On the Radio

I like B98.7 radio.

I listen to it daily

whenever I'm not listening to my i-pod.

I like the Radio contests

the only one I ever play or try to play

My favorite

"THE SECRET SOUND"

Here is how it works:

Todd chooses a sound that is found in most households

he then records the sound

B98.7 plays the sound at 8:10 a.m., 1:10 and 4:10.

Be the 20th caller

guess the sound correctly

and win!!

Every time someone guesses incorrectly

the pot goes up $98.00

Easy peasy right?

NOT!

They have this contest about 1-2 a year.

last time they had it

I just knew I knew the sound...

I tried calling

(I typically only listen in morning on the way to school)

I never ever ever got in.

Soon the prize money started getting huge

like in the 7-8,000.00 range.

Todd started giving clues

one a day.

He was giving clues that fit my guess.

He was giving my guess away!!

I had not even had the chance to guess it yet.

My dialing became more frantic...

and still no luck getting through.

I just knew with these clues someone was going to guess.

And they did!

Some random idiot...

who needed clues...

guessed my answer...

the one I had known forever.

Breaking apart a garlic clove.

And he won!! He won over 8,000.00
URGH!!

So now...

"The Secret Sound" is back.

again, I think I know the sound.

The prize money is in the $2,000.00 range and growing.

Yesterday as Brooklyn was doing homework at 4:10

she yells "mom the secret sound is on"

I go into her room

and decide I will try calling

(remember I don't usually play late in the day)

Dial once....busy

Redial....busy

Redial....busy

Redial....RING!!

Seriously!! Brooklyn and I are ecstatic.

Here is my chance to make my guess.

Which I feel really strongly about.

"Hello, B98.7 you are my 16th caller"

"TRY AGAIN"

URGH! URGH!

He was after the 20th caller!!

After years of listening to this game...

I FINALLY get my phone to ring

and...

I am 4 callers off!

Seriously?!?!

I just know my guess is correct...

I will persevere and keep trying...

Someday I will get a chance to guess...

Hopefully, it is a time I do indeed know the correct sound.

"GLEE"

It's a craze!!

A teenage craze!!

Although I am not a teenager

I admit I have joined the throngs

and I do watch this craziness.

I have been drawn in by the teenagers,

those who live in and those who just visit my house.

It is slightly inappropriate at times...

I'm not ganna lie. :)

However, the music is awesome.

Often times they sing remakes of popular 80's songs.

I was a teen in the 80's right?

So it makes sense that these songs appeal to me.

"Can't Stop Believing" is my ring tone.

-Sigh-

The season comes to an end next week.

Probably a good thing.

We can all have a pause from this craziness.

Any of you "Glee" fans?

Any of you admit it?

Just wonderin'

Movie Madness

Finally, something to blog about besides hospitals.

Friday night was the last of my birthday groups 40th b-days.

So it was dinner and a movie.

I wasn't going to go because I had just brought Ben home a few hours earlier

but my loving husband ordered me out of the house for a break.

It was a blast!!

We saw "The Proposal"

I LOVED IT!!!

LOVED IT!! LOVED IT!!

I was actually sad when it was over.

I now want to take Bailee to see it...

Buy it for my chick flick collection.

Watch it repeatedly

I love this time of year because so many movies come out.

Next on the list of course...Transformers 2.

I love going to the movies...

with the hubby

the children

girlfriends

anyone really

but never alone.

That has always seemed so sad to me.

So give me your opinion,

did you LOVE IT as much as me?

Check it out and let me know.

IF you need a movie partner for this particular show

I am always available for a repeat. :)

P.S. and by the way...

Ben is doing much better. Our ward is having a special fast for him this coming Sunday.

Idol

I have found myself addicted to American Idol.
I have often wondered about the stupid craziness all these years, never having watched.
Then this year I randomly watch one episode a few months ago and BAM...
Hooked.
I really like it.
Simon of course is my favorite. He is after all the Voice of Reason.
And to be honest he usually calls it right on.
Man can these three men still competing sing.
Adam I'm afraid sings the best.
Not really my type of music, but the best voice in my opinion.
Not a favored opinion I am finding out.
We will see....

Things with Ben remain about the same.
Still to much output from his NG tube to consider pulling it.
Until this happens NO FOOD or WATER by mouth.
His intestines are still sleeping.
Soon they will wake and things will progress faster.
Patience and prayers.
That's what we tell ourselves.
Meanwhile he is having a miserable bout of allergies.
Sneezing and an 8-10 inch incision don't mix.
I continue with my daily dose of Primary Childrens.
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. :)

Reality T.V.

I am not a huge T.V. watcher. Really, I only watch like 3 shows.

The ones I don't miss, meaning DVR/Tivo whichever makes sense to you.

- The Bachelor/Bachelorette
I know this is ridiculous. But I love it. Sadly Brooklyn watches it faithfully with me.
I don't let her watch if it gets Slinky. Finale next week....He better choose the right girl!

- The Amazing Race
What more can I say. This is a Sunday night ritual for the whole family. We love it!
It is Amazing! ;)

- Survivor
I have watched Survivor off and on for like ever. I love it...then I get sick of it...
skip a season...and back at it the next. It's a love hate relationship I have.

So you might be wondering the point of this whole post?!

This week I felt compelled to watch an episode of American Idol. I can honestly say I have NEVER seen one single episode.

I succumbed to the pressure and watched.

My thoughts:
Some really good voices.
Some really terrible voices.
Some entertainers.
Some bombs.
Paula always talked like she was on drugs. Is she?
Don't like the new girl, whoever she is.
Love Simon. Does this make me some kind of traitor?
Can't see what all the hype is about. Maybe if I follow a whole season I'll be hooked.

Verdict: I might just have to watch the whole season. See how the Utah girl does as she is the step niece of a friend of mine.

So apparently I only watch Reality T.V. This seems wrong somehow. I might have to add a sitcom or drama. Any recommendations?