. They're owned by Express, but have much better prices. I got this great little burnt orange sweater that goes over a lacy orange cami. And two pairs of earrings for the price of one. Awesome!
Other than that, this week has been nice and relaxing. Just what I've needed. Work is going well... I absolutely LOVE it there! I'm settling in and finally beginning to take things over. It's very exciting and challenging! Finally!
Have a happy Sunday!
It's one of the best smelling body splashes ever created. They have a zillion different smells, but I love the vanilla lace. It's a very light fragrance, but it doesn't wear off very quickly like other body sprays. They also have the matching lotions, bath bubbles, salt scrubs (I love that one too!), soaps, etc. Fabulous. It also seems to go well with most perfumes because it's sort of a light scent. I wear with the Polo Sport.
I spent the weekend shopping. I spent too much money. I got a really great new bed ensemble... from the Eddie Bauer home store. They're closing so everything was on sale. I've always wanted a down comforter, but I'm deathly allergic to them, so I got the faux down. I absolutely love it! I also discovered a cool new store with Kati today. It's called New York & Company. They're owned by Express, but have much better prices. I got this great little burnt orange sweater that goes over a lacy orange cami. And two pairs of earrings for the price of one. Awesome!
Other than that, this week has been nice and relaxing. Just what I've needed. Work is going well... I absolutely LOVE it there! I'm settling in and finally beginning to take things over. It's very exciting and challenging! Finally!
Have a happy Sunday!
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