About the Author – My Name is Joy and I love ‘Urban Cowboy’

In fact, it’s one of my Top 5 movies of all time.  C’mon, you know you love it too!  Don’t try to act like you don’t know what movie I’m talking about – John Travolta and Debra Winger hanging out at the local honky tonk, riding mechanical bulls.  A quick marriage, and a quick separation.  Hooking up with ex-cons in the trailer behind the bar.  Winning a bull riding competition and the inevitable fight for the girl at the end.  You’ve gotta love it in all it’s sappy country corniness, you’ve just got to.  (And you even get to see the handsome John T. get his butt kicked in a fight early on in the proceedings too!)  I think I’ll trot this one out just in time for Valentines day.  Everyone get your guy (or gal) and treat yourself to an old fashioned romance this year!

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Edited: February 3rd, 2010

About the Author – My Name is Joy and I watch ‘Idol’

Yes my faithful friends, it is true.  I’m letting the cat out of the bag – I am an avid follower of ‘American Idol’.  Now, in my defense let me just say that I have tried to kick this habit.  I’ve watched Idol since it’s second season and I swear, for the past 3 seasons or so I’ve said I wasn’t gonna do this again next year.  And when I said it, I meant it.  But then, every January they start playing those oh so inspirational commercials where everyone from farmhands to fashion models get a chance to realize their lifelong dream – with the old familiar music, and I feel like ‘How can I be out of the loop?’  and I end up watching again.  Last year I said, well now that Paula’s not coming back this is really it, I’m going to leave show to the hardcore fans and move on to freedom on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, until I realized – I’m one of those hardcore fans too!  Geez, what’s a gal to do?  Sooo, I’m following along this year once again.  But I tell ya what, this is my last year watching American Idol.  It really is.  I promise.  I think.  I hope so.  Well, we’ll just have to see!

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Edited: January 15th, 2010

About The Author – My Name is Joy and I’m a Bookaholic

Yes, my loyal readers – I am a confirmed bookworm.  Always have been, always will be I suspect.  While all my friends are watching the latest and greatest in sitcoms and reality TV, I’ve got my nose buried deep in my latest literary addiction.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ll take a break every now and then for the Food Network, or anything that vaguely resembles a football game, but given the choice, usually I’d rather be readin’.  Now that I mention it, that does present a quandry – If I had to make a choice between Books or Football which would I choose?  Hmmm, couldn’t give up either one of them, so I’ll watch the game and read the book during the commercials!  (Actually, I do this rather frequently and then complain that people are talking too loud during the commercials!) 

My current favorites are historical romances by Diana Gabaldon, Phillippa Gregory, and Allison Weir.  Any other heavy readers out there (sounds kinda pervy doesn’t it?) What are you guys reading right now?

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Edited: December 22nd, 2009

Workouts are Wack!

Okay, that’s not true, but geez… you mean people are supposed to do this practically every day for the rest of your life in order to stay healthy?  And in addition, you’re supposed to eat moderately too?  So what you’re telling me is that I can do aerobics every day, resistance training 3 days a week, and I still can’t eat whatever the hell I want?  Hmmph… what the heck is my motivation here then, may I ask?  Now don’t get me wrong, sometimes working out can be fun (I don’t do the gym thing – I prefer to sweat myself to death in the privacy of my own home) and I certainly have my favorite routines (currently the Turbo Jam Series has me hooked) but it just seems like at some point my goal should be obtained, and I won’t have to do this anymore!  Unfortunately, I know that’s not gonna happen, soooo, I’m off to get in some exercise – Have a great weekend!

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Edited: July 31st, 2009