Lesson of the day...

If you are living overseas and want to surprise your wife by getting her a video iPod case for her upcoming birthday, keep it a surprise. Don't send it to a friend to bring over without letting this friend know that it is a birthday surprise. This will ultimately result in said friend-of-wife emailing wife asking, "I got a pink video iPod cover in the mail today. I'm assuming it's yours...is it?" And thus making the so-called surprise birthday gift no longer surprising.
On a good note: Rose likes pink. :-)

Two things....

I am so excited this weekend!! There are two reason for this state of emotional bliss. Reason one is I found out yesterday that I get to go back here for one week in March...

Lots of people...

Lots of bikes!!!

And lots of people on bikes!!!

So yeah, that's reason numero uno. The second reason I'm on an emotional cloud nine is the fact that The Amazing Race: All Stars starts tonight!!! And my alltime favorite team is returning to compete: Uchenna and Joyce!! I love them!
Ah, the mundane and significant details in life...

SNL - The Dakota Fanning Show

Sometimes I think I spend too much time on the internet. Then I run across gems like this and I think my time must have been well spent.
Dakota Fanning is one of my favorites. Ever since she was in "I am Sam" I have enjoyed her movies and acting ability. I thought this SNL skit was hilarious...basically, because it plays up on Dakota's "adult" attitude and political convictions. Not to mention the fact that she has never been nominated for an Academy Award while other young starletts have...Enjoy!

New Theme Song

You Don't Know How it Feels
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Let me run with you tonight
I'll take you on a moonlight ride
There's someone I used to see
But she don't give a damn for me

But let me get to the point, let's roll another joint
And turn the radio loud, I'm too alone to be proud
You don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels to be me

People come, people go
Some grow young, some grow cold
I woke up in between
A memory and a dream

So let's get to the point, let's roll another joint
Let's head on down the road
There's somewhere I gotta go
And you don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels to be me

My old man was born to rock
He's still tryin' to beat the clock
Think of me what you will
I've got a little space to fill

So let's get to the point, let's roll another joint
And let's head on down the road
There's somewhere I got to go
And you don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels
No, you don't know how it feels to be me

You don't know how it feels
You don't know how it feels
No, you don't know how it feels to be me

It is a violation of Federal law...

My latest discovery has been the "Directions for Use" label on the bottom of my Kleenex tissue box. It reads, "It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Use only as a facial tissue."
Hmmm...my first thought: what other uses are there? My second thought: oh wait...
Yes, I have used Kleenex brand tissues for things other than "only as a facial tissue." First, I think Kleenex brand tissues are great for dusting. Many times I'm at my computer and the screen is dusty or my "workspace" (usually more like lack thereof, but you get the picture) seems to have quite a bit of dust on it. What do I do? Go and grab a dust rag? No. A paper towel? No. I go for the box of Kleenex brand tissue placed within reach to wipe away the dirt and grime. A violation of Federal law? Perhaps. Another use for the Kleenex brand tissue is in the bathroom as a back up to the toilet paper. You all know what I'm talking about. Its too late because you've already committed to the toilet and the toilet paper is out, so you painstakingly reach for the box of Kleenex brand tissue on the counter and use that to wipe your worries away. Usually this box will sit by the toilet for at least one day until someone more responsible uses the toilet and goes and finds the stockpile to replenish the paper supply.
I'm sure there are also countless others ways Kleenex brand tissue has been used "in a manner inconsistent with its labeling." Some other ways I came up with are: napkin, temporary band aid, gift wrap, fake snow, stuffing, etc.
So, have I violated Federal law for using Kleenex brand tissue as a dust rag? Or as toilet paper? I'll let you be the judge.