Holiday Let Down

Well, we didn't see our friends for the holiday. We were hugely disappointed. The kids got sick so they didn't visit anyone but their family (my boss also appears to have contracted the same illness over the Holiday). Our friend said she's become a workaholic with the book and that that was another reason they didn't go out. Maybe next time. I'd like to get with them and go to D.C. again. I guess time will tell.

My youngest has found a great new toy: a large cardboard box. I'm inclined to believe that every child should have a toy as great as a box. How could anyone want anything better then a box. It's the perfect gift idea. It becomes anything and everything you could want. Now we don't know how we're going to top it for Christmas. Where do we go from here?

I can't believe they're making a movie of Eragon! What an incredible book to turn into a movie. Now I'm interested in finding out if all the books in the series will be included in the movie or if more movies are on the way. As one can tell, I have yet to see the film.

I haven't listened to much on my mp3 player lately. I have several books to listen to at work but just haven't brought it. I think tonight, if I have time, I'll load some books onto it for tomorrow. It works out nicely when I'm passing medication to have an ear pierce in one ear and listen to a book or background music. The only problem with a book is that I only catch about half of what I hear. I've given up on the different self help books out there. As I tried to listen to them they seemed to be the same junk repeated in a different way. I never read/listened to any of them before getting the mp3 player. I found them to be easily obtained because thousands of people write as well as read/listen to them. So, I figured what the heck I'll listen. What a load of crap! Thankfully I didn't have to waste any money on them. If I were unscrupulous I'd start writing self help books myself and make a fortune. These people are robbing those looking for help blind. But then again, that's just my opinion. And who am I but a health care provider who deals with individuals personal problems on a daily basis?

I have more music to choose from than I know what to do with. It's just being able to fight my way onto the computer to get to it. I'm either going to have to commandeer my eldest's computer for it or put one together for the sole purpose of transferring mp3's. The latter might not be a bad idea. I could even have a player installed on it to play the mp3's if I want. Hmmm, not a bad idea. I'll have to think about it and do a little research into it. I'll let you know what I decide and how it turns out if I try it.

Best.

The holiday season

The holidays are getting ready to run us over once again. There was a time when this time of year brought out the best in everyone. Now a days it only seems to bring out the worst. I used (I hate using this word) to love this time of year. I guess as I get older I turn more and more into a Scrooge. I liked making/buying gifts for everyone and getting things from people. I can't go near a store the closer we get to Christmas for fear of killing someone. I honestly believe it has to do with the area I live in. When we lived in Raleigh we went shopping on Black Friday and had a blast. Everyone was so friendly and cheerful. Here people would kill each other for a discount. They get very mean and rude. I've taken to letting my wife do the last minute/discount shopping and I come up with homemade items. I don't get along well with others (which is funny seeing as I'm a Nurse). Then my family is a bit insane (as if they're all not). So, I'll run around like a chicken with it's head chopped off and try to make my rounds to different family member's house/party/dinner or whatever is going on.

In other news: Our friend is coming up for Thanksgiving so we get to spend time with all of them. Can't wait to see everyone again. I think it will be a better time as no one will be constrained by work and such. That way the time we spend together with be relaxed and we'll be able to talk freely, without worrying about the time. I always get like a little kid when we plan on spending time with them. I'm get so excited I can't sit still. Then I start to ramble, as if that's not obvious!

I'm having trouble finding a program to add light to my Halloween video. I need something like Photoshop for video. Any help/ideas? I haven't worked with touching up video so I don't know where to look/begin. It would be great to be able to see something more than just a flame floating in the air and my face appearing under it. I know I'm going to have to do another video of my fire eating as it was only me "kissing the flame" and it's very jerky as my wife had a difficult time finding me in the view finder. I still want another video of me actually eating the flame. I'll have to come up with some sort of routine for that one.

Enough for now.

Best.

Halloween Party

Went to a halloween party last Saturday. The theme was Creepy Carnival. I was a fire eater/breather. It was too windy to breath fire but the fire eating was a hit. My wife tried to film it, but it was dark and just didn't turn out. It was one of those things were you couldn't really see my face, just this floating flame. We'll have to try again, if it works I'll try to post it.

I've been cutting up trees that have fallen on my families property. You never know how much work is involved until you start.

I need to change the brakes and rotors on the car to get it inspected. The only problem with that is I need to remove them so I can trade them in as they're still under warranty. I just did this a little over a year ago. I think it might be because my mother-in-law has been driving the car. It's nothing terrible, she is just one of those drivers that was taught to drive with one foot on the gas and one on the brake.

Ah, the things of daily living. Aren't they just great. Life goes on whether we want them to or not.

Another thing, I mentioned that a friend was getting her book published. She now has a definitive name for her book. It's called WICKED LOVELY. It's due out in June '07 I believe. I've read the draft and can say, it's a wonderful book. If you get the chance check it out. Until then, check out her sight. I linked it to the book title. Very cool sight. If your a writer she has incredible links, if your not the site in of itself is killer. The name's Melissa Marr, write it down. She is going to be HUGE. The book is young adult, but it's still an excellent read. Don't miss it.

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