Look at this :
The producers of Wheel of Fortune, America’s most popular game show, have announced they are taping three weeks of shows at the Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie in North Texas!
Auditions!
Here’s your chance to be a contestant when Wheel tapes its shows in North Texas. The Wheelmobile is coming on May 20th and 21st to audition people for the show. Here’s the schedule:
Saturday, May 20
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
I'm totally doing it !! Wish me luck.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
FRIDAY (well, Saturday) FIVE
There used to be this internet phenomenon called 'The Friday Five' some girl started it and it even had it's own webpage. It lasted about 2 years until the girl got tired of doing it. The basic premise was that she would post 5 questions each Friday and everyone in blog world would answer them on their own blog. Bazillions of people did it. She closed it down in May 2004 but you can still find Friday 5's on blogs, message boards, etc. all over the internet. My sister decided to resurrect it on her blog this week with the following 5 questions that I have answered below. If you have a blog, look here or my sister's site every Friday for 5 new questions and let's start the trend again. If you don't have your own blog, please feel free to answer the questions in the comments of mine. Here we go :
1. What did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher. When I was younger, I wanted to get my doctorate in Math and someone said if I did that, I'd have to write a textbook, which seemed completley YUK at the time. But, I ended up doing what eveyone else was doing in the 80s, went for a business degree. That flopped and now, I am pursuing the teaching degree. No doctorate, but maybe a specialization in math.
2. What is your favorite computer game?
I play many different ones but none regularly. I guess I would have to say Civilization II. It is the one I played in college that really got me addicted. I don't think I have been that 'into' a computer game since then.
3. If they made a movie of your life, who would you want to play the part?
Hmmmm......I think Cameron Manheim would be best. She could represent my physical characteristics pretty well and I think she could play the Taurean in me.
4. What is your favorite ice cream?
Of all time, Haagen Daaz Chocolate Peanut Butter but you can't find it anymore. I'd say Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge, but I couldn't even tell you the last time I had it or even where a Baskin Robbins is......
5. And finally, what season finale are you most looking forward to? and which one are you dreading?
I'm looking forward to the season finale of ALIAS....and sadly, it is because it 'jumped the shark' for me last season and in the off season so I am just ready for it to be over. I'm sure it will be good at the end....but I'm done. Even though I am only taping it and watching it later, I think I am dreading the series finale of Will and Grace the most, just because I am really going to miss all of those actors....each one was phenominal.
OK - that's it....a long post but fun. Now, you answer these questions on your blog.....or answer in my comments if you don't have a blog.
1. What did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher. When I was younger, I wanted to get my doctorate in Math and someone said if I did that, I'd have to write a textbook, which seemed completley YUK at the time. But, I ended up doing what eveyone else was doing in the 80s, went for a business degree. That flopped and now, I am pursuing the teaching degree. No doctorate, but maybe a specialization in math.
2. What is your favorite computer game?
I play many different ones but none regularly. I guess I would have to say Civilization II. It is the one I played in college that really got me addicted. I don't think I have been that 'into' a computer game since then.
3. If they made a movie of your life, who would you want to play the part?
Hmmmm......I think Cameron Manheim would be best. She could represent my physical characteristics pretty well and I think she could play the Taurean in me.
4. What is your favorite ice cream?
Of all time, Haagen Daaz Chocolate Peanut Butter but you can't find it anymore. I'd say Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge, but I couldn't even tell you the last time I had it or even where a Baskin Robbins is......
5. And finally, what season finale are you most looking forward to? and which one are you dreading?
I'm looking forward to the season finale of ALIAS....and sadly, it is because it 'jumped the shark' for me last season and in the off season so I am just ready for it to be over. I'm sure it will be good at the end....but I'm done. Even though I am only taping it and watching it later, I think I am dreading the series finale of Will and Grace the most, just because I am really going to miss all of those actors....each one was phenominal.
OK - that's it....a long post but fun. Now, you answer these questions on your blog.....or answer in my comments if you don't have a blog.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Let the countdown begin......
20 days until I leave for Florida !! Hurray !!
So, I have been at my new job for three weeks now and I am feeling great about it. I miss everyone from my old job, some more than others, and I miss the supervisor type things I did over there but the opportunities here are everywhere. I am working in the same type of group as I was at the old job, just not as the supervisor. There are four people in my group that also used to work at my old company and several more in other departments that used to work there, so it is nice to see familiar faces every day.
The only downfall is the drive……25 miles each way. UGH ! It’s not really the gas or even the drive itself, it’s just that it makes my day so long…..thus, the “tired” message below. I plan to move over to this side of the metroplex when my lease is up at the end of August which will certainly help.
Plans for the weekend……No Frills Grill tonight, studying for exams and that’s about it….oh yeah, maybe a tattoo.
Ciao.
So, I have been at my new job for three weeks now and I am feeling great about it. I miss everyone from my old job, some more than others, and I miss the supervisor type things I did over there but the opportunities here are everywhere. I am working in the same type of group as I was at the old job, just not as the supervisor. There are four people in my group that also used to work at my old company and several more in other departments that used to work there, so it is nice to see familiar faces every day.
The only downfall is the drive……25 miles each way. UGH ! It’s not really the gas or even the drive itself, it’s just that it makes my day so long…..thus, the “tired” message below. I plan to move over to this side of the metroplex when my lease is up at the end of August which will certainly help.
Plans for the weekend……No Frills Grill tonight, studying for exams and that’s about it….oh yeah, maybe a tattoo.
Ciao.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Tired
I’m tired……I mean driving one-hour each way every day to work and then driving about an hour and a half two nights a week to get to school…..ugh. I’m just plain tired.
That is all.
That is all.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Maria Rodriguez
How do you solve a problem like Maria……
OK, so I’ve blogged about this before, but what would a new blog be without a reminder about the infamous Maria Rodriguez ?? Let’s begin with some photographs. Here are a couple of pictures of the space under the stairs that go up to my apartment and the front part of Maria's area. I personally consider the area under the stairs my area but apparently, Maria considers it part of her “yard”.
Yes, those are plastic flowers. Last year, she had a table under there. The apartment complex made her get rid of it. She has planted her own grass and added landscaping all around the entrance to her apartment patio. Now, let me say, before you think I am just a killjoy, I don’t care what she does around the entrance to her apartment. She can plant all the plastic flowers she wants but I do have a problem with the display under the stairs, because yes, I do consider that my territory. Also, will she ever sit out there under my stairs on that bench......NO !
I will keep you posted with more pictures of Maria’s space as it changes….and trust me, it will. ...it could have it's own blog. Sheesh.
OK, so I’ve blogged about this before, but what would a new blog be without a reminder about the infamous Maria Rodriguez ?? Let’s begin with some photographs. Here are a couple of pictures of the space under the stairs that go up to my apartment and the front part of Maria's area. I personally consider the area under the stairs my area but apparently, Maria considers it part of her “yard”.
Yes, those are plastic flowers. Last year, she had a table under there. The apartment complex made her get rid of it. She has planted her own grass and added landscaping all around the entrance to her apartment patio. Now, let me say, before you think I am just a killjoy, I don’t care what she does around the entrance to her apartment. She can plant all the plastic flowers she wants but I do have a problem with the display under the stairs, because yes, I do consider that my territory. Also, will she ever sit out there under my stairs on that bench......NO !
I will keep you posted with more pictures of Maria’s space as it changes….and trust me, it will. ...it could have it's own blog. Sheesh.
May days......
So, the month of May is upon me and it seems VERY busy. Here is my list so far :
May 8 – Psychology FINAL
May 10 – Speech FINAL
May 12 – Graduation
May 13 - Season's Birthday [edited to add this]
May 13 – Bev’s Birthday
May 17 – Courtney’s Birthday
May 18 – My birthday *the big 40*
May 25 – leave for Florida vacation
Whew……busy, busy. This month I graduate, turn 40 and go on a 9 day vacation……woo hoo !! All that's left is to get a tattoo !! It’s all good. ;)
May 8 – Psychology FINAL
May 10 – Speech FINAL
May 12 – Graduation
May 13 - Season's Birthday [edited to add this]
May 13 – Bev’s Birthday
May 17 – Courtney’s Birthday
May 18 – My birthday *the big 40*
May 25 – leave for Florida vacation
Whew……busy, busy. This month I graduate, turn 40 and go on a 9 day vacation……woo hoo !! All that's left is to get a tattoo !! It’s all good. ;)
Monday, May 01, 2006
Jimmy Buffett
So, how was Jimmy Buffett, you may be asking ….. it was awesome. I didn’t really get off of work as early as I had planned so we were getting there in the nick of time. The fun began when we were waiting in a traffic line to get to the parking lot. We had seen a young man selling t-shirts to the line only moments earlier when all of the sudden he was running behind our car [well, a few cars down] and was followed in HOT pursuit by two of Dallas’s finest brandishing their firearms. He dropped to the ground and was quickly subdued. Thank God…..damn t-shirt salesmen.
It took forever to get parked but it was free and we still made it into the venue in time. On the way, we passed the fire department putting out a car fire in the parking lot [I would have hated to be those people at the end of the concert] and many RVs and make-shift tailgate parties which I am sure had been in full swing all day. The ‘push’ thru the entry gate was only made more challenging as I tried to steer clear of a drunk man with no shirt……yuk ! Once inside we effortlessly made our way to a small 5 ft x 5 ft square piece of lawn real estate which we promptly claimed as our own and arranged our blankets and towels accordingly.
The concert was fun….all the favorites and some new stuff….Jimmy promptly mentioned that the odor of ‘smoke’ from the crowd made him wish he could join everyone in the audience. I would venture to say at least ½ the crowd was over 50 and there was sea of Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts and parrot-head hats worn by most. Many people that have no business dancing, let alone bumping and grinding….were at their worst and I wished that I had brought a camera to capture the eclectic mix of fans.
The evening ended around 11:15p after 2 or 3 encore performance and the lively crowd, still on their feet after more than 3 hours of Jimmy, finally began to stumble out toward their cars and I’m sure an almost certain DWI arrest. For me, with margaritas at $9.00 a pop, the evening was a non-alcoholic one and I am glad, because the entertainment in the crowd was worth the price of admission.
Fins to the left……fins to the right…….until next year.
It took forever to get parked but it was free and we still made it into the venue in time. On the way, we passed the fire department putting out a car fire in the parking lot [I would have hated to be those people at the end of the concert] and many RVs and make-shift tailgate parties which I am sure had been in full swing all day. The ‘push’ thru the entry gate was only made more challenging as I tried to steer clear of a drunk man with no shirt……yuk ! Once inside we effortlessly made our way to a small 5 ft x 5 ft square piece of lawn real estate which we promptly claimed as our own and arranged our blankets and towels accordingly.
The concert was fun….all the favorites and some new stuff….Jimmy promptly mentioned that the odor of ‘smoke’ from the crowd made him wish he could join everyone in the audience. I would venture to say at least ½ the crowd was over 50 and there was sea of Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts and parrot-head hats worn by most. Many people that have no business dancing, let alone bumping and grinding….were at their worst and I wished that I had brought a camera to capture the eclectic mix of fans.
The evening ended around 11:15p after 2 or 3 encore performance and the lively crowd, still on their feet after more than 3 hours of Jimmy, finally began to stumble out toward their cars and I’m sure an almost certain DWI arrest. For me, with margaritas at $9.00 a pop, the evening was a non-alcoholic one and I am glad, because the entertainment in the crowd was worth the price of admission.
Fins to the left……fins to the right…….until next year.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Another blog change......
I know you guys are getting sick of me changing blogs....but one of the things I did not like about xanga was that in order to comment on my blog you had to be a member of xanga. With this new blog that is not the case....EVERYONE can comment here. No membership required. So, this is the new place....bookmark it and I promise not to change again.
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