Its been a while...

Wow, Sure has been a while. Life has changed. In drastic ways, but I prefer not to blog about that, so lets find something else instead...

Its New Years Eve, and I have no plans. That's right, none. Prolly wont even end up ringing in the new year. But that's OK, I like my sleep anyway. I have, however, been trying to come up with an appropriate new years resolution. I think I might stick to this one "I resolve to live my life for myself. To stop caring about what other people think. To truly know and understand that I have only one life to live, and that I have to make the absolute most of it, and living it for other people just seems like a waste. I resolve to stand my ground, speak up, and be myself." How does that sound? I'm really sick of worrying about whether or not other people approve of my life choices. Its my life, I have made the choices I have for a reason. "I would tell you of the things they put me through. The pain I've been subjected to. But the lord himself would blush. Of the countless feasts laid at my feet, forbidden fruit for me to eat, but I think your pulse would start to rush. Now I'm not looking for the absolution. Or forgiveness for the things I do, But before we come to any conclusions, try walking in my shoes. Try walking in my shoes. You'll stumble in my footsteps. Keep the same appointments I've kept. If you try walking in my shoes. Try walking in my shoes..." Walking In My Shoes - Finger Eleven

I also have a new favorite movie. INCEPTION! My goodness that's a great movie. I saw it twice in the theatre when it came out, and bought it once it was released to video. I think I have watched it about 6 times since then, including once today. I love that movie.

Anyway, I sure hope to write again soon. Happy New Year Everyone! I hope the new year is an adventure!

Lessons I have learned in my 23 years of life

So. Its been a loooooong time since I blogged last and I figured I should fix that problem. so here goes, my list of life lessons. (And some rants)

1. Just because you said you would be friends forever in high school doesn't mean you should count on it. People change. Sometimes drastically.

2. Just because someone says that they love you doesn't mean they actually do. Actions speak much louder then words, so instead of listening, watch.

3. FOR THE LOVE OF (insert whatever deity you choose here), PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND DRIVE.

4. No man or woman is worth your tears and the one who is won't make you cry.

5. True family are the people you would still want to hang out with if you weren't connected by DNA.

6. Opinion is a matter of opinion. Try to remember that before you shove yours down someones throat.

7. Home is where the happiness is.

8. Trying to change someone can be like trying to change a potato into a monkey. Get together with someone because of who they are, not who you hope to change them to be.

9. Live like there is no tomorrow, love like you have never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching.

10. A silent shoulder to cry on means much more then unwelcome advice.

11. When you listen to someone REALLY listen, don't just wait for your turn to speak.

12. "You are not your F***ing Khakis" - Tyler Durdan (Ok, if you dont know who Tyler Durdan is, for goodness sake go out and rent Fight Club right now! Dont worry. I'll wait)

13. "The Sh*t you own ends up owning you" - Tyler Durdan

14. "Its just a couch" - Lester Burnham (Again, if you dont know who Lester Burnham is also rent American Beauty)

15. There will always be people telling you how to live your life, so either tune them out, or speak up and stand up.

16. If mother nature had intended us to fly she would have given us wings. But I guess anti-anxiety pills will just have to do...

17. Never, EVER lie to your kids. (yes this includes Santa Clause (Sorry kids)) when they find out the truth it will haunt you.

18. Life is not fair. Deal with it and move on instead of waisting time complaining about it.

19. Its just hair. Seriously. Im sick of watching these chicks on Americas Next Top Model start bawling because they got a hair cut. I just buzzed off three years worth of hair growth for the heck of it. If you get a makeover and look great afterwords stop crying over the loss of your hair. Its not a friend or relative and believe it or not it will grow back.

20. Make time for the people you love. You never know when they (or you) might be gone.

21. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can.

22. "What doesn't kill you only makes you stranger." - The Joker

23. Want to be loved and respected by your friends? If you are not already, maybe its time you got new friends.

So thats it. 23 lessons for 23 years. Hope you enjoyed it.

Birthday, Dog, Dragon Age, Deathnote.

I know it has been a looong time since I wrote in here. Busy I guess... So what is new...

Alex turned two years old on Monday! W00T! He is growing up so fast it is almost scary. He got lots of toys (mostly with wheels)(gee I wonder why...). Rob and I got Alex a dog (Bowzer the beagle). Alex seems to really like Bowzer. Actually he gave Bowzer a great big hug today, so thats good. Alex is really starting to pick up words fast now! He is even starting to put two words together! YAY!

Xmas is coming, and soon we will put up the tree! Prolly Dec. 1st. I already have some decorations up but I cant wait to put up the tree! I would really like to get a couple of wreaths for the doors this year. Our first xmas in our new home... So exciting!

We got poor Bowzer fixed. He had a rough night that night. He seems to be back to his old self again now though, which is good.

Started a new video game (that is totally addicting.) Dragon Age Orgins. So much fun to play! Highly reccomended!

Started reading through a book series that I picked up in Feb. Its a Manga series (Japanese animated book series) called Deathnote. Very cool series. I picked up the first book in the Airport when we went to Edmonton and then got the next 3 books. then we ordered the boxed set online. Turns out that was cheaper then ordering the remaining books one by one... So now my Brother in Law has the books I got in the airport (and he seems to be enjoying them) and I am re-reading the boxed set. Such a great series...

I just found out that not only are there books, but also an animated series (much like Hikaru No Go)(Which is by the same artist) but also 2 live action Deathnote movies!! *GRIN* Totally getting those now... SWEET. Now I am excited. I hope they are as good as the books are... Most of the time that is not the case (Take Twilight for example. Or Legend of the Seeker. the TV series based off of the sword of truth series. Totally ruined it.) but I still have hope. AWESOME.

Where did it go?

Do you remember shopping store etiquette? Especially in regards to children? I do. I remember when parents used to keep their children in line and out of other peoples space when they went shopping. I was in Wholesale today with my son Alex and I was in the checkout line. Alex was already in a bad mood (He doesnt really care for shopping. especcially close to supper time) and some woman was behind me in line with a boy I judged to be around 10 or 11 years old. Alex is only 23 months old. This boy came right up to Alex (Who was seated in the cart) and started making faces at him from inches away from his face. Lets just say that Alex and I were both unimpressed. The mother softly said something like "come here", not that the child listened to his mother. And when he didnt listen she didnt do anything else. This child continued to follow us bugging Alex and I both until we were a couple meters away from the checkout and his mother, at which point she demanded that he come back to her. WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?? I wish I would have said something to either the child or his mother. Something to her in regards to "Please keep your child in line. He is bothering us." and something to the child like "You know your mother called you over to her. I think you should listen to her." but I felt like to do so would be rude. Rude! Can you believe it?! When did things change? It used to be that the woman in question would feel embarassed and shamed and forcebly move her child back to her side. Or that at least the person being bothered would speak up, but now it seems like there is nothing wrong with letting your child(ren) run amok. I think from now on I will speak up to the parents of these children, rather then be driven crazy and have to rant not only to my husband, but on my blog.... AGH. I feel better now.

Excited!!!..... But then crushed

So I have been thinking for quite a while that our little Samus (Dog) needs a compainion dog. And I think Rob would prefer a puppy. I found a cute little puppy on the local SPCA website today and got all excited and called Rob, and then he got all excited! I called the SPCA and he was already spoken for. Not adopted yet, but spoken for... Dang. I left my name and number though, just in case the adoption should happen to fall through. I dont like how easily I get my hopes up, and how easy it is for them to be crushed... I think I will keep my eyes on the SPCA website though. If I check it often enough, one day we should get lucky. And what a great b-day gift a puppy would be for Alex! Alex loves Samus, and Samus loves Alex, and we love Samus too, but I think she gets lonely sometimes, and I think having a companion dog might be just what she needs to be happier.

Books Books Books.

A few books I have read recently:

The Twilight Series (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) by Stephenie Meyer:

These books are wonderful! My favorite books in the series are Twilight and Breaking Dawn. I bought Twilight around Xmas time last year and got so involved in the story I read it in a matter of days. I then went out and bought the second one which I also finished in days. Then the third and fourth ones. Also in days. I have re-read the series a few times already, and haven't fell out of love with the story or the characters yet. I was dissapointed in the movie though. Too much was changed.

The Mortal Instruments trilogy (City of bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass) by Cassandra Clare:

These books really pull you in. I could re-read this trilogy a few times a year I think. I bought City of Bones on a whim in a bookstore a while back, and I am sure glad I did. The plot of this trilogy is great and you really feel  like you know the characters in person. I leant the first book to my Mother in Law and she loved it. The one drawback to this trilogy is that I think these books are clearly geared towards girls.

My Boring Ass Life by Kevin Smith:

I wont deny that I think Kevin smith is a comic genius. From Clerks to Zack and Miri Make a Porno Kevin Smith has kept me lauging over and over again. I listen religiously to SModcast on my Ipod. I loved this book. Not only is it a diary of someone I greatly admire and respect, it also chronicles the making of one of my favorite movies "Catch and Release". I reccomend this book for anyone who enjoys Kevin Smith's movies or SModcast. If profanity offends you, this book is not for you.

Silent Bob Speaks by Kevin Smith:

Again, Kevin Smith made me ROTFLMAO. Excellent book. A hillarious collection of writings. I could prolly listen to KS all day long. Oh wait... I have. (when I first found out about SModcast I put ALL of the eppisodes up until that point on my Ipod and listened to all of them. For days. And nothing else. And Im telling you, it was worth it. I laughed sooo hard for soooo long. I recently put them ALL on my Ipod again to listen to them all again. Almost done. Cant wait for a new eppisode...

I have list of books that I will be reading. They will prolly take a a while...

TO READ:

Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay:

I am already most of the way through this book, and I have to say that I love it. I have laughed. I have cried. and I cant wait to see what happens next. This book has some beautiful moments in it. You really fall in love with the characters and you want to help them in their quest. The plot is amazing. I cant wait to finish this book so I can re-read it again.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy By J.R.R. Tolkien:

I have to confess that I am one of those people who hasnt read the LOTR trilogy yet. I have, however, seen the movies and loved them. I want to read the books to get the story the way Tolkien wrote it.

The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Gavriel Kay:

Rob recommended this book to me (he also recommended Tigana) and I look forward to reading it. Since I am loving Tigana I am sure that I will also love The Fionavar Tapestry as well.

If anyone wants to suggest a book to read let me know!

Lost time....

I seem to lose pieces of time when I find a game I really like. Rob and I used to spend hours playing Diablo II. Before we had Alex we would start in the morning on the weekend and realize sometime in the early afternnoon that we missed lunch. Later in the evening we would realize that we had missed supper, and in the wee hours of the morning we would finally find the time to sleep.

Lately I have been playing quite a bit of Oblivion (and loving it I might add), and losing even more of my spare time. I have played as many different classes of characters and beat the game a couple times, but the thrill of creating a new character keeps me coming back for more. We have the Shivering Isles expansion pack, and I cant get enough of playing in Sheogoraths realm. "Time for a celebration! Cheese for everyone! Wait. Cheese for no one. That can be just as much of a celebration if you don't like cheese. True?" -Sheogorath

I wonder what will happen to my spare time once Diablo III is released. I think I may be left with tiny scraps of free time. I may yet be able to salvage my free time, but I am not sure yet whether I really want to... I have seen some of the teasers for Diablo III and I must say I am very interested... Who could resist trying out a Zombie Wall??? Not I said the mouse. Not I. I think a Diablo III Lan party may be in order once it comes out...