Movies, bah-hum bug!

It has been said that Michael Shaw loves many, if not everything, about the movie going experiences. Well--I hate to burst your bubble, but it is a LIE. There are things I HATE about the movies, and well, here they are... The 5 things I hate at the movies:

Seats that don't recline.

Honestly, it is 2008! Why don't they recline?

Sticky floors.
Why are they so SO SO sticky? Honestly I know people spill a lot but can't they just run a hose on the ground? There's hardly ever carpet. Come on people.

Running children.

Who brings kids to the movies who don't sit down for the feature? I'm just saying. Take them to the Drive-In NOT the theatre.

Texting.

It has to stop. I don't mind people who accidently don't turn off their phones, but that darn light shining a couple rows in front of you! AH!

Smelly people.

Why do people who come late to a movie, and sit RIGHT next to you SMELL so odd. Radishes? Cherry Pies? Soil? Honestly, ridiculous.

Well those are my rants. There you have it, apperently I don't love EVERYTHING about the movie experience.

Love, "We're in love with love."

Now I'm sure many of you have read the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, in fact today I taught my first graders the same concepts to help them be more "loving" on Valentine's Day. But did you know that Fauf and I celebrate Valentine's Day by giving each other something from each Love Language category? Well, we do. And here is the list of items we exchanged:

1. Words of Affirmation I called this in class "Nice Words"
I got her: a very shnazzy Valentine's card where I professed my unending love for the Fauf.
She got me: a magic decoder puzzle where I had to assemble the puzzle and use the magic pen to reveal the love note!

2. Acts of Service: Today we called it "Doing Something"
I: put up a new cover over our window to block out the street lights at night.
She: made me dinner in a white linen restaurant called "The Nest."

3. Quality Time: We called this one "Spending Time"
I got her: a gift card for the two of us to go out to the Wine Cottage Bistro.
She got me: a movie for us to relax together with.

4. Gift Giving: Yup, we called this one "Giving Gifts"
I got her: a gift card to Khols where she can shop to her heart's content (or until it wears out).
She got me: a great game to play together which just keeps on giving.

5. Physical Touch: This one was titled "Nice Touch"
Well, Fauf and I hugged and kissed and stuff...
Oh yeah and I got her a massage at InSpaRations.

At any rate, if you want to show someone you love them--even if you are a first grader, consider which love language best suits him/her and: LOVE IT UP!


Now go read Farah's blog, cause normally she will complain I gave everything away and stole her readership. I'm sure she'll be posting in the next two days.

The Presidents Are Among Us

So I have been thinking about presidents a lot lately. I mean, next week is President's Day and yes, I know there is tons of media hype on the Primaries. So let's explore some facts and myths about presidents:

Fact- George Washington received 100% of the electoral votes to become President.


Myth- George Washington chopped down a cherry tree.



Fact- Obama is the first black man to be considered a front runner for the Democratic Party.

Myth-We have already had a black president.

Yes, it is true I once (and I think into Junior High) thought we had a black president. Abraham Lincoln. Heaven help me that I did a report on him in the 3rd grade! Oh well, at least I know he was the inventor of maple syrup. Doh- that's another myth.

Fact- Speaking of inventors, Thomas Jefferson is credited for inventing Macaroni and Cheese. Praise God for TJ!




Myth- Thomas Jefferson was the inventor of America.


Fact- Ann Coulter is a hardcore, very tough-tough-tough, Republican Political Pundit.


Fact- Ann Coulter will campaign for Hillary if she is running against John McCain! No, not a myth, FACT.

Just some facts and myths to chew on.

My Life

No I didn't do this on Wednesday:


Yes, I was one of those people who said, "Hey, you have marker on your forehead."

And, yes, I was a person who gave something up:


Sigh. Such are the months of February and March.

Crazy Woman Driver!

In case you haven't noticed this is a year of lists. For many various reasons I would stress to Parker to not read this blog.

This is dedicated to Women Who Entertain Me


Classic Entertainers:




Ridiculous Entertainer:


Laugh out Loud Entertainers:




Gemini's Twin, Sount' and Visuals Entertainers:




Makes me Want to Change my Ethnicity Entertainer:




Makes me Want to Change my Profession Entertainer:


Horrible, only Michael Will Like Entertainer:


Least Understood Entertainer:


Entertainer I'd Consider Voting for:



Most Inspirational Entertainer:


Best Entertainer: