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:

When the dog bites, when the bee stings...

Well I am thinking perhaps sharing all of my favorite things has left some of you, who though you have no real reason to be but you are, sad. So I decided to share the dark side of Michael Shaw and let you know some of the things that make me feel bad.

In other words it is time for: Michael's Least Favorite Things

Beans.

I think they are stupid and annoying and I think the world would be a happier place without them. What person wants to eat these things?

Graffiti.

I am sick of seeing it everywhere in Orcutt. It should stop soon or I'm going to move--Oh wait I live in Santa Maria where there is no graffiti. Who is responsible for these kids?

Britney Spears.
Honestly people, will you sign my petition to boycott all things Britney? Let's give this girl the chance of a life again by turning off the TV when they talk about her and not visiting web pages associated with her or her knocked up sister (with this one post being the exception).

Quantum Physics.

It is the weirdest and silliest thing I have ever studied in my life. What goober created this stuff? This woman featured is either: a) A total looney b) A huge Con-Artist c) Under demonic oppression or d) All of the above. She believes she is the channel for Ramtha, this spirit thing... And because of this movie I saw she is NOW one of the 6 poster children for QPs. Don't even ask... I had to watch a video about her and her-like-minded quantum physicists for three hours once.

Small Bathtubs.

Honestly why even install a tub if it is going to be too small for a regular sized human to lay in. Who made these things?

Mustard.

What is this stuff? I don't even understand how it is made, nor do I understand why it has such a fowl odor. That is some rank bottle of yellow.

Public Restroom Toilet Paper.

Listen I know it isn't going to be 2-ply, but come on, at least it could come off in sheets, not little squares. What is this about?

There is just a taste into some of the things I thought about today. I hope you didn't enjoy this in the slightest.

Raindrops on Roses

Sorry I have been gone for so long. My computer crashed and I've been spending time re-discovering it (new operating system and all). Anyway because of my iBook being down I started thinking about things... Yes, I know we aren't suppose to over indulge in things, but if Oprah does it... Why can't I?

So here is a list of Michael's Favorite Things... (well at least for right now)


In the Celebrity Category:
The Disney Celebrity Portrait Gallery is GROWING! Yes, I must admit this is my least favorite group as of yet, but I love the Pocahontas scene and the Peter Pan is pretty "genuine" looking.






In the News-Worthy Category:
Charla is back! I heard it straight from Morgen's blog! They will be re-running the original Charla Episodes!




Now for the Food Category:
Could anything top the list? I mean Diet Coke is the greatest drink since water.


Maybe I am just starving but don't Eggo Waffles with Log Cabin Syrup just make life better?



Now, Hershey has tried to bring in the cherry flavor, but we all know we trust in the Peanut Butter flavored Kisses most of all.



Next up Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Unchanged in like-ability since 1990.



Now to the Tech World Category:

I love Wireless. I can't say it enough. Still not sure where I get it from, but I love it.


The iPhone. I still don't have one, but I still marvel at its greatness every time we go to SLO. Lovely really.


Ok, here's a New Cateogory titled "Women Michael Likes."
Paker don't read this section for a few obvious reasons.

Duh. Farah is the tops in this category. So there she is!



Judy Blume is a children's author who always makes me laugh. Her books should be everywhere and she should get lots of awards. There it is.


Lucy is the greatest. Hands down, call your mama, and shut your face, cause no one will ever be at the same level as Lucy.


JK Rowling is awesome. As I try to think of great stories to pen, I am left wondering how a school teacher ever came up with such an amazing, epic, yet classic story.

Let's check the Entertainment Category:
Yup. Oscar. I just get all excited when February is rolling around. For all of you macho people and wanna be fans who look forward to the Superbowl, I say let's talk Oscar. Who cares if it's just a newscast... It's Oscar.


And finally for The Category of Places I Like to Be:

Boom. There it is. You know you love being a Crown Club Card Holder. And you know you love going to the movies like I do. So embrace it. Own it, and get some free popcorn while you're at it.


Smack. That's right I did it.. Target. You know it's the best, and right about now you were hoping I was Oprah so you would get a shopping spree to that Redland of Goodness.


I wish I had the money bags like Oprah to give you all these things, but I don't. So I suggest you save a wee bit of money or take a wee bit of time out of your schedule to try one of my favorite things out. I think you're going to love 'em too.

Enjoy.