I was wasting time today online (shocker) and I found this guy as a top news story on Yahoo. It may have been the state of mind I was in, but I couldn't stop laughing at his stuff.
I guess Oprah is having a contest for people to get their own TV show on her new network ("YOU get a TV show...YOU get a TV show...YOU get a TV show...") and Zach Anner was one of the submissions. Out of curiosity, I watched the chick who is currently in second place (with, quite literally, one million less votes than Zach) and I can see why people continue to vote for him.
This is his Oprah audition tape:
Then he thanks the world for their response. Personally, it's my favorite because he's so stinking genuine and yet still super funny:
Then John Mayer video-blogged to Zach and made him an offer to write his theme song:
To which Zach replied with:
HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS FELLA?????
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
I'm quite sure it's going to grow on me...
Ray Lamontagne posted a new song! I don't think it's his best ever, but still...any new Ray is good for my soul...
August 17th is going to be a pretty awesome day. I have to make sure that I mark it on my calendar as such.
August 17th is going to be a pretty awesome day. I have to make sure that I mark it on my calendar as such.
Monday, June 14, 2010
If you're spending more time on Facebook than in THE book...
I'm going to have to warn you that I'm feeling especially ADD tonight, so this blog may not be as fluid as my other blogs usually are. <-- (You see, that's funny because I'm acting like my blogs aren't usually a mash-up of ridiculous thoughts.)
This past weekend, the crew went out for Scott Steele's birthday. I'm honestly not sure at what point I started using the term "the crew" like I'm in the movie Clueless (Tai: "Who's Elton?" Dionne: "He's way popular. He's like the social director of the crew." Cher: "Yeah, and his dad can get you into any concert..."). Come to think of it...I'm not sure I can even clearly define who "the crew" consists of. And if this "crew" is missing a key member, is it no longer "the crew"?? Is it just a group of friends that ceases to be a "crew" until the wayward missing person returns to the flock???
Wow...sorry...back to the topic at hand...
So we went out this weekend for Scott's birthday. It was pretty low key. We started at Nakato where I was able to partake in some witty banter with the hibachi chef. Okay, maybe it was more "smiling and pretending like I knew what he was talking about" than "witty banter", but whatever...he seemed nice and I'm pretty sure he was only making fun of me for choosing sushi over noodles and bite-sized pieces of meat. Dang. Now that I think of it, he could have been making fun of so many things without me understanding. I'm just going to choose to believe that he was making fun of my love of the classic California roll.
After dinner, we went to Eastfield for a few drinks and some conversation. It was so loud inside, that I made my way to the patio where I learned a ton about college hockey and got to hear an argument as to why a hockey jersey is appropriate decor for over a fireplace. I also learned from the new guy that people that can't form a coherent thought while speaking, but can write one are stupid (at which point I told the story about how I had a particularly embarrassing night and when I tried to tell my mom about it, she stopped me and said, "Honey, why don't you just blog about it? It's so much better that way.") Beth pointed out that, yes, everyone at the table pretty much wrote how they spoke...except for Sarah. I'm not sure if New Guy understood that he had just offended me, but it didn't really matter. I'm a big fan of the I'm-rubber-you're-glue argument and I have a feeling that he really couldn't talk OR write, so there...take that, New Guy.
OH! I also learned that steel gray and black are "girly" colors. After that disagreement, I excused myself and headed back inside where I wouldn't have to deal with the mess after Beth's head exploded.
And that was pretty much that. A little conversation happened inside. Scott ordered his standard of a shot of Jager with the check. Chris got hit on by the cute girl with a horrific laugh. Sheeshers, well, Sheeshers wore a black shirt and jeans (sorry, Sheesh...I couldn't think of anything that happened with you at the end of the night other than you giving Scott the evil eye and telling him that you wanted to go home, but I didn't think you'd want me to say that on the ol' blog. Wait....oops....sorry...)
The ride home was really special. It pretty much consisted of me trying to form coherent sentences to a fairly buzzed Chris. By the time we were back to Cornelius, I realized that maybe New Guy was right about people who can't form a coherent sentence.
Ugh...dang you, New Guy...
And as for my blog title...
Beth, Mike, and I went to try out a church awhile back and the pastor was rather bitter about healthcare and technology in general. He said something about how if "you're spending more time on Facebook than in the book, then..."
I honestly can't remember the rest of his threat (Hey Beth or Mike...can either of you show off your stellar memory skills and help me out here?), but we've probably repeated that phrase 10 times since we heard it. There's nothing like creating hilarity out of a serious trip to church. I think the only thing I learned that Sunday was that I'm meant to remain at a jeans-wearing, drum-playing type of church and that no one should try to pack church, lunch, hiking, and book club all in the same day.
This past weekend, the crew went out for Scott Steele's birthday. I'm honestly not sure at what point I started using the term "the crew" like I'm in the movie Clueless (Tai: "Who's Elton?" Dionne: "He's way popular. He's like the social director of the crew." Cher: "Yeah, and his dad can get you into any concert..."). Come to think of it...I'm not sure I can even clearly define who "the crew" consists of. And if this "crew" is missing a key member, is it no longer "the crew"?? Is it just a group of friends that ceases to be a "crew" until the wayward missing person returns to the flock???
Wow...sorry...back to the topic at hand...
So we went out this weekend for Scott's birthday. It was pretty low key. We started at Nakato where I was able to partake in some witty banter with the hibachi chef. Okay, maybe it was more "smiling and pretending like I knew what he was talking about" than "witty banter", but whatever...he seemed nice and I'm pretty sure he was only making fun of me for choosing sushi over noodles and bite-sized pieces of meat. Dang. Now that I think of it, he could have been making fun of so many things without me understanding. I'm just going to choose to believe that he was making fun of my love of the classic California roll.
After dinner, we went to Eastfield for a few drinks and some conversation. It was so loud inside, that I made my way to the patio where I learned a ton about college hockey and got to hear an argument as to why a hockey jersey is appropriate decor for over a fireplace. I also learned from the new guy that people that can't form a coherent thought while speaking, but can write one are stupid (at which point I told the story about how I had a particularly embarrassing night and when I tried to tell my mom about it, she stopped me and said, "Honey, why don't you just blog about it? It's so much better that way.") Beth pointed out that, yes, everyone at the table pretty much wrote how they spoke...except for Sarah. I'm not sure if New Guy understood that he had just offended me, but it didn't really matter. I'm a big fan of the I'm-rubber-you're-glue argument and I have a feeling that he really couldn't talk OR write, so there...take that, New Guy.
OH! I also learned that steel gray and black are "girly" colors. After that disagreement, I excused myself and headed back inside where I wouldn't have to deal with the mess after Beth's head exploded.
And that was pretty much that. A little conversation happened inside. Scott ordered his standard of a shot of Jager with the check. Chris got hit on by the cute girl with a horrific laugh. Sheeshers, well, Sheeshers wore a black shirt and jeans (sorry, Sheesh...I couldn't think of anything that happened with you at the end of the night other than you giving Scott the evil eye and telling him that you wanted to go home, but I didn't think you'd want me to say that on the ol' blog. Wait....oops....sorry...)
The ride home was really special. It pretty much consisted of me trying to form coherent sentences to a fairly buzzed Chris. By the time we were back to Cornelius, I realized that maybe New Guy was right about people who can't form a coherent sentence.
Ugh...dang you, New Guy...
And as for my blog title...
Beth, Mike, and I went to try out a church awhile back and the pastor was rather bitter about healthcare and technology in general. He said something about how if "you're spending more time on Facebook than in the book, then..."
I honestly can't remember the rest of his threat (Hey Beth or Mike...can either of you show off your stellar memory skills and help me out here?), but we've probably repeated that phrase 10 times since we heard it. There's nothing like creating hilarity out of a serious trip to church. I think the only thing I learned that Sunday was that I'm meant to remain at a jeans-wearing, drum-playing type of church and that no one should try to pack church, lunch, hiking, and book club all in the same day.
Friday, June 11, 2010
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is with a sad, sad heart that I inform you that my favorite-est salad dressing has been discontinued by Newman's Own. At first I just thought that I had to make a special trip to a Super Target (for some reason, that's the only place that it was sold). After going to 3 different Super Targets with no luck, I decided to write to Target and inquire as to what was up. I then went to the Newman's Own website to see if they could start selling it at the Teet. On that website it stated that they have discontinued the Southwest dressing.
"Join us as we bid our Southwest Dressing a fond farewell" my arse!
How has the Southwest Dressing gone the way of my Minute Maid Light Lemonade???
So...if you would once again do me a super big favor. If you happen to be at a Super Target (or heck, any Target/grocery store/yard sale)...PLEASE check to see if they have any Newman's Own Southwest Dressing.
Our buddy, Newman, is wearing a purple plaid shirt and an orange dickey on the bottle. I know, I know...he's a crazy-snazzy dresser.
Oh, and if you'd like to write the company for me, here is the website: http://www.newmansown.com/contactus.aspx
Maybe if we band together, we can Party of Five this sucker!
PS. Hey mom, if I meet you in Nashville and you happen to have 45 bottles of this dressing in your trunk, I really wouldn't mind. Love you!
PPS. I just got an email back from Newman's Own. Apparently they started phasing it out on April 5th (why was I not informed of this travesty sooner?!?!) and they only sold it at Target and Publix. Sooo...no need to check other grocery stores. Just the Publix and Targets....and the garage sales still (you know, people sell the most random stuff at garage sales).
"Join us as we bid our Southwest Dressing a fond farewell" my arse!
How has the Southwest Dressing gone the way of my Minute Maid Light Lemonade???
So...if you would once again do me a super big favor. If you happen to be at a Super Target (or heck, any Target/grocery store/yard sale)...PLEASE check to see if they have any Newman's Own Southwest Dressing.
Our buddy, Newman, is wearing a purple plaid shirt and an orange dickey on the bottle. I know, I know...he's a crazy-snazzy dresser.
Oh, and if you'd like to write the company for me, here is the website: http://www.newmansown.com/contactus.aspx
Maybe if we band together, we can Party of Five this sucker!
PS. Hey mom, if I meet you in Nashville and you happen to have 45 bottles of this dressing in your trunk, I really wouldn't mind. Love you!
PPS. I just got an email back from Newman's Own. Apparently they started phasing it out on April 5th (why was I not informed of this travesty sooner?!?!) and they only sold it at Target and Publix. Sooo...no need to check other grocery stores. Just the Publix and Targets....and the garage sales still (you know, people sell the most random stuff at garage sales).
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Isn't it ironic? Don't ya think?
I'm not gonna lie. I stole this off of Kelly Unterreiner's facebook page. I have to say...she probably wins the Funniest Facebook Friend That I Rarely Hang Out With In Real Life Award, so if you're not friends with her, you probably should be...you know, if she'll accept you. I hear she runs a pretty tight friendship ship. (Yes. That just happened. I said "friendship ship". Awesome.)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Anytime, Alison (for the survey)
(This blog has nothing to do with Alison. I was just answering to her recent blog title. I suppose I could have just commented on her blog, but where's the fun in that?)
I've decided that today I'm going to comment on random news stories of the day. How lucky for you!
Dishwasher recall:
There was a picture of the inside of a dishwasher on the top news of MSN (slow news day, I guess). I love that my first reaction was, "Whoa! That's my dishwasher!"
But then I realized that there haven't been that many advances in dishwashers, so more than likely, it's not the same one. Especially since my dishwasher is from around 2003 and the recall applies to a different brand of dishwashers made after 2006.
The oil spill:
I just became a fan on Facebook of "There are plenty of fish in the sea. LOL, jk...there's an oil spill." I think that says a lot about how I find humor in completely inappropriate situations. Honestly, though...I think I have an "out of sight, out of mind" feeling about it (as I unfortunately do with most problems in the world). It probably won't bother me until it somehow ruins my beach vacation...and then BP is going to pay.
Armando Galarraga's stolen perfect game:
Everyone has seen it by now. Detroit's pitcher pitched a perfect game and the umpire made the wrong call during the last play of the game. My mind immediately went to how mad I would be if that (or something like that) happened to me. How did he respond? My favorite blogger put it best....
"Nobody's perfect, everybody's human." MLB pitcher after ump's horrific call ruined his perfect game. That is 3D grace.
I can only pray that if something like that (obviously not that exact situation) ever happens to me, I'll be able to show that much grace.
Talk about learning a lesson from baseball.
I've decided that today I'm going to comment on random news stories of the day. How lucky for you!
Dishwasher recall:
There was a picture of the inside of a dishwasher on the top news of MSN (slow news day, I guess). I love that my first reaction was, "Whoa! That's my dishwasher!"
But then I realized that there haven't been that many advances in dishwashers, so more than likely, it's not the same one. Especially since my dishwasher is from around 2003 and the recall applies to a different brand of dishwashers made after 2006.
The oil spill:
I just became a fan on Facebook of "There are plenty of fish in the sea. LOL, jk...there's an oil spill." I think that says a lot about how I find humor in completely inappropriate situations. Honestly, though...I think I have an "out of sight, out of mind" feeling about it (as I unfortunately do with most problems in the world). It probably won't bother me until it somehow ruins my beach vacation...and then BP is going to pay.
Armando Galarraga's stolen perfect game:
Everyone has seen it by now. Detroit's pitcher pitched a perfect game and the umpire made the wrong call during the last play of the game. My mind immediately went to how mad I would be if that (or something like that) happened to me. How did he respond? My favorite blogger put it best....
"Nobody's perfect, everybody's human." MLB pitcher after ump's horrific call ruined his perfect game. That is 3D grace.
I can only pray that if something like that (obviously not that exact situation) ever happens to me, I'll be able to show that much grace.
Talk about learning a lesson from baseball.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Survey Time (which is kinda like Hammer Time, but with a few less pairs of harem pants)
1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, what or whom would you go as?
I would go as Wenda (Waldo's girlfriend). Ali just gave me a red and white striped shirt, so I'm all set on the Where's Waldo? front. Did Waldo and Wenda ever get married, by the way?
2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?
Cheese, mayo, pickles, mustard, ketchup, and sometimes onions when they are chopped really tiny. I prefer the type of grilling that I don't have to do.
3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?
Do you believe that the children are our future if you teach them well and let them lead the way???
(Unless my meal isn't well seasoned, then I would definitely pick, "Can you please pass the salt?")
4. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?
Probably driving to my vacation destination.
5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?
If I haven't had dinner, it would have to be nachos. If I have had dinner, it would have to be nachos, Skittles, and popcorn.
6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?
Well, I haven't had to deal with pop-up ads in awhile, so I'll say spam email.
7. What do you think Captain Hook's name was before he had a hook for a hand?
I think what we have here is a chicken/egg situation. I believe that Captain Hook's name was always Captain Hook. The people that gave him the hook just wanted him to have something that matched his name...hence the hook. If his name was Captain Morgan, he would have just gotten a lovely bottle of rum. If his name was Captain D, he would have gotten a bit of fried fish and delicious hushpuppies. But, no....his name was Captain Hook. Oh, well...poor guy...I guess we've all got our lot in life.
8. Rock, paper, or scissors?
I prefer rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock...
9. How long was it from 'the first date' until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?
Hmmm....well, ummm....next question.
10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?
Too loud.
11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?
Money. And their faith. But definitely their money.
12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter?
I haven't frequented a "good old general store" any time recently, soooo...I'm going to go with Skittles. Probably just because I'm kind of craving Skittles right now.
13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city?
My major metropolitan city of Cornelius? A lake. A big lake.
14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other?
Anything about how your dog that I've never met walks...and then he runs...and then he walks...and then he runs again...wait...no...he didn't run again yet, he walked and sat for a little bit and THEN he ran...yeah, that's it. Wait, no...what did he do?? Oh, wait...let me start over...so the dog ran.........
15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test?
Just the once. I'll never forget the shocked look on my momzy's face.
16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose?
Nothing. If I had to choose, it would definitely be nothing.
17. What food item would need to be removed from the market altogether in order for you to live a healthier, longer life?
The potato. But then why would life be worth living??
18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty. Do you keep the first envelope, or do you take your chances with the second?
What are my chances? And am I near payday? Am I REALLY broke or just regular broke?
19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet?
TV (You can watch TV on the internet...check out how I'm a thinker!!)
20. What are you watching right now?
The Office. It's always on.
21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it's been?
I honestly have zero clue. I just pay it...and sometimes I don't pay it. Running from the cops adds a little excitement to life.
22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid?
A purple plastic one. I rarely used it. I was much more of a fan of the lunch debit card. Come to think of it, that was my first experience with paying with plastic. Too much power for a 6th grader, I'll tell ya that...
23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur?
A nanny. Gary needs day to day love that I just can't provide.
24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic?
Trapped in an elevator....with Mrs. Belding and Zack Morris. (WHOA. Check out that Saved By the Bell reference!)
25. Lets say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you, what is your 'cleaned up' swear word? My non-existent kid? Well, I'd go with "Frick." That's actually one of my favorite words. And yes, I got it from Scrubs.
I would go as Wenda (Waldo's girlfriend). Ali just gave me a red and white striped shirt, so I'm all set on the Where's Waldo? front. Did Waldo and Wenda ever get married, by the way?
2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or charcoal grilling?
Cheese, mayo, pickles, mustard, ketchup, and sometimes onions when they are chopped really tiny. I prefer the type of grilling that I don't have to do.
3. You are chosen to have lunch with the President. The condition is you only get to ask one question. What do you ask?
Do you believe that the children are our future if you teach them well and let them lead the way???
(Unless my meal isn't well seasoned, then I would definitely pick, "Can you please pass the salt?")
4. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?
Probably driving to my vacation destination.
5. What is your concession stand must-have at the movies?
If I haven't had dinner, it would have to be nachos. If I have had dinner, it would have to be nachos, Skittles, and popcorn.
6. Which do you dislike most: pop-up ads or spam email?
Well, I haven't had to deal with pop-up ads in awhile, so I'll say spam email.
7. What do you think Captain Hook's name was before he had a hook for a hand?
I think what we have here is a chicken/egg situation. I believe that Captain Hook's name was always Captain Hook. The people that gave him the hook just wanted him to have something that matched his name...hence the hook. If his name was Captain Morgan, he would have just gotten a lovely bottle of rum. If his name was Captain D, he would have gotten a bit of fried fish and delicious hushpuppies. But, no....his name was Captain Hook. Oh, well...poor guy...I guess we've all got our lot in life.
8. Rock, paper, or scissors?
I prefer rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock...
9. How long was it from 'the first date' until the proposal of marriage? How long until the wedding?
Hmmm....well, ummm....next question.
10. Which is worse, being in a place that is too loud, or too quiet?
Too loud.
11. What is one quality that you really appreciate in a person?
Money. And their faith. But definitely their money.
12. At the good old general store, what particular kind of candy would you expect to be in the big jar at the counter?
I haven't frequented a "good old general store" any time recently, soooo...I'm going to go with Skittles. Probably just because I'm kind of craving Skittles right now.
13. What is the most distinguishing landmark in your city?
My major metropolitan city of Cornelius? A lake. A big lake.
14. Everyone hears discussions that they consider boring. What topic can put you to sleep quicker than any other?
Anything about how your dog that I've never met walks...and then he runs...and then he walks...and then he runs again...wait...no...he didn't run again yet, he walked and sat for a little bit and THEN he ran...yeah, that's it. Wait, no...what did he do?? Oh, wait...let me start over...so the dog ran.........
15. How many times did it take you to pass your drivers test?
Just the once. I'll never forget the shocked look on my momzy's face.
16. If you had to have the same topping on your vanilla ice cream for the rest of your life, what topping would you choose?
Nothing. If I had to choose, it would definitely be nothing.
17. What food item would need to be removed from the market altogether in order for you to live a healthier, longer life?
The potato. But then why would life be worth living??
18. You are offered an envelope that you know contains $50. You are then told that you may either keep it or exchange it for another envelope that may contain $500 or may be empty. Do you keep the first envelope, or do you take your chances with the second?
What are my chances? And am I near payday? Am I REALLY broke or just regular broke?
19. If you had to choose, which would you give up: cable TV, or DSL/cable internet?
TV (You can watch TV on the internet...check out how I'm a thinker!!)
20. What are you watching right now?
The Office. It's always on.
21. How much is a gallon of gas in your city? What was the highest it's been?
I honestly have zero clue. I just pay it...and sometimes I don't pay it. Running from the cops adds a little excitement to life.
22. What kind of lunch box did you have as a kid?
A purple plastic one. I rarely used it. I was much more of a fan of the lunch debit card. Come to think of it, that was my first experience with paying with plastic. Too much power for a 6th grader, I'll tell ya that...
23. What would you rather have, a nanny, a housekeeper, a cook, or a chauffeur?
A nanny. Gary needs day to day love that I just can't provide.
24. Would you rather be trapped in an elevator, or stuck in traffic?
Trapped in an elevator....with Mrs. Belding and Zack Morris. (WHOA. Check out that Saved By the Bell reference!)
25. Lets say a brick fell on your foot, and your kid is standing right next to you, what is your 'cleaned up' swear word? My non-existent kid? Well, I'd go with "Frick." That's actually one of my favorite words. And yes, I got it from Scrubs.
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