Ledxcellent Zeppelin

I must share this.

And you must watch this.

Schooled by CruZumba!

Guess I forgot to blog that I started my new job as a substitute ParaEducator. I subbed for a full day at one school, directly followed by a half day at another, two weeks ago. Then got sick with a cold I couldn't shake for almost 2 weeks. Phlegm, sore throat, coughing, stuffy/runny nose, no voice, couldn't breathe... Also some major tooth aching, which may be attributed to the sinus pressure. (Dentist diagnosed no cavities or gum infections.)

I think my liver was quite confused for a while. "Dayquil? Acetaminophen? Wine? NyQuil? Rum? Ibuprophen? Aaagghh!"

(All within their limits and not mixed dangerously. During the tooth aching, I just wanted sleep without being woken up with pain. Wasn't sure if I wanted to drug or drunken myself.)

Alright, so, I've been catching up on Chicago Fire, and I recently saw something I consider to be one of the best things ever aired. Now bear with me here, I'll try to give you the proper background. The girl you first see is the new paramedic on the show, new to the Chicago area, and looking for a Zumba class to join. As you see, she finds this one. HE is a firefighter from the same house she works in. Obviously, as you watch, no one from the house knows about his zumba-ing. But I love their reactions upon seeing each other, especially his. Here's the vid:

Chicago Fire CruZumba (Part 1)

I wasn't able to actually post the video, but please watch it via the above link. So worth it.

There is also a follow up link, because you can't expect people in this firehouse to keep a secret. This is the second part, which definitely makes the whole thing worthwhile. Please, please watch.

Chicago Fire CruZumba (Part 2)

Right? So great. There is also an additional behind-the-scenes video where the crew gets out there on the floor and participates. Greatness. I'd so do Zumba with Cruz as my instructor.

At any rate, been thinking about taking up Zumba, Cruz or no Cruz. Weight loss isn't happening, so different actions need to be taken. And Zumba looks and sounds fun.

Dracula Untold

Watched Dracula Untold recently. I wanted to see it while it was in theaters, but that didn't happen. (I even said while watching, "this woulda been great in theaters.") So I did the next best thing, watched it with a friend who also wanted to watch it. And it was good. I enjoyed. In my opinion, their storyline worked, and Luke Evans as the the main character definitely did justice. And I'm not an "omg!" girl, but... yeah... I have a weird thing for Charles Dance. And him in this movie... yeah... Effective, definitely. Actually, while watching, I said "That looks like Charles Dance." "Who?" "The guy in Last Action Hero, Alien 3 and Underworld: Awakening." And my friend recognized him from Game of Thrones.

All in all, I do recommend this movie. It's one I'll watch again.

Bored Girl with the Music Enthusiasm

This weekend was such a bust. Last night - Friday - was boring as crap and tonight hasn't been much better. Puts one in a rather lousy mood.

Tonight's mid-winter fire pit couldn't even burn away this aura of lifelessness.

Oh. I finished Saint Odd earlier today. It was good. A bit anti-climactic, but still pleasing. There were tears at one point. Now I'll continue with the Saga of the Noble Dead. On to book 3, which will be the first non-digital book I've read in a while. (My husband has it in paperback.)

Listening to Tegan and Sara, a somewhat recent interest. Love their So Jealous album. They're twins, and something about them reminds me of the original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Noomi Rapace. Maybe their facial bone structure. And the hair. Eyes? Something.

See what you think...

Blah. Need out of here.

I'm watching Vigo sit inside my husband's lunch cooler, chewing on the outside zipper. I should stop him.

Should.

Odd

No work now for about a month and two days. And lovin' it. (Cept for going stir-crazy every so often.)

The last of the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz came out yesterday. I finished the book I was previously reading today and immediately started Saint Odd. Second book on the iPad I got for Christmas! The first was Thief of Lives, the second of the Noble Dead series, which I'm enjoying so far. I'll return to it after Odd's adventures come to an end.

That's pretty much all I got fer now. Til next time.

Cuddly Scourge

Feel like I'm getting back on track with things. I received something in the mail yesterday alerting me to the test I need to take to be a certified para-educator. Registration and payment are due at the end of the month.

Not that I lost my way, it just seemed to be easier to map things out while I was unhappily employed. Now that I'm at home and happier, there seems to be less pressure to reach those goals. But, still wholly planning on doing it. I expected a hiatus, and that's what I'm experiencing. And - hopefully - it's nearing its end. I hope to be seeing the beginning of my next adventyuh!

You burn too bright

You live too fast

This can't go on too long

You're a tragedy starting to happen.

^These lyrics are caught my attention tonight, even though I've heard them numerous times.

So, my father and his wife gave us a cat for Christmas. They didn't really plan to, it just kinda happened while I was there visiting. He's more of a kitten, maybe a couple months old, almost completely white except for a few dark hairs on the top of his head.

After a few days, I finally came up with the name Vigo for him, due to the child's love of the movie Ghostbusters II. And yeah, I call him Veegz just as often as I call him Vigo. And my husband is always adding "The Scourge of Carpathia!" to his name.

Annnd, I just remembered I made this meme several months ago...

Hehehe... Aahh yes. The name is more fitting than I ever knew. Excellent.

Trying Something Different

Today I finally gave in and created a Tumblr account. I refrained til now because I was afraid it would take away from this blog. But, it looked fun. So... I caved. I've had Pirate's Log for over 5 years and while there may be a reader or two, there's never been a single official follower or comment. I do still mean to maintain this one as well, but we'll see how it goes.

All the best. (Well, not all of it... I need some.)