Bloggy McBloggerson

Sometimes random stuff is just plain fun. Besides, who couldn't use a little distraction from everday life.

New favorite show (recommended only for the strong-stomached, mind you):
Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmern...this guy travels worldwide to find the strangest things to put in his mouth. I just finished an episode where he is touring Bolivia eating such yummy treats as boiled armadillo and soup made from fermented, freeze dried potatoes. He then washes it all down with a drink whose name translates into "booger juice". Allllrigghtty then! The most amazing part is all this gross stuff harfly gets to him. He comments, but never makes a face!

Oh, and i'm getting education along with my entertainment: I found out where Lake Titicaca is located. And it's South America's second-largest lake! Who knew? And I though it was just a word for Beavis and Butthead to make fun of (oh, c'mon, you remember The Great Cornholio, heh heh heh).

And totally different subject, but if you haven't read the myspace blog I posted today, you totally should. Here's the link:
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1725975,00.html

In short it's all about how a good portion of the vegetation being grown to support biofuels (ethanol in particular) is the major cause of rain forest destruction. So, less carbon emissions equals massive deforestation. Great. I'm no tree-hugger -not by a longshot- but the rainforests contain some really cool animals, and well, I love all the little animals. go. Read it. Lemme know what you think. I'm all about critical thinking, even bigger on feedback when I find an inteesting subject.

I must apologize for going environmental, this was supposed to be random crap having nothing to do with serious life stuff. That being said...seriously, Audrina, can you put your top back on already?!?



Says Kristin: "She's young, she did her thing, whatever," .... "She looks good. Her body is bangin'!"


Yeah, whatever, I guess if she's got shades on and we can't see the creepy eyes, she looks like your typical 'Girl Gone Wild'.

Oh, and Duncan says that between Monster Truck Jam and Wrestlemania, we should just put the Mustang up on blocks in our front yard and call it a Redneck kinda day! Hilarious!

Girls and guys

Let me tell you, there is absolutely nothing in the world as great as hanging out with some old friends. Well, there was a mix of old and new with Amanda coming along :). Wendy and Robin came up for a visit and I bet you'll never guess what we did. Give up? Okay, we went shopping! It was a marathon day (Danny was absolutely the best trooper ever) going through Gottschalk's, Mervyn's, JC Penney, and Target. I think we hit every clearance section there was to hit. I must say I am very proud of my purchases as well. A sweet pair of jeans, new purse and wallet, and five or six tops (sorry, no photos yet except the one above, but most of you have seen at least one article, I've been wearing them ALL week). Of course, we had to go out for drinks later on. We hit Riva and had some awesome drinks, tons of laughs, even watched a couple feed each other wedding cake at their reception! We got to eat some of their wedding cake too. The singer loved our fork-as-a-microphone sing alongs so much that he was kind enough to snap a photo of us in front of the fireplace. Side note- I totally forgot what kind of damage 3 wet woodys can do to you. I guess it's just prepping me for summer rum runner time.

Robin likes her martinis dirty (with extra eyeballs)



Oh, I mentioned something about guys, didn't I? No, it wasn't just to keep you reading. I had to show you my little guy lounging on the new bean bags at Amanda's house. And, might I mention, he helped me pay bills online just a little while ago. Guess my little guy's not so little anymore, huh?

Dude, where's my yard?

I was cracking myself up today, chest deep in snow. I decided to walk Danny over to the neighbor's...okay, 5 blocks, to the superbowl party...and I attempted to get a sled out of the shed in the back...
There is no yard. I am willing to bet there is a good 5 feet of snow in the back of my house. Well, no sleds, they are probably buried. Danny had a great time greeting all of the neighbors shoveling and blowing out their driveways. My new Sorels had a workout and did very well, I might add.
Despite getting stuck in our own driveway coming home tonight, I am having fun in all of this snow!

Tired because I'm sick, or sick because I'm tired?

I can't figure out which one it is. In any event, I slept away about 85% of my day. No work, laundry or cooking for me! Perhaps my mind and body need a break. I have been going in two thousand different directions between keeping up with medical issues, coordinating school for the fall, two jobs and tending to the fam. It's been a wild ride to say the least. Well, at least there's humor in it all. Here's one of Danny daring us to "Bring it on". Oh, it's already been brought-en!

get this boy a sponsor, he's going pro!

Let me tell you, the first time on a chair lift, and he didn't fall once! A half day at Sierra, a rockin' lunch up on the top deck (really good burgers and mac salad!), we hardly even noticed how packed it was on the second day of he new year. I can't tell you how proud I am of this kid. Just 5 years old and he is skiing! I had ahold of him halfway down the bunny run, then I let him go...of course behind him the whole time shouting "Pizza, pizza, pizza"! He did so great, I can't wait for the next trip up!

Here's to new beginnings

Having gone through some pretty life changing events, I've decided my New Year's resolution is going to be of new beginnings. Gone are the days of resolving to lose weight and all that other ordinary stuff. This year, I'm all about starting off fresh. Belive it or not, I've never resolved for a new start. Now don't worry, I'm not leaving Torg and running away, I just have a whole new outlook on things. I'm thankful for what I have, not dwelling on what I don't have. Working towards major goals (no, really, stop laughing now). I've been in school for about 4 years now, wading through prerequisites, and it seems to have been never-ending...until now. Although I have not applied for nursing school yet (which I probably should have done by now) come hell or high water, I'll be in a nursing program in the fall. And, even though I'll be working my ass off, I will be a time management master and making time for everyone in my life. I feel that I've neglected some pretty close relationships in the past year(s) and recent happenings (although they may seem unfortuante) have actually been a blessing in disguise. All of you know who you are and I can never thank you enough for your support...but I can sure buy you a cocktail! It's fairly late but I'll rest and we'll be in touch. I heart you guys!

Event of the Year

So the party was last month, but blogging about it was not to be avoided.
Danny's 5th birthday party was (by 5 year-old standards) the coolest party ever.
Not to mention by mom-and-dad standards...only because it was so stress-free, oh and there was beer!
My mom and I brought Danny to the bowling alley a little before noon on 10/21 where we proceeded to check out the inventory of smaller shoes. Considering 16 out of the 18 kids I invited were confirmed, I thought this to be the best course of action. Then after minimal decorating (so close to Halloween, the place was decked out in spooky spiderwebs and ghosts) made the job even easier. We brought in some coloring books and stuff to keep kids busy in case they didn't want to bowl and their parents didn't have a grand in quarters for video games. Then I ordered the pizza (thanks Bob Dog, oops, I mean Blue Dog).
After that it was all downhill, lots of kids, parents got beer, cake was a hit, who didn't have fun! Certainly these guys did:

Anyhow, he got way too many toys but he loves 'em so we made room. And, I might add once more, the cake was pretty cool.


If you look close, the table was set up in front of their pro shop area, and thru the window you can see a sign that says "Get Hammered" and that's exactly what a couple of Torg's childless friends did. Luckily all of the parents were able to get their own kids safely home ;o)
Oh, and Leah and Jezica looked so cute pretending to 'not' help Danny blow his candles out. I couldn't 'not' post this one...
Speaking of all these wonderful photos... I cannot, in good faith take credit for these. I all but threw my camera at Amanda at the last minute and proceeded to help Danny open his gifts. Considering Amanda had 2 out of 3 of her own children to look after at the party, I owe her big-time thanks for that one. What a friend!! Thanks Amanda!!