Super Bowl, Obesity, and Reading.

Hey kids- I slacked all weekend and didn't even post anything. Lame, I know. But I'm back. I'm sure that many people watched the Super Bowl over the weekend. And this is where my rant begins.

Daily RANT:
OK, if you're going to have the Super Bowl on your channel, you might want to make sure that the picture quality isn't crap!!! NBC had a weird feedback from sound and a picture that was like watching TV in the 80's. Way to blow it NBC. It was like this for the entire game. You'd think they'd try their hardest to fix this problem, but nooooo we had to watch the entire Super Bowl in the crappiest picture quality out of any channels on TV. NBC you suck. Along with CNN, who on inauguration day completely underestimated how many people would be utilizing their site to see the inauguration (because most of us were at work) and I couldn't even get on to see it, thankfully the BBC had a feed that worked (funny since they are WORLDWIDE and NOT EVEN AN AMERICAN CHANNEL).
I pretty much think NBC blew it this year. I also thought the commercials were disappointing. I mean, you'd think they would have just been amazing since they are supposed to be attracting people to their products in this horrible economy. You know who didn't advertise during the Super Bowl? McDonalds. I didn't see them. I also didn't see any banks, or other restaurants in general. I know it's expensive, but seriously? Not even one ad? I was shocked.
Speaking of McDonalds, we ate there yesterday while running errands. I was incredibly disappointed. The fries were super salty. My bf's quarter pounder had a splash of mustard and a lone slice of pickle. Weak. I don't even know what I'm complaining for, it's not like you ever feel good after eating there. I always feel like a big pile of dog crap afterwards, which is why it is a rare occurrence (maybe once a month at most).
My other rant is that when you go to Walmart, do you not find it annoying that people who weigh about 400 pounds ride around on scooters in there and then you watch them stand up off of the Scooter to reach the chocolates or chips on the top shelf?? WTF!!!! I mean, my ass could stand to lose a few (which is why I am starting back at the gym and going to stick to it) but I do not need to ride around on a scooter because it's so big I can't walk. I just think that America has a serious situation when this is happening. And they take up the whole aisle!!! I mean, I have absolutely no sympathy for them. At all. I get angry when you see someone who is grossly obese on TV talking about how rough life is for them and the discrimination they face then you watch them consume more in one meal at a fast food joint than you would in a week. Seriously? I wonder why people think you're a disgusting pig. You obviously brought it on yourself if you think a meal at McDonald's is 5 cheeseburgers, 2 large fries, a large soda, and 20 Chicken McNuggets. Sick. Now I know why I'm a little chubby. I drink too much beer, I eat junk, and I don't work out nearly enough. I am hoping that eating better and working out will do the trick. If it doesn't seem to be doing a whole hell of a lot, then I need to cut out some beer (I know what you're thinking- ha, Dee cutting beer from her diet, that's a good one). At least I sit and try to figure out how to get myself into shape. So today's thought is, put down the ho ho, pick up the banana, and get yourself to the nearest treadmill. Sidewalks, escalators, and airplane seats will thank you.

RAVE
Today's rave of the day is actually (and quite ironically) about food. The first food item is the Chicken Pizziola sub from Subway! Yummy. And it's a 5 dollar footlong. 2nd... Mac and Cheese!! My favorite comfort food, and I had some this weekend. What a yummy meal. I only eat it once and a while, since we tend to cook good hearty homemade meals daily. I also made homemade beef stew this weekend. It turned out great... I love my crockpot!!!
Funny how my rave is much shorter than my rant....

So on to book reading.....

I'm still working on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, which is becoming really really intense and I am mad that work is interfering with my reading time. It is one of the better books I've read in a long time. The mystery is a pretty dark story involving murder and some gruesome connections to other horrific murders. I will give the full review hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday on it. I'm hopefully going to start The Yiddish Policemen's Union soon or The Other Queen, which both are at home and haven't yet been touched. So I've got lots of reading ahead of me.

I am almost done with my first sweater (crocheting that is). I have one sleeve left!!! I'm excited, this is my first sweater and it turned out pretty good thus far. I am working on a sweater for my goddaughter as well, it's a cute pink one... it's about halfway done. I'm using a pattern from one of my new crochet books: Positively Crochet!

I made a pretty sweet hat this weekend too that will be for sale on Etsy. So keep your eyes peeled.

Until next time,

~D.