I live in Nova Scotia. That's on the east coast of Canada. We're a peninsula off of New Brunswick (which is above Maine). We're often referenced in television and movies as that random place in the middle of nowhere. That's not altogether wrong, but we happen to like it that way.
I live in a city. We drive cars and watch the same TV as everyone else. However, I did once convince two well-meaning boys from Ohio that I lived in an igloo. An igloo. And that we had a second igloo near the water where we lived in the summer. They bought it. I can't explain it.
However, here is a way we completely live up to stereotypes. In our harbour, there is a lobster trap with a webcam attached to it. I have become entranced watching this lobster and the other sea life that pass through. We don't actually eat lobsters from the harbour, so it will be released back into the water, but it's quite entertaining. Nathan loves watching this guy walk around. I caught this moment when a starfish was floating by!
There have been moments when I've audibly gasped when this guy has popped into view!
A starfish worked its way into the trap. He ended up sliding across the trap and slid out the other side.
Check it out for yourself via Lobster Cam! While you're there, check out our other beautiful scenery. Disclaimer: It's rainy today, so it might look foggy, but we do have nice weather too! :)
Have you been to Nova Scotia before? Halifax? Cape Breton? Let me know!
Today's Monday Listicle is 10 Favourite Film or TV Characters, courtesy of Lisa and Ashley over at The Dose of Reality. I love these girls and their constant funniness! Honestly, they are one of few whose posts I actually choose to see on my FB newsfeed (by the way, girls, that's why I'm ALWAYS commenting - I'm not a crazy stalker, I promise!). I am so excited to see what they come up with, but in the meantime, here's mine! My 10 Favourites is technically more like 23, and then I could probably write a full-length book of all the honourable mentions, no joke.
I definitely get more wrapped up in TV characters than film, just because you spend so much more time with them. Some of my favourites can't even be listed by themselves, because it's truly the interaction they have with others that makes it all so great. I included some trailers and clips, for your viewing pleasure, so you can get hooked on the shows, too! :)
For example,
The crew from Community - one character doesn't stand out from the crowd, but the ensemble is just breathtaking. They just got picked up for Season 5, and I can't wait! #LongLiveCommunity!
Jim and Pam - In the final season of The Office this year, they were actually having problems, and I was so worried they would split up. When they resolved everything, I actually cried. During The Office.
Artie - Artie is one of my favourite gleeks, mostly because he stays on the sidelines and waits for that moment when he can SHOCK you. Like "Scream" during Michael Jackson week. SOooo hot.
Nick Miller - On New Girl, he's Jess' best friend/roommate. Was I the only one WAITING in great anticipation for them to get together?? I just love him.
Drunk Uncle - SNL's Weekend Update visitor never fails to make me laugh completely out loud. "We can't even say Merry Christmas any more. We gotta say, 'Hey, Baby Jesus, wanna do some pilates?'" So classic.
Casey - I am definitely Team Casey. Dawson needs to get rid of whiny Mills and get it together! Although now a mourning period for poor Casey is definitely in order. Chicago Fire is AMAZING.
Franklin and Bash - another great duo, although I think I favour Franklin (if I HAD to pick one). They make such a great pair, though. If you haven't tried this show yet, I recommend it! I exposed my husband to it in a very sneaky manner - I played the first episode as he walked by, he stopped to watch it and wouldn't sleep until he watched both seasons. It's that good!
Dr. Mindy - I was late getting onto this show, mostly because Mindy's Kelly character on The Office was really annoying. However, Dr. Mindy is endearing, socially inept, and totally comfortable in her skin. To be honest, I started watching this show for Ike Barinholtz and Chris Messina (I was hooked after seeing him in The Giant Mechanical Man), but I fell for Mindy in the end! Bonus: A whole series of webisodes called The Morgan Project! :)
Dr. John Carter - I still miss ER. He was so classic and was truly a character with character (but still human, therefore completely lovable).
The Heck Family - I stumbled across ABC's The Middle one night when I was too lazy to stand up to get the remote (true story). They've got to be the most dysfunctional nuclear family on TV. They will make you feel great about your family in comparison: the kids always fight, they eat fast food for dinner every night, and the parents try to get out of parenting whenever possible. However, then they hit you with a moment like this. Oh, and this show gets bonus points for having both Norm MacDonald and Chris Kattan as recurring characters.
This week's Monday Listicle is band names - real or made up. Thinking of made-up band names only made me think of The Wonders, from 'That Thing You Do.' Then I had a good laugh remembering the scene where they were trying to come up with a name, and they played on 'Beat'les with the 'One'ders. Everyone called them the O-need-ers. It was pretty funny.
However, for my list, I went with real bands with funny names that I just so happen to enjoy, and posted my favourite song by each! Some of them are pretty obvious why they're funny, others I may have to point out the reason.
The Flaming Lips - my only comment on this one will be that my original intention was to write about the origin of each name, then when I looked this one up, I decided that wouldn't be a great idea. However, I do love this song.
Barenaked Ladies - I always thought this was a funny name for band full of guys, but nonetheless, they make great music.
Foo Fighters - Now, there are lots of things that need to be fought: Crime, poverty, injustice, even indifference. But Foo? What exactly is Foo and why does it need to be fought? Foo for thought (I couldn't resist, haha).
Tenacious D - I always thought it was a funny name for a band made up of a Kyle and Jack. I absolutely love this song!
Scissor Sisters - How do you name a band with the word sisters when there seems to be only one girl in the band? We danced to this song during my wedding reception - it's so ironic! You can't help but dance to this one.
Jamiroquai - Who knows how this one came about. The guy's name in this band is Jay Kay, which I always found funny because those are my second and third initials. I always wondered if they were actually his initials, because what mother would name their son with a rhyming name? That's how Brady's name came about - I really liked Dylan but didn't like the rhym-y gait his full name would have taken. Anyway, this is another classic and one of my favourite songs (Ryan's too!).
Goo Goo Dolls - Again, another name that seems to be made up with nonsense. Good song, though!
Chumbawamba - Another nonsense one... and their best song is called 'Tubthumping.' Go figure.
Ben Folds Five - Ben Folds has been a favourite since I first saw the Five on CBC Newsworld at 17. They left an impact on me, not only because they played piano and different instruments like the double bass, but I found it funny that they were called Ben Folds Five when there were only three guys in the group.
Hoobastank - I looked this one up, and it's actually just a word they used in high school. What a great song, though!
I'm dying with anticipation. I'm anxious. I can't concentrate. I can't do anything except sit in front of Twitter and wait for the announcement. THE announcement.
If you know me, you know I'm in love with the NBC sitcom Community. I'm not, however, in love with the way NBC has treated this show. They cut season 3 short last year, delayed season 4 by several months and then only gave us 13 episodes. Now they have us completely in limbo regarding whether it's being renewed or cancelled. I had heard earlier in the spring they were bringing it back, and now everything's hanging in the balance!
This beautiful video was put out in support of its renewal:
Are you a fellow #communie? Was your favourite show saved or cut this year? #RenewCommunity! #SixSeasonsandaMovie!!!
I discovered something absolutely hilarious today. His name is Dave Engledow and the photos he has taken are priceless: Seemingly candid shots of Dave and his daughter in a variety of situations. Ever-present is his "World's Best Father" mug and the scenes portray his daughter training for the Olympics, cooking him breakfast, even accidentally cutting off his finger while slicing pizza. Oh, and did I mention his daughter isn't even two yet?!?
I showcased a few images where words are not necessary, but the icing on the cake is some of his other images with captions. Please go check out his site and browse through! I had some great laughs.
This is a disaster waiting to happen. :)
This is one of my favourites - he scores all the chocolate and her eggs aren't even hard-boiled. Hahaha!
I really appreciate the imagination involved in coming up with not only the concept, but each individual image. Dave and Alice Bee are also a proud military family. Please check his page out and like him on Facebook!
This week's Monday Listicle is 10 Acronyms that we use all the time. I couldn't really think of many that I use, mostly because I pride myself on speaking in full sentences, even in text. It kills me on twitter when I have to abbreviate something (and I will only do it if it otherwise won't allow me to post). So, again, I posted on my Facebook page and asked for input on the popular acronyms all the cool kids are using. This is what I got:
1. WTF
2. ASAP
3. IDK
4. SAHM
5. LOL
6. FYI
7. JK
8. TGIF
9. SMDH
10. IKR
Yay, Iron Man 3 is out in May!!
Did I miss any? Feel free to share and fill me in!
This happened the other day. For real. A few days before this, I was vacuuming out the car and I suppose when I put the seat back in place it didn't click. So shortly after I leave the house, I hear Brady yelling, "Hey! Hey!" and Nathan laughing his head off, and when I look in my rear view mirror, this is what I see.
The Mother-of-the-Year comment comes from the fact that I took - not one, but two - pictures before I got him up. He was not hurt, but crying from the shock of it - and probably also the fact that Nathan and I were laughing our heads off. The seat is securely in place now. And good news - Brady just looked at this picture and laughed, saying it was "very funny," haha. :)
