Proof I Watch Too Much Criminal Minds

After reading though some of my POF responses I've discovered a very large tactical error on my part.  One that will probably end up with me being the next story line for Criminal Minds.  


If you recall I listed going to the park/bird preserve in my "About Me" section of my profile.  I pride myself on being a "smart girl" and of taking care to not put myself in situations where I am an easy target for serial killers.  Skills I like to think I honed while living in the same complex as Mesa's Serial Shooters.  I know when I take photo's or post from the park I use the location tag but I figure I pretty much know who is watching me on Instagram and I am 99.8% positive that none of my Facebook friends are criminal intent stalkers or serial killers. 


Why Criminal Minds?  Well, if you've religiously watched the show, like I do, you too have learned all the nice places serial killers like to take their victims.  If you've ever been to the Bird Preserve and really wandered around then you know that it is the perfect place for a serial killer to kill and dump a body.  It's quite possible no one would ever find the body.  If that happens we wander into the land of Bones, which I will try to stay clear of for this post to keep things less complicated and confusing.  This is by no means an endorsement to any serial killers out there to actually use the bird preserve as a killing/dumping ground. 


I am a cynical person so everyone on POF is suspect.  If you are less suspect than others I will contact you back.  If I feel like it.  I'm not sure how between the three of us (Crystal, Karie & myself) we did not realize that my profile was going to be seen by men (which by default are men of suspect) who live in the area and may know of the bird park.  I might as well have just placed a bright neon sign as my tag line that said, "PERFECT VICTIM WITH PERFECT BUILT IN KILLING/DUMPING GROUND.  INQUIRE BELOW".  Off hand I can already think of at least 5 of my favorite places (possibly 7 for the exceptionally talented serial killer) at the park that are ideal for raping/killing/dismembering/eating by a serial killer.      


I have since rectified the error but now I am unsure how to proceed with the inquiries that I got mentioning the bird preserve.  Do I ignore to be on the super safe side or do I let it play out and see if any murderistic tendencies show up during our chat?

Friday Funnies #7

I have never loved Rachel Bilson more than I love her after watching this.  

And I really love me some Rachel Bilson!

NSFW. Also, not safe if children are around. Ms. Bilson swears like a sailor!

"Call Me Doctor."

I don't know about you all but this Friday Funnies post came just in time.  They say laughter is the best policy. 

I don't know if its the best policy but it sure does help!

Thursday Latelies #7

Happy Thursday Latelies!

Joining at Bex...A Style Diary

EDIT/NOTES:

*Sorry for the shaky camera work.  Considering it was my first time holding my new iPhone & recording myself I don't think I did all that bad.

*Redbox movies this week: Morning Glory, Source Code

& 127 Hours.

*Criminal Minds

Via: funatoz.com

Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid

via igossip

Sharmar Moore as Derek Morgan

via Fanpop

  *Smith & Hawken Garden Blossom Candle blend (per label):

Black current, blue hydrangea, & apple blossom

intertwined with a sparkle of

camellia flowers & violet leaves

with a dash of sandalwood.

*Neighbors: Single mother (just finished up cancer treatment)

& her two sons (aprox 7-10 yrs old). 

They live above & across from me.

The youngest yells, slams doors & beats things against the

stairway railings outside.  In turn, the mom yells back.  I think they're all having a hard time adjusting to moving here,

the mom being sick & life in general.

Thursday Latelies #1

Introducing Thursday Latelies...

Joining at Bex...A Style Diary

Edits:

*By "Bix" I totally mean Bex.  I am so sorry for botching that.  I don't know what my glitch was but I DO actually know the name of the blog that I follow & love. See...Bex...A Style Diary
*The necklace isn't named Itty Bitty...that is another necklace I am loving elsewhere (I'm guessing).  It's called "Tiny Riveted Initials" by the Noisy Cricket. 

Proof possitive I should not be "vloging" (or blogging for that matter) when sleep deprived!

Also, this is what I look like in the video...

For some reason the video shows well on my camera but not when posted.  Heh, will work on that next time.

Next time I hope no not ramble as much and to keep it under 10 minutes.  So sorry for the over adundance of the use of "ummm" and "uhh..." & the spastic fidgeting.  While its totally normal I know it can be annoying & a bit difficult to sit through.

Links:
the Noisy Cricket

"Tiny Riveted Initials"

The Vintage Pearl
Lisa Leonard Designs
Amy Cornwell Designs

Orly: Bubbly Bombshell nail polish
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer

Death Cab for Cutie: Codes and Keys

"Under the Sycamore"

"You Are a Tourist"

Supernatural: Season 1

Via
Jensen Ackles & Jared Padalecki

I love shopping for FREE!

I just went on what I consider a spending spree on Amazon.  I got 1 DVD set and 3 CD's for FREE.  Super cool, right!  At least, I think so!

Somehow someway I ended up joining Research.FM.  If you qualify & complete a radio music survey you get a $5 gift certificate to Amazon.  It's been so long that I honestly can't remember how long I've been doing it or, as said before, any of the details how.  All I know is within the last month or two I've gotten a lot of survey notices and been able to complete most of them.   In total I've been paid $65 in Amazon gift certificates. 

I finally got some cash built up at Crowdtap so I donated some to my charity (American Red Cross) and got the rest on an Amazon gift certificate.  

I figured with all the $ in GC's to Amazon I should check things out.  I first went and looked at what was still sitting in my Wish List.  Since I've been looking for some new tunes I decided to finally grab some of the CD's I'd been wanting and to order a couple new CD's that are brand new.  I then checked the pricing on a DVD set that I needed to replace and since the price was good & would end up being FREE I figured a "spending spree" was in order.

So here is what I got...

Supernatural Season 1 . 

A replacement because I lent it out and it got pawned by my friends douchbag of an ex.  Who pawns someone else's stuff?  Especially if it's something borrowed from someone else?! 

Supernatural: The Complete First Season

Dawn Mitschele's In the Moonlight CD. 

I have an EP she cut prior to releasing this full CD.  I seriously LOVE her.  Her voice is so calming & beautiful.

In the Moonlight - Dawn Mitschele



Death Cab for Cutie's new Codes and Keys CD. 

Just released & I've been dying to get it. 

I haven't even heard anything from it yet.  I want to be surprised.

Yes, I am that positive that I will LOVE it.

Keys & Codes - Death Cab for Cutie

I pre-ordered Gavin Degraw's Sweeter CD. 

I have to wait until it's release date in mid August which is a bummer but at least I'll have it when it's released.  No waiting.

From what I've heard so far it's going to be another outstanding album!

Sweeter - Gavin Degraw





Video of "Not Over You"

Live acoustic version

Gotta give props to a guy who can still play piano with his arm in a sling.

Album version (audio only)

Seriously love me some Gavin Degraw!!

Getting To Know You...er, Me! #3

Slightly late due to the Memorial Day holiday...

Mannland5

1. would you rather go on a picnic or to a bbq?

This is a really hard decision.  I haven't had many occasions to go on a picnic but they seem so fun and relaxing.  A BBQ seems more exciting and someone else does the cooking.  At least, all the BBQ's I go to do.  Nobody wants to be at a BBQ where I'm the cook...especially not me.  I guess it would depend on the picnic or BBQ. 

It's a great non-answer, I know.  =)

2. would you rather go bra-less or panty-less?

Panty-less!  People would get hurt if I went bra-less.  So sad but so true.

3. would you rather go on a $5000 shopping spree at your favorite store or go on a $5000 vacation?

Really, why does one have to choose??  Right now, I'd say a $5000 vacation.  But really, I think I'd split the difference and go shopping with half for vacation clothes for the vacation I'd take with the other half.

4. would you rather eat escargot or sauteed crickets?

I would rather go hungry and not eat at all.  THANKYOUVERYMUCH! 

5. would you rather go on survivor or the amazing race?

An ex-friend swore we needed to go on the Amazing Race together and I always thought she was CRAZY!  If I had to choose, and neither was not a choice, I'd go with the Amazing Race.  I can have my BFF there and there is far more niceties there than on Survivor.  At least, that's my take considering I don't watch either.

6. would you rather be hot or cold?

This may sound crazy, but I'd much rather be hot.  I may be miserable when hot but I am far less miserable hot than when I am cold.  I am an Arizonan born and bread.  I get cold if it drops below 85 degrees.  I may have a different momentary thought when driving around in the middle of summer, with 115 degree weather, without air conditioning but I would honestly do that than have to dig my car out of snow and drive around freezing all winter.

7. would you rather go to the beach or lake?

BEACH.  Hands down!!  There is just something about the vastness of the ocean and the feel of the sand beneath my feet. 

8. would you rather not shave your legs for a month in the summer or your armpits?

I'd rather not shave my legs.  I don't know why but that is the first answer that came to mind. 

Giveaway Galore: Tuesday Edition

Let's see if I can get back into the swing of things since vacation is over and everything is back on schedule.  Except, Memorial Day sort of shoots the schedule in the foot but it's less of an adjustment than vacation was.


1. Enjoy Life Enjoy Now: Burn Notice Season 4 & White Collar Season 2 *Giveaway--2 Winners* -
Open US only.  Contest will end June 10th, 2011 @ 11:59PM PST.

Enjoy Life Enjoy Now Giveaway Alert!!

2 Winners:

One winner will receive White Collar Season 2 on DVD,

and one winner will receive Burn Notice Season 4.

I am a huge Burn Notice fan!  I need Season 4 for my collection. 

2. Kate N Kaboodle: RedEnvelope Review & $100 Giveaway -

Fine Print: Ends June 13th 11:59PM PST. Winner will be picked via Random.org & will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Win It

Kate N Kaboodle is giving away a

$100 Gift Code to RedEnvelope!

This is a great way to get a great gift for your father for Father's Day.  Or if you are like me, and don't have a father, you can be selfish and buy yourself something pretty with it.  At least, that's what I plan on doing if I win. 

30 Days of Music: Day 29

Day 29 - A song from your childhood:

'Eye of the Tiger' - Survivor

Plus, no mention of 'Eye of the Tiger' can go by without thinking of this little gem...

Thank you, Jensen Ackles & Supernatural!



I totally remember running around & dancing in the bar my mom hung out in when I was a little kid to this song.  I have always loved it and I'm pretty sure I always will because it is THAT awesome! 

Also, when I think of music from my childhood I can't forget... 'Maniac' from Flashdance.  I have a memory of Nick & I eating at Long John Silvers way back in the day & that song coming on the radio.  We were being goofy and Nick started singing, 'She's a hush puppy, a hush puppy..." and I can't ever listen to that song without Nick's version singing along in my head.

30 Days of Insight: Day 1

30 Days of Insight

Day 01- Guilty pleasure:

Train wreck TV shows like One Tree Hill or The Practice.

 
 

For those interested...

 

30 Days of Insight

Day 01- Guilty pleasure:

Day 02- Something that inspires you:

Day 03- The five songs you would have with you on a desert island and why.

Day 04- What you imagine paradise to be like:

Day 05- A thank you letter to someone who has changed your life:

Day 06- Earliest thing you can remember:

Day 07- Favorite cover of your favorite song:

Day 08- Someone you think would make a good president.

Day 09- Five things you want to see change:

Day 10- A dream you had this past week described in detail:

Day 11- Favorite picture ever taken of yourself.

Day 12- Your favorite musical artist’s life story:

Day 13- A memory that never fails to make you laugh:

Day 14- Best mashup you’ve ever heard:

Day 15- A moment, phrase, or song that has changed your life the most:

Day 16- Something that you want to do within the next five years:

Day 17- What you want to be remembered for:

Day 18- A picture that makes you feel:

Day 19- A passage from a book that has touched you:

Day 20- A band that you immediately liked and the song that made you like them:

Day 21- Your favorite medium of art:

Day 22- Someone you would give your life up for without question:

Day 23- Most awkward first impression you feel you’ve ever given:

Day 24- Something you did as a child that other people remember you for.

Day 25- Something you would do if no one stopped you or if you knew you wouldn’t fail.

Day 26- Your definition of love.

Day 27- Your definition of the meaning of life.

Day 28- A moment you remember being completely happy in and a description of why you believe you were. What is your definition of happiness?

Day 29- What you live for.

Day 30- Ways you believe you have grown over the past thirty days.



30 Days of TV Shows: Day 30

Day 30 - Saddest character death:

Joyce Summers – ‘The Body’ Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

She was the first, actually, the only (I think) character to die a natural death. All the characters reactions were so real & heartbreaking. Joyce dying was totally unexpected.



Jo & Ellen Harvelle – ‘Abandon All Hope…’ Supernatural.

Considering everybody has died on Supernatural (literally) Jo & Ellen’s deaths were shocking, poignant & gave Jo’s character real purpose. The fact that Ellen sacrificed herself to save Sam & Dean so they could continue their mission to return the Devil to Hell & to help Jo finish the task she needed to do but couldn’t because she was dying was just gut wrenching! Ellen, also, obviously made the choice because she knew she couldn’t go on in a world where her daughter wasn’t with her. It shows a lot about their bond & the progression of the mending of their relationship.

The fact that Jo & Ellen died saving the Winchester boys, also, shows a lot of forgiveness & acceptance of their families’ pasts together. Honestly, thinking of this last part of the episode gets me a little bit choked up still.

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 29

Day 29 - Current TV show obsession:

Supernatural… Duh! & Ghost Adventures

 
 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 28

Day 28 - First TV show obsession:

Star Trek: The Next Generation or Sea Quest DSV. I will deny this if ever brought up but…

Sea Quest DSV was the first (AND ONLY) time I wrote fanfic. I know, I know…I was way cool to be writing fanfic before fanfic was the cool ‘in’ thing to do.

 
 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 27

Day 27 - Best pilot episode:

Really any that grab you & get your attention right from the get go. Where you care about the characters & plots and want to know more by the end of the first hour.

Fringe…I mean what a mess of WTF’s & mass confusion, I had no idea what was going on but I really couldn’t wait to find out.

Burn Notice

Chuck

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 26

Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale:

For a while it seem like every season finale out there was an OMG WTF?! It was like everyone was competing for the biggest & baddest “Yes that just happened & will screw everything up next season” moment.

Case in point… The last two season finale’s of Private Practice. Oh, and last season’s finale of Gray’s Anatomy. Most stressful hour (or two) of my life!...and there have been some pretty damn stressful hours thanks to stupid TV season finale cliffhangers!

I’m not going to mention the last 5 season finale’s of Supernatural. Especially, not season 4 when Dean couldn’t find way way out of his CrossRoads Demon deal, died by being shredded by the unseen Hell Hounds & went to Hell to be tortured. Nope, not going to do it because I’m sure by now everyone is sick of hearing about my totally justifiable obsession with Supernatural.

 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 25

Merry Christmas!!

Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new):

Arrested Development. I watched the first season on Hulu & need to get busy on the 2nd.

 
 
 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 24

Day 24 - Best quote:

First and formost…Merry Christmas Eve!

Okay, back to the task at hand… How do you pick a best quote? TV is littered with them!! I can think of at least 10 from Firefly, Supernatural, Buffy…

Supernatural quotes:

“Driver picks the music; shotgun shuts his cakehole!” - Dean

"Hey, see if they've got any pie. Bring me some pie. I love me some pie." -Dean

“I shot the sheriff” - Henriksen

“But you didn't shoot the deputy." - Dean

"On Thursdays, we're teddy bear doctors." Dean

"I found a liquor store. And I drank it." Castiel

“You think you're funny?” - Henricksen

“I think I'm adorable.” - Dean

“You mean 'protection against a demon' salt or 'oops I spilt the popcorn' salt?” Dean

“Umm, these are amazing. It's like deep fried crack. Try some.” – Ruby (about french fries)

“Who do I have to kill to get some french fries around here?” – Ruby (after possessing a coma patient who just was just pronounced dead)

“You're not gonna bust out the misty goodbye speech, okay? I mean, if this is my last day on Earth, I do not want it to be socially awkward.” - Dean


Firefly quotes:

“I aim to misbehave.” Mal

“Well, look at this. Appears we got here just in the nick of time! What does that make us?” - Mal

“Big Damn Heroes, Sir!” - Zoe

“My god — you’re like a trained ape. Without the training.” - Simon

“Yes, sir, Cap'n Tight-Pants.” – Kaylee

“She's a mite whimsical in the brainpan.” - Mal


Buffy quotes:

“I didn't jump. I took a tiny step, and there conclusions were.” – Buffy

“Bored now.” - Vampire Willow

“I laugh in the face of danger. Then I hide until it goes away.” – Xander

“Love makes you do the wacky.” – Willow

"Can you vague that up for me?" - Buffy

 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 23

Day 23 - Most annoying character:

Lana – Smallville. She’s the reason I stopped watching it. I started back up last season but then she was on it for a while & I stopped again. She’s the only thing I ever hated about that show.

 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 22

Day 22 - Favorite series finale:

Chosen - Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It tied (most) things up & left enough open so to give fans a happy ending. At least, as happy as a Joss Whedon story can get.

 

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 21

Day 21 - Favorite ship:

Serenity – Firefly It had as much personality as the crew did.

30 Days of TV Shows: Day 20

Day 20 - Favorite kiss:

Seth Cohen & Summer Roberts Spiderman kiss– ‘The Rainey Day Women’ The O.C. Why, I don’t know but it was the first and only one that came to mind.