July's post - L thru U

Lady Luck – Yes, these people are DEFINITELY lucky!!

Music – I listen to this station any chance I get:

News – I love CNN.

Oscar Watch – I haven’t seen a movie in the last month. However, I hope to the latest Harry Potter before I leave for Egypt. Everyone I’ve talked with said they like it but they wanted more. Since I haven’t read the books, I’ll probably enjoy the movie more than them because I’ll have nothing to compare it to.

Pictures – Here’s a link to some of the pictures that my sister took in California this April. I also took some pictures, but I left my camera in an airport or on a plane at the end of the trip. GRRR!!!!!

Quote of the month - “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

Restaurant Review - For my birthday tonight, I had China Star down the street from me. The cashier was helpful, as he knew what I was going to have before I ordered (“The usual?” he asked. “Yes”, I said, deflated from how predictable I had become”). My General Tsao’s chicken with white rice, an egg roll and a crab Rangoon was done in the normal amount of time. I took my bag, walked the 5 minutes home and started on my meal. First thing, I discarded the crab Rangoon. Most people would say that is blasphemous, but I do not like crab rangoons. I’m sure they were good. The egg roll, however, I ate with gusto. Very crusty, not too much filling, but just enough crunchiness and filling to be delicious when combined with the General’s chicken sauce and rice. The chicken was spicy, just the way I like it. The chicken was a little tough, and it probably could’ve been spicier, as my sinuses didn’t get cleared out. But still, it was very good!

Sports – I am in volleyball through our recreational league at work. It’s been a good workout, but Wednesdays sometimes get crazy! 6 games in one night! We play on the hardcourts with 6 people and in the sand with 4 people. Tomorrow is one of those crazy nights! I usually bring a new shirt to change into between games because I sweat. A lot. But it’s fun!

Television – Torchwood! The Children of Earth is showing on BBC America this week. One of my friends knows someone who downloaded the UK version, so I’m going to walk the first 3 episodes tonight! I can’t wait. Other shows I’m watching: The Closer, Amazing Grace, and I might watch some Big Brother (if there is ABSOLUTELY nothing else on). On a side note: My cable company did something to my lower channels, and now 3-22 do not come in very well. I’m going to have to complain. I hate to complain. It makes me nervous and anxious.

US National Parks – I’ve been here and LOVED it!!