I remember when I was a kid I watched soap opera’s loving the “can’t wait until tomorrow to see what happens”. Then I got aggravated, they kept me hanging too long, it seemed like the carrot was being dangled in front of my nose for eons and I lost interest. I don’t like things to be dragged out for eternity and that’s how I’m feeling about the VP selection. I used to be curious but honestly now I’m like “just freaking pick one”! They say Barack is going to wait until the last possible minute for the announcement and that McCain has to wait for the perfect timing after Barack; it’s this whole game. McCain’s advisor says “If they go first, you have more information”. Aren’t they picking someone they think will do a good job…shouldn’t it be that easy? Some websites are giving us clues…is it Miss Scarlett or Professor Plum? Or you can sign up to receive a text be the first to know…I think I can wait an hour or two to find out what man he chose. Unless it’s Hillary, I just don’t care.
Rumor has it that menswear sales began outpacing womenswear last year. Fashion observers say “the main catalyst fueling menswear buying is the slimmed-down styles shown on the runways a few years ago and have recently garnered mass appeal”. I am tired of the baggy look; it’s nice to see some form fitting styles on men (although now they may not get away with that beer belly). Some men are saying that updating their wardrobe is helping them to land better jobs in this time of recession. The best part of this story is that some major brands like Nautica, Levi’s Dockers are changing…NO PLEATS! Finally jackets have higher arm holes with narrower sleeves. Men like when women wear form fitting clothes so give us the same consideration. Now if we can just get rid of those low pants that guys wear that barely stay on them with half their butt hanging out. I actually saw a guy that had to hold is pants up with one hand because he was wearing them so low…how asanine is that.
If you are mall shopper like me, you can see the hustle and bustle going on for back to school shopping. From grades 1st through 8th I only the pleasure of buying supplies since I went to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was given a uniform. I was always ready to go back to school…did that make me a geek? Whenever I ask kids now they look at me like “are you crazy, I don’t want the summer to end”. After surveying many teens, of course my curiosity got the best of me. I was told by a 12 year old that it is a “generation thing”. I wasn’t sure if I agreed with that so I called my sister (who is my generation) and she thought school is so much harder today than it was years ago back in the dinosaur days that we went. I guess I do have to agree with that, it does appear that there is more homework given and kids with all their sports/activities are having a hard time getting to the unimportant studies. I think today kids are given too much to put on their plates by both parents and teachers. There are more stressed kids today then ever…sad. So in conclusion…I guess I wasn’t a geek, I was just fortunate enough to grow up when school/life was easier. I don’t think I even knew what stress meant until much later in life…whew!
I am currently unemployed, I plan to make millions blogging (I just cracked myself up as I typed that). The one thing that scares me most is health insurance; it’s amazing how much it is monthly to pay on your own. As we all know healthcare is a big problem for the U.S and hopefully Barack will fix that when he wins. But for now even Disney wants to cut their employees health benefits. Now Disney, you charge $60 to enter, about $10 to park, lunch for 4 is about $50 and then there are snacks and souvenirs…let’s spread the wealth! Ada Briceno, president of the union which represents the workers states “The other hotels around the area all have health care that is provided by the boss and have been able to get wage increases. At the other hotels in the same classification, for the same work, the workers get paid $2 to $3 an hour more”.
I would have to believe in the end that Disney will come through for their employees, I think that’s what Walt would want.
Imagine being 7 years old and being told you’re not cute enough to be on TV but can we use your voice. China did actually switch the little girl who sang at the opening ceremony at the Olympics. Chen, the musical director states “”We had to make that choice. It was fair both for Lin Miaoke and Yang Peiyi, We combined the perfect voice and the perfect performance.” Sounds like Chen had just watched the movie Stepford Wives…a so called perfect society! And no Chen, the audience will NOT understand that it’s in the national interest. Then Mr. Xinyi who works in marketing states “I can understand why they picked the prettier girl, they need to maintain a certain aesthetic beauty during the opening ceremonies”. We are not talking about Quasi Modo here people…she’s a normal 7 year old girl with some crooked teeth.
I also heard they had computer generated fireworks, I loved this quote from Xiao Qiang, director of the China Internet Project – “People feel like they eat a great meal and later on you tell them there was a fly on it.
And what’s this I hear about China’s girl’s gymnastics team being younger then 16. There has to be some USA controversy out there but I haven’t heard or read anything yet…anyone have any or are we showing true sportsmanship.
This past week I was driving with my manfriend’s daughter (who is 12) and we were listening to Madonna’s Hard Candy. I told her Madonna was turning 50 (happy birthday this Saturday). She picked up the CD and looked at the photo and said with surprise in her voice “she’s 50”. I told her don’t forget, there is a lot of touch up done; they take wrinkles out, they smooth the skin, they can take a few inches off your thighs if needed, etc. I also told her they do this for 20 year olds too and reassured her many models do not look that way in real life.
There are certain lessons we cannot forget to explain to our kids and this is one of them. Although we may think they know these things we have to make sure they know these things. Never assume because…
For many years now I have wished everyone was born bald, and stayed that way. Hair is such a time consuming production. I was reading my Glamour magazine this week and thought this issue would be half the size if baldness was in. Pages full of everything from how to cut, trim, color, style, curl, straighten, blow-dry, thicken, soften, defrizz, clean, condition, highlight. Back when I was a kid you would walk into your local supermarket and they had a few shampoos and conditioners to choose from, remember Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific and if you were daring you would squeeze a lemon in your hair before you went in the sun for some highlights. Now they actually have stores just for hair products, I sometimes get anxiety when I start roaming the store. When I ask for help the salesperson will tell me “you may want to buy this product and that product and then mix them together to get this result”. You have got to be kidding me, in this HUGE store they don’t have that product already mixed??$100 dollars later and my hair still with some frizz I put on my baseball cap. And don’t get me started on trying to find a hair stylist that listens…what exactly about “take an inch off the ends” did you not understand?
My boyfriend looks great after I shave his head, one more way men have it easier. And no need for any comments how I can shave my head too, it’s just not that easy for women. See, if we just all stayed bald from birth, no one would ever know the difference.
Finally cockfights are illegal in ALL of the United States…Louisiana finally joined humanity. Breeder Chris Daughdrill says ““The culture, the custom of the Cajun people, it’s gone. It’s another one of the rights that big government has taken away from the people.” He’s kidding…right? Slavery used to be part of Louisiana, let’s bring back that “culture”. Why do people bring up the past history of somethings as always a good thing…obviously it’s not, some customs stink. What does Mr. Daughdrill exactly mean about it being a right of a person being taken away…of course normal people ask “what about the animal’s rights”. Is this a human right –
The fights between specially trained roosters are held in large arenas or in backyards. The birds are fitted with sharp metal blades or curved spikes on their legs, and instinctively attack each other. The match can last over an hour, with one or both animals dead or maimed.
As the article states and we all know, it will and still is being done illegally. What kind of person would enjoy watching this, that is my question?
I KNEW IT!! From day one I did not trust Edwards (not that I trust any politician) but there was something about him that my gut was saying “NO”. Honestly I could care less about his affair but I feel for his wife. The thing that amazes me was he went into the presidential race already with an affair…wouldn’t you think he would know it would come out. Yes, I know Clinton had an affair while in office and that was stupid too. Wouldn’t you love to know how many presidents have had affairs…did George cheat on Martha? I believe there have been 43 presidents so far…my guess would be 40%, about 17.
The thing that makes me most happy is now I know for sure that Obama will not consider him for VP.
Just hot on the market…CHER’s house. Can you imagine living in Cher’s house…well you probably can because you’re not a huge fan like myself! Cher, if you read the Daily Dalia or if anyone personally knows her, maybe we can do some kind of trade…everything I own for your house. Actually it would be cool enough just to tour it. I wonder how realtors keep wacko’s like me out?? Does anyone have 45 million to lend me…a 100 year mortage at 1% interest. Whoever does end up buying it, can I come to your house warming party? I’ll take anything.
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Imagine being 7 years old and being told you’re not cute enough to be on TV but can we use your voice. China did actually switch the little girl who sang at the opening ceremony at the 
