Bit of a Roundup, Ya'll

Thoughts on Current Events.

Let's get the serious stuff out of the way first...

For the past few days, Trayvon Martin has dominated my newscasts. I actually heard about the story a few weeks ago, and wondered if it was going to catch on... because it is THAT MESSED UP. Trayvon was the 17 year old in Florida gunned down by a neighborhood watch volunteer. Look, it's one thing to use a gun to defend your family and property. I'm all for that. But to look for someone out of place, armed with only candy in his pockets, that weighs 100 pounds lighter and is just a kid... it really disturbs me. I'm glad people are talking about this, and giving it the attention it deserves. I'm praying for justice for Trayvon.

So what else are people talking about these days? KONY 2012 is so last week, but it's still around. Gotta say, I didn't have the patience or time to watch the whole video, but I at least know the context. Child soldiers... not good. Let's raise awareness. But the organization that put this video out? I'm hearing some fishy stuff. I read one article that I thought was awesome, and I so wish I had the link. But basically, it said if you want to help kids not become soldiers in Africa, donate to organizations that build schools and give kids an education.

So are any of these Republican candidates gonna budge? I feel like I've done nothing but write the same story for the past few weeks. Mitt Romney wins! But no one else will drop out! Why? Seriously... are they going to hang in there until the Republican Convention? Because that's MONTHS away! Let's face it, Santorum is the only one with a chance against Romney at this point, so Gingrich and Paul should save themselves some embarrassment and dignity. I've really tried to like Rick Santorum... just in case. He seems like a decent guy. But he leans way too far to the right when it comes to women's issues, at least in my opinion. And to me... women's health issues like birth control shouldn't be a political thing. Let's not go back to the 50's, alright?

Let's go on to some more depressing news... like March Madness.

My Runnin' Rebels just keep breaking my heart. They do SO GOOD at home... but just don't stand a chance on the road! We went to some games this season, and watched others at B-Dubs. It's been a mostly great seasons... but there were some moments that just crushed my little scarlet and gray spirit. But what I'll remember most?

The Fatheads!!! There's "Mozilla", which quickly became a fan favorite. Two of my anchors loved the fatheads so much, they got someone to make fatheads of them to bring to the games! I wish "The Rebellion" (crazy fanatic student section) existed while I went to UNLV, I totally would have been all into that.

Let's talk about The Bachelor...So since I read Reality Steve, I knew Courtney was the big winner and all for months. Part of me hopes she really isn't that awful and the editors in the back room just had too much fun. I can't imagine being either Ben or Courtney and watching the show back, that just had to be painful. But you know, I think the other girls were too good for him, so maybe these two crazy kids deserve each other.

So now that The Bachelor is over, I can give more time and attention to American Idol! Come on folks, don't have time to follow more than one ridiculous reality show at a time! In all fairness though, I work for a FOX station, so American Idol is kind of our baby.

MUCH better group of contestants this year than in the past few. I haven't been this interested in following the show since Kris Allen and Adam Lambert's season. So far, I like Colton, Jessica, and Hollie sometimes.
But Judd and I have decided this guy is our American Idol!

We LOVE Philip Phillips! His name might be ridiculous... but his talent isn't! This week was especially awesome, seeing him stick to his guns rather than listen to Diddy and Tommy Hilfiger (seriously?). Wear gray and play the guitar all you want Philip X 2. It's working!

And here on the home front... we do have some exciting news, but I'm waiting on a few things before I announce it. I'll give you a hint though.

It's NOT a pregnancy announcement (sorry).

But it DOES have to do with babies!

Details later...

Painful Lesson learned in Norco

This past weekend, we went to Skyhoundz Disc Dogathon in Norco, CA. But before I get into that story, I have to set the scene. Norco's other name is "Horse Town, USA". They have dirt instead of cement for sidewalks, and hitching posts outside stores. And practically every other business is horse themed or related. I felt like such a tourist taking this picture...

So anyway, we're in Norco. There were a bunch of competitors, all with really talented dogs. I wasn't planning on doing a Freestyle routine (basically a dance/Disc throwing show set to music) because I thought the one I have been working on needed more time. But I got peer-pressured into it (haha), so I thought, "what the heck?"

Judd was handling our second favorite dog ever, Nel, for this event. He didn't know Nel's owners had signed her up to do Freestyle, so he just went with it. Turned out pretty good!

I should of been like Judd and just went with it. But then I started watching all these crazy intense routines, done by Disc champions. I got really intimidated, so I was trying to think of ways to make my routine stand out. This "bright idea" hit me... how about I try running into a flip, and toss the Frisbee midway? It looked really cool in my head, even though I haven't done anything like that in a couple years.

At least I had the sense to try it out before I was set to go on. Because that's when I landed really bad on my neck!

I seriously thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room, it was THAT painful. I couldn't move my head for a good few hours. Needless to say, I was out of this tournament.

In a strange twist of events, our friend Casey's dog hurt his leg before he was set to go on. So he didn't have a dog, and my dog didn't have a handler. It was meant to be. I threw Bindi out there, and hopes she could work with whatever Casey had in mind.

And it worked, for the most part! Bindi was kind of confused since she didn't know the routine, but at least she looked good out there!

This is how I spent the next several hours. Seriously, I had no idea this picture was being taken, but I sure look pathetic in it!

This dog always got a smile out of me though! Gus the Great Dane is seriously the coolest. And he can catch a Frisbee.

Eventually though, I decided as long as I didn't move my head, I could participate. I played in all the other Disc games. This is one where two people had to toss the frisbee as many times as they could in one minute. Family Christmas card?

Judd ended up placing second with Nel in one of the events! I'm so proud of him, he beat out a lot of Frisbee champs. And he's super proud of his plaque!

So I learned a) It's good to be ambitious, but not because you're intimidated. My dog can do these crazy flips that most dogs can't do. If I had just let her do that for a minute instead of *me flipping, it would have been a better crowd pleaser anyway!

b) I need to keep my body in better shape if I ever want to attempt that again. I used to be able to do that rolling flip just fine! Just one more reason why I should up my exercise, and Bindi's too.

Here's the link to Bindi's performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvrUsxB7UgQ&context=C4cd9983ADvjVQa1PpcFOUOnG7jdQm0J7ejO3DGwzfWlPw--jCvvs=

So I have a few weeks before we do it all again! This time though, I'll be better prepared with a routine that works for Bindi and I.