Signing Off

As much as I've loved sharing my life, thoughts, sorrows, and drama with y'all, it's time for me to sign off.

As always, drama has gotten the best of me and I'm not in the mood to fight it. Will I blog again? Who knows.

I never wanted to password protect my blogs but if I do decide to continue, I may need to start doing that.

It's been fun....until now. Adios, Arrivedercci, and goodbye.

Freddy Got Fingered

In the past couple of weeks, I've gotten some not so nice comments from "Freddy Got Fingered". I was able to hide them.

Today, I figured out who Freddy Got Fingered is. And all I can say is I'm disappointed and it makes me sad.

The Price of Beauty

I don't know what I was thinking, but I decided to do a light-based hair removal. For some odd reason, I didn't think it would hurt. Heck, I go through waxing every few weeks or so. So, how bad could it be?

Well, I was wrong. Lana, my esthetician, filled a bowl up with ice cold water. To numb my skin, she put the bowl on me. She said that would relieve the pain.

Imagine someone taking a rubberband and snapping it at your skin. I had to take about 15 of those zaps. Not only is it supposed to get rid of the hair but it's supposed to lighten any pigmentation and smooth your skin.

You know when a body gets defribilated and the body goes up in the air. Well, that's what I was doing!

I have to go through this 5 more times!!!! Aray!

The Screening

We got to the Metreon a little after 8. By that time, the line was already in front of Jillian's. I thought for sure we wouldn't get great seats. But as time passed, more and more people arrived and the line wrapped around the whole block.

These were our tickets to get in:

And we had to wear these access passes to get into the movie and the luncheon.

Out of the 5 theatres that they were screening at the Metreon, only one was the digital theatre. I decided that I'd rather get a better seat in a regular theatre, than be seated in the front row at the digital theatre.

We got seats in the dead center.

Within the first 10 minutes of the movie, I knew it was going to be good! And it definitely was. I went through a whole range of emotions, including sadness. It is a pretty tragic story. I don't think you guys will be disappointed.

I have to admit one thing...I fell asleep. I was so wiped out hanging out with my nephew the night before that I got sleepy during some of the dialog. It turns out, it was during the most pivotal part of the movie...when Anakin is tempted to the Dark Side. I know I know....that's what the whole movie is about.

I'm planning to see it again with the public. Anyone want to go?

The movie is a little over 2.5 hours. So, we got to the party around 1. After chowing down, we wandered the presidio to take pictures. They had murals of screen shots from the movie, like this one (my nephew took the pic so it's a little blurry)

They also had props, costumes, and original art set up in a little museum type setting. Here's a pic of the wookies and the lightsabers:

My nephew was happy because he caught a glimpse of George. We also heard that Robin Williams was there, but the party was so big that we didn't get a chance to see him. And My Linh, Natalie wasn't there, so no picture for you!

We left the party around 3 and headed off to Union Square, where we met Rich. We did a little shopping and had dinner at Cheesecake Factory. I was so wiped out when I got home that I fell asleep on the floor...while the boys watched Return of the Jedi!

The Premiere

This Saturday, we get to watch the movie before it's released to the public. My 14 year old nephew, Ray, is coming up this weekend.

For the 20th special edition release, his sister Kea came up. For EpII, his older brother, Michael came. And now, it's his turn. I kind of have to hide it from his younger brother Dean. Although he's only 3, he calls me every day to remind me that he wants the Star Wars Lego video game or the yoda lightsaber for his birthday.

So, tomorrow after work, I'm picking Ray Ray up from the airport. What do I do to keep a 14 year old occupied nowadays?

On Saturday we have to leave my house around 715. I don't even get up that early during the weekdays. The movie starts at 930 and I don't want to be in the front row staring up at the screen. Then we're having a luncheon party.

As exciting as it is, it's also bittersweet. In the 10.5 years that I've worked here, I've been through 6 of these screenings and parties. Is this the last hurrah? It definitely will be the last GRAND party.

For me, it could be the beginning of the end. It's weird to think that about 1/3 of my life has been related to Star Wars. I still remember my uncle packing me, my brother, and my 4 cousins into his station wagon. We saw the movie at a Drive-In Theatre! All I remember of it was the Star Destroyer coming across the screen on the opening scene.

Word has it that this movie is one of the 2 best of the series. From what I've seen, it looks pretty good. But I don't want to get my hopes up, like I did with the other two.

Ironically, I am not a sci-fi fan. But I do like the original trilogy. It's amazing how these movies have made their way into pop culture. And I feel very honored to be a part of an amazing ride!

The Dry Bear

Rich had an appointment at San Leandro this morning to see a Surgeon. Since he can't drive, I volunteered to take him. Part of it was, I felt bad for him having to take public transportation and the other part was because I was really concerned.

Because it happened at work, the paperwork is just taking so dang long. It's been 11 days and he's only now seeing the surgeon. They have to refer him and get the claims set up, yada yada yada.

Well, I had to pay for it all day long with a migraine. I think getting up extra early, and sleeping late didn't help, made it difficult for me to get through the day.

He has to get an MRI to determine whether surgery is necessary. In the meantime, he is on disability for 3 more weeks (even without the surgery).

It's been nice having him around.