Reading Rainbow

I've actually done some reading the past few weeks.  I thought I could withstand all the Hunger Games hype, but I decided to give in.  I'm a sucker for peer pressure.  The first book was really great.  The other two were just alright.  Having a strong female lead instead of a very weak one like Bella Swan was nice.  That being said, I couldn't really stand Katniss.  She seemed very wishy-washy and things just happened for her.  She didn't really DO all that much?  Was I the only one who felt that way?  Everyone else around her did everything.

The other book I read was The Night Circus for book club.  It's being touted as the next Harry Potter, but no, it is not.  Not even close.  It is very imaginative and creative, though.  Takes your mind to places you haven't been before.

I'm curious about the whole Fifty Shades of Grey series.  I think it's hilarious that it's being classified as "mom porn."

Gonna Get Down on Fridayyy

How was your Friday, everybody? Well, it's only 9:06 PM so I guess it's still going for some of you. For moi, I will be heading up to shower and read soon. Old lady over here!

This morning, I decided to take Olivia to this open play time at Small Talkers. They have activities at this facility but have open play twice a week. Basically, a room full of toys with kids and parents. How did it go? Well, Olivia warmed up to the place quickly. She was playing with the toys well. But once the kids starting milling about, then it got a little tricky. Little Miss loves to dump things out and put them back in a container. I guess the toy she had was a hot commodity because kids kept coming over to take them from her and she was NOT having that. She would quickly grab the toy back from the kid. I'd take it away from her and tell her she would have to share and then the big ol' alligator tears would come running down her face. If the kid tried to get the toy back from Olivia, she would swat their hands away. *facepalm* I probably apologized a million times to a million mothers.

The best part was lunch. We went over to a little sushi restaurant next door, just the two of us. We shared some agedashi tofu and an udon. It was very enjoyable. She is such a sweetheart when its just the two of us. She gives me lots of kisses and hugs. I wish everyone could see this darling side of her. Even Mr. Ho commented today that she is unbelievably loving towards me. I love it when he tries to hug or kiss me in front of her. She pushed his face away. It's pretty hilarious. Hm.. Perhaps that is just encouraging her anti-social behavior?

During the car ride home, she proceeded to take big gulps from her sippy and spit it out. I was unaware. She passed out and when I went to get her, she and the carseat were drenched. I gingerly tried to take off her sopping tank top but it woke her up. And that was that. No nap for today.

I decided to tire her out for an early bed time so I took her to the park. She was very comfortable and led me to the swings, where I proceeded to push her for 45 minutes. Girlfriend was loving it and would not get off. I overheard the sweetest thing while we were there. This little girl, maybe 4 years old, asked her dad, "Can we best friends EVER?!" My heart melted!

So, early bedtime for Olive. Sushi Friday and Jersey Shore for me. Now, that I've blogged, I will put clean sheets on the bed, take a shower and read. I finished Shopaholic + Mini Shopaholic. I think I might do the Jaycee Dugaard memoir next. We'll see.

Later, peeps!

Netflix Update

The Reader - Read the book so I knew what was going to happen.  But didn't prepare me for the raciness when the book comes to life.  Thought they did a great job casting the young Ralph Fiennes character.  Mr. Ho noticed Kate Winslet's hairy armpits.  Of course.

Australia - I recall this movie getting panned.  Didn't it cost millions and tanked at the box office?  I thought it was pretty good.  Nicole Kidman's face looked weird.  Hugh Jackman, well, you can never go wrong with Wolverine.  And I knew Neil Fletcher looked familiar - Faramir from the Lord of the Ring series!  It was ridiculously long though.  I shed a few tears.

Today was a very productive wedding day.  I was sitting at the island, cranking away when I saw the storm a-brewin'.  And I will admit.  I was scurred!!  I saw the sky change, the trees look like they were about to be blown over, and the lightning strike.  I hate when thunder shakes the house.  Other than that, storms are pretty cool.

I can't wait to get the new iPhone!

There is no way I can post Mr. Ho's Dirty 30 video on here.  Youtube has a 10 minute limit on their site and this thing is a little over 16 minutes long.  Boo.

I really do try to read the news, but lately, I've been avoiding it.  Disappearing planes, journalists sentenced to hard labor, mom dead - baby taken out of uterus, american car industry going down the shitter...  it's so depressing.  I'd much rather immerse myself in Charm School and the Real Housewives of New Jersey.

You know what news coverage pisses me off?  The Jon & Kate + 8 crap.  I caught a few of the new episodes and I can't believe how much Kate has changed - high heels, pink sundresses, red leather jackets, skinny jeans, tanned, manicured, make-up done, hair done (if you call that backwards mullet, done)...  Seriously?  I miss her in sweatpants and when she had the belly of a dog's jowls, as she called it.  It's obvious her and Jon are so over.  Doing the past 2 seasons have completely killed their marriage.  They don't even do the interviews anymore.  How sad for the kids, who are still unbelievably cute!

And my last note of the day, I am so happy to announce the 2.55 is now in my possession!  WOOT!