Random stuff.

One of my blogging friends does a Tuesday Ten list (waving furiously at Gini). That's not what this is, but I'm feeling pretty random, so here's a list of stuff for today.
  • There is nothing better than watching people you love have their prayers answered. When those answered prayers are going to result in unbelievable blessings for a baby that doesn't even know it yet -- well, that's just the icing on the cake.
  • My mother cracks me up. She never fails to share some miscellaneous piece of information she heard or saw or got on email that is just hysterical. Here's a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFWA1A9XFi8.
  • I'm not political. I won't suddenly become political just because of the news about Bin Laden. I will say I've got a little bit of "the devil you know" anxiety going on. What will al Qaeda feel driven to do to prove they're still a force?
  • Our country has not done and can never do enough to say thank you to the men and women of our military. Ever. But we should try harder.
  • I loved Water for Elephants - the novel. I am not a Robert Pattinson fan; I am a Reese Witherspoon fan. I generally dislike the movies made from books (Harry Potter, anyone?). So do I bother with the movie?
  • This spring has done nothing to help my fear of tornadoes. Seeing the destruction in Alabama and points east is heart-breaking. Is it just me, or do the natural disasters just seem to keep piling up?
  • I did not get up at 3am to watch the royal wedding last week. I watched the video, and it was beautiful. William and Kate looked happy and nervous -- and her "Oh wow" as she stepped onto the balcony was my favorite part. Yes, sweetie, this is your life.
  • Sometimes keeping your mouth shut is the best option. I had to practice that for almost two entire days, for various reasons. And then I called in sick because of a headache -- coincidence?

Comments

  1. jenMay 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    So any advice on the keeping of the mouth shut thing??? I can really use a does or three of it...... =)

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  2. Big Fat GiniMay 4, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Waving HI back...

    Don't bother with Water for Elephants if you loved the book. They didn't really deviate that much from it, but I didn't enjoy the movie all that much.

    Also, I never practice keeping my mouth shut. Clearly.

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