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.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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.
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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!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Reading
I love to read. So much. Too much, maybe. When I read a book, I get totally absorbed in it. I don't understand NOT liking to read.
I am reading a book called "Change of Heart" - Jodi Picoult's newest one. So far, eh, I don't know. I am way at the beginning, still, (page 80 of 400 and something...) but there are these things happening that suggest that there may be supernatural things occurring... now, I don't mind reading supernatural books, but it seems to be a little off putting in her novel, because thats not what she usually writes.
Plus, I am not sure if I am crazy about the message her book might be leading up...
On the other hand, it could be that there is a logical explanation for everything that is happening and I just haven't figured it out yet. We shall just have to wait and see.
Which to me, is the best part of books!
I am reading a book called "Change of Heart" - Jodi Picoult's newest one. So far, eh, I don't know. I am way at the beginning, still, (page 80 of 400 and something...) but there are these things happening that suggest that there may be supernatural things occurring... now, I don't mind reading supernatural books, but it seems to be a little off putting in her novel, because thats not what she usually writes.
Plus, I am not sure if I am crazy about the message her book might be leading up...
On the other hand, it could be that there is a logical explanation for everything that is happening and I just haven't figured it out yet. We shall just have to wait and see.
Which to me, is the best part of books!
Friday, March 21, 2008
The Sims 3
The Sims 3 is on the horizon!
It is coming in 2009, and it has some definite features that I am way excited about - namely - the fact that you are playing in a whole neighborhood rather than one household at a time, so your Sims can stroll out of the house, down the street, to the park, or into a coffee shop without loading new lots constantly.
Also, I am excited about how we will be able to create our Sims personalities. In Sims 2, you were given 25 "points" that you could use to create your Sims personality, distributing them among 5 personality "bars" (sloppy-neat, shy-outgoing, lazy-active, serious-fun, and grouchy-nice) - with each bar having the possibility of 10 points max. The way you distributed your points gave your sim a personality.
The creators of Sims 3 noticed that in the real world, when people classify themselves, they do so by character traits - so when creating your sims personalities, you will have a list of 80 some odd character traits (lazy, clumsy, genius, family oriented, etc.) and you will pick 5 to describe your sim. This should really make sims customizable!
I am pretty excited. This is my favorite article so far.
There is also lots of information at Snooty Sims.
It is coming in 2009, and it has some definite features that I am way excited about - namely - the fact that you are playing in a whole neighborhood rather than one household at a time, so your Sims can stroll out of the house, down the street, to the park, or into a coffee shop without loading new lots constantly.
Also, I am excited about how we will be able to create our Sims personalities. In Sims 2, you were given 25 "points" that you could use to create your Sims personality, distributing them among 5 personality "bars" (sloppy-neat, shy-outgoing, lazy-active, serious-fun, and grouchy-nice) - with each bar having the possibility of 10 points max. The way you distributed your points gave your sim a personality.
The creators of Sims 3 noticed that in the real world, when people classify themselves, they do so by character traits - so when creating your sims personalities, you will have a list of 80 some odd character traits (lazy, clumsy, genius, family oriented, etc.) and you will pick 5 to describe your sim. This should really make sims customizable!
I am pretty excited. This is my favorite article so far.
There is also lots of information at Snooty Sims.
Newsies on Stage
I am watching Newsies right now, while working on report cards - you know, a little background noise and all, and I was just thinking again about how much I would LOVE to see a stage version of this - with a little tweaking - I've always believed that Newsies could be a huge hit on stage - like a new Oliver! or Annie. Seriously, it has some great songs, a good story, family appeal - it could be totally awesome!
So I decided to take a break and google to see if Disney telepathically read my thoughts ( like it does so often for many of its brilliant ideas that I also thought up)
... and sure enough, I found this Nov. 2007 article that says, way down, at the very end:
Other upcoming Menken projects include "working with Tim Rice on King David, a stage musical of 'Newsies' [also 1992], and a couple of new movie musicals with Stephen Schwartz. There's a whole agenda of what I want to do."
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH Could it possibly be true? This could be a dream come true for me! Seriously, I'd probably fly out to New York to see it before it started its National Tour.
Also, I found this about it on wikipedia:
Stage Adaptation
Music Theater International is currently working on a stage adaptation of Newsies. In an e-mail response to a question, an MTI employee stated that "at this time, the performance rights to NEWSIES are still not available and a release date has not been set, although we are hopeful that a stage adaptation might finally be available sometime in 2008-2009".
So I decided to take a break and google to see if Disney telepathically read my thoughts ( like it does so often for many of its brilliant ideas that I also thought up)
... and sure enough, I found this Nov. 2007 article that says, way down, at the very end:
Other upcoming Menken projects include "working with Tim Rice on King David, a stage musical of 'Newsies' [also 1992], and a couple of new movie musicals with Stephen Schwartz. There's a whole agenda of what I want to do."
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH Could it possibly be true? This could be a dream come true for me! Seriously, I'd probably fly out to New York to see it before it started its National Tour.
Also, I found this about it on wikipedia:
Stage Adaptation
Music Theater International is currently working on a stage adaptation of Newsies. In an e-mail response to a question, an MTI employee stated that "at this time, the performance rights to NEWSIES are still not available and a release date has not been set, although we are hopeful that a stage adaptation might finally be available sometime in 2008-2009".
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Stresses
Top Ten Things I've been stressed about lately...
1) Not getting my top ten out on Tuesday
2) My field trip (stressful, but fun! It went really well...)
3) The walk through. Don't ask. I hate them. I have always hated them, and I always spend the next few months feeling like a shitty teacher.
4) Report Cards. I have to get them done. This weekend.
5) Grading my students writing. I have to get it done. This weekend. Before I can do report cards.
6) Student Led Conferences. I feel so unprepared this time around.
7) The writing portion of student led conferences. I feel like I have spent too much time on reading and science that my writing instruction has been really weak this year.
8) Not practicing or writing as much as I had hoped I would (Not working on my personal goals).
9) Not helping Grant as much as I should around the house.
10) This crazy dream I had. Seriously, you'd have had me committed. Maybe I should have my self committed.
Wednesday. Most of this will be over by Wednesday. My last conference is on Wednesday. I can make it to Wednesday....
1) Not getting my top ten out on Tuesday
2) My field trip (stressful, but fun! It went really well...)
3) The walk through. Don't ask. I hate them. I have always hated them, and I always spend the next few months feeling like a shitty teacher.
4) Report Cards. I have to get them done. This weekend.
5) Grading my students writing. I have to get it done. This weekend. Before I can do report cards.
6) Student Led Conferences. I feel so unprepared this time around.
7) The writing portion of student led conferences. I feel like I have spent too much time on reading and science that my writing instruction has been really weak this year.
8) Not practicing or writing as much as I had hoped I would (Not working on my personal goals).
9) Not helping Grant as much as I should around the house.
10) This crazy dream I had. Seriously, you'd have had me committed. Maybe I should have my self committed.
Wednesday. Most of this will be over by Wednesday. My last conference is on Wednesday. I can make it to Wednesday....
Friday, March 14, 2008
My boyfriend's back!
My boyfriend has moved back in to the family room. And my boyfriend's better than ever.
Our new Tivo records in HD. It can record two channels at a time. Plus, it can access all of the shows on our old, 300 hour Tivo upstairs, so we can actually record 3 shows at once (if needed) and access all the programs (from upstairs or downstairs) on our spiffy new Tivo that is connected to our big TV.
I must credit Miranda from Sex and the City for being the first to call Tivo her boyfriend. I so understand.
I love my TV. I love my Tivo. I fully admit it.
Our new Tivo records in HD. It can record two channels at a time. Plus, it can access all of the shows on our old, 300 hour Tivo upstairs, so we can actually record 3 shows at once (if needed) and access all the programs (from upstairs or downstairs) on our spiffy new Tivo that is connected to our big TV.
I must credit Miranda from Sex and the City for being the first to call Tivo her boyfriend. I so understand.
I love my TV. I love my Tivo. I fully admit it.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Finally! Seriously, they should have done this for books 4, 5, and 6, too. And possibly book 3.
I hope someone makes a TV series out of it. 2 seasons. 24 48 minute episodes. Or as many as it takes to tell the story full, completely, and accurately.
Here is the story:
After months of rumors, Warner Bros. and the producers of the massively successful movies will announce Thursday that they plan to split "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," J.K. Rowling's seventh and final "Potter" novel, into two blockbuster films -- one to be released in November 2010 and the second in May 2011.
The films will be titled, simply, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II," according to producer David Heyman. Director David Yates, who returned for his second tour of Potter duty with "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and is quite popular with the cast, will direct both "Deathly Hallows" films, which will be filmed concurrently. Screenwriter Steve Kloves also returns and, by completion of the franchise, will have written seven of the eight films.
I hope someone makes a TV series out of it. 2 seasons. 24 48 minute episodes. Or as many as it takes to tell the story full, completely, and accurately.
Here is the story:
'Deathly Hallows' films are scheduled to be released in November 2010 and May 2011.
WATFORD, England -- It's official: Eight will be the magic number for the "Harry Potter" film franchise.After months of rumors, Warner Bros. and the producers of the massively successful movies will announce Thursday that they plan to split "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," J.K. Rowling's seventh and final "Potter" novel, into two blockbuster films -- one to be released in November 2010 and the second in May 2011.
The films will be titled, simply, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II," according to producer David Heyman. Director David Yates, who returned for his second tour of Potter duty with "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and is quite popular with the cast, will direct both "Deathly Hallows" films, which will be filmed concurrently. Screenwriter Steve Kloves also returns and, by completion of the franchise, will have written seven of the eight films.