I'd drive to southern Florida for this...

It would be heaven for me. Well, having them all play a private show (in my backyard) for me and a few friends would be better. But this is the concert of my dreams. Sure, there are a bunch of bands I've never heard of but considering that 70% of the line-up is already on my iPod, I'm guessing I'd like the 30% that are currently unfamiliar to me.

So who's happy it's FRIDAY?!?!?

Again with the Thetans...

My GA gave me a delightful birthday card!



She knows me too well. Oh and she got me lavender and vanilla hand soap which she promises will help me sleep through the night so I don't wake up at 2am for my morning shower anymore.

Good times, good times

Jon Stewart really had me cracking up last night. I think he did a great job and made fun of all the stuff we always complain about (too long, too many montages, all the self-congratulating, etc.) But the line that cracked me up most was when he said if we were wondering what they do during commercial breaks, they make fun of what we're wearing at home. That was so great.

Ok, so why did they start the show at 8:30? Isn't it usually at 8? Isn't it bad enough that they usually run over?

I definitely didn't stay up for it. They lost me right at 11pm. I had a hell of a time getting out of bed this morning but thankfully I had this to get my morning off to a good start.

Oscar buzz

We're doing a high tea during the red carpet part of Sunday. We're starting with tart cherry scones with Devon cream. Next up are the sandwiches (2 kinds of chicken salad, cucumber, herbed cheese & tomato, and egg salad) which is my favorite part. Then the savories which will most likely be mini quiches. Followed by my first attempt at chocolate souffle. I'm making individual ones so I'll get to use my ramekins!

I know! I know! You're wondering where the Johnny Dip, Figgo Mortensen, Caviar Bardem, and Atonementos went. As much fun as it is to come up with names like Cauliflaura Linney and Cate Blancheddar, it's just not the same since I left LA. Plus I'm broke and can't afford to throw a party anymore.

I'm an idiot

So I wake up and I'm not feeling well at all. I head down to the bathroom, brush my teeth, shower, and head back upstairs to get ready for work. At one point in the shower I think to myself, "I wonder how much ahead of my alarm I am right now." The answer? I was a good 3 hours ahead. I get back upstairs and look at the clock. It's 2:04 am. Doh! So I turn on the TV because I'm wide awake. I throw on a tee and some shorts and get back in bed. I'm looking at the guide and decide to check out G4 to see if Ninja Warrior (Katie's recomendation) is going to be on later in the day. Turns out, Ninja Warrior happens to be on at 2am! Woo! I flip to it and a good looking American dude is about to run through the strangest obstacle course I've ever seen. For a minute I have a flash of Ninjas dressed in black hurtling towards him as he tries to get through the course but this isn't American Gladiators. No, this is better. I just love Japanese TV. The commentators are hysterical. This has the fun of watching original Iron Chef mixed with stunts that are better than Gladiator. Thanks Katie! Luckily I fall back asleep around 2:45 but not before I set my FauxVo to record the episodes of Ninja Warrior airing later this evening.

I'm voting for Obama

But only because Ben & Jerry want me to...

Now pass me the Half Baked and let's watch Idol!

I need help

I'm actually kind of excited about the next Dancing With the Stars even though Maksim won't be back. Plus I actually know who all the contestants are.

• Adam Carolla, 43, comedian/syndicated DJ
• Cristian de la Fuente, 33, actor (Ugly Betty)
• Shannon Elizabeth, 34, actress (American Pie)
• Steve Guttenberg, 49, actor (Three Men and a Baby)
• Penn Jillette, 52, illusionist
• Mario, 21, R&B singer
• Marlee Matlin, 42, actress
• Priscilla Presley, 62, actress (The Naked Gun)
• Monica Seles, 34, former world's No. 1 tennis pro
• Jason Taylor, 33, defensive end, Miami Dolphins.
• Marissa Jaret Winokur, 35, actress (Broadway's Hairspray)
• Kristi Yamaguchi, 36, figure skating gold medalist, 1992 Winter Olympics

Of course I'll be rooting against the Scientologist purely on principle. But other than that I think it'll be really fun! Wait, is it ok to be this excited? Wow, I think I really miss scripted TV. OR MAYBE I'VE BEEN MISSING THE GUTTENBERG!!!

You've GOT to be kidding!

I was following the same car for most of my drive this morning. At first the car was in the left lane on a well-traveled, back road. The car was going exactly 45mph which was the speed limit. Meanwhile cars are passing on the right which I refuse to do so I sat there. The next thing I know, the driver is making a left in front of an oncoming car. Suddenly the car is driving over the speed limit and rushing to get on the interstate. I'm still behind the car which is keeping up with the highway traffic. The next thing I know it has slowed down again and cars are passing on both sides (we're in the middle lane). So I pass on the left and look over to see a woman on her cell phone. IT'S 6:30 IN THE MORNING!!! She was much more into the conversation and didn't seem to care that her driving consistency was less than stellar. Who the hell was she talking to at 6:30am?!?!? London, perhaps? Ugh. I think I'm going to REALLY make an effort to not talk on my phone while driving anymore. I don't want to be a bad driver. I've noticed way too many bad moves made by people on cell phones. It's not good.

Yuk

Typically I love seeing pink and red but not on 14 Feb. It's pink and red everywhere and I'm not enjoying it. Of course I added to it by bringing in red velvet cupcakes with pink frosting. Oh well.

I was going to open up and be vulnerable in my post today but I've decided against that. I'll just keep it in my head and save it for my memoirs (to be published for all the world to enjoy).

I drove to work barefoot

BEWARE!!! Excessive use of quotation marks ahead.

Well we gave our presentation on "cults" last night. Overall people really enjoyed it. One girl adivsed us to use the term "new religious movement" instead of "cult" because it's more PC. I'm sorry if this is insensitive to people in cults but I'm going to ALWAYS refer to your organization as a cult. The bulk of our presentation was spent on that "religion" that gives Tom Cruise purpose in life. Apparently we came kinda biased. Tammy, my presentation partner has spent the past week reading about it and studying different aspects of it. As it turned out it really put her off of it and its many followers. So yes, we were biased. SORRY TO HAVE OFFENDED ANYONE BUT WE THINK THEY'RE NUTS! I'm sure they think we're nuts for not only what we believe but that we choose that over the fact that 75 million years ago some galactic overloard froze some misbehaved aliens, sent them to earth in DC8s and dropped them in volcanos in Hawaii only to later release their souls which now inhabit our bodies. And that's just the tip of the iceberg people.

Sorry, it's out of my system now. I'm sure I'll now be flagged as an SP. If I stop posting after this, tell my family I loved them.

Awwww!

My cousin's hubby and kids are famous! This picture made my cousin Jess a bit raw because she had been carrying the kids all day and the minute she hands them over to Eric, a picture gets snapped.

Voting

I voted for the first time in my life a few weeks ago. I've been a bit more into the race this year but then how could someone who watches TV as much as I do avoid it? They're everywhere and the news types are making into quite a big deal. I don't get the reason for the whole winning of delegates thing. Do other countries vote that way? Has it been re-evaluated lately? Is it necessary? It kind of sucks that someone can have the number of votes but because they don't win the right states they don't get elected. Can anyone explain?

Don't get me wrong...

I'm absolutely thrilled that the Giants won last night. My dad's side of the family are all Giants fans. I'm not a huge pro football fan but when asked my favorite teams it's either the Eagles or the Giants. They're pretty equal for me. Equal also is my extreme dislike, actually more like loathing, for the Cowboys and the Raiders. I like the Patriots. I respect the fact that they're a great team. I'm really, really enjoying that the Giants won the Super Bowl but I'm bummed that the Patriots didn't have their perfect season.

Anywhoodle, I'm pretty tired this morning. Thankfully the game didn't go too far past the 10pm mark. Unfortunately I watched something else after and didn't get to sleep until 11:30. Our menu almost worked perfectly. I made fondue and the chocolate got kind of weird after I added the cream and brandy to it. It tasted fine but the consistency changed. I'll have to work on that in the future. I have leftover veggies and dip for lunch today. All in all it was a good evening.

In other news...I hear that the writers strike is almost over. Of course this spring is still ruined but maybe they could start the fall season in August instead of mid to late September. Why does the TV season work like a school season? Do that many people not watch TV in the summer months? 'Cause I gotta tell you. I live in extreme heat in the summer and the last thing I want to do it go out at night when it's still in the high 80s with 100% humidty. I'd much rather stay inside and watch TV. Why not have an actual summer season instead of running a bunch of 'reality' shows and 'encore' presentations of other shows?