You're a pansy, you cupcake!

Apparently, cupcakes are not manly.

I'll admit this is news to me. I mean, it's cake. Guys like cake. mmmm.guys.like.cake. It's hand-held cake. Men like no utensils. ooo.no.utensils.gooood. It seems a match made in heaven:

Man+Cake-Utensils=perfection!

Right?

Um. Wrong.

Conversation heard in my house tonight.

Me: Why didn't you take the cupcake I packed in your lunch?

DH: a cupcake?

Me: What, you can't take a cupcake to work?

DH: In front of all those guys?

Me: Yes??

DH: You wanted me to pull this little cupcake out and eat it in front of all of those guys?

Me: Uh, that *is* the general idea.

DH: What would those guys think if I ate that cupcake in front of them?

Me: They'd think, Man! I'm jealous, I wish I had a cupcake!


This is clearly a case of cupcake bias. I intend to write my Senator.

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And your point is???

Why yes, these lovely cupcakes I made specially for a pre-4th of July celebration are in Christmas wrappers. They have yellow sugar and star sprinkles, I totally think that counts as All American Spirit, and should, without question by me some cred.

Don't like it? Dude, step off, get your own sugar high!

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Sunday Sketch

Here's a sketch for Sunday :) The layout below uses my Sparkle page kit. If you use this sketch, be sure to let me know! I'd love to see & maybe feature it here.

Movie Review: Miss Potter

Miss Potter
(2006)
Running Time: 92 min
Rated PG brief mild language

Renee Zellweger stars as Beatrix Potter in this turn of the century story. The movie picks up in 1902 when Beatrix is 32, unmarried, living at home with her parents and determined to get her stories published. Ewan McGregor plays Norman Warne, the publisher of her book. Ewan has the worst moustache ever. It concerned me greatly. ;)

This is a sweet, but slow moving film. It was interesting to glimpse into the life of the creator of Peter Rabbit and all of his friends, but I kept waiting for "more". The movie surely seemed much longer than an hour and a half. That said, I didn't not enjoy it, but it was nothing to write home about either.

Overall, I'd say, I liked it. I certainly didn't love it or even like it a lot, but as I didn't factor in "just ok" for my ratings, I have to go with 3 Kernels, I liked it.

Oh, but on the front of the DVD Ewan had no moustache. Clearly they KNEW that scary thing was a mistake too! Just cost too much to edit it out of the entire movie ;) Had to make the posters/dvds look more attractive. Then you stick it in and see him and go WHOA, man, that's just wrong!

Upcoming: Movie Review

I will be reviewing "Miss Potter" later today!

Friday Freebie: June 27, 2008

It's FRIDAY!

That means it's FREEBIE time!!!!!!!!

Here's what's on tap today, 2 cute word art w/ lil critters!

If you use this, please link back to my blog or DSP. I would also appreciate if you leave me some love :) More love=more freebies!


Download via this link. (requires free registration at Digital Scrapbook Place- you can register here!)

The Battle Against The Land of Laundry

Day 1:

Dear DH,

I know you said this mission was dangerous, but I feel I must tend to it. There are many things in life I fear, this is just one I will have to overcome. I hope that this battle is short and that I will gain strength and willpower from it.


Day 6:

Dear DH,

I've made it through the Moundsoftowels safely. All went quite smoothly there. I will update you soon.


Day 18:

Dear DH,

The Bluejeans Forest was easier than expected. I did run into some issues when my finest weapon, Tide With Bleach, ran low on ammo. Thankfully, I had a backup of Gain. More later...


Day 23:

Dear DH,

The battle is getting rough here. I fear I may not survive it. The Shirt Valley has proved a tough enemy. I struggled through Wrinkle Land and thought I would have to resort to touring Iron Flats. We all know I want to avoid that at all costs. Alas, I've made it this far. The battle can't last much longer.

Day 45:

Dear DH,

White's Mountain is taller than I had expected. Seeing it's summit has frightened me. Please send reinforcements.


Day 83:

Dear DH,

I've made it halfway. My resolve is weak. Perhaps this is more than I should have taken on alone. If reinforcements were sent, they've never arrived. Or perhaps they are more sane than I, and realized this mission is far to much to handle.

Day 106:

Dear DH,

I am exhausted. I cannot go on.


Day 253:

Dear DH,

I've arrived at White's Peak! My battle is nearly over!


Day 418:

Dear DH,

The Battle has been won! I've trudged through Moundsoftowels, fought my way through Bluejeans Forest, struggled past The Shirt Valley, narrowly missed Iron Flats, blundered my way up White's Mountain, and now, here I stand VICTORIOUS!!!!!

Day 603:

Dear DH,

I don't think I realized what was still left for me to overcome. The Land of Folding and Putting Away calls to me. This is a mission from which I may never return.

Think of me often.

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YAY! I have a 1/4 tank of gas!

Now, I know you are thinking, why is she exciting about having a quarter tank of gas????

Cuz on June 7th, DH filled my car up- it took $53.70- and NO, it wasn't empty! I drive a Chevy Trailblazer, for those who don't k now, that's a gas guzzling SUV. It has a 20 gallon tank and gets about 17 miles to the gallon on a good day.

One thing I was determined to do this summer was save on gas! Oy, it's HIGH!

Now, folks, you realize I live in the middle of nowhere. The closest Walmart is 25 miles away (until about 5 yrs ago, the closest was 40 miles away). 15 miles to the closest grocery with decent prices (there's a Mom n Pop shop about 7 miles away, but its quite spendy). 25 miles again to the movies and any other lifeform.

So, what have I been doing? Clearly...nothing! Mind-numbing boredom has taken over my days. In truth, I've worked more than I should, read books, watched movies, and done housework! ICK! The child has been bored, but we did have a week of VBS (about 7 miles away), and his cousin spent a week w/ us.

We've been to 2 movies, Kung Fu Panda, and The Incredible Hulk (but only one in my car) and out to lunch once.

My "save on gas summer" makes me want to, once again, sent Netflix a little love note ;)

So, can ya beat me for a tank of gas?? Remember, I'm on a quarter tank and its been (consults fingers) 18 days!

Featured Freeber: Bocca

I started a new contest @ DSP called Featured Freeber where I pick a winning layout from my Freebs gallery each week.

The first winner is..... Bocca, with this adorable layout of her granddaughter!

Bocca, you win the new Featured Kit- Fancy Pants!

Movie Review: Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Running Time: 112 min
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, including some frank dialogue*, language and smoking

*certainly NOT for the kiddies, as the beginning of the movie is about a sex ed class.

Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds) and his wife are getting a divorce. Their 11 year old daughter, Maya is played by the charming Abigail Breslin. Maya wants to know the story of how her mother and her dad met. After some resistance, he begins to tell her the story of the 3 serious girlfriends he had, but changes the names, and Maya has to figure out which is her mom.

This is a sweet film, not the cookie cutter romantic comedy, some parts are contrived, but there is a heart that has been lacking in many of the romantic comedies of late.

Overall, I truly enjoyed this one. Trying to figure out for myself which was his ex-wife (I was right!), and seeing the differences in his relationships.

Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher, and Rachel Weisz star as the women in Will's life.

I really enjoy Ryan Reynolds. He's a good actor with everyday good looks, he's not a Hollywood golden boy, but nice to look at ;)


I give this one 3.5 kernels. Really, I'd give it 3.75, but I don't want to have to make that graphic up ;)

Coming up

review of Definitely, Maybe later tonight!

Newest Kit: Be A Dreamer

brand new in the DSP Store


Be A Dreamer is the kit you've been waiting for! Packed with stars, great colors, and cool elements! You'll love using this one for a lovely summer's day, photos of your children, or everyday scrapping. This kit can be used for so many occasions! Included:

1 blue brushed paper
1 green vine paper
1 light blue lined paper
1 off white stamped paper
1 copper star brad
1 journaling tag with copper brads
1 frame with star and "reach for the stars"
1 beat up star
1 brad star (this will also fit inside the beat up star)
1 set of copper wire rings
1 photo edging tag set "read for the stars"
1 oversized word art "Always be a dreamer... never settle...reach for the star just beyond the horizon...

Dear FedEx,

Dear FedEx,

You suck.


kisses, Tina


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So, I never have been a huge FedEx fan, I much prefer UPS (who I yell, 'yay! santa claus' when I see- you know, cuz he brings me presents! I should tell you about seeing 'my boyfriend' going down the road, he's the Brinks man!). FedEx lives in their own little world. Sometimes you have to sign, sometimes they leave it on the porch. Sometimes they leave them in bizarre and random places. In my friends case, they left it in an old van, they clearly did not use. She kept waiting and waiting for the package, and finally sent one of the kids to check the van. This morning I'd just decided to get in the shower. That's hair washed, one leg shaved, clearly NOT done, when child pounds on door.

Child: "MumblemumbleMumblemumble"

Me: "WHAT?"

Child: "MUMBLEMUMBLEMUMBLEMUMBLE!"

Me: "WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"

Child" MumblemumblePACKAGEmumble"

Me: "I GOT A PACKAGE?"

Child: "YES!"

Me: "Do I have to sign for it?"

Child: :trot trot trot trot: :trot trot trot trot:

Child: "YES!"

Me: "CRAP!!"

dripping wet, one shaved leg, I get out of the shower, wrap in bathrobe, and made child get said signy thing from FedEx man. The package? Full of goodness for Tina? Um..no. Car parts for the DH. :p

Back in shower I was hoping my Caress soap would wash the dirty words from my head.

The Monsters are going to eat me!

.......or maybe I'll just eat you.


So, SIL calls me laughing hysterically b/c she read the spider picking post.

She says, I have to tell you about the dream I had last night. Apparently she was involved in a grocery store contest. You had to get a list of certain items. I guess people started disappearing and everyone was wondering why. Turned out if you didn't get the right items, you got eaten by a monster! SIL says, lets just head for the front doors and leave! So, they did. When they got there the doors were blocked by the monsters. The head monster was a little round fuzzy guy with a snout and sharp teeth. He said you must go back and get the items, but we are going to eat you anyway! She picked him up and held him and he acted like he was going to bite her. She decided get get the one up and she bit him as HARD AS SHE COULD.

In the bed next to her, my brother awakes screaming. Wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket, SIL had BIT HIM!!!! Through the blanket (cuz it was fuzzy like the monster dude, ya know!). He has teeth marks and bruising. Well, TG for the blanket, or this'd be more of a vampire post. I think she would have drawn blood.

So, I'm wondering if there is a freaky constellation hanging over our area right now or what. Weirdness in Sandmanland around here!

Oi!

I'm tired, but I must go to church this morning. Just a quick post to say I'll be back later with some sharp humor and mind-boggling stories. Ok, we all know that is not true, but it sounds good...

Movie Review: The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk
Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images, and brief suggestive content
Running Time: 114 minutes




So, I'm a weird girl (yeah, lets all pretend like we didn't know that already), but I like superhero movies. I like fantasy, sci-fi, and war movies. I know... I know...

However, I've never been a fan of The Incredible Hulk. I remember my brother watching it when I was a kid. Roll eyes. I was fully prepared not to like this movie, but the hubby wanted to go...

Now, I don't think I have to explain much here. We all know that Dr. Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) does some weird stuff to himself in the lab, and ends up turning into a giant green dude (no, NOT the Jolly Green Giant, that would be a much different movie... Ho Ho Ho, Green Giant!) whenever his heart-rate reaches a certain level. In this movie, he's on the run from the military and seeking a way to undo what he has done to himself. However, the military and Banner soon find themselves on the same side facing a much worse foe.

Liv Tyler stars as Betty Ross, Banner's old girl friend (need I mention I'm not a Liv Tyler fan- outside LOTR that is- either. I know you are thinking at this point who DOES she like? ;)). Also starring William Hurt & Tim Roth. Keep an eye out for a cameo by Lou Ferrigno too!
My MIL informed me that the writer of the comic strip, Stan Lee, had a cameo. Yeah, like I'd recognize that dude.

Ain't It Cool News says "Every bit as good as Iron Man", now I won't go that far, but I was entertained more than I thought I'd be. I loved Iron Man, gave it 4.5 kernels, tho my hubby said it was "predictable". Roll eyes again.

I'd recommend not taking really wee ones. There is a lot of violence and some creepy lookin' critters.

My rating? 3 kernels

Well, that's just creepy!

So, I forgot to tell you all about the dream I had 2 nights ago. Let me preface this by saying, I. Hate. Spiders. Seriously, like crazy afraid of them. I know its insane, and I'm not afraid of any other bug type critter. There's just something about those extra 2 legs. Its unnatural. The way they move makes me want to vomit.

Just before I'd gone to bed my friend Elizabeth ("Z") had shown me pics of giant Madagascar Cockroaches (she'd taken her lil missy to a library event in their town). I'd said I'd be OK holding them or the snake she'd shown, but NOT spiders. ew.

Fast forward a few hours and REM cycles later and I woke up grabbing my head.

I'd dreamed I'd gone on a trip and stayed in a hotel. While there I started brushing my hair and spiders came out. NOT little ones. HUGE ones. Black, long legged with yellow and red on them. My SIL, Deb, was there for some reason. I started screaming (and when i see spiders, I scream. Like a little girl, it's not pretty, I do promise. Occasionally there are tears. That usually happens when my lovely husband throws them at me. Now before you go thinking he's the devil, they ARE dead and normally wrapped in a kleenex, but that doesn't matter) and yelling for Deb to get them out! Get them out! She pulled out 2 more.

Ok, so that's all I remember, but dang. Is that not just the freakin creepiest thing??? I am feeling my head now (um.. I'm not kidding, my scalp is crawling just thinking about it!).

Thanks Z. loves ya ;)

Tomorrow's Review

The Incredible Hulk. Won't be til later, b/c I'm not going until the 5 o'clock showing ;)

Movie Review: P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You
rated PG-13 for sexual references and brief nudity
running time: 2 hr 7 mins

Hillary Swank stars in this movie about overcoming the loss of her soul-mate. Now, I'll be quite honest here. I don't like Hillary Swank. Yes, I am aware the woman has won 2 Oscars and Golden Globes, but that makes no never-mind to me. I just don't care for her much. I can't say why, just that I don't.

So, I was surprised that I enjoyed her in this film. I digress...

Holly Kennedy has just lost her husband Gerry (the always handsome Gerard Butler). She is understandably inconsolable until she starts to receive letters from him. While her mother worries that this will only make things worse, through his letters Gerry helps Holly to start living again.

The story had it's sweet moments AND it's tragic moments. It felt it labored at some points, but overall was a well rounded movie & performances.

Harry Connick Jr., the charismatic Jeffery Dean Morgan, Kathy Bates, and Lisa Kudrow round out this cast.

This movie is best on the best selling book, P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (which I have not read!).

For me, something was missing. I don't think Swank & Butler had the right chemistry or something. Well, I didn't love it as much as I was prepared to, but it was still quite good!


My rating... 3.5 kernels
P.S. Am I the only one that thinks that totally doesn't look like Hillary Swank in the poster?

Friday Freebie 6.20.08

It's Friday, so here's a little freebie for you today! You can download it via this link! Let me know if you like it :D

If you use this, please link back to my blog or DSP. I would also appreciate if you leave me some love :) More love=more freebies!

Hair Plugs, Mummies, and kids that are too old!

I LOVE The Mummy movies. Imagine how excited I was to find out that they were making a 3rd. The rumor was that Brendan Frasier wouldn't do it until he'd gotten hair plugs. Eh, whatever, he looks gooooood ;) In this installment, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rick and co. are in the Far East where they raise, you bet, another mummy. A mummy in China? Hmmm, might be weird...However, this one looks really cool because Jet Li is playing Emperor Han, so the action should be major kick butt if nothing else.

Sadly, Rachel Weiz is not reprising her role as Evelyn. Maria Bello has stepped in to fill her shoes, but I'm thinking that's an odd fit, but we shall see.

Also back is Alex. In the 2nd movie, he was what? Like 10? In this one he's a grown up. Now, i don't know how old he is supposed to be, but the actor, Luke Ford is 27. Brendan Frasier is 40. Uhh................While it IS possible to have a child @ 13, it's certainly NOT recommended!

Anyhoo, I'm a little wary, but still excited to see this! It comes out August 1, 2008.

See the trailer here....

Movie Review: Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold
Rated PG13 for action violence, some sexual material, brief nudity and language.


Fool's Gold stars the ever delicious Matthew McConaughey as treasure-less hunter Ben Finnegan. He's put searching for treasure above everything else, including his wife, Tess (Kate Hudson). A new clue gives him hope, not only for the treasure, but for his marriage. It all leads up to an adventure full of bumbles, mysteries, and danger.

Veteran actor, Donald Sutherland, also stars as a wealthy yacht owner.

This movie got a solid "see it" from one 1/2 of Ebert and Roper and a big 'ol "skip it" from the other. My opinion... Will you be smarter for watching this movie? Well, no. Is it light, fluffy fun? Sure bet.

The superior movie with the same type plot would be "Into the Blue" starring Paul Walker (oh yeah) and Jessica Alba. However, its more of a drama, while this is mostly mindless comedy. I'd rate Into The Blue 4 kernels.

What would I rate Fool's Gold? 3 kernels, tho I should tack on another .5 for Matthew without a shirt alone. but... I guess that would be wrong ;)

Movie Review: Jumper

This movie was totally panned by the critics, so we never saw it in the theater. Despite the reveiws, it still managed to gross $79,911,570 domestically and $221,565,919 worldwide.

Starring Hayden Christensen (of Anakin Skywalker fame), this movie tells the story about a troubled boy who learns he has the ability to teleport. Also starring are Max Theiriot (The Pacifier, Nancy Drew), as young David, Jamie Bell, Samuel L. Jackson and Diane Lane.

When I popped in the DVD, I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found? Coolness. I mean, c'mon. The jump scenes are awesome. The plot is a little muddled here and there, but not enough that you are truly confused.

Our favorite scene was the fight scene between the 2 jumpers... that was SUPER COOL!!!

All three in this house 11 yr old boy, grown man, grown woman, really liked it. So, call me crazy, but I'm giving it 4 kernels!

A pain in the neck...literally!

I woke up to a stiff neck!!! I can't bend it on the right side or turn side to side.

Well, this is no stinkin fun. I want a wake up do-over!

What the Duck?

need I type words here?

Netflix, I...um...sorta...love you

Dear Netflix,

We started seeing each other in March of 2006. Wow, has it been so long? It seems like just yesterday your little red package showed up in my mailbox for the first time. I wasn't sure about you at first. You were new, different. My last relationship with Pay-Per-View lasted so long, I just wasn't sure if things would work out between us. However, Pay-Per-View and I had our differences. I wanted to see brand new DVD releases, but PPV (that's what I called him) was slow. He didn't want to show me new movies until at least a month after they showed up in the stores. I was jealous. I didn't want to get a movie membership again, because, well, I would forget to take the little sweeties back, and then they would charge me extra. I read about you online, Netflix. And you just don't know about everyone you meet on the net. Sure, sometimes it's wonderful, but other times, well, it's less than stellar, and can even get downright creepy. I decided I'd give you a chance. I was nervous entering my personal information with you. What if I didn't like you? Would you continue to come in the mail? Would you keep billing me if I said I didn't want you anymore???

Alas, my fears were soon quashed. You showed up. You were wonderful. You stayed as long as I liked, and charged me nothing extra. You came in your own little mailer so I could send you back home when I was done with you. Oh, Netflix. How many wonderful hours have we spent together? You've made me laugh, you've made me cry, you've kept me company, you've been my saving grace on snowy winter nights when it was too bad to leave the house.

Netflix, I never thought we'd get this serious. I didn't. I wasn't prepared. But, oh, what would I do without you, Netflix? I just don't know.

Now, I just have to say it, and get it out there in the open. Netflix, I love you. I do. I love, love, love you. Never leave me, Netflix. Please! Well, not until I want my next movie anyway.

*kisses, Tina

An email message

My SIL reads my blog, as does my 14 (um, and a half, because she'd want me to put that) year old niece. So I emailed them and said "I bloggered".

My SIL's response this morning in my in-box:

"About time!!!! Geez!!!!!"

Everyone's a critic, eh?

This is Home- Switchfoot

"This is Home" by Switchfoot is my featured video. I adore this song. If you don't know it, have a listen and let me know what you think. I love Switchfoot, they are an awesome band!

FREE Blog Headers

I created some free blog headers. You can download them via this link.

Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince

So, y'all think we will EVER get a teaser trailer for this movie? I'm starting to think NOT. The Twilight teaser played with Prince Caspian a month ago, and it doesn't come out til a month AFTER HBP. Sigh. Someone needs to accio us a trailer right quick like.

New Layout

Here is a new layout I did with Lauren's Hannah. I have a new kit called Fancy Pants that will be in the store soon. This layout uses that kit :)

Fine. FINE.

I updated all my movies, books, tv, shows, music, et all... I made a new slide.

Now, can I keep this updated?? Time will tell (but I'm not optimistic!).

In the meantime, did you all read the 800 word prequel Jo Rowling penned for charity?

It 'twas fun. Find it here:

Waterstone's site

Ok, Seriously

are there people on this planet that actually keep these things updated???