Archive for May, 2006
Did I drop off the edge of the world?
No, just very busy. The last few weeks have been very busy with school graduations, my parents visiting from out of town two weekends in a row, preparing for their visits and a birthday party. Please do not take this list as a complaint, I was very happy to have it all going on.
All of this, plus much more even before the last two weeks, lead to a shut down of my body. It made me stop. I came home yesterday about 11 am and slept until 5:30pm. Had some dinner, got the girls to bed, did a little work, and back to sleep at 8:30pm. Up at 4:00am to realize I needed more rest. Slept until 7am to call in sick, then back to sleep until 10:30am. Took it easy the rest of the day, but I am going back to bed now and it is 9:30pm. (Jeez what a rambling paragraph.) Summary, I slept a bunch. And even more strange? I have not been hungry the whole time. That means I REALLY feel bad!!!!
Sweet dreams, I am off the slumber land…..
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Pretend Conversation
“Pretend I am the teacher. Follow behind me.”
pause
“Follow behind me!”
pause
“Pretend you always listen to me and so you follow behind me.”
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lala.com
Today Kyle told me about lala.com.
But the site is more than a CD swap meet. Consumers will also have the option of buying new CDs, and, eventually, digital music. Members are encouraged to write reviews of CDs and join an online community of like-minded music lovers.
Based on a member’s music tastes — music listed in their catalogs and want lists — Lala.com will provide music suggestions gleaned from others who like similar bands.
Full article here.
Here is what lala says about their company. I am not going to quote it here since the whole letter is worth reading. I like what he says, but wonder how long it will take for a lawsuit to be filed.
If the music industry would come down on their prices and get up to date with the how people are listening/getting/wanting music, they would not have to see companies like these as enemies.
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Made Us Laugh
State of the Prochein Clan
Oldest is finishing up Kindergarten on Tuesday and has a ceremony on Monday.
Youngest will finish Pre-K and has a ceremony on Tuesday.
My parents are here to go to the ceremonies. My Dad is hobbling after knee surgery. That makes me the chauffer since he can’t drive well and I know where we are going anyway.
Husband is fine.
I am glad my parents are visiting. They will be up again next weekend for Youngest’s fifth birthday. Got to figure out how to make a purple princess cake. And make sure my house stays clean until they come back again. I have some things to post about, but we will be busy with ceremonies for a few days.
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Update on Charater Dissection
My husband asked the girls about Kronk last night at dinner. We learned he is definately NOT a bad guy. He is Kusko’s friend. He does what Yzma says since she will fire him if he doesn’t.
Does that help? No!
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Character Dissection
One of the girl’s favorite cartoons is The Emperor’s New School. There is one character that is leaving my husband and I stumped. We can not figure out Kronk. He works with Yzma to get Kusco to fail school, but then at times it seems like he is helping Kusco. Is he evil? Is he a bad guy? Is he torn in his role of badness?
Take for example this episode: “When Kuzco and Kronk see Malina as a rebel, they know they want Malina back to the old Malina, so they steal Yzma’s “girl” potion and transform themselves into girls, so they think they can solve the problem.” Does that sound like Kronk is a bad guy? He is not helping Kusco, but he is still being a nice guy. Doesn’t seem he is evil to me.
I did some research on the web and realized I may be at a disadvantage since I have not seen “The Emperor’s New Groove”, but the show summary states that his is on Yzma’s side and she planted him in the school as a student to help her get Kusco to fail.
Any thoughts from others who watch the show? Am I crazy for wanted to know the dynamics of a cartoon?
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(MICHAEL MANNING on May 15, 2006 2:09 PM) That is weird. Much has changed since I was that age!
Happy Mother's Day
This list was originally posted on my Mom’s blog and is very appropriate for Mother’s Day. I love you, Mom!
….. I like Top Ten Lists, so here are the Top Ten Things I like about my Mom. (Note to Mom: Top Ten means there are more than just ten things!!!)
Number 10: She works hard at all that she does and like doing a good job. I did not realize this until we started sharing work stories and problems. I am not sure how she passed that hard working attitude on to my brother and me, but I need to figure it out so I can teach my daughters.
Number 9: She is also very attentive to the little things. She knows I love iced tea and splenda. She always has that on hand when we visit. She knows the girls like girly-things, so she buys them inexpensive girly gifts that go a long way to making them happy.
Number 8: She takes care of her skin and has very soft hands.
Number 7: She does a family newsletter for both sides of her family to keep everyone in touch.
Number 6: She takes the time for others. She makes intricate gifts for her co-workers at Christmas. She has made me a t-shirt quilt and a scarf. She made the girls blankets. All these things take time and effort to make. And that is the only recent stuff I can think of.
Number 5: She treats me like an adult.
Number 4: She is honest in how she feels, but not opinionated or over bearing.
Number 3: She likes to hug.
Number 2: She knew when to be a parent and now knows she can be my friend. And is. One of my best.
And the Top Reason I like my Mom……
Number 1: She may not have supported my choices, but she has always supported me. She is my biggest fan!!!
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American Idol
When I first started watching American Idol I could not find anyone else who was watching it. But this week I found some kindred spirits. I started a new project at work and during lunch the team members discovered we all watched it. So we talked about who we thought would get kicked off this week.
The next day we were meeting and there was a pause in discussion and side conversations started. So I asked one of them “Did you see who got kicked off?”
Instantly everyone joined in and said “YES!” Not only was their reaction funny, but I didn’t even have to say what show!
I thought that Chris should have won and was upset for awhile, but realized he is probably better off. American Idol would have worked against him and his style. Now he will be able to do what he wants sooner. I will be looking for his albums. He was one of the few that I could imagine listening to on the radio. I don’t understand the voters and why they think that the rest were better.
Lori has been my source for American Idol talk and I am so glad she was around since the beginning. Sometimes you just HAVE to talk about it…. or should I say blog…
Here are her links (which have more links) Lori on the results and a cross post at PoliPundit with a link to Power Line.
And one more here.
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Play at Your Own Risk
There is a game out there that I am now addicted to. Cute Overload linked to it last month. GAH! At first I could not figure it out, but realized that you have to get rid of the blue squares by matching at least three farm animals in it. When you try it, if you dare, notice how the squares change to white after to make a match? Also you can use the bombs to get rid of some. Let me know if you get past level 7 since I just can’t make it!!!!
Now presenting the addicting game, FARM HUSTLE!!!
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(vw bug on May 11, 2006 8:39 AM) You are an evil woman!
(PrimoDonna on May 13, 2006 7:03 AM) Okay, I’m hooked, and I haven’t gotten pass level 7 either!
(PrimoDonna on May 14, 2006 9:03 PM) I got to level 8 twice as of Sunday evening!!
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