Movies

I've never really understood why, but I get in random movie moods. Sometimes, Mel & I will go a good 3-4 nights straight watching a movie and others we'll go a good 3-4 weeks with out watching one. For example, we're watching Home Alone on TV right now and its entertaining! Havent seen it in a quite a while and even though I don't consider it to be an old movie, its actually 16 years old! That boggles my mind because I can remember when it came out in the theaters.

Speaking of, we dont go to the theater a whole lot anymore. Particularly because prices are steep for the admission, snacks, etc. LOTS easier to wait a month or two for it to hit DVD and rent it or buy it for just as much as a 1 time showing on the big screen.

My brother, nephew, Mel & I went and saw "Flushed Away" a new animated film last week and I must say, it wasn't too bad! Cy was zoned in to the massive screen and his bag of popcorn. So, he was entertained for obvious reasons and we were entertained by the comedy of the film -- enough "adult humor" to make it funny.

I think theaters are great, but the more expensive they get, the less people will turn out for the shows. Its hard to find a theater anymore that is well kept, and just plain clean. I'll stick to my home theater set up and have control over the shows I watch in the comfort of my own home!

To close, I think I'd recommend "Flushed Away" to those who are remotely interested. I just dont know that I would see it in the theater though.

Adios for now!

Holidays.....ALREADY!?

HELLO! So I realized today that the retail environment that I work in really makes my days go by fast. Which, in turn, makes my weeks go by fast. Of course that makes the months go by fast. My point is that its NOVEMBER!

Today our Holiday Trim arrived in the store. Im sure it will have to go up sooner rather than later, but GEEZ, it was just HALLOWEEN! After work, I went to the mall and not only are Holiday decorations up, but they're already having sales and playing the music. I turned the corner and Santa is already there posing for pictures with the kids.

This all means that the Holidays come earlier and earlier every year. If you've ever worked retail, then you know what a stressful time the Holidays are and frankly, you almost dont look forward to them.

BUT - I do look forward to them for all the good times Mel & I spend with family and friends.

Here's to the happiest of Holidays and good luck for the rest of 2006!

Previous post's date.....

So I looked at the most recent post "I'm Back" and I realized that it shows the date of September 9th. Kinda freaked me out at first, but then I realized that I did most of that entry that day, but finished it today. Interesting.

Currently watching the Colts vs. Patriots and we're in the 3rd quarter. This is an outstanding game! I'm definitely excited that the Colts are up, but its pretty scary as the Pats are a dang good team.

Alrighty, enjoy the rest of the game!!

IM BACK

Alrighty -- I'm back. Hopefully I'm back for good. I'll be honest, I didn't really feel that I had much to write about. I was stretching for stuff....I STILL don't know if I have a whole lot to talk about, but I'll try to wing it. Also too, I keep up on my friends blogs, so I figured I'll try to match 'em. Scope out my links, Mel and I have a picture site that we house some fun moments. Also, you'll find along with Pat & Maya's blogs, you see Cheever's blog too. Check it out, this dude is one of the funniest guys I know so I know he'll have some good stuff going on over there.

One thing that I am pretty happy to write about right now, is football!!!

The season is back in swing and I'm pumped - For as long as I can remember, the NBA was my favorite professional sport to watch. I'm pretty sure it was cuz Michael Jordan was always my favorite famous personality.

But now -- I'm officially a football fan. The Colts are my favorite team and the Eagles are my second favorite. (I dont know why the Eagles, but I just like 'em)

Now that were in full swing again, theres nothing better than sitting on the couch on Sunday flippin' through the games and watching my Fantasy Football team do some damage.

Welp, hopefully I'll keep this up as often as possible and keep you in tune with us.

Go Colts!

Super Bowl!

Whew! What a weekend. Mel & I attended a wedding of some of her friends from high school on Saturday. What a great time! Mel got to see and hang out with a bunch of buds from high school and catch up on old times. Of course, Mel's friends are my friends too, but shes known them for a long time.
After the wedding, we all went out to Tiki Bob's in Indy....and had a blast! Normally I'm not up on those dance type bars cuz they're too smokey/loud/crowded. But that night, with the group we had, I must admit it was pretty fun. We got back that night and fell asleep.

The next day was of course Super Bowl Sunday. We had a party to get ready for and it literally took all day to get ready. Mel & I went to Target to stock up on necessities and grab the ingredients for the food. When we got back, Mel started on the food and I started cleaning anything I saw. I didn't get far when I realized --- WE DONT HAVE THE SURROUND SOUND SET UP FOR THE GAME!?! I got to work. Hooked up the reciever, ran the wires, tested the speakers....we were ready to ROCK! After all that was done, I cleaned the bedroom and vacuumed. Just as Mel finished in the kitchen, my brother and his fiance showed up.....the first guests had arrived!

We had about 22-25 people in all when you count the people who stopped in to say hey and didn't stay long. Lots of Mel's friends from the wedding stopped by and most of my friends were there. The HD was clear, the sound was pumpin', the party was JAMMIN'!

I really didn't care who won, because the Colts weren't in the game. Glad to see Jerome Bettis get his Super Bowl Ring, but I wouldnt have been mad if the Seahawks won either. I really just wanted a good game and I think I got that. It wasn't a blowout or completely dominated by one team or another so thats all you can ask for, right?

Oh yeah, and the commercials. I have to say, I think the commercials were pretty decent this year. The beer ones were good, as always. I liked the rotating fridge commercial. That one was funny. On and in the early going, the Hide & Seek beer commercial was really good. Also the guys on top of their houses, drinking beer...that was yet another good one. I think I liked the "little horse that could" for sentimental value, it got a resounding, "awwwwwww". Even the "dont judge too quickly" commercials were good too. The one where the doctor zapped the fly and just as the patients family came in the room, he said, "....well that killed him." HAHA

Of course, the beer commercials ruled the Bowl again, but there were some definite ones that were just as good.

All in all, it was a great weekend. Had fun with friends and family and that is always on my mind. Relaxing, having fun, and a little football & food helps.