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A random series of thoughts…

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Last night’s TV:
This message is for anyone who helped in any way on last night’s episode of Alias: THANK YOU. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! Seriously, that is what I am talking about. That is Alias. That is what I have been missing. I hope that this season finishes with more of last night, and less of that before. Finally 2 great episodes!! ALIAS IS BACK!!!!
As for Showdogs: we went from funny to super drama, interesting. I have one thing to say to Brandon: Honey, you don’t need to call the cops because he is “holding your dog hostage and all you want to do is train the dog”. Give me a break. Don’t be so melodramatic. It is ok to be somewhat dramatic, it makes life more interesting, but not that. That was just ridiculous.

Moving on…

As many of you know who have seen my links page, I thoroughly enjoy the website grouphug.us. Very interesting concept, and honestly I cannot help but feel super guilty for reading, but that doesn’t stop me. I usually run into some good ones, most of them are people that are just whiners really, but last night, I ran into one of the best ones I have seen. It wasn’t really a confession, per se, but it was really funny, and makes you think:

684724940 I think humans should have a natural predator.

Love that.

And finally, I have tomorrow off, I am going to see Marc Broussard tonight, and I am in a pretty good mood, even though they eliminated the ability to IM at work today. But, I am going to have a great weekend, and will let you know more about Marc next week!!!

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Paula, honey, we need to talk.

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Paula, Paula, Paula. What is going on honey? I watched you last night on AI, and honestly, the only thought I had in my mind was, “What is that crazy biatch on?”. No seriously, what are you on? Is it meds, is it drugs, is it alcohol? WHAT? Now, I must admit Paula, I am a bit distressed, simply because I care. I really do. I have liked you since back in the day where it was ok to like ‘Cold-hearted Snake’ (the first CD I ever got was Paula Abdul’s Shut up and Dance: the Remixes… no joke) and it actually was adorable to watch you dance with a cartoon cat, because hey, opposites do attract. But honestly, I feel like you may have lost it Paula, and I am here to shake some sense back into you (picture Greg shaking Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest, getting her to admit that she is indeed crazy… wait for it, because she says it). I can honestly say that I want to work on things Paula. Stop the hit and runs. Stop the crazy dancing whilst AI contestants are performing, just sit there and enjoy it like the rest of us. GET OFF Simon. Let them do a Paula Abdul night on AI (hey this is a long shot, but I gotta throw it in there… I know you want to see one of those kids up there dancing and singing to ‘Forever Your Girl’, don’t lie), where you actually do a number. Give us something to believe the old Paula is still in there, and that you are not just anesthetizing her with booze. Your behavior has become noticeable, and while it is ok to drink, and sometimes even down right be a drunk, it is not okay when other people can point it out. So now that we have had this little talk, straighten your hair (remember the shaking), sit in your chair, and be the Paula we all grew to love. Because, Paula, it IS the way that you love me that knocked me out, and together, we can build the promise of a new day. PROMISE! Promise of a new day… PROMISE!…

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TV tonight, Wednesday April 6.

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Tonight looks promising:
Alias seems to be back on track, and even Jack is sneaking around! I seriously hope something good comes out of this (and by good, I obviously mean evil) and this season can end with a bang!

Also… Can’t wait to watch Showdogs Moms and Dads. I am addicted. I cannot wait to see what happens with these crazy people.

Side note: Two posts in one day??? Holy evil sucking vortex that leads to an alternate universe where zombies rule, Batman!

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Marc Broussard Live 4/7/05 Atlanta, GA

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It’s now official… I just found out that Marc Broussard is coming to Atlanta this Thursday, and hurriedly, I bought tickets. I absolutely never get tickets to see anyone, but I couldn’t pass this up. (I know that I gushed earlier about Kelly Clarkson tickets, but that too was rare, and come on it is Kelly!) In case you haven’t heard about him before now, Marc Broussard is fabulous, and you should run out and buy his CD right now. I think that I even reviewed it on my cd review site. Seriously folks, this guy is the real deal. There aren’t too many people out there that are this talented, so do yourself a favor and listen up! You won’t be sorry. I will speak about the concert after Thursday… I cannot wait!

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my wednesday night TV

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First of all, I must say THANK YOU to whomever wrote the Alias episode last night, it was hands down the best of the season. It was full of suspense and action, and it was great (even if I was having a Kill Bill vol. 2 flash back…). If this is the direction the rest of the season is going… shift that into high gear. The third faction? GREAT VILLAIN NAME. Okay, so enough about Alias, but it was great.

After Alias, I was poised to watch a little show on Bravo called Show dogs Mom’s and Dad’s. When I switched over after an exhilarating Alias, I was met with a hilarious show about crazy people and their crazy dogs. This show is being hailed as the “real” Best In Show (which, if you have read my fact file, you would know is one of my favorite movies), and honestly, it delivers. This show is so funny, in most part, because these people are real. You can tell they are not acting, and it is wonderful to think that those people are that crazy… without acting. HA! I have to say right now I have a few favorites:

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Here we go again… Idol Fever

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Damn you American idol! I swore not to watch, but you have suckered me into it. Sometimes all it takes is an amazing rendition of Heart’s “Alone” to do it. And this year, it was just that. Now I am in it for the long haul. I wonder if I should say anything for fear of another Kimberley Locke or Latoya London incident, but I secretly (for fear that she will come in 3rd or 4th if I love her much as her predecessors) want Carrie Underwood to win. Nuff said.

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BUYER BEWARE my ass

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After consulting with a lawyer regarding our rights when it comes to the MASSIVE termite damage and improper supports that were used to support the floors in our house, we have found out that it is pretty much our responsibility, per se. I talked with some lawyers, and they all said the same thing: fraud has to be intentional, which is hard to prove, and negligence is shaky ground (which is also hard to prove). Also, listen up homebuyers, in Georgia, there is something called a “Buyer Beware” law, which means that it is the buyer’s responsibility to check every potential problem out before closing. Honestly, I believe that this is the worst law ever, and it really does only protect the person who is selling the house. In this case, it protects them from spending the $20,000 to fix what should have been fixed before the house was even put up for sale. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t their fault, and it also doesn’t let them off the hook, but it really does mean that the legal system does not work for the little guy!!

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There can only be one Highlander!

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I have been buying Pepsi products, almost exclusively, since they started putting those lovely little yellow caps on their products, some of which contain a code for a free song on iTunes. (Diet Mountain Dew is my vice? eww? hate Pepsi) And I honestly must say that I feel like I am pretty lucky, having gotten probably about 10-15 tunes now (my average is pretty good). But, based on the actions of the last four days, I feel I must make a very bold statement: I have mastered you Pepsi, prepare for the Quickening, for there can be only one.

Here’s why: I have noticed that there are less and less DMD’s available with the yellow caps (an obvious signal that the promotion is nearing a close), so it has been harder to get one and “play for a tune”. But, over the last four days, I have gotten four DMD’s, all of which were the last one with the yellow cap, and ALL have had iTunes on them. That is right. I am four for four baby. Oh yeah. So that is why I feel certain that the above statement, applied or otherwise, is definitely necessary. Also, this is to inform you that by getting the last soda with the cap may also signal victory for someone else, and I am here to spread music? free music. That’s right.

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A quick little update, kiddies…

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I am currently revamping the photos pages on my site. I hate them, and they suck. That is why. Even though it did take me forever to get those little pictures to be equal sizes in those boxes; but I digress. Expect it to go live once I have finished transferring everything over. I am using this amazing program I found called SimpleView. Check it out… Click here to visit

Also, I bought a digital camera. It rocks. I love it. It takes the biggest pictures I have ever seen in my entire life. You would have to get two really big printers to mate in order make a baby printer that was big enough to print out a massive photo like this. And even then, I don’t think that it would be enough. The camera is a Canon Powershot A520. And yes, it is really cool. It is also inspiring. Once the new photo page goes live, I will institute something called “pic of the day”. I think that will be fun, and since I am forcing myself to be more creative with my writing, this will force me to be more creative with taking pictures, something I actually love to do. I love to take pictures, because it forces you to focus on the world in a way that you would normally not. Interesting. Man, there is a lot of forcing going on there. Exciting.

So… that is all for now. Expect great things….

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Being home-wise and IRS goodies.

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Today we have someone coming out to look at the floors and foundation under our house. Apparently, it is in need of some TLC, ASAP. I have a feeling that this is something that will end up costing more than a thousand dollars, but to be honest, I just want it to be fixed. I heard that this lady is pretty eccentric, so I am actually kind of looking forward to her stopping by. I really hope that it isn’t something too serious. Something to think about before buying a house: make sure that you get a GREAT home inspector; and go under the house with them, even though you may not want to (I didn’t). Make sure that when something is in the contract, like something that the person selling the house to you is supposed to fix, is COMPLETED BEFORE you move in. Otherwise, it will not be done. I repeat: It will not be done.

Also, I hope that these “under the house repairs” don’t really require too much out of me, as I really don’t like going under the house; creepy, crawly things live there. And they want to jump at you. Or on you. Either way, they jump, and I don’t like that. Nothing should be allowed to be creepy, crawly, and have the ability to jump. This is simply a matter of what is fair and what is not. And, creepy, crawly, jumping things like jumping at you when you have no means of escape, like when you are crawling underneath a house. Just so you know.

I have decided today that I need a new camera. A better camera, and I believe I will be getting one with my tax refund. I cannot wait, now. I am also trying to drink a lot more water. Everyone gets on me about it, so this is to let everyone know that at least I am trying. I am going to eat at Jersey Mike’s for the second day in a row. I now love Jersey Mike’s all of a sudden. Go figure.