A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

The 70s were a grand time, huh?  Well, from what I remember it was.  The 80s were much cooler though.

Except some, if not most, of the clothes.  Those, not so much.  How tragic was my dad's shirt?  His mullet?  My yellow shirt and red pants combo?  The automobiles?

Paneling on the walls was awesome once.  Wearing a dress, cause your mom wanted you to, was not.

I need to steal my mom's photo albums and scan all of those photos.  Hopefully, in a few weeks, when time gives me some, I will do just that. 

New Sensation

The day before Thanksgiving, I was having visions of childhood cartoons.  Suddenly, the above image popped into my head.  It was a fuzzy image but the basic colors were there yet I couldn't remember the name of the character.  All I knew, other than the colors and general appearance, was that the name of the character was also the name of the show.  I asked the BNC who is awesome at remembering stuff like this but he was at a loss.  B couldn't remember either.   Some days passed when I finally got around to asking Chapa.  Without skipping a beat, he told me; Freakazoid.  It was then that I started a little trip down memory lane (fine, I do it a lot) starting with cartoons to TV shows to music.

For example, I LOVED the Dungeons & Dragons cartoon.  As a matter of fact, I think they would make excellent Halloween costumes.  I choose Dungeon Master.  I never played the RPG version of Dungeons & Dragons though I'll admit it, I always wanted to learn.  I did play Pokemon and Heroclix with my nerd friends and was really good at it.  Just saying.

Then, Monday, my last day in a 5-day weekend, I visited my favorite music store and found old, used CDs I've been trying to get for years.  They included Oasis, Pearl Jam and some Madonna compilations but it was the INXS greatest hits CD that got me.  Michael Hutchence was awesome.  His charisma, his talent, his voice, everything, is something that doesn't come around too often.  I miss his music terribly and his passing was upsetting. 

Lead singers with IT are rare.  Freddie Mercury had it better than anyone.  His Live Aid performance of Radio Ga Ga, with such command of the the audience as they clapped in unison, still takes my breath away.  His death brought me to tears.  Michael Hutchence had it, of course, and it's a damn shame what happened.  Much like what happened to Tupac.

After Thanksgiving, while the BNC and B napped together, I stumbled upon Tupac: Resurrection and was captivated.  Tupac has always rocked but to know so much more by listening to him tell his story, watch the footage of his interviews, etc. was a treat.  And, just like that, I miss the 90s a great deal.  I miss the music my generation grew up with.  I miss it more since many of the artists that still move me are gone. 

And now I'm feeling old. 

Dead of Dysentry

Oregon Trail! I remember playing this game so much that, now that I think about it, what was the educational value? I suspect the computer teacher was pawning us off. Cleva gurl! Geez, I sure do miss elementary school.

I always chose to be the banker. I don't know why. But, I do remember when I first made it to Oregon. Glorious day! Much like the one time I beat my BNC at NWO Revenge using Chris Jericho where I stood atop my opponent and the referee slowly, I mean seriously, slooooowly counted to 3 and I won. People still talk about it to this day, mainly me. My retirement was swift and immediate after the win while talk of a rematch has continued since but no, I've moved on.

Which leads me to UFC this Saturday night where, once again, with Chapa in tow, we'll be at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Dance Your Cares Away

I had a great weekend up in North East Texas. We went to the T-Bone Walker Blues Festival where we melted under the Texas sun. My SS was running the beer garden, a tiny area blocked off from the rest of the festival. Apparently, the county is a dry one and alcohol sales are incredibly stringent. I don't drink so I really don't care. I was all about getting into the hospitality suite, eating yummy food that was bad for me, such as the funnel cake even if I only ate 1/4 of it, and just meltinggggg. It was HOT but we had a good time. Great music and even better company.

Zac Harmon

Hot but gorgeous views

Moo cow!

And, I got to take my 6-year baby to her karate class and cry.

We managed to take the kids to see Toy Story 3 and while The Boy or, as I refer to him, Baby Juggernaut who wears an extra wide shoe, took a nap, The Girl sat silently throughout the movie nudging me whenever she wanted popcorn or a drink from her cup. She has arrived. Back to Toy Story 3, I urge you to watch it. That is all.

And, speaking of things I love, Amazon has the complete series of Fraggle Rock as the Deal of the Day for only $37.49. B and I adored this show as kids and I'm sure if I call him to tell him about it, he will remember it with a smile and exclaim, "Oh yea, great show!" Shockingly, the BNC was never a fan. He also isn't a fan of The Goonies and let me tell you, it was almost grounds for a divorce. WTF at not liking The Goonies?!

Down at Fraggle Rock!

Going Fishing

So to speak. I'll be going upstate Texas, near Texarkana, to visit the God children, my Soul Sister, and apparently many of my in-laws (brothers, uncles, cousins) will also be there. There's supposed to be a blues festival but honestly, I'm all about getting some sleep and watching Toy Story 3 either with or without the kids. I love music but festival just screams outdoors to me and I just don't want to pass out from exhaustion and heat. Seriously, I am so burnt out that even though I have been going to bed at 9p, I wake up tired and dragging some serious ass. I've become forgetful and that doesn't really happen to me. Do I forget what I was supposed to look up online, or buy at Target? You betcha cause my short term memory sucks balls but it's the little things such as, who sings Jessie's Girl. I know it's Rick Springfield but well, it can take me a while, a LONG while to remember old Human Touch Rick Springfield sings one of the 80's anthems.

I'll play along with this charade,
That doesn't seem to be a reason to change.

You know I feel so dirty when they start talking cute,

I want to tell her that I love her but the point is probably moot.

I've worked many, many Saturdays this year, taken half hour lunches, snuck in early so yea, I'm tired, sleepy and ready to just get away from this place. I'll return Tuesday evening and back into work Wednesday. So, it's a mini-vacation but it's something.

I could go for some fishing though. I haven't in quite some time though it just seems that I feed the fish. Sigh.

In The Mood

I could really go for some tacos. Tacos and I have a very special and loving relationship; they continue to exist and I eat them. I tend to make my own though because some of the food establishments lightly fry the tortilla and I'm not really down with that. It would defeat the purpose of taking Lipitor which is pricey even with insurance such as $1 a pill. Yea.

So, maybe I'll head out to the carniceria, or meat market, (kar-knee-say-ree-uh spanish lesson) and buy some meat and make me some tacos on Sunday.

Daily 80s Reference: I love A Fish Called Wanda. It's hilarious and incredibly quotable. However, aside from the doggie deaths, Otto's, "Don't call me stupid" and "Asshole!" lines, Jamie Lee Curtis's amazing bod and cleavage, my favorite line and scene is when Wanda apologizes to Ken for Otto's behavior telling him, "Sorry about my brother. Dad used to beat him." and Ken replies with a quiet yet incredibly happy, "Good" makes me laugh each and every time. The satisfaction on his face does it for me.

Also, I tend to use Archie Leach as my name when commenting on topics in some communities.

Up & Down

Geez, from a great high to a new low. My doctor's office called me yesterday. I should have known that since they rarely call me, except to remind me of an upcoming appointment, that it wasn't going to be a good call. (Why do I forget to panic then rather than later with these odd phone calls? Same thing happened when I got a call in the middle of the night that my Grandpa had died. It never crossed my mind that no one calls at that hour with good news.) The doctor's office was calling with the results of my blood work. Turns out my potassium levels are a little high whereas they have never been high, never even made a little blip on the numerous tests I have had done these 2 years I've been a diabetic. High potassium just screams kidneys to me. Well, it should to anyone who is on team diabetes. I wish I could tell you that I didn't panic and didn't let a tear or two roll down my face (at work!) and that I completely Cool Hand Luked it. However, they did say that maybe something cause the elevation and would like a retest but, since my next appointment isn't until September, that perhaps I could retest the few weeks before. In my shock and panic, I said ok. However, after I started thinking about it, I called them back and asked if I could retake it now. The wait would kill me.

So, what could have cause the spike? I researched and it could be my meds, like my birth control, but, I've been on birth control for so long why would it finally cause that? Maybe my diet? I was fasting since I had but also I was fasting from meat and pasta since it was still Lent and I had blood drawn on Good Friday. Honestly, I don't know. I just know that the idea I had after Easter will come into effect next Lent. That idea is not participating in the Lent sacrifice. It's hard enough being a diabetic during the off season but to also abstain from a food thing (which doesn't have to be food related) is torturous. Instead I will go the charity route and fulfill my Lent sacrifice that way. Regardless, I'm fine with this decision. Saturday, I get to give blood again, my favorite!

On a happier note, a waffle with Nutella, yo! I put on a little more Nutella than usual but it wouldn't leave the spoon, ok?

I'm suddenly in the mood to watch Clash of the Titans, 80s version as well as Say Anything with a young John Cusack. After watching Hot Tub Time Machine, I never realized just how tall he is.

"I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen."

Dislikes

I have always said, the list of things I don't like is WAY longer than the stuff I actually do like. It's pretty sad and I'm a little ashamed that I have that many taste aversions. I should bring it up to my therapist even if I know the answer to it.

For instance, liver and onions. My mom made us eat that touting it as a healthy food, etc. I'm sure it's healthy but ugh. The BNC and my mom are the only 2 people I know who eat it willingly. However, if you didn't it what mom made, you didn't eat at all. She was the type to say she was not a short order cook. We knew this and thus made requests while out grocery shopping. Needless to say, I chose spaghetti a lot. Damnit, I still do.

And for my 80s reference of the day, with no DeLorean sightings lately, is it bad to want to make armour for my cat so he can be Battle Cat, from He-Man, for Halloween?