Jan. 25th...
I don't often talk about lay overs for some reason. Maybe b/c its old hat to me, or I don't think people want to hear about my jet-setting all over the states. You might be jealous of me when I wake up at 2 AM Denver time in Atlanta and the shower in your room just won't turn on. But because its so early you don't want to change rooms just to take a shower, so you deal with the prospect of flying from ATL-DEN, and then DEN-SEA (Seattle) without a shower. But on the way to SEA, a child decides to throw up on you instead of their parent. By the time you get to your favorite hotel in SEA to shower and change into pjs and watch endless T.V., the key to your room just doesn't seem to work. So, you haul your 5 bags and your stinkin body back to the front desk and wait in line just to get a workable key!
Mind you this has never happened all in one day, but it has all happened!
So, I will tell you about my lay over today! It is a fine day with no mishaps to speak of, yet (we are in DEN getting the stinky de-icing fluid splashed on the fuselage). We are off to Salt Lake City. It is one of my favorite lay overs! I like the city in the winter, as it looks snowy and magical. The hotel is nice, a Red Lion, right downtown. The shampoo and conditioner are from Bath & Body Works (it's the little things, really).
But the best part of a long SLC lay over? A little place called Brewvies! It is a wondrous joint located directly behind our hotel. It joins pool tables, restaurant, bar, and a 2nd run movie theater all in one. Every time I get the same old thing... Movie, cheeseburger, root beer (or real beer, if I am not leaving that day) for a whopping 8 bucks! You really can't beat it! I have spent 10 hours at Brewvies all in one day! Mondays are free pool days, so we saw a movie and ate lunch, then played pool, drank pitchers of 3.2 beer, and had dinner with the crew until 10 PM! What a great day!
Today, the plan is to see Yes Man and eat chicken fingers with iced tea. I thought I should mix it up a bit.
Jan. 26th...
Well, today is day 3 of the trip and I just thought I would continue this post with the excitement of this morning.
Yes man was hilarious, by the way, and a really good movie. It will be one to buy, once it comes out!
Today, like any other day we went through security with ease, hopped on the plane, boarded, de-iced (again), made it to Denver to run to the next plane and board it once again. Well, we just have a fairly simple but lengthy turn to Atlanta and we are full. It was a hectic boarding and then turned wild.
A very well dressed business man began screaming at one flight attendant and then the other. I was minding my business in the back, setting up the carts, when I heard the yelling. He is holding everyone up while FA 2 is trying to calm him down. It was all over the stupid fact that there's just not enough room for bags. I called the captain to inform him of the commotion, just in case it escalated. The pilots talked it over and called back to tell us he would be escorted off the plane. Yeah, you don't mess with the flight attendants in a threatening way, or you are gone. A customer service someone took him to the front to speak to the 2 pilots. It was a good 3 minute conversation with arms waiving and everyone all red-faced. He stomped back to get his bags, and in the jet way there began another screaming match between the CA and passenger! Once the other passengers realized what happened they burst out in applause and cheers! It is nice to know they would have had our back if something had happened mid-flight.
So, no, I haven't had the throw up on me today (yet) and I took a nice hot shower and the evening at Brewvies was fun as always, but nothing beats an ass on board getting the boot!!!
Have a good day!
P.S. Go to www.brewvies.com, it has all the info, if you are in SLC or just call 801-355-5500 just to hear the movies of the week and the hilarous guy explain them. It is worth 5 minutes of your day!
26 January, 2009
19 January, 2009
book and movie review and HAPPY OBAMA DAY!!!
Well, I think its time for a book and movie review! I haven't done one in a while, and I am sure you have been waiting patiently. Good for you.
I recently read Chocolat by Joann Harris. It is the very same Chocolat as the film starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche. The movie is really good, but the book is even better. It explains more about the relationship of all the townspeople and why Vianne is the way she is.
I am currently in the middle of Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. It is a very well written book about a couple in the 50's living happy-go-lucky lives, but they are just miserable on the inside. It isn't an uplifting book, just to warn you. The movie is out in some theaters now. I borrowed the book from Carly after rave reviews about the book and movie. I have watched lots of specials about the movie and cannot wait to see it. Anything to bring Kate and Leo back together is fine by me!
I have two more books just waiting to be read after R.R. I have been dieing to read the memoirs of Julie Andrews and the book Darkly Dreaming Dexter, which spawned my new favorite show Dexter on Showtime. Apparently I will be reading the Time Travelers Wife after all those. Carly said I should read it and I guess I will take her word for it.
As for movies, I have been watching tons of black and whites, and quite a few with my fav, Katherine Hepburn. The best of the movies recently was by far 12 Angry Men. Its about jurors making their decisions to send a man to the electric chair. It is set in one room for an hour and a half and is fantastic. I have also seen Adam's Rib, Holiday and Stage Door (all with Miss. Hepburn), His Girl Friday, Marnie (ok, not B&W, but very good), and Tropic Thunder. The latter is quite a different type than the rest and was not even worth a second glance. Yes, Robert Downey, Jr. was amazing as a crazy afro-actor, but the rest of the movie was a waste of my time. Back to the B&Ws, they are all highly recommended and very witty.
As for Obama, even if you don't agree with his views and you didn't vote for him I hope you can agree what an amazing step for America this is. I hope you are proud of the giant transformation the nation has gone through in just the last 150 years (if not the last 40 years). I can finally say, truthfully, that I am proud to be an American. GObama!!! And may Bush be Bashed!!!
P.S. Please google lego-bama, its sweet.
I recently read Chocolat by Joann Harris. It is the very same Chocolat as the film starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche. The movie is really good, but the book is even better. It explains more about the relationship of all the townspeople and why Vianne is the way she is.
I am currently in the middle of Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. It is a very well written book about a couple in the 50's living happy-go-lucky lives, but they are just miserable on the inside. It isn't an uplifting book, just to warn you. The movie is out in some theaters now. I borrowed the book from Carly after rave reviews about the book and movie. I have watched lots of specials about the movie and cannot wait to see it. Anything to bring Kate and Leo back together is fine by me!
I have two more books just waiting to be read after R.R. I have been dieing to read the memoirs of Julie Andrews and the book Darkly Dreaming Dexter, which spawned my new favorite show Dexter on Showtime. Apparently I will be reading the Time Travelers Wife after all those. Carly said I should read it and I guess I will take her word for it.
As for movies, I have been watching tons of black and whites, and quite a few with my fav, Katherine Hepburn. The best of the movies recently was by far 12 Angry Men. Its about jurors making their decisions to send a man to the electric chair. It is set in one room for an hour and a half and is fantastic. I have also seen Adam's Rib, Holiday and Stage Door (all with Miss. Hepburn), His Girl Friday, Marnie (ok, not B&W, but very good), and Tropic Thunder. The latter is quite a different type than the rest and was not even worth a second glance. Yes, Robert Downey, Jr. was amazing as a crazy afro-actor, but the rest of the movie was a waste of my time. Back to the B&Ws, they are all highly recommended and very witty.
As for Obama, even if you don't agree with his views and you didn't vote for him I hope you can agree what an amazing step for America this is. I hope you are proud of the giant transformation the nation has gone through in just the last 150 years (if not the last 40 years). I can finally say, truthfully, that I am proud to be an American. GObama!!! And may Bush be Bashed!!!
P.S. Please google lego-bama, its sweet.
14 January, 2009
yes, it's true...
we have officially lost our free cable :(
When we moved in, 6 months ago (I know, it's really been six months now), we had the Comcast guy come to hook up our internet. With it being such an old house, it wasn't even cable ready, so he hooked us up and told us not to give his real name, just in case. Oh, we weren't going to tell anyone!!
Well, during one of the really horrible wind storms lately, the cable was knocked out completely. Another Comcast dude was in the area to fix the cable and I am sure he turned off our service, once he say it was free. Oh well, we had it great for almost 6 months and it was wonderful.
Oh, I meant to post the photos of our new furniture, so here...
Ok, so I was watching something on the history channel about the prohibition and apparently "Booze is Back!"
Ok and this is our new coffee table!
05 January, 2009
yup. 4 more to go...
I flew into Fargo, ND today and it is a winter wonderland. There are no mountains, no trees and not a whole lot to look at really, but it is all white and lovely. Deer, open space, and many beautiful views of the horizon.
I now have been to North Dakota and it was thrilling :)
I have only 4 states to visit now! Alabama, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Mississippi!
While writing this, I thought I still had 5 states and boy was I wrong. I already hit up Idaho earlier this year when we began flying to Boise and it really is beautiful up there.
I guess I better get myself down south and to stupid West Virginia (sorry)!
I now have been to North Dakota and it was thrilling :)
I have only 4 states to visit now! Alabama, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Mississippi!
While writing this, I thought I still had 5 states and boy was I wrong. I already hit up Idaho earlier this year when we began flying to Boise and it really is beautiful up there.
I guess I better get myself down south and to stupid West Virginia (sorry)!
02 January, 2009
new year
Well, its a new year and a fresh start! 2008 was such a great year and I am just not sure 2009 can even compete. Although, we had a ridiculously busy year filled with firsts for Tony and I.
I am going to go ahead and copy Kirsten and Nic's blog idea about reporting the events of 2008 (be it good, or bad), so enjoy...
* The biggest and best event of the year was the wedding! Most of our wonderful family and friends came to see us get hitched. It was a bang up party and a packed weekend.
* even better than the wedding itself is the fact that I got to marry my best friend! It only took us 6 years, but tony is finally my HUSBAND! It is still strange to call him that, but I just love it.
* we closed on our very first house on July 22nd. It took a full year to come about, but OUR small, old, 800 sq ft home is just what we wanted.
* Greta the Jetta (I just named her!). My old whitey was going to die or need 2400 bucks worth of fixing, so we sold it for $1000 and bought my loverly VW.
* my birthday trip to Yellowstone National Park with Tony, Carly, and Matt. 4 days of hiking and beautiful scenery with 3 full nights in one hotel (that's a lot for me!)
* Tony and I moved in with his dad for 4 months, although it was rough, we saved enough money to pay off debt, but some in the bank and raise our credit enough to get the house!
* we bought a beautiful, new, HUGE flat screen tv. Thanks to anyone who gave us cash for the wedding, it went for a good cause.
* grown-up furniture. Our bedroom looks like a page out of the west elm catalog, and its just so beautiful. Not only did the bedroom get a make over, but Tony surprised me with new living room furniture last week! I love recession sales! New coffee table and media stand - 40% off! Wow! He did good!
* just two nights ago, on the 31st, the last day of the year, Tony's sister, Monica, went into labor and delivered a little boy, Aiden. He is super cute and tiny! It was quite a surprise to me since I was outta town. Yeah for another nephew (now there are 5!)
* Thanksgiving! Its always a favorite. We were all working on the actual day, so we had a huge dinner on Wednesday. Carly, Matt, Tony, Faith France, and I made a lovely feast. The next day Faith, Carly and I flew to Indy for a lay over and spent Thanksgiving watching Australia!
* Xmas eve was good fun at my aunt Sharon's house with the whole family plus Matt. Dinner, drinking and games. We met a few days later at the bowling alley for my cousin, David, going back to LA. Tony, as incredible as he is, scored a 243!
* Planning the wedding sure took over my entire year. It was sooo fun, but I think I am glad to be back to real life.
* Frontier Airlines filed for bankruptcy and we all lost wages. Our garage flooded, 2 car break-ins, and one dead car battery. Boy those kept us on our toes!
* I saw some really amazing movies this year; Dark Knight, Australia, Benjamin Button, Bond, Indiana Jones, Sex and the City, Twilight, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall!
* I know its 2009, but my great friend, Kirsten, and her husband are having their first child today. Her name is Daphne, and I can't wait to meet her. I have been following her process since I found out they were having the baby. Congrats!
* Being able to spend some time with so many wonderful friends and family the weekend of the wedding. They came from all over the States, Mexico, and Norway!
* How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Big Love, Law & Order: SVU, & Dexter kept me absolutely entertained.
* A special thanks to Obama, stock market, Katy Perry, Conan O'Brian, the Olympics, & the Election for keeping us all in conversation!
* Tony and I had great health throughout the whole year. We still have jobs, even if we aren't happy with them. We have a wonderful home and much love in our lives. Go 2008!
I hope you all had a wonderful year and the next one is even better! Happy new year!
I am going to go ahead and copy Kirsten and Nic's blog idea about reporting the events of 2008 (be it good, or bad), so enjoy...
* The biggest and best event of the year was the wedding! Most of our wonderful family and friends came to see us get hitched. It was a bang up party and a packed weekend.
* even better than the wedding itself is the fact that I got to marry my best friend! It only took us 6 years, but tony is finally my HUSBAND! It is still strange to call him that, but I just love it.
* we closed on our very first house on July 22nd. It took a full year to come about, but OUR small, old, 800 sq ft home is just what we wanted.
* Greta the Jetta (I just named her!). My old whitey was going to die or need 2400 bucks worth of fixing, so we sold it for $1000 and bought my loverly VW.
* my birthday trip to Yellowstone National Park with Tony, Carly, and Matt. 4 days of hiking and beautiful scenery with 3 full nights in one hotel (that's a lot for me!)
* Tony and I moved in with his dad for 4 months, although it was rough, we saved enough money to pay off debt, but some in the bank and raise our credit enough to get the house!
* we bought a beautiful, new, HUGE flat screen tv. Thanks to anyone who gave us cash for the wedding, it went for a good cause.
* grown-up furniture. Our bedroom looks like a page out of the west elm catalog, and its just so beautiful. Not only did the bedroom get a make over, but Tony surprised me with new living room furniture last week! I love recession sales! New coffee table and media stand - 40% off! Wow! He did good!
* just two nights ago, on the 31st, the last day of the year, Tony's sister, Monica, went into labor and delivered a little boy, Aiden. He is super cute and tiny! It was quite a surprise to me since I was outta town. Yeah for another nephew (now there are 5!)
* Thanksgiving! Its always a favorite. We were all working on the actual day, so we had a huge dinner on Wednesday. Carly, Matt, Tony, Faith France, and I made a lovely feast. The next day Faith, Carly and I flew to Indy for a lay over and spent Thanksgiving watching Australia!
* Xmas eve was good fun at my aunt Sharon's house with the whole family plus Matt. Dinner, drinking and games. We met a few days later at the bowling alley for my cousin, David, going back to LA. Tony, as incredible as he is, scored a 243!
* Planning the wedding sure took over my entire year. It was sooo fun, but I think I am glad to be back to real life.
* Frontier Airlines filed for bankruptcy and we all lost wages. Our garage flooded, 2 car break-ins, and one dead car battery. Boy those kept us on our toes!
* I saw some really amazing movies this year; Dark Knight, Australia, Benjamin Button, Bond, Indiana Jones, Sex and the City, Twilight, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall!
* I know its 2009, but my great friend, Kirsten, and her husband are having their first child today. Her name is Daphne, and I can't wait to meet her. I have been following her process since I found out they were having the baby. Congrats!
* Being able to spend some time with so many wonderful friends and family the weekend of the wedding. They came from all over the States, Mexico, and Norway!
* How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Big Love, Law & Order: SVU, & Dexter kept me absolutely entertained.
* A special thanks to Obama, stock market, Katy Perry, Conan O'Brian, the Olympics, & the Election for keeping us all in conversation!
* Tony and I had great health throughout the whole year. We still have jobs, even if we aren't happy with them. We have a wonderful home and much love in our lives. Go 2008!
I hope you all had a wonderful year and the next one is even better! Happy new year!
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