I am so blessed in my life, let me just do this via shout outs right now to the greats of the week:
Farah, she is lovely, supportive and practically perfect in every way.
Parker, he is funny, loyal, and constant.
James, he is devoted, loving, and a true friend.
Jim & Jenn, he is hilarious, committed, and passionate while she is supportive, loads of fun, and devoted.
Jennifers, she is honest, flippin' silly, and trustworthy.
Kaleb, he is random, insightful, and lavish.
Jon & Morgan, he is solid, witty, and compassionate while she is charismatic, encouraging, and passionate.
Tanya, she is silly, excitable, and consistent.
I could go on and on... But for now I will stop there... If you read this blog and you aren't mentioned... Sorry. But that probably means I haven't had a ton of contact with you outside of the 9-5 in the past week.
And then there's my lovely family who I can't say enough about. I love my life. I have some amazing people around me.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
...on the bathroom wall.
Seriously. I was listening to some American Idol auditions today, and let me just say this. It was so funny! This one guy got to audition twice and he sang this horrible song where he looked like a possessed six year old child... I know most of you don't know what this looks like, but I do. Anyway it was all about "Constance." or something like that. It was so funny, I snorted a few times. The best part is when the camera guy/girl pans across the judges table to show their reactions to the singer. Kudos to the camera guy/girl for capturing those classic AI moments.
So this week has been a ROLLERCOASTER of activities. Let me sum it up like this. We had a surprise visit from the state to check out our documents and I was the only person around to show the man the stuff. Crazy times. But seriously guys, we did well...
And now comes the point where I tell you the truth and no lies: I am going to have a great weekend, cause well.... I deserve it. Is that totally selfish and insane of me to say? I'm gonna vote--No it's not. I can party harty and deal with it, cause I have been through the ringer this week.
So bottoms up, or something (shudder that reminds me of a gross movie--never mind, I'll tell you when you're older...)
Shaw Out.
So this week has been a ROLLERCOASTER of activities. Let me sum it up like this. We had a surprise visit from the state to check out our documents and I was the only person around to show the man the stuff. Crazy times. But seriously guys, we did well...
And now comes the point where I tell you the truth and no lies: I am going to have a great weekend, cause well.... I deserve it. Is that totally selfish and insane of me to say? I'm gonna vote--No it's not. I can party harty and deal with it, cause I have been through the ringer this week.
So bottoms up, or something (shudder that reminds me of a gross movie--never mind, I'll tell you when you're older...)
Shaw Out.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
My Break...
Here is a new list off of the "list of amazing things I could do during my month and one day off" that I actually did:
Write my story: Memoirs of a Gay-Shaw (ok, I started the film version--watch out Oscar Party!)
Wake up late and sleep in everyday
Chop down a cherry tree--ok it was just part of some birch tree but I did it. (shout out to Tanya who was my accomplice)
Meet Farah's family-- I loved all of them, and still do.
Meet a new imaginary friend and call him Bill, Harold or Augdington (I called him Augdington)
Hunt for the Larsen family who went to Disneyland on Regis and Kelly--I think I looked online.
Cut my toenails--at long last I did it.
Eat a box of Cheeze-Its--mmm I better do this again. I am going on my health kick tomorrow.
Write two new chapters of Brandon's Story in Nedge--I did some brainstorming and prep work which I will gladly count as 2 chapters.
Watch three movies I've been putting off watching--I pretty much did this by watching Batman Begins, 24, another one I can't remember, and the Shawshank Redemption tonight.
Find a way to make silent garbage trucks so you don't wake up early--I discovered wearing ear plugs or getting too much wax in your ears solves this problem.
Create the official definition for bean-phobics (I know there are more out there)-- I came up with it. Michael Shaw
Find something in the sand at the beach-- I found a Corona bottle and new directions to the beach.
Find out why The View is the best place to spend the holidays (I have my doubts)--I found out it is because Star Jones only has one boob (ok that sounds gross but I watched a show where they showed why Star Jones only has one boob--it was REALLY funny.)
Find out why I thought a griffin was an eagle body and a lion head--I didn't I'm just stubborn and didn't like being wrong.
Make a list of exciting adjectives- Totally did this with the Lovely Farah.
Make a list of captivating verbs--Totally did this the day after I saw the Lovely Farah.
That's all. (I think I am officially odd) (again)
Write my story: Memoirs of a Gay-Shaw (ok, I started the film version--watch out Oscar Party!)
Wake up late and sleep in everyday
Chop down a cherry tree--ok it was just part of some birch tree but I did it. (shout out to Tanya who was my accomplice)
Meet Farah's family-- I loved all of them, and still do.
Meet a new imaginary friend and call him Bill, Harold or Augdington (I called him Augdington)
Hunt for the Larsen family who went to Disneyland on Regis and Kelly--I think I looked online.
Cut my toenails--at long last I did it.
Eat a box of Cheeze-Its--mmm I better do this again. I am going on my health kick tomorrow.
Write two new chapters of Brandon's Story in Nedge--I did some brainstorming and prep work which I will gladly count as 2 chapters.
Watch three movies I've been putting off watching--I pretty much did this by watching Batman Begins, 24, another one I can't remember, and the Shawshank Redemption tonight.
Find a way to make silent garbage trucks so you don't wake up early--I discovered wearing ear plugs or getting too much wax in your ears solves this problem.
Create the official definition for bean-phobics (I know there are more out there)-- I came up with it. Michael Shaw
Find something in the sand at the beach-- I found a Corona bottle and new directions to the beach.
Find out why The View is the best place to spend the holidays (I have my doubts)--I found out it is because Star Jones only has one boob (ok that sounds gross but I watched a show where they showed why Star Jones only has one boob--it was REALLY funny.)
Find out why I thought a griffin was an eagle body and a lion head--I didn't I'm just stubborn and didn't like being wrong.
Make a list of exciting adjectives- Totally did this with the Lovely Farah.
Make a list of captivating verbs--Totally did this the day after I saw the Lovely Farah.
That's all. (I think I am officially odd) (again)
Thursday, January 19, 2006
24
Look... It is 5:something am and I just finished 24. I'm just saying. It was good. I am not tired, and I've been awake since 11 am. This is the longest day of my life (not really, but still).
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
My Picture finally made the cut!
At long last it has been framed. I quite like how it works with my blue theme (shout out to Cory and Blu... You need to call me back so I can come visit... I totally talked to your dad while you were in the shower--I want to see the baby).
Sunday, January 15, 2006
K-Man and Li
Guess who is getting married? They totally were talking to us, and then suddenly fell silent to take this picture. "had to smile..."
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
RIP 1st Class
Ok so tonight was the last meeting for my first class at Chapman. I am going to miss it a lot because the teacher was really nice and the people in my class were so random and funny...
So this blog is dedicated to the people, especially those who I never learned names to... In memorandum...
"Over-load-em."
"The kids need the boozes."
"You know what the paddle is for."
"Oh sure."
Note to self- When she says "Fat" remember not to look around.
The low talker
The "I took the challenge" girl
They old man who quit after the first week
The woman who didn't know people's names and just made up new ones in order to compliment us--I was Tommy and Bobby)
My LaVerne girls representing old skool ULV
The Hippie who reminded me of the low talker on Seinfeld
The realistic nice girl in the front who was ALWAYS overly early
The Burger King Duo who always ran to BK during our 10-15 min break
The Lady who taught me to use organic cleaners and talked about whale penises
Ronnie, for showing a video that shouted out curse words
The rest of the class
and
The funniest moment in my estimation...
A student was doing a lesson on positive reinforcement and she called three students up so she could say something nice to each one of them. I thought, wow, how nice. So three students went up, two girls and a guy. To the first girl she says something nice along the lines of "I've noticed you always come into the class with a big smile on your face. I think that's nice." To the second girl the student said something nice like "I love your broach." And then to the third person she called up the student said “Russel, I don’t like your shirt.” Then she asked him, "How did that make you feel?" And he said, very quickly, and almost frazzled, "Why did you call me up here to give me a compliment?"
I nearly peed my pants. I think that was the funniest moment yet.
Come on, heres to getting a Master's degree.
Raise a glass.
So this blog is dedicated to the people, especially those who I never learned names to... In memorandum...
"Over-load-em."
"The kids need the boozes."
"You know what the paddle is for."
"Oh sure."
Note to self- When she says "Fat" remember not to look around.
The low talker
The "I took the challenge" girl
They old man who quit after the first week
The woman who didn't know people's names and just made up new ones in order to compliment us--I was Tommy and Bobby)
My LaVerne girls representing old skool ULV
The Hippie who reminded me of the low talker on Seinfeld
The realistic nice girl in the front who was ALWAYS overly early
The Burger King Duo who always ran to BK during our 10-15 min break
The Lady who taught me to use organic cleaners and talked about whale penises
Ronnie, for showing a video that shouted out curse words
The rest of the class
and
The funniest moment in my estimation...
A student was doing a lesson on positive reinforcement and she called three students up so she could say something nice to each one of them. I thought, wow, how nice. So three students went up, two girls and a guy. To the first girl she says something nice along the lines of "I've noticed you always come into the class with a big smile on your face. I think that's nice." To the second girl the student said something nice like "I love your broach." And then to the third person she called up the student said “Russel, I don’t like your shirt.” Then she asked him, "How did that make you feel?" And he said, very quickly, and almost frazzled, "Why did you call me up here to give me a compliment?"
I nearly peed my pants. I think that was the funniest moment yet.
Come on, heres to getting a Master's degree.
Raise a glass.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Movie Time...
Rumor has it...
Yeah, yeah. I watch a lot of movies, but still. I guess this movie wasn't that well acclaimed but honestly I liked it. (Maybe Farah has made me all sappy or something) This was a good movie to teach on forgiveness and restoration. The acting was just average, except for some of the heightened emotional scenes where Mark Ruffalo flexed his acting muscles and showed he's leading man material. The story has been around since well.. 1964, but still, it was an updated version of it.
I liked that there was a central theme of love and complex relationships... It also had an unforeseen ending (it is always good when you sit in the theatre and wonder, "This could end 7 different ways... which way will the choose." And then they give you something a little true to life, and yet a little Hollywood glamour added for satisfaction of mass audiences.).
Good premise, and although it was a little far fetched and lacked the more comedic tones I was expecting, many of the elements read true to life. I liked it. But it's not the smash hit comedy of the season.
Overall: Rice cakes and peanut butter with a full glass of Diet Coke.
Yeah, yeah. I watch a lot of movies, but still. I guess this movie wasn't that well acclaimed but honestly I liked it. (Maybe Farah has made me all sappy or something) This was a good movie to teach on forgiveness and restoration. The acting was just average, except for some of the heightened emotional scenes where Mark Ruffalo flexed his acting muscles and showed he's leading man material. The story has been around since well.. 1964, but still, it was an updated version of it.
I liked that there was a central theme of love and complex relationships... It also had an unforeseen ending (it is always good when you sit in the theatre and wonder, "This could end 7 different ways... which way will the choose." And then they give you something a little true to life, and yet a little Hollywood glamour added for satisfaction of mass audiences.).
Good premise, and although it was a little far fetched and lacked the more comedic tones I was expecting, many of the elements read true to life. I liked it. But it's not the smash hit comedy of the season.
Overall: Rice cakes and peanut butter with a full glass of Diet Coke.
Monday, January 09, 2006
Movie Time...
Walk the Line...
I thought this film lacked the luster and appeal that the commercials, trailers, interviews, and media hype had been promising.
The music was good at times, boring in others. But every time that June Carter appeared on the screen you just felt like life was that much better. (Ok... That was my sappy plug to say that I really like Reese Witherspoon) I was indeed impressed with the quality of musical abilities and acting that Joaquin and Reese gave us, but the story (while I'm sure true to his life), strangely just echoed Ray. It's like Ray with out being black or blind. Gee, I don't know if that is politically correct. Oh well, it's true.
I didn't hate the movie, I was simply hoping for something different.
Overall: Rice cakes and peanut butter, hold the Diet Coke.
Syriana...
This was the "Complex, Cognitive Clooney Cinema" experience. I liked it, again (it seems my movie reviews are starting to echo each other), I felt the acting was great... Superior at times, but it was such a complex story line that I wished there was something more to help tidy up the main plot. I really appreciated the look into the monopoly and decay of Big Oil, and at times I was challenged to think more about who is in control by looking at life from another person's perspective.
While this isn't my pick for movie of the year, I really liked being challenged for a change. I get sick of "Johnny Knoxville, moron-athon films" that Hollywood dishes out, so for the complexity of Syriana I send major Kudos to WB, Stephen Gaghan, Clooney, and company.
Overal: Rice cakes and peanut butter with a Diet Coke.... And during moments I smelled some good Spaghetti dinner being cooked.
I thought this film lacked the luster and appeal that the commercials, trailers, interviews, and media hype had been promising.
The music was good at times, boring in others. But every time that June Carter appeared on the screen you just felt like life was that much better. (Ok... That was my sappy plug to say that I really like Reese Witherspoon) I was indeed impressed with the quality of musical abilities and acting that Joaquin and Reese gave us, but the story (while I'm sure true to his life), strangely just echoed Ray. It's like Ray with out being black or blind. Gee, I don't know if that is politically correct. Oh well, it's true.
I didn't hate the movie, I was simply hoping for something different.
Overall: Rice cakes and peanut butter, hold the Diet Coke.
Syriana...
This was the "Complex, Cognitive Clooney Cinema" experience. I liked it, again (it seems my movie reviews are starting to echo each other), I felt the acting was great... Superior at times, but it was such a complex story line that I wished there was something more to help tidy up the main plot. I really appreciated the look into the monopoly and decay of Big Oil, and at times I was challenged to think more about who is in control by looking at life from another person's perspective.
While this isn't my pick for movie of the year, I really liked being challenged for a change. I get sick of "Johnny Knoxville, moron-athon films" that Hollywood dishes out, so for the complexity of Syriana I send major Kudos to WB, Stephen Gaghan, Clooney, and company.
Overal: Rice cakes and peanut butter with a Diet Coke.... And during moments I smelled some good Spaghetti dinner being cooked.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
BEFORE
Yeah the grid wall was cool... But it had to go... Boo hoo... LOOK AT ALL THE CRAP!!! AHH! IT WAS SO MESSY!
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