Treymistphah

Today we are having a 13th birthday party for my son who turns 13 on Monday. Wow.. time really flies. I still remember finding out I was pregnant, and here we are almost 14 years later. Amazing.

The party is being thrown at our local BBQ place that has pretty much watched him grow up. They love that kid almost as much as I do.

On Trey's 12th birthday this discussion happened:
"Mom, can we have a Bah Mitzvah when I turn 13?"
"Nope. We aren't Jewish."
"Can we have a Treymistpha then? I'm Treyish."

How could I say no to that? So we have put together our own little party.

I bought Trey some Dr Who gifts, Lana got him a video game he wanted, Mom got him an amazing Buddha, and I think his dad got him a moving Vader bank. I know it isn't all about the gifts but come on, gifts are awesome.

Trey picked out a cake with a mustache on it. He said that's "A manly cake."

I'll share pics when I have some.

Early morning incoherent ramblings

I can't sleep. All I can think about is how the essential plot twist to the novel I have spent four years on is ruined because I just read that exact twist (plus so much more that's alike) in another novel! I am just so sad. I can't tell hardly anyone because they are all going to be reading that novel. They know my novel already so they will probably see that other story plot twist coming a mile away like I did. Once they read it maybe I can cry on their shoulder. Until then I wait silently so as not to ruin their reading experience. But I'm sad. So so so so so sad. Takka City...what do I do? I can't see a way around that twist. That twist is everything. I'm feeling devastated and defeated.

50 Shades of Grey, or as I like to call it, 50 Shades of Abuse.

I understand not all writers are Hemingway or Rowling. I get that. I am not blogging to trash the writing style, horrible as it may be. And I know authors are not obligated to be morally upstanding. But there is also a level of blatant irresponsibility as a writer and EL James found that level.

The man, Christian Grey is absolutely 100% not okay. What terrifies me is how many women think he is romantic. There is NOTHING romantic about the way he treats Ana.

The media also plays up this book and I can't help but wonder if this is not neglect on their part. They call it "hot", "racy" and a slew of other adjectives. DO THEY KNOW WHAT THIS BOOK IS ABOUT?!

I am publicly on record as saying Edward Cullen is a bad example of how to treat a woman - I tell you this, he is far better than Christian. I am on record as saying Bella is a horrible excuse for a woman.. Ana makes Bella look strong and smart. Yep, you read it here folks, I now say Bella and Edward are not the worst couple I have read about.

I would like to note that I am not mad about Christian being into BDSM. More power to you, we all have our kinks, right? If he wants to spank his lover, spank away! I won't ever be mad if she is in agreement.. ... But I am mad that he blows up her phone for not calling him when he thought she should. Pushy incessant needy demands is NOT ROMANTIC! I am mad that he keeps showing up EVERYWHERE she is. Stalking is NOT ROMANTIC! I am super duper pissed that he threatens her constantly when she says something he doesn't like. Threatening someone is NOT ROMANTIC!

I suppose the appeal of the book is the sex they have because a lot of people have not been exposed to that world. Okay, cool, you can like the sex parts of the book.. but I swear I do NOT understand how Christian is considered romantic AT ALL!

I promise you if that bastard was the last man on Earth I would be alone (well maybe some lusty Sundays here and there, but after that he has got to GO and never speak to me until the next lusty Sunday 3 months from now.)

I honestly think I wouldn't be so fired up about this if I didn't see people saying how amazing and romantic Christian is. I saw something on Pinterest that read "Men say they wish women came with a manual. Here you go." and it was a picture of 50 Shades. I nearly died. Another read "I keep hoping my boyfriend will find my book and go Christian Grey on me." Which part? The obsessive jealousy when another guy talks to you?  The part where he receives your breakup letter and shows up at your house to screw you into taking him back even though you JUST SAID you were done with him?

I know people come with baggage. I get that. I understand that. And I know that nobody is perfect.. but Christian Grey is just... ...

How about this.. if you think he is romantic read this article in the link I am posting. It will take you less than 3 minutes. Please. Just..read it.

Stay safe,
DJ

Star Trek: The Next Generation 25th Anniversary Event

Why yes, yes I am going to this!

Star Trek: The Next Generation 25th Anniversary Event

The Amazing Spiderman

I have been a fan of Spiderman for … more years than I want to confess (The birthdays seem to come so quickly lately!)… and I have watched the movies nervously. Toby did a good job with the script he was given.. 

Andrew Garfield NAILED the role and the script was brilliant. With those two things combined it was damn perfect. I mean seriously I am blown the eff away. 

I could say so much about this movie.. so much.. but I feel like that takes away from it. It is THAT GOOD.

If you hated the Toby franchise, see the Andrew franchise. If you loved the Toby franchise, still see the Andrew franchise.