Banking on Probability

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” That little phrase seems to have become my mantra over the last couple of months. And I’ve been try try trying again and again to become the multi-million dollar mogul/phenom that resides inside me. Um, yeah, so I can still pay for my gas, always a plus. I’ve sent so many emails to potential places that my email is riddled with spam (apparently they’re not doing that great, or they wouldn’t have to sell my address). I wanted a job, not to know how good I could do in the stocks (which we all know right now is a joke). I mean really, at this point, I’m banking on probability. I mean you CAN’T get rejected 100% of the time…can you? That seems a little absurd. Or that means I’m not that good. But that (sorry for not sounding humble) sounds absurd too. I just spent my weekend looking at the ugliest billboard known to man. (Las Vegas, Lance Burton, his large head smacked onto a red/purple background with large lime green type). I KNOW I can do better than that! So what gives? A shoddy economy? Fierce competition? Arghhhh….So, yeah, I’m try trying again. Though I think if you try try something again and again with the same result, they call that crazy…hmmm, something to think about.

Is it January 20th?

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a president-elect have to work so hard BEFORE he got inaugurated. I’m watching CNN this morning and Obama is on discussing how he will go about helping our economy recover. All this because some President before him (who will remain nameless) jacked up the country. Um, what’s he doing? Relaxing with his feet up in the oval office before he gets booted out? The thing I respect the most about Obama taking charge, the man has a plan. Thank the Lord! We could use some sense in the White House. January 20th people, January 20th.

Just because...

it makes me smile...

Please, no Brittany before breakfast.

I’ve been noticing the horrid trend of “legitimate” news shows that have turned into celebrity tell-alls around breakfast. We have a television at my job that stays tuned to CNN 24/7. And every morning like clock work, my meal is interrupted by what’s happening in celebrity news—Brittany got a haircut, oooooo. Don’t get me wrong. I like my dose of inane nonsense every once in a while (see blog below). And it can be comforting to watch TV and not have to use one brain cell. All good things. Mind you, I stay away from the news anyway since according to their dooms day reporting, the world will be ending at…watch at 10 (oh, the shameless plugs). Yeah, I figure my mom will let me know if there is a real crisis, seeing as she works for a newspaper. I digress. The problem with the celebrity news is 1) I really don’t care, 2) I don’t think anyone’s choice of hairstyle is that important to be covered by CNN and 3) I don’t think it qualifies as news. I know what I’m getting if I watch Access Hollywood. But CNN? Come on. What would I like to see on my morning news? How about something relevant or at best, interesting. Someone who uses their intelligence to better our society. A story about people who think about more than themselves...preposterous, I know.

Does my butt look big?

So I’ve found my new reality show obsession. CMT’s Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleaders. Ooooohh, the drama. These women don’t just have to be pretty and peppy, but they also have to have 11-15% body fat! Just in case you’re wondering, 20% for a woman is normal. They actually told the few who had a gasping 20 or 22% fat that they needed to do something about it. One of the judges told a hopeful that her curly hair and long nails reminded her of a “stripper” and “don’t let people make that assumption”. And the “topping” on the Cheerleader pyramid? When they kicked a girl off because her square behind didn’t look good in their shorts! Her response, “yes ma’am, thank you ma’am.” Seriously, I can’t look away, I’m so intrigued. And just in case you’ve missed any of these episodes, you can catch them online at CMT’s website. Enjoy!

Ummm...Keyes for President?

Okay, so I'm going over my sample ballot getting ready for tomorrow's election (go Obama!), and apparently the presidential race is not just between Obama and McCain, but also between Barr, McKinney, Keyes, and Nader... Hmmm, I am dumbfounded. Who are these people? Are their names there because two candidates didn't take up enough space on the ballot? Or do they really believe they might sweep the election? I do realize I stay away from the nightly news, but good lord, six candidates? And who knew we had a Peace and Freedom party? Not me.