It's been quite awhile since I've updated and I apologize to those of you who have sent me an email asking where I've been and why I haven't been updating my blog. The simple answer is - I'm using Facebook much more than the "old fashioned" daily blogging technique. I'd highly suggest trying facebook.com and letting me know that you're on there and we'll hook up.

 

This past weekend has been really busy. On Firday night I went out with the girls to celebrate a friend's birthday. We got to play bar shuffleboard and pool while listening to some good jukebox music. On Saturday night DH and I went to another birthday party - this time for a co-worker of mine. We headed to Altoona for church and then to the bar for the birthday celebration. It was a good time. Today I went to see the musical Hairspray with a friend of mine from work. I absolutely love live theatre and this cast was just wonderful.

 

Life just keeps on trucking along. Hope you are all well.

Well, life has gotten much more interesting than I need it to be. 

 

First of all, the positives:

And the not so positives:

So that's where it stands. Hope you are all doing well. *hugs*

Starting to wonder if anyone checks this blog anymore. *smirk* Sorry it's gotten boring and I don't update it as much as I should be ... but there it is.

 

Today DH and I are going to take in the Super Bowl on our new 47" TV and enjoy the commercials and root on the Cardinals. Got to go with our home boy - Kurt Warner.

 

Lastly, this past Friday I went upto Waterloo, IA with some friends to a Women in Natural Resources Conference and had a lot of fun. It's always amazing to get together with a group of 80+ women who feel the same way I do - that Iowa's natural resources are priceless. Saw some ladies I haven't seen in quite awhile and had a lot of hugs. Can't wait til next year!

 

Hope everyone is doing well. Enjoy the game - if you're going to partake. ;)

Ok, I don't normally rant about anything but I received an email from YouTube today saying that my video of Michael Buble in Moline, IL was removed due to "third-party notification by Warner Music Group" claming that this material is infringing on copyright."

 

First of all, Buble states very freely at the beginning of his concerts that you should take as many photos / video as you want. The video I shot he looks right at me and smiles and hams it up. He states that it's the best publicity he can ever ask for.

 

Secondly, when I posted it back in October not only did it get alot of praise and feedback from the "community" - I even got kudos from Buble's main fan site, "The Daily Buble." Look for the posting for October 10th. Also, note that every other video on that page is still active.

 

Buble's main site:

 

Link to "The Daily Buble" is jsut under the top header image.

 

So... I'm confused. I don't have the time nor motivation to "fight" it out ... but I'm not sure why "Warner Music Group" would pick out my video and fight to have it removed. I mean come on... was it THAT good?

 

This past weekend we did our final family Christmas over in Harlan and got to spend a wonderful time with family and playing Pitch. Shirley even made evil-skeeters for breakfast! (Ok, really called aebleskivers and they are small round danish pancackes) Was so great to see everyone and get my need for some serious card playing satisfied - for a little while that is.

 

Today I had the day off for MLKDay and as Dan had to work I decided to goto a movie this afternoon. I chose Slumdog Millionare as it has been winning quite a few awards - and it was wonderful! I highly suggest seeing it, and I don't promote movies very often.

 

Hope everyone is doing well. Sorry I'm not keeping my blog very updated but I'm on Facebook much more than here.