Ahoy, Matey?

Ok, I thought modern day pirates only existed in the form of Johnny Depp and at Disneyland. Apparently, I was mistaken.

I read this article today that a cruise ship was almost OVERTAKEN BY FREAKING PIRATES!!! I couldn't believe it. That is insane. And I'm wondering....are these pirates real "authentic" pirates, or, are they modernized pirates that have a GPS tracking system and iPhones on board. I'm curious. Not curious enough to take a cruise and hope we're overtaken by pirates to find out curious of course.

I wonder if they dress like Johnny Depp too??

Triathlon Enthusiast!

Ok, the triathlon was freaking awesome! Even riding a beat up mountain bike and borrowing a friend's wet suit, I enjoyed every minute of it. One of the biggest stretches of my entire life. Loved it!

And now I'm pumped for the upcoming triathlon in Newport in April. Anyone wanna train?!?! It'll be soooooo fun :)

Guess where I'm going on Friiiday?

Yup, it's triathlon time baby! And that means I am headed to Catalina Island. I'm super excited. A bit nervous...but, mostly pumped.

I'm feeling prepared for the most part. Although, I'm a bit leary about Catalina being all hilly and stuff. I ran up and down Edwards Hill in Huntington Beach a couple times. I should be set, right? Sure, I may be cursing the last leg of the race (the run) the whole way through, and I'm completely at peace with that. Hehe.

So one thing I totally didn't even think about until I did a run through....yeah, the transition from the swim to bike, involves lots of sand on the feet. Not so fun putting socks on sandy feet I've discovered! I read online that it's wise to bring a bucket to rinse off after the swim portion. Who knew?

Wish me luck on my first ever triathlon, peeps! Woot wooooooooot!

YES WE CAN!

Change is a coming!!!

Here I come TRI & GMAT!!!

So, for the next three months, I've set two lofty goals for myself. To participate in and complete the Catalina sprint triathlon AND to study for and take the GMAT and get a good score.

I'm super pumped for both of them. It's gonna take a lot of dedication and hard work. And...I'm thinking my napping days are over for the time being. So, if I sound like or look like a zombie for the next few months, you'll know why ;)

P.S. That's totally me in that photo up above. Except for the fact it looks nothing like me. But, it TOTALLY is anyway ;)

Fainting Goats

Yeah, you read correctly. This is just.....BIZARRE. There is a such thing as a "fainting" or myotonic goat. Interesting video footage here.

Can you imagine if we all tensed up and fainted whenever we got startled or excited? While it wouldn't be so humorous if someone was, say, driving on the freeway or performing brain surgery...it sure would be pretty entertaining if it occured with our normal day-to-day activities. Now I SOOO want to meet a fainting goat!!

Baby MANIA!!!

It seems as though everyone is popping out babies around me! I'm flying up North this weekend for my cousin's baby shower who is having twin identical boys. I'm sure raising two bundles of joy at the same time will be a piece of cake!

And, two of my coworkers are both having babies within the next few months, not to mention Ryan's sister, and my other cousin too! AND two of our fam friends have had babies in the past month. What's up with all the babies?!?! Looks like lots of couples were getting busy during the holidays last December ;)

Could ya keep it down in there?!?!

Wow, I've never heard of a restraining order like THIS before?!?!

Apparently a 32-year-old British man has been banned from his girlfriend's house because of their "noisy lovemaking." First off...how loud could they really be? I mean, when you live in an apartment complex, it kind of goes with the territory. Back in college, when I'd have "noisy humpers" nearby that I could hear, the only time it REALLY bothered me was when I wasn't getting any.

So basically, that entire apartment complex needs to get laid. Then they wouldn't be so bitter. Granted, I'm sure this couples' noises are probably excessive. But, come on....is a restraining order really necessary? They don't seem to be the most considerate couple...or the most considerate tenants for that matter...so, why not evict them? A restraining order to keep two horny sex-crazed lovers apart is pretty much worthless in my book. I think they'll find a way to get the job done regardless.

The whole thing makes a mockery out of restraining orders, I say. Those crazy Brits ;)

WHAT THE F%*&?

Ok, what the heck is going on? I just heard the news that both Bernie Mac (50) and Isaac Hayes (65) passed away over the weekend. Two legends...of comedy and music. Such tragic losses.

And what's so bizarre....is that both men were making the movie Soul Men together which is about two former backup soul singers who haven't spoken to each other in 20 years reluctantly agree to travel cross country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently deceased lead singer.

This is just crazy! They're both starring in a movie together and they die within a day of each other. It blows my mind. So tragic and senseless. Life is unbelievably fragile. Further evidence we all should live each day like it's our last.

My heart goes out to the friends and families of both of these magnificent men.

Top 6 Results Show!!!

WARNING -- SPOILER FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T SEEN THE 7/30 SHOW OF SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. DON'T READ ON IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE EPISODE YET WITH THE TOP 6 DANCERS, LIVE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY, OR COULD REALLY CARE LESS WHAT HAPPENS ON SYTYCD.

So, last night's episode was awesome. I don't even know what's going to happen. Mark and Courtney really stepped it up. Twitch and Chelsie together...wasn't feeling it as much. Joshua and Katee are a dream together. I want either of them to win. I wouldn't be surprised if either Twitch or Mark went home and if Courtney goes home tonight.

My prediction....the top 4 are Joshua, Mark, Chelsie and Katee. And Joshua wins it all!

We see what happens!!!!

Bug Bites are the BEST!

So I woke up Monday morning this week to find a bug bite on the middle finger of my right hand and the forearm of my left hand. Bugs just LOVE me. When I went to Lisbon, I had a friendly bug that gave me a love bite, and the next day, my forearm had swollen to the size of Popeye. That was a lot of fun.

On our senior trip after we graduated high school, I spent a night outside with a couple of friends, hanging out and chilling. The next day, I had about 20 mosquito bites on each leg, and due to allergic reaction, they looked like giant welts all over. Really quite lovely.

This time around, the bites were itchy and a bit tender, but nothing that a little benadryl and hydrocortizone couldn't cure, right? Wrong. I woke up Tuesday morning and my entire right hand was completely swollen. You couldn't even see my knuckles and I lost a great deal of mobility in that hand. Pesky bugs! What's the deal?!?! I went to the doctor and got a prescription for steroids AND I got to have a steroid shot in the arse. Actually....the nurse technically said, "Yes, we'll be giving you your shot in the gluteaus maximus." FABulous!

So, I took it easy on Tuesday and now the traces of both bites are almost gone. Yay! No more this year. Thanks.

Six Words

So You Think You Can Dance.

Best show EVER! No need to respond with what YOU personally feel is the best TV show ever, because you're not changing my mind. Nope. I LOVE this show. I literally cannot contain my enthusiasm when it's on Wednesdays/Thursdays. It makes me so happy. If I can help it, I watch it the night of. No sense waiting until the day after when I can watch all of the excitement as it unfolds.

Last night's episode featuring the top 10 dancers was interesting. Kherington and Mark used to be strong, but as a pair, they weren't at their best last night I have to say. I think they're both going home tonight. Katee and Will rocked it together. So did Chelsea and Gev. And Joshua and Courtney come to think of it. Twitch and Comfort were on point as well...especially their hip-hop routine!

My prediction....top 4 will be Will, Joshua, Chelsea and Katee. Winner will be Will. Which I'm fine with. But, I just love Joshua's humor and stage persona, so would prefer for him to win. We see what happens. Can't wait!!!!!

Smarty Pants

Ya, I'm on a roll with posts today. Probably due to the fact that I've been up since 5 am for a board presentation we had, and now that it's over (phew!) I'm ready for a nappy...and it's not even 9 am. Blogging totally will help me stay awake.

So did you hear this story about UFC Fighter Rampage Jackson? Turns out, he was involved in a hit-and-run incident, right in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach area.

Not the smartest decision, buddy. Next time you intend to break the law...it might be wise to drive a more discreet vehicle...say, oh, I don't know....a truck that DOESN'T have your face plastered on the side of it? Not the brightest crayon in the box, now, are we? No siree. I think Rampage may have been punched in the face one too many times.

If he had been smarter, he should have been riding a truck with Chuck Liddell or Anderson Silva's face on it ;)

More Tees Please!

So I'm a fan of these message tees. It makes us all not take ourselves too seriously I say ;)

I discovered DeezTeez recently, and here are some of my faves....

1) Gotta love the Mom jokes...
2)What every guy WISHES he could say
3) Shout out to "Office Space"
4) When Jen & James have a kid, they need this shirt (They should have a kid just for that reason).
5) I wouldn't put it that way exactly....
6) 40 Year Old Virgin rocks!
7) If you don't understand this shirt, it totally applies to you.
8) Although seemingly appropriate at my place of employment, somehow I don't think wearing it would go over well.....
9) Ah, yes, some "Wedding Crashers" action

And finally....
10) Might as well throw in something completely PC, right?

This is just WRONG!

Call me old-fashioned, but when did it become OK for a 3-year old to dress and pose as a 23 year old seductress? A copy of Kids LA Magazine arrived at our office this morning, and my coworkers and I can't help but wonder what the photographer and art director were thinking during the photo shoot of this cover.

This is a LITTLE GIRL, people! Why is she wearing an itsy bitsy bikini, with her arms held up in a surrendering way and a kissy face?!?! The little girl is beautiful without putting make-up on her face and making her out to be a pin-up model. It just feels....dirty! Very reminiscent of JonBenet Ramsey I have to say.

We all agreed this is the type of stuff that child predators are after. Great that magazines like Kids LA are feeding into that. Listen up editors....next time, maybe you should make the kids look like ACTUAL kids. Heck, I wouldn't even wear a bikini top that skimpy. However, I do walk around with a "sexy kissy face" expression from time to time. No harm in that. All in a day's work.

Widdle wabbit

So I was walking down 2nd Street in Belmont Shores yesterday, and I notice a teenage girl carrying something around in a pink bag.

I assume that it's a little mini "rodent like" yappy pooch, but to my surprise, the beast in no way resembles a canine of any kind. Wanna know why? Because, this teeny bopper was carrying around a freaking BUNNY RABBIT in her bag. Is it Easter? No. It's July, kid.

The bunny was pretty cute I have to admit though. It was just so.....bizarre! Not a sight you see every day. So, I decide to follow right behind her on the street back to where my car is parked to see other peoples' reactions to this oddity. It was quite interesting to witness actually. Most passerbyers did double takes like I did. Most people actually smiled and pointed. A few rolled their eyes. And a handful of people looked straight ahead and didn't appear to notice.

I ask you though....how do you NOT notice someone carrying around a freaking bunny rabbit in a pink bright bag in public? I wonder what type of response this girl would have gotten if she had been carrying around a kitten instead? How about a turtle or a ferret?

Who knows? What I DO know though is that the gigantic bunny pictured in this post will surely give me nightmares this evening! Look at the SIZE of that thing!?!?

Too much time on his hands

So have you heard about the guy who is attempting to sit IN EVERY SEAT of the Rose Bowl Stadium in a matter of 2 days? Story here.

The guy's name is Jim "Mouth" Purol. Why does he have the word "mouth" in his name, you ask? Well...reason being is that he holds a Guinness World Record already for fitting 280 straws in his mouth (pictured in this post). Wow, buddy...that's quite a feat, I must say.

Good 'ol Jim actually holds 22 Guinness World Records. And he insists that he will sit in all 92,542 seats of the Rose Bowl stadium by 10 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday.

Jim is quite a catch, wouldn't you say? Brace yourselves ladies because he IS single. There is still hope for some lucky woman out there to snag this guy. One can only dream.

2nd guessing this whole kayaking thing

So the man and I have been talking about taking some kayaking lessons together this summer. This all sounds great in theory....until I hear about this story.

Yeaaaaahhhhh, that is freaking INSANE! A woman is minding her own business while kayaking in Catalina...and she feels a little "tap tap," right? She thinks.... "oh, it must be a whale,"...yeah, that ain't no whale, lady! It was a freaking GREAT WHITE SHARK!!!! If I had been her, I would have hyperventilated, passed out, and quickly became that sharky's lunch.

This lady is one tough cookie. After sharky catapulted her out of the kayak, she landed on the shark's back and then swam as fast as she could the other direction to safety. Geez, I'm thinking maybe we take some classes ON LAND instead after that story!!

I KNEW I liked Watermelon!

So I'm listening to the news this morning, and two words grab my attention..... "Watermelon" and "Sex." I'm intrigued. Please continue!

Apparently, according to a recent study, watermelon may spice up your sex life! Full story here. Reason being is it contains a nutrient called citrulline that relaxes the body's blood vessels....similar to Viagra!

Oh, reeeeeeally? I bet you that watermelon sales will be spiking considerably over the holiday weekend. Yesiree! Maybe I'll be swinging by the grocery story on my way home today actually....you know...just to pick up some necessities ;)

P.S. I sooo want to learn how to make the fun watermelon flower sculpture thingy pictured above!

Guess what I did last night?

Yes....EXACTLY!!! I DID go to Drag Queen Bingo last night! Wow, you must be a MIND READER or something!!! How DID you know?!?!

So that handsome lady to the right is INDEED a man, believe it or not. It was quite the adventure and I would love to go again. Tons of fun. We all had a "gay" 'ol time. Tee hee!

It was Jen, Christine and some of Christine's friends that took advantage of Paradise Bar's 2-for-1 entrees special as well. Everything was pretty good! We had the chicken apple salad, chicken marsala and pasta primavera.

And, it was Jen's FIRST TIME playing bingo....EVER!!! If that isn't THE BEST way to introduce a newcomer to the game of bingo (ala drag queens)...I don't know WHAT is?!?! And, they gave us paper bingo sheets and these fun colored ink blotters to use when a number we had was called....bingo has come a long way since I played it last.

Although Jen and I weren't fortunate enough to win any games (we will next time for sure, don't you worry), Christine won some free Internet gay porn AND some measuring tape.

It's every girl's dream, really ;)

Shiba shiba shiba!

And, so we don't end today's blogs on a sad note, I thought I'd throw in some adorable pictures of some Shiba Inu puppies. My coworker was just telling me how her friend brought one over to her place last weekend. I want a Shiba Inu puppy. Sooooo bad. I neeeeed one!!! If I whine enough, do you think one will fall magically into my lap? And, while we're at it, take care of itself too? It could happen?!?

Myanmar Cyclone

The cyclone in Myanmar (Southeast Asia) is absolutely devastating. Over 20,000 have been killed and over 40,000 people are still missing. What a tragic natural disaster. Just awful. My heart goes out to all of those affected by this deadly event.

Call me naive, but I wasn't entirely sure of the differences between a cyclone, hurricane and typhoon. I knew they all deal with fast winds and water and what not, but wasn't sure of what sets these disasters apart. So I Googled it. I love Google.

In case anyone is interested....

The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone".

Once the tropical cyclone reaches winds of at least 39 mph, they are typically called a "tropical storm" and assigned a name. If winds reach 74 mph, then they are called (depending on the region in which they occur):

-"hurricane" (the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E)
-"typhoon" (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline)
-"severe tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90E)
-"severe cyclonic storm" (the North Indian Ocean)
-"tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Indian Ocean)

Now, you'll totally get that answer right if you're ever asked on Jeopardy.

If you're interested in helping those affected by the Myanmar cyclone, I found a couple of good sites to check out...

World Vision
Red Cross
International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Are you KIDDING me with this stuff?

Ok, all I gotta say is "Frozen Hot Chocolate" should be made illegal. Because it is THAT good.

I had a fabulous time back east. I wish I was back there now actually. I'm sooo not in work mode. Highlights included....

-Family fun day in the city with the cousins and our trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
-Cousin Annette's 90th birthday
-Celebrating a little Cinco de Mayo action at that one bar I can never remember...something like "El Norte" or "El Toro" or something...
-Going on the fabulous "Sex and the City" bus tour which I highly recommend to ANYONE who is a fan of the show and included pit stops at a the Pleasure Chest, Magnolia Bakery for some scrum-dilly-umptious cupcakes, Carrie's front door stoop, and Aidan/Steve's bar "Scout". So amazing.
-Seeing 4 foot Danny DeVito on the street. I'm not even joking. He can't be taller than 4 feet. Crazy
-Exploring the Central Park Zoo....I'm such an animal geek
-Shopping in SoHo...dangerous, but OH so fun!!!

One of the BEST parts was going to Serendipity and savoring the frozen hot chocolate though. I'm not even big on desserts, but MAN!!! That stuff is good. It's like liquid crack. So tasty. Made with 12 different types of chocolate. I know "frozen hot" is an oxymoron and all, but I don't even care. All I know is....it's GOOD! Do it. Do it.

P.S. Major diet time. Who's with me?!?!

Laryngitis Lady

So, yeah, who gets laryngitis anymore? Apparently.....I do! Does this mean I talk too much or what? Yeah, you can keep your response to that question to yourself. Thanks. I had a sore throat a few days ago, and while I feel much better, I was left with no voice. This stinks. It is so frustrating not being able to talk! I feel like I'm playing charades with my coworkers instead of actually communicating!

I went to the doctor this morning and he strongly recommended that I refrain from attempting to talk AT ALL for all of today and preferably tomorrow too. Do you know how hard that will be?!?!? I have to carry around a silly notepad everywhere and text, IM and e-mail instead of use the phone. Grrrr...so frustrating! Hopefully my voice will be back by Friday when I fly to NYC for the fam reunion. Can't wait! And I get to see Gabi too. Yay!

By the way...."laryngitis"...impossible to spell....except for just now. I totally had to google that. I started with laringytus...and then gave up. Hehe.

Poor man. Poor sharks.

Early this morning, a triathlete was fatally attacked by a shark in Solana Beach just near San Diego. Article here.
I feel so sorry for this man and his family. How awful. He was just going about his business...training for his race. And this freak accident occurs. He was even with several other swimmers as well. Why him? Why anyone at all? Shark attacks are just so unpredictable. And rare too.

While my heart goes out to this man's friends and family, this is NOT good PR for sharks. Shark attacks really are rare. There are so many statistics out there backing this statement up (my favorite is that you're more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark....this is actually quite relevant at my office considering we work at a place that houses sharks...and, food constantly gets caught in our vending machine...so it's much more plausible that a coworker could get smashed by a toppled over vending machine...fo real!)

And news stations have been calling our PR department all day to comment on this freak attack. I'm so glad I didn't go down the career path of becoming a news reporter...these people can be vultures! One woman demanded to speak with our shark expert. When my coworker said he is currently in the water, she demanded, "Can you go get him then? Just pull him out of the water!!" Yeah lady, we'll get right on that. Because the world revolves around YOU and your news story.

Poor triathlete. Poor sharks. And boo to all the pushy pushy news reporters.

When you got it, flaunt it

I love these shirts. They're freaking hilarious! Snorg Tees rocks!!

- My Butt Hurts
- Wheel...of...FORTUNE!!!
- Double Entendre
- The Chicken or the Egg
- Call me big daddy wanna...
- Like a record baby
- Say cheese!
- Miss new bootie

Little Bunny Foo Foo

So I went to this fantastic little French restaurant called Pescadou Bistro in Newport and it was so charming and delish!

And...I tried Escargot for the first time! It was actually quite tasty believe it or not. It came as an appetizer simmered in garlic and butter and they looked and tasted like button mushrooms. Same consistency as a mushroom too.....come to think of it...maybe they were mushrooms disguised as snails? Hehe.

I was feeling quite adventurous, so, I tried the rabbit. And while it did in fact taste like chicken...I couldn't get the image of "little bunny foo foo" out of my head...don't think I'll be ordering rabbit again any time soon, but snails...oh yeah, sign me up!

Popped into Goat Hill Tavern after dinner, which I hadn't been to in atleast 5 years. I remember it being this chill divey bar. Yeah, it was hoppin on a Tuesday night! Luckily, we were able to find a shuffle board tucked away in the back. So fun :)

Familyyyyyyy Feuuuuuuuuud!

So, I've been teased relentlessly for liking Family Feud. But how can you NOT?!?! I mean, it's a wholesome family game show that involves some friendly competition and fast thinking tactics. What's not to love?!?!

Well, apparently I'm not alone with my love for the Fam Feud. Because, guess what?? It's coming back on air...and now on PRIMETIME....with celebrities! That's right, baby. Check it out here. They're going to pit castmates against each other...like the Lost and Heroes casts.

That would be sweet! I think Jack/Sawyer/Kate would totally kick Peter/Hiro/Sylar booties. Granted, Heroes have special powers and all...but the Lost peeps...they are survivors who deal with crazy island crap all the time!!!

We've got some newbies!

Check out our new sea lions Harpo and Milo. Aren't they cute? I love them.

If you ever wondered what the difference is between a seal and a sea lion, the main distinguishing characteristic is that sea lions have small external ears, while seals just have holes for ears. Isn't that fascinating? Yeah, I know you learned something amazing today. No need to thank me ;)

Career switch?

So after many weeks of planning, Jen(ni)'s bridal shower finally took place this past Sunday. Everything came together and Jen(ni) seemed to really enjoy herself, so I'm happy.

Definitely a lot of coordination involved and collaboration from all of her friends. Elsja, Christine, Shannon, Leslie, Nicole and I all did our parts and had fun with the prep work the Friday before. Especially when "someone" did an excellent job at counting. You know who you are. I'm soooo calling you out! Haha, j/k, relax.

And a thank you to Jen(ni)'s soon to be groom,Jamesy-poo as well for moving all of the living room furniture. Couldn't have done it without him.

We all love Jen(ni) and are so excited for her big day next freaking weekend! I can't believe it's already here. Actually, I can since we didn't have long to wait (i.e. 2 months in between proposal and wedding). All of the recent quick turnaround planning I've been submerged in has me thinking....should I switch careers from Advertising to Event Planning? All I gotta say is Abso-eff-ing NOT! haha

Very Bear-y

So a friend showed me this video the other day, and it caught me by surprise. Very clever. Definitely check it out.

It makes you realize how easy it is to miss certain things when your focus is elsewhere. Good message.

Care for a glass of drugs with your drugs?

It seems like nothing is safe to eat or drink nowadays. After reading the Skinny Bitch book for my book club, it made me want to cut down on my intake of red meat and poultry.

Now, I'm thinking, I probably should stay away from tap water unless I feel like having some yummy mood stabilizers or sex hormones with my meal. Article here. A vast array of pharmaceuticals have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. Wow, this is sure comforting. Apparently the presence of so many prescription drugs in so much of our drinking water is heightening worries among scientists of long-term consequences to human health. Faaaaabulous. Great news, right?!?!

Now, we won't have to pay for our medications. Free drugs! Of course....we don't get to "choose" our prescription medications in this scenario either. So, the next time you have strep throat...just drink a nice tall glass of tap water...and...there may be a .000003% chance you'll get the right stuff in there to cure it right up. Thank goodness for contaminated water! Drink up kids.

Casa Vino Review

So last week, I went and saw "Definitely Maybe" starring Ryan Reynolds and it was quite enjoyable surprisingly. The fact that he's incredibly dreamy and charming probably helped matters I'm sure. Scarlett Johanson is one lucky girl.

Afterward, we hit up Casa Vino down the street on Pine in Long Beach. And it was absolutely delightful! Nice artistic ambiance and we had both white wine and red wine flights. Very tasty. My fave was the Gerwurtzraminer. So delish.

Can't give up the cheese.

Yeah, so I tried the whole "vegan/vegetarian" diet for a whole week. Or I tried to. Vegetarian, no problem. But, I just love me some cheese. I can't be a vegan. I'm sorry. Just can't. Cheese is just too good. Who was I kidding with giving up on pizza?!?!

And, my excuse is I'm STILL making up for lost time since I was allergic to cheese (and all dairy products for that matter) for my entire childhood. I deserve cheese. And our boss just ordered us pizza for lunch today, and by golly, I'm going to enjoy them. So there.

I'm still going to try and cut down on my intake of poultry and red meat to avoid consuming all the hormones and chemicals and stuff. But I love fishies (marketing them AND eating them). That, I can't give up.

You can call me that ANYtime ;)

I joined a fabulous book club a few months back, and so far we've read two excellent books: Eat, Pray, Love (by Elizabeth Gilbert) and What is the What (by Dave Eggers).

For March, our book club is reading "Skinny Bitch" by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin. It's a book that encourages being not only a vegetarian but also a vegan.

The book definitely has some convincing arguments I must say. And some of my best friends are either vegetarian or don't eat certain meats. I've often wondered if I could have enough will power to resist chicken and red meat. Everyone pretty much knows animals are mistreated in slaughterhouses, right?

Well, actually reading specific examples and quotes from these workers, I was literally ready to vomit. It is a disgrace how humans can treat animals in such cruel ways. And, all of the hormones and chemicals injected into these animals, and then in turn, entering our body when we eat the meat, CANNOT be good for us!

So, I'm conducting a mini-experiment and eating vegan for seven whole days. I had a field day at Whole Foods yesterday. So much fun. I just want to see if I feel fantastic physically by ridding meat and dairy from my diet for a week. If it improves my sleep and I get less headaches....heck, maybe these skinny bitches are onto something!

I won't give up sushi though. Just because I work at an Aquarium, DOESN'T mean I don't enjoy me some Hamachi!!

You're doing WHAT to WHO?

This video is simply brilliant. Pure comedic genuis. Sarah Silverman created it for her boyfriend, Jimmy Kimmel, on the 5th anniversary of his late-night talk show. If you're ever in a bad mood, I think this video could lift your spirits every time.

And this background video, will make Sarah's tribute video make more sense ;)

P.S. And here is Jimmy Kimmel's rebuttal to Sarah's video.

Enjoy!

Nudist Flight?? What the FKK?

So I was listening to my trusty daily news show KTLA this morning while getting ready for work, and all of a sudden, I hear the headline: Nudist Flights Now Offered. I really can't believe my ears, so I rush to my TV screen, and yes...there are now flights that nudists can take out of Germany. Full article here.

Basically, passengers are required to board and leave the plane with their clothes on, but while in flight, they can strip down to their birthday suits! How freaking bizarre, right??

I've heard of nudist colonies before, but apparently it's also referred to as "Naturism" and "free body culture" (FKK) in Germany. I mean, different strokes for different folks...I respect the fact that some people may feel "constrained" by clothes and want to exist day-to-day as nature intended...but, really? Why do people find it appealing to be nudie ON A PLANE?!?!

I just don't understand the draw?!?! Do they have disposable seat covers and change them each flight? Because, yeah, that doesn't sound too hygienic if ya ask me. Are the pilots and flight attendants naked as well? I just can't picture it.

Actually....I CAN picture it since I did a quick search...ummm....yeah, I don't need to look at the image again, but if YOU'RE curious, click here.

Britney Spears needs to be KEPT AWAY from this airline....please!!!

Off to a great start!!

So 2008 is off to a great start so far I must say. Congratulations Miss Jen(ni). I am so very happy for the both of you :)

2008 is shaping up to be a fantastic year so far and it's only January! Holla.