Stuff On TV

I've been lagging on reading more books
since I'm splitting most of my NON-WORK
time on writing and catching up on some
of the shows I've been recording in my
computer.

I've been bad about not watching/recording
Secret Life ... American Teen
is she, or is she not keeping the baby!!

I've fallen asleep during HEROES so I really
did not understand the last episode with
the H.R.G. and the flashbacks.

I'm excited about LOST, maybe it's because
they mentioned GUAM. But I'm not upset
anymore regarding new characters.

And then there is American Idol:



Yup .. what's her name is definitely going
to be a wild card. since the 3rd slot when
to the man in the mirror guy.

I'm still upset that MYSPACE was used in
H.J.N.T.I.Y ~ and now Ugly Betty had to
use FACEBOOK ~ Hello !!!!

Because CBS decided to cancel THE EX LIST
(i still feel bitter about that) I have to watch
Re-Runs on Fridays --> but last night was a good
night. I was able to see episoded of ABDC ...
and I'm still hoping for QUEST CREW to win ...
even if BEAT FREAKS are totally great too.

MUST STOP WATCHING TOO MUCH TV!!

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

Dear Universe,

It's me again.
It's lottery day again.

I guess I was somewhat selfish on Tuesday.

This time I want to be clear. I want our
group to win the Jackpot. Not just myself.
That would be too much. Now I understand
why you did what you did.

So, when the winning balls are selected for
the $171 Mega Millions ... think about us
in California.

Yes we have our jobs. But once we win.
Our jobs can be other peoples. So, its
a win-win situation.

I'll just need $1 million for the house.
Then probably another $4 million to be
finacially "ok" ~
1. to pay of my family's debts
2. to pay off future bills
3. to travel
4. to donate to charities

Thanks again.

Church & Prayers

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and I made sure
I went to mass and got my ashes.

My older sister texted me in the morning to
remind me to go to church.

I felt bad not going to Sunday mass for awhile.

Anyways, the church was full ~ and the sermon
was the same as last Ash Wednesday.

The priest was funny. He said that today
was one of the days that people come to mass
just for the precious (think of whats his name
from the TLOTR saying precious) ashes.

I want to be really good about Lent this year.

And I should really pray more. Sometimes I wonder
if I write and read, watch TV and movies, more
than I pray.

But I have a good feeling about Lent this year.
Maybe, with everyone doing good and praying,
things in the world will be better.

LENT

It's Ash Wednesday Today!!

I almost ate some bacon!! But I was
reminded "no meat" today ~ thank goodness
I didn't have chocolate chip pancakes.

Anyways ... I already know what I'm giving
up for Lent. It's going to be tough, but
I know I can make it.

NO CHOCOLATE FOR 40 DAYS!!

READING OR WRITING

I just realized that I might not write
as much if I'm busy trying to read
100 books and watching the AFI 100 movies ~

Unless I read during "work" ~ or write
during "work" ... I might be able to
succeed with doing all three at the same
time.

It all depends on "work" ~

If only writing was the only work i had
to do.

If only reading was the only work I had
to do too!!

If only.

MOVIE MONDAY: He's Just Not That Into You

Since Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, and none of
us has the time to go out.

Movie Monday has returned!



I would have to say that I liked Confessions of a Shopaholic more. This movie wasn't as good.

But it wasn't bad either.

It the movie was just based on Gigi and
Alex ... great ... all the other couples
could have been an entire short story
series itself.

I did enjoy Beth & Neil.

I didn't enjoy the outdated reference of
"My Space" with Mary. And the guy she
ends up with at the end of the movie ..
WHY!!

Was not at all interested in the Anna/Ben/Janine
affair ~

I liked how Gigi was watching SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
and quoted the movie ... then referred Alex to Watts
and her to Keith. How cute was that.

Still debating whether or not to buy this.

Oscar Night!!!!

It's Oscars Night!!!

I think I watched enough movies this
year and feel confident about my "picks"
for the winners.

I'm still really disappointed in
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.
Even if I really LOVED Slumdog Millionair,
I would have wanted a reason for Brad Pitt
to win. Now, not having watched
The Wrestler or Milk, I would rather
have Mickey Rourke or Sean Penn win.

ANYWAYS:

Congrats to SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE!!
1. Motion Picture
2. Director
3. Adapted Screen Play
4. Cinematography
5. Sound Mixing
6. Original Score
7. Origianl Song
8. Film Editing



And also ~ Congrats to Heath Ledger

I was WRONG in only two categories:
1. Sean Penn beat out Mickey Rourke
2. Art Direction went to Curious Case / NOT Dark Knight!

SLOW READER

It's been a week already and I'm lagging
with my "READ 100 BOOKS IN A YEAR" goal.

I should really be reading 2 books a week,
and I haven't even finished The Zahir yet!!

Today I finish (hopefully) and tomorrow will
be the new book.

WHAT TO DO WITH $120 MILLION

DEAR UNIVERSE,

IT'S THE NIGHT OF THE MEGA MILLIONS AND I'M
HOPING YOU'LL ANSWER MY PRAYERS ~

I'LL BE A VERY GENEROUS PERSON TOO. THE MONEY
ISN'T JUST FOR ME. IT'S FOR ALOT OF PEOPLE TOO.

CASH VALUE = $79,500,000
AFTER TAX = $59,625,000

HOW I'M GOING TO USE IT:

$35 MILLION ~ 5 brothers & 2 sisters
(at 5 million each)

$5 MILLION ~ FOR MY MOM (whatever she wants)

$10 MILLION ~ Saved to several banks for myself

$4.5 MILLION ~ 18 nieces & nephews
($250,000 trust fund EACH)

$1 MILLION ~ THE HOUSE (thats what I'm going to offer)

$3 MILLION ~ R.L (since we made a deal that if one of
us wins the lottery, we would give
the other $$ as well)

$1 MILLION ~ FOR CHARITIES

this is not too exact, maybe less or more for people.

thanks again...in advance!

TV Stuff

I told myself that I wasn't going to watch
American Idol until the Top 12 actually
starts performing.

HOLLYWOOD WEEK GOT ME HOOKED!!

Anyways I kinda knew that two of them
would make it ... now I'm hoping that
Anoop gets the wild card.



AND LOST!!

My favorite thing of the night was the
fact that GUAM was mentioned!!

Thank goodness the storylines are improving!
I just hope the producers/writers DO NOT ADD
more characters!

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Confessions Of A Shopaholic

I had wanted to see one more "Oscar Nominated Film"
today ... but decided to watch someting "fun"
instead.

I was debating The Wrestler? Or Shopaholic?

Shopaholic won!!

This is an absolutely adorable movie. None of
us had read the books, but now, I will definitely
read it.

Isla Fisher is wonderful in this movie.

Contacts Exam

After "researching" and making calls,
I finally decided to go to Sears Optical
to get my Contacts Exam.

They were suprised that I had Kaiser insurance
and didnt go there. I informed them that the
exam was going to cost me more than $100. All
the other places cost more too.

Lens Express: $115
JCPenny Optical: $85-$100

Since Sears was close by, I didnt mind "just"
paying $100 ~ but after the exam she only
charged me $90 !! yay!!

She had also asked me what solution I used
and I said im currently using RENU (on sale)
but I usually COMPLETE or OPTI CLEAN. She
said to only use COMPLETE and OPTI CLEAN
because RENU had a "problem" with infections.

Time to change my solution.

Day One of Reading 100 Books

I'm on a mission to read 100 books in a year.

The first book I chose is:
The Zahir ~ by Paulo Coelho

I actually started to read this book last year,
made it to three chapters then stopped. Now
I'm restarting ... hopefully I read it entirely
and quickly.

34 ~ T0 DO

I was thinking of writing 34 things
"TO DO" before turning 35 ~ however i
thought that it was a little bit too
much ... and maybe just list about
17 of them to ACCOMPLISH.

Then I could still choose to finish
another 17 ~

Here they are:

1. Get a Tattoo
2. Read 100 Books
3. Watch MOST of the AFI 100 movies listed
4. Flatten My Abs
5. Tone Up My Arms
6. Take Photography Classes
7. Take Guitar Classes
8. Take American Sign Language Classes
9. Take Swimming Lessons
10. Ride A Hot Air Balloon
11. Go Sky Diving
12. Travel To Europe
13. Travel Cross Country
14. Publish Novel
15. Buy "The Beetle"
16. Buy "The House"
17. Win The Lottery

I'M 34 !!

Today is a wonderful day!!

I'm actually happy about turning a year
older. 34 will be a fun year for me ~

Next year is something that I'm looking
forward also. I can't wait to turn 35 ~

And its Valentines Day!

Good company.
Good food.
A day of rest.

What more can a Valentines Birthday Girl
ask for?!?!

Today is a good day!!

LINCOLN PENNIES

Happy Belated 200th Birthday Mr. Lincoln!!

I've been collecting Lincoln Wheat Pennies and
now ... there are new designs for 2009 ~

I don't have "much" of the ONE CENT pennies,
I might just try to find the four new designs
and keep them in the same container.

I still need to start a collection of the state
quarters.

BIRTHDAYS VS. VALENTINES DAY: Part 2

Several family and friends had mailed out
BIRTHDAY cards to me!!!

Nothing mentioning "and happy valentines
day too" ~

Thank You Wonderful People!

Sorry about that crazy rant the other day.

I actually like Valentines Day. If it was
on Feb. 13th OR Feb. 15th ~ then YAY!!

Two More Days To Go!!

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Curious Case ... Benjamin Button

The movie is FINALLY at time where its showing AFTER
WORK ... and not at a time where everyone is rushing
to get to the theatre to make it on time. This happens
because we dont have the same schedule.

LAST WEEK ... WE WERE RUNNING WAY TO CLOSE.

I was able to get a FREE MOVIE ticket (for next week)
and decided to pass on buying the FUZE tea today.
We didnt want to drink to much and go on a restroom
break. This was going to be a long movie and didnt
want to miss anything.

Anyways ... what seemed like a LIFETIME later. The
movie was over.

I've come to the conclusion that SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
will (SHOULD) win the Oscar. And that this movie
deserves the MAKEUP and CINEMATOGRAPHY categories.

The visuals were wonderful. But the story itself
didnt captivate me. The concept, about a person
that ages backwards...is of course...really
interesting - other than that - I wanted the movie
to end, because I was probably just bothered by
the pace of the movie .. and way TOO MANY EXTRA
characters to hold an interest for me.

EXCEPT MR. "I'VE BEEN STRUCK BY LIGHTING"

I feel really disappointed.

BIRTHDAY VS. VALENTINES DAY

It's that time of the year again where
I turn another year older, and have to
think of WHAT TO DO plans on the 14th.

Last year was nice that my friends had
treated me to WICKED. It didnt even
occur to us that it was a HOLIDAY, we
just enjoyed the show.

I already decided that I really dont
like having birthday dinners in restaurants
anymore since its full of people having
Valentines Day dinner. I find myself thinking
'ITS NOT MY SPECIAL DAY' !!!!

I hate getting the HAPPY BIRTHDAY-VALENTINE
cards ... whoever thought of that had not
realized that they are screwing someone over
and getting one card less!!

The rest of my life is going to consist of
my kids & grandchildren wondering whether
they spend time with me on my birthday or
with they significant others for Valentines
day.

AND I DONT LIKE SHARING. AND I LIKE THE
BETTER GIFTS. (IM SOO BAD) OH, AND TO BE
A EVEN BIGGER "BITCH" ... I STILL HAVE TO
GIVE MY MANFRIEND A GIFT TOO!!

I'LL NEVER HAVE A "SPECIAL DAY" ~

FOUR MORE DAYS TO GO~

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE ... WINS BAFTA AWARDS!

More awards for Slumdog Millionaire!

This time The British Academy of Film and Television Arts
had honored the movie in these categories.
1. Best Film
2. Director
3. Adapted Screenplay
4. Music
5. Sound
6. Editing
7 Cinematography

** And congratulations to Heath Ledger too