Fridge vs. Freezer

I was going through some old pictures and I found this one that I had taken a long time ago.  I just went shopping at Costco and spent nearly $200 worth of groceries, mostly meat.  I tend to buy my fruits and veggies almost daily because I can't seem to keep things fresh for too long.  I thought it was crazy to see my fridge so sparse and my freezer crammed with food, I could barely close the door.  Why is there a pack of gum in the fridge?  I have no clue.  But I do see a bottle of vodka on the middle shelf and a bottle of wine and kahlua in the door.  They're not priorities, they just happen to be in there.

The Media can be a Royal Nuisance

It's that time again for another British royal wedding and indications of it are plastered everywhere; the Internet, magazine covers, newspapers, TV, etc.  The media stream is flooding the public with details of the dress, the ring, cake, guests, blah blah blah.  And, of course, businesses are going to bank on mock-up versions of their wedding details.  To be honest, I don't really care.  I just don't think it comes as a big surprise to anyone that they are getting married.   I think in most minds, we all thought, 'It's about time!'.  Don't get me wrong, I think they make a cute couple and I'm happy for them.  But unfortunately it's bittersweet timing.  More people are more concerned about economic hardships, the inflation of gas prices, the crisis in Libya, the aftermaths of Haiti and now Japan than they would about a wedding.  But on the upside of it even in the wake of global disasters and wars, there is still love and hope for a future.  There is something positive happening amidst all the negative that's saturating this world.  Like I said, it's bittersweet.

I had my thoughts that I believed I was the only one who felt blasé about this whole wedding ordeal but then I came across this article today in the Associated Press regarding this very thing.  I know it can't be easy being in the public eye especially for a milestone such as this.  But I think the media is making too much of a big deal out of this than it really is.  However, I give my congratulations to the young couple and I wish them all the best.  But let's just talk about something else, shall we?

Here is the link to the article I referred earlier: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_britain_royal_wedding_fatigue 

Excerpts of Christmas Music

I love Christmas music for the most part.  There are some songs I could definitely do without like anything Burl Ives and the Drummer Boy Song and its endless verses.  But nothing is more irritating than listening and singing along to my favorite Christmas music while shopping or grocery shopping.  I can't enjoy a song in its entirety.

"Just hear those sleigh bells jing-aling, ring ting ting-aling too.  Come on it's lovely---Lisa, Customer Service.  Lisa, Customer Service---snow is falling and friends are calling yoohoo.  Come on it's lovely weather for a---Lane 5 is open.  Lane 5 is now open---yap giddyap let's go...." (shaking head)

This has been a reenactment from last night's venture.  Why is it always on my favorite songs and not the Drummer Boy Song??