Happy Gobble Day

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving Day yesterday. It was really nice going outside and not having to freeze the minute you step out.

Well, Marisa and I headed over to a free Pilates class in the morning. Yeah....I didn't know it was going to be an hour long circuit Pilates class. We kind of looked at each other like 'Omigod'. It was too late to turn around, so we endured and huffed and puffed through the hour. I felt really good afterwards. We quickly headed over to Starbucks for some hot java. mmmmmm......

After trudging back home, Marisa left to enjoy her fam's festivities. Meanwhile I got ready to go over to John's parents house for early dinner at 2pm. There was, of course, tons of good food and good fun. We ate, played cards, saw wedding albums, and drank. :) Sadly, I had to work today and Jenny, Sarah and I were going to brave it in the early am today for some early shopping. Hence we left the Craig house around 10 or so (trust, that is early).

I totally and completely did not want to wake up this morning when my alarm rang at 5:15 am. Not even the crows were up that early. But I quickly shook off my sleepiness and was ready to head out, grab some coffee and buy some crap! ;)

I do have to say we found some good deals. Walmart had kids fleece hoodies for $4, men's wrangler jeans for $8 and don't even get me started at Old Navy....I dropped over $100 there....**sigh*** I love christmas. I get to shop!

So here I am at work...I should be working but my two co-workers and I decided today was a great day for 'food day' (as if Thanksgiving is not enough). Not only I am sitting on my butt typing this, but I am enjoying some chips, salsa, wheat thins, and dip...don't even get me started on the cupcake that I am eyeballing...

i'm out for now.

Twilight Movie Review

*What a Relief!*

I do have to say that the movie was not disappointing at all. I enjoyed the full two hours of the movie and highly recommend it to everyone. Now that I have that out of the way....

The beginning of the movie was a little scary. The first half hour or so was filled with bad acting and true laugh out loud cheesiness. I was really worried that the rest of the movie was going to be this way. I think I might have fainted just because I was holding my breath waiting for it to get better. The whole scene where Edward first 'smells' Bella is HILARIOUS! In the book the scene was very tense and for those of you who have read Midnight Sun, you know that it was a very dangerous and serious moment. So you can see why I was really really disappointed with that scene and how it was portrayed.

After the initial teen awkwardness of first meeting was over the movie picked up much better after that. I have to go on record to say that the best actress in the movie is the gal who plays Rosalie. She played a small part but she really did the best.

Kristin Stewart (Bella) played the part really well, but her acting skills leave much to be desired, I think. In certain parts, she either overacted or not acted enough. Physically she did a great job (i.e. falling, tripping, doe-eyed).

Rob P. (Edward) truly impressed me (other than the scene mentioned above). I thought his casting was the worst and actually turned out very good. He played the inner turmoil thing very well but he was part of the cheesiness in the beginning.

OKAY moving onto my favorite part....the kissing scene. Yeah......that was HOT so hot that John had to recreate the scene for me. It was hot all around. The whole slow kiss then the throwing on the bed...*shiver** But you guys have to experience that on your own! I do have to say that the theater was extremely quiet during that part, really quiet :)

All in all, the movie was definately worth the wait and the $8 for the ticket and the $20 I will be paying for the DVD. :)

Go watch it!

Down the hill, no end in sight

I'm sure you guys have all seen our wonderful U.S. markets go downhill and for quite some time. Initially everyone had thought that the market may have bottomed out a couple weeks ago and we were all just testing out the bottom. Unfortunately, as you saw yesterday that is totally not the case.

Sadly, I personally think the markets won't recover until next summer. If you guys have any questions or concerns feel free to contact your investment representative or give me a call and we can chat about it.

Due to the limitations on my license, I can't really write about it, but I want to let you guys know that I am always available for questions or concerns. :)

Hopefully you guys are in a position where you can ride this whole mess out.

Copy and paste the link if you want to see what the market is doing.
http://finance.yahoo.com

Or maybe don't :(

**Swoon**

Tomorrow is the big day! Yes, I will finally be able to see Twilight on the big screen. I have seen some reviews already of the movie and they are not looking good. I'm sure I will love the movie because I love the book. I know that it won't be as good as the book, so I preparing myself for that kind of disappointment. Although I do have to say that Gone with the Wind and most of the Harry Potter movies live up to their book expectations. So maybe this one will rank up there. Who knows?

Expect a nice lenghty one sided conversation once I see the movie.

Here's hoping!

Happy Birthday!

Just wanted to give my cousin Christina a big Happy Birthday!!!!! Hopefully, Germany is treating you well. Go out and have a nice strong German beer!


Prosit! (Cheers! in German)

Friday - Joke O' the Week

A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners.

At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a card and wrote "Revelation 3:20" on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, Genesis 3:10."

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Genesis 3:10 reads, "I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked."

I can see my Breath!

So it has gotten really cold all of the sudden. Yesterday on my day off I decided to be a bit ambitious and rake my leaves. After an hour and half of non-stop raking, I can proudly show off three strong blisters! Yuck...I'm so delicate!

The day continued with sitting my blistered self down and watching Be Cool with John Travolta and America's Sweetheart with one of my favorite actors (and IL native) John Cusack. I pretty much sat the rest of the day and watched the rain come down.

I of course had to go into the Library to work. It was so SLOW that I finished reading a book! True dat! Luckily my boss was not there to reprimand my actions (or lack thereof).

As far as today goes....I woke up this morning and realized that raking not only creates blisters but it also creates a LOT of back/side pain. I tried to class it up at work today (with new pants and a shirt) and ended up looking like an old lady in dire need of walking shoes. I cannot walk straight with my side aching like crazy! NOTE TO SELF: Avoid raking at all costs.

I sat on my porch freezing my a** on my lunch today and enjoyed my leaf-free yard. I figured I damn well better live it up.

Honor our Heroes

As you all know, yesterday was Veteran's Day. I hope everyone had our war heroes in their thoughts and prayers, especially on their day.

I'm astounding by their bravery to get up each morning and defend our country. I cannot comprehend their courage, fears, and hopes that they must endur to fight for all our our rights as Americans.

I want my close and personal Vets (Christy, Lili, Mariana, & Ben) to know that I appreciate and respect what they have done for us.

Friday - Joke o' the Week

Short and sweet today.

THE BROKEN LAWN MOWER

When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run,
my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed.
But, somehow I always had something else to take care
of first, the truck, the car, playing golf - always something
more important to me. Finally she thought of a
clever way to make her point. When I arrived home
one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily
snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors.
I watched silently for a short time and then went
into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when
I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said,
'When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well
sweep the driveway.'


The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always
have a limp.

Boom Shak-a-laka!

Welp,

a new dawn has come and it looks so sweet.

Source Pinkisthenewblog.com

ROCK THE VOTE!

Please with cherry on top, do NOT forget to make your voice heard today. Remember the people who struggled and fought to make their voices count!

Vote.