Monday, March 30, 2009

Salsa...without the chips

Remember my New Year's Resolution
I'm still working on it (maybe not as much as I should...but working on it nonetheless). 
I try to go to the gym at least three times a week.
Emphasis on try.
Monday is my favorite day to go to the gym.
Why?
Because of Zumba.
Zumba is really tons of fun.
It's lots of Latin dance moves.
Yes, I am aware that I am the whitest white girl...but it is still a really good workout.
But wait, there's more!
You can Zumba too...for FREE!
That's right, free.
For the month of April, you can join me at my gym for a Zumba class and get in free.
Seriously.
Free.
You can just walk right in.
I'll show my membership card. You smile and look pretty.
Then we Zumba.
You know you want to.
I know you want to.
You know I know you want to.
So just do it.
Next Monday. 5:30. Fitness Forum (Dobson and Chandler Blvd).
You won't regret it.
(Men are welcome too...just not my husband. He makes fun of my whiteness.)

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Wanna Lose Your Appetite?

Then go here.
(Tell the truth...which one of those would you honestly consider eating?)

Sexy (?) People

Wanna feel better about yourself? Go here.
(You know you have a picture of yourself that should be submitted!)

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Life In Plastic


I recently met a man who wanted to eliminate Barbie. 

My first thought was "Seriously?!"

We talked about it for a while and I can kinda see his point.

But I'll probably still buy them for my little girls.


Friday, March 20, 2009

tweet


Since I've had the last two weeks off (woohoo for spring break!), I've been able to watch a lot more TV than usual (TV is an absolute waste of time, but you never called me for a lunch date so it is your fault!).

Anyway, all this media has been bombarding me with Twitter...every time I tune in to any show all they talk about it Twitter.

So I signed up. I'm all about following trends and jumping on bandwagons.
Anyone else on Twitter?

 I feel sad that I have no followers.
Sign up and follow me.
I'll try to say interesting things!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Movie Reviews

Because I know you sit at home thinking, "Man, those Grier's are so awesome...I wonder what they do on a typical date night" I will tell you. 
Friday nights are sacred in this house...meaning, they are reserved for just the husband and I. Rarely will we make plans with family or friends on Friday nights. Instead, the husband and I spend time together. 
Our favorite date night activity consists of dinner and a Red Box movie. Unimaginative, you say? Maybe. But I love it. We always pull out the couch bed, snuggle under the blankets, and watch whatever flick we rented for the evening.
Wanna know what we've been watching lately? Of course you do. So, without further ado, I present Lisa's One-Word Movie Reviews:

holycrapIhaveneverseenafunniermovie!

aight

sostinkingcute!
itwasreallygooduntiltheveryendsinceIdon'tlikealienmovies.

reallylongbutreallygoodsototallyworthsittingthrough

itwasreallyveryfunnyandcutebutabitoverthetopbutsinceIhadreadthebookIkindofexpectedittobe

Obviously, I didn't see this last movie with the husband. If you know him at all you know he isn't a chick-flick-watching kind of guy (but one day I will get him to watch the Notebook with me. I don't know how, I don't know when, but someday!)

So there you have it folks, my one-word movie reviews. Have you seen any of these movies? Let me know if you agree with my reviews (and if you don't agree, don't bother commenting, because I'll just delete you...this is my blog and everyone should agree with me!).

Happy St. Patty's Day!

To celebrate, I wore a green shirt while baking green cookies. Then I pinched the husband because he wasn't wearing green (even though he claims his pants are green...but they aren't, so the pinch stands!)

Monday, March 16, 2009

Ostrich Festival

On Saturday, the husband and I headed over to the Chandler Ostrich Festival with my little sister Jessica.
If you've never been to the Ostrich Festival, let me share some of the highlights with you:
(attractive, I know...but this is what you look like when watching a demo. derby)
Demolition Derby: definitely not as great as the one I saw here, but a thrill nonetheless.

Jousting: The blue guy is the good guy, green guy is the bad guy...jousted once, ended up in a sword fight, green guy wins. I have to wonder what kind of lesson we are teaching the children if the bad guy is the one who wins all the time?
And finally, the event du jour...the Ostrich Races! Did you know that people actually get on the back of the ostrich and ride them around the track!? I thought they were joking, but sure enough the three Ostrich Jockeys hopped on and off they were.
The race was tragically cut short when one of the jockeys fell off her ostrich, and ended up with the ostrich landing on her head. For those of you who do not know, ostriches weigh around 400 pounds, so this 110 pound girl was not in a good position. She was apparently knocked unconscious, but when she was taken away by the EMTs she was able to move her arms and wiggle her toes so hopefully she will be okay!
(didn't actually go to the petting zoo...I just wanted to see if the husband was filling to stick his face in the hole...he was)
We also saw a "Thill Show" which was actually pretty cool...cool enough to keep my attention on the show rather than pictures, I guess, cause I don't have any! But the Fearless Flores were pretty cool. This guy and girl hopped on their motorcycles and entered the "Globe of Death" where they ride their bikes around and around and around, trying not to die.

Overall, the Ostrich Festival was a fun way to spend a Saturday!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The Husband Tag

Meet the husband.


1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Sports...or Star Trek (but only the old Star Trek, because apparently the new Star Trek is "stupid")
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Ranch...he even asks for it at Olive Garden, even though they always say they don't have any ranch.
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Cooked carrots. Regular carrots are fine...just not the cooked ones.
4. You go out to eat and have a drink. His drink would be? It would have been Mt. Dew or Dr. Pepper, but now its water or lemonade because he's trying to get off the sauce.
5. Where did he go to high school? Corona del Sol
6. What size shoe does he wear? 9 1/2ish...maybe 10 
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Star Wars Memorabilia (man, I must really love this guy...)
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Roast Beef with pickles
9. What would he eat every day if he could? Jimmy and Joe's pizza
10. What is his favorite cereal? The husband doesn't like cereal...he thinks, and I quote, "It's a stupid breakfast!"
11. What would he never wear? Chick pants...or a "train conductor" hat (he thinks they are dumb)
12. What is his favorite sports team? The 49ers
13. Who did he vote for? John McCain
14. Who is his best friend? David Vilt (also known as "the other wife")
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? He really hates when I correct his grammar (but you'd think by now he would know that "these ones" and "those ones" are totally WRONG!)
16. What is his Heritage? Scottish
17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? Cheesecake...cause he doesn't like regular cake
18. Did he play sports in high school? He was on the football team and did track/pole vaulting
19. What could he spend hours doing? Working on the computer...oh wait, he really does do that!
20. What is one thing you appreciate about him? He is extremely patient with me...like, I will be acting like a girl (read: completely irrational) and he will stay calm and just love me any way!

So that, in a nutshell, is the husband. 
I think he's pretty great.

Monday, March 9, 2009

love/hate

*the computer.
*i love it for doing the things i need it to {such as blogging and other important things} 
*i hate it for doing things that i don't want it to {such as monopolizing the limited time I have with the husband} 
*{sigh} necessary evil.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Why I Love My Job

Because we strive for professional dress
(but sometimes, dressing up is mandatory!)

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

If my life were a musical...

Disclaimer: I am SO not a music person, so I had to use the husband's iPod...so I don't actually know most of these songs.

1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!


IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Waiting on you
-Weezer


WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Crawling in the Dark
-Hoobastank

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Up Hill Both Ways
-Yellowcard

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Skinny Sweat Man
-Red Hot Chili Peppers
(Wow...so glad this song didn't come up for the previous question!)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Change Your Mind
-The Killers

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Rockstar
-Nickelback
(how perfect is that!? I totally am a Rockstar!)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
-Frankie Lymon

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
When I'm Sixty-Four
-The Beatles
(yeah, I try NOT to think about being old)

WHAT IS 2 + 2?
Good Vibrations
-The Beach Boys

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
I Think I Smell A Rat
-The White Stripes

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
-The Animals

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
She's a Woman
-The Beatles
(Man, I totally hope this is the story of my life...how awkward if it's not?)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Shadow Puppets
-Orson Scott Card
(This is a chapter from a book apparently...I feel that being a shadow pupper would actually be quite lonely)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Slob
-Weezer
(HAHA...oh, how I love the husband)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Left
-Nickelback
(Well, I am left handed...or is this a reference to when I left home?...)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Describing Travels in Mandarin
-Chinese Pod
(Hm...the husband is taking Chinese and apparently has language lessons on his Pod...but how awkward would if be if we played this at our wedding!)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Creeping Death
-Metallic
(I SO did not cheat...this is seriously the next song that came up...I swear!)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World
-U2

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
I Want To Conquer The World
-Bad Religion
(Seriously, these titles are totally making sense...like, I don't really want to conquer the world but I totally could!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
So Says I
-The Shins

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Death Of A Martian
-Red Hot Chili Peppers
(What kind of music is the husband listening to?)

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Sweet Talk
-The Killers
(better than a slow and painful death!)

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Don't Panic
-Coldplay

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Worms of the Earth
-Finch

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Wake Up Exhausted
-Alkaline Trio

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Diary of Jane
-Breaking Benjamin

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Mr. Bojangles
-Bob Dylan

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Mermaids
-Flight of the Conchords
(those mermaids have always rubbed me the wrong way!)

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
The Final Countdown
-Europe

So what did I learn from this post?
1. The husband has a rather ecclectic taste is music
2. Some bands apparently have some unresolved issues that come through their music
3. Life imitates art...I mean, how perfect were some of those titles!
4. It is really easy to waste time blogging when I should be grading papers.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Who cares if it is forever long? What else are you going to do?

The husband and I just got back from Los Angeles. We drove over Thursday morning and drove home last night (and maybe we got home at 3 am...and maybe we slept until noon!).

Now, before you start thinking "Man, the Grier's are so much cooler than I could ever hope to be," our trip to L.A. was not a leisurely vacation...it was business.
This weekend we attended a Law Forum, which is this: over 100 different law schools show up, set up their little tables and put out all sorts of attractive looking flyers, and wait for hopeful pre-law students to show up and chit-chat about GPA's, LSAT scores, and all sorts of other law school things.

The Forum wasn't until Saturday, so you are probably wondering "Why did the Grier's need to go to L.A. on Thursday if the Forum isn't until Saturday?" That's a good question and I will give you a good answer: because we wanted to. 

Thursday and Friday were busy days, full of pre-Forum prep.

Thursday night we met the husband's law school guru. That's right, a guru. This lady personally knows every single dean of admission from every single law school. This lady knows the application requirements for each school and when the deadlines are. This lady knows what numbers get accepted to each school and what numbers get laughed at by each school. Like I said, a guru.

We went with the guru and another law school hopeful (who was an Egyptian! How cool is that!) toBuca di Beppo. The husband and I love Buca, but it has been so long since we have been there...mainly because we ate their quite a bit while we dated so once we got married we were kinda burned out on the Buca. But it was still as delish as I remember.

Friday we ate Ethiopian food. I know, Ethiopian food doesn't sound awesome...that's because it isn't. What's that, you've never had Ethiopian food? Let me try to describe it for you: take a sourdough crepe (and by sour, I mean past the point of being rancid), plop some goop that looks like baby food on it, take a big bite, try not to gag. Yeah, not a fan of Ethiopian food.

After the Ethiopian food, we headed to Venice Beach. Who's we? Well, "we" has now become a fabulously random group of law school hopefuls. There is, of course, the husband and I, Dominic (who is half Jamaican, half Japanese), Jose (who thinks Salt Lake is a podunk town), JeanPaul(who is part French, part something else that is really cool but I can't remember...and wants so badly to go to Notre Dame), and Bobby (who is Jamaican/British/the most proper person EVER...like, so proper that he stands up when a girl leaves the table!)
So the group heads to Venice Beach where we have 1 hour to check out the beach and the strip of shops selling crazy stuff. First up...the beach. Bobby informs everyone that this is his first time seeing the Pacific Ocean (what!?) so we roll up our pants, take off our shoes, and put our toesies in the ocean (brrr!). Bobby then challenges Jose to a race down the beach. Who would you put your money on? The Jamaican or the soccer player (did I tell you that Jose played soccer through college? Well, he did). Most of us picked Jose to win, mainly because Bobby's English accent makes him seem much too proper. Alas, Bobby smoked Jose!

Speaking of things being smoked...after spending some time on the beach we took a walk by all the kooky stores. Lots of Bob Marley paraphernalia (which Bobby thought was funny), lots of sage being sold (apparently, people smoke sage leaves), lots of random street performers performing on the streets (like the girl who was dancing with a glass ball...'nuf said).

We ended Friday night at a yummy Thai restaurant (much better than the Ethiopian!) and chatted with the guru about what the Forum would be like. We asked her questions, she answered them, very productive meal.

Finally, Saturday...the day we had been waiting for. The Forum was at the Marriot, just down the street from our hotel. Oh, did I forget to tell you about our hotel? Silly me. Our hotel was pretty sweet, if you consider a 4 star hotel to be pretty sweet (which I totally do...and if you don't, you seem like kind of a snob). The husband has become the next Priceline negotiator and scored us this sweet hotel for just 60 bucks a night! You might think, $60...seems kind of pricey...but to prove how awesome our deal was, we called a Super 8 motel to inquire about prices and they were charging $69.50 plus tax per night. So you tell me, would you prefer a 4 star hotel or a Super 8? That's what I thought.

Anyway, back to Saturday. We head to the Marriot and register. The husband gets a name badge-y thing and a little bag to collect all his law school goodies in and I snag a guest badge (cause I'm just the arm candy helping the husband look good). We meet the guru, go over the floor plan, and get our game on. The guru leads us to all the schools we decided we wanted to meet, smiles and hugs and chit-chats with the dean of admission, then introduces the husband. The husband is charming and polite, firmly shakes the hand of all those we meet, and after spending hours talking and walking and smiling and shaking we are pooped. Who knew law school was so much work!

We leave the Marriot around 7:30 at night. We are happy with how our day went, but unhappy with the prospect of driving home in the middle of the night. The husband and I trade spots countless times to avoid falling asleep whilst driving, we seriously consider parking our car in front of Lindsey's house so we don't have to drive another hour to our little abode, we are excited when the 10 turns into the 60 and even more excited when we merge onto the 101 South...we are close to home! We crawl into our beds around 3 am. Our phone batteries are dead, but with the chargers all the way in the car we don't care. We fall asleep and are out in seconds. Fast forward to 9 hours later when we wake up, still feeling the effects of last nights exhaustion.

Overall, the weekend was wonderful. I neglected the huge stack of papers that needed to be graded, didn't check my email once, and forgot about the laundry that needed to be done. Spending time with the husband was my only priority this weekend. But now that I am home, the papers really do have to be graded, I really should check my email, and if I don't do laundry I will be looking like a bum all week long.