Inconsistencies

I've been thinking about something for a very long time and I finally brought it up with a few friends at work which then led into a long philosophical conversation at work this afternoon... there was no conclusion come to.

Basically, in Star Wars Episode 4, Obi Wan stops the beginning of a bar fight in the Cantina by cutting off the alien's arm thus leading to a pool of blood on the floor with the severed arm. However, in Episode 5, the epic scene where Darth Vader cuts off Luke's hand, there is no blood after the hand is severed.

Why is there this blatant inconstancy? Thoughts?

What I've Learned:

For the past week I've been gone on vacation to a family spot in upstate New York. It's a little place called Silver Bay. If you read my blog regularly, I'm sure you've read about the place before and maybe even seen some pictures. Well, after spending a much needed week up there, I've learned a few things...

1. Vacations are necessary.
2. Going 10 years without seeing family is too long.
3. Having no tv, radio or working clocks isn't the worst thing in the world... it's kind of the best thing.
4. Pregnancy and flying don't mix.
5. Even if you think you've taken enough pictures, you haven't.
6. Sitting around doing nothing for a whole day is awesome.
7. There's one in every family.
8. Having your A/C breaker blow while you're away sucks... especually when the house is 92 degrees when you get back.
9. Your dog misses you when you're gone for a week and gets all snuggly when you come back.
10. Reality blows.

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

Tomorrow marks the beginning to my week of peace. My vacation starts. Granted, flying isn't my favorite of things to do but once we get to the Bay... everything will melt away.

My cell phone won't work. There is limited to no internet. There is no TV. There is no office drama. There is no BS. There is just me, my family and the lake.

I will put up pictures when I get back but until then, rest assured that I am having a great time.

The Stuff People Spend Their Money On...

I never realized how much crap can go along with being pregnant. I'm not talking emotional stresses, appetite or sleep issues... I'm talking tangible, spend your money on it, S-T-U-F-F.


Since finding out I'm pregnant, I've signed up for a couple informational newsletters, but occasionally they'll send out their retail newsletters filled with wonderful things that every pregnant woman doesn't need but will be convinced that they do. Here's my most recent:

Say hello to the Snoogle Deluxe:

This little invention is apparently great for sleeping in the proper position during those later months of pregnancy. Because sleeping with a pillow under your head and a pillow between your legs is soooo last year, how can you ever even think about getting a good night's sleep without your trusty Snoogle Deluxe? And hey, if you don't really like the white of the Snoogle, don't fret, you can get it in mauve and denim as well. Can't decide? Get all three! Oh, and I don't mean to make the decision harder, but for only $10 more you can get the Organic Snoogle Deluxe... What a deal.


Oh please. I think I can live without a Snoogle Deluxe... thanks retail industry burocrats! You suck.