Friday, April 30, 2010

Friday fragments

Welcome to Friday fragments, my weekly recap of topics too big to forget, yet too small to be their own post.

We went to see yet another condo on Wed. I was kinda feeling like I needed a day off anyway, so when this condo came available we decided to take the day off and meet our realtor to see it. Its in a great bldg with garage parking, controlled access, pool, and lots of other amenities. However, it is a short sale with a crazy-low asking price so we know there will be multiple offers and that it will take 3-4 months before the seller's lender will approve the short sale. We've been avoiding short sales until now, but because this bldg is very desirable (ie: will be easy to rent) and the unit is so large, we submitted an offer.

I really couldn't care less about American Idol anymore. I haven't watched this season at all. This seems odd to me because I am a singer and I used to be into AI big time. But the show has soured for me for a couple reasons. There's entirely too much talking from judges. This was true even when there were just 3 judges, but now with 4 its even worse. In an hour show there appears to be about 11 minutes worth of singing. Most people I know who still watch the show record it with their DVR so they can fast forward through everything but the singing, which is a good idea. Maybe next season.

Spouse & I are heading back to VA tonight. On Sat we are going to my cousin's daughter's wedding, which will be held outdoors. After a week of unseasonably cool temps, its supposed to be almost 90 degrees on Sat!! But it will be wonderful to see Sarah get married and to reconnect with my aunt and uncle (the bride's grandparents), my 2 cousins (the bride's mother and aunt), and my 2 cousin's children whom I haven't seen in years. I have no idea if any of my immediate family will be there.

We'll be celebrating Mothers Day this Sun, a week early. Since we'll be in town for the wedding, I suggested we celebrate Mother's Day with Spouse's mom and family a week early so we wouldn't have to make the trip back to VA 3 weekends in a row. (We're going back the weekend of the 15th for Spouse's brother's 50th birthday party.) To avoid last year's Mother's Day disaster, Spouse & I made reservations for Mother's Day dinner at the Taco House! This guarantees we'll have delicious food and wonderful service.

My friend Don sent me this video and story about a soldier and his buddies in Afghanistan who have made their own music video to the Lady Gaga/Beyounce song "Telephone". Its great!

Crush du Jour: Daniel Ross

5 comments:

Cubby said...

The soldiers' remake of Telephone has been making the rounds this week. I think it's really cool.

Have a great weekend Mark. We miss you guys xoxo

anne marie in philly said...

mr hair shirt...and legs...but what about the HEAD (the big one, not the little one)?

NEVER go to a restaurant on mother's day...you are askin' for disaster, cruisin' for a bruisin'. I read your post regarding last year's debacle...man, I would have open fired at everyone at that point!

have a great weekend!

Jim said...

Yes the judges are starting to get on my nerves too! It needs a complete overhaul and another host. I love the talent but sometimes you wonder who the show is about.....the big egos or the contestants.

Thanks for video.....GREAT!

Stephen said...

Have safe, but fun travels.

I gave up on American Idol. After Adam Lambert

cb said...

I am proud to say that I have not watched ANY american idol this season. Because it sucks ass mightily.

Oh, and me likey Mr. Ross. Aka DADDY