The Storm of 6/24

First off, I was at the doctors when this happened. When we got outside, my mom and me, and we saw a very dark sky. I thought to myself, 'OK another thunderstorm on the way' but this was not a normal thunderstorm. This one was very, very, scary.

We got in the car and started driving home. My mom replies that we were going to be getting some wind, and all of the sudden, a piece of something, that looked like a rocked, hit the windshield, passenger side. I was so scared, I almost had a heart attack, no kidding. The rain started getting heavier as the sky started getting grayer. Happily, we got home safe, only to see a big branch on a tree next to our deck, started cracking and decided to fall to the ground, still holding on to the tree. Our deck was OK, but what we also saw was across the street at our neighbor's backyard, two huge trees, came down and landed on the backyard, and destroyed a fence. Happily to say, no one was hurt. But it was like a huge storm, or possibly a tiny tornado, touched down and destroyed everything in its path. We were without power for the rest of the day, and just got it back on about six hours ago. I'm very happy that we, not only got our power back on, but also survived this. At least I didn't have to work. I doubt I would have anyway. Mostly all of West Chester lost power for almost a whole day. Some people go their power back on that night, but not us, or any of our neighbors. So I decided to read some stories by candlelight and fell asleep, hoping that when I woke up, the power would be back on.

But I've been watching the news on line to see what the damage was everywhere else. I don't know if anyone lost their lives, but many people lost their homes, their cars, their electricity and their tress. This is the type of weather we would see in August, not June, not even for July. Let's hope and pray that we never have to deal with another horrible storm like that. Till then, Ciao Bloggers.

Poem: KAI

Small hands,
small feet,
tiny eyes,
opened to a world,
new to him, but old to us,
my cousin should be proud,
she brought a small angel to our world,
small ears,
cute button nose,
heart that beats perfectly,
mouth,
so small,
yet I want to kiss him,
gently on his small head,
what is going to be of,
small Kai,
Scottish for fire,
known name in Hawaii,
but will always be a Strickland (Macelree) to me
born June 12th 2010,
welcome to our world,
little Kai,
I love you

What happened to good TV shows????

I don't mean to brag, but I will. I watched a lot of TV in my life, and now, I just want to throw my TV out the window. Why? Because of all the shows they have on now.

First off, what has happened to kid shows. For instance, when I was little I use to watch Rugrats, Fairly OddParents, Rocko's Modern life, Powerpuff girls, Courage the cowardly dog, Foster's home for imaginary friends, Ed Edd n Eddy, Johnny Bravo, Angry Beavers and also non cartoon shows such as
Secret life of Alex Mack, Are You Afraid of the Dark mostly kid shows. Even the Critic had it's great moments

But Now, you have these lame, lame, lame cartoons and kid shows now a days, and I have a feeling there will be more to come in the future.
First, you have this lame cartoon called Avatar the air bender, and now it's turning into a realistic movie. What the hell were they thinking? They even have this other cartoon called Fanboy and Chum Chum, I don't even wanna talk about that. They even have this show called True Jackson, VP. I think kids are starting to become more annoying. And I don't want to list anymore bad cartoon and kid shows.
But I don't really watch too much cartoons or TV anymore like I use to. There's even lamer shows now on prime time like: Gary Unmarried, Til Death, Accidentally on Purpose. Thank god those shows got canceled I mean if it weren't for great, great shows like: The Big Bang Theory, Glee, The Simpsons (OK maybe not The Simpsons, but they're not that bad), Hell's Kitchen, House, Top Chef... well nobody would be happy, even me.
Maybe I won't throw my TV out the window after all. But Rest In Peace all you great, great shows that have been put to rest, and hopefully, there will be better shows in the future (doubt it though)

How I spend my Memorial day weekend

First off, it's more like a tradition to us now to visit my grandfather's grave up in old forge ever since 1995.

Me, my mom, her sister, her mother and sometimes my brother, would travel the two hour distance to Old Forge, PA. Not far from Scranton, but it is a long trip. We just talk, or fall asleep as mom drives all the way to Old Forge. My grandmother, feeling achy on the car rides, that's for sure, and my aunt either sleeping, or driving part of the way.

The food, I guess, would be a tradition as well. Every year, since the first time we went, we would always, pick up some bread and pizza shells at a nearby bakery, and across the street from the bakery, we would grandma's old house. My mom and her sister lived in that house for a long time. But my grandmother couldn't deal with the long distant drive we took almost every year so she decided to move a little closer to my aunt's house in 1999. But, we would still go and look at the house and how it has changed. It has changed drastically.

After seeing my grandfather's grave, and putting a flower on it, we would go and my visit my grandmother's father's and brother's grave as well. Her youngest brother, Daniel, died prematurely, so I never met him.
Then we would go out somewhere for lunch, and then, we would go to Jitty Joe's an ice cream parlor only in old forge. No where else. I don't know why they won't franchise, because they have the best ice cream ever, and we could only get it so often. We also pick up some 100 pizza slices at this place called Sizzle Pi. My dad adores those Sizzle Pi slices, but believe me, we all are addicted to it and long car ride back is just torture, not to just sneak a piece, but what are you gonna do. I only like it once in a while, but my dad loves it. Well, that's how I usually spend my Memorial Day weekend. Till then, Caio Bloggers, and don't forget, have a safe and happy memorial day.

Queen Elizabeth II

I was watching an episode of "Are you Smarter than a 5th grader", though I don't care much for that show. It was the episode where a woman wins $1,000,000 when she knew the longest reigning monarch was Queen Victoria. I love history, believe me. I know that was the right answer when I saw that the first time; however, like her, it took me a while to register that answer.

Queen Victoria lasted 63 years on the throne. She was on the throne since her teen years. She still considered the longest reigning monarch as of now. But, I think if Queen Elizabeth II might surpass her. But that's a one in a million chance. She might surpass George III if she lasts another year, but it would take one more year to do that. She today has been on the throne for 58 years and 101 days. It would be making history if she surpassed George III and even more if she outlasts Queen Victoria.

I think that Queen Elizabeth II is a good queen she has outlasted: George II, George V, George VI, George I, George IV, Edward VII, Anne, William IV and Edward VIII.

BTW: The woman who won the million dollars doesn't have those millions anymore. It's the economy's fault believe me.
Queen Victoria, today is still the longest reigning monarch in Great Brittan History, but you never know, history might be made if Queen Elizabeth II can outlast 64 years. Let's hope. Just wanted to give you some history, courtesy of Wikipedia and my knowing of history. Till then, Ciao Bloggers!

Compostable chip bags

I don't eat Sun Chips, but I do work at a grocery store and I usually see people buying these chips. Now, they made a chip bag that is 100% compo-stable, which means that if you threw this chip bag on the ground, mostly grass, in a few weeks, the chip bag will disapper and be part of the Earth. I think it's a smart idea for Sun Chip bags to do that, but does the bag itself have to sound so noisy? I mean I think all chip bags should be compo-stable; however, I would rather it not be so noisy, and I hope in the future, chip companies, like UTZ and Lays, would follow in the footsteps of Sun Chips, even Herr's should follow in the footsteps of Sun Chips as well, even Oreo and Chips deluxe bags should become just like the Sun Chips compo-stable. (EVEN THOUGH LAYS OWNS SUN CHIPS, THEY SHOULD MAKE MORE BAGS LIKE THEIRS') Now I'm not saying everyone should throw garbage into the street, but I'm just saying, if every chip and cookie bag, may it be Tostitos or Cheetos, were like the compo-stable Sun Chip bag, maybe the world would be a little greener when it's used. I just wish that they weren't so noisy. Till then, Caio Bloggers, and save the planet!

APOLOGY

Sorry if I repeated the same blog, it's just my computer has be freezing on me once in a while and I just hate it, but It's ok now, and I promise I won't repeat my blogs. Caio Bloggers