Happy Thanksgiving 2009!
By Laurie | November 26, 2009
Today is the day where most of us stop in between bites of turkey, parades, and football to reflect on the things and the people that we are thankful for. It has been a difficult year for me, but I still have a lot to give thanks for. Here are just a few:
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| I’m sure by the time this posts and you’re reading it, I am passed out on the sofa or maybe even in bed resting up for Black Friday. I do have to work tomorrow (which is why we didn’t travel this year), but there are a few stores that open at midnight or a little later. Crazy, huh? I have never minded the crowds, and usually find some pretty good deals for Christmas. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it is definitely one of my favorite days of the year.
I hope that you had a happy and safe Thanksgiving no matter where you are and who you spent it with. |
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Oh, and thanks to my friends at IZEA for the fun turkey hat. Gobble, Gobble! I got it earlier in the week and immediately posed for pictures to post today, along with a ToFurky and Gravy Jones Soda that has been put in the fridge. I am still afraid to drink it, but maybe tomorrow!
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Wordless Wednesday: Dave met Robert Pattinson
By Laurie | November 25, 2009
Sort of. If he did, I still think it would have gone something like this. I was throwing a bachelorette party a few weeks ago, and Dave was off with a couple of our friends having dinner. He got “drug” to this event and decided to have some fun. I guess not everyone loves Rob after all. He must have been on the phone with Jacob.
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DFW New Moon Charity Event and Giveaway
By Laurie | November 20, 2009
Because I am a glutton for punishment (and apparently do not like to sleep), Krista and I went to see New Moon again last night with Dave. Going to the press screening on Wednesday night was actually a last minute surprise. We had purchased last night’s tickets (for an 8:00 PM screening which benefited the Tarrant Area Food Bank) about a month ago.
I grabbed some canned food to donate, and Little E (plus Special K and Dave) and we were off to the Bedford Movie Tavern. Krista and I stood in line to have our picture taken in (and with) Bella’s truck from the Twilight movie. Yes, the actual truck. My understanding is that Sterling Biegart, a local 17-year old talked her parents into purchasing the truck for her on Ebay. It was one of two used in the movie. It was her idea to use the truck to raise money for charity. She told us that her mom actually wanted her to use it to make money for college, but backed up her decision to donate all the money instead. She told me she didn’t feel right taking people’s money. They were both there last night with the truck, and could not have been more sweet. Her mom actually took this picture of us:
For $5 each, we were able to take as many photos as we wanted in and around the truck. It was kind of neat just to be able to say we did it, and more importantly helped raise a ton of money for charity which is always good. Here are a few more photos of the front and back of the truck:
Here’s what Audra and Amanda (the event’s organizers) sent out this morning:
With your help, we raised over $3000 for the TAFB and collected almost 700 pounds of food! That will help feed 12,000 people in the DFW area this Thanksgiving, and we couldn’t be happier.
Me and Krista in the theater with Little E
Would you like to win your very own Mattel Collectable Pink Label Edward or Bella doll? One winner will get to select the doll of their choice. Here’s how:
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1) Comment and tell me your favorite character from the Twilight Saga and why for one entry (required). 2) Make a donation to the TAFB (and 3) Follow me @laurie_pooh on Twitter and send the following message for one extra entry: I entered to win a Mattel Twilight Barbie Edward/Bella from @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/twilightbarbies 4) Follow my blog using the Google Connect in my sidebar to the right for one extra entry. 5) Subscribe to my blog in a reader for one extra entry. |
U.S. and Canada only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around December 12. You must leave a comment letting me know your answer to the question above, as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!
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blah blah New Moon blah blah
By Laurie | November 19, 2009
| I’m not sure what your stance on the whole Twilight phenomenon is, but if you have ever read my blog before I am sure you know mine.
To get you up to speed, I read the books quite a bit before the first movie came out. When I read them I didn’t know who Taylor Lautner was, and I had no idea Robert Pattinson was being considered to play Edward. I enjoyed the first three books for their story, because quite frankly Stephenie Meyer’s writing style was pretty elementary and could definitely not be confused as anything resembling good literature. The fourth book (Breaking Dawn) came out a month or so after I devoured the first three books (in less than 24 hours each), and that’s when I pretty much gave up on her. Ridiculous plot plus whiney characters equals I quit. And I did. I could only read a few pages at a time. It.was.really.that.bad. (IMHO) |
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The Twilight movie was awful. When you couple bad acting with a bad script (which really isn’t the movie’s fault because they took a lot of the dialogue right from the book), the end result most likely isn’t going to be pretty. Plus it was cheesy. And white makeup? Really? I also found fault with almost everyone cast, except their choice for Jacob. He was okay and fit my vision of the character from the book. Not that Rob isn’t an attractive guy, but the Edward of my mind is nothing like him. I’ve learned to appreciate him though (I’m impressed he can turn off his accent), and I thought he was cute in Harry Potter. The bottom line is that even though it wasn’t a perfect interpretation or movie, I still walked out happy that a film version existed and I had hope that New Moon would be better.
I saw New Moon last night with my Twilight OBSESSED friend Krista thanks to a contest from BigFanBoy.com in which I had to dig deep and share my favorite scene from Twilight. In case you were wondering, I chose the one where Edward speeds up in his shiny silver Volvo and saves her from the creepy men on the street. Go me for not selecting one of the love scenes. They are way better (and less awkward) in the book.
My hope that New Moon would be better was quickly squashed. Sadly a lot of the plot and character development was left out of this one, which was pretty disappointing. There was plenty of Emo music, extra lip biting and bad acting from Kristin Stewart, CGI wolves, and ghostly Edwards (hysterical). I just don’t think they did this one justice. At least when I walked out of Twilight I was able to say that it followed the book very closely, even if it wasn’t as good. New Moon just left out (and changed) too much. Oh, and Edward’s red lips were very distracting. He wore more makeup than Bella. I was hoping they’d lay off on the white paint too. At least the sparkling looked a lot better, I’ll give them that. But hey, if you’re into hot guys… this is the movie for you!
I won’t hold my breath that Eclipse will be any better, though there is a lot more action and we will get to see a lot more of the love triangle and drama between Edward and Jacob. That could be good, right? RIGHT?
Did I mention I have an Edward Barbie? Did I mention I’m going to see New Moon again tonight at 8:00 PM at a charity event benefiting the Tarrant Area Food Bank? Did I mention I’m having my photo taken with Bella’s truck? Did I mention I’m C-R-A-Z-Y and majorly sleep deprived?
I know, I’m a nerd. So are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Let me know in the comments. Oh, and come back because I will have a Twilight/New Moon giveaway tomorrow.
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In-N-Out IS coming to Texas
By Laurie | November 18, 2009
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In-N-Out is coming to Texas. This is the moment I have been dreaming of FOREVER. Sort of. Actually I have dreamed of owning my own In-N-Out Dallas franchise since I was probably 20 (they don’t do franchises by the way), but since they are family run and owned and blah blah blah that will never ever happen. But heck, I will be happy to go and |
Yay! Yay! Yay! I am from California, and am known for being obsessive about In-N-Out. If I travel anywhere that has one, I have to go at least twice before heading home. This is seriously one of the most exciting pieces of news ever. You know that I love Oprah (and was glad to see her at the State Fair of Texas), but I am even more excited about this. Sorry, Oprah.
I can’t find information about this Dallas location anywhere on the Internet (trust me, I tried!) There has been speculation for years. Rumors seem to be circulating a lot more frequently these days though. It’s always been something people talk about; kind of like Disney building a theme park here (which has also been a rumor since I was in high school).
However, I have it on semi good authority this time that the In-N-Out Texas rumor is true. I met someone who knows the person who says he was hired to be the manager. From what I was told, it will be built in Plano, Texas (the next town over from me for those of you not in the area). I don’t know exactly where, but it sounds legit. And soon.
I know it’s a case of someone who knows someone, but I am holding onto this. I think it’s true. Updates to come once ground breaks. I’m off to do a happy dance, mouth watering and all.
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