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Christmas Program Cut Up

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:40:25 GMT

My godson Nathaniel's school Christmas program was last night and featured songs performed by the kindergarten and first grade classes. The first grader in the video below had the crowd cracking up with his pre-song clowning and dance moves. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to capture some of his funniest moves (at one point he was doing kung fu kicks, the robot, and grabbing his crotch ala Michael Jackson), but these are just as hysterical.

I just love how the little girl standing next to him tries to keep him in line! Gotta love kids.

How To Make Me Happy

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:29:41 GMT

Surprise me with one of my favorite candies. On Monday, my friend/co-worker Susanne went to Target on her break and came back with a bag of these:

She knows how much I LOVE the Cadbury sugar coated eggs that come out at Easter, so when she saw these Cadbury sugar coated Christmas balls, she just had to get me some. She rules!

This Hits The Nail On The Head

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:04:55 GMT

Your Strength: Sensitivity. Your Weakness: Hypersensitivity.

You are a truly kind and gentle person. You have a lot of compassion and consideration for those around you.
You love easily, and you're also quick to be inspired. You have a true appreciation of poetry, music, and art.

While it's enriching to be so receptive to the world, sometimes you can be too sensitive. You often get hurt. And even when you're not sad, you tend to feel overstimulated, irritated, or annoyed. You have a very thin skin.

What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?

Blogthings: Take a Quiz. Annoy Your Friends.

Meet The Natives

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:26:47 GMT

Do you remember, about a year ago, when I wrote about my friend/co-worker Jen Suau and her family hosting five ambassadors from the island of Tanna for a BBC produced documentary called "Reverse Anthropology"? No? Click here. (I'll wait...)

Well, the program has since been re-named "Meet The Natives" and it premieres tonight on Travel Channel*! The Suaus' episode will be featured Sunday, Dec. 6. Jen and her husband Joe are hosting a viewing party that night at The Peoria Theater for their family and friends, so it will be fun to be with them as they watch the show for the first time.

Check out this clip of Jen explaining what "dust bunnies" are and then introducing the natives to the "special machine" used for cleaning. There is a photo gallery as well. Be sure to check out picture #10-you can see the men singing to our students Benny, Haley, and Latrell (Benny-always the class clown- is licking Kuai).

* For those of you outside the U.S./Canada, the program can be found on National Geographic Channel.

Oh No! She's The Big 4-0!

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:26:36 GMT

A very happy birthday to my bestest friend in the whole wide world, Kelly! It doesn't matter how often we argue over who gets to marry Paul Kariya, or which Jonas brother is the hottest. Nor does it matter how evil I think you are to hold in your worst farts until I'm stuck in a car with you. You will always be the peanut butter to my jelly, the bread to my butter, the sugar to my Kool-Aid. Thanks for always being there for me, and for making me laugh. I don't know what I'd do without you!

P.S. <cough> I still think you need mental help for referring to Todd Bertuzzi as "Hot Toddy" </cough>.

Camera Critters: "Did Someone Say Leftovers"?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:13:13 GMT

Bo (Golden Lab), Mushi Mu (Pug), and Pippin Took (my 16 lb. cat) pestering my mom for some leftover turkey. Isn't it funny how they're all lined up and waiting patiently?

Wha?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:10:26 GMT

You Are Mac and Cheese

You are a soothing and calming force. People can't help but relax and let go when you're around.
You are down to earth and even a little old fashioned. What's good about you never changes.

You may not be the first person people think of at Thanksgiving, but you're always the first one they think of when times are tough.
You are there for people in the best and worst of times. You know how to be supportive and understanding.

What Thanksgiving Side Dish Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

I don't know anyone who serves macaroni and cheese at the Thanksgiving dinner. Do you?

Game Recap: Blues Vs. Boston Bruins

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:04:38 GMT

The good? <crickets chirping>

The bad? Roman Polak was bloodied after a puck struck him in the face. Two power play goals and one short handed goal lifted the Bruins to a 4-2 victory. The Blues power play was M.I.A.

The ugly? Patrice Bergeron's facial hair.

Ugh. He looks like a reject from a 70's porn flick.

Blues Vs. New York Islanders

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:16:40 GMT

The highlight of the game? David "Frenchie" Perron scoring this "sick" goal (to quote the hilarious Darren Pang) to give the Blues a 4-1 lead. If this goal isn't #1 on the list of top ten goals for the week, I'm going to be pissed.

With the victory last night, and the OT win against the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday, the Blues have their first back-to-back wins since sweeping the Red Wings in early October. The Boston Bruins are coming to town tomorrow night, so the team will have to work extra hard to keep the winning streak going. Boston is a tough team.

BTW, Panger in the broadcast booth with John Kelly is a hoot. His enthusiasm for the game and excitement over the goal scoring is pure entertainment. I just love how he chuckles after the Perron goal.

Behold My Most Recent Addiction

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:42:16 GMT

Dairy Queen's Pumpkin Pie Blizzard. It's like a little slice of heaven in a paper cup! 570 calories and 20 grams of fat¹ doesn't bode well for the size of my ass and thighs, but hey, it's comprised of pumpkin and milk. Vitamin A + calcium= healthy in my book

¹ small serving