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Thursday, February 25, 2010
At Least I'm Trendy
OK, so one of my favorite blogs is Things That Inspire, written by another and much more talented Holly. I could spend hours, possibly days reading her posts, exploring her site and all of the other sites she has listed. One of her recent blogs caught my attention and I thought those of you that have bought a home in the last 10 years might appreciate and find it as interesting as I did. Not to take away from her blog, but a brief synopsis of the blog entry, if you will- There always seems to be a certain cluster of homes decorated at a certain point in time that have never been updated. Holly wonders what things people are doing now as they renovate or build homes that will be part of this decade's 'time capsule.' With our current credit issues and crisis, there may be a new generation of time capsules in the making given that people are not gutting and redoing homes as much these days. The New York Times cites 'garage size family rooms and stainless steel appliances' as early 21st century equivalents of the conversation pit and the avocado colored refrigerator. There are many more, and although I thought our recent home renovations were unique and self molded by yours truly, apparently I fall into the capsule in just about every element that she lists. At least the category is considered "trendy", take a look for yourself: Trendy Elements That Scream 2000s
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tiger Woods SpooFs
Sorry guys, I came across these and couldn't help it- not kid friendly:
• Tiger said he doesn’t plan to answer any questions from reporters because this situation is between him and his wife. Actually the situation is between Tiger, his wife, several waitresses, three models, and two porn stars.
• During his announcement Tiger said, “People want to know how I could be so selfish and so foolish.” Tiger said he wasn’t sure and then referred all questions to his penis.
• Tiger said that after his announcement, he would be going back to rehab. Not directly. First he’s stopping in Cancun for Spring Break.
• Tiger’s excited to return because he’s close to Jack Nicklaus’ all-time record. Turns out Nicklaus had 17 mistresses.
• Tiger made his announcement to a handful of sympathetic friends who he’s leaned on during this crisis: Eliot Spitzer, Mark Sanford, and John Edwards.
• There was one out-of-place moment when Tiger started talking about his ongoing commitment to educate teenagers. Then he announced the release of the Tiger Woods’ Kama Sutra.
• Tiger finally explained where he’s been for the last 78 days. It turns out he’s been in an undisclosed location with Dick Cheney.
• Tiger says he doesn’t plan on repeating the mistakes he’s made in the past. Then he introduced 13 new mistresses for 2010.
• When Tiger was done he walked over to his Mom and gave her a long hug. I’m not sure rehab is working because then they started making out.
• During the announcement Tiger said, “I am deeply sorry for the irresponsible and selfish behavior I engaged in—except for one of my mistresses who was double-jointed.”
• Tiger says that for the last 45 days he’s been facing punishment for his actions. Not in a rehab clinic—every day his wife Elin waterboards him.
• During his announcement Tiger said, “I am deeply sorry for the selfish behavior I engaged in.” Tiger promised that in the future he’ll focus more on his mistresses’ orgasms.
• Before today the public hadn’t heard from Tiger Woods in 78 days. Unfortunately, when Tiger finally emerged he saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of booty calls. *The trouble isn’t over: One of Tiger’s mistresses is claiming he got her pregnant twice. Or as Tiger calls it, “a double bogey”.
• For the past six weeks Tiger’s been in sex rehab in Mississippi. Unfortunately, in Mississippi sex rehab is all about getting you to stop sleeping with your cousin.
• The PGA says they would have made the same special arrangements for any golfer on the PGA tour. Then they fell down and laughed for 3 hours.
• Tiger said he doesn’t plan to answer any questions from reporters because this situation is between him and his wife. Actually the situation is between Tiger, his wife, several waitresses, three models, and two porn stars.
• During his announcement Tiger said, “People want to know how I could be so selfish and so foolish.” Tiger said he wasn’t sure and then referred all questions to his penis.
• Tiger said that after his announcement, he would be going back to rehab. Not directly. First he’s stopping in Cancun for Spring Break.
• Tiger’s excited to return because he’s close to Jack Nicklaus’ all-time record. Turns out Nicklaus had 17 mistresses.
• Tiger made his announcement to a handful of sympathetic friends who he’s leaned on during this crisis: Eliot Spitzer, Mark Sanford, and John Edwards.
• There was one out-of-place moment when Tiger started talking about his ongoing commitment to educate teenagers. Then he announced the release of the Tiger Woods’ Kama Sutra.
• Tiger finally explained where he’s been for the last 78 days. It turns out he’s been in an undisclosed location with Dick Cheney.
• Tiger says he doesn’t plan on repeating the mistakes he’s made in the past. Then he introduced 13 new mistresses for 2010.
• When Tiger was done he walked over to his Mom and gave her a long hug. I’m not sure rehab is working because then they started making out.
• During the announcement Tiger said, “I am deeply sorry for the irresponsible and selfish behavior I engaged in—except for one of my mistresses who was double-jointed.”
• Tiger says that for the last 45 days he’s been facing punishment for his actions. Not in a rehab clinic—every day his wife Elin waterboards him.
• During his announcement Tiger said, “I am deeply sorry for the selfish behavior I engaged in.” Tiger promised that in the future he’ll focus more on his mistresses’ orgasms.
• Before today the public hadn’t heard from Tiger Woods in 78 days. Unfortunately, when Tiger finally emerged he saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of booty calls. *The trouble isn’t over: One of Tiger’s mistresses is claiming he got her pregnant twice. Or as Tiger calls it, “a double bogey”.
• For the past six weeks Tiger’s been in sex rehab in Mississippi. Unfortunately, in Mississippi sex rehab is all about getting you to stop sleeping with your cousin.
• The PGA says they would have made the same special arrangements for any golfer on the PGA tour. Then they fell down and laughed for 3 hours.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Home Sweet Home
Back in the states- a little bitter sweet I admit. Nothing like home, but nothing quite like vacation away from home either.
We had a blast. 5 days was just the right amount of time away without getting sick of the food, too badly sun burned, or claustrophobic in our little hotel room. All in all we loved Puerto Vallarta and have quite a few stories to remember the locals by.
A pretty quiet vacation except for our encounter with the local salesmen on the beach every day. Chris and I found out that most of the locals are lucky to make about 65 pesos a day, which converts to less than $5 a day in US dollars. Unbelievable! After buying a handmade black wrap to serve as a cover-up, I felt like I had done my part for the week in supporting the locals. Our last day in Puerto Vallarta was my favorite. We took a boat ride across to the bay to a remote mountain side village. From there we road mules up the mountain and zip lined and repelled back down to the base camp. The day was amazing. Unfortunately we could not carry a camera with us, and even though there was a photographer on site, he was asking $15 per picture and did not actually print pictures for you, but rather gave you a CD with the pictures on it to take home with you. We probably should have bought at least one to look back on, but at the time it just seemed a little ridiculous to pay that much for a file on a CD. Other than that, we really have no regrets about the trip. The city was a lot safer than we expected, but it also did not surprise us to see people begging, shaving, or selling tacos on the street. I would highly recommend the west coast of Mexico over the east coast, the mountains are breathtaking.
Check out the new photo album I posted for a look at our trip.
We had a blast. 5 days was just the right amount of time away without getting sick of the food, too badly sun burned, or claustrophobic in our little hotel room. All in all we loved Puerto Vallarta and have quite a few stories to remember the locals by.
A pretty quiet vacation except for our encounter with the local salesmen on the beach every day. Chris and I found out that most of the locals are lucky to make about 65 pesos a day, which converts to less than $5 a day in US dollars. Unbelievable! After buying a handmade black wrap to serve as a cover-up, I felt like I had done my part for the week in supporting the locals. Our last day in Puerto Vallarta was my favorite. We took a boat ride across to the bay to a remote mountain side village. From there we road mules up the mountain and zip lined and repelled back down to the base camp. The day was amazing. Unfortunately we could not carry a camera with us, and even though there was a photographer on site, he was asking $15 per picture and did not actually print pictures for you, but rather gave you a CD with the pictures on it to take home with you. We probably should have bought at least one to look back on, but at the time it just seemed a little ridiculous to pay that much for a file on a CD. Other than that, we really have no regrets about the trip. The city was a lot safer than we expected, but it also did not surprise us to see people begging, shaving, or selling tacos on the street. I would highly recommend the west coast of Mexico over the east coast, the mountains are breathtaking.
Check out the new photo album I posted for a look at our trip.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Rating: PG !
Okay, okay, you know you are old when the following story is being told in first person. I hate to admit the tables have turned, pigs have flown, and now I am starting to sound just like my own mom.
Last night it was rainy and cold, and being the night before we leave for our trip, we needed to pack and did not want to have left overs in the fridge- which is inevitable when you cook for two people. So we went out to eat and made a stop at Target to grab a few things for the trip. We pull into a parking space right in front of the main entrance to the store, but about 3 cars back. The car parked in front of us is still running and has its lights turned on. As I am trying to gather my purse, jacket, etc. I notice there are 2 people "wrestling" in the back seat of the car. I make a mumbled comment to Chris about it, which he immediately shoots down. So I look again, no I am certain there are 2 people in the back seat. So now Chris looks again, and this time he agrees with me. Curious now, we are both sitting in our car staring at the parked car in front of us. Suddenly, we both come to the same realization as there are now clothes flying around inside the car. OMG! I could not believe my eyes. 3 cars back from the front entrance of the store, underneath a very bright street light in one of the busiest areas of Katy. At first I giggled, probably turning bright red as I witnessed the event, and then my mood shifted. I turned to Chris and I said, "That is somebody's daughter in there!" I layed on my horn. Yep, layed on it. Sadly, they did not even miss a beat. So we finally got out of the car, Chris shaking his head out of embarrassment at my compulsive behavior. I couldn't help myself, as I walked away I gave them one last honk from my remote car keys. Later that night we were laughing about it, and Chris says, "Seriously though, in all honesty, that is ridiculous. Could they not have chosen a more public place? Someone should really tell their parents." Ha! Music to my ears. I am so glad the older person in our relationship shared my feelings. I was starting to think I am an 80 year old grandma in a 26 year old's body. Oh well, my mom would be soo proud!
Last night it was rainy and cold, and being the night before we leave for our trip, we needed to pack and did not want to have left overs in the fridge- which is inevitable when you cook for two people. So we went out to eat and made a stop at Target to grab a few things for the trip. We pull into a parking space right in front of the main entrance to the store, but about 3 cars back. The car parked in front of us is still running and has its lights turned on. As I am trying to gather my purse, jacket, etc. I notice there are 2 people "wrestling" in the back seat of the car. I make a mumbled comment to Chris about it, which he immediately shoots down. So I look again, no I am certain there are 2 people in the back seat. So now Chris looks again, and this time he agrees with me. Curious now, we are both sitting in our car staring at the parked car in front of us. Suddenly, we both come to the same realization as there are now clothes flying around inside the car. OMG! I could not believe my eyes. 3 cars back from the front entrance of the store, underneath a very bright street light in one of the busiest areas of Katy. At first I giggled, probably turning bright red as I witnessed the event, and then my mood shifted. I turned to Chris and I said, "That is somebody's daughter in there!" I layed on my horn. Yep, layed on it. Sadly, they did not even miss a beat. So we finally got out of the car, Chris shaking his head out of embarrassment at my compulsive behavior. I couldn't help myself, as I walked away I gave them one last honk from my remote car keys. Later that night we were laughing about it, and Chris says, "Seriously though, in all honesty, that is ridiculous. Could they not have chosen a more public place? Someone should really tell their parents." Ha! Music to my ears. I am so glad the older person in our relationship shared my feelings. I was starting to think I am an 80 year old grandma in a 26 year old's body. Oh well, my mom would be soo proud!
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Decline, Take a Moment to be Grateful
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 31 million people currently unemployed -- that's including those involuntarily working parttime and those who want a job, but have given up on trying to find one. In the face of the worst economic upheaval since the Great Depression, millions of Americans are hurting. "The Decline: The Geography of a Recession," as created by labor writer LaToya Egwuekwe, serves as a vivid representation of just how much. Watch the deteriorating transformation of the U.S. economy from January 2007 -- approximately one year before the start of the recession -- to the most recent unemployment data available today.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
And the Winner Is....
Puerto Vallarta here we come!
Who said I cannot be spontaneous? Well, probably everyone I know, actually. I don't blame them either, I almost had a heart attack while attempting to plan this year's "relaxing trip" away from home.
First of all, I have a really hard time just picking a random vacation spot, not knowing what activities will be available or which restaurants will be near by, how many connecting flights we will have to take, and how long we will spend traveling versus how much time we will spend vacationing. Needless to say, there is normally A LOT of planning involved in the Carr yearly vacation. For some reason Chris and I decided we needed to take our 2010 vacation NOW, not later. Call it stress, call it the winter blues, but we want to relax in the sun, and Puerto Vallarta is only a 2 and 1/2 hour direct flight from Houston. Waterfalls, snorkeling, rain forest zip lines, off-roading ATVs, all inclusive food, drink, and entertainment, right on the beach, and we got a heck of a deal!
7 days before our trip, we bought the last 2 tickets on the plane, Chris' seat is confirmed and mine is apparently a phantom, HA!, literally. I hope I end up on the same flight as Chris because that is the only flight out of Houston and that could definitely ruin the entire vacation. I will let you know how it goes.
Puerto Vallarta aquí venimos!
Who said I cannot be spontaneous? Well, probably everyone I know, actually. I don't blame them either, I almost had a heart attack while attempting to plan this year's "relaxing trip" away from home.
First of all, I have a really hard time just picking a random vacation spot, not knowing what activities will be available or which restaurants will be near by, how many connecting flights we will have to take, and how long we will spend traveling versus how much time we will spend vacationing. Needless to say, there is normally A LOT of planning involved in the Carr yearly vacation. For some reason Chris and I decided we needed to take our 2010 vacation NOW, not later. Call it stress, call it the winter blues, but we want to relax in the sun, and Puerto Vallarta is only a 2 and 1/2 hour direct flight from Houston. Waterfalls, snorkeling, rain forest zip lines, off-roading ATVs, all inclusive food, drink, and entertainment, right on the beach, and we got a heck of a deal!
7 days before our trip, we bought the last 2 tickets on the plane, Chris' seat is confirmed and mine is apparently a phantom, HA!, literally. I hope I end up on the same flight as Chris because that is the only flight out of Houston and that could definitely ruin the entire vacation. I will let you know how it goes.
Puerto Vallarta aquí venimos!
Oscar Nominees
In case you were losing sleep over the anticipation of the oscar nominations, here they are... again, no surprise I have not heard of most of these movies. If it did not cost Chris and I $20 to go to a movie, maybe we would be willing to watch some of these AWARD WINNING movies. Instead, however, I say I will watch them when they come out on DVD and then I forget about them, out of sight, out of mind.
Oscar Nominees
Oscar Nominees
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
A Few Must Sees
With the upcoming Super Bowl this weekend and the highly anticipated million dollar commercials, here is a link to the most worthy comercials of the past few years. Enjoy! My favorite, hands down, is number 7, very clever.
Best-Performing Super Bowl Ads- Top 15
Let me know which one is your favorite.
Oh Yea and 12 that were banned!
Best-Performing Super Bowl Ads- Top 15
Let me know which one is your favorite.
Oh Yea and 12 that were banned!
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