November Stuff

Tomorrow is December.

I can't believe that it's almost the end of 2008.
This year went by soo fast. I just feel that I
haven't done all the things I wanted to do this year.

No more monthly resolutions for me.

This past week was somewhat in the HIGHS and LOWS.

I missed Thanksgiving dinner with family because of
work. But had Thanksgiving dinner with friends at
work instead. So it was nice...Turkey & mash potato
VS Baked Chicken, Ham, Pot Roast and steamed rice.
No complaints about that ~ But still ...

A friend of mine at work found out that his sister had
died from a car accident (the day before Thanksgiving).
and now her 3 kids are without a mom. My heart goes out
to him and his family.

The day after Thanksgiving, was Black Friday. I passed on
Christmas Shopping this year. But was happy to get the day
off to go to the wedding of one of my former roomates from
Boston. I missed her FIRST wedding in Tennessee. So I'm
glad that she decided to have her SECOND wedding in Los Angeles.
It was nice to see her since I haven't really spent time with
her the past couple of years. She looke extremely beautiful and
happy.

Hopefully December brings more happier stuff ~

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for my family & friends.
I'm thankful for my health.
I'm thankful for a place to call "home".
I'm thankful for having a job.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Bolt

I can't believe I waited soo long to watch this
movie!!

It was the funniest animated movie I've seen in
a long time ~ the HAMSTER deserves some kind of
"best comedic performance" nomination!!! :-)

Will definitely buy this for my collection.

Christmas Wish List

One more month until Christmas!!

Just in case some of you are wondering what
is on my wish list ~

1. World Peace
2. "The House"
3. VW Beetle
4. $500 AMC Theatre Gift Card (a movie a week)
5. Ahmanson Theatre & Pantages Theatre tickets
6. SLR Camera
7. iPhone
8. iMac
9. Books
10. DVDs

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Eagle Eye

I kept pushing back watching this movie, since
I wasn't really interested in the storyline.

But I actually enjoyed it. This might actually
be part of my DVD collection.

The one thing that I didnt like ... thank god it
happened in the end, but I wish it didnt happened
at all ~ was the kiss between the two characters.
BLAH! Where did that come from ~

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: The Secret Life Of Bees

This was the only "good" movie that was out that
I didnt watch yet. I probably could have waited
until it came out on DVD ~ but was still nice to
watch.

Window Waterfall

This morning I woke up and noticed that water was
dripping from my bathroom window. I became paranoid
because I noticed the water LAST NIGHT before I went
to bed.

I remember this happening before when my upstairs
neighbor would take a shower. But I think this was
dripping overnight.

I knew I should have written a maintenace request
a long time ago. It probably got worse. Anyways,
I called the apartment manager about the problem,
and she mentioned it might be because the "solar
panels" ~

When I got home, no more dripping.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Nick and Norah

While I enjoyed watching this movie, I probably should
have waited until it went out on DVD to rent.

There was some funny moments, interesting characters,
and some good music too. The whole "gum" scenero,
EWW ~

I was kinda hoping Nick and Norah would have waited
much longer before they ... I mean, he was still
obsessing about his ex just a couple of hours ago.

If they just had that passionate "New York Kiss",
I would have like that much better.

The Ex List ... is cancelled!!!

i was checking the tv schedule for tonight and
saw that CBS was showing a NCIS episode the same
time of THE EX LIST ~ but no EX LIST playing
any time during the night ....

THEN I FIND OUT THAT THE SHOW WAS JUST CANCELLED!!

UGH!! WTF!! PUMPKIN YOU CBS!!!

Can another network PLEASE PLEASE pick this show up ~

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

I wasn't planning on watching this movie, but all the
"good" ones were playing at a later time, so this was
the only choice.

BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS MOVIE.

The dogs were sooooo cute!!!

Loved the story ~ Loved the "supporting" humans ~ and
Loved the rat and iguana (you have to had watched it)!

This makes me want to get a puppy!!

Shows In Trouble

Yahoo TV posted 5 shows in trouble and
one of them was no suprise to me, but
the others, I am hoping will not have a
problem.

1. Do Not Disturb
* This was not a suprise!! The pilot episode
was awful. I didnt even bother watching the
rest of the shows that aired

2. Opportunity Knocks
* I didnt even bother watching this show

3. Pushing Daisies
* WHAT?!?! Not possible ... this is an
AMAZING show ~

4. Valentine
* OK ... now this is one of my favorite
shows ... CW better not yank it off the air.

5. Easy Money
* Another show that I have no idea what it
is about ...

The Ex List: surfer boy

I think I like this "Ex" ~ and Bella
puts a question mark too ...

One "little" suggestion I want to make
is to put some "equal" time for the
rest of the cast. I haven't seen anything
really interesting with Daphne.

Love that kiddie pool ~

Apartment Repairs

Thank goodness for the maintenance guys that did
work in my apartment!

1. no more dripping kitchen faucet
2. new paint in my bathroom window
3. living room window is fixed
4. my front door closes easily!!

they did soo much. im soo glad. i dont know which
one im most happy about. the new paint on my bathroom
window. or not having to struggle to close my front
door. i also no longer have to cringe when i open
and close my living room window. the wood that was
breaking apart was sealed. They fixed it all!!

Great job guys!!

Notice To Enter Dwelling: Part 2

Today there was a "notice to enter dwelling" posted
on my door. The reason was "to make necessary or
agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or
imporvements."

I'm just hoping the minor drip in my kitchen faucet
is what they are going to fix.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: The Duchess

This was the only movie that seemed interesting
to watch this week.

It was alright ...

The cinematography and costumes were the only
things that I "enjoyed" .... other than seeing
the Dutchess hair catch on fire!

Nine

On Oct. 19, 1999 my father died.

It's been 9 years and I still remember details
from that day as if it just happened.

I was sleeping in, I usually get up around NOON
to go to work. Back then, I was working at a
theatre as an assistant manager, and work usually
started at 3pm. I had to wait for my niece to
get out of classes and take me to work.

The phone was constantly ringing, and when the
answering machine went on ... no one left a msg.

I finally got up to take a shower, I knew my
niece would be home (we were both renting rooms
from a family) soon. When I was done, and
stepped out of the bathroom, she was home, on
the phone...CRYING.

My sister in law and called ... and gave us the
bad news that my dad had a heart attack. He was
in the hospital in the ICU. They were waiting
for some kind of change in him.

I felt numb ... couldn't stay home ... had to
go to work. So I told my niece to call me or
come to work with any new news.

The whole entire night, I couldn't concentrate
on anything. Finally when it was almost time
to get out of work, my niece came to the theatre
and told me the news.

He died.

My younger sister in Guam called also. She said
"he's not here anymore" ... all I could do was cry.
My co-worker Sarah was trying to console me. Some of
the guys were quiet. Not knowing what to do.

I went home and heard several msgs left on the machine.
Relatives had found out about my dad and gave their
condolences. The mother and daugher we were renting
our rooms from tried to talk to us about them also
losing their husband~father.

Some many things have happened in the last 9 years
that I wish my dad was a part of. My graduation
from Grad School, my mom's 75th birthday, the birth
of his first GREAT-GRANDCHILD, the birth of his other
GRANDCHILDREN ... and more ...

I miss him ... but I know he is watching over my family.

The Ex List: the cop

I'm still enjoying this show!!

I actually enjoy the soundtrack as well,
when they do the fashbacks to the year
that belle and "boy" were dating.

FOUR: Part 2

Happy 4th Birthday BLOG!!

to more nights at the Theatre & Movies

to less drama with MEAN PEOPLE

to finishing THE NOVEL

to getting THE HOUSE

to do what i set out in doing those four years ago:

write.write.write

MOVIE WEDENSDAY: Ghost Town

Last week I was sick and could'nt watch a movie.
I was planning on using the free ticket I earned
from the AMC Movie Watcher Club.

Today I decided to watch Ghost Town. I love
fantasy movies ... and I somewhat knew that
it was basically that this guy needed to help
the ghosts in order for them to move on.

** SPOILER ALERT ***

When Ricky Gervais gets hit by the bus. I screamed!
Did not see that coming at all!! But was glad that
it did move the story forward.

I don't think I'd buy the DVD, If I get a free offer
with Columbia House, mabye I'd pick this as a selection.
Or ... once again ... getting this as a gift would be nice.

Four

In FOUR months I'm going to be:

34 ~

Need to make list
Need to cross out goals