They seem to be everywhere

I'm not much of a photographer, bear with my crappy photo. Despite it's popularity, and despite the fact that I very much think it needs a different frame, I really love my new poster! I got it here. It's a reproduction of British WWII propaganda posters. I just think it's a great mantra staring me in the face every day. Plus it reminds me of Tim Gunn. :) At least it's his voice I hear in my head when I read it.

when I'm meeting someone new..

Whenever I try to not be myself, I just end up being a louder and more obnoxious version of myself. I think I should just stick to being myself.

and Parker too.

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Ranch but he's probably only going to eat the carrots

3. What's one food he doesn't like? Avocado as he demonstated for my family on Sunday night. We just covered it with a napkin till dinner was over

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? Milk. Milk with everything

5. Where did he go to high school? TBD

6. What size shoe does he wear? 11, he's a very tall boy

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? cars and trains
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? ham and cheese but he also loves egg salad

9. What would this person eat every day if he could? rice cakes. he's a never ending pit for the cheddar ones

10. What is his favorite cereal? cinnamon toast crunch
11. What would he never wear? he hates socks. Every morning I find them on the floor

12. What is his favorite sports team? Go Jazz Go!

13. Who did he vote for? Well, he usually votes for mom

14. Who is his best friend? His dad and James Ellis
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? He hates when I sing along to music. He needs to be able to hear the song as it was originally intended

16. What is his heritage? All over Europe and a teence of Native American

17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? Funfetti cupcakes

18. Did he play sports in high school? If his dad has anything to say about it

19. What could he spend hours doing? Playing at the park, playing with his train set, 'driving' cars on the kitchen counter
20. What is one unique talent he has? He can run very fast for a three year old. And he has this amazing ability to NEVER get tired.

I usually keep him to myself and I thought, what the heck? I might as well share a little of my sweetie boy.

about Danno

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Sports
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Caesar
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Peppers
4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? Mountain Dew - Gross.
5. Where did he go to high school? Mt. Sai (sp?) High, and Lehi High
6. What size shoe does he wear? 10 - 10 1/2
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? He loves to buy movies and xbox games

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? I'm pretty sure he likes the meatball sub.
9. What would this person eat every day if he could? icecream, icecream, icecream
10. What is his favorite cereal? Chex, corn and rice mixed

11. What would he never wear? Pink

12. What is his favorite sports team? Basketball: Jazz, Football: BYU Cougars, Baseball: Mariners

13. Who did he vote for? He didn't... oops!
14. Who is his best friend? Me, of course

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? He claims he hates all my projects taking over the house but he's always impressed when I'm done.

16. What is his heritage? Scotland the Brave!
17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? Icecream. or anything but Chocolate

18. Did he play sports in high school? He dabbled in Football, Wrestling and Soccer
19. What could he spend hours doing? He could and has spent hours playing the old 360

20. What is one unique talent he has? Well... he is sort of naturally able to play any sport. It was really aggravating when we were dating. We played tennis, softball, went bowling, played football (just 500) and he ALWAYS won. But then he is very competitive. And he's great at changing light fixtures. :)

I tag:

1. Jessica

2. Angel

3. Julie

4. And you, of course.

don't come around here no more

the two unsuspecting salesman today dropped the last straw on this camel's back. you think they would cover this in training! if you come to my door and ask, "is your mom or dad home?" you can just turn around and walk away. because whatever it is you're selling- i don't care if it's Elvis Presley shaped, gourmet imported caramel filled chocolates that come wrapped in a 1/2 yard of fabric, i'm not going to buy it now. i've thought of some snotty replies, {i don't know if they're home, would you like me to call them and find out?} but i can never remember to say them once the offense is committed. (and yes, this does happen to me frequently.)
...so i'll try to cut them off at the pass. for those of you without a local craft store...
first of all: i feel sorry for you; second: there are some great stamps to choose from here. just use a foam brush to lightly dab a little acrylic paint onto you stamp and press firmly but gently onto your plaque. don't forget to put a clear coat on when you're finished to protect it from the elements. {and the occasional egg from a snubbed solicitor.}

todays carolynism

first of all, i would like to state for the record that i have read the church's article concerning the scandalous 'Big Love' episode. i find it to be both comforting and resoundingly truthful. however, as a personal choice, i will not be supporting HBO if i can help it.

now for some deep thoughts: {thunk while watching the beatles anthology}

i think,
the best artists are those who are slightly to severely crazy. they keep you coming back for more in an effort to understand them. but you never completely will. thus the supply never meets the demand.

BUMMER

I will sadly have to take 'the flight' off my language board. Or at least endorse only their tunes. Why? Because I'm boycotting HBO. I think you all know why - 'Big Love' a.k.a. Don't worry, we're not portraying Mormons... just their sacred Temple rooms, clothing, and ordinances. {Buttheads!} Do you think it's a coincidence, or is this Tom Hanks way of saying: "In your face, you un-American cavemen! This is my way of saying I'm not really sorry just in case my public 'apology' didn't do the job." He is the shows producer.

And I so wanted to own the 'Flight of the Conchords' seasons on DVD to enjoy over and over again. Oh well. So long fellas. Thanks for the laughs. If another network wants to pick up your show... take it!!

carolyn-isms

i guess sometimes i say some pretty weird things. i can be a very pensive person. these little thoughts pop into my head and i find myself nodding in agreement. and then i voice these little thoughts. Hilary call these 'carolynisms.'
I think every monday i will post one of my carolynisms. and you can nod in agreement - or not, whatever.

Today's carolynisms:

the older i get, the more i realize that i can become {and am becoming} the person i've always wanted to be. and that thought makes me want to get out of bed in the morning and live!

the answers

David Bowie is from London. He was born in Brixton as David Robert Jones. But there was already a Davy Jones in the biz (hey, hey we're the monkees) so he changed his name. I just wanted to see if someone thought he was from Canada or Guam or something.

He toured as alter ego Ziggy Stardust in 1972. If you ever see a pic of him with face paint and red hair, it's not Bowie, it's Ziggy. I know, the pants are nasty. But on me they'd look divine.

David Bowie did a duet with Bing Crosby. The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth.

Lovely song.

David Bowie recorded with:

John Lennon, Luther Vandros (I know! right?), Queen (if you squint reeeal hard you can spot Freddie Mercury in his famous tank.), Tina Turner, Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger, Nine Inch Nails, to name a few.

The Goblin King's name is Jareth. Well done all. (and that's toby.)

Movies the Bowie has been in:

The Man Who Fell to the Earth, Just a Gigolo, Christiane F., The Hunger, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Yellowbeard, Absolute Beginners, Labyrinth, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Linguini Incident, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Basquiat, Gunslinger's Revenge, Everybody Loves Sunshine, Zoolander, The Prestige (the itty bitty pic above), Arthur and the Invisibles, to name a few. and no, I did not already know this entire list.

David Bowie is married to Iman. Doesn't this pic make you wish you had one just like it of you and your hubby? {Candis, this spring, you're taking my family pics... make it happen. i expect to look just as skinny and dan appear to have just as much hair.}

At a 2004 concert, Bowie was hit in the eye with a lollipop. it stuck. he called to the audience, "you [insert profanity] wankers!" (is that ok? can I type wankers if it's not a swear word to me?) he still did the show. what a trooper.

So now you know. Thanks to my nearest and dearest who humored me. :)

(and the extra tid-bit of trivia via Julie)