I just wanted to say that after watching entirely too many hours of the coverage of this plane crash, that I am still amazed that everyone got off that plane.
Every flight I have ever taken, I have imagined going down, usually it ends like that plane crash with minor injuries and me living to tell the story. I am not morbid enough to think through any fiery mountain crashes, but it comforts me to know that the pilot did his job well enough to land that plane and that help came so quickly.
I will still board a plane with the same amount of apprehension as I have in the past but watching that plane bob and float its way down the Hudson instilled in me a bit more faith and some hope that good things can still happen in this world.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Biggest Loser
Bob--you animal! Way to drop the f-bomb. What a poetic piece of profanity. This my friends is reality tv.
So week two came along and we had some big numbers on the scale and some not so big numbers on the scale. Of the two people on the show that I didn't want to be below the yellow line, Daniel and Jerry were it. So I was sad to see the contestants have to choose, but I think they made the right choice. As much as I was routing for Jerry, Daniel has no chance to drop the lbs on his own at home (looks like David is having his own problems-ordering hot dogs and french fries while wearing your Biggest Loser t-shirt probably isn't a good idea), so I am happy he is staying. I mean did you see the poor kid trying to paddle in that boat? His abs are so weak he couldn't even sit up, he was just flat out laid out in the boat peddling aimlessly toward the shore. I am surprised a guy that big has as much mobility as he does.
Anyway, I can't not say anything about Joelle this week. Besides her lack of effort and the ass-chewing she got from Bob, she was so lucky not to fall below the line. Had David not come in last in the challenge she would have been back in Michigan to face the wrath of Carla. Did you see Carla working out on the video? That lady is motivated and she is holding Joelle personally responsible for getting her back on the show. Forget Bob, if Joelle knows what is good for her she will do anything in her power to not have to face Carla.
I am still trying to get to know the contestants and I am still kind of bummed they chose to split up the teams but I am looking forward to next week.
I will admit I flipped a bit during commercials to American Idol. While, I do watch the show I won't be blogging about it, however, I do have to say that it is some sort of weird American perverseness that drives me to watch these audition shows. How do some of these people function in society? I will tell you one thing that I know about myself--I cannot sing. Not even a bit, not even like church sing, but I love music and I will belt out just about any tune I can in the car even if I don't get the lyrics right, but you would never, ever see my trying to get my ass on American Idol--even though I am four years older then the cutoff age. . .
So week two came along and we had some big numbers on the scale and some not so big numbers on the scale. Of the two people on the show that I didn't want to be below the yellow line, Daniel and Jerry were it. So I was sad to see the contestants have to choose, but I think they made the right choice. As much as I was routing for Jerry, Daniel has no chance to drop the lbs on his own at home (looks like David is having his own problems-ordering hot dogs and french fries while wearing your Biggest Loser t-shirt probably isn't a good idea), so I am happy he is staying. I mean did you see the poor kid trying to paddle in that boat? His abs are so weak he couldn't even sit up, he was just flat out laid out in the boat peddling aimlessly toward the shore. I am surprised a guy that big has as much mobility as he does.
Anyway, I can't not say anything about Joelle this week. Besides her lack of effort and the ass-chewing she got from Bob, she was so lucky not to fall below the line. Had David not come in last in the challenge she would have been back in Michigan to face the wrath of Carla. Did you see Carla working out on the video? That lady is motivated and she is holding Joelle personally responsible for getting her back on the show. Forget Bob, if Joelle knows what is good for her she will do anything in her power to not have to face Carla.
I am still trying to get to know the contestants and I am still kind of bummed they chose to split up the teams but I am looking forward to next week.
I will admit I flipped a bit during commercials to American Idol. While, I do watch the show I won't be blogging about it, however, I do have to say that it is some sort of weird American perverseness that drives me to watch these audition shows. How do some of these people function in society? I will tell you one thing that I know about myself--I cannot sing. Not even a bit, not even like church sing, but I love music and I will belt out just about any tune I can in the car even if I don't get the lyrics right, but you would never, ever see my trying to get my ass on American Idol--even though I am four years older then the cutoff age. . .
Out and About
We finally left the house. The Lady and I went to story time at Barnes and Noble and she listened quietly to one story before we made our way over the trains.
I also discovered a play area for kids near the food court and the Lady had a good time running around for a half hour or so. We successfully killed two freezing cold hours in the belly of the mall.
I am proud of myself that we got out. I am glad the Lady had some time to burn off some energy, as for me, I spent the last fifteen minutes of our outing scalding my tongue on a hot tea and stuffing my face with Wetzel pretzel bites. Good times.
I also discovered a play area for kids near the food court and the Lady had a good time running around for a half hour or so. We successfully killed two freezing cold hours in the belly of the mall.
I am proud of myself that we got out. I am glad the Lady had some time to burn off some energy, as for me, I spent the last fifteen minutes of our outing scalding my tongue on a hot tea and stuffing my face with Wetzel pretzel bites. Good times.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Thwarted
The Lady and I were supposed to be on our way to a playdate this morning. However, the Lady had other plans. Instead of going to bed at her usual hour she chatted until almost 10p.m. in her bed, woke up around 2ish screaming and then slept until 9:15.
Trust me, I don't mind the sleeping in--of course I was still up at 7:30 waiting for her to get up but at least she slept--but instead of meeting new people and playing with other kids her age, we are sitting in the kitchen eating waffles and watching Elmo.
I vow to get out of the house today.
Trust me, I don't mind the sleeping in--of course I was still up at 7:30 waiting for her to get up but at least she slept--but instead of meeting new people and playing with other kids her age, we are sitting in the kitchen eating waffles and watching Elmo.
I vow to get out of the house today.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
The Biggest Loser Update
Wow, what a huge group of people. There were numbers on that scale last week that were staggering. As much as I don't like to think of myself gaining weight to think of myself gaining 100 to 200 pounds to even come close to the weight of some of these people is overwhelming. I will admit it also makes me feel a little bit better about myself.
The first week is always tough. It is hard to gauge the personalities of the contestants, especially when you have little time to really get to know them. Who knows there may be player out there that may rival the bitchy overly competitive nature of Vicky, but we aren't going to see that until at least week two.
Highlights and Insights
The comments that Bob and Jillian had while watching everyone work out by themselves were priceless. I guess you don't get to 364lbs by working out.
White team: I wouldn't actually call a 63 year old man passing out on the floor of the gym a highlight but it made for some serious drama and really showed how sick some of these people really are. Kudos to Jerry for dropping a whopping 25lbs--whether or not it was just fluids from his hospital visit or not, 25lbs is a pretty good feat.
Brown team: That dad is huge. The son is only 18. How does that happen America? How does that happen?
Green team: Former models? For what an old Caldor catalog? Now, I know I am not runway material but both of those girls fell hard and far off the modeling train. I kind of like Tara, she seems really motivated and I hope she goes far, Laura on the other hand was kind of whiny.
Black team: Those guys are 28 years old. 28. I am not too keen on the fact that their names rhyme but whatever, the fact of the matter is they are lucky they won the challenge and if they can post big numbers they will definitely be a factor in this show.
Blue team: Love the Tongan team. Love em.
Orange team: Best friends Daniel and David are ginormous. Daniel is the biggest guy ever on the show weighing in at a whopping 454lbs. The guy is 5'8'' and only 19 how many hamburgers Daniel? How many?
So, they threw us a curve ball the first week and sent 9 players home. I get the fact that the producers want to show America that they can see results at home as well, but these people are so big and the point of the show is to get them healthy. What I would like to see is the contestants staying for two or three weeks before anyone goes home just so we can get some results and give them the opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity they have been given.
Having said that, I am not a producer of this program--although I think I might make a pretty good one considering my love of television, make-over programs and basic understanding of the wants of the American television viewing population--and since they made the decision I will have to go with it and see what happens next week. Stay tuned.
The first week is always tough. It is hard to gauge the personalities of the contestants, especially when you have little time to really get to know them. Who knows there may be player out there that may rival the bitchy overly competitive nature of Vicky, but we aren't going to see that until at least week two.
Highlights and Insights
The comments that Bob and Jillian had while watching everyone work out by themselves were priceless. I guess you don't get to 364lbs by working out.
White team: I wouldn't actually call a 63 year old man passing out on the floor of the gym a highlight but it made for some serious drama and really showed how sick some of these people really are. Kudos to Jerry for dropping a whopping 25lbs--whether or not it was just fluids from his hospital visit or not, 25lbs is a pretty good feat.
Brown team: That dad is huge. The son is only 18. How does that happen America? How does that happen?
Green team: Former models? For what an old Caldor catalog? Now, I know I am not runway material but both of those girls fell hard and far off the modeling train. I kind of like Tara, she seems really motivated and I hope she goes far, Laura on the other hand was kind of whiny.
Black team: Those guys are 28 years old. 28. I am not too keen on the fact that their names rhyme but whatever, the fact of the matter is they are lucky they won the challenge and if they can post big numbers they will definitely be a factor in this show.
Blue team: Love the Tongan team. Love em.
Orange team: Best friends Daniel and David are ginormous. Daniel is the biggest guy ever on the show weighing in at a whopping 454lbs. The guy is 5'8'' and only 19 how many hamburgers Daniel? How many?
So, they threw us a curve ball the first week and sent 9 players home. I get the fact that the producers want to show America that they can see results at home as well, but these people are so big and the point of the show is to get them healthy. What I would like to see is the contestants staying for two or three weeks before anyone goes home just so we can get some results and give them the opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity they have been given.
Having said that, I am not a producer of this program--although I think I might make a pretty good one considering my love of television, make-over programs and basic understanding of the wants of the American television viewing population--and since they made the decision I will have to go with it and see what happens next week. Stay tuned.
The Winter Doldrums
So, I know I promised more blog time. I also know that I haven't even posted my Biggest Loser Update for the new season even though I was super excited that Season 7 kicked off last week.
The fact of the matter is, I am tired and between the coughing and the crankiness going on in my house for the last couple of weeks the only thing I have wanted to do is curl up with my TiVo and nap.
Today, I finally got out of the house. This may seem odd to some of you, especially those of you who are gainfully employed or make an actual attempt to have some sort of life. I however have left the house twice since last weekend. We headed out on Tuesday for a few Dr's. appointments and then again on Thursday for an actual paying day of work.
The madness must end now.
Today, I left the house for chili ingredients and a little exposure to some Vitamin D. I am feeling much better and even though the Giants blew it in the Meadowlands this afternoon, I think that I can muster up a bit of positivity and some motivation and try to get my life in order--again.
The fact of the matter is, I am tired and between the coughing and the crankiness going on in my house for the last couple of weeks the only thing I have wanted to do is curl up with my TiVo and nap.
Today, I finally got out of the house. This may seem odd to some of you, especially those of you who are gainfully employed or make an actual attempt to have some sort of life. I however have left the house twice since last weekend. We headed out on Tuesday for a few Dr's. appointments and then again on Thursday for an actual paying day of work.
The madness must end now.
Today, I left the house for chili ingredients and a little exposure to some Vitamin D. I am feeling much better and even though the Giants blew it in the Meadowlands this afternoon, I think that I can muster up a bit of positivity and some motivation and try to get my life in order--again.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
A Quick Recap of Our Time Apart
I apologize for the lack of blog entries over the holidays. It was a busy season. Here is a quick
Took the Lady to her 15 month checkup. 95% for height, yeah I know she looks like she could be two but she isn't, she is just tall!
Cousins
recap.
Spent two hours Christmas Eve at Target
Celebrated Christmas morning with my husband and the Lady. The Lady's favorite gift? Her pink rubber ball.
Drove to my parents where we stuffed the car with all of the Lady's loot. Drove to my husband's parents where we crammed in the rest of her booty.
Watched an all day House marathon.
Celebrated the Wild Man's 1st B-day then had a mini-Facebook reunion with some of my girlfriends from High School. Stayed out too late then had to drive back up to the in-laws for an afternoon that lacked nap time.
Happy B-day Wild Man!
Took the Lady to her 15 month checkup. 95% for height, yeah I know she looks like she could be two but she isn't, she is just tall!
Drove up to NL to see some of the cousins and have some QT with my grandma. Came home to find my husband had returned our faulty Elmo Live for one that actually opened his mouth--in retrospect we should have just returned the entire thing. There is no volume control and the stories are getting a little tired.
CousinsDrove the Lady over to my parents so we could have a PJ party New Year's Eve celebration at my brother's. Unfortunately, the Lady puked twice and my mom had to wash all her clothes and the bedding before ringing in the new year. I made no resolutions this year, I am still trying to check off my list from last year.
New Year's Day: Two words. . . Bones Marathon.
Headed back to the pediatrician on Saturday because the Lady has what is categorized as a "bad cold." That basically means "Sorry, we can't do anything for you--go home with your miserable child." Spent the rest of the weekend with a sick baby, a sick husband, and the beginning of a chest cold. Took the Lady back to the pediatrician yesterday to recheck the cold after she spent all day Monday suction cupped to my body and emanating so much heat I almost forgot that we weren't spending this week in Barbados like we did last year. I also let her watch three hours of Sesame Street in a row.
Finally, the new season of the Biggest Loser started last night and it didn't disappoint--more on that later.
Hope that helped fill in some of the gaps. Stay tuned for more. . .
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