Empress Sassy

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 31

I’m a little behind in viewing this 2004 Oscar winning movie, however I can see why this was a winner. It’s real. That’s the best way to describe this movie. Some movies have real moments, but the cool thing about this movie is that the entire movie is real and it could happen to anyone watching the movie; and probably has. Why is it appealing? That’s the thing, it’s real and it draws you in because of the raw emotions of each character and how they deal with real life. Paul Giamatti is great and I’m not even a big fan. He made me laugh out loud several times. Thomas Haden Church is pretty good at being a mixture of an asshole and a guy mixed up with emotions of getting married. I bet a lot of guys could relate to how he feels in this movie. It’s strange, you know what he does is wrong in the movie, yet because it’s so true to live and real, it’s hard to hate him for doing it. Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh play great roles as the co-star females and their emotions are honest and again, real. I recommend this movie for everyone if you haven’t seen it yet. 4 Stars ****, A+ in my book!

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 30

I heard on the radio this morning that companies in Chicago are building smoke house facilities for their smokers due to the smoking bans in their cities. Some companies are spending up to $100,000 on these buildings with heaters, ash trays and heated seats. One company did away with a 3% raise so they could build these smoke facilities!
Now, might I just say that if my company did away with my raise to build some jacked up smoke facility I would hit the roof. Some companies in Louisville are beginning to build them and there were phone calls this morning on my radio show. One lady called in and actually said, “Yes, I would forego my raise to have the smoking hut because I freeze in the winter.” Ok, but what about in the Spring when it’s warm and you need an increase in your pay to afford more items for yourself or to pay your bills? Are these people just idiots?
My favorite lady was the one that called in and said, “I’d like to have a place built for the non-smokers that might be called a sunshine hut where we can take OUR breaks and get out of the office two or three times a day and have a place to escape.” It was great and OF COURSE all the smokers started calling in to bash her comments.
Now, I’m not bashing smokers, I don’t care if you smoke or not, but she made a good point, if a place was built for non-smokers you have to admit there would be talk wouldn’t there? And, would the smokers want to hang out in both places? That was brought up too! It’s just an ugly topic I guess. It was on the show for my entire drive.
My only grievance is that if you would forego your raise to have a little plastic house built so you can smoke, I think you “might” have a problem and you “might” want to think about your priorities in life. Smoking hut vs. financial gain in life? Come on people – get a grip.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 29

Beginning February 1st and continuing through February 14th my blog will be dedicated to LOVE. Why? Well it’s that time of year, Valentine’s Day, the time of Cupid, love, time to show those we love just how much we love them. I’m going to take the first 14 days of February to research love, find trivia, talk to people, and just spew out as much information as I can about LOVE. Hopefully at the end of my journey we’ll all just be a little smarter and a little more “in love” with LOVE.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 29

Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else!
The trouble with life is, you’re half way through it before you realize it’s a ‘do it yourself’ thing.
It’s only premarital sex if you’re going to get married
Learning from your mistakes is wise; learning from the mistakes of others is wiser
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 29

What makes a good conversation? This is obviously something we will all answer differently, however I will now of course give my thoughts. I’m a Gemini and for those of you that know me I’m a fast thinker, pretty quick witted, analytical, creative, and always up on current events in most of the areas of the world. My friend Jacob is a good conversationalist. When we talk it’s a constant flow of words, never a dull moment, and no lulls in the conversation unless we happen to be tired. I also have a few girlfriends at work that can keep me entertained with their banter and wit. However, unfortunately there are those less fortunate that have not been given the gift of gab. Have you met them? The ones that bore you out of your mind and you wonder if when alone if they bore themselves? It’s as if you want to teach them how to have a good conversation, but how do you do this without being rude. Here are the different types of conversationalists:

The Repeater: Have you met this person? The one that tells you the same stories over and over each and every time you talk to them until you find yourself actually finishing their sentences for them. Why? Is it because they forget? Are they bored? Why? Shoot me now!

The Pauser: This is the person that while talking is preoccupied with other things and just sort of stalls while talking, or they are trying to think of what they are trying to say. All the while, you actually know what they want to say and you SO want to assist so you can move the conversation along. However, this just confuses them and prolongs the conversation even more.

Pretend Scholar: This is the person that pretends to know something about a subject matter when they really have no idea about anything you’re referring to just so they can be apart of the conversation. Don’t do this. Just listen and state that you aren’t up on this topic and try to learn. Don’t pretend to know the subject matter – you look like an idiot.

The Particular: This is the person that says this, “Well we went to the movie on Friday, or no was it Saturday, well maybe it was Friday, well it might have been Saturday because I don’t think it was after work, but it could have been Friday because I can’t really remember, yes, I think it was Friday. Well anyway, we went to the 2:00 movie, or was it 3:00, well I think it was 2:00, but it might have been 3:00, I know it was past 1:00 because I didn’t leave the house until 12:30. Have you met this person? I know one in particular. It makes me crazy!

The Polite One: This is the person that is just so polite all the time. “How was your day”, “I hope your day is great”, “I hope your night is great”, “I hope your weekend is great”. This is mostly a pet peeve when it’s a guy that I’m talking to and he is just “too nice” Blah.

Loud Talker: This is the person that feels the need to talk REALLY LOUD all the time to express themselves when there is really no need to do so. To laugh loud, talk loud, just be loud for what I assume to just get themselves out there for attention. I can’t take it.

No matter what you crave in a conversation you may have other pet peeves but these are mine.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 28

My friends made fun of me today when they saw how I ate my M&M(s). I always eat the colors that I like the least first; leaving my favorite colors for last. I eat them in the following order: brown, orange, green, yellow, red and then blue. What can I say it’s just my thing.

When I eat Chex Mix I tend to eat the items by categories. It just seems the thing to do for some reason. I don’t however, eat one item on my plate at a time, I have a sister that does this and although it would drive me crazy, it works for her.

I don’t like my food to touch, I don’t see the need for anything to lap over on top of each other, but hey if you want it to - go for it. I also eat pizza with a fork most of the time because it’s less messy and I get grief for that too. I think everyone has oddities, and I say the more power to you. You should enjoy your food just the way you want it.

Unique is good!

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 28

For those of you that have read my blog you know that I’m 40. No big deal except I’m trying to date. Dating at 40 has just become some what of an educational process for me, as well a comic relief for some of my family and friends.
I remember dating in my earlier days, the excitement, the feeling of butterflies in my stomach when you would meet someone new, the happiness of a new relationship, the whirlwind of romance in general. OK people, I’m 40 things have changed.
First of all, where have all the real men gone? Yes, I said it and I’m sure I’m going to have hurt feelings, but Oh My God, men these days are just filled with feelings, and whining and emotions, God I can’t take it. I have become overridden with feelings to act like a man! I have tried some of the dating sights and I’m amazed at the bio(s) that are written by men. Now, not all or bad, some I have to give credit because they are witty, real written, good grammar and in general you’d like to meet them just because of what they have placed verbally on their page. Now then, the rest…………I love the “I love to take long walks, share my thoughts, walks on the beach (do people actually take walks on the beach?), meander through life with my partner”. I give up, can we just say what we want, seriously. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could type the HONEST PERSONAL AD OF OUR DREAMS? If you’ve seen the Seinfield Episod where Jerry and Elaine try to mix their friendship and relationship together, I swear that is the best personal ad ever!
SWF, looking for SWM – I’m looking for a guy to hang out with, a real guy, one who enjoys sports, outdoor activities, games, movies, dinner, etc. (the basics), one who wants to hang out but knows when to go home (sleeping over is optional and can be discussed). Let’s get real sometimes we want to be alone and sometimes we don’t. Kids, we have them but I don’t think we need to throw ourselves into each others lives right up front until we know this will work. All it does is confuse the kids and if it doesn’t work who get’s hurt? Yes, the kids. Why can’t we just date for a while and casually, eventually blend in both our kids? What is the hurry? Family events are optional and can be discussed as they come up. It would be nice to attend a few here and there, but all events are not mandatory. Again, schedules are hectic enough so we can’t be expected to attend all. Personal space is needed by both parties, this is not a serious relationship that I’m looking for up front, let’s just hang out and see where it’s going, when I want time alone, give it to me. The same will be reciprocated for you. Emails and phone calls should be limited to what is comfortable to both parties, let’s not drive each other crazy!
Is that so bad, it’s honest isn’t it? I’m just saying…………..but here is the thing, if you typed that you would be just slammed for being rude. Instead we put the typical, blah, blah, blah stuff and then we don’t get what we want. I try to explain what I need and each guy tells me OK, but I swear two dates into it, they start up with the serious issues of me not giving enough and all it does is make me run the other way. Granted I’m different, but the serious relationships just don’t work out for me these days. At 40, I’m settled, they are settled and I’m not looking to get married right now so where do you go when things get “serious”? There is no place TO go so why not just enjoy each other for a while? I don’t get the rush at our age. Again, maybe I’ve already had “the one” (sorry for the reference Jacob) and maybe until the next White Knight comes along I just won’t “see it” but I am just looking to date.
Why is it so hard to JUST DATE?

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 28

This was a very cute movie and I recommend it for anyone that just wants a good night at home with a good, clean cute, family fun movie. Steve Carell is just funny and he pulls off the Moses character to a tee. Morgan Freeman is back as God and as always, does an award winning job at playing the Big Man. Steve does a great job interacting with the animals and of course anytime you put animals in a movie it’s just funny. I laughed out loud several times during the middle of the movie. The end isn’t exactly climactic, but hey, it’s still cute. All in all, I’d still give it an A rating. It’s just a good movie.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 25

We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. For my grandchildren, I’d like better.
I’d really like for them to know about hand me down clothes and homemade ice cream and leftover meat loaf sandwiches. I really would.
I hope you learn humility by being humiliated, and that you learn honesty by being cheated.
I hope you learn to make your own bed and mow the lawn and wash the car.
And I really hope nobody gives you a brand new car when you are sixteen.
It will be good if at least one time you can see puppies born and your old dog put to sleep.
I hope you get a black eye fighting for something you believe in.
I hope you have to share a bedroom with your younger brother/sister. And it’s all right if you have to draw a line down the middle of the room, but when he wants to crawl under the covers with you because he’s scared, I hope you let him.
When you want to see a movie and your little brother/sister wants to tag along, I hope you’ll let him/her.
I hope you have to walk uphill to school with your friends and that you live in a town where you can do it safely.
On rainy days when you have to catch a ride, I hope you don’t ask your driver to drop you two blocks away so you won’t be seen riding with someone as uncool as your Mom.
If you want a slingshot, I hope your Dad teaches you how to make one instead of buying one.
I hope you learn to dig in the dirt and read books.
When you learn to use computers, I hope you also learn to add and subtract in your head.
I hope you get teased by your friends when you have your first crush on a boy\girl, and when you talk back to your mother that you learn what ivory soap tastes like.
May you skin your knee climbing a mountain, burn your hand on a stove and stick your tongue on a frozen flagpole.
I don’t care if you try a beer once, but I hope you don’t like it.. And if a friend offers you dope or a joint, I hope you realize he is not your friend.
I sure hope you make time to sit on a porch with your Grandma/Grandpa and go fishing with your Uncle.
May you feel sorrow at a funeral and joy during the Holidays.
I hope your mother punishes you when you throw a baseball through your neighbor’s window and that she hugs you and kisses you at Hannukah/Christmas time when you give her a plaster mold of your hand.
These things I wish for you - tough times and disappointment, hard work and happiness. To me, it’s the only way to appreciate life.
Written with a pen. Sealed with a kiss. I’m here for you. And if I die before you do, I’ll go to heaven and wait for you and remember we secure our friends, not by accepting favors, but by doing them.

posted by EmpressSassy on Jan 25

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