ArchivesJanuary, 2008

14Jan

Strap yourselves in, kids... it's time for another knee-slapping adventure of "Embarrassing Tales of Andrew's Youth." This one comes courtesy of my older sister Beth, who's a huge Boy George fan. Me, I never liked the guy. I hated all of his songs with Culture Club, thought he looked completely ridiculous and every time I Continue Reading

Posted by in Beauty, Followed with 3 Comments

11Jan

I was pretty lucky as a kid. I grew up in a nice neighborhood and had 3 pretty good friends within a block of my house. The four of us pretty much just hung out everyday doing the usual things boys do, most of which involved riding bikes or playing superheroes. My best bud, Ethan, Continue Reading

Posted by in Fitness, Health, Followed with 4 Comments

09Jan

I'm pretty open when it comes to trying new foods. I love sushi (and not just those measly California Rolls, but things like eel, scallops, surf clam, you name it), was surprised at how good an ostrich burger is, and even spent a few years doing that vegetarian thing so tofu isn't like poison to Continue Reading

Posted by in Diet & Fitness, Health, Followed with 7 Comments

06Jan

While Saturday night was quite bitter indeed (after riding the emotional football roller coaster that my beloved Steelers took me on... getting blown out early, then coming back from a NINETEEN POINT DEFICIT to take a 1 point lead and actually get within one play from locking up the game and the win... only to Continue Reading

Posted by in Cake, Cooking, Followed with 4 Comments

04Jan

Who remembers Flintstones Vitamins? No, not the crummy gummy ones they have now. But the classic super-compressed sugar shapes of Fred and Barney. I think they used to come in purple, pink and orange if I'm not mistaken. I loved those as a kid. Granted we only got to have them once in a while. Continue Reading

Posted by in Health, Vitamins, Followed with 8 Comments

03Jan

So there's a new Indiana Jones movie in the works. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is set for a May 22 release. Yeah Indy's looking a little old these days, but once you hear that familiar theme music playing and the crack of his whip, tell me you're not gonna rush Continue Reading

Posted by in Movies, Toys, Followed with 5 Comments

02Jan

I was tagged for the 7 Things You don't Know about me meme oh, only about a month and a half ago by meta-DAD. I blame 2007. Or society. Or both. But it's a new year and while I never make any Resolutions, I will try my darnedest to stay on top of awards and Continue Reading

Posted by in Memes, Followed with 9 Comments