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Finally, A Blanket! Well, Not Quite

2012-02-06T18:13:00.000-08:00

I learned to crochet when I was in third grade. My teacher's name was Mrs. Barksdale and she would paddle your ass in a minute! Everyone knew to behave or else. To this day, I don't know what made her want to teach the girls to crochet. Perhaps she thought we were too fast and wanted to slow us down. We thought she didn't want to do anything but whip us and send us home.

While I loathed being in her class even after the sewing lessons began, I can never forget the woman that taught me a skill that I would depend on to relieve my stress as an adult.

I have tried several times to create something, anything with my crochet needle. My problem was that I would make the stitching too tight. The yarn would curl up and my blanket soon contorted into a soft stress ball. It wasn't until about a month ago that I finally got the hang of loosening up my stitches! I give full credit to a dear friend of mines who always tried to show me the proper way to crochet. Now that my blanket is finally coming together, I can't help but show off my skillz (yes, I know I spelled skills wrong. I did that to show that I'm not too old to use a little slang!)

So, here's to you Mrs. Barksdale, for teaching me to crochet and investing time in me that you could have spent whipping some other kids ass. I am forever grateful! And Thank you Mrs. Ninean Tate for the countless times you spent with me in the bathroom at work, teaching me the proper technique when we both should have been at our desks working! I love you both :)

Mrs. Tonya "Finally Making a Blanket" Wells

Chrysler's Halftime Ad

2012-02-06T17:45:00.000-08:00

I know that since I live in Detroit this is going to sound really bad, but this commercial sucks! Its way too long and Chrysler went too deep with this one.I don't care for it at all. How about you?

1 Star For Chrysler

Another Wonderful Dinner

2012-02-06T16:36:00.000-08:00

Most people who know me personally know that I am very spoiled! I don't cook and I rarely ever clean. I managed to get away with this by having 4 kids who are thoroughly trained in housekeeping and by marrying a chef! This leaves time for me to take care of the important things like blogging and posting videos of my favorite and not so favorite commercials.

I am not totally useless though. I manage to run a few businesses and keep the 4 year olds hair combed throughout the week. I also have an appetite for delicious food (which happens to be what this segment is dedicated to.)

Last week my wonderful husband treated the family to "Mediterranean night" for dinner. We indulged in a scrumptious eastern meal that included hummus, rice, lamb, pita bread, cucumber sauce and peppers. While I could not finish my plate, I really enjoyed the flavors and the whole texture of the meal. It was absolutely heavenly! I never know what he's going to cook and this was a sweet surprise. Just wanted to share! Check out the pics. Don't drool on the keyboard.

My Thoughts On Depression

2012-01-27T17:14:00.000-08:00

When I feel like life sucks, I always try to have a good, long conversation with someone who is a lot worse off than I am. This usually brings me back to reality and gives me that slap in the face that I need to keep going. This also gives me a chance to do something good for someone else besides my gadget loving, money eating kids.

While I speak of this lightheartedly, I know that depression and extreme mood swings can have an effect on people that is equivalent to being hit by a bus.

Incapacitating depression is very real.

I often have this conversation with my husband, who doesn’t believe that anyone has anything to be depressed about. His philosophy is as simple as PB&J. If God woke you up, you have no reason to be unhappy. My rebuttal, Try telling that to the millions of people who are on the brink of suicide and depend heavily on medication and therapy just to get up and shower every day.

My mood swings and depression are nowhere near as bad, but I understand what it’s like to feel as though you’re the only person in the world. I understand what its like to want to get out of bed and be normal, but that “something” just keeps you lying there, wallowing around in your negativity while the rest of the world smiles and eats Quesadillas (Yes. I’m a foodie)

What the hell am I rambling about now? Depression and how we need to talk more about it. I’m talking about how we have people in our community that we may deem lazy and shiftless who could be suffering in silence and shame. While I can’t singularly do anything about it, I want to raise the issue so that we are more aware and sensitive to other human beings besides the Kardashian's and The Braxton's.

Do you know anyone who suffers from depression? Show them some love, not because you could be in their shoes, but because we are all human.

Sylvan Learning Center

2012-01-25T18:32:00.000-08:00

Ok. I can so relate to her! This mom is at her wits end with all the homework that her kid has and the math is just the last straw! The way she busts out the door and runs to the Sylvan Learning Center is exactly what I want to do when my son asks for help with his homework! Go mom go!

4 Stars for Sylvan learning Center

Jackson Hewitt Tax Refund

2012-01-21T16:45:00.000-08:00

If you haven't seen this one, you want to check it out. Jackson Hewitt does a fantastic job of capturing the joy one feels when they get an Instant Tax loan! Seriously, this man deserves an award. I wonder how he felt after he actually watched the commercial!!!

4 Stars for Jackson Hewitt

2012-01-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

This clip is interesting, though I have not actually watched this episode. I can't understand how going out and buying a coffee pot is easier than just cleaning the one you already have.

This place is trashed!

Who eats Mc Donalds and just throws the bag and the wrapper on the floor?

2012-01-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

OK, so what you don't know about me is that I'm a HUGE fan of the show Hoarders! This episode is one of the worst that I've seen. Its a clip showing an extreme roach infestation in the home.If you have a weak stomach, don't watch. Its super gross! Everyone else, (especially Hoarders fans) enjoy!

Watch Hoarding on Sundays @ 9pm! | For more, visit http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/hoarding-buried-alive/#mkcpgn=yttlc1

Mc Donalds Happy Meal Commercial Review

2012-01-15T16:57:00.000-08:00

Love it! This is the cutest commercial! I have to admit, I didn't like it at first, but it definitely grew on me. I'm always singing it now! Apple trees and Happy Meals have absolutely nothing to do with each other, but Mc Donald's found the invisible link!

4 Stars for the Apple Apple Tree!

Sure. I Know What You're Thinking

2012-01-15T14:46:00.000-08:00

So, how do you explain to the 4 year old that the water should be dispensed into a cup, not directly down your throat! And yes. I know. She's old enough to know better. But who do you think she got it from?

Progressive Insurance Commercial Review

2012-01-15T08:33:00.000-08:00

Super cool! This commercial comes on several times per day and I actually like to stop what I'm doing to watch it. Although I don't like the product that it promotes (Snap Shot, the device that monitors your driving habits) I have to say that the commercial is catchy and engaging.

4 stars for Flo!

My Selfishness and ADD Forecasts A Great 2012!

2011-12-31T17:30:00.000-08:00

It’s a little over six hours until midnight and I’m still fat, just like I was at this same time last year. I want to make a New Years resolution to lose weight, get more organized, stop bullshitting and get my act together, but I’m tired of useless proclamations. So this year, I have decided to do something different based on “self discovery”. When 12 midnight hits, I’m going to have a drink with my husband, cut the lights out, lie on the floor until about 2am (I live in Detroit and there are still a few ignorant bastards that celebrate with gunfire, so the floor is the best place) and watch the Brain Melter (commonly known as television) until I fall asleep. That’s it. No promises, no expectations, no hopes of miraculous intervention. I will continue with life as usual.

Now, I know that not planning and hoping for something different and better sounds a bit bleak, but here’s my twisted philosophy. Everything that I have coming to me will come. Anything that I’m going to lose, I will surely lose. Anything that I need to change, I will change, when its time. Making resolutions and stressing yourself out about them could kill you a lot faster than 50 or 60 pounds, and not to mention it burdens the hell out of co-workers who have to listen to you beat yourself up day in and day out. Luckily I work alone, so I would only have my husband to burden, but I’m sure he doesn’t want to hear that either.

I used to be the first person to say what my resolution was and get really excited about keeping it. By mid January, I was back at my old habits, and the only thing that changed about me was that I walked around with footprints on my pants from kicking myself in the ass. That wasn’t too long ago. Now, I know so much more about myself than I did back then. I have ADD, I’m a bit selfish, I work in spurts, I’m highly creative, I consider myself a philosopher, I cherish innocence and would watch Spongebob all day long if I could. And a partridge in a pear tree. Knowing who I am allows me to be ok with where I am in life. Because of my ADD (which is self diagnosed by the way) I know that I will allow myself to have the variety that I need to keep me happy. My creativity will push me to venture out, take risks and birth something incredible. My selfishness won’t allow me to let others take advantage of me or harm me in any way. The fact that I work in spurts disallows me to get to wrapped up in work and not have time for the things that matter to me. Because I am a philosopher, I will always strive to add purpose and depth to whatever I do and my addiction to innocence keeps me away from the evils of life that taint people with my creativity level. Having Spongebob as my personal comedian is the icing on my cake! My traits and characteristics determine how this year will turn out for me, not some half ass list of unrealistic goals heavily influenced by social pressures and all those Weight Watchers commercials featuring Jennifer Hudson. I refuse to play into the system this year. What about you? Care to join me?