MAMMA MIA AMAZINGNESS

GO SEE MAMMA MIA.

It is so so so so so GOOD! Yes- it is a little 'girly' and a slightly bit cheesy with Pierce Brosnan trying to look natural while singing, but it's an incredible story. I haven't been fortunate enough to see it on Broadway, but the movie made my heart melt... it's still melting.

And now... I am obsessed with the soundtrack! I mean, OBSESSED!

I haven't been able to get it yet, but I think Jon may get it for Christmas. WOOOO HOOOO. So, in the meantime, I am 'youtubing' them and will play them over and over again until Jonathan turns blue.

Yep. Here's for your listening pleasure.

HONEY HONEY

MONEY MONEY MONEY

MAMMA MIA

LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME



TAKE A CHANCE ON ME



I DO I DO I DO I DO I DO



I HAVE A DREAM



THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

I'm in love... forever humming. I wonder if my throat will get sore. I normally hum and whistle, but no like this. Hehe. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Shadow: The Legend

I realized that I praised sweet little Peaches when she first arrived, but I hadn't introduced my sweet boys! Well, here's fixin' that! I'm pleased to introduce the legend- my wise ole Shadow and the coolest cat you'll ever know...

He's quite the handsome fellow and is one smart kitty.

Shadow just turned 13 on 9.5.2008. My Mom and I got him when he was about 1 year old. He was an outside cat turned stray, needed a home and we fell in love with him. It took him about a week to adjust but he finally fell in love with us too. Since then, he has been such an important part of my life. My Mom moved to Florida and I got to keep Shadow; he lived through my first apartment experience, my first roommate experience, my first multiple roommate and pet experience, and so much more. He actually got outside once (thanks to my roommates leaving the window open!!!) and got lost; he was gone for 3 months and then I saw him one day when I was walking home from class.

"If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours. If it doesn't, it never was."

He's been a little different ever since but he's still Shadow; he got a little nick on his ear and has a small limp from trying to protect himself, no doubt. He's a legend and the sweetest kitty in the world! He's been through a lot with us and we've been through a lot with him. He's our baby and a true part of our entire family. I love him sooooooooooooooooooo much!!!

Happy Birthday Shadow!!!

Quote of the Day - 12.5.08

Jon and I are sitting at The Black Eyed Pea eatin' some good ole home cookin' and we both decide to order dessert. I hadn't finished dinner but wanted to take it home for later and enjoy a yummy treat there. Well, of course I didn't finish it either and wanted to take it home but didn't want to get another to go box (because I hate to waste). So obviously, I had a dilemma.

Well, we started talking about taking the restaurant's dish so I wouldn't ruin both my dinner and my dessert because they were in the same to-go container. After a while of joking around, Jon starts cleaning the dish off to get it ready for my dessert and we started kidding about getting caught; we were joking that the waiter would come up and see him cleaning the dish and would ask what he was doing and Jon said,

"Well, I can't take the dish if it's got shit all over it."

It was the most hilarious thing I've ever heard.

Of course, Jon fixed me all up; while I was chatting over some nonsense or other, he snuck my dessert in the cute little dish they served his in and stuffed it in my to-go box and we were off. I know, I know! But hey, I couldn't let the mashed potatoes and gravy mess up the deliciousness that was the chocolate and whipped cream!

Thanks to Jon for saving the day and making me laugh my ass off for several 'starred-at' moments.

A Note from Mama: Succulents

My Mom sent me an email after she read my first gardening blog.

"Amy, your plants have other names. They are of the succulent family.

What are Succulents?

Fat plants! 10,000 species of plants are considered succulent which is about 3 or 4% of all known species and 12% of recognized plant families. They have the ability to store water in their stems, leaves, or roots, or a combination of the above. Succulents may be giant trees or tiny two-leaved miniatures. They come in an endless array of shapes, textures, colors and forms. Therefore, they are of great interest to collectors for their strange and beautiful forms. The cactus family consists of plants which are all succulent. Whereas, other succulents are members of many other families which also have non-succulent members. More than many other plants succulents are threatened by man's encroachment on habitat. Succulents are worthy of cultivation as either house plants or, garden plants, and take far less maintenance than their non-succulent counterparts."

Thanx a bunch Mom!!!!! =) Very cool, but I guess I better try and figure out what the heck they are...

To be continued...