Year (Thus Far) In Review

2010 = The Future

RIP to all those who lost and sacrificed their lives in the tragic and devastating 9/11 bombings.

This year is seemingly flying by. This is often said, but Spring was just here. Seriously. 

Give it up for another blistering, humid North Carolina summer, complete with flying insects that feasted upon my flesh. Ugg. 

April has been the most memorable month of the year for me. 

I have been at my current FT job for a little over a year now, and PT job for two years. 

Almost half of my high school graduating class is currently either married, engaged to be married, planning a wedding, parents, or....wishing they were back in high school. Haha. Yowza! 

Summer doesn't feel quite complete without splashing in some waves, tan lines (as thin as possible), and finding sand in the battery compartment of your digital camera. Awesome.

Birthdays are awesome and I've enjoyed every special one this year thus far!  

No one ever mentions that a lot of the "other fish in the sea" are also the equivalent of Spam of the sea. Tsk. 

Some people are like poppy seeds. They can sure make a bagel taste delicious, but then they get caught in your teeth and then it's just a polka dot party in your mouth.

Blogging has become a favorite hobby. :)

I was introduced to, and love SUSHI!! 

I have been randomly yelled at twice in the parking lot of my job. Hmmm. Once was blamed on the devil. Seriously? *Insert 5 strangers and an elevator here*. Also, I wasn't physically in my car either time so I guess my driving skills are still above par? Yowza!

Excuse me, I just tweeted. ;)

I worked with choreographer Mark Dendy, and performed at the NC Museum of Art re-opening. Cool!

I met a great, standup guy this fall. While he had a girlfriend, he more so served as a beacon of hope that there are good guys out there...who actually like their girlfriends. Go figure.

I saw 'Star Wars in Concert' this summer!! Friggin' amazing! :) 


In NFL news: Between injury, allegations of misconduct, dissension between him and his coach, and his future playing time now questioned, this has been a tough season for Brett Favre. In the past, the death of his father and his wife's breast cancer diagnosis were hurdles Brett had to get over during his career. He made it through those, and as a Brett Favre fan, I'm hoping he comes through this current season right side up. 


Temperature highs in the 80s in October are leaving me wondering if this winter is going to pack any kind of a punch. 


In social networking news: Despite the recent release of The Social Network, the story of the creation and rise of Facebook, by creator, Mark Zuckerberg, I believe Twitter usage numbers soar above those of its social networking predecessor. 

Irony: 'Dogs' (of the canine variety) are consistent, dependable, honest, and loving. If more men came this way, I'd have no problems at all.

Lego: The Great American Toy...From Denmark

Yes. I am in my mid-20s. And, yes, I do still play with Legos from time to time. I'm sure there are many out there that do. Lego is one of the greatest toys of this generation and a beloved pastime for children. Lego toys are constructive fun for your brain, and fun for the young at heart. With the variety of themes and characters, Lego has remained the top line for construction toys.

 

My Star Wars fighter jet creation! (Please
disregard the random bunny border. I got
a little excited with the border selection.)

When I was younger I had hundreds of Lego bricks; then there were cars, Lego people and cities, and now, cartoon and film franchises like Batman, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones. Seriously. Who desn't appreciate the tiny Indiana Jones Lego man with the penciled in stubble on his chin? It's like creating your own Sims world with your bare hands, and then tearing it down to build up something new again. Now there are even Lego video games including some of the same cartoon and film franchises, and then some! Between the stores, amusement parks, and larger than life-size models, it's no wonder that Lego is a leading force in the toy industry.

Star Wars: Not Just A Space Opera....It's An Experience

For anyone who knows me, I am a MAJOR 'Star Wars' fan. Han Solo, Padmé Amidala, Ewoks? Come on! Pure awesomeness! Today I had the once in a lifetime opportunity of seeing 'Star Wars in Concert' at the RBC Center. My seat was fantastic; it was on the first rise of the stadium seating, with the stage straight ahead and no obstructions. I also took a few pictures with some characters from the movies! What makes this experience even more special for me is that I just happened to stumble upon a commercial for the concert last Wednesday night after what looked to be a long week. I jumped into action to attain tickets for the Sunday show crossing my fingers that it would not be sold out! Simply, fate. :)

I was and still am in pure awe from the concert. I had an amazing time; I went with a close friend who enjoyed herself as well and thought the concert was great. Though I've seen all six 'Star Wars' movies several times, seeing this concert gave me chills. The combination of the orchestra, choir, films on screen, and lightning was mesmerizing. I personally became entranced in the sheer magnitude of everything before my eyes and would at times forget that the music was not coming out of my speakers, but rather being played right before me. Scenes from the movies upon the screen seemed epic. The lighting added to the ambiance created by the music and movie scenes. I also loved the way the movies were connected so flawlessly, and broken down into themes such as "A Hero Rises". And there was no way to not be thrilled at having Anthony Daniels (C3PO) as the narrator.

I, unlike some 'Star Wars' fans, thoroughly enjoy Episodes I-III, which came out in the 2000's and depicted the rise of the iconic Darth Vader from Anakin Skywalker. If you have not watched them, I suggest at least giving them a chance. A lot of questions and continuities will be answered and better understood. I suggest that you try to view all six Episodes at some point in your life. However, the original Episodes IV-VI rocked the film and Sci-Fi worlds starting when 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope' premiered in 1977. Only a few signature movie franchises (6 movies strong at that) can say that they produced a massive fan following on the level of 'Star Wars'.

I will never forget this experience, which was like a dream for me. I am one happy lady!