I know its been a while. So lets play catch up...
Grant and I had a great weekend in San Diego last week. You can read about it here if you haven't yet.
I spent a lot of time with Amy this week and she officially had her bone marrow transplant on Friday evening. Now, we wait.
Grant left one of my book crossing books on the deck of the Sapphire Princess when he and Steve went on their cruise and someone found it and responded!!! My very first in the wild book found! Yipee!!! They left it at LAX.
Ok, I gotta go eat now.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 21 Rent come out on DVD.
Feb. 28 Sims 2 Open for Business expansion pack is released.
Feb. 28 The Amazing Race premiers.
Feb. 28 Sims 2 Open for Business expansion pack is released.
Feb. 28 The Amazing Race premiers.
Sims 2 Open for Business
Ok, when I first read about this new expansion pack for Sims 2, I wasn't terribly impressed. Moreover, I couldn't wrap my mind around how I would work it into MY game, as in the way I like to play the Sims. So I thought, eh, I'll probably pass on this expansion pack.
Well, a couple of things have happened recently that have made me change my mind. First of all, I started reading tons of articles and seeing all of these great screen shots and videos (try the cinematic trailer on the left if you are interested) to see what the game included and how it would work (for example, you can run businesses like toy shops, bakeries, floral designs, hair stylists, night clubs...), and if you want, you can run businesses from your home or on a seperate community lot.
Ok, this all sounds good, but there is already a career element to the game, how would they fit together?
Well, I am now in my 2nd generation of Sims. These sims were able to go to University, and were able to start earning skills when they were toddlers. As a result, they were able to higher into their jobs at level 5 or higher (out of 10). I have two 2nd generation sims who have already met their life time wants and will now be permanently platinum in their life aspiration meter. (This is a good thing!!!) And these tweo sims are pretty young...what to do with these guys now? Their lives need meaning nd purpose...they still need to meet goals, but career and money are no longer an issue...
Well, along comes this new expansion, and now my Simmies have something new and exciting to do with their lives....run a business! And there are so many different types of businesses to choose from, I can have each sim family start a different kind of business and not have to repeat for a few generations! In addition, I can hire Sims from other families to work in these businesses.
Sigh. Leave it the the Sims people... I am now anxiously awaiting the release of this new expansion pack!!!
Well, a couple of things have happened recently that have made me change my mind. First of all, I started reading tons of articles and seeing all of these great screen shots and videos (try the cinematic trailer on the left if you are interested) to see what the game included and how it would work (for example, you can run businesses like toy shops, bakeries, floral designs, hair stylists, night clubs...), and if you want, you can run businesses from your home or on a seperate community lot.
Ok, this all sounds good, but there is already a career element to the game, how would they fit together?
Well, I am now in my 2nd generation of Sims. These sims were able to go to University, and were able to start earning skills when they were toddlers. As a result, they were able to higher into their jobs at level 5 or higher (out of 10). I have two 2nd generation sims who have already met their life time wants and will now be permanently platinum in their life aspiration meter. (This is a good thing!!!) And these tweo sims are pretty young...what to do with these guys now? Their lives need meaning nd purpose...they still need to meet goals, but career and money are no longer an issue...
Well, along comes this new expansion, and now my Simmies have something new and exciting to do with their lives....run a business! And there are so many different types of businesses to choose from, I can have each sim family start a different kind of business and not have to repeat for a few generations! In addition, I can hire Sims from other families to work in these businesses.
Sigh. Leave it the the Sims people... I am now anxiously awaiting the release of this new expansion pack!!!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Winter Olympics
Are you watching? I can even get Grant to watch becasue we can watch it in HDTV!!!
In any case, I just waned to point oout how much it annoys the crap out of me when the damn commetators talk over the figure skating routines. Save it for the recaps, people, I just want to enjoy the routine and the music... sigh... Is it just me?
By the way, Airborne??? Its a gimmick. Anyone remember Cold-eze??? Sigh...
I think I'll go blow my nose now.
In any case, I just waned to point oout how much it annoys the crap out of me when the damn commetators talk over the figure skating routines. Save it for the recaps, people, I just want to enjoy the routine and the music... sigh... Is it just me?
By the way, Airborne??? Its a gimmick. Anyone remember Cold-eze??? Sigh...
I think I'll go blow my nose now.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
The Amazing Race
YEA! The Amazing Race premiers on Tuesday, Februaury 28th! I am so excited! The teams look very interesting!!!
No inspiration...
I am so tired. I am stiing here trying to think about something to blog about and nothing is coming to mind. Which is odd. There is lots to talk about. I am reading a new book, a History of The New Testement, and I am trying to catch up on my TV shows (I watched Medium and American idol last night - I am so excited that Hollywood week is starting tonight!) My Sims are growing into teenagers... oh and I really think that this Disney/Pixar merge is going to bring about a new era to Disneyland and California Adventure.
There, I blogged. I feel a little better now. I feel bad when I negect my poor blog.
There, I blogged. I feel a little better now. I feel bad when I negect my poor blog.
Wild Fires
Recess indoors. Smoky fires nearby. Probably rainy day lunch schedule. I am hungry. I forgot to eat me breakfast shake this morning. I will drink it at recess. I think I will have Jamba Juice for lunch. It has been a while since I've been there. I go through phases.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Update
Grant's on a cruise in Mexico with Steve - Lucky dawg! They are having a great time!
I started watching The L Word on DVD, interesing...not sure if I'm crazy about it, but I am going to get the next part of the season one dvd and see if the plots get more interesting. I'm not quite ready to right it off yet.
Amy is going to the hospital on Feb. 14 for Chemo. She gets her bone marrow transplant on Feb. 28. This is it folks... whatever you beleive in...good thoughts, good karma, prayer, or hope send em towards Amy and her family! I'll be reminding you as the date gets closer!!!
Went out with my friend Angie last night for pie and tea! I love going out with her because she always gives me food for thought. And I love to think.
I know, I need to blog more.
I started watching The L Word on DVD, interesing...not sure if I'm crazy about it, but I am going to get the next part of the season one dvd and see if the plots get more interesting. I'm not quite ready to right it off yet.
Amy is going to the hospital on Feb. 14 for Chemo. She gets her bone marrow transplant on Feb. 28. This is it folks... whatever you beleive in...good thoughts, good karma, prayer, or hope send em towards Amy and her family! I'll be reminding you as the date gets closer!!!
Went out with my friend Angie last night for pie and tea! I love going out with her because she always gives me food for thought. And I love to think.
I know, I need to blog more.