- I'm not sure if I can wait an entire week for the Project Runway finale.
- I'm loving being pregnant. Love feeling her move, love that it's easy for me to see the size of my tummy as beautiful.
- I can't believe Superman's going to be out of town for pack night next week. Not quite sure how I'm going to handle that.
- I'm writing some narratives from the points of view of women who interacted with Christ. (For our December Relief Society activity.) It's a LOT harder than I thought it would be. I don't want to fictionalize anything, but I also have very little info to go from. I'm going to have to do some research.
- It's payday! Yay!
- This baby might get to choose her own name. Her dad and I can't find one we both love!
- I read a book last week in hopes of being able to discuss it at a book review with other women from church. But it turns out the book isn't one I feel comfortable recommending in a church setting. That's what I get for trying to look smart I guess. (It was Pillars of Earth by Ken Follet, if you've read it. It was good, but was more explicit than I expected.)
- I woke up with a sore throat this morning. NOT excited about that.
- I got a coupon for $10 off any purchase of $10 or more at Kohl's the other day. So I went to Kohl's and got 2 little girl's shirts on clearance and a 3-piece layette set for $3.80!!! I heart bargain shopping.
- I'm TOTALLY bummed that ABC is canceling Eastwick! (doesn't canceling have 2 L's?) And I'm kind of surprised, because I know quite a few people who watch it. I wonder if DVRs throw off veiwership numbers. I also feel bad because I almost always watched it on Hulu. Do they not look at those numbers, either? In any case......totally bummed.
- Spiderman L O V E S RockBand. We have some friends who own it and he loves to go to their house and play it. (As do I!) He can actually do pretty well on the drums, and knows a lot of songs. He and I like to sing "Bring me to life." This morning when I asked him to go make sure Superman was awake, he started singing, "Wake me up inside! I can't wake up!" And the last time we played we sang "Linger," so all week I've heard, "Do you have to? Do you have to? Do you have to let it linger? I've got something wrapped on my finger uh ah oh uh ah oh....." It's hilarious.
- I'm so glad it's the weekend.
A few people I know are doing some giveaways right now.
And because I'd like a better shot at winning either of these prizes, I'm passing along the info to y'all.
Annette is giving away this fantastic footrest. I need it because (1) I spend way too much time at the computer, (2) I am short and it's not comfortable to have my feet on the floor, and (3) my glider does not have an ottoman. So in a few months when I'm sitting in that chair all the time, I'm gonna need something to prop my feet up on.
Another giveaway is from Laughing at Life's Little Wedgies. She's giving away an elf, but there are some stipulations for the winner. The idea is so fantastic, I'm thinking of implementing it in my own home.
Which reminds me of some fun holiday traditions I want to tell you about.
But that's a post for another day.
Ashley's got some HOT handmade jewelry that I love. Well, it's not actually hers, it's from someone's etsy shop, but she's still giving some away. And I love jewelry. Earrings in particular. I can't leave the house without earrings. Seriously. (Is that weird?) And these are really cute.
Lastly, the famous Sue (the navel-gazing one) is trying to get the word out about a winter clothing drive she's doing for refugees who have recently relocated to SLC. People from Africa and Asia who've never even heard of snow, let along lived through a Wasatch winter. If you can donate a new coat for a kid, she's got an address and everything on her blog.
You should go read some Sue, even if you don't plan on donating a coat. She's so stinkin' funny and kind of a big deal around here.
For part of our ward Christmas party, we are having a talent show. And I'm not sure what to do. At the risk of sounding.......whiny, I don't want to do something that's obvious -- namely, singing or playing the piano. The ward already knows I do both. I'd rather do something funny.
About4 years ago, our old ward had a talent show where a few friends and I put a number together. We did a lip-synch to "If you wanna be happy," by Jimmy Soul. (# 84 on my playlist over there -->) If you don't know it, it's on the "My Best Friend's Wedding" soundtrack, and the main lyrics are:
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life,
Never make a pretty woman your wife.
So from my personal point of view,
Get an ugly girl to marry you.
We wore big, frumpy clothes padded with pillows. We did really crazy makeup with bad hairdos. Then we danced all crazy-like around the stage, doing little bits of choreography. (I actually got the idea from a friend who did the same thing to "Matchmaker, matchmaker" for a college ward talent show.)
It was hilarious!!! I want to do it again, but Superman's not a fan of the idea. I was trying to think of women in the ward who would be willing to do it with me, and couldn't come up with very many. I thought of one girl, then realized her husband would probably do it, too. He has no problem making a fool of himself. Then I thought it would be even more hilarious if our husbands did it with us, since the song is from a guy's perspective. We could make them look fat and funny, and it could be really great.
But Superman is NOT fan of the idea!! I can't convince him to do it. Honestly, I haven't even talked to the other couple, either, so I don't know for sure that they'd be willing to do it.
So.......what do you guys think? Funny, or just making a fool of myself? Can you think of another fun parody-type song? Or another funny talent? Do you participate in ward talent shows? What are some interesting/funny things you've seen done?
In response to Superman's mildly-inappropriate post about the hottest Disney princess, I've decided to share my thoughts on the Disney princes.
First of all, this guy isn't even a prince. He's not even rich. And honestly, liars and wannabe pedophiles have never really been my cup of tea. John Smith definitely at the bottom of my totem pole. I think I saw his picture here.
Ah, Prince Charming #1. What do we know about this man? Not much. Not even his real name. He serenades squeaky-voiced wash maids and kisses random women while they're sleeping. He'd better watch out -- Ross did that once and ended up kissing his sister. It's just not a good idea, my friend.
And seriously? Simba? The hottest part about Simba is Jonathan Taylor Thomas. (You know you had a crush on him.) It's definitely not the Matthew Broderick aspect. (I think I just threw up a bit it my mouth.) Not to mention the fact that Simba has serious confidence issues for most of the movie. And we all know that confidence is one of the hottest things about a guy.
Now, here's a man not lacking in confidence. Not only Li-Shang exceptionally confident with a golden-boy voice, but he's shirtless for half the movie! And that man is built. I wouldn't mind defeating some of his honey buns!
Prince Charming #2. What can I even say about the guy? He didn't want to get married, sees some hot chick while he's dancing with someone else, and is immediately in love with her? Riiiiight. I'm pretty sure "So this is love" was originally "So this is lust," but old Walt wasn't terribly fond of that and made the song-writers change it. I mean, what kind of guy is in love with a girl and doesn't know her name? What did they talk about? The fact that they both knew the same song and could harmonize? I suppose the guy's attractive, but he seems kinda dumb to me.
Now, if we were only talking about fairy tales, and not Disney movies specifically, my opinion would be entirely different. Dougray Scott's Prince Henry in Ever After would be the clear winner in my book. I L O V E D that movie when it came out. Still love it. And I'm not a Drew Barrymore fan. But that movie makes the Cinderella story a completely believeable one. Not to mention the hilarious wailing Spanish princess.
But I digress.
The point is, Cinderella's prince also falls short.
The Beast is a difficult one for me. Am I supposed to look past his gruff and exceptionally hairy exterior like Belle did? I'm just not sure I can do that. It's true that women aren't physiologically stimulated by outward appearance, but it sure doesn't hurt to have a man you like to look at. And even when love transforms him back into a human......... uhh, he's gross. I've honestly always thought the human beast was intensely unattractive.
This one's for you, Aubrey. I really tried to like him. It was while watching Anastasia that Superman and I held hands for the first time, so I have a special place in my heart for the movie. But while Dimiti is attractive, he's just a con-artist. He finds some girl who looks like the lost princess and teaches her how to be a princess for a cut of the crown jewels. Sorry, Aubrey, but this Commie ain't the hottest.
Prince Ali. We're getting a little warmer here. Aladdin's got the tall, dark and handsome thing going for him, but once again, not a real prince. And I don't care if he's a diamond in the rough, I just want diamonds. Some of my best friends are diamonds. And now that the Genie's free, he's just the loser friend that won't get a job, sleeping on your couch.
Eric is nice but he looks kinda hairy and slobbery to me. "Kiss the Girl" almost makes up for it, but he was just too slow making his move.
Zero to hero, this buff dude has got quite a bit going for him. Son of the king of the gods, strong as an immortal, and he's even an action figure! You all know what I sucker I am for a guy like that. HE'S AN ACTION FIGURE. Of course I'm talking the pre-Meg Herc, because I'm sure the post-Meg Herc has herpes.
And so without further ado, I give you my winner:
Prince Phillip is the ultimate for me. He was drawn in not by Briar Rose's looks, but by her voice. (Of course, the looks didn't hurt.) Then he begins to sing and dance with her throughout the forest...........oh I SWOON!!! They take a leisurely and romantic stroll through the woods, and when Phillip leads her to the lookout point, he doesn't even try to kiss her!! The ultimate gentleman.
By this point he's so in love that he's willing to embrace the spirit of the 14th century and go against his pre-arranged marriage to wed a peasant girl. Forget his father's plans -- he's a man who knows what he wants. And when the going gets tough, did this tough guy get going? NO!! He breaks out of jail, and rides through rainbows to fight a dragon for his woman. Did you hear me? He fought a dragon. How many overweight fantasy football dead-end job husbands fight dragons? HE FIGHTS DRAGONS. DRAGONS. And evil twisting thorn branches. Then delivers the most perfect kiss EVER to the most doll-like looking princess EVER then dances into the clouds.........
Talk about sweeping a girl off her feet. I swoon again.
So there you have it, ladies. My pick for ultimate prince is Phillip, but who's yours?
Due to high demand, Superman guest posts again.
I'm hilarious. Its a common known fact among all my friends and the masses of people who have heard of me. With that in mind, I feel I must follow up the princess post with a discussion of the princesses that were forgotten in the previous post.
There are ranks of lesser known princesses -- the Junior Varsity of cartoon women.
Oww! I wish I could say all Gypsy girls are like Esmeralda, but usually they are fat and with a mustache and bad temper. But we'll forget all that because it's fantasy. If there is a girl dirtier than Meg it's Es. I heard her crabs were tested and they have herpes. I mean check the picture...thats a pole.
Though there is someone out there for the two of them. I hear Bret Michaels is still looking for an STD partner, this time on a bus.
Good luck with your new reality show career, girl, and don't forget your pole. If you're on VH1 you'll need it.
Jane, the girl who could tame the wild man. She looks pretty nice huh, and the ability to understand and respond only to grunts and gestures I find a very desirable quality in a wife. However, as with Cinderella the real test of a babe is how she looks with being done up...
The picture speaks for itself... stringy hair, 12-year-old boyish figure. Hot, and by that I mean the opposite... she's gross.
In the words of Garth, "FOXY, FOXY lady"
That clip includes some free advice on women at no extra charge. If you hurl and she comes back...
While Julia Roberts doesn't really do it for me, this little pixie can sprinkle her dust on me anytime. Bright eyes, nice curves and she can't talk. Oh what I wouldn't give to have a women that couldn't talk. Man, if only. But talk ABOUT DRAMA. She has more jealousy and revenge than an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
So the winner of the JV hotties is...
I bet you forgot all about her, didn't you? I make it a point to forget about the Atlantis movie every day. Marty McFly should go back in time and stop himself from being in this movie. It's one of those things the world would be better if it just didn't happen -- like disco or Tom Bergeron. The one shinning light of this movie is the hottie with great eyes and magical powers.
Who am I kidding. Of course Esmerelda wins. She has a pole.
p.s. Today, Wonder Woman's grateful for a husband who makes her laugh everyday.
