Some of you worry about the world's problems... which I do as well, but I don't think anyone needs to read anymore of my blogthoughts on aid to Africa, or the war in Iraq. So here's a little something light and minty for everyone:
I, under the assumption that the run I committed to do to raise money against Hunger in Columbia was a mere 5K, have been forced to spend many a hour on the pavement and treadmill to train to run what is actually a 10K on the 28th. When I am at the gym, my training time seems to go by quickly because I am distracted by the TV. However, I have one question for you: What is the deal with Deal or No Deal? I mean really, why is this even on television? Let me break this down:

1. Howie Mandel is creepy. He isn't balding, but he shaves his head to feel cleaner, because he has a fear of germs. I don't want to make fun of people with these sorts of issues, but that's pretty interesting and weird. He doesn't shake hands with the contestants. Now, I just can't be around people like that. The urge to freak them out would be too great. I'd be trying to touch their hands all day.

2. So there are these women, and I'm sure they are really beautiful, but I can never get past their legs, and how they all march down the steps in unison, like an army of leggy women with brief cases... also creepy. And I have leg envy.

3. The cases. What the heck? Isn't there an easier way to do this? Brief cases are big and clumsy. Shouldn't they have a card? Or like, they stick their tongue out and the amount is written on it? Ok, too far right? How about something simple, like a game board? Would anyone watch if there weren't women with cases?

4. The uber-creepy guy upstairs in the dark room, who makes offers. They call him "The Banker". You never see his face, or hear his voice. He makes phone calls to Howie, and who knows what they're really saying? Maybe Howie makes up the offers... who knows, you can't tell because YOU CAN'T SEE THE GUY'S FACE!!! Alright, so I might be a little afraid of clowns, at least I was as a child, in part because you can't really see their faces, and that's not right. I hate masks, I hate those ski masks that only show your eyes/nose/mouth. Sometimes I don’t even like talking to people when they have sunglasses on. I don’t like not being able to see someone’s eyes, either. Don't ever put a stocking on your head, because I might have a panic attack. I guess I shouldn't make fun of Howie Mandel and his idiosyncrasies, should I now?

5. It's just stupid, how you have to pick a case at the beginning, and then you open all the other ones one by one. Like, why not pick a case, and that's how much you have, but you can trade it. I don't know, I just don't get the suspense of it all. And the idea that you don't just take what the creepy silhouetted man is offering, is just too much for me. Money! Take it and get out of there!


Alright, that's it.

Love is in the air...or is it?

I am so excited about my Valentine's Day plans for the morrow.

Sleep late.
Gym/or perhaps a little run with Kristin.
Afternoon to myself.
Art. Love. Short Films. Music. Trapeze performance. Magic. Food and beverages. New people. What could be more fun than a visual, media and performance art Valentines day show?

Oh, and guess what? It is a three day weekend for me! Huzzah!

On a lighter note...

My blogging has been a bit too serious lately. I keep getting these all about you emails and what not, so I've given in. Are these things a bit narcissistic? Undoubtedly. But isn't blogging just as equally narcissistic? Perhaps. So, enjoy. Or don't. Or whatever.
10 Random Things About Me
1. I can’t whistle very well.
2. Sugar and Carbs are my kryptonite.
3. I can do the splits (sometimes).
4. I am that driver that rolls down the window to inform you that you completely disregarded the no turn on red sign (or in most cases yelling) or inform you of any other traffic violation you are committing. Lame. I know. But true.
5. I've always wanted to change my name legally. I've never told anyone what I want to change it to, however.
6. I have 1 brother.
7. I like to clean.
8. I love the great outdoors.
9. I sing in the shower, the elevator, in the car, everywhere.
10. I always put my foot in my mouth (but you knew that).

Nine Things I Want to Do Before I Die
1. raise children
2. run a marathon
3. sing in a band
4. see my relatives still alive in Eastern Europe.
5. dance at my wedding
6. be fluent in 6 languages
7. start a campfire without a match (man I suck at that!)
8. Get my JD (Law Degree)
9. Learn how to cook

Eight Ways to Win My Heart
1. be sincere/kind
2. care about the needs of others
3. make me laugh and laugh with me
4. sing, even if your voice is funny
5. love your family
6. be creative/passionate
7. watch silly movies with me
8. think for yourself

Seven Things I Believe In
1. Jesus
2. love covers a multitude of sins
3. forgiveness is hard but priceless
4. agreeing to disagree
5. children know more than we give them credit for
6. prayer
7. you can teach an old dog new tricks

Six Things I'm Afraid Of
1. stress
2. being in debt
3. drunk drivers
4. public humiliation
5. losing my memory
6. being cold

Five of my Favorite Items in My Bedroom
1. space heater
2. Nester Fuzzofski (Polish teddy bear)
3. photo albums
4. little lamp by my bed
5. my MAC

Four Things I Do Everyday
1. sing
2. laugh
3. pray
4. play

Three Things I Am Trying Not To Do Right Now
1. eat sugar
2. gossip
3. doubt
4. do too many things at once

Two Places I have Visited
1. Istanbul, Turkey
2. Gaborone, Botswana

One Person I want to See Right Now
1. Olivia