My New Obsession

How I Met Your Mother. It is so funny and relatable. I am obsessed. I cannot get enough. I don't think there has been a sitcom this funny, whimsical, and absolutely clever since Seinfeld. Jonathan and I have been watching it from the first season, which I recommend. Check the show out HERE. This is the way life should be. For real.

A Feel Good...

'Nuff said. A feel good and a f*ck you, all in one! :) Hey... it's catchy!!! I don't mean anyone any offense!!! It makes me feel good, even though it's a little, um, yeah... HA!

Deadmau5 Kiddo Costume!!!!

I have loved Deadmau5 since this past ACL. He is absolutely incredible. Jonathan's frikin' awesome coworker, Rosalba shared this video with us today. This badass dad made his kid a Deadmau5 costume for Halloween because his kiddo wanted it! The video is awesomeness. Period. Check it out. Share this. Live and love life!

Mini-Deadmau5 from Michael Cobra on Vimeo.

The Mean Kitty Song - Thanks, BC!

Check this out. I love this. You will too. Thanks for the video SPM Films and thanks for sharing, BC!

My ALL TIME Favorite People

If you haven't already seen or heard about the "Rapist in Lincoln Park", you need to! This was a real attack where the victim's brother rushed in and saved her. I love the guy, Antoine Dodson for all he did and for the video afterwards. He saved his sister's life and then threatened the attacker on the news video; while a very serious topic, the footage of his interview is awesomely hilarious. Rock on, Antoine, rock on!

He is AWESOME and I LOVE him. I also can't get enough of the dudes that made the follow up remix version as a song; Auto-Tune the News made the song and video and it is AMAZING. The profits go to both Antoine Dodson and Auto-Tune the News, so check them out! They are an absolutely amazing compilation. The videos are shown below. I HIGHLY recommend watching the first one first; it is the original news footage from the attack. Watch it first so you can see the awesomeness that is the actual footage and will then truly understand the awesomeness that is the remix version.

Original News Footage


The Auto-Tune the News version

Miracle for Christmas... Light Saver!

It's almost Christmas time and you know what that means! It's time for Christmas lights! HOORAY! I really got into this tradition last Christmas and went all out for the first time as an adult. I always string up a couple of sets and we did put some up outside in 2008, but nothing like I did last year. Jon was proud. ;)

Anyway... this year, I got everything done even quicker and even more efficiently; I was quite proud as well. When I was finished, I loved the decorations but for some reason, one side of the snowflake lights had gone out. We hung additional snowflakes on the ceiling and they glitter in the lights; without that half of snowflake lights, one side of the porch was less sparkly. And because there are around 10 little bulbs on each of these snowflakes, I was a bit bummed at the thought of having to check every single one of them.

Well, I never knew if there was something that could check light stands but I was determined to find out. I told Jon that if there wasn't something, we were going to invent it! Well, there was and it is the most amazing creation and the frikin' best $20 I have ever spent!!!

I got the Light Keeper Pro. It can be found here or at Walgreens. I TOTALLY recommend it! Not only will it restart a burnt out set (if the problem is found in the bulbs) but it will also check the entire light strand and individual bulbs!

The first option is the best and coolest thing ever! You pull out the first light that is out in the strand, then put the light-less bulb socket into the Light Keeper Pro, and click the button until the lights come on! You put the original bulb back in and the lights come on again and the burnt bulb can be identified.

Mine came on the first time. It does say to move onto the other options if the lights do not come back on after 20 clicks. I am telling you... AMAZING!

I will never have to stress over those pesky burnt out lights again! Merry Christmas everyone!

My First Must Be Repeated!!

My first Gin and Tonic!

It is one of Jon's favorites (besides good ole beer) but I never had once until this past New Year's. =) And I haven't had one since... so, here's to me having another one reeeeeeal soon!

It was delish!

Cool Green Product!

I have ALWAYS tried to find ways around wasting plastic baggies. I reuse them, wash-n-use them, recycle them... but I have never been able to totally get around the waste, except to actually stop using them; which... I should have but didn't.

Thanks to a lovely coworker, I now have a replacement that has totally come to my rescue! Check this out! The Wrap-N-Mat is like a sandwich bag but with so many more awesome features. First, it is a baggie which also opens up to make an awesome little mat (to eat on). And second, this little piece of awesomeness is totally washable and reusable!

The Wrap-N-Mat is really neat because it allows you to save baggies and stop wasting money while it also gives you a clean eating place and a way to say that you are doing your part! Check out the Wrap-N-Mat and stop wasting money and resources today!

Good 'ole Jager

Jager is my friend.

After years of drinking in college and learning all the bad things, I have truly discovered "my drink" and its name is Jager. I actually prefer to sip on a "Jager-bomb" as opposed to shooting the Jager-bomb or drinking the Jager straight. Now, you must realize that not all Jager bombs are made the same/correct way and I have prided myself on finding the best mixture to achieve this at home (AKA the MUCHO cheaper, safer, and equally fun way).

I had gotten it as close as I could when my amazing father got me a set of Jager glasses as a gift. These amazing little glasses allow for THE perfect measurement and have been my pride and joy ever since. I LOVE THEM. You can view and purchase these HERE.

I do not enjoy Red Bull as a mixture for my Jager-bomb; I have tried many different amounts and have never been able to get it to where I actually enjoyed it. My shots are made with a Monster Energy Drink and I really enjoy the Blue or Green Monster. The mixture is pretty much a shot to a shot (Jager and Monster) with more or less Monster to your own taste.

*** Please be careful with Jager-bombs. *** These should NOT be consumed in excess. ***

Enjoy and remember to ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS drink responsibly!! DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!! =)

Wheel Admiration

I loved this idea and had to share it. What a cute idea for a table! I had to share this with my family because this is the type of thing they would totally enjoy making and which would look super cool with their decor (especially Dad's!)

This is a simple and very hip idea for a table. Check it.

My Love of Pogo

I have been a member of Pogo since December 31, 2004. I started playing because my Mom had been a member for a long time and quite enjoyed it. =) I started and really did too. There are a GAZILLION games and you can win tokens for almost all the games (only a few don't give coins). Also, you can win real money for playing them! If you reach a certain score you get a spin and a chance to win the "jackpot" for the game.

Along the way you can have some childhood fun... use your tokens to buy things for your "mini" (your Pogo character) or you can just save 'em all and throw them into one big chance to win money.

HOORAY! It is tons of fun and I am glad to get back to it. =) I hadn't played in years!!!

Help the Kiddos!

Family Link is an awesome organization that helps find foster and adoption homes for kids in need. Check out their website and help spread the word about this amazing service.

www.familylinkkids.com

Adoption does not have to be outrageously expensive; Family Link guides the way through adoption and fostering services and makes it easy and pain free. If you or anyone you know has ever thought about fostering or adopting children, please share this website and encourage others to do some additional investigation. Visit the website and ask questions. The support group with this organization is incredible and they help so many kiddos.

If you are not able to adopt or foster, no worries; help spread the word to others. You never know who may have thought about this so share it with your friends and family and encourage them to share it as well. Visit Family Link and spread the word. Thanks for thinking of the kiddos who need a loving family. =)

I Lost The Game

What a bummer! Hehe.

What is The Game, you ask? Well, I won't even try to explain this amazingly crazy idea but I WILL share it with you. I kinda have to... you'll see.

ENJOY!!!!! I one hundred percent agree with the overall idea and think it's pretty darn genius. Just enjoy life...

Tosh.0 and the Balloon Man

I LOVE this episode of Tosh.0! It is ridiculously funny in some very peculiar ways... and I love every one of them! I couldn't find the entire episode to post but if you google it, I am sure you will find it and I VERY MUCH recommend watching the entire episode.

*** Not for the youngins or those with no sense of humor. ***

Tosh.0
Nathan's Balloon Adventure
http://www.comedycentral.com/
Tosh.0 Videos Daniel Tosh Web Redemption

Yippee! =)

It's Back! Whew!

Futurama is an all time favorite show of mine. I never knew about this little gem until I met Jonathan; he introduced me and I have been hooked ever since. It is absolutely hilarious and so cleverly genius. It was a four season show that surfaced again after its dismissal with several movies and has finally returned and is airing on another network (thank you Comedy Central).

The show was supposed to end after four seasons as it was created with the ending in mind; however, the response and love of the show brought it back and I hope it is around for decades to come.

Futurama is clever, hilarious, and ridiculously entertaining. WOO HOO! It's back! Watch it on Comedy Central every Thursday night at 9:00 PM Central time.

The Wheel of Time...

is AWESOME!!!!

It is the Robert Jordan series I have been reading and it truly is an incredible story. I am on book 3, "The Dragon Reborn" and I am so in love with this series. Ran read this awhile back and had mentioned it several times. One day Jonathan decided to start reading the series and I followed in his foot steps. I love science fiction and needed something that was ongoing. I hate the ending of a series because I really fall in love with the characters and the disconnect is always so hard; it is best that I read longer series so I have plenty of time with the story and characters.

Robert Jordan has passed away, may he rest in peace, and this series was actually left unfinished; it will be completed but by another writer using Jordan's notes and direction. It is so good, I wish Jordan could have seen the end of it, for myself and him as well.

The Wheel of Time series is incredible. Book 3, you're mine.

DO NOT MISS THIS!

8/27/10 - Mark your calendars right this second (I am serious... get up and mark them RIGHT now BEFORE you forget).

August 27, 2010 (less than one month away) - the whole world will be waiting for the night it will look like the earth has 2 moons. Apparently, Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky in August and it will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. On August 27th, Mars will come within 34.65M miles of earth.

Be sure to watch the sky on August 27th at 12:30 am.!! It may look like the earth has 2 moons.

The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again!!!!

DON'T FORGET!

11 years and 12 Seasons

BIG BROTHER IS BACK!

We obviously didn't make the cut this year but we are SOOOOO ready to watch the awesomeness again.

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait! :) Big Brother 12 here we come!!!

Futurama, there you are!!!

WOOOOO HOOOOO! Futurama is back!!!!!!!! I am so excited, that I just can't hide it.... I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There was no way that the most incredible cartoon series EVER would go away after only 4 short seasons. They came back with some AWESOME movies and now are FINALLY back on the air. Suck it Fox, Comedy Central has this under control from here.

Yippee! =)

Gearing up for Awesomeness

That's right... the summer months are here and that can only mean one thing... well, two or three things actually.

1) Schlitterbahn!!!

We missed it last year due to some unfortunate and absolutely ridiculous (on our part) circumstances. We waited until the last weekend, got all ready, drove all the way there, walked up to the entrance... and realized we didn't bring the actual tickets. Yep... we brought the top part and not the tickets; we had to give it up. The dream of Schlitterbahn water and rides was crushed then and there. There was no way to get the tickets and actually make it to the park and they were closed the next weekend (although we didn't know this at the time). Boo hoo. =(

2) Warm-up for ACL!!!

We also missed ACL last year (bummer , I know) because we were preparing for the wedding and it was the weekend before. =) It was raining and from what we heard, it was absolutely miserable. Whew. We got our money back (sold the tickets on Craig's List), had the time to prepare for the best day of my life, and stayed dry and non-muddy in the process. =) However, we really missed it and are SUPER THRILLED about this year's lineup.

OMG! The Strokes!!! Spoon!!! Vampire Weekend!!! I am so excited that I can't go on.

3) Rev-up for Ren Fest!

And last but certainly not least, we also missed Ren Fest last year because it was so soon after the wedding and we were broke as a joke. But not this year. This year we are getting ready for it early, we may actually dress up, and will definitely be with Flag. =) WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!

Here we go 2nd half of 2010! Coming at cha strong! LOOK OUT!