Trina's page of Blogginess

I know I'm not the first person to come up with this comparison, but it is the first thing that I thought of when I saw John McCain's V.P. Candidate this morning.


Sarah Palin or Tina Fey?

The resemblance is striking. I'm just guessing that that's where the similarities end.

I'm also guessing that Saturday Night Live is going to have a field day with this! (I realize that Tina Fey no longer writes for them, but you gotta believe that they'll have her come in for a special guest appearance for this.)

Even funnier, a quote from my friend, Mike Gaines:

"I can't decide if McCain's VP choice is Tina Fey or Karen Walker"


"Hey, Poodle...."

hysterical!

Labels: funny ha-ha

Dinner this evening with Miguel, David and Christopther at "South" in
Mission Bay.

or, "what I'll do for free ice-cream"


Today I donated blood at my local blood bank. I've been donating every 2-3 months for about 3 years now. It's something that I feel really good about doing. I know that for one-reason-or-another, many people are unable to donate blood, and that blood bank levels are still quite low. I'm happy to be able to take an hour or so out of my day every couple of months to do my part to help.

...but every once in a while, we get extra perks! Movie tickets, a free t-shirt, etc.,

Today: free ice cream from Baskin Robbins! (whoo-hoo!)

"Pint for a Pint"

Clever slogan, isn't it?

Labels: just trina

I went to the de Young Museum on Friday afternoon with Kathy, my parents, my sister and Graham to see The Dale Chihuly Exhibit.

I've seen a few Chihuly pieces at various museums before, but none of those smaller, individual pieces could prepare me for this exhibit. I was overwhelmed by it! Seriously, we all gasped in amazement as we entered each room.

Chihuly's pieces are so amazing - the colors, the size, the creativity. It was truly inspiring.

If you are in the area and have a chance to see this exhibit, I highly recommend seeing it. It's here until September 28th. It seems to sell out quickly, so I'd recommend buying tickets early. You won't be disappointed.

Labels: art, san francisco

This is a new record for Dick and me on "Rock Band"!

95% for each of us, both of us playing on Expert Mode: Trina on Guitar, Dick (alias "Spark") on Bass on (Don't Fear) the Reaper!

Dick and Trina Don't Fear the Reaper!!

Labels: xbox

Tubular Tiff on Bass, and Bodacious Barb on Drums!

Labels: family, xbox

I just realized that today marks 5 years since my very first blog post.

Wow. That's a long time. How'd that happen?

Two years ago, on my 3rd Bloggiversary, I wrote a list of my top 5 favorite blog posts up to that time. I'm re-reading that list now, and think that they still may apply as some of my favorites.

I should probably skim the last couple of years to see if I have any other posts that might make the cut.

Blogging is an interesting thing. I'm still surprised how much I enjoy it, even after all of these years. It's funny, because I rarely have those "Let's see, what should I blog about today..." moments. It's more just what comes to mind at the moment. I suppose that's what makes it so enjoyable to me: it's not work. It's more like writing down a thought. And because it's been documented here on the blog, I now remember more fleeting moments or funny stories that I probably would have otherwise forgotten.

I often joke about my blog saying, "Who knew I had so much to say, without ever really saying anything!"

My cousin, Bruce, was recently called a narcissist just because he keeps a blog. I thought that was awfully harsh criticism. Now granted, he's in public position where he'll have to endure all kinds of criticism left and right, but still.... It did make me think about my own blog, and what it is that I gain from it. What I came to realize is that I'm still blogging for the same reasons that I started it 5 years ago: I blog for myself - it's my own personal online journal, that I don't mind sharing with the world. I never put anything too personal on it, and also make sure that I don't post anything that may get me in trouble. It provides an outlet to vent, a place to document day-to-day happenings that I would otherwise forget, and funny tidbits that simply make me laugh. I feel very fortunate that over the years, I seem to have picked up a following of family, friends, and even people who I've never met who seem to be somewhat interested or amused with what I have to say. What's wrong with that? If keeping an online journal of random thoughts and happenings of my life make me narcissistic, then I guess I'm okay with that.

So, Happy 5th Bloggiversary! Thanks to all of you who have sent comments over the years, and given feedback on my blog. I really love the interaction and sense of community that it has created over time.

Now, let's see if I can keep it up for another 5 years! :)

Labels: blog, just trina

Tonight is Kathy's last evening with us before heading back to NC.
While she was researching things to do while visiting us, she came
across Beach Blanket Babylon. She asked if we knew of it, and we both
simultaneously chimed in, "Of course! It's a San Francisco institution!"

Dick and I haven't seen the show in at least 8 or 9 years, so we
agreed that we should all go while she's here. I'm sure it'll be a lot
of fun, and i know there will be a lot of new things since we last saw
it. My parents and Christopher are joining us, too!