"Castro appears on TV, rips U.S."

That's the headline on CNN this morning. Here's the link: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/12/cuba.castro.appearance/index.html?video=true&hpt=T2

I just had to share my first reaction. When I read that headline, I actually said out loud, "of course he does." That made me realize I've said that to a lot of headlines lately. Wondering I'm being cynical? Or just fed up with negativity in the world.
Here are some other recent examples of headlines where I said, "of course ___ did"...or "of course ___ is", "duh", "riiight"...or "well, yeah...". You can decide if it's just that I'm cynical - or perhaps that they speak for themselves and are no longer surprising.


"Palin move draws attack"

"NAACP to condemn Tea Party racism"

"Consumer Reports nixes iPhone 4"

"Flip flops bad for feet"

"Swiss set Polanski free"

"7 year old boat driver kills mom"

"Judge finds gay marriage ban unconstitutional"

"Oyster population decimated by oil"

"Man blows hand off in fireworks accident"

(all headlines from cnn.com)

Okay, that was my randomness for the day. Sometimes I wonder.... :)

Changes

I'm just realizing that I've been making all sorts of changes lately. Wondering if it has to do with turning 30 last December? I don't feel much different, but maybe there's something underlying that pushing me to move forward. That's a plus of getting a little older, I suppose.

Let's see...what have I changed in the last 6 months? New haircut & color, new cat, new paint in one room, new curtains in 2 rooms, occasionally try to eat better, started a blog, stopped biting my fingernails, and now I've hired a personal trainer. Trying to lose 10 lbs.

I guess that's one pitfall of getting a little older, actually. I used to not have to *try* to do anything regarding my weight. haha! Then suddenly I realized one day that I'd gained 10 lbs. I haven't been particularly *trying* to lose it, either. I'd sorta just given up and didn't really care. But then I realized that I should care. It doesn't make any sense to burn up in the summertime simply because I won't wear shorts for fear someone will see my legs. It also doesn't make sense because I think the older we get, the more apt we are to gain a few as our metabolisms slow. I figured I needed to get back to point A to try to head it all off at the pass. We'll see how that goes... I hate that I actually have to TRY and get in shape. I'm not a big fan of physical exertion. I know, surprise, surprise, right? I also don't like spending my free time doing something I'd rather not do (i.e. the gym). But for now, I'll do it anyway...and maybe after I lose a few pounds, it'll give the motivation I need to continue.

But for now I'll just be here, unable to fully extend my limbs. My trainer hates me I think.

Kids are funny

So I'm not around kids much. Not because I try, but that's just the way it works out. So when I am around them, they never cease to amaze me. Or at least crack me up.

This weekend, one of the hubby's friends came over to the 4th of July cookout we were at. She brought her 3 beautiful, smart little girls. The oldest didn't want much to do with me, but the 3 year old and the 4 year old were glued to me.

They wanted to see a room in the house that had a shut door. I took them in. They asked about everything. "Why is this room messy?", they asked. "Because the boy who lives in here is messy, I guess.", I replied. "Why does he have so many DVDs?" "Um, I guess he likes watching movies."

And then the best part...

"What are THOSE?", they asked, pointing at the collection hanging high on the wall.

"Oh, those are swords that he collects"

"What does he do with them?"

"Nothing, I think he just likes them"

"But does he cut people's heads off?"

I am speechless for a moment. Then I finally spit out, "Um, no honey, he wouldn't do that. That's a terrible thing for someone to do."

"Well, what if someone comes and cuts his head off first"

So I debate internally for a moment. "Well, I suppose if someone came in and cut off his head, then maybe he'd cut theirs off too." I immediately regret my response.

"Well, what if a vampire comes in?"

I'm going to redeem myself. "Honey, there are no such things as vampires. Besides, where did you hear about vampires? Did you watch Twilight?"

"yes, we watched it at my dad's house. There are such things as vampires. They drink your blood. But Twilight was stupid. They don't even drink blood."

"um. Let's go in the other room."

I wasn't sure how much further I should be taking this conversation with a 3 year old.

I have laughed for 2 days thinking back on that. Ah, kids! And people wonder why I don't have any. I have no idea if I should have answered in those ways. I hope I didn't scar her for life talking about those swords!