As a huge football girl after the SuperBowl I always find myself bummed out. Well not this year! The Miami Hurricanes Basketball team is MORE than making up for my missing football this year. Having gone to Miami and always cheering and loving everything HURRICANES, this team has helped me to get over my "football is over" down time. Usually I don't start watching college basketball until March, but the Hurricanes have been ON FIRE this season and have made watching an absolute pleasure.
I even watched the entire game (the one that they lost to Wake Forest) on the computer because it wasn't on locally here in IL. I am getting so excited for this afternoon's game against Duke. Am I nervous, of course I am. Duke has quite a bit to prove after Miami destroyed them in Coral Gables earlier in the season. They need to win this game to even have a shot at a part of the regular season ACC title. I can assure you that at the beginning of the season NO ONE would have predicted that Duke's shot at the regular season title would come down to this. I believe in this Miami team. I believe in the drive that they have. They have struggled over the last 3 games and they are ready to come back strong. I believe that they can #BeatDuke tonight at Duke and win the ACC regular season title!
I have the kids getting all ready to watch with me. I am training them early, they get the whole football thing and they will actually spend Sundays watching on and off with me. Luckily there is a TV in the extra bedroom for Sprout and DisneyJr so that when they are bored of sports with me they can just go inside. More than once I have heard from them, "Mommy you scare me you too loud". What can I say I'm a girl that gets into my sports. I love watching my favorite teams! I get excited, I get loud, I yell at the TV and my little ones need to get used to it (which they are they tell Daddy, Mommy yelling at the football TV again)!!!
I have taught them how to throw up the []_[] and they will do it and say "It's all about 'da []_[]" It's very cute. They know some of the cheers, currently we are working on "It's Great to be a MIAMI HURRICANE." Even though I didn't graduate from Miami it's a huge part of who I am and where my life has gone. I met my amazing husband there. If it weren't for Miami I wouldn't have my amazing little pumpkins. Miami is in my blood and my heart and I just wanted to let them know that this former Hurricane Girl will be watching ANXIOUSLY tonight for them to wrap up the ACC tonight!!!
GO MIAMI GO!!!! #BeatDuke
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
History was made yesterday!
I know that it's a total stereotype that a SAHM sits around all day and does nothing but watch soap operas. We all know that isn't true, however I am not going to lie. I have always been an ABC daytime fan. I was devastated when the shows were canceled almost 2 years ago. If it wasn't for One Life to Live, I am not sure how those nighttime nursing sessions would have gone. I would DVR the show and watch it while I nursed my girls as night. Having the soaps as an "escape" daily really helped me with my postpartum and I honestly just enjoyed them.
Yesterday, after a 2 year long fan outcry and movement that I was involved in, there was good news. All My Children began production again in Stamford, CT. One Life to Live is scheduled to begin again on March 11. This is very good news for me. Even though the format has changed, and the delivery of the shows will be online I am thrilled.
I can't wait to see what is going on in the lives of my friends in Pine Valley and Llanview. It sounds silly but I moved from Jersey to Illinois and three weeks after we got to Illinois I found out I was pregnant. It's not easy to make friends in a new city and with a newborn it's even harder. Then I was almost instantly pregnant again (Irish Twins are like that). So now not only did I have one infant I had another on the way. I used my friends in Pine Valley and Llanview and it helped me to get through a very long pregnancy (it feels like I was pregnant for 2 years which I kinda was).
Not having a huge amount of friends or my family around me as a new mom, I had my soaps. I had 2 hours a day where I could escape and feel apart of something. It gave me something to talk about besides my kids. It kept me close to my family because they all watched the shows also. It was a link to a world that wasn't just about being a mom for me.
My girls are January babies so we were pretty much on lockdown for the first 3 months because of the weather and the fact that it's flu season. I only left the house to go to postpartum appointments and the kids checkups. These shows were such a godsend to me. I used that time to straighten up the house I used it to nurse my babies. I used it to just relax and get out of my head. I spent so much time worrying about everything that I could be doing wrong, but when I watched my shows all that went out of my head. I immersed myself in the lives of these people. They always had more drama than me, and it was fun to watch.
So I just wanted to take a minute and congratulate that cast and crews of both All My Children and One Life to Live and tell them that I can't wait to see them all back on my screen (even if it's only my computer screen) as soon as possible. I also wanted to congratulate those that worked tirelessly behind the scenes and fought to get these shows back in production! Long live Pine Valley and Llanview!
Yesterday, after a 2 year long fan outcry and movement that I was involved in, there was good news. All My Children began production again in Stamford, CT. One Life to Live is scheduled to begin again on March 11. This is very good news for me. Even though the format has changed, and the delivery of the shows will be online I am thrilled.
I can't wait to see what is going on in the lives of my friends in Pine Valley and Llanview. It sounds silly but I moved from Jersey to Illinois and three weeks after we got to Illinois I found out I was pregnant. It's not easy to make friends in a new city and with a newborn it's even harder. Then I was almost instantly pregnant again (Irish Twins are like that). So now not only did I have one infant I had another on the way. I used my friends in Pine Valley and Llanview and it helped me to get through a very long pregnancy (it feels like I was pregnant for 2 years which I kinda was).
Not having a huge amount of friends or my family around me as a new mom, I had my soaps. I had 2 hours a day where I could escape and feel apart of something. It gave me something to talk about besides my kids. It kept me close to my family because they all watched the shows also. It was a link to a world that wasn't just about being a mom for me.
My girls are January babies so we were pretty much on lockdown for the first 3 months because of the weather and the fact that it's flu season. I only left the house to go to postpartum appointments and the kids checkups. These shows were such a godsend to me. I used that time to straighten up the house I used it to nurse my babies. I used it to just relax and get out of my head. I spent so much time worrying about everything that I could be doing wrong, but when I watched my shows all that went out of my head. I immersed myself in the lives of these people. They always had more drama than me, and it was fun to watch.
So I just wanted to take a minute and congratulate that cast and crews of both All My Children and One Life to Live and tell them that I can't wait to see them all back on my screen (even if it's only my computer screen) as soon as possible. I also wanted to congratulate those that worked tirelessly behind the scenes and fought to get these shows back in production! Long live Pine Valley and Llanview!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Oscars...
Ok so I need to preface this by saying I am NOT a fan of Seth MacFarlane, his humor, his shows, or pretty much anything he does. However, I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised this evening. I enjoyed the opening number. His set ups are good. He hasn't been any more offensive than most comics, but I have also thought that the line needs to backed up about what/how we "tease" people at awards shows. I think Seth did a decent job, and who knew he could sing? I wouldn't call him again but he did OK.
I must say though Shirley Bassey was fantastic, for an Oscars that is supposed to be celebrating musicals that small little segment was good but it seemed lacking. Obviously and of course Les Mis should have been included, but I just wasn't in love with the Chicago or the Dreamgirls numbers. Not to say they weren't good but they would not have been my choices. I did LOVE JHud's performance dress though it was gorgeous!!! Adele was perfect as usual. Not that anything else can be expected. Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were" stole the show for me. I love that song. I loved the performance. I loved the context of the performance. I just flat out loved it. The closing number is adorable. I just love Kristin Chenoweth she is so adorable.
So what did everyone think of the Jaws theme as the wrap it up music. I thought it was kinda funny but I still think that part of the award shows are a little bit disrespectful. Not for anything these people worked very hard to get there and should be able to say their peace, but I do recognize the need for brevity. I am kind of bummed that Hugh Jackman didn't win I just so totally love him and LOVED his performance.
What did everyone think of the first lady's appearance and delivery of this years Best Picture Award? Not sure how I feel about it. She looked lovely and her dress was beautiful but really, why is she presenting an Oscar.
So dresses I may have to have a follow up on this but I am in love with Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence's dresses. So different but I just thought they were great. I also love love loved Kristin Chenoweth's dress. What in the world was Amy Adams wearing? She usually is such a fashion frontrunner but I kinda feel like that dress was a flop which makes me sad. Amanda Seyfried looked gorgeous as usual. I thought Sally Field looked fantastic. Jennifer Aniston was gorgeous. Kristen Stewart really didn't do anything for me her dress was OK but nothing special. Didn't totally love Nicole Kidman's dress either.
Jessica Chastain was beautiful, she looked very old Hollywood which I love at awards shows. Have to say I didn't love Jennifer Garner's dress either. I liked the color but the dress itself wasn't all that. Charlize Theron was breathtaking. Even my little ones were looking at her saying Mommy she's beautiful. Sandra Bullock's dress was awesome too, I loved it. I didn't love Adele's dress it was pretty but I don't think it was a good style for her. Her performance dress was fantastic and the shoes were cool. How could you not love Reese Witherspoon's dress. Reese could wear a garbage bag and make it look good. The littlest nominee also looked totally cute Quvenzhane Wallis the blue was a pretty color and she looked as age appropriate as a nine year old Oscar nominee could look. Speaking of blue Robin Roberts was an inspiration on the Red Carpet tonight. I think that Maria Menounos was stunning in her pink gown and the best dressed of the hosts of these shows.
So what did you all think? Who were your favorites? Best Dressed? Worst Dressed? Who should have won? Let me know what's on your mind.
I must say though Shirley Bassey was fantastic, for an Oscars that is supposed to be celebrating musicals that small little segment was good but it seemed lacking. Obviously and of course Les Mis should have been included, but I just wasn't in love with the Chicago or the Dreamgirls numbers. Not to say they weren't good but they would not have been my choices. I did LOVE JHud's performance dress though it was gorgeous!!! Adele was perfect as usual. Not that anything else can be expected. Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were" stole the show for me. I love that song. I loved the performance. I loved the context of the performance. I just flat out loved it. The closing number is adorable. I just love Kristin Chenoweth she is so adorable.
So what did everyone think of the Jaws theme as the wrap it up music. I thought it was kinda funny but I still think that part of the award shows are a little bit disrespectful. Not for anything these people worked very hard to get there and should be able to say their peace, but I do recognize the need for brevity. I am kind of bummed that Hugh Jackman didn't win I just so totally love him and LOVED his performance.
What did everyone think of the first lady's appearance and delivery of this years Best Picture Award? Not sure how I feel about it. She looked lovely and her dress was beautiful but really, why is she presenting an Oscar.
So dresses I may have to have a follow up on this but I am in love with Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence's dresses. So different but I just thought they were great. I also love love loved Kristin Chenoweth's dress. What in the world was Amy Adams wearing? She usually is such a fashion frontrunner but I kinda feel like that dress was a flop which makes me sad. Amanda Seyfried looked gorgeous as usual. I thought Sally Field looked fantastic. Jennifer Aniston was gorgeous. Kristen Stewart really didn't do anything for me her dress was OK but nothing special. Didn't totally love Nicole Kidman's dress either.
Jessica Chastain was beautiful, she looked very old Hollywood which I love at awards shows. Have to say I didn't love Jennifer Garner's dress either. I liked the color but the dress itself wasn't all that. Charlize Theron was breathtaking. Even my little ones were looking at her saying Mommy she's beautiful. Sandra Bullock's dress was awesome too, I loved it. I didn't love Adele's dress it was pretty but I don't think it was a good style for her. Her performance dress was fantastic and the shoes were cool. How could you not love Reese Witherspoon's dress. Reese could wear a garbage bag and make it look good. The littlest nominee also looked totally cute Quvenzhane Wallis the blue was a pretty color and she looked as age appropriate as a nine year old Oscar nominee could look. Speaking of blue Robin Roberts was an inspiration on the Red Carpet tonight. I think that Maria Menounos was stunning in her pink gown and the best dressed of the hosts of these shows.
So what did you all think? Who were your favorites? Best Dressed? Worst Dressed? Who should have won? Let me know what's on your mind.
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