TV Tuesday

Okay, this week I missed Movie Monday and I am coping out by making it TV Tuesday (though anyone who knows me knows that TV is an everyday habit for me!) But I have several reasons- 1. Steve left work early yesterday and we went to the ranch- no internet. 2. I have been sick since my root canal. For some reason, I have always had super bad luck with my teeth. In recent years, this has meant a mean dentist and one who told me he was retiring during my first visit to him! Well, I finally found a good one, and had my root canal. Wednesday the pain was pretty bad, but I had my Vicodin and Amoxycillin to help out.....or so I thought. Thursday, I woke up and felt nauseous. This got steadily worse until I had to get Steve to come home and then I threw up. Apparently, this was a bad reaction to Vicodin. So that went bye-bye. The nausea got better and I went to bed......or so I thought. Apparently, the Amoxycillin caused me to have anxiety and restlessness which meant that Steve slept on the couch and I literally paced the floor of my bedroom....all.....night....long. I got 1.5 hours of sleep. My parents came on Friday to a zombie daughter who still had trouble sitting still. Everything finally wore off, but I'm still recovering. Apparently, the Z-Pack I'm on now makes falling to sleep difficult (though I do get to sleep).

So, why TV Tuesday (if you are still with me1)???? Well, whenever I feel sick, depressed, bored, whatever.....I love to watch Friends. This is my all-time favorite show...one I still wish was on television. I have all ten seasons on DVD, plus 4 compilations- don't ask why- it is a sickness. Friends makes me feel good. I still laugh at every episode. And, I am one who thought the great couple was always Monica and Chandler. Watch them again- even if you only catch them in reruns. I guarantee you will laugh at something!

Fourteen Years

It's so hard to believe that Steve and I have been married for fourteen years. We actually celebrated last night by going to eat at Fish City Grill. This is a great local place, at Firewheel Mall. It was really good. We celebrated early because I had a root canal done today- Steve took the day off to take care of me (though he and the boys have left for Tae Kwon Do now!). I'm hurting pretty bad now, but the dentist said it will be better tomorrow. Anyway, it seems like only yesterday that we were getting married- time sure flies! I had a baby at my wedding, who is going into high school this year, and my junior bridesmaid is getting married in December!

Movie Mondays

This week I want to highlight one of my favorites, Operation Petticoat. I can't think of a better combination than Cary Grant and Tony Curtis, two of the great ones. I have always loved Cary Grant- so debonair, but willing to laugh. This is the story of a submarine in WWII, which has to take nurses on board an all-male ship. Then, the sub is painted pink. It really is funny- you can also see some TV favorites- Mrs. Cunningham from Happy Days, the second Darrin from Bewitched and Captain Stubing from the Love Boat.

Movie Mondays

Today's choice is an older movie, but one of my favorites. American Dreamer came out in 1984. I guess I like it best because it is the story of an American housewife who wins a writing contest and gets a trip to Paris. When she's there, she gets hit by a car and wakes up thinking she is the character in her favorite mystery novel, Rebecca Ryan. This is a fun romp through Paris. Tom Conti plays Alan, the man she thinks is her counterpart, Dimitri, and he follows her around trying to keep her out of trouble. I just got the DVD from Amazon. I love this movie!

Fireworks

We spent the weekend at the ranch, and we had a great time. The boys got to set off fireworks, and I got some great pictures. I also got some funny video of Steve running when setting one off. I had a lot of fun playing with my digital camera- it has a setting for fireworks, so I tried it- I got this cool picture of the Roman candle Steve was holding.

Movie Monday/Josh off to Camp, Again

Today's movie is a creepy one. The first time I watched this movie, I was scared to death. Even now, when I know the ending, it still scares me. If you haven't seen it, watch out! It will scare the pants off you!

Also, Josh left today for his second church camp. This time, he's not too far from home, but he wasn't sure about going. Steve had to take him, since I had my last class. He'll be back on Thursday, then we're off to the ranch for the fourth. The kids are so excited because they get to set off fireworks!

Blue Belt

Almost exactly a year ago, we started Tae Kwon Do. I was very nervous, since I was completely out of shape and not exactly the thinnest girl in the world. But I stuck with it- and even though I haven't lost a lot of weight, I have a lot more muscles and flexibility. Last night, the four of us promoted to blue belt, which at our school is the half-way mark to black belt. We each broke two boards in a combination, and I sparred without losing my breath. I am proud of myself for sticking with it- and I love it!

Last week, both boys were in a karate tournament- Jake got first place in forms and Josh got third place. They had a blast!