Cars

So I was on my way to see "The Dark Knight" on Saturday sitting in my car putting on jewerly. I heard a wanky sound. It sounded like something stop working in the motor area. However, everything felt fine driving. The AC was not a cool as usual and some times when accelerating the car would make as sound as if something was starting again and the car would get cooler. I thought nothing of it. I actually thought that the ac was dying and soon I would have to drive with the windows down. Although, uncomfortable in the summer desert douable. However, coming home from work on Wednesday I noticed the car overheating and in a panic called my good friends. Who of course said get it home park it let it cool off. I did and took it there for him to look at while the girls went grocery shopping. The diagnosis all fluids good. GGGRRRR... no more money into this car. So over the next few days I tried a variety of items and scenarios out while driving the car. Especially after talking to some friend. The diagnosis the car only overheats when the AC is on. When the AC is off no overheating occurs. While I am still going to the mechanic in the morning I think the diagnosis will be I wil have an uncomfortable rest of the summer without AC in my car. However, this will give me time to shop for a new car and get a good deal.

Mr. Potatoe Head

Yes it is true you read it correctly, Mr. Potatoe head. You see I was reading my sister's post the other day and found one listed Mr. Potatoe head. Having enjoyed hours upon hours of fun with this toy as a child. Changing the various points of his body, an ear where the eye should be, mouth to ear etc. However, the more I read I realized the makers of Mr. Potatoe head had actually combined to of my favorite childhood memories into one. They had made an Indiana Jones Mr. Potatoe head, apparently with the whip and with a recording. At least according to Dale (dad) and Judy Krum who are also the proud owners of this Mr. potatoe head. So you know with three of my family members in proud possession of this treasure I will be trekking out to my local target every where in the valley to locate this treasure and also be a proud owner of the Indiana Jones Mr. Potatoe head. Who cares that it is part of the new movie it is Indiana Jones. Oh btw they also made a darth vader Mr. Potatoe head I know because my manager at work owns one and I look at it every day. And no I have absolutely no idea where he got it

Star Wars

Oh my God- I was watching the news this morning. The new commentator was talking about Star Wars and toys, how there are new ones that are coming out as of midnight tonight. This took me back almost 20 years when a young girl fell in love with Star wars and had the whole collections including the mellium falcon (please forgive my spelling). I swear my sister had the whole set and would play with it for hours. I know today the toys are probably bigger, better and louder. But we had fun with those toys pretending to go on adventures and escaping the world. Okay maybe her more then me. Since I was never into the whole space things. But still it was fun to see her playing and enjoying her toys. I wonder now who will go and buy the new toys will children begin to create their own adventures. I have no idea what the toys were but I am sure somewhere somehow they will find their way into my sister's home.

Bears Teddy and all the others

As the picture will indicate I love bears not just teddy bears but real ones also. Growing up everyone knew this. So I would recieve bears in other shape, size or color for whatever special occasion. This a love because now I look at my collections (which friends tease me about) and everyone comes with a story. At one time everyone came with a name too but that has gone by the wayside as I have so many honestly I forget all their names. But the special ones, like rooseabell (19 year old bear) who has gone everywhere with me since I was 16, or ipswich and peabody my mother bought for me in Massachuettes named for two towns on the North shore of Boston. Or Wenceslas my sister had made for me in England and came with a passport and two outfits one summer and one winter. which get changed religiously when needed. Or my little oatmeal bear my mother I bought in a speciality store in Maplewood, NJ. The shop owner was so concerned the bear would be finding a good home. My mom said "do not worry she could not find a better home then with my daughter" To this day my oatmeal bear and her blanket are together in a place of honor. Everytime I look at it I remember that day when we brought her home. These little memories help me to feel closer to my family when the longing for my family becomes overwhelming. As this makes me feel closer to them and remember times when I was younger.

The Dark Knight ( do not read if want to see movie)

I saw the new Batman movie last night. Now you have to understand Batman is the bomb as far as I am concerned. I mean really a man who has all the money in the world, the brains to make more if he looses his current billions and a do gooder. Who actually fights crime and seems to be indestructable. While still being human and struggling with his alter ego. I mean what more could a girl want. However, if an individual goes into the Dark Knight movie expecting this movie to be like any of the others. Or the Joker or Harvey Dent to be like the others. Then in good east coast language forgetabout it (i know sp) ... I was talking to my sister today and educated in understanding Heath Ledger's Joker is more like those in the comic strips the one the original writer wanted him to be. Not the laughing funny guy from the early tv shows or even Jack Nicholason's version. But a very disturbed man who is hell bent on taking another down. On destroying another man. When put into this perspective then I understood. And realized I would have to go and see the movie again to get all the inuendos and parts which are important. Do not get me wrong I still think the movie was a tad long, and thought there could have been a few places it could have ended before it did. Not to mention some of the normal predicatibility one finds in any "superhero" movie. But I love the new ideas and implications of is "Batman" really a superhero or just a man trying to make a difference

Dating

What is a single girl to do. Not in school, does not take from the work pool, friends are all married with no other single friends to hook up, and the leftovers at church appear to be emotionally unstable. So what is a woman who is ready to start dating to do. The internet, right, I mean internet dating has changed over the past few years. The stigma has been lifted there are published success stories as well as the scary ones. But if you are careful and know what you are looking for you can remove the yahoos and keep those worth it. Let's face it there are a lot more people out there looking for hook ups then looking for relationships. The relationship ones are a diamond in the ruff and sometime the hook ups turn out to be relationships. People will surprise you. So with the encouragment and wisdom of my friends who have dated online and are now married I entered the chat rooms, dating services and attempted to find a Mr. Right or Mr. Right now. I mean you never know unless you try right. Well what I found were those looking for the hook ups (which truly is to be expected) and some generally nice people who might not be right for me but have been fun to talk to and become "friends" with. I did of course, find some scam artists. However, the scam that I found surprised me. I expected to find individuals online not being who he said he was. I expected to have to weed out the scams from the truth and with feet on the ground that became easier and easier to do. Not to mention after the first one or two you begin to see the signs. These are individuals claiming to be americans but really they are foreigners trying to imitate americans. They tend to be needy and very overwhelming. They attempt to "wine and dine" you online then claim they are stranded in a foreign country (usually) africa and then want money from you. Some will go as far as to ask for personal information. In my opinion these individual peg certain profiles where he has been taught the individuals are desperate enough and will believe anything. The individuals create enough of a profile and story where an individual who is desperate and trying to believe anything will believe them and will be sucked in. Thank God I have had previous knowledge, strong in my self-worth and have friends who point out the problems and holes in the story so I am not sucked into the story. Not that I would send money to a total stranger. These individuals know the right questions to ask and how to ask them. Therefore, when dating make sure you have friends who will help to see the holes and research. LOL

Singleness

Okay here is the pros and cons of the new dating life. IT sucks. I always grew up believing I would meet prince charming or "the one" for me. Well now I think that is a crock. My new belief is to just get out there and have fun. Do not worry if this is "the one" a "soulmate" or whatever stuff is being put out there. Do I believe there are individuals who match and choose to get married because the "stars a line" they have a feeling or just everything is correct. They believe the same things and have a general respect for each other YES. However, I also believe we are not meant to sit around waiting for our "true love" to come knocking on our door and announcing he or she is there. In my many years on this earth I have heard many stories on how individuals have met, high school, church , friends and internet are the main ways I have heard of people meeting. Within all these stories these individuals have stated the individaul he or she chose to marry just fit. The individuals knew he or she was the "right one" the one he or she knew this person would be the one he or she would want for the rest of his or her life. For some it was love others lust at first site but all at one point made the decision and commitment to the individual. I believe in my old age I have become pragmatic where dating and relationships are. I see marriage not as the grass is greener but different. I see where being single has benefits as I can choose to make plans whenever I want and go wherever. Without checking to see where plans are and what is going on. However, there is the nice thing of having someone else to do the dishes, pay the bills or call the plummer. But in the end what it truly comes down to is knowing you are loved and respected. This can happen whether you are married, dating or single. Start by loving yourself and the rest will all fall into place