Well the a-hole that is Dick Donato won CBS's Big Brother this evening. What a waste of my whole summer it has been watching this show knowing this loser won. What is even more interesting to me is that for some weird reason, many people actually like him. The world is a sorry place when negative behavior gets rewarded. I am really looking forward to TV returning to more drama and comedy shows. Reality shows are now so boring.
I am really tired of people I can't stand winning reality shows. I guess it goes all the way back to Richard Hatch on the first Survivor. What an obnoxious jerk. Thankfully he got his comeuppance when he decided he didn't need to pay his taxes like everyone else, and was sent to prison. And who can forget the obnoxious Rob and Amber from Survivor, and later The Amazing Race?
I have been watching CBS's Big Brother since it started several years ago. They have had their share or winning losers. There was the lying, scheming Dr. Will, as well as year's disgusting, on camera masturbating, Mike "Boogie" Malin. There are two finalists in this year's season of Big Brother that are obnoxious and have a good shot at winning. The are a father/daughter team known as Dick and Danielle Donato. Danielle is a smug, prima donna and her father is a washed up, gross, arrogant, disgusting pig. If either of them win the game, I may seriously consider not tuning in next year. I am sick and tired of bad behavior being rewarded. Just once, I would like the nice guy to finish first
I am back to school this week. I am taking a computer web design class online! I wish I could get my nursing degree all online without ever leaving home. I think clinicals would be rather hard though. I would have to have sick people come stay with me for a while. The problem with the course is that it seems like it might be too easy for me. It is hard to be motivated when the material is boring. Perhaps as we get going, it will get harder. I am off for a walk and then cracking the books!
When my friend Andy read my blog about us doing over the computer room he noticed that I did not have a Dalek or a Bender robot on my shelf. He quickly put them in the mail to me! Thanks Andy! Here they are with their friends!
When I listen to music it is almost always on itunes. When I buy music, it is on itunes. I never play CDs anymore, so I am selling a large amount of my CD collection on Half.com and Amazon.com. They have been taking up so much space!
Today I drove to Quincy College to pick up my school books for the Fall semester. I guess I should have called first. I drove all the way in there and the books are not in stock yet. What a waste of a beautiful afternoon. At least I got to try the back way to the college. It will come in handy when traffic is bad...which is almost always these days on route 128! I am taking a course in computer web design. I needed a computer elective, and the school's Intro to Computers course sounded too easy for me. I hope I am not over my head with this course, though. Of course anything will be a piece of cake, compared to chemistry last semester! I know, many of you are waiting for the chemistry book burning video I promised. I just couldn't burn such an expensive book, so I sold it on half.com. Sorry about that. At least it is out of my sight for good! I hope this nice weather continues!
This is my new favorite song. It is from Hairspray, The Movie. I would love a nice copy of the video clip, but I will have to wait till DVD, I guess. Amanda Bynes is priceless in the movie! Damn the movie industry made someone take this link down. Trust me, it is a cool and fun song! Below is the former youtube link.
The last several days Mike and I have been doing over the computer room. All the gadgets I have require a large amount of desk real estate, and I sorely needed more. Not to mention that the room really needed a good cleaning. I don't know what it is, but electronics really do attract an awful amount of dust! It was so thick! We spent two days looking around trying to find a desk large enough to fulfill my needs. We were having a terrible time. Everything was too small, too cheaply made, or too expensive. I called our friend Billy in California to see what he suggested. He and his partner Andy own a home business and use a lot of computers and desks. Billy recommended we try IKEA. We hit the jackpot there! We bought this great kit that allows you to make the desk any size you want. We attached two corner desk tables and now have a desk/table for the whole side wall! It is a thing of beauty! I have a great office! Now there is no excuse for me to sell I have been meaning to on eBay.
There is a chill in the air! And it is August! I live for two months of the year July and August because they are hot. What is with this weather? I long for my hot summer nights!
Yesterday my doctor put me on a diabetes drug and a cholesterol lowering medication. I am totally exhausted today. I did not sleep well, so I am hoping that is the reason for my unbelievable tiredness. It might also be the stress of the last few days. I am dedicated to losing weigh to try and get off the meds. I have been walking every day since my diagnosis and think I lost about two pounds. Time will tell. Some of you have written me after my last post. I am really OK. I don't like my diagnosis, but I will manage!
I haven't written for a while as this has been a tough week for me. I recently learned that I have diabetes. I went for a yearly physical and my doctor discovered it during a routine blood test. I really am rather bummed. I know that being overweight is a risk factor, but I though I had other factors in my favor. Neither of my parents have it, nor does my brother. I have been pretty good with exercise since my early twenties. I also eat a large amount of vegetables and fruits. I don't drink, smoke, or take drugs. My only vice is food! I am going to have to seriously watch my carbohydrate intake. It is such a pain! It is not just sugary foods and junk, but good foods that have helped me diet in the past... such as potatoes, bananas, corn, and carrots. This really stinks and I can say I am not taking it very well. I hate being 43 and having a chronic condition already. I have spent a good time of my life worrying about other people's health and now I must worry about mine. And why food? It is one of my most pleasurable experiences. Gone are my days of food filled orgies! And I haven't even been on a cruise yet! Seriously, I am not happy! In some respects it is a big wake up call to eat healthfully all the time, but I really could do without having to worry about anything else in my life. I promise to be more positive in the future, but this has been a major blow to my psyche.
Woohoo! No more Chemistry! I am SO happy! I wanna sing, I wanna dance! Stay tuned for a Chemistry book burning video soon!
This morning I finally got my braces off of my lower teeth! It is so nice being able to rub my tongue over my bottom teeth without catching a brace! I had the braces put on in April of 2006. In 2005, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and was fitted with a CPAP machine. I used to sleep with my mouth open, but while using the machine I have to keep my mouth closed. I found that my massive tongue(I'm not bragging) had pushed my bottom teeth in front of my top teeth! The sleep apnea treatment ended up screwing up my bite and it was back to the orthodontist! I tell you I am a pretty sight to see at bedtime now. I wear a retainer on my top teeth, a new retainer on my lower teeth, and the sleep apnea mask. Kiss Me!
Today I was asked by my HMR dieting program to give a little talk! It really is quite funny since I have gained all the weight that I have lost in the program. I do think I still get something out of the classes though. It keeps me accountable and I probably would be a lot heavier if I didn't attend the weekly meetings. I think I am more likely to eat fruits and vegetables and to exercise my body because of the program. One of the great things HMR has taught me has been to keep a record of my food and exercise. When I actually do it... I lose weight! Now, if I could only get on track and actually do it! I have been procrastinating for years!
Tonight we had another encounter with that Life on the D List Star, Kathy Griffin. The show at the South Shore Music Circus was a complete sell out and Kathy G really delivered. If you are fans of her reality show, you really should catch one of her live performances. Her material is always current, and she always makes you feel like she is letting you in on a little secret between friends about those Hollywood crazies! Judging from the crowd tonight I hardly think Miss G qualifies for the D List anymore. She is A-list all the way!
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