Now in a mini

I giggle at this commercial every time I see it. I love the expression on the employer's face and the fact that the interviewee has no idea. I'm pretty sure that the interviewee is talking about how he pays attention to detail, which is obviously not true, since he is at an interview with a big talking stain on his shirt.

The other part I like about this commercial is the new ending with the little man voice saying "now in a mini."

I heard a story once that the voice that says "SEGA" was actually that of a production assistant that said it off the cuff after a long day of other people who were being paid to say it, couldn't say it right. That production assistant is now being paid every time a SEGA commercial is played. (I'm sure that is paying much better than the PA job....just an assumption.)

Here I am

I haven't posted in a while, and I don't have any commercials to talk about presently. I just wanted to stop by and let you all (all two of you) know that I'm sitting at my desk listening to Jack Johnson with my shoes off. This is the life!

Now only if was in a hammock on a beach instead of at my cubicle. One step at a time right?

Pepper in some fun-ny

It's been awhile. I know. I'm sorry to have kept all my fans waiting. 

But the new job is going GREAT! (said like Tony the tiger) 

And I'm trying to be a good employee and not post on my blog at work.

Anyways, this commercial made me laugh out loud (that's lol for the kids).

Normally I don't really enjoy the Chili's commercial. I could take them or leave

them. But this one got my attention. I guess I really like the slap stick stuff.

I'm disappointed that the food took up the majority of the commercial though.

They should have gone back to the people in the conference room eating Chili's

take out or something.

What to Wear

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Dharma Communications

I start a new job on Monday. This is a serious job that requires serious attire. I've been trying to start a new wardrobe for awhile now. But I just don't feel like what I have will suffice. I have an added effort because I have a large tattoo (that I love, but maybe regret the placement) on my upper arm, so I have to make sure that it isn't visable in my serious business attire.

I've become addicted to the store NY & Company for their quality and great prices/sales. But I wouldn't mind trying out other stores. Does any one have any suggestions? Department stores make my brain hurt so I'm looking more for a smallish store with decent prices.

I like the look of the stuff in J Crew but that seems to be out of my budget as well.

I wouldn't mind being put on the show What Not To Wear if I could get a new wardrobe! I wouldn't take it as an insult if someone nominated me! Oh what I could do with $5,000!

(once again I suppose this isn't really a post about a commercial, even though I am calling attention to NY & Co.)

Getting Fit!

Wii Fit that is!

I have to give some air time to this commercial because one of my aunts was the art director for it. It's pretty freaking cool if I say so myself!

The music is great, the angles are amazing, and it does a great job at showing all the different things that can be done playing the game. It's not just a yoga board! My aunt got to try it out while filming the commercial and she said that while you're playing you don't really realize all the muscles you are using. But the next day you can totally feel it.

Boyfriend came home with it last night! I'm very excited to go home and get set up with my Wii trainer! I think this will be great. It's like having a trainer come to your house as much as you want, but you only have to pay for him once!

Calling All Bloggers

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Just a Slice

I need more west coast based blogs to read! I find that my rss reader dies down about 3 pm every day, and I'm sorry, but I get bored (aka lazy) towards the end of the day. I need to be kept occupied with other people's lives!

If any one has any suggestions please feel free to clue me in. They don't have to be California based either. Anything in the Pacific Time Zone will work just fine. Heck I'd even read about people in Hawaii!

Better Late Than Never

The networks replay this commercial for military holidays year round, but every time it makes me tear up. No matter how we feel about the military actions around the world, we have to give thanks to those that are sacrificing their everyday lives to serve our country.

I casually watched the first season of Army Wives and I think a strong theme was that the women are married to the Army first and their husbands second. And that is the life that they choose to live.

A friend of mine, A. is an Air Force wife. Her husband B. was deployed to Iraq with the Army around two years ago and was there for a year. Right before B left A gave birth to their 2nd child. So he missed a lot, first steps, first words, first Christmas. But when B came home A got a group of friends and family together to welcome him home at the airport.

B came out in his fatigues and A hugged him and cried and cried and cried. Then they brought the kids over and B started to cry, holding his daughter for the first time in a year, while his son was wrapped around his leg. When he stepped away an older man that was coming out of the gate came over to shake B's hand and thanked him. There was even an Asian tourist that was filming the whole thing with his camera phone.

It was an honor to be a part of that.

Blog Ad

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Eye of Einstein

Once again, this isn't a blog about a commercial but Boyfriend requested that I give this guy some press.

It is a hilarious "review" of the Sex in the City movie.

Now don't get me wrong, I liked it, but I can totally see where this guy is coming from.

When my gaggle of girls went to get in line to enter the theater I didn't think the line we were in could be right because there were way too many guys in it. But I guess where I live there are a lot of guys that "spontaneously grew a uterus" (you'll get it when you read the post).

Snicker Snicker

Now most of the Snickers commercials I could give or take, but this one caught my eye! I was playing the Sims (which normally takes all my concentration) with the tv on and that commercial made me stop (well, pause) what I was doing and watch. And then I laughed so hard!

It was the combination of the strange characters calling the Robin Hood character "unusual" and the Robin Hood guy riding away on a vespa type thing.

I'm not so sure that it makes me want a snickers, but it definitely got my attention!

Side note: I just realized that this is one of three (if not more) posts about candy. Does that mean that I like candy? Are there more candy ads than other types? Or are candy ads just better than all the rest?

Hanky Panky

Thanks right, I'm talking about lingerie! I'm doing a commercial of my own for this one!

I love these panties! I feel sexy putting them on. I feel sexy wearing them. And I feel sexy taking them off *wink wink*. They come in one size fits all, which is amazing. They are fashionable, comfortable and seriously do not dig into your hips so even less panty lines & muffin top! What woman wouldn't love that?

They are a little pricey but if you can grab a bunch on sale or at a discount store, just do it! You'll love em!

Melts in Your Mouth

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Eob

Once again I can't find the video of the commercial that is to be my topic. So you all will have to use your imagination.

It is one of M&M's new commercials for their M&M inside you campaign. A big purple M&M is in the laundry mat and her contact flies out. She holds her big gloved hand over her eye and says "nobody move, my contact just came out." and an actual human sitting nearby reading, points and says "is that it?" She doesn't even look up from her book because the M&M contact is that big! The M&M grabs the contact and pops it back in just as her other one pops out and she does the same routine and the lady points without looking up once again.

I think it's hilarious! M&M is doing well at joining the rest of us in the 2000s. Although in my opinion M&M shouldn't have to do too much marketing because they will always be a staple in my diet. But I suppose the kids these days have so much to choose from that they need some brightly colored talking candy to convince them to purchase.

This commercial came up in conversation this past weekend. (I told you that I'm that girl that talks about commercials like everyone watches tv as much as I do, and not just stuff recorded on DVR either.) Everyone laughed after my reenactment. I'm not sure if the credit should go to the advertising company for the idea or to me for my performance.

I'll vote for the latter.

Only time will tell

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bulldog1

It's only 9:30 and I'm already bored at work. I've read all my blogs and even researched a masters program I'm strongly considering applying for.

What's a girl to do for seven more hours?

Just for the Love

Call me a hippy tree-hugger, but my dream car has been a Subaru since I could drive. Someday it will come true. There is just something about those cars and the people that make them that sings my tune.

I especially like this commercial because it shows the culture of the people that purchase Subaru vehicles. Those things last forever so it's hard not to get attached, I'm sure. And you just know that car is going to enjoy it's resting place!

Being Creative

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Kaishin

I was just reading an article about the trash that illegal immigrants leave behind during their trek across the border. The local communities are using their resources to gather it up and throw it away only to have more trash add up the next month.

The thing is that some of this stuff isn't exactly trash. It is family pictures, clothing, back packs, bibles, etc. that the people never intended on letting go of. But the trek gets hard and they have to start letting go of the things that were so precious to them.

The article even said that the groups find around 4,000 water bottles.

I say that instead of just throwing all that stuff away they should donate the usable clothes, books, back packs and stuff. And they could totally recycle the water bottles that are left behind. I'm sure the communities could even make a profit if they are that many water bottles lying around.

The pictures could be used as historical data eventually too, like at Ellis Island. Or a database could be set up so that the people could get their mementos back. I don't know I'm just brain storming here.

Sometimes you have to turn that frown upside down, especially if the issue is as complicated as illegal immigrants.

Not Fun

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ParanoidMonk

Yesterday my family found out that my grandma has colon cancer. We will find out how bad it is on Friday but just the thought makes me sad. She's in her late 80's and she's had a full life. She raised five children, blossomed in a church community, directed a pre-school, baptized me in her kitchen sink, traveled all over the world and touched so many lives! To be honest I think she wanted to leave this earth shortly after my grandpa died.

I had a feeling that this would be the year that I would loose her but it still doesn't make it feel very good. I have so many heart warming memories because of her. I could have months and months more with her, but I'm going to cherish every minute of her!

Sweetness of life

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Neva Spell Photography

This blog is really going to be my own advertisement for Powell's Sweet Shoppe in Belmont Shore (Long Beach). The shop just opened this past weekend and I have to say they did a wonderful job of keeping the small town specialty feel. The minute I went in I felt all giddy, and I hadn't even had any sugar yet.

They have a big screen in the back of the shop playing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which has always been a favorite of mine. The wide variety of candy is amazing! Just like the ad says, there are things in there that you haven't seen in ages!



I really hope that the hype of the store doesn't die down. There were people of all ages in there just loving everything they had. This place should be a staple in any small community!

I got jelly bellies for boyfriend and some chocolate for myself. One of the bars was some quality dark chocolate with Earl Gray tea in it! I can't wait for my mom and sister to try it (we're all tea drinkers).

I can't say enough good things about this store. It's a great idea!

Thrive

I've been trying to find another commercial that sparks my interest and I don't know if the DVR is slowing me down or if commercials kinda stink right now.

This one is a little older but still very good:



I could have found the actual commercial but the boy is just too cute on the Ellen show. Looks like he's put on a few pounds though, doesn't he? Just kidding, I'm sure he's a growing boy and has just been drinking a lot of milk.

Anyways, I like the commercial because it calls attention to the little habits that we make while we are young and haunt us the rest of our lives.

I especially enjoy the clip of him playing video games while his dog looks longingly at him. I happen to be addicted to the computer game The Sims and my dog knows exactly how that commercial dog feels. But lucky for him my computer recently took a dump and I've had plenty of time to pay attention to Mr. Spikers!

And now a word from a fellow blogger

If you look over to the right you will find my list of favorite blogs. The one written by the dad is one of my top favs and the following is written by him.

~"I think this world is perfect...": Random Frozen Plug, For Bees~

I trust his judgement and had to at least give the ice cream a try. I did a lengthy search and finally found it and I have to say, it is quite enjoyable. Boyfriend almost ate the whole pint himself, but I wouldn't have that. It's a nice soft vanilla flavor with just a hint of honey. But oddlly enough when you're eating it the feeling in your mouth is like when you eat honey. I don't know if that makes sense, but every one must try it.

It is official

"Conor Oberst is sad"
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I want a mac...unfortunately the Sims2 isn't compatible.

Shalom

Well Passover started yesterday, and although I am not Jewish I have great respect for those that are and in honor of their holiday here is a clip of a show instead of a commercial



Rabbi Shmuley is great! And his name is fun to say.

Where I work there is a temple near by so I get to see all the Jewish people walking by in their finest Jewish attire. Their kids are adorable as well!

Shalom to all!

Shipments

This commercial has to be one of my absolute favorites. It makes me laugh so hard each and every time I see it. Not only because it shines the light on how geographically stupid some Americans are these days, but just the way the guy falls and then reaches up to grab some more of the map. Oh wow, the best!



And once again you know exactly what the commercial is for. Fedex is expanding their shipping capabilities.

In other news this is my plan for when I get home from work:

1) Feed Spike (my adorable seven year old English bulldog)
2) Start laundry (if I want clean panties to wear tomorrow, had to wear the grannies today because I am so lazy)
3) Poop walk Spike
4) Drop off Spike at home and go speed walking (Spike does not get the idea of speed walking because he has to pee on absolutely everything and he would probably pass out less than 1/2 way through the walk and I'd then be doing 50 lbs weight lift walking)
5) Make dinner for myself since Boyfriend will be working late once again. (I hate tax season)

And on another note:

me: I think that you should write a daily blog on blogger about whatever (sports or music probably)and i think if you were committed to it and making it good you could get recognition for it

Boyfriend: i dont know if i could do that daily there are days when nothing happens

me: ok weekly then

Boyfriend: weekly maybe

me: lol jinx that's how things get started these days....it's kind of the american idol show for writers little guys writing and one person notices and then a crowd does and then one of those people in the crowd is a publisher or whatever and wants to sponsor your ride to stardom

Boyfriend: you mean a myspace blog or separate blog?

me: seperate blog myspace is for rookies
blogger/blogspot

Boyfriend: ok

me: yea!!!!!!!!!!! my boyfriend is going to be famous!

Boyfriend: well lets not shop for red carpet dresses yet babe...

I just thought that convo was funny and well written. Sorry I left some of our gayness in there to make you all vomit a little.

Brainwashing

After long thought I've decided that this blog's theme is going to be around tv commercials. Oddly enough in the day and age of tivo and dvr I still love good commercials. This may have something to do with some of my family members being involved in the advertising industry and seeing the creativity and art that goes into making good commercials.

I'm that girl at the party that says "You know that commercial that has such and such and does the thing." And of course no one else knows what I'm talking about. But thanks to sites such as youtube.com I can share the commercials that are worth while.

The commercial that is dignified enough to get mentioned first is the new WAMU commercial promoting their Whoo Hoo campaign. It isn't on YouTube.com yet so you'll have to use your imagination. He walks in and talks to the attendant about how his account was over drawn and she says no to worry because he has a savings account with them. And he starts to imagine being worry free and he's on the floor in some type of furry sweat suit and he looks up and there is a puppy with a sign saying "whoo hoo" around his neck. It pans out and there are puppies every where and the man is just giggling!

I loved it! It automatically made me think of my best friend K because she always says that she wants a puppy farm. She would walk outside and all the puppies would run to her! Oh how she wishes she could have been in that commercial.

See that is what a commercial is supposed to do, get your attention and make you remember it. I even remembered what it was advertising.

More of my favorites are to come!

I had a light bulb moment just now. Every once in a while I'll think about how it seems that the rate of cheating in relationships has gone up. I don't know if it is actually true. I haven't done any statistical studies or anything but for the purpose of my light bulb moment I'm going to say that it has.

My thought is now that people cheat because they have few other interests or hobbies that they are passionate about. Now I believe that this could be discredited because a lot of different types of people cheat.

One story comes to mind. A friend's boyfriend was going out of the country for several weeks and one of her coworkers said that it was basically unavoidable that he was going to cheat on her while she was away. Yea......

So this leads me to think, why would sex with someone besides your partner be the first thing on your mind when you are in a new country with all the sites to see, food to eat and culture to enjoy? And then why would it be your first thought when you're at home when you could read a good book, watch a good movie, make delicious food, enjoy the outdoors, go out with friends, shop, etc etc.

Maybe that's just me and my strong moral character :) but people need to get some hobbies!

I really want a new digital camera. I have an older clunky one that takes way to long in between pics and uses AA batteries. Even though I can recharge them you take one pic and all the juice is gone. Also when i leave the camera in my purse the nob on the top turns and it turns on depleting the battery completely.

This is the one I would really like. The newest blog I'm reading has pictures from the camera and they are amazing!

Even though no one reads this blog. Maybe someone will buy it for me :)

Dust in the Wind

This song will forever remind me of the movie Old School!

"you're my boy Blue!"

Sick Sense

First off, I search "sick" on photobucket.com and the majority made me almost puke all over my keyboard. For this post you will have to use your own imagination.

Anyways, this weekend boyfriend and I went to an early St. Patrick's day party. I was pumped to wear my cute green shirt. And I had made green rice krispie treats that I really just wanted to eat all by myself.

We get there, we chat, I make some drinks, we eat and then people start really showing up. The house starts to get packed, the music gets louder, as do the voices. Then one of boyfriend's friends who just got his wisdom teeth out starts to bleed, and my face gets hot and my belly turns. I make a quick exit and get some air.

With no place to sit a large group of us are standing in the kitchen, some leaning against the stove. The smell of gas starts to get stronger and stronger. We inform the owner of the house who experiments and finds out with a quick small explosion that one of the burners is leaking. The gas is turned off.

Mind you I'm still feeling a little queasy. Then people want to talk and I really can't think of any interesting things to say because I'm trying to concentrate on not puking. I inform boyfriend and he tends to my needs and says that we can leave at any time. Ten minutes later I throw in the towel and we leave.

I find out today that we left at just the right time because one of the kitchen folk soon puked all over and drama was created by one of the more attention seeking friends.

I had plenty of fun laying in bed in my new pjs (gotta love target!) watching a movie and being taken care of by boyfriend.

Keeping Busy

I've been reading several blogs today and they all mention writing blogs at work. I don't know if it's just the position of my computer screen that makes me weary doing this or my staunch work ethic but I just don't think I could do this all day a couple of times a week.

Most of my creative thoughts occur while I'm at work. Even though I tell myself "oh write about that later" I just forget/get lazy when I get home.

The other thing that I notice when I read other people's blogs is that single people seem to have a hell of a lot more interesting things to write about! Not to say that I don't enjoy my life just the way it is, but I don't think the world wants to hear about how I washed my dog and made dinner for my boyfriend this past weekend.

Maybe it's just that I can relate to all those crazy single stories and they hold a special place in my heart.

Are we there yet?

I'm sure I am feeling the same thing that many people around my age are feeling. Overwhelmed is a good word. When I was younger I could always picture myself when I was old, like gray haired and wrinkled old, but I never even imagined what my life would be like in the middle.

This is weird for someone like me who LOVES to plan, just ask the boyfriend. So now that I'm here mid twenties, I don't have a clue about what I should be doing. I'm working trying to make a career out of what ever I do. But nothing seems to fit.

Again when I was young I really wanted to be a writer. I even have a series of stories that I was so proud of and imagined getting them published and having an editor and deadlines and all that. I could really see myself doing that. But who has the time?

When I'm trying to pay down debt, pay the bills, take care of my English bulldog Spike, be a good girlfriend, sister, daughter, and friend. I know, I know, excuses all of them.

If I really wanted to be a writer I should put my effort in and just do the best I can. Maybe one day...

I might get more detailed later, but I'm feeling guilty since I should be working.