Kristin Chenoweth's Addiction

Hilarious! Who knew Kristin Chenoweth would ever be in the same sentence as meth addiction?!

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Part Time Announcement

I think the most difficult thing about working part-time for Disney (as opposed to having a full-time contract) is the inability to have a routine or to even plan anything definitively in advance.

Because I never know how many hours I’ll be scheduled to work in any given week, I have to be available any time Disney calls which has resulted in me missing out on a lot of previously scheduled events (like two different birthday parties!).

I feel horrible about canceling on people, but I have to work. Thankfully, all of my friends have been understanding of the situation, but still. I feel terrible. Now whenever I make plans, I make sure to give the standard “Yes ... unless I have to work” response.


Granted, in the past, I was often late or had to cancel things even when I was full-time due to a show time change. But now the occurrences are much more frequent, and it’s aggravating.

However, in today’s economy, I'm thankful to have a job that provides me with a paycheck, even when it’s inconvenient.

Of course, the big news in my life is ... I’m going out on another cruise ship!!!!

It's official. I’ll be going into rehearsals for Royal Caribbean at the end of September to join the Jewel of the Seas in November, and I’m very excited!

For more information about the shows and itinerary see my website under News.

Funny Funny

These are some hilarious videos I found to spice up your day. They're not that long, but be warned ... there is some adult content. Enjoy!


Universal Studios's Free Photo Booth ...
or so they think.




Sesame Street: CENSORED

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Michael Phelps's Endorsements

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Trying to get this kid to wish Roseanne a "Happy Birthday"

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Go Kathy!

Finally watched Kathy Griffin’s Life on the D-List 2008 Season Finale. I give her such props. She’s a staunch Democrat, strongly opposed to the war in Iraq, and yet, last season she went to Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops. And this year she went to the Walter Reed Army Hospital to meet-and-greet the injured soldiers (almost all of them amputees) and their families before putting on a show.


What an eye-opening experience to see exactly what the men and women defending our country have to go through. As Kathy said, traveling to the military bases and hospitals puts names and faces to the the numbers we see and hear about on the evening news.

Somehow Kathy kept her sense of humor while still creating an extremely emotional and touching episode. Kudos.

Yes, she’s bawdy and controversial and over-the-top. And I love her!

Goodbye American Airlines

I’m mad at the airline industry, but most specifically American Airlines. I’m not going to say I’ll NEVER fly with them again (because who knows what’s going to happen with the industry the way it is), but if I can help it, I’m going to avoid American Airlines.

I recently had to change a plane ticket (over a month in advance of the original departure date) and instead of a $25 or even a $50 change fee, they charged me an additional $150 on top of the ticket difference. So basically, my $200 ticket became a $50 credit to book a new reservation, and I lost the other $150.

Oh ... and was there any indication anywhere on the ticket or emails they sent me or on their website that told me a reservation change would cost $150? No siree. The most I could find was a generic “there may be a fee”.

And don’t think I didn’t try and try and try to get the fee waived or at least reduced. I even got Patrick to try. He went above and beyond and climbed higher up the AA food chain than I thought possible.

But American Airlines, whose Customer Service Plan states “We are dedicated to making every flight you take with us something special. Your safety, comfort and convenience are our most important concerns,” gave Patrick this (paraphrased) answer: “Sorry. There’s nothing we can do.”

So, ta-ta American Airlines. See ya, later.

Rubber Boy

I've seen lots of female contortionists, but it's rare to see a male one. And he's definitely flexible!

Rubber Boy

It's Survey Time!

Haven't done a survey in a long time either, so here's a random one for fun!

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Did you have any unread text messages this morning when you woke up?
No.



What's your relationship with the person you last texted?
My honey.



Where was your default picture taken?
Movement Arts Studio



Do you have a flip or slide phone?
Slide.



Do you wish someone would call you right now?
Don’t care.



Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?
I sure hope so. I’m trying to avoid cancer!



Name something you dislike about the day you're having?
It’s hot outside.



When was the last time you cried?
I think it was reading The Shack by William P. Young



Is there anybody you're really disappointed in right now?
Not that I can think of ...



Do you miss someone?
Always.



Do you have a best friend?
Yes.



Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?
Usually I talk about them. Or maybe over-talk about them is more accurate.



If someone looked under your bed, what would they find?
Wrapping paper.



What is the last movie you watched?
Batman: The Dark Knight



Will you be in a relationship 3 months from now?
Yes.



Are you happy at the moment?
Yes.



Are you a morning person or a night person?
I’m definitely more of a morning person, but I have a hard time getting up if I haven’t gotten enough sleep.



What were you doing at 1am this morning?
Sleeping.



Do you like to read?
YES! But I don’t have the opportunity to read as much as I did when I was younger.



You're in the hospital, who on your TOP friends would you call?
Amy, Patrick, and my family



Is there a difference between the word 'best friend' and 'friend'?
Definitely. I have lots of friends, but the classification belongs to someone who knows me intimately



When is the last time a girl gave you a hug?
Today at work.



Have you ever touched an elephant?
... I think so ... not sure on that one ...



Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes?
Yes. I’ve also been told my eyes are always hugely dilated. Don’t know what that’s about.



Do you ever keep arguing when you know you're wrong?
I don’t think so. I usually argue because I believe I’m right. Once I realize I’m wrong, I think I concede.



How is your hair?
Unruly and receding.



Do you like your first name?
I love it!!!!



Last time you ate grilled cheese?
I hate a grilled ham and cheese only a few weeks ago. Does that still count?



Name something great that happened today?
I booked a day next week to work at Dream Along with Mickey



Who was the last person's voice you heard?
The boys from the cast of Dream Along with Mickey playing Nintendo Wii



Who spoils you the most?
I don’t think anyone spoils me, although there are a couple people who can be very nice.



Do you like your life as of now?
Yes ... it’s kind of in transition right now ... but you know ... that’s life.



How many kids do you want in the future?
I’ve always wanted 2-4 kids, but I don’t forsee that happening anytime in the near future.



Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with M?
No.



Have you ever kissed anyone whose name started with D?
No. Random questions.



Do you crack your knuckles?
Yes. Those air pockets are annoying.



What were you doing twenty minutes ago?
Dancing on the castle stage at Disney’s The Magic Kingdom



Last thing you drank?
Nice, cold H2O.



What were you doing at midnight last night?
Uh, sleeping. Morning person, remember?



When is your birthday?
September 13th



Where does most of your family live?
My extended family is centralized in Minnesota, but I have family all over the world. My immediate family lives in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Florida.



Did you kiss or hug anyone today?
Yes



Ever told someone you loved them and meant it?
Yes. I would hope that people wouldn’t say I love you without meaning it.



Have you ever thought about getting your nose pierced?
I’ve thought about it ... and then dismissed it.



Have you broken a bone?
Nope.



What can't you wait for?
My birthday!



Who are you talking to right now?
Nobody.



Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?
No. I’m boring.



Who was the last person that called you?
Patrick.



Who is the last person that called you and you didn't answer?
Patrick.



Are you good at giving directions?
I think so, if I know where they’re going.



Rent a movie or go to movies?
I would say go to the movie, but the experience is so often marred by the attending audience, so now I’ll usually say rent the movie!



Has anyone told you they've missed you lately?
Yes.



Are you wearing any clothes that don't belong to you?
Yep. They’re all Disney’s baby (except the underwear!)



If you could seek revenge on someone, would you?
I don’t think so, but then again I don’t currently have anything to seek revenge for so it’s hard to say.



Mountains or the beach?
Mountains.



Bonfires or fireplaces?
Tough one. Depends on the weather, but I’ll pick bonfires. The S’mores just edge out the fireplace.



Have you ever taken medicine that wasn't prescribed to you?
No. In general, I try to stay away from medicine.



Do you hate when people smoke around you?
Yes. It smells bad and gets into my clothes.



Who was the last girl you talked to?
The Dance Captain of Dream Along With Mickey



Who was the last person you talked to in person?
See last question.



Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
I’m dancing at Beauty and the Beast



Recently done anything you regret?
No. I try not to regret. Too much time and energy wasted on things I can’t change.



How do you handle stress?
Depends. I think I usually handle it fairly well depending on the situation, but other people tell me I tend to freak out.



Do you think best friends can be replaced?
In general, no. Once a best friend, probably always a best friend. That’s my theory right now.



Who will you be with Saturday night?
Me, myself, and I watching the Olympics!



Who's Myspace Password Do You Have?
Umm... my own.



What does the last text message in your inbox say?
It’s not a text. It’s a picture of my cat, Gideon.



Something you want to know?
Why do our bodies generate more hair all over ourselves as we grow older, while the hair on our head disappears?



Something you're happy about?
I’m happy I’m healthy.



Do you wish you were somewhere else right now?
No. I’m happy to be working and making a paycheck.

Movie Thoughts:

I haven’t done any movie reviews in a while so ... let’s see if I can catch up:

A Home at the End of the World

I’ve heard about this movie for a long time and was looking forward to finally seeing it, but, I must say, I was disappointed. I kept waiting for something more.

From the writer of The Hours comes a functionally dysfunctional threesome between two childhood friends and the girl they meet along the way. It wasn’t necessarily bad - all three leads were excellent - but when the end arrived with a decidedly sad turn of events, I just thought ... “is that all?”

The Strangers

Don’t even bother. The trailers were excellent, but this movie is a completely unbelievable piece of garbage. I can’t believe Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman agreed to make it.

Were you scared?
Yes.

Did you jump in your seat?
Yes.

Did it have any other redeeming qualities?
No.

Strangers is pointless, depressing, and stupid. If you’re in the mood for a good scare, rent Vacancy instead, a far superior horror film in every aspect.

Juno

When I finally saw this movie, I thought my expectations might sabotage my viewing pleasure. Boy was I wrong. Extremely witty, unconventional, and thoroughly surprising, Juno was a delight to watch. The Oscar for original screenplay was well-deserved.

In the mood for a quirky comedy filled with snappy dialogue and believable characters? Juno is your movie.

The Amityville Horror (2005 remake)

Pretty straight-forward horror movie based on “true” events that I actually enjoyed. Fluffy and lacking substance but still enjoyable when you’re in the mood. Settle in with a bowl of popcorn, a dark room, and loved one to snuggle up with, and you’re all set.

Reminded me a lot of The Shining and definitely better than Strangers (see above), but I’d still opt for Vacancy.

Dan in Real Life

Another disappointment. Okay, I wanted to like this movie. I really did.

Steve Carell was excellent, Juliette Binoche absolutely perfect, and the three daughters were believable and precocious, but the whole movie was so melancholy. Where was the joy? Where was the hope?

Carell plays a columnist whose wife died four years ago and is struggling to find love again. Sounds like a good beginning. But his large extended family comes across as so insensitive, uncaring, and oblivious that when the end finally comes I was only mildly happy. Just too much sadness. Carell was like Charlie Brown only more depressing.

If you want a heart-warming story about large families, I recommend watching The Family Stone instead. It succeeds where Dan fails.

Batman: The Dark Knight

Finally, I saw the blockbuster that everyone’s talking about.

The first thing I have to say is how well-crafted this movie was. The plot moves faster than Batman’s Batmobile so the 2.5 hours zoomed along unnoticed. Christopher Nolan does a masterful job of balancing the action with the drama and keeping the tension tight between the good characters and the bad characters. There weren’t any twists per se, but I can’t say I ever knew where the story was headed. And that’s the kind of movie I like.

Heath Ledger makes an incredible Joker, and with his untimely death, it’ll be interesting to see if he wins an Oscar for his role. I didn’t think anyone could surpass Jack Nicholson’s Joker, but Ledger sure did. He’s every bit as good as people said he was.


The whole cast, actually, is wonderful including Christian Bale ... except for his raspy Batman voice. What’s up with that?!! Was anyone else distracted by his utterly ridiculous vocal put-on? It made it difficult to understand him when he was the Caped Crusader. I don’t remember that voice from his first Batman movie, but maybe it wasn’t as pronounced. Oh, well.

Surprisingly, The Dark Knight lived up to the hype. And now I’m actually looking forward to the next Batman movie.

Books for Thought

I haven’t done any book reviews in a while, so here are the last two books I've read:

The Kite Runner

Amazing, amazing book. Not at all what I was expecting. Actually, I don't know what I was expecting, but I guess it wasn't this.

The beginning was a little difficult as I figured out the characters and their names - and the Afghani language in general - but that's really the only negative thing I have to say about the book because the prose was so smooth.

The characters were rich and well-rounded, the history and politics fascinating, and the story compelling and heart-wrenching. If you haven’t already read it, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of The Kite Runner. It wasn't the third highest selling book of 2005 for nothing.

The Shack

Interesting book!!!

The premise is this: where is God amidst tragedy? Not an easy topic to tackle, that’s for sure. And yet William P. Young courageously delves into a story about a husband whose daughter is abducted during a camping trip with unabashed tenderness.

The writing alternates between rich and glorious to hideously amateur, and yet, this book offers a fresh and original take on the nature and personage of God. If you’ve hungered for something spiritual that is decidedly Christian in nature but still waaaaaaaaay out-of-the-box, check this book out. I can't describe it, but I've never read or thought about God in the terms that this book dramatizes.

You’ll have to wade through some dense theological/philosophical passages in the middle, but it’s worth it for something so different from your typical spiritual fiction.

And ... I admit it ... I teared up at the end. If that isn't enough of a recommendation, I don't know what is.