Guy criticizes Disney constantly.
I think it's funny, of course, and do little to discourage it. He says that the Disney Channel is a dumping ground for all Disney's old shows. He says they should call it "Disney Barf".
Yesterday he saw a billboard for "Bambi II" and he couldn't stand it. He feels that Disney cheapens a classic by coming out with a straight-to-video sequel. He shook his head sadly and said, "There's nobody in hell because they've all gone to Disney."
He's in that teenager phase where he's critical of everything. I just think it's funny when Disney is the target. Ha, ha, ha.
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Josie got an "award" from the principle at her school for improved spelling. It included a coupon for a complimentary kid's meal when accompanied by an adult. So we (Mom & Dad were visiting) all went to Mimi's Cafe for dinner to celebrate her award, but I tried to tell her that "complimentary meal" didn't mean she'd get a complement from the manager. But she DID get a compliment from the Manager, plus a little pin!
So I guess I have to give her teacher credit for trying to be more positive.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The reason I say "This is the 818 area code" on my message machine.
The other day I was waiting around at Josie's basketball practice (1.5 Hrs!) and my cell phone rang. I picked it up, and it sounded like a young girl on the other end. She said "Are you a hotel?" and I replied that no, I was not a hotel.
"Well, what are you?" she asked.
This question confused me. What was I? I was not a building, I knew that for sure. I didn't know how to begin to describe what I am. I sort of stammered out, "Well, I'm,...I'm... I'm a PERSON!"
She said OK and hung up.
About 15 minutes later the phone rang again. I picked it up again and was asked, "Are you a hotel?" Again, I stated that I was NOT a hotel. I was curious about this problem, so I asked her, "Where are you calling from?"
She was smart, tho. Smart enough to say,"I can't tell you that. But I'm looking on the internet and this is the phone number for a hotel."
So I asked, "Is in the 818 area code?"
She said, "No, it's 816."
So I said, "Well, this is the 818 area code."
And she said, "Oh, OK. Bye."
And I said Bye to her as well.
"Well, what are you?" she asked.
This question confused me. What was I? I was not a building, I knew that for sure. I didn't know how to begin to describe what I am. I sort of stammered out, "Well, I'm,...I'm... I'm a PERSON!"
She said OK and hung up.
About 15 minutes later the phone rang again. I picked it up again and was asked, "Are you a hotel?" Again, I stated that I was NOT a hotel. I was curious about this problem, so I asked her, "Where are you calling from?"
She was smart, tho. Smart enough to say,"I can't tell you that. But I'm looking on the internet and this is the phone number for a hotel."
So I asked, "Is in the 818 area code?"
She said, "No, it's 816."
So I said, "Well, this is the 818 area code."
And she said, "Oh, OK. Bye."
And I said Bye to her as well.
The Cheese incident
The other day we were getting ready to go to Guy's game, and I had to go back inside for Pepto Bismal as my stomach was hurting! So while we were back in the house, I told Josie to grab some string cheese, even tho she didn't want any, so she would have it if she got hungry later. She grudgingly got it, and we got into the car and drove away. We were almost to the game when a client called me, so I pulled over and asked Josie for a pen so I could write his address down. The cheese was on top of her backpack, but she opened the backpack to find me a pen. Later, when we were on the road again, she said she couldn't find the cheese. So I had her look and look, but she couldn't find it. So I turned her backpack inside out, but we can't find it! So now I have some cheese somewhere in my car going bad. Just what I needed, right?
Meanwhile, I have to help S cancel his escrow. Not the Christmas present I was looking for. I really hoped he would build those houses, as he could (we both could) have made some good money on those. But I tried to take it as cheerfully as possible, hoping that something else may work out with him in the future.
Winter Solstice
I can't remember how we got onto the subject, but the other day I was pointing out that Dec. 21st is the Winter Solstice, which means it's the shortest day of the year. Then yesterday when it got dark, Josie was saying "Why is it dark so early today?" and things like that, when I finally got that she remembered. Yes, honey, it was the shortest day of the year. Now the days will start getting longer and sunnier - so I'm hoping the new year will bring me lots more luck and success and sun into my life too!
Anyway, today is the 22nd - 3 days before Christmas and I've taken a double shift at work - probably just a part of the quietest time of the year (in terms of Floor Time action). Well, I got 3 good leads today!
Leads are just leads and you never know, but as I said, I'm expecting some good luck soon...
Horoscope 12/23: Daily extended (by Astrology.com)
Improvements are in the stars, starting with your mood. Let your annoyances go and embrace all that's calm and bright; you're going to be welcoming some gifts of both the material kind and those you can't grasp but which are even more meaningful. At the same time, you can begin to let go of some old emotions that have outlived their usefulness and make room for what's fresh and new. It's all occasion for much rejoicing!
Meanwhile, I have to help S cancel his escrow. Not the Christmas present I was looking for. I really hoped he would build those houses, as he could (we both could) have made some good money on those. But I tried to take it as cheerfully as possible, hoping that something else may work out with him in the future.
Winter Solstice
I can't remember how we got onto the subject, but the other day I was pointing out that Dec. 21st is the Winter Solstice, which means it's the shortest day of the year. Then yesterday when it got dark, Josie was saying "Why is it dark so early today?" and things like that, when I finally got that she remembered. Yes, honey, it was the shortest day of the year. Now the days will start getting longer and sunnier - so I'm hoping the new year will bring me lots more luck and success and sun into my life too!
Anyway, today is the 22nd - 3 days before Christmas and I've taken a double shift at work - probably just a part of the quietest time of the year (in terms of Floor Time action). Well, I got 3 good leads today!
Leads are just leads and you never know, but as I said, I'm expecting some good luck soon...
Horoscope 12/23: Daily extended (by Astrology.com)
Improvements are in the stars, starting with your mood. Let your annoyances go and embrace all that's calm and bright; you're going to be welcoming some gifts of both the material kind and those you can't grasp but which are even more meaningful. At the same time, you can begin to let go of some old emotions that have outlived their usefulness and make room for what's fresh and new. It's all occasion for much rejoicing!
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