I Hope You All Get A Piece

Happy Halloween! We always go to Mason Farms around Halloween every year. This is the place I worked at as a tour guide before I became a nanny. We had a good time and she never let that pumpkin go...even when she threw a temper tantrum in the store while we were in line to pay.

She was really into character here at my Grandma's. Her apartment complex holds a Trail Of Treats. Look at that "you can't be in our squad" perfection!I don't think she's ever even had a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, but if she's given a choice of candy, she'll always pick out that. Maybe she likes orange?

Matt and I went to Zoo Boo last week with Britain, my grandma and his parents. She wore the same costume she wore last year because she finally grew into it and because I'm cheap. I also don't know how to sew a new one. GET OFF MY BACK! Brit and my grandma.

Britain and "Mimi", Matt's mom as if you couldn't tell.

Well, have a nice night. It should be gorgeous if you live in the tri-state area. And remember, if you get older trick-or-treaters at your doorstep, give them a little candy...because they probably have eggs in the car if you don't.

Get Your Own!

If you like chocolate covered cherries, you won't be able to stop eating Hershey Kisses Chocolate Covered Cherry Cordials. OH MY! These are the kind of candies you buy, pretending you'll hand them out for Halloween and instead hide them in the back of the refrigerator until Nov. 1, while sneaking a few every night until then, of course. THESE ARE SO DELICIOUS! They have this nice surprise in the middle: truffle like, not Gusher like. They dry your tears and settle your arguments and you barely realize you're with that ass ugly guy who wouldn't change a diaper if he was wearing it himself.

The One Who Used To Beat Me Up

My brother, Stephen, has a blog now. Just thought I'd mention it so you can check it out. It should be some good material.

How I GAINED Ten Pounds In Two Months

So, I remember when I was a tween and played outside all the time. I rode my bike 2 miles everyday to see my best friend. I swam and hiked and played Ninja Turtles. I was an active chick.

Fast forward 18 years and here I am, sitting at the computer writing about how much time I sit on my ass watching television. Here goes:

Four Favorite TV Shows

The Wonder Years

If you're a loyal IWIWC reader, then I don't have to remind you of my unhealthy crush on Fred Savage. Some things you just don't grow out of feeling. So, it isn't surprising that I DVR this show every weeknight. (ION, 10 and 1030) If you watched it as a kid, it will take you back.

LOST

I realize this is cliche', but I'm sorry. LOST is one of the best television shows on right now...ok, it's not on right now. It won't be on for a few months, and it's killing me.

Journeyman

Until LOST comes back, this show will definitely do! When the first episode aired, I was all by myself in the living room and the only words I spoke were at the end. Said in a breathy, teary tone: "That's awesome." Enough said.

Freaks And Geeks

This show was short lived. Like Undeclared, this show had a lot to do with Judd Apatow. Before Anchorman, 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, Judd had some really great projects that barely got noticed because he hadn't made it huge yet. The greatest thing about him is that he is really dedicated to his work, young and old. The Freaks and Geeks box set is covered in Judd. It could have been even more beautiful if people actually watched it when it aired.

Which brings me to the next category. I don't get out to the theater much to watch movies. The last movie I saw was Superbad (SO good!) and the movie before that was Ladybugs. No, seriously. I see movies. Granted, they are mostly while working so I have an excuse that I saw Hayden Panettiere in Racing Stripes. But I don't exactly see all the movies I want, especially in the theater. So thanks to cable, namely TBS, I can watch my favorites again and again.

Films I Could Watch Over And Over

The Dangerous Lives Of Alter Boys

A) Kieran Culkin
B) Jena Malone
C) Emile Hirsch
There are so many great scenes in this movie. I can't believe this was an independent. I mean, I can because it's brilliant. Didn't get the publicity it deserved. "Father Casey: Jesus H Christ!
Tim: What does the H stand for Father?"

The Sweet Hereafter

This movie really surprised me. I think this happens a lot with me. If I come into it thinking it's going to suck and it really REALLY doesn't, then it makes more of an impression on me than say, A Beautiful Life, which I knew would be amazing. The Sweet Hereafter is also a novel, but I haven't read it. This movie has so much beauty and sadness and betrayal all wrapped up in a tiny little ball of artsy. And it has the scariest fucking school bus accident I've yet to see. I usually wait awhile in between viewings, but I can watch it again and again. "I've done everything the loving father of a drug addict is supposed to do. I've sent her to the best hospitals; she's seen all the best doctors. It doesn't matter. Two weeks later she's on the street. New York, Vancouver, Pittsburgh, Toronto, L.A. The next time I hear from her, it's a phone call scamming for money. Money for school, or money for a new kind of therapist, or money for a plane ticket home. 'Oh Daddy, just let me come home...Please, Daddy, I have to see you...' But she never comes home. I'm always at the airport, but she's never there. Ten years of this, ten years of these lies, of imagining what happens if I don't send the money, of kicking down doors and dragging her out of rat-infested apartments, of explaining why that couldn't be my daughter in a porn flick someone saw...well, enough rage and helplessness, and your love turns to something else...it turns to steaming piss."

Vice Versa

You obviously know the main reason. But there are other reasons too: Judge Reinhold, the silliness, the fact that I watched it when it first came out, on a VHS player that loaded from the top. "You too, Tuna Breath!"

IT

I love to be scared. I love horror movies. I have a huge fear of clowns. Although this is a cheesy version of the book by Stephen King, it is still something I could watch over and over. There are personal reasons too. My friends and I all saw the original airing over 3 or 4 nights. We had all read the book prior and thought our opinions mattered more because of it. We'd have a meeting in study hall to discuss our likes and dislikes and make fun of John Boy and his mole. "You seen a fat kid run on by here? Big fat kid, all messed up."

Igby Goes Down

I'm sorry, but I could not leave this one out. This is by far my most favorite movie, which probably explains a lot. "Our father would be a 'slippery when schizophrenic' sign, for instance..."

Well, consider me done with this strain of Memes! On to thank you cards I have yet to complete.

An Apron And Nothing Else

I didn't really start cooking until after I met Matt. I think the main reason was that I was scared I couldn't do it. I'm not saying my meals were perfection right out of the gate, but I did figure out I wasn't half as bad as I thought after only a few tries. Cooking for me is not enjoyable every day. I think it's tedious, boring and ridiculous that I don't have a prep cook. I'm happier making dinner 5 out of 7 nights a week or less. But I have come to appreciate the art of food more. And I love to try different takes on a recipe to suit to my own taste. One thing you could complain about my cooking is that it is usually bland, in that I don't use a lot of butter or other fatty ingredients. But I am embracing cooked onions, Italian dressing (low fat) and soy sauce for different flavors. I do feel bad for Matt sometimes, but overall at least we aren't eating out the way we used to.

Four Of My Favorite Foods

Salad

I think a great salad can be breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes, a salad can fill me up through the entire next meal. I love vegetable in general, but when they are all hanging out on a bed of romaine, it's even more delicious. In restaurants, they seem to have only low fat or full fat dressing, so normally I go for a naked salad. One of the best additives I put in my salad are sunflower seeds or pine nuts. I could eat salad everyday as long as I had some variety for ingredients.

Bread

I love all types of bread. In fact, I can't think of a bread that I don't like. If I had to give up bread or Diet Coke, the Coke would have to go. I have been known to eat plain bread if someone was serving something I didn't like. When I was little, I had an addiction to plain bread and I was told not to eat it anymore that day. Of course, this was impossible for me and I was whacked on the ass for it later. The best part of my sub is the bread. I've taken home the free rolls they give you on your table. I would rather eat pizza crust that the slice itself. And Dr. Atkins can kiss my plain white ass.

Chicken

I love chicken because it's easy to cook, it's not red meat, and it goes well with so many dishes. It's pretty likely that I can tell you who has good chicken and who doesn't, whether in a restaurant or grocery store. When Giant Eagle has a BOGO free sale on boneless chicken breast, I usually come out of there with 8 to 10 packages. Sometimes I go back later in the week before the sale is over. About 80% of my dishes have chicken in them, so again I feel bad for Matt since he is a steak kind of guy.

Pasta

Like chicken, it goes with so many things. You can bake it, boil it, refry it, smother it, under cook it and eat it cold. You can't go wrong with pasta. Personally, I hate my noodles broken and the sound it makes when it's curling around your fork (like the sound they make when zombies are eating brains in horror movies), but there are really no other drawbacks to pasta. I do have a problem with serving size with this food, but with whole wheat it's not so bad.

Chocolate

Since pasta and bread are basically the same thing, I thought I'd add a fifth food that could not be left out of my favorites. I think chocolate is equally from heaven and hell. If you gave me a bug covered in chocolate, I would eat it. Actually, what could you possibly add chocolate to and make worse? I rest my case.

When I Grow Up

Alright. I can't help it, but some of the fill ins just don't really apply to me or I've already talked about them. My four favorite colors, I feel, was already covered with the explanation of pink so I decided to make up a new one (again).

Four Other Professions I Could Have Worked In

I'm not one for regrets, but if I was to have gone to college straight out of high school, I think I could have majored in a few different areas.

Child Psychology

I've always found Psychology interesting. The way human beings, on a whole, act or feel or fuck up always amazed me. It seems like my friends are always coming to me with their problems. I don't think I give them advice more than I let them talk out their issue with something until they can wrap their head around it. And I can keep a lot of secrets. But as far as being a psychologist, there are too many crazy people in this world, so I would incorporate my love for children into this profession and just focus on helping kids. The drawback to this job would probably be the really crazy children that I couldn't help, no matter how hard I tried. And the fact that they may find out where I live.

School Nurse

I'm pretty good at knowing when the girls are faking their illnesses, so I'd be great at this. Plus, my school nurse was awesome. She always made you feel great and let you sleep through social studies, but let you go back for lunch. Obviously we know what drawback this job carries...VOMIT.

Singer/Songwriter

I'm not the best voice out there, but I think with a little training, I could have really made money with my singing voice. And I like to make up poems and short little jingles. I could see myself in another life like a John Mayer, as in I'd dress up as a random mascot and fool my fans in the parking lot. I think the one huge drawback would be fame. I've puked in too many garbage cans on State St. and would prefer not to see that in US magazine. Plus, I'm a bit chunky and they'd call out my chub and rumor me to be constantly 3 months pregnant.
Voice Over

I am a pretty good mimic when it comes to sound and I can do a damn good kid's voice so I think I would have been great in commercials or providing voices for cartoon characters. And it wouldn't be that tight throat thing some actors do that drives me up a wall. (Jimmy Neutron, I'm talking to you.) The biggest drawback to this job would be how many takes I would have to go through just to say "corduroy" or "Cellular One".

Namely

Four Names I Love But Could Never Name My Child:


Paul

Rain

Mariah

Autumn

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