Percy Jackson and the Olympians

FINISHED ~ And I love them!!!! A definite must read!!

Okay, my new addiction is Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan (from San Antonio). Yes, I only started reading the first book last night (I'm almost finished with it) and I'm already addicted. It's very Harry Potter-ish, but in a Greek mythology setting ~ and Percy is actually quite funny. Stephenie Meyer recommended these books so how could I not read them?....lol.

When I complete the series, five books in all (I predict to be done by this weekend, the books aren't that big and they're very easy reading), I'll give you my review. So far, I'm thinking you and your children (over 10) will really enjoy these books!!

The first movie is coming out in February 2010, directed by Chris Columbus and starring Rosario Dawson, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman and Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson.

Video from the JoBros

I put this video on here so you can see how big the TV is. Pretty awesome!!

**Side note: This isn't my video. It's from one of my co-workers. (For those of you who attended with me, you can see it's much higher and to the left than where we were.) So the singing....well, it's my co-worker :-) and yes, it's not too good....poor thing.

Biggest Loser Contest

Yesterday my office started our Biggest Loser contest. We'll be going for three months. I'm so pumped! You know how competitive I am, so I'm really hoping that this will help me to get some pounds off at least ~ but of course, you know I definitely want to win!!

I just want to give a shout out to Tara for winning her work's Biggest Loser contest. Great job Tara! You're the reason my office is doing it, so thank you, thank you, thank you! You look great, by the way!

Wish me luck!

Gone With the Wind

Yes, I've been busy reading again....or should I say still, so I've been slacking on my "blog" duties. Not sure how long this reading kick will last, but I'm sure enjoying it for the moment. As many of you know, Gone With the Wind has ALWAYS been my favorite movie since I was a young'un. My Mom bought me the book when I was a teenager, but I never read it until a few weeks ago. Like the movie, it's now my favorite book!!! I also read "Scarlett" which is the "official" sequel to GWTW, even though it wasn't written by the same person ~ the original author, Margaret Mitchell, was hit by a car and killed before she could make a sequel. Scarlett is great, too ~ I may even like it better than the GWTW!

I've attached a music video to give you the general feel of the movie, if you've never seen it, which I find hard to believe..... I'm so in love with Rhett!!

When I was younger, I saw Carol Burnett do a skit of GWTW. I've attached that as well for your entertainment. (Unfortunately, it's bad quality). Carol Burnett is so funny. It's in two videos about 9 minutes each, but if you have any idea what the movie is about, you'll think it's hiliarious. Enjoy!!

"The Motions" - Matthew West

I know I haven't posted in a while, oops, but I just wanted to share this really awesome music video with you. Inspiring.....

How Can I Find Happiness?

I hope this video touches your heart and helps you find the "true" happiness you've always been searching for!

Happy Easter!

Click here for a little Easter surprise!

Cindy's Family Visit

A few weeks ago, Cindy's Mom & Dad came to visit along with Jeremy, Chrystina and the boys and Jamie & Chad. Cindy, her Mom & Dad and Jeremy & family went to the Ft. Worth Zoo and apparently had a really great time. I, unfortunately, didn't get to go to the zoo with them because of my eating habits ~ it would just be too difficult for me. Instead I waited for them to come home for our BBQ. Jamie and Chad showed up later and it was really great getting to know them. Here are just a few pictures of us hangin' that night.....

Chrystina is hot, but it's a good thing she doesn't smell like Bella because she was getting just a little too close for comfort ~ couldn't keep her hands off me.
Chatting with Jamie. Apparently she thinks I'm funny...or maybe I just dazzle her????
Me and Jeremy outside grilling. I admit, Jeremy had to do most of the cooking because it's just a bit difficult for me when the meat is first put on the grill (if you know what I mean....)

Flat Edward

Just Thought This Was Awesome!

And we think we're all that and a bag of chips!

This Month's Visiting Teaching Lesson

Too Cute!!! Even though this isn't really the lesson, you know there are women out there who wish it was ~ me being one of them! :-)

Thanks for the link, Holly!

Weight Update

Well, the update is that I gained .2 pounds. Yeah, January really wasn't the rear-end kicking month I had planned. But good news is, there's always February. Congrats to all of you who have kept with your goals, exercizing, weight loss, whatever....good job. I'm trying again and will let you know how February goes!

Glenn Beck on FoxNews

I'm sure you already know, but Glenn Beck is now on FoxNews at 4pm CST. Unfortunately, I'm working at that time, but hopefully I'll remember to set my VCR (yes, I said VCR....stop laughing).

On Sunday I watched a DVD called "Glenn Beck, An Unlikely Mormon." It's basically a fireside where he talks about his conversion story. It's really interesting and I highly recommend it. I don't know if it's in video stores...I'm thinking probably the church book store. Check it out if you can. I learned from this DVD that he worked in Corpus when he was 18 years old at a radio station. The station manager was Mormon. And now that I think about it, I think I remember a Glenn Beck. How odd!! I think it was around the time of Dwayne Luna, Cali & Marcia....remember them????

The picture is of Beck on his first day at Fox (yesterday). Like he's really nervous...yeah, right.

Hello, I'm Flat Edward

Hello All,

I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Flat Edward Cullen. Over the Christmas holidays, I was contacted by Patty, Holly and Tara who asked me to move to Arlington to live with Cindy. Of course, I was more than excited to take on this new adventure. I've only been to Texas once, and that was on a tracking trip, so I really didn't get the opportunity to see much.

Mostly I've just been taking it easy, hanging out in new my room (it's the old "blue" room ~ now called "Flat Edward's" room). When I first arrived I frightened Chrystina. I didn't mean, too, but Jeremy and Cindy made me stand in the dark in front of the bathroom door. Chrystina, of course, jumped and screamed when she saw me. I don't blame her, I would have been scared, too, if I ran across someone new in the dark. Jeremy and Cindy thought this was quite funny, as they hid behind Cindy's bed to watch the whole scene, but I was just a bit nervous, afraid Chrystina might rip my head off ~ though no "human" actually could.
I've settled into my room, see me lying on my bed? It's comfortable enough. I don't sleep, as you can tell my eyes are open, but I do appreciate the relaxation. I scared Cindy, too, the other day. She forgot I was there when she came into the room. I guess it'll take a while for her to get used to me being here.

I'm very happy to be in Arlington with Cindy ~ she's the best!!! I look forward to meeting you all when you come to visit. I'll be helping Cindy with her household chores and will tell you of my adventures if she doesn't mind sharing her blog with me. Until then.....

Flat Edward

Dallas Aquarium

On Saturday, Jeremy & Chrystina (and boys) came to visit. We went to the Dallas Aquarium (lost Gary for a little while, scary) but otherwise had a great time!! The Octopus was incredible, as you can tell below. We then drove to McKinney and had dinner with Joey & Holly (and girls).

Thanks Jeremy & Chrystina for coming to share the day with me. I really enjoyed it and I'm grateful to finally have Flat Edward home, where he belongs.....pictures and story of Flat Edward will be posted later.... :-)

My New Car

Yes, after many, many months...years really...of shaking to where it feels like the car is going to fall apart, I finally bought a new car. I really like it! It's a New '09 Toyota Corolla, midnight gray, I believe, is the color.

GREAT NEWS!!!!

I just heard that BYU will be playing OU, yes Oklahoma, at the "new" Cowboy's Stadium on Saturday, Sept 5th, Labor Day Weekend....I'm stoked!!! As soon as tickets go on sale, I say we all get tickets. You can stay with me ~ and it's a holiday weekend!!! This may be our ONLY chance to get inside the "new" stadium because Cowboy tickets are going to be absurd!

GO COUGARS!!!

Check This Out!

I'm sure you've probably already seen this, but it's just too adorable not to share!

This One's For You Jerry!!

• When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.
• Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.
• There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.
• Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet with Chuck Norris.
• Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.
• Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.
• Chuck Norris is the reason why Waldo is hiding.
• Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.
• There is no chin behind Chuck Norris's beard. There is only another fist.
• When Chuck Norris does a pushup, he isn't lifting himself up, he's pushing the Earth down.
• Chuck Norris is so fast, he can run around the world and punch himself in the back of the head.
• Chuck Norris's hand is the only hand that can beat a Royal Flush.
• Chuck Norris can lead a horse to water AND make it drink.
• Chuck Norris doesn't wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.
• Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.
• Chuck Norris does not get frostbite. Chuck Norris bites frost
• Remember the Soviet Union? They decided to quit after watching a DeltaForce marathon on Satellite TV.

I'm Hermione

Which Harry Potter Character Are You?

Hermione You’re book smart, moral and cool under pressure. You love learning and showing others what you know. You’re way more mature than those around you, and you always seem to know what’s best.

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Boy, what an amazingly precious description of me!!!!....lol

Diet & Exercise

Yes, it's finally that time. It's been almost two years since my surgery and I've definitely packed on the pounds. So I'm admitting to all of you that my goal this year is to get to my ideal weight by the end of 2009. I have joined a gym, but still need to take it slow ~ slow and ready wins the race, right?
I will keep you updated once a month on how I'm doing....good or bad. Any and all encouragement is welcomed! Losing weight/eating right/exercising is a dreadful task for me, but I know it can be accomplished if I just keep at it!!

And no, that's NOT a picture of me....lol ~ And I'll never be a size 4, but 8 is good!

My Office Gang (Minus DeMeon)

Office Christmas Gift Exchange

I received this today from my Secret Santa. I absolutely love it!!! Yes, it says: "Cindy Belongs to Edward." You know it! Thanks DeMeon.