I officially have less than a month before I begin a new life and start the Radiation Therapy program at ASU. I have really enjoyed being able to rest and recuperate after 4 solid years of school. While I do work a couple of days this week and have a wonderful wedding to attend this upcoming weekend, I don't plan on doing a whole lot until I start back at ASU.
I know that most of you will be happy that school starts again soon so that your children won't be constantly bothering you. However, I am friends with a lot of teachers who I am certain are not ready for a new year to begin, especially one who will be leaving her new baby for the first time to return to work.
As I mentioned in my last blog, I'm cruising on Oasis of the Seas this December. I also mentioned that my next cruise will be aboard the Norwegian Epic, and it will. We booked that cruise last week and do not set sail until October 2011. Why so long you ask? Well, when I begin ASU in late August, I will be in school continuously (except Christmas and Spring Break) until the August 2011 when I graduate. The other reason; Epic moves from Miami to Barcelona next summer and after the research I have done, the best time to take a Mediterranean cruise and avoid the long lines at tourist destinations and the sweltering heat is October.
Norwegian really did us well! Not only did they upgrade our stateroom category (a promotion for Epic's Inaugural season) but the 7-day cruise is cheap! In fact, the price is half what we are paying for our Caribbean cruise on board Oasis. Now, we did splurge for a great room on board Oasis, but Oasis does have higher prices than any other cruise ship. I guess they have to pay the $1.8 billion somehow. And still, Epic is the 2nd largest cruise ship by gross tonnage (it's not as tall or long as the RCCL Freedom Class ships) and has the same wonderful choices of restaurants and entertainment.
We ventured to Paula Deen's buffet Saturday evening and as usual I gorged myself to the point of pain and didn't do any gambling. Once, a friend of mine spent about 30 minutes in the bathroom after eating at Paula's buffet. I won't mention the name, but we got worried about that person when we realized that they hadn't returned from the restroom.
P.S. I wanted a rotisserie chicken for dinner but both Walmarts are out. How the hell do both run out? I don't care for the Kroger chickens (they smell funny).
All for today! TTYL!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
On the Open Seas
For years and years I have resisted hopping on board a cruise ship to take in the sun and see what these floating hotels have to offer. There are several reasons for my hesitation including the fact that I hate the beach, hate the heat, and it is on a boat. I have been terrified of boats since my parents dragged me on one, kicking and screaming I might add, to speed around Lake Barkley in Kentucky after they promised that we would not be going fast. Since then, I haven't been fond of getting on boats. Alas, I will get on slow moving marine devices such as those that have a paddle wheel or peddles.
However, I have been intrigued with Royal Caribbean since they invented the mega-ship over ten years ago when they introduced Voyager of the Seas. The ship, then the world's largest and currently tied for 10th largest cruise ship, fascinated me with the indoor Royal Promenade and ice skating rink. After briefly losing the world's largest cruise ship title to the Queen Mary II, Royal Caribbean introduced the 3 Freedom Class of ships starting in 2006 to retake the title of world's largest. But now Royal Caribbean has outdone itself yet again. Late last year Oasis of the Seas was launched and is currently the world's largest cruise ship. Her sister sets sail this December. These ships are over 75,000 gross tons larger than the 2nd largest cruise ships. There is room on board for over 6,000 guests and over 2,000 crew members. Yes, Oasis and her sister Allure are massive. Royal Caribbean holds 9 of the top 11 spots for largest cruise ships. The only non-RC ships in the top 11 are the Norwegian Epic (5th largest) and Queen Mary II (6th largest).
So, being not easily impressed, I decided one evening to break my cruise hymen and booked a cruise on board Oasis. Inside stateroom, hell no! I purchased a balcony suite on the top floor and can't wait! We are sailing to the Bahamas, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. I can't wait until they open up restaurant reservations for my cruising, which happens 90 days prior to sailing, so that I can be sure to eat at the over 15 specialty restaurants I want to when I want to. After all, I will be fighting with 5,000 or so others to not eat simply eat in the dining room.
You might ask, why not sail on the new ship. Well, there are two reasons. I don't particularly think that a ship that is brand new with over 2,000 crew members that have no idea what they are doing on a massive ship is such a great idea. I'm pretty sure she will need to some time to work out her kinks. The other reason is that her maiden voyage, which sets sail the day after we set sail on Oasis, visits ports in Mexico which I care not to visit. As Charlotte says after refusing to eat the food in Sex and the City The Movie, "It's Mexico."
That's all for tonight! In my next issue, why Norwegian Epic will be my next cruise. Off to the grocery store!
However, I have been intrigued with Royal Caribbean since they invented the mega-ship over ten years ago when they introduced Voyager of the Seas. The ship, then the world's largest and currently tied for 10th largest cruise ship, fascinated me with the indoor Royal Promenade and ice skating rink. After briefly losing the world's largest cruise ship title to the Queen Mary II, Royal Caribbean introduced the 3 Freedom Class of ships starting in 2006 to retake the title of world's largest. But now Royal Caribbean has outdone itself yet again. Late last year Oasis of the Seas was launched and is currently the world's largest cruise ship. Her sister sets sail this December. These ships are over 75,000 gross tons larger than the 2nd largest cruise ships. There is room on board for over 6,000 guests and over 2,000 crew members. Yes, Oasis and her sister Allure are massive. Royal Caribbean holds 9 of the top 11 spots for largest cruise ships. The only non-RC ships in the top 11 are the Norwegian Epic (5th largest) and Queen Mary II (6th largest).
So, being not easily impressed, I decided one evening to break my cruise hymen and booked a cruise on board Oasis. Inside stateroom, hell no! I purchased a balcony suite on the top floor and can't wait! We are sailing to the Bahamas, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. I can't wait until they open up restaurant reservations for my cruising, which happens 90 days prior to sailing, so that I can be sure to eat at the over 15 specialty restaurants I want to when I want to. After all, I will be fighting with 5,000 or so others to not eat simply eat in the dining room.
You might ask, why not sail on the new ship. Well, there are two reasons. I don't particularly think that a ship that is brand new with over 2,000 crew members that have no idea what they are doing on a massive ship is such a great idea. I'm pretty sure she will need to some time to work out her kinks. The other reason is that her maiden voyage, which sets sail the day after we set sail on Oasis, visits ports in Mexico which I care not to visit. As Charlotte says after refusing to eat the food in Sex and the City The Movie, "It's Mexico."
That's all for tonight! In my next issue, why Norwegian Epic will be my next cruise. Off to the grocery store!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Is it over yet?
When will all of this uninteresting sports news end? First, it was the damn World Cup. Who really gives a shit about soccer except for foreigners and kids? Don't get me wrong, I don't prefer American Football over soccer, it's stupid as hell too. The only football team I support is the Arkansas State University Red Wolves not only because I attend ASU but my neighbor across the street coaches for the team.
After the World Cup crap was beginning to wrap up, that Yankee bastard decided that he needed more minutes of fame and would hold the world hostage while he decided which NBA team he would join. Yes, I'm talking about Labron James. And what the hell is this King James bullshit. The last time I checked, the United States of American doesn't have royalty and he sure as hell didn't write a version of the Bible. I heard a person say, several years ago, that he doesn't have a "big head" and is "down-to-Earth" and doesn't care about the fame and money. Bull-fuckin-shit!!! Anyone who wants to have an entire program on ESPN to announce a decision wants everyone to look a them. That asshole only cares about fame! Plus, what does he think he can do in Miami that he couldn't in Cleveland? He didn't help Cleveland win any so is he really that good? I say not. Go back to Ohio.
Finally, we are overwhelmed with actual Yankee news as George Steinbrenner died yesterday. Sad, on some levels. Yet, this "news" belongs on the who-gives-a-shit level. I can't wait to see what his family does with the Yankees, more importantly the $1.5 billion worth of Yankees, now that he's gone. Take my word, it's gonna get nasty!
In household news, I'm going nuts!!! I don't know how much longer I can sit at home every day. I thought I would enjoy having free time to do whatever but there is no way in hell that I can be a full time housewife.
Today's China discussion involves sports. China is very proud of being a world powerhouse when it comes to athletes. I once saw Yao Ming play basketball against the Memphis Grizzlies and while I was unimpressed with him as a player, I was very impressed the first time that I saw the "birds nest."
I first saw this impressive structure the day that I visited the Great Wall. Honestly, I was more impressed with the stadium than the wall. Maybe it was because the wall looked like, well, a stone wall. Or maybe it was because the stadium was flashed across the screens of televisions worldwide during the most impressive Olympic Games ever! One thing I noticed was that the stadium, like people, appears much larger on television than it is actually. It was impressive nonetheless, as was everything on the Olympic Green.
That's all for today! Until next time...
After the World Cup crap was beginning to wrap up, that Yankee bastard decided that he needed more minutes of fame and would hold the world hostage while he decided which NBA team he would join. Yes, I'm talking about Labron James. And what the hell is this King James bullshit. The last time I checked, the United States of American doesn't have royalty and he sure as hell didn't write a version of the Bible. I heard a person say, several years ago, that he doesn't have a "big head" and is "down-to-Earth" and doesn't care about the fame and money. Bull-fuckin-shit!!! Anyone who wants to have an entire program on ESPN to announce a decision wants everyone to look a them. That asshole only cares about fame! Plus, what does he think he can do in Miami that he couldn't in Cleveland? He didn't help Cleveland win any so is he really that good? I say not. Go back to Ohio.
Finally, we are overwhelmed with actual Yankee news as George Steinbrenner died yesterday. Sad, on some levels. Yet, this "news" belongs on the who-gives-a-shit level. I can't wait to see what his family does with the Yankees, more importantly the $1.5 billion worth of Yankees, now that he's gone. Take my word, it's gonna get nasty!
In household news, I'm going nuts!!! I don't know how much longer I can sit at home every day. I thought I would enjoy having free time to do whatever but there is no way in hell that I can be a full time housewife.
Today's China discussion involves sports. China is very proud of being a world powerhouse when it comes to athletes. I once saw Yao Ming play basketball against the Memphis Grizzlies and while I was unimpressed with him as a player, I was very impressed the first time that I saw the "birds nest."
I first saw this impressive structure the day that I visited the Great Wall. Honestly, I was more impressed with the stadium than the wall. Maybe it was because the wall looked like, well, a stone wall. Or maybe it was because the stadium was flashed across the screens of televisions worldwide during the most impressive Olympic Games ever! One thing I noticed was that the stadium, like people, appears much larger on television than it is actually. It was impressive nonetheless, as was everything on the Olympic Green.
That's all for today! Until next time...
Friday, July 2, 2010
Crazy Crap
I had just fallen asleep last night when a crop duster decided to fly what sounded like 10 feet above my roof. It scared the crap out of me. After a minute, and hearing it again, I realized what they were doing. Fourth in the Forest is tomorrow in Craighead Forest Park and they were spraying for mosquitoes. But the question I would like answered is why in the hell were they flying so close to my roof and countless other people's roofs who live beside Craighead Forest at 11 at night. Why not 9 or so?
I watched a lot of the Travel Channel yesterday and saw one commercial over and over that I couldn't stand. It was advertising the next episode of "Bert the Conqueror." Apparently he goes "noodling" with some white trash women in Tennessee. In one of the preview scenes, one of the women is below the muddy, nasty water and comes up holding a fish and apparently had her mouth open because she blows the nasty ass water out of her mouth. Now, let me tell you. I have never been the kind of person who likes to go to "the lake" or "the river." Honestly, I feel that it's beneath me. Do you have any idea what is floating in that nasty water? No, I have no desire to sit in stagnant water, get drunk, and look like an idiot. Plus, when these idiots around here go to "the river" I get confused because the river that I grew up next to was the fuckin Mississippi that you don't need to be swimming in. Yes people, Spring River is nothing but a shitty ass ditch.
I don't read any of these stupid ass "Twilight" books and I could care less about those stupid movies. The people they cast are not exactly attractive. I mean when I watched that one bitch in "Panic Room" I thought that she was a boy for half the movie. Plus, in the new Volvo commercial that has something to do with "Twilight" I see her kiss two different guy, one pale ugly one, and a hog nosed Mexican looking boy. I don't know what you call a girl who likes to kiss more that one guy but around these parts we call her a filthy whore. So take your "Twilight" wierdo self and keep away from me! I'm team William Faulkner cause that old bastard knew how to write books.
I hope that each and every one of you and your families have a very happy and safe Independence Day! Happy 234th Birthday America!
I watched a lot of the Travel Channel yesterday and saw one commercial over and over that I couldn't stand. It was advertising the next episode of "Bert the Conqueror." Apparently he goes "noodling" with some white trash women in Tennessee. In one of the preview scenes, one of the women is below the muddy, nasty water and comes up holding a fish and apparently had her mouth open because she blows the nasty ass water out of her mouth. Now, let me tell you. I have never been the kind of person who likes to go to "the lake" or "the river." Honestly, I feel that it's beneath me. Do you have any idea what is floating in that nasty water? No, I have no desire to sit in stagnant water, get drunk, and look like an idiot. Plus, when these idiots around here go to "the river" I get confused because the river that I grew up next to was the fuckin Mississippi that you don't need to be swimming in. Yes people, Spring River is nothing but a shitty ass ditch.
I don't read any of these stupid ass "Twilight" books and I could care less about those stupid movies. The people they cast are not exactly attractive. I mean when I watched that one bitch in "Panic Room" I thought that she was a boy for half the movie. Plus, in the new Volvo commercial that has something to do with "Twilight" I see her kiss two different guy, one pale ugly one, and a hog nosed Mexican looking boy. I don't know what you call a girl who likes to kiss more that one guy but around these parts we call her a filthy whore. So take your "Twilight" wierdo self and keep away from me! I'm team William Faulkner cause that old bastard knew how to write books.
I hope that each and every one of you and your families have a very happy and safe Independence Day! Happy 234th Birthday America!
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