Saturday, October 20, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
"The Office"--Why We Love It
1. It's freaking hilarious
2. Michael Scott, or Michael Scarn for those who follow the show, is so off-the-wall, so random, so incredibly bad as a boss, yet lovable in weird and unknown ways
3. The pranks that Jim and Pam play on Dwight are classic. These aren't just your run-of-the-mill office gags. They are downright the most creative I've seen--and I've worked in an office. Believe me, I've tried to think of office pranks.
4. The chemistry between the main characters, especially Jim and Dwight, make for amazing TV entertainment.
5. The writing. It's fantastic. Humor, empathy, randomness, and the always good "Did he really just say that?" look Wes and I give to each other.
6. The supporting cast--Oscar, Angela, our most beloved Kevin, Phyllis, Stanley, Andy, Tolby, & Kelly. Too good.
7. And finally, Wes and I get to enjoy it together, laughing, shaking our heads at Michael, wishing we had someone in our own workplace like Dwight who we could torment...all in good fun of course.
2. Michael Scott, or Michael Scarn for those who follow the show, is so off-the-wall, so random, so incredibly bad as a boss, yet lovable in weird and unknown ways
3. The pranks that Jim and Pam play on Dwight are classic. These aren't just your run-of-the-mill office gags. They are downright the most creative I've seen--and I've worked in an office. Believe me, I've tried to think of office pranks.
4. The chemistry between the main characters, especially Jim and Dwight, make for amazing TV entertainment.
5. The writing. It's fantastic. Humor, empathy, randomness, and the always good "Did he really just say that?" look Wes and I give to each other.
6. The supporting cast--Oscar, Angela, our most beloved Kevin, Phyllis, Stanley, Andy, Tolby, & Kelly. Too good.
7. And finally, Wes and I get to enjoy it together, laughing, shaking our heads at Michael, wishing we had someone in our own workplace like Dwight who we could torment...all in good fun of course.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Reduce, Reuse, Take Showers With your Souse
Supposedly, it's "blog action day" which means that bloggers across the world are to unite and speak out on one specific topic. In this year's case, it's the environment.
What do I do to help? Well, my minister is doing a series called "God is Green," but I'm always helping with children's church, so I have yet to hear any of his messages on the matter. Recycle--that's probably a part of them.
In order to conserve water, I often take showers with my husband. That's helping. I don't litter. Prize # 2. And, I enjoy the creativity of this beautiful earth. I don't take it for granted. I breathe in all that I can. I respect it, I care for it, I live it. It's solace for me. The mere presence of its colours illuminates my heart and awakens the adventuresome journeyman in me.
What do I do to help? Well, my minister is doing a series called "God is Green," but I'm always helping with children's church, so I have yet to hear any of his messages on the matter. Recycle--that's probably a part of them.
In order to conserve water, I often take showers with my husband. That's helping. I don't litter. Prize # 2. And, I enjoy the creativity of this beautiful earth. I don't take it for granted. I breathe in all that I can. I respect it, I care for it, I live it. It's solace for me. The mere presence of its colours illuminates my heart and awakens the adventuresome journeyman in me.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
How Many Movies Have You Seen?
On a Season 3 episode of "The Office," Dwight and Andy are sparring back and forth with words. Andy says something about films and knowing "a lot about them," and Dwight says he's seen 284 of them. I thought, "284? That's it! I think I saw more than 284 films by the time I was ten."
So, I thought I would calculate the number of movies I've watched. This will be a very long feat. I have seen many, many, many movies. Lots of them. Film is a pasion of mine. I spent a long time studying them, figuring out what worked in a movie and what didn't, so that when I went to film school, I would have literally gone to "class" before I even entered my freshman year of college. I did go to school for film, but I didn't pursue it. I sometimes regret that, but that's the past.
I'm only on the "As" so far...I'll let you know when I reach 284.
How many movies have you seen?
So, I thought I would calculate the number of movies I've watched. This will be a very long feat. I have seen many, many, many movies. Lots of them. Film is a pasion of mine. I spent a long time studying them, figuring out what worked in a movie and what didn't, so that when I went to film school, I would have literally gone to "class" before I even entered my freshman year of college. I did go to school for film, but I didn't pursue it. I sometimes regret that, but that's the past.
I'm only on the "As" so far...I'll let you know when I reach 284.
How many movies have you seen?
What I've noticed
I (Amanda) don't blog as much as others. I asked myself why this may be and concluded the following:
I spend, on average, 40 hrs spread amongst 5 days in front of the computer. Now, to some, this is child's play, much like a little girl spending hours upon hours every day playing with her Barbies, or a little guy spending much of his days blowing stuff up. But these are not hours searching the web, or just going from one page to the next. This is constant switching to and from multiple software programs, continually researching, non-stop spreadsheets, etc etc. This is the nature of my job. This is why my blogging is more sporatic than others...or so I have concluded.
I'm not saying that there aren't many others who spend just as much time in front of the computer as I do, if not more, nor am I saying that there aren't bloggers out there who spend more time on their computer than I do and manage to post more often. I'm just saying that, for me, my job is why I don't post as often as I'd like. My work requires many windows to be open at once, and I just get tired of typing and looking at the screens, researching, navigating. I want to post more. Wes wants to post more. We just find ourselves in this constant state of technology. It's really nice to get a break from it.
I spend, on average, 40 hrs spread amongst 5 days in front of the computer. Now, to some, this is child's play, much like a little girl spending hours upon hours every day playing with her Barbies, or a little guy spending much of his days blowing stuff up. But these are not hours searching the web, or just going from one page to the next. This is constant switching to and from multiple software programs, continually researching, non-stop spreadsheets, etc etc. This is the nature of my job. This is why my blogging is more sporatic than others...or so I have concluded.
I'm not saying that there aren't many others who spend just as much time in front of the computer as I do, if not more, nor am I saying that there aren't bloggers out there who spend more time on their computer than I do and manage to post more often. I'm just saying that, for me, my job is why I don't post as often as I'd like. My work requires many windows to be open at once, and I just get tired of typing and looking at the screens, researching, navigating. I want to post more. Wes wants to post more. We just find ourselves in this constant state of technology. It's really nice to get a break from it.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Cellphonicopia
As Wes and I were both heading towards Colorado and back to St. Louis earlier this month, we noticed one thing that annoyed us quite a bit--people's obssession with their cell phones.
I like mobiles. I think they're great to have while traveling, and I'm not ignoring the fact that they're replacing the POTS lines that have existed for close to one hundred years now. But it seems that people are addicted to this cellular device. They need it attached to their ears all the time, even when they have been instructed not to use it.
While on the plane traveling to Oklahoma, this one particular man began his cell transaction before we even entered the plane, completely ignoring the fact that it was completely rude to be talking while attempting to board. The man at the counter was trying to ensure all was well with his ticket and carry-on, and this passenger just kept on talking. Then, as we realized he sat right across from us on the plane, he continued to talk to some other dude until he hung up with him and proceeded to call yet another "friend." Wes and I both thought, "What the...do you really need to discuss these things right now? Can you not be without your cell for an hour?"
On the way home to St. Louis at the end of our trip, another man used his cell until the flight attendant had to tell him to shut it off. And her comment during this time was, "Oh, don't worry. I've had to ask several people to turn off their phones."
Really? You really had to ask people to seperate themselves from their cells? Are they really that attached that they can't not talk for even a couple of hours?
So, yeah...we were annoyed and we don't understand this obssession with adults and their mobiles. We understand that pre-teens and teenagers have a ridiculous obsession with cells (much of it supported by their parents we might add), but adults? Come on... Maybe that drug commercial during the 90s where the father comes into the son's bedroom and asks where he learns how to do pot, and the son replies, "You dad. I learned it by watching you," is so right on. Perhaps these young kids learn how to become addicted to their cells by watching their parents and other adults addicted to their phones, as well. Either way, society needs to learn to let go of mobiles a little. Besides, I'm sure techology will birth an even cooler, hipper tool to use in the future. Perhaps ears with chips that can carry voice transmission will be invented...avoid the whole need for any device.
That's frightening. I'll take the cell over that.
I like mobiles. I think they're great to have while traveling, and I'm not ignoring the fact that they're replacing the POTS lines that have existed for close to one hundred years now. But it seems that people are addicted to this cellular device. They need it attached to their ears all the time, even when they have been instructed not to use it.
While on the plane traveling to Oklahoma, this one particular man began his cell transaction before we even entered the plane, completely ignoring the fact that it was completely rude to be talking while attempting to board. The man at the counter was trying to ensure all was well with his ticket and carry-on, and this passenger just kept on talking. Then, as we realized he sat right across from us on the plane, he continued to talk to some other dude until he hung up with him and proceeded to call yet another "friend." Wes and I both thought, "What the...do you really need to discuss these things right now? Can you not be without your cell for an hour?"
On the way home to St. Louis at the end of our trip, another man used his cell until the flight attendant had to tell him to shut it off. And her comment during this time was, "Oh, don't worry. I've had to ask several people to turn off their phones."
Really? You really had to ask people to seperate themselves from their cells? Are they really that attached that they can't not talk for even a couple of hours?
So, yeah...we were annoyed and we don't understand this obssession with adults and their mobiles. We understand that pre-teens and teenagers have a ridiculous obsession with cells (much of it supported by their parents we might add), but adults? Come on... Maybe that drug commercial during the 90s where the father comes into the son's bedroom and asks where he learns how to do pot, and the son replies, "You dad. I learned it by watching you," is so right on. Perhaps these young kids learn how to become addicted to their cells by watching their parents and other adults addicted to their phones, as well. Either way, society needs to learn to let go of mobiles a little. Besides, I'm sure techology will birth an even cooler, hipper tool to use in the future. Perhaps ears with chips that can carry voice transmission will be invented...avoid the whole need for any device.
That's frightening. I'll take the cell over that.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
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