Olympics

It's only day 2 of the Olympics and I've logged HOURS of tv watching time.  It's been so exciting!  Though, I seem to be the only one REALLY feeling the Olympic spirit around here.  
Don't get me wrong, my family is watching with me, but not with my "enthusiasm."  


This morning was awesome seeing 2 Canadians win at syncho diving!  It seems like an odd sport to be synchronized in.  But it really is an amazing sport to watch!  Though it's not the best sport to watch while trying to do dishes or clean.  Literally, look down to do what I'm doing and look up...the dive is over!  


I have to admit, with so much time in front of the tv, it's really increased the amount I've been knitting.  Figured I might as well do something useful while watching.  So really, a win win don't you think?  


Cheers to more days of Olympic watching bliss for me.    

Comedians

I love comedy.  This world needs more of it.  More people need to laugh.  More people need to just see the humour in things.  More people need to just chill.  And really, if comedy is making you laugh...isn't that a health benefit?  


So I found this new series by Jerry Seinfeld.  Yes, the man who did a show about nothing.  And now, he has a web series called Comedians in a Car Getting Coffee.  The title is all that the show is about.  Just two comedians, getting into a car to go have coffee.  It's so simple.  And yet, it's so good!  


The first one isn't one that everybody is going to get.  I liked it because it's just dry humour.  Sarcastic too.  That's just comedy gold to me.  Next time, Ricky Gervais.  


Really, simple concept with funny people.  I'm in.  

Games Day

I love games day.  Our group of friends that love playing all types of games got together on Saturday.  We usually try for 2 to 4 times a year.  And it's just so awesome.  Lots of games, food and great catching up.  It's also a chance to meet some new folks as we did have some newbies...and they were awesome!  


This time I thought games day was ultra good!  Only 1 videogame.  But lots of board and card games.  This one card game called Dutch Blitz ROCKED.  So much screaming and laughing over this game!  Lots of squeals indeed.  Doesn't beat Bonanza, but it's right up there in terms of new games that I love.  


And it was so low key.  No drama.  Just everyone getting together for a great time. No referee needed.  Caught up on everybody's busy lives.  And before I knew it, it was over.  


 Can't wait until the next one!  And one day, I will Kill Dr. Lucky!  

Relaxing

On Sunday, my little family went out to a local park. My hubby had never been there and I wanted to go out with the kids and have a picnic. I love this park because it is clean, has a great playground for the kids, tons of green space for them to run around and it's very close by. We got there before lunch. Found a lovely tree to sit under. It had the perfect amount of shade and sun. It was close enough by the playground so that my hubby and I could watch the kids. The kids played, played, played. They made some new friends. My hubby and I played chess, talked and just chilled. We had an awesome picnic and some great snacks in between. After 4 hours, it was time to go home. In that 4 hours, my kids wore themselves out silly. But hubby and I just really relaxed. You would think that after getting home, the kids would zonk out. Nope. They were full of energy. Ironically, it was hubby and I were that were exhausted. We kept falling asleep! LOL! Guess when adults finally get some down time, their body just wants more of it. To more lovely afternoons such as this. So awesome.

Winning

I recently won a 4 pack to go see Brave. Awesome. Something that I wanted to do with my family and now I could for free! YES. When I went to go pick up tickets, there were some nice gifts that went along with the passes. A Merida wig (main character). Totally awesome wig. Though I'm going to have to sell it or something because I'm not walking around as a Chinese women in a red hair wig with massive curls. Also got some stickers and postcards. Cute little reminders of the movie.

 Last but not least, got a poster. Didn't think much of the poster as it's a poster for a character on Brave. Simple as that. But I thought I'd open it and take a look. Well. Can't sell or give it away anymore. It's got 2 original signatures on it...2 folks that wrote the movie! Wow! These people were responsible for other great films too...Monster's Inc., The Incredibles just to name 2! So now, I'm contemplating doing the poster thing in the house. My hubby has done something really cool with his signed poster. I might just have to now too so I can be just as cool as him.

Guitars

I love the guitar. I play...but definitely not well. But there is something so cool and rockstar like to be able to play some amazing guitar rifts. And rifts for any type of music. Playing well, but having an awesome guitar too...OMG. That's like getting Rock and Roll God status right away. The gibson les paul with bigsby guitar is an example. Beautifully shaped, looks amazing...and I'm sure just plays beautifully. I can dream.....

Prepaid Cards

I like the idea of prepaid cards so that if I get one, I can buy whatever it is that I want. However, there is a trend for having a prepaid card for teenagers. Part of me doesn't like it because they can buy whatever it is that they want. But on the other hand, it seems a little more secure than cash. And better options for them to buy what they want versus just a gift certificate from a store. I guess with everything, it's about having conversations with your children and putting parameters around it. Geez. Whatever happened to kids wanting to just hang out on the porch with a slurpee in hand?