Monday, June 30, 2008
Happy 4th of July! (Muppet Style!)
Here is a special 4th of July Celebration video presented by Sam the "American" Eagle!
(sidenote: Sam the American Eagle is actually voiced by Frank Oz, A Brit!)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Cookie Monster Was Crazy in 70s and 80s!
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This wasn't even part of Sesame Street!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Been a very long time
The new year has been very hectic for Gary and I. We are both working 40 hours a week and taking two classes. I developed a very severe headache that took over 3 weeks to disappear. I had to go to the ER and then went to a neurologist. I am on some medication that is used for people with depression, however, a lower dose is used for people with migraines. I finally have some days without the headache. I am hoping that it takes care of it...one of the things the neurologist said was I cannot not have caffeine anymore. Coke and coffee are two of my favorite things...not anymore :(
I will draft up a quick post later this week or tonight to talk about the amazing Michael Bublé concert that Gary and I went to on Saturday, February 23rd, at the UCF Arena.
I will draft up a quick post later this week or tonight to talk about the amazing Michael Bublé concert that Gary and I went to on Saturday, February 23rd, at the UCF Arena.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
La Isla Bonita
Check out this video from this summer's hottest performance at the Live Earth Benefit Concert
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Wedding Bliss, Sick Puppy and Airtravel Hell - what a weekend! Part 3
(Kelly was sick (at first I thought she was hung over, but later learned it was something else) and she and my Mum came to the room to say goodbye. Bri came back up from breakfast and we got our stuff together and left the room.)
Bri and I hobbled, well Bri did anyway, through the hotel. He was tired and sore from photographing all day. We made our way outside and again saw my family piled into my father's car. We said good-bye again and got on our way to the airport. Brian and I were flying United back to Florida and unfortunately had a layover in Washington DC. We boarded the plane, and then sat at the gate until about the time we were to be landing in DC. We finally took off and Bri and I stared at his watch in dismay. The flight landed and United did not bother to radio ahead to the other flight for Orlando, which had 9 other passengers from our flight, to attempt to hold it since we were on the ground a few minutes before departure time for the flight.
We got to the Orlando flight just as the door was shut. We were told it was too late and that nothing could be done for us, we would have to see a customer service representative. We got in a fairly long line and Bri proceeded to call United while we waited in the line. Bri was able to get us on a flight through Airtran to Orlando. We got out of line, went over to the other side of the airport to the terminal housing Airtran (Washington Reagan airport is HUGE by the way). When we get there, Airtran notifies us that it will be 500 to change the flight...we disagree and then Bri gets back on the phone to work everything out. We walk around the airport and Bri has to cancel the Airtran flight. We head back over to the United terminal and find a mexican restaurant and decide it was time to eat and have a margarita.
We learn that the only thing we can do now is to go to the main United check-in ticket counter and attempt to get on a flight. While we were in line previously the only other flight to Orlando was at 7pm. We had figured that by now, we would not be on that flight. We go out to the main check-in (ya other side of security) and proceed to wait for a representative. We were at the point of wanting to just spend the night and attempt to rest and get a good night sleep. We were told that United would not put us up until we have attempted to get on every flight to Orlando that day. We knew of the 7pm and was then informed of a 9:45pm flight as well. Yippie for us...
So we decide since were stuck anyway...lets attempt to get on the 7pm flight. We go back through security and ride the giant tramming thing to the gates. We get to the gate ticket counter. We are put on the standby list and told it is a good possibility we will make the flight. Bri and I look at each other and don't say anything - we didn't have to...the thoughts were the same.
Boarding came and went and last minute - we were called....yippie. We boarded the plane and sat in our seats and made our way back to Orlando. We were only about 9 hours later than originally scheduled...but that didn't make us any less tired.
Kody's health had started to improve while at the vet. To sum up the hell, his food was too rich for his body to digest and it was really hurting him. Of course several tests and vet visits were made before discovering this fact over the two weeks after I got home. Well, the doctors believed it to be the food, but wanted to narrow it down...so I had to take him to AVS (the same place that did his back surgery). The best thing is that Kody is healthy and happy again and he is on a really bland and nutritious food. He eats lots of it and I couldn't be happier with his recovery.
So all ended and is going well...for now...yippie!
Bri and I hobbled, well Bri did anyway, through the hotel. He was tired and sore from photographing all day. We made our way outside and again saw my family piled into my father's car. We said good-bye again and got on our way to the airport. Brian and I were flying United back to Florida and unfortunately had a layover in Washington DC. We boarded the plane, and then sat at the gate until about the time we were to be landing in DC. We finally took off and Bri and I stared at his watch in dismay. The flight landed and United did not bother to radio ahead to the other flight for Orlando, which had 9 other passengers from our flight, to attempt to hold it since we were on the ground a few minutes before departure time for the flight.
We got to the Orlando flight just as the door was shut. We were told it was too late and that nothing could be done for us, we would have to see a customer service representative. We got in a fairly long line and Bri proceeded to call United while we waited in the line. Bri was able to get us on a flight through Airtran to Orlando. We got out of line, went over to the other side of the airport to the terminal housing Airtran (Washington Reagan airport is HUGE by the way). When we get there, Airtran notifies us that it will be 500 to change the flight...we disagree and then Bri gets back on the phone to work everything out. We walk around the airport and Bri has to cancel the Airtran flight. We head back over to the United terminal and find a mexican restaurant and decide it was time to eat and have a margarita.
We learn that the only thing we can do now is to go to the main United check-in ticket counter and attempt to get on a flight. While we were in line previously the only other flight to Orlando was at 7pm. We had figured that by now, we would not be on that flight. We go out to the main check-in (ya other side of security) and proceed to wait for a representative. We were at the point of wanting to just spend the night and attempt to rest and get a good night sleep. We were told that United would not put us up until we have attempted to get on every flight to Orlando that day. We knew of the 7pm and was then informed of a 9:45pm flight as well. Yippie for us...
So we decide since were stuck anyway...lets attempt to get on the 7pm flight. We go back through security and ride the giant tramming thing to the gates. We get to the gate ticket counter. We are put on the standby list and told it is a good possibility we will make the flight. Bri and I look at each other and don't say anything - we didn't have to...the thoughts were the same.
Boarding came and went and last minute - we were called....yippie. We boarded the plane and sat in our seats and made our way back to Orlando. We were only about 9 hours later than originally scheduled...but that didn't make us any less tired.
Kody's health had started to improve while at the vet. To sum up the hell, his food was too rich for his body to digest and it was really hurting him. Of course several tests and vet visits were made before discovering this fact over the two weeks after I got home. Well, the doctors believed it to be the food, but wanted to narrow it down...so I had to take him to AVS (the same place that did his back surgery). The best thing is that Kody is healthy and happy again and he is on a really bland and nutritious food. He eats lots of it and I couldn't be happier with his recovery.
So all ended and is going well...for now...yippie!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
School, Work, Life and Hail
Been a while and I don't have the energy at the moment to discuss the final moments of the Boston trip, which was 2 months ago. I am still waiting to apply for the full time position here at UCF's Digital Media. I have no idea why I want to the the advisor, well except for the benefits of fully funded classes and health care.
Class is going well, except that I found I really don't do the required reading. I did when I had to make postings about it, but now its a waste. I do the assignments and move on. My motivation for class has dwindled. I hope it gets rejuvenated soon!
My life is decent as it is. Gary and I are doing very well, though last night I messed up and forgot to call back. I was drousy any out of it most of the late afternoon and when Brian got home my mind was somewhere else. I apologized but I think he was still disappointed with me, which he was right to be.
Ooh...this weekend the Disney area had a massive powerstorm with lots of rain, wind and hail. The hail damaged my car some, I didn't think it was too bad...however Geico said the hood needs to be replaced. I have been in a rental car/boat all week. The car is a Mazda M5 and is much larger than my PT. So now, I am waiting for my car to be done. I was told it would be ready by Friday...here's hoping! Well I will write more later...need to complete homework and do some work. Part 3 of the travel hell will be written this weekend!
Class is going well, except that I found I really don't do the required reading. I did when I had to make postings about it, but now its a waste. I do the assignments and move on. My motivation for class has dwindled. I hope it gets rejuvenated soon!
My life is decent as it is. Gary and I are doing very well, though last night I messed up and forgot to call back. I was drousy any out of it most of the late afternoon and when Brian got home my mind was somewhere else. I apologized but I think he was still disappointed with me, which he was right to be.
Ooh...this weekend the Disney area had a massive powerstorm with lots of rain, wind and hail. The hail damaged my car some, I didn't think it was too bad...however Geico said the hood needs to be replaced. I have been in a rental car/boat all week. The car is a Mazda M5 and is much larger than my PT. So now, I am waiting for my car to be done. I was told it would be ready by Friday...here's hoping! Well I will write more later...need to complete homework and do some work. Part 3 of the travel hell will be written this weekend!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Wedding Bliss, Sick Puppy and Airtravel Hell - what a weekend! Part 2
(Erin and Ken had agreed to meet and do photos early so they could enjoy the reception and get some great city scenes)
Of course the guys are downstairs waiting for the limo when we met some additional weddings guests and briefly spoke them. At this point, we were downstairs and outside for about 30 minutes before the girls came downstairs and the limo pulled up. The girls got a phone call about the location of the limo and the guys, we were left to our own. The group jumped in to the limo (part 1 has the photo of us before climbing in) and we were on our way to the park. Well, we thought we were...we had to go back to the library to pick up the other 3. When Erin, Ken and Bri got in we all crammed to make sure there was enough room so that Erin's dress would be okay - she pulled it up a little and said said she didn't think a little more dirt would hurt it. They had been walking around the city and it had some dirt, but our Mum had chalk and would be able to cover it up. In fact after we had completed the photos and were back at the hotel, the next time I saw Erin and the dress I couldn't even tell that the dirt was covered-up.
Showtime!
It was time to let the guests in and get the wedding going. I knew we had a large family and that we would have to have spill-over to the groom's side, but I wanted to make sure that certain family members were closer to my parents, and it all seemed to work out. The guys brought down the relatives, and I took my Mum, gave her a kiss and lined up besides the groom and other groomsmen. The bridesmaids walked down the isle and looked as beautiful as they did for the pictures. Kelly was the last to walk down the isle and from where I was standing I could see Daddy and Erin get into position. They were laughing and smiling and it seemed like my Dad was trying to distract her...which as she walked down the isle, she started to break. She stopped midway and a huge sob was heard, that did it...I saw my Mum and sister, Kelly start to tear up...I fought them back myself...not that I would admit that to anyone!
Erin and Ken get married! The service was really nice and quick...maybe 30 minutes. The service was non religious but did open nicely with the Lord's Prayer and then went through the candle lighting and wine drinking! After the service, the guests were let to eat and drink at the cocktail hour while Brian ordered the families around to get the group photos. Many shots were taken of the families and after Bri snuck into the ballroom and grabbed photos of tables and flowers and the cake before the masses were unleashed. We did the walk in announcements and first dance - after about a minute of the bridal couple dancing alone, the wedding party and parents were asked to join in. The band were fantastic, they had the place going all night long, with people dancing in and out of courses of the dinner - which was amazing. The appetizers were so good, that we knew that the meal would be a hit. The first course were these amazing mushroom filled raviolis with a lemon cream sauce. The second course was a delicious beefsteak tomato salad with a vinaigrette dressing (loving tomatoes this was perfect for me and Bri!) The third course was something new to many people and was a hit, a small simple scoop of lemon sorbet to help wash the palette. The final course before all the amazing desserts was the filet or chicken. Both dishes came with the same vegetables and horseradish mashed potatoes. I had ordered the filet, and it was so good. There were plenty of soft drinks, wine and liquor beverages to be had as well. I prefer red wine and stuck to that for the most part, with the addition of champagne and a sour apple martini with Kelly and a few of the bridesmaids. The night went by quickly and I was able to keep my mind off of Kody and just focus on having a good time, knowing that Kody was in good hands and that I would soon be talking to the doctor and seeing him. When the reception ended, a few of us went downstairs to the pub and had a round or 2, they closed at 12:30 and we were able to get them to stay open until 1, most of us were already drunk or very buzzed from earlier in the evening. Kel and I hung out with Erin's friends until about 2 when I went up for bed, Bri didn't join us because he was exhausted and sore. I went to bed and woke up to my phone ringing...I had turned off the alarm and the previous wake up call, and fell back to sleep. It was 9:30 and breakfast time...it was the day after brunch...plus we had a flight to catch! I had a headache...quickly took some aleve and threw on a t-shirt and jeans, woke Bri up and ran down to be social. I made it in time to say goodbye to a few people and ate. I then went back to the room to get ready to go. Kelly was sick (at first I thought she was hung over, but later learned it was something else) and she and my Mum came to the room to say goodbye. Bri came back up from breakfast and we got our stuff together and left the room. This is where you have to wait for part 3.
Of course the guys are downstairs waiting for the limo when we met some additional weddings guests and briefly spoke them. At this point, we were downstairs and outside for about 30 minutes before the girls came downstairs and the limo pulled up. The girls got a phone call about the location of the limo and the guys, we were left to our own. The group jumped in to the limo (part 1 has the photo of us before climbing in) and we were on our way to the park. Well, we thought we were...we had to go back to the library to pick up the other 3. When Erin, Ken and Bri got in we all crammed to make sure there was enough room so that Erin's dress would be okay - she pulled it up a little and said said she didn't think a little more dirt would hurt it. They had been walking around the city and it had some dirt, but our Mum had chalk and would be able to cover it up. In fact after we had completed the photos and were back at the hotel, the next time I saw Erin and the dress I couldn't even tell that the dirt was covered-up.
Showtime!
It was time to let the guests in and get the wedding going. I knew we had a large family and that we would have to have spill-over to the groom's side, but I wanted to make sure that certain family members were closer to my parents, and it all seemed to work out. The guys brought down the relatives, and I took my Mum, gave her a kiss and lined up besides the groom and other groomsmen. The bridesmaids walked down the isle and looked as beautiful as they did for the pictures. Kelly was the last to walk down the isle and from where I was standing I could see Daddy and Erin get into position. They were laughing and smiling and it seemed like my Dad was trying to distract her...which as she walked down the isle, she started to break. She stopped midway and a huge sob was heard, that did it...I saw my Mum and sister, Kelly start to tear up...I fought them back myself...not that I would admit that to anyone!
Erin and Ken get married! The service was really nice and quick...maybe 30 minutes. The service was non religious but did open nicely with the Lord's Prayer and then went through the candle lighting and wine drinking! After the service, the guests were let to eat and drink at the cocktail hour while Brian ordered the families around to get the group photos. Many shots were taken of the families and after Bri snuck into the ballroom and grabbed photos of tables and flowers and the cake before the masses were unleashed. We did the walk in announcements and first dance - after about a minute of the bridal couple dancing alone, the wedding party and parents were asked to join in. The band were fantastic, they had the place going all night long, with people dancing in and out of courses of the dinner - which was amazing. The appetizers were so good, that we knew that the meal would be a hit. The first course were these amazing mushroom filled raviolis with a lemon cream sauce. The second course was a delicious beefsteak tomato salad with a vinaigrette dressing (loving tomatoes this was perfect for me and Bri!) The third course was something new to many people and was a hit, a small simple scoop of lemon sorbet to help wash the palette. The final course before all the amazing desserts was the filet or chicken. Both dishes came with the same vegetables and horseradish mashed potatoes. I had ordered the filet, and it was so good. There were plenty of soft drinks, wine and liquor beverages to be had as well. I prefer red wine and stuck to that for the most part, with the addition of champagne and a sour apple martini with Kelly and a few of the bridesmaids. The night went by quickly and I was able to keep my mind off of Kody and just focus on having a good time, knowing that Kody was in good hands and that I would soon be talking to the doctor and seeing him. When the reception ended, a few of us went downstairs to the pub and had a round or 2, they closed at 12:30 and we were able to get them to stay open until 1, most of us were already drunk or very buzzed from earlier in the evening. Kel and I hung out with Erin's friends until about 2 when I went up for bed, Bri didn't join us because he was exhausted and sore. I went to bed and woke up to my phone ringing...I had turned off the alarm and the previous wake up call, and fell back to sleep. It was 9:30 and breakfast time...it was the day after brunch...plus we had a flight to catch! I had a headache...quickly took some aleve and threw on a t-shirt and jeans, woke Bri up and ran down to be social. I made it in time to say goodbye to a few people and ate. I then went back to the room to get ready to go. Kelly was sick (at first I thought she was hung over, but later learned it was something else) and she and my Mum came to the room to say goodbye. Bri came back up from breakfast and we got our stuff together and left the room. This is where you have to wait for part 3.
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