The Great Escape, Boys Like Girls

Let's face it... Teen Dramas can be somewhat ridiculous, but this is insane and made me laugh!

Shut Up and Drive, Rihanna

So I just back from my Vay-Cay, and wanted to blog about my adventures involving sightings with Nick Hogan, Will Smith, and other celebrities, along with touching Jay Leno's hand, I also got the chance to dance on a balcony with a crowd below, Laugh way too much, get lost in LA and make the decision that I need to move there...

I interrupt with breaking news...........................................

Today when I got home I got in a car accident... My first one and thankfully I was not at fault (although the claim has yet to be decided). Long story short it involved someone who thought that they can cross four lanes of traffic to get to the other side, in a right turn only lane. Sadly though, the other driver is just a teen who has been in many collisions in the past couple months, and his guest in the car got in an accident in the same spot a week ago.... Go figure.

Thankfully no one was seriously injured (except for my headache and stiff neck), but Camron the Camry got a pretty big bruise... See for your self:



No word yet on what will happen but I will keep you updated... both on the car and my trip!

Call Me, Blondie

So today’s post is sponsored by a bugaboo:

I do not know why people feel they have to admit things that they feel make them smart on an issue, when really it makes them look dumb.

Case in point.:
In one of my classes after discussing current controversial topics, one peer raised her hand to comment on the recent passing of legislature. The law allows for police to pull over drivers who are texting.

“So yeah like last year, I got pulled over because I was driving with my knees and texting. I guess he had flashed his lights, but I didn’t see them, so he got in front of me and put on his brakes. Then the officer came up to my window and was like, “Do you know why I am pulling you over?” I had no idea, but apparently I wasn’t driving very well. So then I had to pay a $860 ticket for distracted driving. That’s why I don’t support the bill.”

Let’s just say that she gives the “dumb” Elle Woods a run for her money…. And it doesn’t help the cause that she aspires to be just like her journalist aunt, Angie Larsen. Blah-licious.

Think before you speak… especially to a group of people you do not know…

Broken, Joanna Pacitti

Sadly she didn't make it in idol... she would have won...
Today is Theodore Geisel's birthday, you might know him as Dr. Seuss. For some reason his material has always hit home to me. I am not sure if it is the nonsense thinking, or the captivating rhymes. Either way I have been a fan of his work, and in turn read his auto-biography. Interesting persona.



A book I need to re-checkout at the library is this:


I love the charm of Frog and Toad's personality. One is common sense, the other is fearless and carefree, but afraid of the what new things may come. I think my personality lies in the latter. I rather focus on the excitement of the day, rather than what the future may bring me.



On a weekend note:
Being an entertainer at a birthday party for a six year old and her 18 friends is obnoxiously fun. Perhaps the best moments was supervising the face painting, or yelling excitement for fun. I think kids like it when adults are just as excited as there are... either that or they think I am crazy as I am singing along to HSM, and cheering for them in pin the wildcat on Troy contests.

That's Not My Name (Acoustic), Ting Tings

• Perhaps the best part of the katy perry concert next to dancing to Hot N Cold, was singing to the ting tings on the way out, and having a random drunk lady next to me say, "Hey Ting Tings!"

• So I work in one of those call centers, and quite often my name is incorrectly said...

"Thank you for calling _____ This is Chism how can I help you?"

"Is your name Bert? Brian? Brent? Berk? Pat? Brook? Brooks?"

• In other news, for contact information where I feel my information is not important I use Brian Brinski

• And random thought of the day: I want to be certified to be teach cycling at local gyms. My workouts would be unique because we would full on sing as we cycle. I came to this thought as I ran today and decided that people like me need to be able to work out and sing. Thanks for the pop revelation Rihanna... and God bless her and those affected by abuse.

Happy, Natasha Bedingfield

It is interesting how one little thing can tip our emotional scales. At work this happened yesterday, and today I can laugh about it, but at the time I got fairly upset.

So three lessons:

1) If someone is literally yelling at you on the phone, do not call them hostile. It just makes them mad, even if you emphasize the fact that you really are trying to help. Try other words that could not be so offensive. Thankfully he apologized for his behavior, and then I had to as well.

2) If you want someone in customer service to be extra nice and help you (even if the problem is your fault), be nice and cheery. I always laugh to think about the perks and bonuses my friend has gotten because he works and jokes with the Customer Service Rep. My friend is very good at this, so good that he can get additional discounts from Sprint, Disney Reps, and concert promoters!

3) I have long decided that the reason why Natasha Bedingfield and Brandy are successful is because their music is well written and clean. Both are artists that one should pick up... especially the new Brandy CD!

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True, Brandy

I hate this part right here...

"TRUE"

Mainly because the word has lost any effect because of it's over use, and that it's a word that never really is backed up with why or how.




In other news, I had forgot to include a snippet from Punch and Cookies, by the 70's classic writer, Jack Weyland.

From Brad and Jenny:

"I know it doesn't make sense. I'm not completely over Craig I guess. Craig was like fireworks. You're more like a comfortable fire on a snowy evening. A relationship needs some excitement, some brass bands.I'm still hung up on the dream of Prince Charming who will come and take me away to his castle."

LIES!

Pumpkin Soup, Kate Nash

Just in case you missed it, it is dangerously cold outside.


Speaking of cold hearted snakes, I wore my black American Idol shirt today because I think the addiction has gone to rehab... no no no.

I am to the point where if I miss an episode I think I would be okay. Because let's face it, lately it has been boring and filled with the moments we have seen over and over again:

• The Contestant that has a family member dying.
• " " that has never sung before in their life.
• "" that has always wanted to sing their whole life.
• "" that had a parent who had a dream they would be famous.
• "" that we all thought wouldn't be able to sing after a devastating circumstance.
• And the list goes on...

Idol You have lost me. I feel like I have been watching an hourglass, where each passing sand grain bores me even more. So it is time to flip it over and start over with something that deserves my attention.

Any recommendations, because I have 3 hours to fill in my life!

Human Stuff, Disney's Little Mermaid on Broadway

As I walked along the smoky sidewalk today on campus I noticed two items next to people's mouths. Cigarettes or an Apple.

Random items I know, because I have never passed so many people smoking or eating fruit. Perhaps both items were using them as filters for their lungs, but it was rather strange. It made me think of the benefits of both items, and how much I hate smoking. Seriously if you are a smoker I have difficulty about your mind. Granted I know addiction plays a large part, but I just don't how the wisdom can't break through that you are literally killing yourself.


In other news:

For the rest of January I will be posting a snippet from a book I got as a gift today at work. It's from the life changing book by Jack Weyland, Punch and Cookies.

"The Lady left even before Gilligan's Island was over. When she stood up to go, she sort of brushed herself off like the couch was infected. I bet when she was a kid she never watched Gilligan's Island or ate peanut butter."