Joy...we became part of a sea of people. I tried to think of it as being hugged by all angles, but it didn't feel much like a hug when Hoobastank started playing. I don't see how you can enjoy the music when you're being squeezed so hard it hurts. We finally headed for safer waters, and found a nice spot closer to the side with just a little more room to breath. (I'm too old for this...)
When Incubus played, they sent out this pure energy, soothing vibe. The sea of people calmed and just moved to the music. A full two hours of joy. We jumped and moved and sang and cheered. I didn't feel too old anymore, but 17 again with Jayme and Tara. Wish you were (t)here...
The clock is ticking Dad shows me this... Why do they write something just to freak out my generation of young women. It's like they're trying to hold us back. We can't be successful and still be a mother. Whatever, I say that I can do both and with God's help, I will...I just looked at the pictures and graphsand didn't read the whole article, cause I didn't want to get all freaked out. Mom said, "I hate Time Magazine anyway. Stupid cheap flimsy pages and terrible articles. Cheap!"
Inventions...but I did enjoy the 2001 Best Inventions The coolest ones were the artificial heart and liver and the skycar. The infrared massage chair wouldn't be bad either...
Mosh Pit The concert is tomorrow and I'm kind of nervous of the mosh pit. Too me it doesn't make sense to mosh to Incubus, but you know...Sometimes moshing is the only way those young white boys can express themselves through dance. I want to be up close, but I don't want to get all pushed around. We'll see what happens.
Education Via a Boeing intranet website, PBS did a special called Misunderstood Minds about learning disabilities. They have a bunch of flash exercises to test out how it feels to have a learning disability. After doing all the exercises, I think I had all of those disabilities while growing up. I had trouble with Attention, trouble with reading, trouble with writing, and trouble with math. For example, Philip always makes fun of my bad handwriting. But there's a reason: my mind is faster than my hands and in order to get my thoughts out I write messy and fast. And that messy and fastness comes out as my handwriting. For Philip, I think it's the other way around. He has small, neat, too perfect handwriting, but can never think of anything to write.
Crafty LJC made these cute painted lightbulbs. I think they'd be good for a kids room. Refelctions of liitle bugs or polka dots on the ceiling and the walls.
I guess I'm an Indie film kinda person. I thought Ghost World was very entertaining. Funny and Sad at the same time.
Visit the cool website and make sure to go to the video section and watch all the clips and trailers. There's this character named Doug who's this white trash guy with a mullet who hangs out in the fast mart parking lot practicing his nun-chucks. You'll have to click on the Adult or child button for them to play.
The movie starts out with this dance routine from the 1965 Indian movie "Gunaam" to the song "Jaan Pehechaan Ho". I wish I could find a clip or picture of it...Wierd, but oddly entertaining. The dance routine and the song are awesome. Go to the soundtrack section of the cool website and listen to "Jaan Pehechaan Ho". It's worth it!
From harrumph: Did you know that England's royal family has a webpage? Official Website of British Monarchy. They have a biography section of each Royal Family member. Most have been married and divorced a couple times. They've also created a HM Queen Mother Memorial Page. They're not burying her till April 9th. Seems like such a long time, but I guess they have to give everyone enough time to pay their respects.
Knitting update: I started knitting a sock using two cable needles, starting with a blind cast on at the toe. It's a project to keep at my mom's house for when I visit. I seem to really get into knitting when it gets cold in November and I'm thinking of Christmas presents. After Christmas, I'm so tired of knitting, I don't feel like picking it up. I started and stopped making myself a sweater. I've changed my mind about the style now and I'm gonna take it apart and start over.
House update: Now that the sun has come out. Philip and I will be focusing on the yard and our garden. We have another trip to the dump to accomplish before we start. I'd also like to clean the basement and make a nice workout room. Jayme wants her Kuya Philip to teach her Kung Fu once a week.
Our TO DO list: * a low stone wall to seperate the parking space and our short front lawn. * flowerbed all along the front of the house * finish weeding the front lawn before the dandelions grown and we have even more weeds * Create a dog run on the side of the house for Dioji, so we can fix the backyard with out him digging all our work up * Make a drive way with flowering ground shrub down the middle.
That's a good start...
On Hold: Refinishing the living and dining room floor. I just can't imagine living in a bigger mess than we already live in!
Where are we going in April?: Incubus and Hoobastank @ the Key Arena
Viva Las Vegas! I told you we've needed a vacation.
Pilipo & Gian Movie Review: Two Thumbs up! It's one of those movies that leaves you feeling a little strange. I thought I'd have nightmares about the end of the world, but instead I think I dreamt of cool little robots. My favorite character was Teddy the super toy.
Two Thumbs up again...As you can see Sci-Fi scores big along with Kung-Fu at our house. K-Pax has a great story and lets you think what you want to think. One question...Why does Jeff Bridges talk like he has cotton stuffed in both his cheeks?
Philip found this article in Seattle Times about Fr. Paul, our parish priest. I agree that Fr. Paul is an amazing priest and that he's brought more life to Sunday mass, but I still think that St. Ben's was a good parish before he came. I plan to be there even after Fr. Paul goes off to Africa. I'll miss him though.
