Recent Discoveries

10. It's the return of Tool Academy!!! OH MAN! SOOO GOOD!

9. gofobo.com A site to get into free movie screenings. LOVE IT!

8. The Vampire Diaries starts next week!

7. Life teaches you some tough lessons. (stay tuned for a future post)

6. My quarter century bday is in less than a month! (You think I can pull of turning 24 again without anyone noticing?)

5. Thank you VH1 for your new series: My Antonio. God this man is gorgeous...

4. "An animal rights group is calling on the nation's largest grocery story chains to post

warnings on egg cartons that unwanted male chicks are ground up alive, after videotaping the common industry practice at an Iowa egg hatchery." You MUST read the rest of this article from TIME.

3. "Large thighs may protect the heart" HA! It's about time I had something going for me! ;) Read the BBC article.

2. And with that said....I am doing well on the the weight loss goal. My bday is Oct 4th and my goal is to lose just under 10 lbs for my special day. It's going well so far! :)

1. I can't think of anything for #1, so I will leave you with this...

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Oh my...

...GOODNESS!!! It's so wrong that he's not even 18 yet!

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Why I ♥ my boyfriend

As we drove up to the Indian reservation for a wedding this weekend, he turned to me and said....

"The Cullens don't come here."

Swoon!

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F My Life Follow Up

As a follow up to my F My Life post...turns out that my ex wasn't entirely accurate. "Edward" wasn't the one visiting, it was Kellan (who is pretty damn hot too). He was there for some photo shoot. And yes, my ex's gf did take him out and apparently he is not the nicest guy in the world. Surprised? Not me.

Finding out it wasn't 'Edward' afterall does help with the sting of the situation, but still....

However, I have finally done a lot of soul searching and made some pretty huge decisions for myself. I have decided to go back to school for radiation therapy. As in, I am going to kill cancer and save lives! I am so excited about my decision and can't wait to start a career that makes a difference.

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F My Life

Thought I would share a very ironic story with you all. 

First of all, a little history lesson: I lived in Australia for a year, had an Australian bf, moved back home, did long distance for over a year, made plans to move to Australia but chickened out at the last minute. My ex currently works as an IT manager for a really nice resort in Australia.

The other day I got a random IM from my ex saying "Sooo....that main guy from Twilight is checking into the resort on Monday,  we are having dinner with him Wednesday."

I then challenged the validity of his claim with a series of  "OMG!" "You are full of crap!" "There is no way!" To which his defense was "I hate Twilight,  I don't give a shit about that actor, why would I have any reason to lie?"

After prying for more details, he informed me that the actor he was referring to was infact ROB PATTINSON and that he was invited to dinner with him by the GM of the resort. However, my ex insisted that he probably wasn't going to go cause he wasn't interested in making conversation and kissing someone's ass all dinner long. Whatever.

Then he decides to drop a bomb on me. My ex's new gf works at the same resort he works at. She was working the front desk but, as he informs me, she just got promoted to the Event and Conference Coordinator of the resort. That was/is literally my dream job. One of the reasons I chickened out with my final move to Australia was that my visa would have made it really hard to get a job I really wanted over there. I was afraid I would be stuck waiting tables. We broke up a year ago...I am still waiting tables here. Isn't irony great? FML.

So while I am down from this news, he proceeds to kick me where it really counts. He tells me that his newly promoted gf has been asked by the GM of the resort to take out "Edward" with her girls for a night out on the town!!!!! WHAT THE F!!!!! That literally could have been me. 

Karma.   is.   SUCH.   a.   bitch. 

So basically, this 'bitch' who has my dream job, dating my (ex) boyfriend, living in my apartment, LITERALLY sleeping in my sheets, living my life, is taking out my Edward!

FML

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Nov 20th is too far away

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My Heart is Racing...

Oh........god.........

I need to start reading the books again.....

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I could have been having dinner with Rob Pattinson...

So today I was just partaking in some usual internet usage when *chime* I get an IM from my ex.

Quick backstory on the ex: Met him while I lived in Australia for a year. Fell in love. Moved back to Cali. Did long distance for over a year with visits here and there. Was supposed to move back to Aus for good and live with him, get engaged etc etc, but chickened out at the last minute. Have been broken up for about a year now. He currently works as an IT manager at a really nice resort in Australia (yes ladies, he's Australian).

So, where was I...oh right *chime*

Rick: So....'Edward' from Twilight is checking into my hotel on monday. We're having dinner with him on wed night

Me: WTF!!! LIAR!

Rick: Why would I lie, I hated that movie.

Me: Shut the F up! No way! Who is "we"

Rick: The GM invited me. And I guess whoever else he invites.

Is this karma or what!? Is this God's cruel joke on me for being too chicken to follow through with my commitments? I think so. 

Yes,  it would have be messed up for me to be drooling over Rob Pattinson with my boyfriend sitting right next to me, but the whole time I would have been pretending he was really Edward and since Edward doesn't really exist...it would have been ok! But none of that matters cause I didn't move to Australia. And Rick and I aren't together anymore. And I have an AMAZING boyfriend who I would never trade anything for...even Edward.

Which brings me to my next problem. Rob (bf) says he'll read Twilight if I start to eat meat again! I must say this is very very very tempting cause I really want him to read the books and cause I have been craving meat A LOT lately. 

What's a girl to do?

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Here We Go...

I started Weight Watchers on Friday. I've done it before and lost a TON of weight. About 14 months ago, I was at my thinnest. I felt amazing, looked pretty damn good if I do say so myself, and while I will never be 'skinny' (proud to say I have a booty and boobs), I was definitely a healthy thin.

What happened? Well as I mentioned in a previous post, 2008 ended up being a horrible year for me. For those that have read New Moon... basically that book embodies the pain I was going through. I was supposed to move to Australia to live with my (Australian) boyfriend. But literally at the last minute I chickened out and we broke up. I was heartbroken. Yes, it was my choice, but it ruined me. I spent the rest of the year crying, eating away my emotions, and laying in bed everyday til I had to go to work. So between being unmotivated to do anything and eating away my pain, the cute figure I worked so hard to get has become something I am more or less embarrassed of.

My best friend is getting married in June and I hope to lose at least 25 lbs by then. I would be feeling like the old me again.

Aside from my "Mai Tai of Weakness," I have stuck to my 'no booze for lent' commitment. I definitely like how my body feels without alcohol. As of March 1st, I have been a vegetarian for 2 months. Pretty proud of myself and impressed by how easy it's been so far.

Anyways, wish me luck with the weight loss. I hope this is the last time I will have to do WW.

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Recent Discoveries: part trois

10. Pink Dolphin!

From ABCnews.com:  

A rare albino dolphin has been spotted in Louisiana's Lake Calcasieu, an inland saltwater estuary north of the Gulf of Mexico. The pink mammal also has reddish eyes and was originally spotted swimming with a pod of four other dolphins by a charter boat captain, according to the U.K. Telegraph. The Amazon River in South America is home to a species of pink dolphin, called the boto, but biologists say this particular pink dolphin is an albino bottlenose that should be gray. (Caters News Agency)

9. Photographer Clark Little. 

His images from inside the swell are just incredible. Check him out! 

(Image from his website)

8. Danielle already posted this video on her blog, but I think it's hilarious. My favorite part is around 2:11 when he starts doing a bobbing side-to-side motion. Please watch!

7. Britney Spears posted her set list on britneyspears.com for her Circus tour. Hmm...not too much new stuff but looks like an awesome show. I still need to buy my ticket.

6. This mascara is AMAZING! If you are looking for BAM!! eyelashes, buy it. Trust me, I know mascara ;)

5. VH1's Tool Academy. 

I know I might be a total reality show junkie, but this show is freakin' A-MAZ-ING! Basically it takes couples where the boyfriend is a total egotistical tool and tries to reform them so they leave the show a decent man/boyfriend. Each week they focus on different aspects of what is important in a relationship (commitment, fidelity, etc) and whoever fails that week is booted off the show. The winning couple's reward is $100K. The show is absolutely genius.  I love seeing these guys make complete fools out of themselves, and those that actually do change remind me that all men are not completely hopeless. I really do feel for the girlfriends though...the crap they put up with.

4. Unemployment has reached over 10%; the first time it has hit double-digits in over a quarter of a century (1983, I believe). Awesome, just awesome.

3.18 days til Twilight is out on DVD!!! 

2. So excited for Angels & Demons to come out in May! I loved this book, even more than The Da Vinci Code. And I just found out Ewan McGregor is in the movie!!! 10x more excited! 

1. My best friend Jenny is getting married in June, and I AM MAID OF HONOR!! Woot Woot! SOOO excited! If anyone has any good MOH ideas...please send them my way!

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Good Boy, Chris Weitz

I am a happy girl. Taylor WILL continue playing Jacob in New Moon.

From the Twilight website:

Good news about New Moon from director Chris Weitz:

I'm very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in New Moon and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer.

The characters in Stephenie's books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series. But it was my first instinct that Taylor was, is, and should be Jacob, and that the books would be best served by the actor who is emotionally right for the part. I think that fans of Twilight the book and the movie will be surprised by the Jacob Black that Taylor will bring to the screen in New Moon; and I'm looking forward to working with him and the rest of the cast in realizing the film.

very best

Chris Weitz

I'd just like to add that I was very much a part of this decision. My first priority was always what was best for New Moon—what was going to give us the best possible movie. I'm truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit, and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he's going to bring to Jacob's character this year.

- Steph

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TEAM TAYLOR. Who's with me?

So I was ok when I found out that New Moon won't be out until 2010.

And I was ok with Catherine Hardwicke not directing the next film.

But I am most certainly NOT OK with ANYONE else besides TAYLOR LAUTNER playing my dear JACOB!

Taylor was the perfect Jacob in Twilight. Why would you even think of changing such a significant character in New Moon. Especially considering that Jacob will probably have about 2 more hours of screen time than Edward in this film.

Apparently, Chris Weitz is considering Michael Copon for the role of Jacob.  

Sure, he's cute. I'm sure he's a decent actor. 

But HE'S NO JACOB. 

The guy isn't even Native American for crying out loud!! He's like Filipino/German or something. 

At least Taylor is like half Native American!!

I am pissed. I would say I am going to boycott the film, but let's be honest here-that would be impossible for me to do. All I can say is that I hope I am not disappointed with Mr. Weitz decision.

Today, I am so TEAM JACOB

Check out these articles:

MSNBC

MTV

Excuse me while I go write a strongly worded email to Summit...

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Where else am I gonna go?

Rob Pattinson "Let Me Sign"
This song gives me goosebumps...

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And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...

Saw the midnight show of Twilight last night. Never read the books. Had no idea what it was really about.

Absolutely LOVED it and fell IN LOVE with Edward
Why did I not know that these books existed?

The movie was just awesome. It was so sexually intense without being obscene. The chemistry between Bella and Edward was absolutely crazy, I can't even put it into words. I am headed to Barnes & Noble to pick up Twilight-super excited cause Michelle and Vivi tell me its even better than the movie.




Do yourself a favor-go see the movie ASAP. I know I will be seeing it at least one more time in theaters :)

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