Buzz Lightyear has launched to the International Space Station today on the Discovery!
See the promotion clip HERE on You Tube
Follow along on Buzz's mission at nasa.gov, or here at Buzz's official site through the Nasa Kid's Club
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
View Askewniverse
I'm watching Mallrats and thought I'd use this opportunity to list the View Askew movies in my personal favorite order (although I enjoy them all! Love them!)
1) DOGMA - Jay, Silent Bob, Alan Rickman, and religious dogma. Who could ask for anything more?
2) Mallrats - Brodie is to the mall as I am to Disneyland. Fear and respect the elevator. What, like the back of a volkswagon? Fly fat-ass Fly!
3) Clerks 2. A squeaky clean, dealin' Jay, the best bachelor party in the history of the world, a happy ending for Dante, and all the Mooby burgers you can eat.
4) Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: Tickets? Since when did they start charging for the bus? Didn't we used to ride that shit to school every morning for free?
5) Chasing Amy: So, you've never been curious about men?
Curious about men? Well, I always wondered why my father watched Hee Haw.
6) Clerks: "I'm not even supposed to be here today...
Love Jersey Girls, but really, not a View Askew movie... you think?
Well, that's my list for today... of course, it is subject to change...
1) DOGMA - Jay, Silent Bob, Alan Rickman, and religious dogma. Who could ask for anything more?
2) Mallrats - Brodie is to the mall as I am to Disneyland. Fear and respect the elevator. What, like the back of a volkswagon? Fly fat-ass Fly!
3) Clerks 2. A squeaky clean, dealin' Jay, the best bachelor party in the history of the world, a happy ending for Dante, and all the Mooby burgers you can eat.
4) Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: Tickets? Since when did they start charging for the bus? Didn't we used to ride that shit to school every morning for free?
5) Chasing Amy: So, you've never been curious about men?
Curious about men? Well, I always wondered why my father watched Hee Haw.
6) Clerks: "I'm not even supposed to be here today...
Love Jersey Girls, but really, not a View Askew movie... you think?
Well, that's my list for today... of course, it is subject to change...
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Chocolat
I just watched Chocolat. What a lovely movie. Really, I enjoyed it much more then I thought it would. I think I'll read the book this summer.
I know lovely isn't that I normally use, but it truly is a lovely story. Not awesome, fantastic, great, or cute - lovely.
Oh, and I think I am totally in love with Johnny Depp now.
I know lovely isn't that I normally use, but it truly is a lovely story. Not awesome, fantastic, great, or cute - lovely.
Oh, and I think I am totally in love with Johnny Depp now.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Same Sex Marriage Legal!
I am so stoked! The California Supreme Court has ruled the Same Sex Marriage is legal! I am so, so incredibly happy!
When I heard the news on Thursday, I was so happy about it! Someone I know made a snide comment about it, and when asked me, with a completely disgusted look on her face, why I was to happy. It about broke my heart.
In our country, people have a right to equality. Who is anyone to say who someone else can love? As long as the love is between to consenting adults, then it should be legal. The government can't forbid people of different races from getting married. Civil Unions are not the same (Haven't we already had the separate but equal issue in America?)
I am so happy. This is a day I have been waiting for. What the world needs now, is love, sweet love, and why anyone would want to deny that of anyone else is beyond me.
A friend of mine said it best on Thursday. She said, "You know, I've always been for gay marriage. But now that I have my own children, I feel even strongly about it. I want my children to find love and to be happy, and if they happened to be gay, then I would want this for them. I would want them to have the right to be married."
Love. Love for your children. Love for your life partner. Love for your neighboy, your fellow man.
Love.
That's what life is all about, folks.
When I heard the news on Thursday, I was so happy about it! Someone I know made a snide comment about it, and when asked me, with a completely disgusted look on her face, why I was to happy. It about broke my heart.
In our country, people have a right to equality. Who is anyone to say who someone else can love? As long as the love is between to consenting adults, then it should be legal. The government can't forbid people of different races from getting married. Civil Unions are not the same (Haven't we already had the separate but equal issue in America?)
I am so happy. This is a day I have been waiting for. What the world needs now, is love, sweet love, and why anyone would want to deny that of anyone else is beyond me.
A friend of mine said it best on Thursday. She said, "You know, I've always been for gay marriage. But now that I have my own children, I feel even strongly about it. I want my children to find love and to be happy, and if they happened to be gay, then I would want this for them. I would want them to have the right to be married."
Love. Love for your children. Love for your life partner. Love for your neighboy, your fellow man.
Love.
That's what life is all about, folks.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Survivor Finale
I am still pulling for Amanda...
I think that the Ozzie/Amanda romance is so cute - way better than the gag me Rob and Amber reality show crap...
But, seriously, what is it with the all-star romances... seriously... I mean, I bet the stay-tgether rate of all-star romances is higher than the Bachelor....
Oh God... Jeff's gonna tally the votes!
I love when they pan across the Survivors back in the US looking all healthy and pretty...
What if there is a tie???
Parv
Amanda
Parv
Amanda
Parv
Amanda
Parv
Parvati
Parvati??? Wow! Holy Macaroni!
Well, congrats, Parvati. It has certainly been a season of blind sides!
I think that the Ozzie/Amanda romance is so cute - way better than the gag me Rob and Amber reality show crap...
But, seriously, what is it with the all-star romances... seriously... I mean, I bet the stay-tgether rate of all-star romances is higher than the Bachelor....
Oh God... Jeff's gonna tally the votes!
I love when they pan across the Survivors back in the US looking all healthy and pretty...
What if there is a tie???
Parv
Amanda
Parv
Amanda
Parv
Amanda
Parv
Parvati
Parvati??? Wow! Holy Macaroni!
Well, congrats, Parvati. It has certainly been a season of blind sides!
Friday, May 09, 2008
Love the movie Juno
If you have not yet seen the movie Juno, please, go see it... I love Love LOVE it. Seriously. Love it. 
CLICK HERE TO SEE MY FAVORITE JUNO DELETED SCENE!
CLICK HERE TO SEE MY FAVORITE JUNO DELETED SCENE!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Quick Quiz on Politics
The Quiz I took can be found here...
The political group that
agrees with you most is...
.
CENTRIST
CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government
control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on
the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention
and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.
Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,
tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what
they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.
The political group that
agrees with you most is...
.
CENTRIST
CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government
control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on
the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention
and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.
Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,
tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what
they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Juno
Oh my gosh - Juno - such a cute movie! I really, really liked it!
It was funny and cute, with some heart tugging, poignent moments, and a quirky, simple soundtrack.
A MAJOR reason that I loved this movie is that it represents to me one of the most awesome things someone can do - It is about a teenager who gets pregnant, and decides to keep the baby and give it up for adoption - in my opinion, the kindest, most selfless thing a teen in that situation can do. Abortion just gets rid of the problem, and keeping it when you are not ready, finacnially or emotionally, is just a bad situation for the mom and the baby. Carrying the baby and giving it to a loving family who can take care of the child is a beautiful act.
This movie is fantastic - it is a beautiful story of growing up - of being faced with grown up problems when still young. WATCH IT!
It was funny and cute, with some heart tugging, poignent moments, and a quirky, simple soundtrack.
A MAJOR reason that I loved this movie is that it represents to me one of the most awesome things someone can do - It is about a teenager who gets pregnant, and decides to keep the baby and give it up for adoption - in my opinion, the kindest, most selfless thing a teen in that situation can do. Abortion just gets rid of the problem, and keeping it when you are not ready, finacnially or emotionally, is just a bad situation for the mom and the baby. Carrying the baby and giving it to a loving family who can take care of the child is a beautiful act.
This movie is fantastic - it is a beautiful story of growing up - of being faced with grown up problems when still young. WATCH IT!
Water for Elephants, The Glass Castle
I just read two books - Water for Elephants and The Glass Castle.
Both of them were great books, if you are looking for a good read.
Water for Elephants takes place on a traveling circus in the early part of the 20th century. It is a rich detailed description of the politics and workings of the traveling circus during the prohibition and The Great Depression, when circuses - and everyone - was struggling to stay afloat. It is also about growing old, as the protagonist is reliving his time in the circus while he is living in an elderly home. A beautiful story.
The Glass Castle is sort of like an "Angela's Ashes" type tale... a story of a family growing up in poverty and hard times and parents who have a, shall we say, different view of what a parents role should be. However, as a child growing up in the family, what to someone on the outside may seem horrific seems to her as, well, more or less, normal. Of course, the older you get, the less crap you are willing to accept. This is a tale of a family of children who made the best out of the circumstances they were dealt, and then became determined to not repeat the cycle in their own adult lives.
Both of them were great books, if you are looking for a good read.
Water for Elephants takes place on a traveling circus in the early part of the 20th century. It is a rich detailed description of the politics and workings of the traveling circus during the prohibition and The Great Depression, when circuses - and everyone - was struggling to stay afloat. It is also about growing old, as the protagonist is reliving his time in the circus while he is living in an elderly home. A beautiful story.
The Glass Castle is sort of like an "Angela's Ashes" type tale... a story of a family growing up in poverty and hard times and parents who have a, shall we say, different view of what a parents role should be. However, as a child growing up in the family, what to someone on the outside may seem horrific seems to her as, well, more or less, normal. Of course, the older you get, the less crap you are willing to accept. This is a tale of a family of children who made the best out of the circumstances they were dealt, and then became determined to not repeat the cycle in their own adult lives.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Royal Caribbean - Project Genesis
I am so excited about The new Royal Caribbean Genesis Class ships. OH MY GOD.... Seriously, it looks so awesomely awesome. I mean, check out the link... I am not kidding! It looks so great. My favorite part of the Adventure of the Seas was the promenade... and their "Central Park" plans for the promenade of the new ships just looks spectacular. Seriously? I would love to stay in a promenade view room!
2009, baby!!! SO excited!
2009, baby!!! SO excited!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Thank you for the music....
I swear, Abba must have been playing in the hospital when I was born. I can't believe how catchy the tunes are, and how easily I seem to pick up the lyrics. Granted, they aren't the most complicated songs int he world, but still... I think I may have a new musical obsession....
I mean, I ask you in all honesty, what would life be, without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me...
I mean, I ask you in all honesty, what would life be, without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me...
Cori's Fortune
Grant and I went out to eat with Angie, Andrew and Cori at Golden Garden. At the end of our meal, we got our Fortune Cookies. Grant read his out loud. Angie read hers. I read mine, and Andrew read his. Not wanting to be out done, four year old Cori pulls out her fortune, and starts reading/singing it, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How I wonder what you are!..."
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Stupid IQ Test.
Don't go do this one. Trust me, it is not worth your time. Its not a real IQ test, and it makes yo9u wade through 15,000 ads before it gives you your results.
Take a Free IQ Test.
Take a Free IQ Test.
My 2nd choice
Your Personality Profile |
 You are dreamy, peaceful, and young at heart. Optimistic and caring, you tend to see the best in people. You tend to be always smiling - and making others smile. You are shy and intelligent... and a very hard worker. You're also funny, but many people don't see your funny side. Your subtle dry humor leaves your close friends in stitches. |
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Shortest Personality Quiz
Your Personality Profile |
 You are dependable, popular, and observant. Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness. In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do. You are unique, creative, and expressive. You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while. And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways charming! |
Color Quiz
 | Bobbi+Jo took the free ColorQuiz.com personality test! "Needs a peaceful environment. Wants release from ..."
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Here are all the results, but you can click above to take the quiz yourself!
Bobbi Jo's Existing Situation
This represents a barrier between the compensatory colors which precede it and the remaining colors.
Bobbi Jo's Stress Sources
Wishes to be independent, unhampered, and free from any limitation or restriction, other than those which she imposes of herself or by her own choice and decision.
Bobbi Jo's Restrained Characteristics
Clings to her belief that her hopes and ideas are realistic, but needs encouragement and reassurance. Applies very exacting standards to her choice of a partner and wants guarantees against loss or disappointment.
Becomes distressed when her needs or desires are misunderstood and feels that she has no one to turn to or rely on. Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense.
Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity.
Bobbi Jo's Desired Objective
Needs a peaceful environment. Wants release from stress, and freedom from conflicts or disagreement. Takes pains to control the situation and its problems by proceeding cautiously. Has sensitivity of feeling and a fine eye for detail.
Bobbi Jo's Actual Problem
Does not wish to be involved in differences of opinion, contention or argument, preferring to be left in peace.
19 Minutes
I just finished "19 Minutes," by Jodi Picoult. Almost everyone I know says that "19 Minutes" say that it is their favorite Picoult book.
I enjoyed it. I thought it was really good. However, I don't think it was my favorite. There were too many plot issues... the whole plot about the older brother who got killed by the drunk driver.... so? The only way I can see that that helped was to give the mom a sympathetic reason to not go through her son's room to be aware of the guns and stuff.
Anywho. A good read - you'll like it... much better than Mercy and Change of Heart, but I like The Tenth Circle and Plain Truth better...
I enjoyed it. I thought it was really good. However, I don't think it was my favorite. There were too many plot issues... the whole plot about the older brother who got killed by the drunk driver.... so? The only way I can see that that helped was to give the mom a sympathetic reason to not go through her son's room to be aware of the guns and stuff.
Anywho. A good read - you'll like it... much better than Mercy and Change of Heart, but I like The Tenth Circle and Plain Truth better...
Mamma Mia
I think Mamma Mia is one of my all time favorite shows. It really truly is the music that makes it so good. The story itself is far fetched but cute - and I really like how it is just as much about the mom (Donna) as the daughter (Sophie).
I just found out that they are making a movie. I don't really know how it will translate to the big screen - so many of the musical numbers barely work, but do, because it is on the stage... but I am still excited...
I am most excited about Amanda Seyfried as Sophie and Julie Walters as Rosie. Amanda plays Sarah Hendrickson in Big Love, and Julie Walters is Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter movies.
They cast Christine Baranski (Chicago, Grinch) as Tanya... I really like her as an actress, but not who I would picture in the role... every time I see the musical I picture Kim Cattrell (Sex and the City).
Here's the cast:
(Credited cast)
Colin Firth ... Harry Bright
Meryl Streep ... Donna
Pierce Brosnan ... Sam Carmichael
Amanda Seyfried ... Sophie
Dominic Cooper ... Sky
Stellan Skarsgård ... Bill
Julie Walters ... Rosie
Christine Baranski ... Tanya
I just found out that they are making a movie. I don't really know how it will translate to the big screen - so many of the musical numbers barely work, but do, because it is on the stage... but I am still excited...
I am most excited about Amanda Seyfried as Sophie and Julie Walters as Rosie. Amanda plays Sarah Hendrickson in Big Love, and Julie Walters is Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter movies.
They cast Christine Baranski (Chicago, Grinch) as Tanya... I really like her as an actress, but not who I would picture in the role... every time I see the musical I picture Kim Cattrell (Sex and the City).
Here's the cast:
(Credited cast)
Colin Firth ... Harry Bright
Meryl Streep ... Donna
Pierce Brosnan ... Sam Carmichael
Amanda Seyfried ... Sophie
Dominic Cooper ... Sky
Stellan Skarsgård ... Bill
Julie Walters ... Rosie
Christine Baranski ... Tanya
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
2008 - 2009 Broadway Series at OCPAC
10 for Tuesday - 10 reasons to be excited about next season at the Orange County Performing Arts Center!
1) The Color Purple (regular season) in November
2) Cats (Curtain Call add on) in December
3) Stomp (Curtain Call add on) in January
4) Avenue Q (regular season) in March in April
5) The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands (Curtain Call add on) in April
6) Grease (regular season) April in May in June
7) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (regular season) in July
8) Fiddler on the Roof (regular season) in August
9) Legally Blonde (regular season) in September
10) The fact that there are 9 shows again instead of 7, like the 2007 - 2008 season!
1) The Color Purple (regular season) in November
2) Cats (Curtain Call add on) in December
3) Stomp (Curtain Call add on) in January
4) Avenue Q (regular season) in March in April
5) The Rat Pack - Live at the Sands (Curtain Call add on) in April
6) Grease (regular season) April in May in June
7) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (regular season) in July
8) Fiddler on the Roof (regular season) in August
9) Legally Blonde (regular season) in September
10) The fact that there are 9 shows again instead of 7, like the 2007 - 2008 season!