I Couldn't Resist....

In all Seriousness...

I've had people mention this to me...but I couldn't quite believe it..but its true...

(sorry for the short commercial before the real thing...)


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I am moving to Mexico if this woman EVER becomes our President!!!!

they're back....with videos...

I don't know about you, but I sure am glad that all my favorite shows are starting again. Unfortunately, with all the new shows that start at this time of the year, there comes a time when you have to decide that, though you really like how a new show looks, you just can't commit to one more program. I feel like this is what I've had to do this season...I am going to commit to exactly zero one more new program.

So..let me run down some of my favorites..in case you're looking for something new to watch.

The Big Bang Theory - Monday

We just recently bought the first season on DVD. I really hope lots of people are watching this because it's got to be one of the funniest comedies on TV.




Also..of course..House - Tuesday

I searched You Tube (don't you love You Tube???) for some funny scene, but found this. I actually remember most of these. If you love House like I do, then enjoy. If not..I question your judgement. I love Hugh Laurie...and another Hugh..but maybe that'll be the subject of tomorrows post.



So those are pretty much the 2 shows every week that I don't miss right now. In January, LOST will start again and then I'll have another show.

I actually must correct myself..I did start a new show this year - bringing up LOST made me think of it. I've been watching Fringe - Tuesday

Its great so far and has all the crazy creepiness of LOST..but different, you know? Its kind of sci-fi... and I found a clip on YOU TUBE!!!



And also Dirty Sexy Money - Wednesday



And Grey's Anatomy - Thursday. I am not posting a video for Grey's, because I am a little torn. I think I'll give it a few episodes, but if it gets all boring and predicable like last season, I think I am going to call it quits.

OH..and Scrubs will be back in the winter!!! I have a few more seasons on DVD that I still need to watch :)

So, that's what I am watching...Paul is watching WAY more shows...what about you?

gone visiting

This past weekend (well...starting Wednesday) I was visiting my family. You may remember the huge hurricane, IKE, that came though Texas...well I missed it, as did my husband and dog - we were on the west side of the storm. Anyway, as it was dry here, it was raining, causing severe flooding in the Chicago area. Seriously..it rained for at least 2 days non-stop. And I am not talking about a light mist..or even a trickling rain..but serious downpour!!! Regardless, I did get to see the cutest little boys in the world..



I also got to visit with Taylor and Jordan..though they are too big for tons of pictures anymore.

On Sunday we had to go to church for Taylors Confirmation and the boys were so well behaved - Jerry supervised.

Things that start with "H"

I've spent almost the entire weekend watching the 2 day House marathon on USA..and knitting Hats - almost 3 of them, to be exact. Don't ask me why..I'll need a hat in December, but I certainly don't need one now! Its still in the 90's for peets sake!

They turned out nice though..I'll post a picture tomorrow when I am not so sleepy...

So the weekend wrap up..Mrs. Hoover whatched House and knit Hats..haha...(that may not be so funny tomorrow).

Peggy

TMZ.com was doing look-a-likes for Sarah Palin.

The great Peggy Hill should be insulted!

Weekend

It was a really boring weekend..in case anyone is wondering. Here, in no specific order, is what I did this weekend.

1. Watched the first two Lord of the Rings films. (I did those in order, of course)
2. Went shopping with my husband for new shirts. (and he actually got some really nice ones...)
3. Went shopping for socks and workout pants.
4. Had breakfast at the Cracker Barrel.
5. Finished a pair of socks.
6. Went to the gym only once.
7. Bought ticket to visit Jill in November.
8. Thought about going to the movies but didn't go.
9. Sat on my ass.

That's it. ..I can't think of anything else :)

Pictures of the socks to come.

Is there a Doctor in the house?

I think its going to be a weird day. It started when I woke up...looked at my watch..and saw it was 10:00! I jumped out of bed...I was SO late for work...then I looked at the clock by the bed...8:04! Jesus! Now I was going to be early for work. Hopefully there would be traffic and i could waste some time...unfortunately, Izzie was laying on the sofa and Paul had already gone to work..so I made it there in like 10 seconds.

I don't mean to go all hypochondriac on you, but I am totally suffering from several syndromes these days. Now that the Olympics is over, I have nothing to do. Well...not nothing, but I get totally involved in the Olympics and I watched it constantly..even the equestrian events! I watched water polo, handball..absolutely anything they decided to broadcast! Now..nothing! Is there some kind of rehab for this? Probably not...so I am suffering from POS - Post Olympic Syndrome. At least there was the Democratic National Convention! But that's over..and I've come down with a bad case of PDNCS! I suppose I shouldn't be excited that there is a major weather event on the horizon...but at least there will be something else to be glued to. (I hope it doesn't hit New Orleans...or us!). At least I don't have PMS...that would SUCK!

Happy and Warm

I was just commenting the other day how McDonald's no longer has Happy Meal boxes. I love those! But lately, every time I see a kid with a Happy Meal, its in a bag. There is just something about that box. So today for lunch, I went to McDonald's...and ordered a Chicken Nuggets meal (with Apple Dippers instead of fries) and guess what came to me through the window!!

Also..look what came today...my swift arrived so I had wind some yarn. I no longer have to do this by hand, around a chair back, with my husband laughing at me when I drop the ball of yarn!

And of course..a video. Jill, eat your heart out!!! :) Yes..I'll bring it with me when I come see you in November!

Admission and Recap

So..the American Idols tour...yes, you can call me a dork..I don't mind. Actually, I think the days of me not saying what I like are over...so here you go...I like Britney Spears music..I think it's catchy and is great to sing to..loudly..in the car! So there! whew..that felt good...

I said I was going to post more video..so here's more video..and pictures of course..but you'll have to go to flickr for them. I started posting them here and it was SO not worth the effort..so I'll direct you to the badge to your left..and just put my favorites here.

On the Street

I love Sesame Street..I admit it. I am 33 going on 5. Sometimes if I pass by it, I'll stop and watch.
So anyway...my mom was here visiting..and we both like this song by Feist and so we downloaded it. Apparently there is a Sesame Street version she did..and I think its cute.




From now on all my posts will have videos....

Idols on Tour

Carol and I went to see the American Idols tour on Sunday night in Houston. We had a really good time...even with the woman sitting on my right who screamed constantly!!! I wish laryngitis on the woman...long term laryngitis!!!

I'll get the pictures and videos up shortly.

Bug

I just saw this on another blog I've been reading. It made me laugh!



Warning...contains bad language..but so funny....

Then there's a remix too...

UPDATE: The remix was SO annoying I removed it. I realize you could just choose to not play it...but I still felt strongly about it....

totally forgot

How did I totally forget to say that we got a new TV???? Just in time to watch the Olympics too.

Nice huh?

pre pre pre pre preperation

It's been an uneventful weekend...well I can't really say that...I got my hair cut (on a Saturday night..how sad have I become???)..all of the laundry is done..and I am just about ready for my mom to visit this weekend.

I have also started the pre-pre-pre-pre-pre-move sorting and donating... I can use all those pre's because we still have about 286 days (worst case scenario) before the moving day. I mean, I want to be prepared, right??? don't want day 5 to come and have me sitting here thinking "Maybe I should start doing something before my parents show up and have simultaneous heart attacks.".

I've cleaned out the linen closet, got rid of some old towels, etc. and sorted all of my excess toiletries into sections.

..who knew I had so much lotion???

I better start moisturizing if I plan to use that all up!

I also cleaned up the bedroom closet - re-stacked all my shoes...and shelved my bags.

I even had words with Izzie...we cannot possibly take all her dogs with us.

She'll get back to me on her decision.

Polski Coldski

I went to Poland and all I got was a cold...seriously.

I haven't had a cold in over 2 years...then work sends me to Poland, I get sick. Seems unfair, doesn't it. So..due to my germy-ness (Im sure that isn't a word) I haven't done much this week besides lay on the couch and watch the Olympics. I will have a real post soon.

My Polski Weekend

First..this is not going to be a summary of an interesting weekend in Europe..with pictures of wonderful sights..nope. Not this one. I was really surprised to learn that there really isn't much to see in Warsaw. It seems that all of the wonderful architecture that you see in most parts of Europe were destroyed during World War 2 - so most of Warsaw is relatively new.

Since learning of this, I took the opportunity to do very little :) (I didn't even go shopping) When I say very little, I mean that I did things like have breakfast and then go back to bed (I did that on Saturday). After I got up from my post breakfast nap, I did find a shop to get some water and a few other things and then went back to my room...to watch the 3rd season of Scrubs. Thank god for TV shows on DVD! I also did some knitting. In the evening, I did meet up with some of my co-workers and we went to have a lovely dinner.

I didn't even take these pictures! I don't know what's wrong with me. I am usually such a picture taker! If Izzie was here there would be all kinds of pictures!

Sunday we worked most of the day - I did find time for a manicure though..and to start watching Season 4 of Scrubs...I love that show!!

Polski Tuesday = Tired Julie

After working essentially 2 days in 1 yesterday..and having about the worst night of sleep ever...hmm..maybe I should have gone for a drink after all...I am sitting here, trying to work, but clearly I am distracted. (Wow..that had to have been a run on statement.) I have a large latte, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I plan to get out of here earlier tonight..and get some sleep, however you know what they say about the best laid plans :)

I don't even have my pictures loaded..so I'll find an old one - from my hotel.

Polski Sunday

I am writing this post from the office in Warsaw. It's been a long journey which so far...knock on wood, has not been traumatic. (oh aside from the perfume..but I'll get to that).

My trip started out on a high note..glad to see the people of San Antonio who travel and visitors now get to have the best coffee in America.

Sadly, however, this is about the only Dunkin Donuts in San Antonio..and its past security..guess I'll have to travel more.

So..I flew to Chicago and had an early dinner and did some shopping with Sarah..which I appreciated very much. I was all set to have a good look at the duty free at O'Hare, when I discovered that the duty free in Terminal 5 at O'Hare SUCKS!!!! I have never seen such a poor excuse for duty free shopping in my life!!!

I boarded my flight to Poland...had to sit in economy...and the woman who is seated next to me decides to spray perfume. Who does that??? not just one squirt but multiple! I thought I was going to choke to death. She also, I think, stole my pillow and my eye mask! I popped an Ambien (thanks Sarah) and slept the entire flight. The flight attendant woke me up twice to see if I wanted to eat (I'm sleeping...leave me alone!). Shortest flight to Europe ever!

I checked in at the Marriott.

Look..the TV has my name on it!!! And it really is quite a nice room. Look at all the pillows on my king size bed...it really is very comfortable..might try to pack it in my suitcase...heehee..

I unpacked and took a short walk. The Marks and Spencer's is right across from my hotel..

Then it was nap time.

So here it is..the first day at the office, so far so good. I will have to post the picture of the Vodka display I took at the hotel this morning.

Cheesy chocolate on a fork

I have had a fondue pot for at least 2 years...and if you know me you know how much I love to go out for fondue. Paul and I decided to try it at home. We had all these plans to have a nice fondue dinner over the weekend - we even got a bottle of wine. Well the weekend got the best of us and it never happened. Instead, we had fondue tonight..on a Monday!

We do have the nice pot..but we are lacking in nice bowls for the tipping items...

We had cheese..it was Swiss. Don't be too impressed..we got it at Costco...and we'll probably get it again.

Then we had chocolate (2 hours later). We have enough chocolate left for about 15 more people to join us. So..if you're not doing anything..stop on by! Oh..and bring a bottle of wine.