So i'm watching Real Exorcist on SciFi channel right. So I thought well this sounds like a good show to watch/DVR. Well I was right, but not for the right reasons. Instead of having a really good show its a really corny show. This woman is possessed by demonic forces and this guy (who's not a Catholic priest by the way) confronts the demon and talks to it. I think its just some trick "scripted show" with really bad/good actors. Oh so its a couple, both of which are possessed by demonic entities. He just did the same thing to the guy too. He like puts a bible on their chest and calls out the demon and forces it into torment until he is ready to deal with them.
Okay so I'm a good Catholic boy and I know some about exorcism, I know that its a Catholic rite and only the Catholics acknowledge demonic possession and that Catholic priets have to spend time praying and meditating before an exorcism. The possession also has to be investigated by the diocese and be approved. The reverend looks like he just goes around doing these exorcisms. My overall impression is that this show is phony/fake. Exorcisms in the Catholic world seemed to be surrounded by unknowns and darkness. Its an interesting show but dang, seems awfully suspicious to me.
So, tomorrow is Halloween and I guess i'm going to dress up for the big Halloween Vampire movie night at Sara's tomorrow. What is my costume? i'm not too sure. I'm going to Walmart tomorrow to pic out something but I might be left with the leftovers so I might go as a vampire pirate pimp haha that would be awesome. I'm not big into halloween like the dressing up part of it. Okay so the reverend is an Evangelical reverend and he's confronting the demon at this point. Catholic exorcism centers around prayer (i'm pretty sure) and this is outright physical confrontation. I'm confused but good watching at this point. Thats all for now.
Sara and Jim's random, funny musings that will make you laugh, cry, scream, and be thankful you did all three.
About Me
- Chatterbox Sara and Injun Jim
- We are Sara and Jim. We worked together at a place called SESDAC that you wish only existed in your nightmares. We also had classes together. We're both brilliantly smart and you'd never even guess that. We're also really funny which astounds most people. We like to be nice, we like to be mean, we like to talk about randomness, we both speak Indian languages, make homemade pizzas, and love iTunes. We both have degrees and jobs. Neither of us are losers but we live in loser-ville. We are racist to each other to show our deep and profound love and appreciation for each other. Someday we'll write a tell-all expose book that will shock and astonish and amaze people. Someday we'll also be rich and Jim will live in Sara's basement. Jim is now BFF's with Sara and her Dweemo husband, Nolan. We are here to pump. You. UP.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
HALLOWEEN
Since my previous posts were lost to the internet wherever I decided to post again. Since Halloween is coming up at the end of the week, I DVRd a bunch of old black and white monster/horror movies. Theres some reason why I like these shows. Perhaps its the fact that they are the classics, the pictures that paved the way for future horror movies. Theres also something amusing about watching where cinema was and how far its come. You must admit, for what they had to work with at the time, alot of these movies from the 1930s and 40s were pretty good.
The other night (at work, haha) I watched a really bad "horror" movie on Chiller. It was called Death Fields or something. Basically it was a really poor Canadian attempt at a horror movie. It was kind of like texas chainsaw massacre only worse, with no chainsaws or real blood and guts. It was REALLY slow throughout. The acting was bad, and they said things like about, house, get out, with stereotypical Canadian accents. Ya know, Aboot and LETS GET OOUT OF THE HOOSE type of stuff. Its such a bad movie I almost want to buy it just for a good laugh every now and then.
Right now I'm watching the Bride of Frankenstein made in 1935. Its a pretty awesome movie with all the arrrrrr ARRRRRR RRRRAAAAAHHHHHHs in it. Nothing gets me excited like seeing a torch wielding mob at the door. So I went into work tonight to check my mailbox right? And in my box was my exit interview questionnaire. Upon completing this i shall officially be done with work. I'm excited to end my current job but will miss all my co-workers.
I can't find a new place in the town where I will be working, so this is forcing me to live with my parents. I haven't lived with them for like 5 years or so and I have mixed feelings about this. I'm a single guy who likes living alone. I have particular ways I like to do things. I'm a bit of a neat freak and like to keep my own schedule. Living with my parents will basically turn all my habits on end and force me to do things different. Oh well, hopefully I can find someplace soon. I dont want to be one of those creepers who lives with their parents well into his 40s and refers to his parents as his roommates. Well I guess i'll get back to my old black and whites since I am enjoying them so thoroughly.
The other night (at work, haha) I watched a really bad "horror" movie on Chiller. It was called Death Fields or something. Basically it was a really poor Canadian attempt at a horror movie. It was kind of like texas chainsaw massacre only worse, with no chainsaws or real blood and guts. It was REALLY slow throughout. The acting was bad, and they said things like about, house, get out, with stereotypical Canadian accents. Ya know, Aboot and LETS GET OOUT OF THE HOOSE type of stuff. Its such a bad movie I almost want to buy it just for a good laugh every now and then.
Right now I'm watching the Bride of Frankenstein made in 1935. Its a pretty awesome movie with all the arrrrrr ARRRRRR RRRRAAAAAHHHHHHs in it. Nothing gets me excited like seeing a torch wielding mob at the door. So I went into work tonight to check my mailbox right? And in my box was my exit interview questionnaire. Upon completing this i shall officially be done with work. I'm excited to end my current job but will miss all my co-workers.
I can't find a new place in the town where I will be working, so this is forcing me to live with my parents. I haven't lived with them for like 5 years or so and I have mixed feelings about this. I'm a single guy who likes living alone. I have particular ways I like to do things. I'm a bit of a neat freak and like to keep my own schedule. Living with my parents will basically turn all my habits on end and force me to do things different. Oh well, hopefully I can find someplace soon. I dont want to be one of those creepers who lives with their parents well into his 40s and refers to his parents as his roommates. Well I guess i'll get back to my old black and whites since I am enjoying them so thoroughly.
Mr. I'm Not a Dickwad
I was worn out after reading Sara's blog below, seriously I could just see her sitting there typing up a storm as her keyboard started smoking from all the excessive key punching... I pretty much dont need to blog anymore cuz Sara is SO GOOD AT IT, she can blog for the both of us. So yeah, new job, Director of Adult Basic Education/GED, start it on Nov 3, the day before I vote for McCain/Palin because I can't stand Barack Obama (its a substance issue, all talk ya know).
I decided to keep my bank account-busting $650 a month apartment for at least 2 months because my parents are toying with the idea of having a place to stay and get away from their own grinds at work... Vacation house, the only problem is its in Vermillion and I have enough memories of the place to last me a life time, not all bad but more bad than good. I DVRd a bunch of old horror movies that i'm bound and determined to watch all evening/night.
As for the iTunes, i've been pretty conservative on spending so far, mostly because there haven't been any good releases lately. I left V-town for just like 2.5 days right, I left Monday at noon and did not return until Wednesday at 5 pm. It seriously feels like a week because I have not been out of town this long in ages. I'm going to miss all the Vermillion people, its sad but oh well, I have to use my $60,000 education somewhere right. I can't make a living at my current job for too much longer. Vote Republican next week! Happy Halloween! I'm off to watch the rest of Jeepers Creepers.
I decided to keep my bank account-busting $650 a month apartment for at least 2 months because my parents are toying with the idea of having a place to stay and get away from their own grinds at work... Vacation house, the only problem is its in Vermillion and I have enough memories of the place to last me a life time, not all bad but more bad than good. I DVRd a bunch of old horror movies that i'm bound and determined to watch all evening/night.
As for the iTunes, i've been pretty conservative on spending so far, mostly because there haven't been any good releases lately. I left V-town for just like 2.5 days right, I left Monday at noon and did not return until Wednesday at 5 pm. It seriously feels like a week because I have not been out of town this long in ages. I'm going to miss all the Vermillion people, its sad but oh well, I have to use my $60,000 education somewhere right. I can't make a living at my current job for too much longer. Vote Republican next week! Happy Halloween! I'm off to watch the rest of Jeepers Creepers.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
UGH. STUPID STUPID. DOOM DOOM DOOM!
Anyone who watches Invader Zim will understand the title of my blog. . . . . . ok so there's probably not many other geeks out there anymore that watch Invader Zim which really is THE COOLEST CARTOON EVER ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH AMEN AND PERIOD.
Glad I got that out. Phew.
Ok, so you probably noticed that we've been having some problems with out blog. First we tried to edit the danged thing and the server was apparently down, so our changes went schizophrenic and four blog posts were lost due to this. So let me give you a short synopsis of these lost blogs, lost musings of Chatterbox Sara and Injun Jim. Here's the bullet point list- there may be a quiz on this later, so do take notes.
-Injun Jim went to Walmart after I spent $450 there and spent $27.35 just to spite me and talk about how great he is at saving money. Whatever dude, you have your own vices on which you blow your money- CAN WE SAY iTunes, Jim-bo? Dude.
-Eva got her birthday/Hannukah pug. His name is Pepper and it totally fits him since he's always snuffling and sneezing like he sniffed pepper, and he's a fiesty little dude. We spent $300 on him so he is definitely her birthday and Hannukah gift- because we are broke, white trash, and we can't afford to buy out Toys-R-Us every year just to ensure our kids have EVERYTHING THEY COULD EVER WANT EVER. I really hate people who aascribe to that stupid damned attitude. No kid ever loved their parent more or felt more secure in their own self just because they got all the latests and greatests every damned year. Usually those kids turn intpo insecure bratty snits.
-Injun Jim got a new JOB! This is tremendously exciting because, well, Jim and I have psych degrees, and those usually require ample amounts of extra schooling in order for one to garner a paycheck that is larger than one would get flipping burgers. He's a director of community education or something or other in Gregory (read, on the rez) and it's a pretty sweet gig. I think it really fits his personality and I thinki he's going to be FABULOUS at it. So congratulations to my favorite Injun! I am bummed that he'll be leaving me all alone in shithole Verm-town but I'll be packing my bags soon enough.
-I have a cat that I am trying to find a new home for before we move. Anyone want a kitty that survived a car hitting him, then survived his arm being amputated and several infections, and is currently one of the sweetest, funnioest kitties I know? Please help me find my kitty a new home!
-We got our new apartment. I am just so excited about it. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, patio, can have pets (with a humongo deposit), all for $600- which is fairly reasonable for all of that. We are moving November 20th, so if you want to help me move, hang curtains, pack or unpack, etc., feel free to help! I pay in pizza and booze!
-It's almost Halloween so on that wonderful night, Jim and I are having a vampire scarefest in honor of True Blood being our new "favorite show" (read, to make fun of). So come to my house- it starts at five and we have a vampire menu, booze, and vampire movies, and we'll hand out treats to the little trick or treaters!
-Speaking of Halloween, I am a decorating NUTSO this year because of our fun little party! I mean, I painted blood drippings and bloody handprints on our doors. We carved 7 pumpkins. This WHOLE ENTIRE HOUSE is decorated. It rocks.
-In November, we celebrate my daughter Eva's birthday and Injun Jim-bo's birthday! Jim is accepting gifts, so get your American Express black out and get him that Hummer since he really likes to drive and burn through gasoline and waste money on his "ride".
-I am doing well in all my classes, but having regular panic attacks about everything in my life This drives me to insomnia, taking excessive amounts of pain medication because of my sleep deprived induced migraines, and a white russian nearly every night.
-It's Fall! Eat some apple cider donuts! Drink some hot apple cider or some spiced coffee! Feel free to pack a few pounds on, I know that I will!
-Jim and I both want Wii's. So again, get that black card out and send us the things that will induce euphoric stupor that only capitalism and stupid video games can produce.
-Injun Jim still has a major boner for Sara Palin and her sidekick, Master of Senile Dementia, oh, I mean, Republian presidential nominee, fuckwad McCain. I used to like the dude too. but I'm voting for change I can believe in. I got my Obama shirt ALL READY!. As does Nolan, Eva, Louis, and Pepper.
-Sara Palin can donate her $150,000 wardrobe and beauty treatments to me any danged day now. I could use amakeover, or at least, some crap to sell on ebay to those other stupid dickwads who have major boners fo the Palinator too. I am not saying Injun Jim is a dickwad, I am saying that most people who think that she's hot and qualified to help run this country ARE dickwads.
Ok. I'm sure there's a LOT more to cover, but I'm sick of typing. Happy Halloween guys! Be safe that night, and every night! Enjoy what we can of fall, give Jim-bo a pat on the back for getting a great job, and stop by my place for treats and movies on Halloween! MUAH!
Peace out yo-
Chatterbox Sara
Glad I got that out. Phew.
Ok, so you probably noticed that we've been having some problems with out blog. First we tried to edit the danged thing and the server was apparently down, so our changes went schizophrenic and four blog posts were lost due to this. So let me give you a short synopsis of these lost blogs, lost musings of Chatterbox Sara and Injun Jim. Here's the bullet point list- there may be a quiz on this later, so do take notes.
-Injun Jim went to Walmart after I spent $450 there and spent $27.35 just to spite me and talk about how great he is at saving money. Whatever dude, you have your own vices on which you blow your money- CAN WE SAY iTunes, Jim-bo? Dude.
-Eva got her birthday/Hannukah pug. His name is Pepper and it totally fits him since he's always snuffling and sneezing like he sniffed pepper, and he's a fiesty little dude. We spent $300 on him so he is definitely her birthday and Hannukah gift- because we are broke, white trash, and we can't afford to buy out Toys-R-Us every year just to ensure our kids have EVERYTHING THEY COULD EVER WANT EVER. I really hate people who aascribe to that stupid damned attitude. No kid ever loved their parent more or felt more secure in their own self just because they got all the latests and greatests every damned year. Usually those kids turn intpo insecure bratty snits.
-Injun Jim got a new JOB! This is tremendously exciting because, well, Jim and I have psych degrees, and those usually require ample amounts of extra schooling in order for one to garner a paycheck that is larger than one would get flipping burgers. He's a director of community education or something or other in Gregory (read, on the rez) and it's a pretty sweet gig. I think it really fits his personality and I thinki he's going to be FABULOUS at it. So congratulations to my favorite Injun! I am bummed that he'll be leaving me all alone in shithole Verm-town but I'll be packing my bags soon enough.
-I have a cat that I am trying to find a new home for before we move. Anyone want a kitty that survived a car hitting him, then survived his arm being amputated and several infections, and is currently one of the sweetest, funnioest kitties I know? Please help me find my kitty a new home!
-We got our new apartment. I am just so excited about it. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, patio, can have pets (with a humongo deposit), all for $600- which is fairly reasonable for all of that. We are moving November 20th, so if you want to help me move, hang curtains, pack or unpack, etc., feel free to help! I pay in pizza and booze!
-It's almost Halloween so on that wonderful night, Jim and I are having a vampire scarefest in honor of True Blood being our new "favorite show" (read, to make fun of). So come to my house- it starts at five and we have a vampire menu, booze, and vampire movies, and we'll hand out treats to the little trick or treaters!
-Speaking of Halloween, I am a decorating NUTSO this year because of our fun little party! I mean, I painted blood drippings and bloody handprints on our doors. We carved 7 pumpkins. This WHOLE ENTIRE HOUSE is decorated. It rocks.
-In November, we celebrate my daughter Eva's birthday and Injun Jim-bo's birthday! Jim is accepting gifts, so get your American Express black out and get him that Hummer since he really likes to drive and burn through gasoline and waste money on his "ride".
-I am doing well in all my classes, but having regular panic attacks about everything in my life This drives me to insomnia, taking excessive amounts of pain medication because of my sleep deprived induced migraines, and a white russian nearly every night.
-It's Fall! Eat some apple cider donuts! Drink some hot apple cider or some spiced coffee! Feel free to pack a few pounds on, I know that I will!
-Jim and I both want Wii's. So again, get that black card out and send us the things that will induce euphoric stupor that only capitalism and stupid video games can produce.
-Injun Jim still has a major boner for Sara Palin and her sidekick, Master of Senile Dementia, oh, I mean, Republian presidential nominee, fuckwad McCain. I used to like the dude too. but I'm voting for change I can believe in. I got my Obama shirt ALL READY!. As does Nolan, Eva, Louis, and Pepper.
-Sara Palin can donate her $150,000 wardrobe and beauty treatments to me any danged day now. I could use amakeover, or at least, some crap to sell on ebay to those other stupid dickwads who have major boners fo the Palinator too. I am not saying Injun Jim is a dickwad, I am saying that most people who think that she's hot and qualified to help run this country ARE dickwads.
Ok. I'm sure there's a LOT more to cover, but I'm sick of typing. Happy Halloween guys! Be safe that night, and every night! Enjoy what we can of fall, give Jim-bo a pat on the back for getting a great job, and stop by my place for treats and movies on Halloween! MUAH!
Peace out yo-
Chatterbox Sara
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
How to spend $450 at Walmart in less than an hour.
1. Get your oil changed. Get suckered into the promos they've got going on about cleaning this, or replacing that, or whatever. Decide to do your shopping while you wait.
2. Write an insanely long list of everything absolutely possible that your house is out of.
3. Acquire a new puppy who requires food, bedding, toys, treats, clothes, leashes, etc.
4. Have a kid who still wears diapers for naptime and bedtime.
5. Said kid also needs shoes, socks, undies, and winter gear.
6. Begin perusing every aisle of Walmart. Check things off of your list as you acquire them.
7. Throw in little extras you may or may not need or just plain don't need whatsoever.
8. Realize your house needs cleaning supplies, paper towels, garbage bags, etc. Go get them.
9. Get your sick kid and sick husband sprite, propel, gatorade, popsicles, coloring books, and saltines.
10. Buy random crap for yourself. New face lotion, different deodorant, air fresheners because it MATTERS TO YOU what your house smells like. 5 magazines. A bouquet of flowers.
Go to the register and pay for your super duper oil change. Ok so that was about 40 bucks with all the bells and whistles. Now pay for all your merchandise that the cashier gently suggests you need two carts for. Cough up the remaining $410 and silently die a little because you are feeding "The Man" the Sam Walton assholes of this world who sell you your goods on the backs of thirteen year old child slaves. Go home and unpack and put away all your goodies.
Then recycle the bags.
That's how to spend $450 at Walmart.
Yuck.
Chatterbox Sara
2. Write an insanely long list of everything absolutely possible that your house is out of.
3. Acquire a new puppy who requires food, bedding, toys, treats, clothes, leashes, etc.
4. Have a kid who still wears diapers for naptime and bedtime.
5. Said kid also needs shoes, socks, undies, and winter gear.
6. Begin perusing every aisle of Walmart. Check things off of your list as you acquire them.
7. Throw in little extras you may or may not need or just plain don't need whatsoever.
8. Realize your house needs cleaning supplies, paper towels, garbage bags, etc. Go get them.
9. Get your sick kid and sick husband sprite, propel, gatorade, popsicles, coloring books, and saltines.
10. Buy random crap for yourself. New face lotion, different deodorant, air fresheners because it MATTERS TO YOU what your house smells like. 5 magazines. A bouquet of flowers.
Go to the register and pay for your super duper oil change. Ok so that was about 40 bucks with all the bells and whistles. Now pay for all your merchandise that the cashier gently suggests you need two carts for. Cough up the remaining $410 and silently die a little because you are feeding "The Man" the Sam Walton assholes of this world who sell you your goods on the backs of thirteen year old child slaves. Go home and unpack and put away all your goodies.
Then recycle the bags.
That's how to spend $450 at Walmart.
Yuck.
Chatterbox Sara
Sunday, October 12, 2008
DEDICATION
I know there are those out there that are dedicated to drinking. They plan their work and school schedules and even sleep around going out and getting plastered. I was a college student for 5 years and I've seen my share of people who are dedicated drinkers. For example, one of my former roommates would drink every evening and get up early to study before class. Another one of my roommates would go out on particular nights to enjoy alcohol.
I was at the homecoming parade yesterday and I had parked my vehicle in a parking lot. This was around 9 am yesterday. I happened to glance over and in the car next to mine I saw two young women sleeping in the car. They looked like they were comfortable and pretty out of it. Now I can't say for sure that they had been there the entire night but they looked like they had been bit by the alcohol bug. The next thing I know, they wake up! The exit their make-shift public viewing bed room and go and watch the parade. I could hear them talking to one another and one girl said to the other "sleeping in the car was a great idea! I really wanted to see the parade and now I'm able to... My head is KILLING me"
At this point I'm thinking okay, college kids got it down. They are able to drink, find an alternative place to sleep AND catch a good parade. They were really planning and their efforts paid off. A little while later, one of the girls could be over heard saying "okay, I really gotta go take a shower, I feel so gross. Lets go back to your place and then we could come back and go to the bars." DEDICATION. At least people are willing to stick to something and that is their drinking. I like to go out and drink, every now and then. But I usually don't go to great lengths to plan out everything.
I was at the homecoming parade yesterday and I had parked my vehicle in a parking lot. This was around 9 am yesterday. I happened to glance over and in the car next to mine I saw two young women sleeping in the car. They looked like they were comfortable and pretty out of it. Now I can't say for sure that they had been there the entire night but they looked like they had been bit by the alcohol bug. The next thing I know, they wake up! The exit their make-shift public viewing bed room and go and watch the parade. I could hear them talking to one another and one girl said to the other "sleeping in the car was a great idea! I really wanted to see the parade and now I'm able to... My head is KILLING me"
At this point I'm thinking okay, college kids got it down. They are able to drink, find an alternative place to sleep AND catch a good parade. They were really planning and their efforts paid off. A little while later, one of the girls could be over heard saying "okay, I really gotta go take a shower, I feel so gross. Lets go back to your place and then we could come back and go to the bars." DEDICATION. At least people are willing to stick to something and that is their drinking. I like to go out and drink, every now and then. But I usually don't go to great lengths to plan out everything.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Some People
Is it just me or is Sara the biggest dork/nerd in South Dakota? I think so. Between the fiber pudding cups and the Discovery Planet Earth thing, she's really a dork. And the books? she reads an insane amount of books. I dont even attempt to try to read anything because it takes too much effort. I'm just tired. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING IN A FEW DAYS (hopefully)... THIS COULD ROCK YOUR WORLD (or not)... BUT IT MOST LIKELY WILL (if you're the type to get excited)... AND EVEN IF IT DOESNT ROCK YOUR WORLD (which it most surely will)... JUST GO ALONG WITH IT, IT MIGHT BE PRETTY COOL (or so I think)... AND IF IT IS A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT (again, hopefully)... WHAT WILL IT MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF SARA & JIM'S TOTALLY ROCKIN BITCHIN BLOG??? (probably nothing)... VOTE MCCAIN/PALIN, and play dinosaurs until the election which is comin up pretty soon because Russians might be outside your house and you might have to tell them "shoo go away" and then you'll think you see OSAMA BinLaden driving a taxi but its not him and the FBI would be super pissed that you made a false report cuz everyone on the earth is looking for this guy and I bet that the Discovery Channel Planet Earth could find him and we could see him riding his ass in the amazing clarity of HDTV on our Sony televisions that we pay so much for because we think we need them when we have to sell our government cheese just to pay for a tank of gas cuz we're going to go buy a pug and name him Winston.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Planet Earth is On!
Dudes and dudettes. Planet Earth is going to be on the Discovery Channel every Sunday this October. This so totally rocks. You need to check it out. Seriously. It's the most amazing series ever filmed ever.
In other news, I ate a bunch of Dorito crumbles today out of the bottom of the bag. I also painted my nails dark purply burgundy. I also showered. Isn't that cool?
Yeaaah.
Over and out yo-
Chatterbox Sara
In other news, I ate a bunch of Dorito crumbles today out of the bottom of the bag. I also painted my nails dark purply burgundy. I also showered. Isn't that cool?
Yeaaah.
Over and out yo-
Chatterbox Sara
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Fiber Pudding Cups
So this last week when I was grocery shopping, I noticed more and more things that typically never have fiber in them have "Live-Active Cultures" or are "Now with Fiber!". I had to stop and ask myself, what is up with America? Are we all really having that hard of a time going to the bathroom? I mean, yes fiber fills you up better, yes it lowers calories, yes it does so many good things, but the reality of it is that FIBER PUSHES POOP OUTTA YOUR BUTT. I suppose if you think about it logically, the more you go to the bathroom and have healthy, normal bathroom experiences, the healthier you are. I mean, it is getting rid of all the nasty gross stuff inside of you right?
I did a little research on this and also watched a marathon on BBC of You are Eat or whatever that show is called, where the lady scientifically analyzes the poop of unhealthy people and decided that apparently, pooping really is probably America's number one health concern. We're all fat, we're all slovenly, we all eat McDonalds, and consequentially apparently, we all have hard time of it in the bathroom. Going too much, going too little, whatever it may be, fiber is this decades new fixer-upper.
I can't wait for the serious fad diets to start in about this. EAT 100 GRAMS OF FIBER A DAY AND LOSE TEN POUNDS A WEEK! Celeb diets where all these toothpick actresses do is consume bran buds and yogurt culture and Smart Water and talk about how they've "never felt better" in interviews that strangely never leave the starlets bathroom.
Ok, so according to the American Medical Association guidelines I read, and to the Food Pyramid, and to most legit doctors, adults should be consuming between 35-55 grams of fiber a day. But MOST of them recommend that this not just come from things like "27 grain fiber enriched wheat bread!" or "flax seed oat kernel honey toasted cereal- 20 grams of fiber per serving!" but rather you know, actually following guidelines of getting a lot of fiber from fruits and veggies. Consequentially, eating lots of fruits and veggies also ups your water intake too and keeps you better hydrated than any Smart Water can probably ever do for you.
I'm all for sneaking in ways to be healthy. But tonight as I tried the new Jello Dark Chocolate pudding with "Live Active Cultures and 5 grams of fiber per Sugar-Free Serving!" I couldn't help but wish for an apple with peanut butter or berries and yogurt or something that I knew that the fiber and good stuff I was getting from it was all natural. It just felt like eating and like it was really getting around the point that good eating is usually healthy, natural eating. I felt the sugar alcohols in the jello not satisfying my craving and instead of that damn apple I actually wanted, I ate some damned Doritos then cursed myself for being an unhealthy idget who will probably end up with major pooping problems like those people on What Not To Eat.
Maybe I am on the brink of my own food revolution. All I know is that I don't really think you can freeze dry and chemically create health. We all fall victim to it when perhaps the real answer is what all those granola crunching hippies said all along, get back to your roots and eat naturally. And I don't know how many things you can really add healthful benefits to and actually see any kind of real results. Like recently Pepsi and Coke both came out with soda with vitamins and minerals added! What? If you're drinking soda, are you real,ly thinking about vitamins and minerals? Probably the chemicals in your sugar water defeat the purpose of those danged vitamins and minerals ANYWAYS.
Sometimes this is all enough for me to go hide out in a cave forever but then I remember how much I like tv. Then I wonder how much fiber really helps me if all I do is watch dvr'd bullshit.
Peace out yo-
Chatterbox Sara
I did a little research on this and also watched a marathon on BBC of You are Eat or whatever that show is called, where the lady scientifically analyzes the poop of unhealthy people and decided that apparently, pooping really is probably America's number one health concern. We're all fat, we're all slovenly, we all eat McDonalds, and consequentially apparently, we all have hard time of it in the bathroom. Going too much, going too little, whatever it may be, fiber is this decades new fixer-upper.
I can't wait for the serious fad diets to start in about this. EAT 100 GRAMS OF FIBER A DAY AND LOSE TEN POUNDS A WEEK! Celeb diets where all these toothpick actresses do is consume bran buds and yogurt culture and Smart Water and talk about how they've "never felt better" in interviews that strangely never leave the starlets bathroom.
Ok, so according to the American Medical Association guidelines I read, and to the Food Pyramid, and to most legit doctors, adults should be consuming between 35-55 grams of fiber a day. But MOST of them recommend that this not just come from things like "27 grain fiber enriched wheat bread!" or "flax seed oat kernel honey toasted cereal- 20 grams of fiber per serving!" but rather you know, actually following guidelines of getting a lot of fiber from fruits and veggies. Consequentially, eating lots of fruits and veggies also ups your water intake too and keeps you better hydrated than any Smart Water can probably ever do for you.
I'm all for sneaking in ways to be healthy. But tonight as I tried the new Jello Dark Chocolate pudding with "Live Active Cultures and 5 grams of fiber per Sugar-Free Serving!" I couldn't help but wish for an apple with peanut butter or berries and yogurt or something that I knew that the fiber and good stuff I was getting from it was all natural. It just felt like eating and like it was really getting around the point that good eating is usually healthy, natural eating. I felt the sugar alcohols in the jello not satisfying my craving and instead of that damn apple I actually wanted, I ate some damned Doritos then cursed myself for being an unhealthy idget who will probably end up with major pooping problems like those people on What Not To Eat.
Maybe I am on the brink of my own food revolution. All I know is that I don't really think you can freeze dry and chemically create health. We all fall victim to it when perhaps the real answer is what all those granola crunching hippies said all along, get back to your roots and eat naturally. And I don't know how many things you can really add healthful benefits to and actually see any kind of real results. Like recently Pepsi and Coke both came out with soda with vitamins and minerals added! What? If you're drinking soda, are you real,ly thinking about vitamins and minerals? Probably the chemicals in your sugar water defeat the purpose of those danged vitamins and minerals ANYWAYS.
Sometimes this is all enough for me to go hide out in a cave forever but then I remember how much I like tv. Then I wonder how much fiber really helps me if all I do is watch dvr'd bullshit.
Peace out yo-
Chatterbox Sara
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Chatterbox Sara needs Sleep too!
Ugh. I still haven't watched the damned debates. Yesterday I just got caught up on watching the Katie Couric interview with Sara Palin and big daddy McCain and also got caught up with reading the political blogs and news threads that I actually follow. More on that later. I want to watch the debates before I wax poetic on presidential candidates. I'm a bit ambivalent right now. Nolan and I were discussing the current electoral system and how it's a frustrating all or nothing kind of bullshit that basically needs to go. We both support an electoral vote system that is actually representative of the popular vote BUT my friend Vanessa made a good point on her blog the other day. Her point was that of course idiots get elected with this current system when only 33% of our citizens turn out on poll days, but if at least 75% of citizens actually voted, then we would see some real results. Ok, thats as much as I'm going to blabber on about politics for right now, because I need to get some more back reading done (I've got like fifteen Newsweeks and Time magazines on the election and political issues that need perusing) and watch the debates. But yeah, I am still in favor of the Obama-nator.
Speaking of books that have been ordered, I have a gripe about Amazon lately. Usually every time I order books (ahem, which is usually at least twice a month, I think I have an addiction to amazon) my books show up within a week. But lately shipments have been getting longer and longer and longer- I almost fearful to place any orders for Christmas or Hannukah unless I do it NOW THIS VERY SECOND because of the fear that they wouldnt be here in time for gift giving. Anyways, a few weeks ago I ordered the next three books in the Southern Vampire Mysteries series, and I just got them TODAY. I was annoyed, to say the least.
Sooooo the guy who is the breeder of pugs seems very nice but is being very wierd right now. He basically SORTA has a pug that can be adopted, but his daughter "may or may not" want it and he "needs to see what she wants" and blahbeblahblahblee. Dude, is your daughter going to pay you for it or am I? Does she have a three year old to answer to for her birthday puppy or do I? Today I also looked at some Westies- gosh those are cute little suckers. I mean, really adorable, the one I was holding was just so cute I could slap myself. Seriously, he was THAT CUTE.
So we have to get rid of two cats for our move and I am a little heart sick about it. One of them is Caesar, our three legged wonder dynamo cat, but he's really not a cat you keep around little little kids for various reasons. He is lovable with a big personality and he is a wonderful story. But, gotta do whatcha gotta do I guess. Speaking of our move, we are having a yard sale the weekend of Octoboer 18 and 19- so if you are in the area and you are reading this- COME TO MY YARD SALE AND BUY MY STUFF. We are downsizing dramatically and just realized how much junk really can go. Well, its not junk but you know what I mean. I want a simple, stylish house, not a cluttered mess that turns me into a zombie as I clean and organize everyday for the rest of my life.
I am a bit overwhelmed right now. I couldn't sleep these last few nights still, so I had raging insomnia and then of course, raging bitchy moods from sheer exhaustion and we've got a lot going on this week. I had to go to Sioux Falls today to be with a friend for her doctors appointment, there are four different birthdays this week, including that of my deceased father, so I know I'm going to have to talk with my mom about THAT. Don't even get me started. I don't care to celebrate his birthday- it's not worth celebrating- I'd rather take a pause that day and take a moment to hope he is in a better place and just move on, but it seems other people really need to just talk and talk and talk about it. My mom is included in this but every year that passes that she is with Dan, my soon to be stepdad, she gets a little better and it gets a lot easier for her.
Louis is lying right next to me snoring. Why do all the males in my life in this household snore? The two male cats do. My husband certainly does. my dog does. This is just another reason why I want all girls- we don't snore- we simply "breathe differently" when we sleep. Tee hee. Anyways, I have three tests during the second half of this week and about five assignments to get turned in. I also have to get started on some article reviews and paper topic research. I do enjoy one of my classes- I get to do lots of little observational projects of my kid and her little friends. It's fun.
Know what isn't fun though? Her temper tantrums this week. We have had nuclear Eva meltdowns almost every single day this week. On her day off from daycare, Tuesday, she had seven, I AM NOT JOKING, LITERALLY SEVEN meltdowns. I just wanted to sob myself that night out of frustration. However, she was very cute today when we looked at two apartments (AHEM, one of which we will hopefully be getting soon- we hear back about that tomorrow or the next day). She ran into one of the bedrooms and screamed, "Hey GUYS!!!! Commmmmeeeerre! Come and see my room! This one is MINES! WHEEEE HAAAA!!!!!" Sigh. I was rather hoping she'd pick the one at the end of the hall instead of the one RIGHT next to us, just so she would sleep a little more soundly but whatever. The other one is smaller anyway and we're hoping to turn it into a study/guest room. These two apartments were really cute and affordable for Vermillion. They almost rival the cuteness of my very first apartment here in Verm-town- but that one was simply too adorable for words, so whatever.
Fall is very nice right now, the crisp air and turning leaves have been fairly pretty this year- I imagine from all the rain we had this summer- kept everything greener longer. I know Nolan is dreading and avoiding the final mowing and rakings of our yard before we move but cest la vie. Ugh. I need a back rub. This blog is very rambly. I also want a Wii fitness because my friend Jenn has one and I'm uber jealous and Nolan and I want a gigantic ipod to share. I think it's going to be our joint Hannukah present to each other this year. But I also want new down comforters and my pink kitchenaid stand mixer so if anyone is interested in springing for those, be my guest!
One last thing. The combo Spicy Taco/Chipotle Ranch Doritos are strangely good and addicting- I imagine its all the chemicals in the orange powder that indiscriminately covers every kind of Dorito- no matter the flavor. I bet that powder is what actually produces free radical cells that cause cancer. . . or maybe just makes me fat.
Peace out-
Chatterbox Insanely Exhausted Sara Rose
Speaking of books that have been ordered, I have a gripe about Amazon lately. Usually every time I order books (ahem, which is usually at least twice a month, I think I have an addiction to amazon) my books show up within a week. But lately shipments have been getting longer and longer and longer- I almost fearful to place any orders for Christmas or Hannukah unless I do it NOW THIS VERY SECOND because of the fear that they wouldnt be here in time for gift giving. Anyways, a few weeks ago I ordered the next three books in the Southern Vampire Mysteries series, and I just got them TODAY. I was annoyed, to say the least.
Sooooo the guy who is the breeder of pugs seems very nice but is being very wierd right now. He basically SORTA has a pug that can be adopted, but his daughter "may or may not" want it and he "needs to see what she wants" and blahbeblahblahblee. Dude, is your daughter going to pay you for it or am I? Does she have a three year old to answer to for her birthday puppy or do I? Today I also looked at some Westies- gosh those are cute little suckers. I mean, really adorable, the one I was holding was just so cute I could slap myself. Seriously, he was THAT CUTE.
So we have to get rid of two cats for our move and I am a little heart sick about it. One of them is Caesar, our three legged wonder dynamo cat, but he's really not a cat you keep around little little kids for various reasons. He is lovable with a big personality and he is a wonderful story. But, gotta do whatcha gotta do I guess. Speaking of our move, we are having a yard sale the weekend of Octoboer 18 and 19- so if you are in the area and you are reading this- COME TO MY YARD SALE AND BUY MY STUFF. We are downsizing dramatically and just realized how much junk really can go. Well, its not junk but you know what I mean. I want a simple, stylish house, not a cluttered mess that turns me into a zombie as I clean and organize everyday for the rest of my life.
I am a bit overwhelmed right now. I couldn't sleep these last few nights still, so I had raging insomnia and then of course, raging bitchy moods from sheer exhaustion and we've got a lot going on this week. I had to go to Sioux Falls today to be with a friend for her doctors appointment, there are four different birthdays this week, including that of my deceased father, so I know I'm going to have to talk with my mom about THAT. Don't even get me started. I don't care to celebrate his birthday- it's not worth celebrating- I'd rather take a pause that day and take a moment to hope he is in a better place and just move on, but it seems other people really need to just talk and talk and talk about it. My mom is included in this but every year that passes that she is with Dan, my soon to be stepdad, she gets a little better and it gets a lot easier for her.
Louis is lying right next to me snoring. Why do all the males in my life in this household snore? The two male cats do. My husband certainly does. my dog does. This is just another reason why I want all girls- we don't snore- we simply "breathe differently" when we sleep. Tee hee. Anyways, I have three tests during the second half of this week and about five assignments to get turned in. I also have to get started on some article reviews and paper topic research. I do enjoy one of my classes- I get to do lots of little observational projects of my kid and her little friends. It's fun.
Know what isn't fun though? Her temper tantrums this week. We have had nuclear Eva meltdowns almost every single day this week. On her day off from daycare, Tuesday, she had seven, I AM NOT JOKING, LITERALLY SEVEN meltdowns. I just wanted to sob myself that night out of frustration. However, she was very cute today when we looked at two apartments (AHEM, one of which we will hopefully be getting soon- we hear back about that tomorrow or the next day). She ran into one of the bedrooms and screamed, "Hey GUYS!!!! Commmmmeeeerre! Come and see my room! This one is MINES! WHEEEE HAAAA!!!!!" Sigh. I was rather hoping she'd pick the one at the end of the hall instead of the one RIGHT next to us, just so she would sleep a little more soundly but whatever. The other one is smaller anyway and we're hoping to turn it into a study/guest room. These two apartments were really cute and affordable for Vermillion. They almost rival the cuteness of my very first apartment here in Verm-town- but that one was simply too adorable for words, so whatever.
Fall is very nice right now, the crisp air and turning leaves have been fairly pretty this year- I imagine from all the rain we had this summer- kept everything greener longer. I know Nolan is dreading and avoiding the final mowing and rakings of our yard before we move but cest la vie. Ugh. I need a back rub. This blog is very rambly. I also want a Wii fitness because my friend Jenn has one and I'm uber jealous and Nolan and I want a gigantic ipod to share. I think it's going to be our joint Hannukah present to each other this year. But I also want new down comforters and my pink kitchenaid stand mixer so if anyone is interested in springing for those, be my guest!
One last thing. The combo Spicy Taco/Chipotle Ranch Doritos are strangely good and addicting- I imagine its all the chemicals in the orange powder that indiscriminately covers every kind of Dorito- no matter the flavor. I bet that powder is what actually produces free radical cells that cause cancer. . . or maybe just makes me fat.
Peace out-
Chatterbox Insanely Exhausted Sara Rose
I NEED SLEEP
So its 6:23 in the AM and I'm wide awake AGAIN. I woke up around 3:30 AGAIN. I can't seem to sleep past 3:30. I'm going to start accepting donations of sleep meds. Send your sleep meds, prescription preferably, to Injun Jim. This is kinda getting frustrating, it really is. My work schedule is the culprit here and i'm losing it slowly. I need like a month off to do nothing but sleep and I should be fine.
I was channel surfing this morning around 4 and I found myself getting disgusted with the tv cuz of all the paid programming on. Seriously there were no shows on except for like TV land and some of the music channels. Theres only so much of Lil Wayne I can take. Okay I really can't stand the guy, He's a rapper if you dont know who he is and he's full of tattoos and seriously has the most annoying voice of anyone i've ever heard. I dont know why he's the shit all of a sudden in the rap world. Seriously, all of these music channels are on the same playlist. I just changed from MTV hits to Fuse to MTV Jams and he's on all 3.
So I had this really good idea. I'm going to quit my job and open a bar. I've already got a couple people on board (haha) but i'm afraid i'd end up being an alcoholic. You know, its been a long time since I went downtown and just got drunk. Like drunk drunk. Drinking is overrated anymore. I feel old because I go to a bar and all the young college kids who are 21 are there. I'm only 23 but still, you sit and wonder, "was I like that when I was that age?" So the Pressbox, a bar here in town had a fire a few days back. I'm thinking, why not open a better bar. Face it, the Pressbox had better days and in recent years, it's gone down hill. It used to be the place to go, Packed to the rafters every night. Now it seems like a cliche.
I'm still eagerly awaiting my 2 new books from Amazon.com. Yeah, big spender, ordering a whole 2 books. One book, The God Delusion by Dawkins, I really want to read. Its basically about disproving the existence of God by a devout atheist. I dont know if atheists can be devout but its sort of a religion, an ant-religion. I dont know why I want to read it but hey, i figured it should be good. I also ordered a book about economic development on American Indian reservations. This subject area became an interest of mine in college and I'm still interested in it.
Its 6:34 and i'm still wide awake... I hear the garbage truck backing up to empty the dumpster. I want to see the Vice-Presidential debate on Thursday, I think its Thursday. With all thats going on in the U.S., I want to remind myself of how crappy everything is. Oh Oh, I feel my eyelids getting heavy, no it was just a sneeze. So yeah, Debates, I like to watch the debate and only the debate. I like Jim Lehrer as the host. He seems to not get caught up in all the taking sides crap. Time to get off the cross I know.
I'm looking to watch a couple movies if I ever get the time to. Halloween is coming up in a month, I like all the old horror movies that should be coming on pretty soon. The Halloween series, the Nightmare on Elm Street. All those good movies from the 70s and 80s without all the special effects. The good old blood and guts movies ya know? So back to the bar, I'm thinkin classic bar, a few pool tables. No video lottery machines, they always bring in those certain people that never spend money on beer but only on the machines. Darts, maybe some dart machines. Not a sports bar. Not a typical College bar. I guess I dont know what I want but just a bar. Okay I'm going to go do something else while I'm wide awake. I'm want some french toast.
I was channel surfing this morning around 4 and I found myself getting disgusted with the tv cuz of all the paid programming on. Seriously there were no shows on except for like TV land and some of the music channels. Theres only so much of Lil Wayne I can take. Okay I really can't stand the guy, He's a rapper if you dont know who he is and he's full of tattoos and seriously has the most annoying voice of anyone i've ever heard. I dont know why he's the shit all of a sudden in the rap world. Seriously, all of these music channels are on the same playlist. I just changed from MTV hits to Fuse to MTV Jams and he's on all 3.
So I had this really good idea. I'm going to quit my job and open a bar. I've already got a couple people on board (haha) but i'm afraid i'd end up being an alcoholic. You know, its been a long time since I went downtown and just got drunk. Like drunk drunk. Drinking is overrated anymore. I feel old because I go to a bar and all the young college kids who are 21 are there. I'm only 23 but still, you sit and wonder, "was I like that when I was that age?" So the Pressbox, a bar here in town had a fire a few days back. I'm thinking, why not open a better bar. Face it, the Pressbox had better days and in recent years, it's gone down hill. It used to be the place to go, Packed to the rafters every night. Now it seems like a cliche.
I'm still eagerly awaiting my 2 new books from Amazon.com. Yeah, big spender, ordering a whole 2 books. One book, The God Delusion by Dawkins, I really want to read. Its basically about disproving the existence of God by a devout atheist. I dont know if atheists can be devout but its sort of a religion, an ant-religion. I dont know why I want to read it but hey, i figured it should be good. I also ordered a book about economic development on American Indian reservations. This subject area became an interest of mine in college and I'm still interested in it.
Its 6:34 and i'm still wide awake... I hear the garbage truck backing up to empty the dumpster. I want to see the Vice-Presidential debate on Thursday, I think its Thursday. With all thats going on in the U.S., I want to remind myself of how crappy everything is. Oh Oh, I feel my eyelids getting heavy, no it was just a sneeze. So yeah, Debates, I like to watch the debate and only the debate. I like Jim Lehrer as the host. He seems to not get caught up in all the taking sides crap. Time to get off the cross I know.
I'm looking to watch a couple movies if I ever get the time to. Halloween is coming up in a month, I like all the old horror movies that should be coming on pretty soon. The Halloween series, the Nightmare on Elm Street. All those good movies from the 70s and 80s without all the special effects. The good old blood and guts movies ya know? So back to the bar, I'm thinkin classic bar, a few pool tables. No video lottery machines, they always bring in those certain people that never spend money on beer but only on the machines. Darts, maybe some dart machines. Not a sports bar. Not a typical College bar. I guess I dont know what I want but just a bar. Okay I'm going to go do something else while I'm wide awake. I'm want some french toast.
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