A Gaggle of Goodies for Good Boys and Girls

Can you tell I'm in the holiday mood? Can you tell that I'm in the gift giving (and receiving) spirit? This weekend we're going to set up some Christmas decorations that we were gifted for our new place. We have an artificial tree on loan from friends and I'm hoping it turns out ok. The Mrs. has a bridal shower to plan and we banked on the holiday theme to help mitigate some costs. On my wish list, I've discovered a place called OpticsPlanet.com...RIDICULOUS. Binoculars, range finders, scopes, telescopes, sunglasses, goggles. Give me a break, as if I couldn't use an extra set of night vision lenses. So if I'm on your wish list now you know where to go. As for what to get, well, surprise me. Ray Bans wouldn't be a bad idea, since I broke my sunglasses...again.

Go Elf Yourself....

No, that's not code for something dirty. Thanks to the marvels of OfficeMax, you too can be "elfed" and send a funny message to a friend. It's a little silly, but what can I say I've been elfed Check it out at http://www.elfyourself.com/ I expect to receive multiple elfs from viewers at home. I want to see your elf! Funniest elf wins...something!

School Rules

I have like 2 and a half weeks left in school. I cannot wait for this semester to be over. My classes included Anatomy, Accounting, and the Arts in our World....or what I like to call "How to kill any desire to take more classes next semester." The good news is that it IS one step closer to my final year (oh my gosh!) and with Management Information Systems, Math, and Statistics next semester, life couldn't get better............................................ok, they could. The minions are doing well. Staffing continues to be an issue, but that's been the theme of my year. I received a nice little raise at my annual review and a pat on the back. I'll take it, why not? By the way, "It looks likes you could use a little something to do" is never a funny conversation starter with a bank employee. We don't just sit at our windows bored to tears just waiting for customers or because we have nothing else to do. Is there any other job that receives THE WORST small talk banter than a bank teller? no.

The Johnny Depp Debate

I've been thinking about a few movies that have come out in the last few years: "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Finding Neverland". Both of these movies star Johnny Depp at his finest. They're both fantasy films, the latter in part and the former in totality, and required Depp to take on personifications that were completely unlike the actor himself. I enjoyed both movies. "Pirates" was witty, entertaining, and embellishing. "Neverland" was beautiful and nearly flawless in its acting and execution. As Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp literally transformed himself into a loud mouthed and equally drunk pirate captain. I remember reading articles about his kids being embarrassed to go out with him in public during the filming of the movie because he dressed like the captain and everything. “Finding Neverland,” for me, is one, if not, the ultimate film in the Johnny Depp collection. His role as Sir James Matthew Barrie, who created “Peter Pan” is wonderful and inspiring. Check this film out if you have not, it is a tearjerker, be warned, but it is an excellent film, nonetheless. That brings me to a much anticipated movie release for “Sweeney Todd”. This also stars Johnny Depp, who undoubtedly will be transformed once again into a fantastic character that will light up the screen and entertain for its entire running time. visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site

A Wee Bit Wonky in Soggy Town

I have no idea what that title means...I was reading Steinbeck and he used the word "Wonky" and I had to use it ASAP. Last night a near and dear friend stopped by my house and we conversed on many a thing. I have learned to surround myself with people not very much like me and this is no exception. Honestly, people that aren't like yourself are a lot more fun than those just like us. One of my best friends from work in Texas was a super cool Lebanese guy who taught me to laugh things off and not be so aggressive/passionate about things that will only end badly for me. Seriously, it was great advice. He also turned me on to Kahlil Gibran and "The Prophet"...check it out, it's a GREAT book. Anyway, things are good in my neck of the woods. Check back later.