Public Service Announcement

I interrupt our regularly schedule ramblings for a public service announcement. Boys, please, please for the love of all that is holy, do not listen to whomever is telling you that skinny pants look good on guys. They are lying through their teeth. Maybe they want a good laugh at your expense, maybe they want to steal your girlfriend or maybe they are just mean people, but those promoting skinny jeans on guys, or girls for that matter, are lying. You look sort of ridiculous and while you may think it's cool because you saw your favorite rocker wearing them, don't do it. The rockers look ridiculous too!

What spurred this public service announcement you may ask, well, thanks for asking. Mainly because I won tickets to see the Kooks Monday night (thanks Jam!). For those who do not know (which I am assuming is anyone reading this), the Kooks are a relatively new British band. SIL likes to say they are like a throw back to a 60's band with a modern twist. This is my favorite song of theirs so far...

Anway, I was there with SIL and three of the four guys in the band were wearing skinny jeans (the drummer was wearing a suit and tie, which I thought was cute). And these guys are roughly 15 years old (not really, but they look it) and scrawny dudes. And the lead singer had the biggest feet I've ever seen, which only looked bigger because his legs looked like they were about as thick as a baseball bat! I swear! He also has a mop of curly hair that was adorable. The leads accent was so thick I could only understand every second or third word when he was talking, but again, that was pretty adorable too!

The opening act was a San Francisco band called the Morning Benders and if the Kooks looked 15, these guys looked 12. They were pretty good though. I had never heard of them, but enjoyed some of their songs. I'm posting one of their videos from You Tube (I haven't quite figured out the whole You Tube posting thing yet.) BUT all of these guys were wearing skinny jeans too!
Anwyay, the show was good, but now I have to go buy the Kooks new cd. Then on the way home, SIL & I got very, very lost, which was funny for about the first hour... I really need to remember to print out reverse directions before leaving or invest in GPS.

Last night I saw the new Indiana Jones with my nephew and a friend. It was entertaining. Funny, action-packed, and enjoyable. Parts of the plot were pretty weak, but that can be forgiven because it was otherwise fun! I'd tell you about Prince Caspian and Ironman, but really, I should do some work today!

Until next time -

~Shel

the morning benders - waiting for a war (official)

Wow...

I just re-read my post from last week and all I can say is that I must have been on some good drugs when I wrote that. Random thought process much? Geesh.. sorry to anyone who read that acid induced ramble.

Have a great short work week!

Until next time -
~Shel

Happy Long Weekend!

Boy, the last few weeks have just been a whirlwind! Most notably, we had a British invasion last weekend - the Thumps came to visit and I got to play with the little monkey (a.k.a. Baby Thump) for a couple of days, which made me exceedingly happy. I'm at my happiest, when all of my people are in the same state, let alone the same country, so I loved having them here, I only wish they could have stayed longer! I followed the family Thump back to Indiana and stayed through most of Sunday.

And now we have a long weekend. I plan to see the new Indiana Jones movie, maybe do a little cleaning and otherwise relax with friends. I am also looking forward to catching up on a little sleep. Maybe do a little grilling, enjoy some sunshine!

In movie news - I saw Ironman on Tuesday. It was pretty good. The action was great. The effects also good. Robert Downey Jr played the part of the rich, spoiled drunk pretty well too! They gave a little more of the backstory than I needed, but I guess if you are trying to set up a franchise, you would want to. If they have a sequel, I will go see it, the movie was fun. I cannot wait to see Indiana Jones and Chronicles of Narnia. If the weather goes bad this weekend, I may go see both!

Well, I'm off to sta

rt my long weekend! I hope everyone has a fun, sunny and safe weekend! I leave you with a funny - those kids do the darndest things.

Until next time -
~Shel

Woohoo! I Feel Like Dancin'!

Not for any particular reason, I'm just in a good mood today! No cold, no flu, nada. Back off germies, we're having none of that around here...

It's so beautiful outside. 70's and sunny - my favorite. I was sorely tempted to play hookey today, but we all know I am way too much of a workaholic to do that! So instead I stopped on my way back to the office from Court and had lunch with some friends. During lunch I found out that the Jones' are expecting baby number three (or possibly 3 and 4, or more, who knows with the Jones'!)! Congratulations guys!!! I am very happy for you and excited to have another baby to look forward to spoiling!

Then I spent dinner sitting outside enjoying some Malnati's pizza and great weather. I love this time of year (when the weather is as it's supposed to be)! It was absolutely perfect.

This weekend will mark the 12th wedding anniversary for my brother & SIL - holy crap. Twelve years, Congrats if you guys are reading this! It's amazing that they have been married that long. It's crazy that we are old enough for them to have been married that long. It kind of freaks me out to think about actually, so Congrats guys and I look forward to babysitting this weekend so you can celebrate. My neices have already informed me that we are having movie night, so that should be fun. I am guessing we will be watching The Water Horse or Alvin and the Chipmunks!

And now I should finish up and get out of the office. I like to at least pretend I have a life!

Until next time -
~Shel