There Will Be Spandex and Tattoos
Had another funeral today. (Is it me, or is it kinda dangerous to know me the last few months?)Â A big hug to my mom, who lost her best friend of 20+ years after a long, courageous fight with cancer. They were quite the dynamic duo, and this family has really been in my prayers this week.
On a happier note, I’m so excited for Saturday Night Live this weekend. They say it’s their most anticipated season in their three decade history due to all the political impersonations. I think it will be worth tuning in for. Plus you can see Michael Phelps! (In case you didn’t totally OD on him this summer.)
As of yesterday, Lorne Michaels did not know who was going to play Sarah Palin, but he said it couldn’t be ruled out that Tina Fey might stop by. Oh, little piece of heaven! That would be awesome. She’d be perfect. Palin has a very distinct speaking/communicating style. Did you see any of her interview with Charles Gibson? Very interesting to a communications teacher like me…vewy interesting…
Thanks to all who have helped me pick out a character name. Again. I don’t know why I have such a hard time with names. They just have to be perfect, you know? They just have to fit. You guys gave some GREAT suggestions. Today I finally did the smart thing and bought a baby name book. There are some crazy names in there. And you can even pick names by what “category” they tend to fall in. Like there is a category for “dorks” in this book. I’m not even kidding. (Sorry to all you Gladys’s out there. And Imogene–you’re on the short list too.)
And this book will hook you up if you want a name from the Muppets. Or if you are thinking, “Gosh, I sure would like a truck driver name for my baby.” And who hasn’t had that thought at least once in their life only to find there was no help? Well, search no more. There are “Names That Command Respect” and also “Names for Grocery Clerks.” Also a section of “Names that Double as Pets’ Names.” That would really come in handy for those people who aren’t sure if they’re having a baby or a Schnauzer.
After I walk my little heart out for Juevenile Diabetes Saturday morning, I’m jumping in the car (after a shower, of course) and heading for Little Rock, AR to see THIS. Don’t be jealous. My two friends, Thelma and Louise, are going with me. I bought us some fake tattoos since I didn’t really have time to get any real ones today. But it was totally on my to-do list. Right under drink heavily. Instead of getting a tat, I went to Target instead. I hope I don’t regret that substitution. You can be sure that I will have pics for you. Unless I run off with a big, strong sweaty wrestler. Like THIS guy. So if I don’t blog Monday…you’ll know I’ve found my true love. Or at least someone who looks good in a spandex unitard.
Tyler Perry’s movie The Family That Prey’s opens this weekend, so if you don’t have a professional wrestling match to watch, go see this! As mentioned, even if it’s eau de poop, I’m buying a ticket. I am big on supporting this guy. He is taking a stand in Hollywood and makes it clear he’s a believer. You can see a GMA interview with him HERE.
Thank you Super Agent Chip MacGregor for passing on this fabulous YouTube clip. Whether you like Obama or not, you have to admit there is something very unique and different about him. We just didn’t know HOW unique he was…
And we all know I spend too much time in Facebook.But I always love seeing everyone’s status updates. Especially blog friend Shauna, whose snappy irreverence cracks me up on a regular basis. Today she posted this video. As she advises, watch a few seconds, then skip to about minute marker 1.50. Watch the guy in the center.
I’m not sure all the M&Ms I ingested this week were THAT good. I mean, that video…there are no words for how divinely awful that is. And the pointy jazz fingers of the guy…priceless. It’s impossible to watch that and NOT think God is so good. Priceless.  (Except for the fact that I had to stick my ipod in my ears to get that song out of my head. I don’t want to hum it if I can’t do the dance moves too. And I simply don’t have time to get them down this weekend.)
Wow, I think I just blogged a whole book. I’m full of blogginess today.
Have a great weekend. Go body slam someone.
JEN
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firssssst! Yaaaaaay! I totally loved the dancing guy! He’s probably some sort of psycho, but that is O-K! About the wrestling… hmm. I don’t think you could really make me WANT to see that. Nope. You can’t.
WOW… that was amazing. They have a lot of guts.
Oh dear! That video really was er…priceless. Hahaha. I’m kind of speechless.
Kudos to you for doing the Juvenile Diabetes walk!
PS: Sorry to hear about your mom’s friend.
Sarah (You’ll find me under the Names that Command Respect section)
Sorry for your mom; friends that last more than a few years are priceless and irreplacable. (Is that a word? If not, it should be.)
On the lighter side, congrats for getting a name book! They’re so much fun to look through. Especially since I tend to like weird names and don’t find titles such as Gamaliel to be bad handles for future children. I bought my friend a book of baby names once (she wasn’t pregnant, just a writer) and we had the best time giggling over things like Errizz and some of the meanings. (“Mountain goat? Who wants to give their kid a name that means big-horned sheep?”)
Though I hope this doesn’t mean you’ll no longer need your commenter’s input for names.
Have fun walking for diabetics this weekend! And, um, rubbing on fake tattoos.
Blessings!
I got my copy of ‘The Big Picture’ today and I was beyond excited. It is rare I get mail that isn’t requesting money for student loan payments or other such non-funnities. Much like our friend in the video, I popped and locked and moonwalked all the way back to my front door
It is moving to the top of my book pile because The Shack is…not so fun. I feel dumb. I can’t get into it and I’m a few chapters in now. Maybe I just have to be in a certain mood for a book like The Shack? Anyway. I can’t wait to read some Katie Parker! Thank you!!
I didn’t get to comment about the VMA’s but I’ve decided Kristen Stewart is my new hair obsession. I used to flip through endless issues of teen vogue trying to figure out how Avril Lavigne did her hair. It always looks gorgeous. K.S. is my new hair icon. Her hair always looks so messy, shiny, and gorgeous. If my hair looks messy, it does not bode well for the other two things. Maybe someday.
Thanks for your wonderful you tube videos!!
oh my gosh.
i love that video.
i am crying i laughed so hard.
do you mind if i put it on my facebook? i am in love with it.
and you. C:
let us know how the wwe thingy goes.
ohh and if you’re still looking for a rocker girl name…
i definitely recommend using a boy’s name. I’m going to do that to my poor child.
So, how about A.J.? Or Hayden (yes, I know, some with think of Penettiere, but you don’t have to!)
OH my gosh…did they really just sing and dance (in the very loose sense of the word) like that? That was crazy! I ordered the 1st and 3rd Katie Parker books for my room at school. Should be here soon!
well um jen i was wodering if ur coming out with another book? i luv ur books and omg i have read alll three about 25 times ( i am NOT kidding)
so yeah i love kp and her humor is amazing and maxine- shes a character! although i can totaly dream about charkie – the way u described him made me go- yummy!
although tate’s awsome too, i was wodering if like kp will like accually see him often because of middleton and all, and chelsea? well jen u are so awsome for bring her back, shes like had a life tranplant, and shes cool, but because sam and maxine are now wedded, will maxine move out off kp’s room? im sure katie will be happy if she does… well i just wanted to say i luv ur books and pls write another!
~H
when i said charkie i meant charlie!
Sarah, actually your name was under “Most Likely to Become a Zombie.” I’m really sorry. But if you know your destiny ahead of time, think how much planning you can do! j/k!
Hannah, no more Katie Parker for a while. There is a new series out that starts life with a whole new character and location. But never say never. Katie will make her debut in Brio magazine soon.
Laura, I’m so glad you’re passing on Katie and Maxine to your Florida students! I’m bi-coastal!
Natalie, I couldn’t get into the Shack either, but I seem to be in the minority. I’m really glad other people like it.
And Kristen Stewart…is that the new Bella? I will have to check out her hair. What else has she been in?