Yes, I saw it last night. Changed my mind about plans to see it multiple times between work and arriving at the theater. But it was all for not, because when I arrived at 6:15, Finding Nemo was sold out until 9:30. So, I saw it at 9:30.

It's great! There were a few scenes that might frighten small children. I think this is probably the darkest of the Pixar movies. But it's still very funny, and often combines the tense scenes with humor. Dory, the blue fish, is by far my favorite character. She's a laugh riot. The set up and story telling feels like Toy Story 2, a character kidnapped and the scenes switch between that character's adventures and the adventures of the people trying to rescue him. But otherwise, things are brand new.

The movie is visually stunning as well. I can't get over how real the underwater world looked. They still don't quite have human's right, but it's a stylized look and it works.

I do think that they've finally not topped their last picture for sure enjoyment, in my mind at least. But considering they topped their last picture ever since Toy Story, that's pretty impressive. And I definitely loved it. 5 out of 5 stars.

No outtakes. Yet. The last two movies they've added them after a month or so. But they do have some crazy stuff going on during the credits, so it's worth sticking around to watch.

Don't walk. Don't run. Swim to see this movie this weekend!

So, what have I been up to this week? Not much.

I was home both Tuesday and Wednesday nights because I wasn't planning to go to Bible Study Thursday night. It's amazing how much reading you can get done when you actually sit down and read. :) Of course, I was watching stuff, too. I'm wishing I didn't have TV Land. I'd have far fewer things to watch right now. :) Anyway, stayed up much later then I had intended to Wednesday night cause I got caught up in the 3rd Alias prequel novel. The last part reminded me so much of Ten Little Indians, complete with a great twist at the end.

Thursday, I was supposed to get together with a couple friends from Santa Rosa who were on their way through town and go out to dinner. They called me at noon to tell me that they were ahead of schedule, would be through town before I got off work, and therefore were going to keep going. So I went to Bible study. But since I hadn't gone to practice, I didn't bring my guitar. :) It was interesting watching the group up there without me. I will definitely give them major points for starting a song a capella and being in the right key. Trust me, that wouldn't happen for me. I'd be a tiny bit up or down. Anyway, the Durons were with the Christian school seniors in Hawaii and it was also the night of the jr. high sports awards banquet, so we had two guys and all three of the male staff members were there. We decided to walk to the shopping center around the corner, so I got my Quizno's sandwich earlier then normal. Kinda fun to hang out for a change.

Got home and Mike Lovell stopped by for a few minutes. He's leaving town and heading to Hume Lake to work this summer and then moving to Sacramento. We'll see if that actually comes to be, he changes his mind so often.

They painted the apartment Thursday, and squashed half my plants. Two definitely look like they'll recover, but we'll see what they did to them today. Hadn't quite finished last night.

Took my car in to the dealer about the AC again today. It was hardly putting anything out when it was so hot Monday and Tuesday. They say it's working fine and I should just recirculate the air instead of trying to draw in fresh air when it's that hot. Don't remember having this much trouble before, but I'll give it a try. I feel a little foolish, but feel better knowing that it's not going to be a bigger problem again. Wish it hadn't cost me the money, however.

Pete and I didn't swim at all this week, cause he got sick. But I did work out twice this week. My arms always feel a little sore when I leave, but an hour later, they feel fine. Even when I add lots of extra weight like I did today.

Marcus is gone for the weekend, so the wild, drunken party's at my place.

Actually, tonight, I think I'm going to head out and watch Finding Nemo. I have been looking forward to this movie for months, and I'm not sure when I'll get to see it if I don't go tonight. Tomorrow, I'm planning trips to the Reagan Library and Mysteries to Die For. Should be a fun but busy weekend.

Quiz day once again at RRfSSC. starting with the dinner edition of Mary's Tuesday Two.

1. What is the most embarrassing thing you have ever done in a public restaurant?
I’ll have to go with a stray straw cover going into a neighbor’s food as well. Fortunately, my parents also still blow off the covers, so I don’t get in trouble for the accidental stray paper.

2. What did you have, or are planning to have, for dinner today?
I don’t know. I’m getting together with friends who are coming through from out of town, and we haven’t decided where we’re eating yet. Boring answer, isn’t it?

And now, for today's Thursday Threesome, brought to us this week by your grammar and The Back Porch. (And not to be stolen by Susansuth this week because she cheated and didn't wait for me to put mine up.)

Onesome: Ain't- There's a lot of slang floating around out there. Some of it has even found its way into the dictionary. Is there any one word that you find more annoying than others? That you just wish would fall off the face of the planet, never to be heard again?
Ain’t. I was horrified when I learned it had made the dictionary. Fortunately, Word doesn’t seem to recognize it.

Twosome: It- It's/Its, they're/their/there. Just a few of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language. So the question is, when you blog, do you worry about grammar, punctuation and spelling? If you notice a typo do you go back and edit? Or do you shrug it off because everyone makes typos?
If I notice a typo, I’ll go back and correct it. Every so often, I’ll run something through Word first. But most of the time, I’m just lazy and don’t worry about it. Which is really bad with how bad I am at typos and misspellings and stuff like that.

Threesome: Purty?- Purty/pretty, crick/creek, warsh/wash. All common pronunciations, whether they sound pretty or not. And one is mispronounced. What's one commonly mispronounced word that just drives you nuts?
Harriss/Harass. Absolutely drives me up a wall when it’s not pronounced properly.

What a weekend.

Friday, I stayed home. Watched, and laughed at, America's Funniest Home Videos. That show really cracks me up. Unfortunately, both hours were reruns, because their challenge America segment was one I could have gotten excited about. It was to do something funny with your hair. Now, I don't have video of what I've done in the past, but why should I let a little thing like that stop me? Unfortunately, the deadline seems to be over, so I won't be submitting anything anyway.

Started on laundry about 10 PM. And it worked perfectly to keep me awake until Donald got in around 2 AM. Especially since I forgot to start one of the dryers and had to go back over and start it again. I may have found a new time to do laundry, too. It was completely empty.

Saturday was fun. Donald and I jammed on our guitars for about an hour and a half before he and Heather left for a wedding. Then, that evening, I met up with them and Stephen and Natalie and Pete at a park for a picnic. Afterward, we got out some frisbees. And one point, we have three frisbees being thrown around and four people catching. Yes, it was wild. Unfortunately, I tried to twist my ankle. It seems ok, but my leg further up has been sore ever since. Feeling it's best today, but I'm still trying to take it easy on it.

Sunday and Monday were pretty much down days. Went to church and talked to my family, but that was about it. Tried to get something going yesterday, but everyone had plans. (As if I was surprised.) I was about to go out of my mind, but I finally sat myself down to work on editting Jennie's book. Got through four chapters and suddenly wasn't bored anymore. Read some in my own book, and suddenly I was down to the last 100 pages there as well. Why couldn't I have tried that hours before?

I should mention that the weather cooled way down. It was in the 70's with foggy mornings. Now, I see it's back up to high 90's. Just in time for me to sit in my office and not head out to the beach and enjoy it. Man!

I did buy some impatiens to plant by the front door this weekend as well. If my neighbors are any indication, they'll look great in about a month. Marcus hasn't said anything yet. We'll see if and or when he notices. Ironically, found out today that they're going to be painting our part of the complex later in the week. Should have waited a week, I guess.

Now, I'm down to the last 25 pages of said book, and believe me, I'll be finishing tonight. Along with watching the return of Dog Eat Dog on NBC. I'm pathetic.

In the health department, the bump on my finger from the bug bite of some kind is going way down. It’ll clear up on its own no problem. However, my right eye is bright red! And how it got that way is a little embarrassing.

I was eating salad on Wednesday night. A piece of lettuce was caught behind another piece of lettuce, and when it came loose, it flung some salad dressing that hit me right in the eye. It was irritated yesterday, but today it’s just red. Today, everyone is commenting on it, yesterday, no one said anything to me.

Pete and I got to swim at lunch time yesterday. While he says I was keeping up with him better then last year, we were both pretty out of breath when we finished. Need to get in shape.

So Congress has passed another tax cut, which makes me happy. However, here’s my question. Why set up a tax cut with provisions that expire? I mean, either you cut taxes or you don’t. Don’t be wishy-washy about it. Is it any wonder that people are so confused by tax law?

Wednesday night, I show up at Moss’s for practice. And there’s another family from church there. So we go into one of the kid’s rooms. First chance we’ve had to practice without TV distraction, even if it was in a much smaller room.

Things went well last night worship wise. But Becky and I were the only staff there at 7, when we split between jr. high and high school. So I’m trying to lead the Bible study with the 3 guys, basically flying by the seat of my pants since I really didn’t prepare anything. And the guys are being as disruptive and distractive as always. Seth and Kurt both showed up late, and commented on it. So I talked to them afterward. Seems like I need to figure out a way to get the kids to settle down again, because both of them said they can get the kids to behave. Of course, part of it is that the kids like them. They never want to be in my small group. Really need to pray hard about that aspect of my ministry.

So, I’ve been working out at lunch time on a regular basis in the weight room. Usually, when I leave, my muscles feel tight and a little sore. But by the time I leave work, they feel fine. Is this at all normal? I have noticed a little difference, so I think I’m going something.

Right now, I have very little and sketchy at best plans for the weekend. While recently, I’ve been shouting with glee that I have nothing specific going on, this weekend, I’m depressed by that fact. I want to do something fun! I think it’s because it’s a three day weekend and I always want to spend a three day weekend doing fun stuff.

Donald is coming down and staying with me. Heather’s moving home this weekend, so he’s helping her pack up and then they’ll be leaving Sunday afternoon. The worst part of the whole thing is, he’s not coming in until 1:30 AM tonight. I have to figure out some way to stay up that late. Last night, I was ready to hit the hay at 9.

Anyway, after they leave, I really have nothing planned. At some point this weekend, I need to spend some time critiquing Jennie’s book for her, which should make her very happy. I only have 7 chapters that I haven’t really look at.

Obviously, I’m not sure when or if I’ll be around this weekend, so if I’m not around, have a great three days everyone.

Today is survey day. Starting with Mary's Tuesday Two. (On Thursday. When else would I do it?)

1. What is an expression that you find yourself using all the time?
“With friends like these….” “Don’t confuse me with the facts.” I know there are others but I sure can’t think of them right now.

2. What did you wear today? And I want details! *g*
Pull over shirt with buttons. Green paisley pattern. Black jeans, white low cut socks and black Reeboks. And that’s all the details you’ll get. :)

And now, today's Thursday Threesome, brought to us by childhood nursery rhymes and The Back Porch.

Onesome: Rain, rain- Some people love rainy days every once in a while. Are you one of them? Do they make you want to curl up in bed with a good book or going walking through the mist? Or would you rather it just go away?
I love rain. In the winter. In fact, I’ve been complaining that we haven’t gotten enough rain recently. Rain makes we want to curl up with a good book after a walk in the rain.

Twosome: Go away- If you could go away to just one place, where would you go and why?
Right now, Hawaii. The seniors at Santa Clarita Christian are about to head over with the Durons as chaperones. And Other Seth is talking about wanting to go since we went last year, and it makes me want to go.

Threesome: Come back another day- What's the one place you've been to that you would like to go back to another time?
I’ve been whining about wanting to go to Hendy Woods State Park for years. I miss camping in the redwoods. And my family’s going next weekend, too.

Something bit me! And I've got the bump on my middle finger to prove it. Now, when would something have bitten me there? That's what I really want to know.

So, last night, I leave to go shopping with four specific items in mind. I find the new Nichole Nordeman CD just fine, then head over to the Disney store. Do they have any of the three DVD's I'm looking for? Of course not! Head over to Best Buy, and get 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, but they don't have The Love Bug or The Rescuers either. Now where do I look?

And I'm getting very frustrated with my bank. The ATM at the branch on my side of town has been down three of the last four times I've tried to get cash. And since it's after work, when the bank's closed, that creates a problem.

I'm sick of cliffhangers!!!! Once again this year, I'm feeling like if one more show I like ends with a cliffhanger, I'm going to scream. Which means, I'll be screaming Thursday night when I watch tonight's Enterprise. That will have a cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers. Yet last night, someone tried to kill Palmer in the last minute of 24. And we have to wait all summer to find out he lived. I'm just curious when the new season will pick up again. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. At least I'll have Amazing Race 4 to distract me this summer.

Hot weather has arrived! It was in the 90's today. You should hear the natives complain about the opressive heat. Someone was claiming that it was over 100. That would be bad, but I sure haven't seen any proof of it anywhere other then rumor. Although I notice my weather guy has managed to get his shirt off again. :)

You know you have self-control when you are reading at lunch time, end a chapter with the villian saying to the hero "And that's why you must die." and you put your book down and come back into work. Helps that I've read the book before, but it's been years and I don't really remember what Ricky does to get out of this mess.

I've got to start making notes on what I want to blog about, cause I sure don't remember now. :)

Inspite of the warm weather, didn't get to swim today because Pete forgot to look for and bring his stuff. Man, it would have been great, too. I was really looking forward to it.

I was a good boy this afternoon and, when the office sent someone to Dairy Queen for a mid-afternoon snack, didn't get anything. Maybe I really will loose a little weight this summer.

Signed up for ultimate frisbee Summer league again. Really should start running seriously so I'm in shape when it starts next month.

Could I be any more random today?

I certainly had fun this weekend. Other Seth and I went camping Saturday night. Yep, I was out of town for just 18 hours, but it was great. We left after Seth got off work on Saturday, which meant in the afternoon. Drove out to Ventura. The place we were aiming for was full, but we headed another 15 miles north and got the last tent spot they had. Spent the night, then came back in time for Sunday school Sunday morning. Which meant having to get up very early. For me anyway. Seth got to sleep in until 6, but I had to get up early at 6. :) And we got to use my new lantern (only a little) and the hot dog roasters I bought for this trip.

The weather has steadily gotten hotter. Had to run the AC a few times at home. But it's about time. After all, it is May. Talking to someone today who thought that we shouldn't have hot weather yet. Come on. Especially since we're only talking 80's. In another few weeks. 80's will seem cold.

Why is it I take forever to read the first half of a book, then finish it in a day or two? Did it again with Maid for Murder. Over all, I wasn't that impressed with the book. I'm curious to read the next, but it won't be as a hardcover. In fact, if I can get it from the library, even better.

Had a SNYF last night, and I finally got to use the new song books we created months ago. Yet no one commented on them or requested any of the news songs that I'd put in. HMPH!! :) Jon and D Rob were there. They had come to church since Chips was speaking in the evening service, and they came to both youth activities. It was good to see them again, especially Jon, who has been attending seminary in Chicago since they both graduated last year.

Tonight, it's all about talking to my family and trying to get somewhere on stuff around the house before I start in on season finales on TV. I have a reviewing goal that I want to reach this week, and part of that means watching the season 2 Bab 5 commentaries tonight and tomorrow night. Fortunately, there are only two of them. (And my 300th review did indeed show up on Saturday. YEAH!)

Frankly, not a whole lot to say today. The weather is wonderful. It's finally reached 80 (should have been there for more then a day in April) and they're saying it should stay like this for the next week and a half. If it stayed like this year round, I certainly wouldn't complain.

One thing I am going to complain about again is Amazon. They haven't posted any new reviews since Tuesday, and I have three waiting in the wings. Normally, this wouldn't be that big a deal, but I'm waiting for them to appear because that will give me 300 reviews at Amazon. Yep, that's a lot. And I've already written 68 this year. If I keep on with the pace I've been going, I should hit 400 before the year is up. When I think about it this way, it's no wonder my rank has steadily climbed all year.

I also need to complain about how I was lead astray last night. I'd heard a rumor that they were planning to kill off one of the CSI team on the season finale last night. And TV Guide confirmed the story, but didn't know who. So, I spent the entire episode waiting for someone to bite the bullet, literally. And it never happened! Now I'm going to have to watch the show again when it's on again so I can actually enjoy it. If I hadn't been waiting to see who died, I'm sure I would have thought it was a great episode.

Think that's all for today. Have a great weekend, everyone.