Overrated, Underrated

• MICHAEL PHELPS SMOKIN' A DOOBIE: Overrated
  Ok, I think in life we are all entitled to make a few mistakes. We're human. It's bound to happen and we all sin every single day of our lives. I just feel bad for Michael in the fact that he is being just ripped apart by the media for what he's done. If it was anyone else in the world, they wouldn't get the attention he's getting. BUT it sorta is his own bad for doing this to himself. He knows he's in the spotlight and any little mistake can cost him his career, reputation and millions of dollars! I do have to agree with Kellogg's for not renewing their contract with him because they want to uphold a positive image. I was undecided on this topic for a while, but I think we should cut the boy some slack. How bad must he be feeling right now?


• TWITTER: Overrated
  I know a few of my friends do this so I'm sorry if I make you feel bad! :) I just don't get it. Why would you want to tell everyone that you're at the grocery store or in the midst of giving birth (one celebrity did this). I know some people may want to know if you're traveling or a loved one is having surgery and you want to know important updates, but if you're commenting on everyday happenings, it's just plain silly.


• STIMULUS BILL: Overrated
  Ok so all my topics are overrated - I'm really not a negative person! :) I would think every American can agree with me on this one. Sure, I'd love a big fat check right now, but is it really what America needs to get back on our feet? Maybe I'd think it was underrated if I had lost my job and was in desperate need of money like so many people out there right now. I should really count my blessings, and believe me, I certainly do. I just don't think this is the answer. I am definitely not the most political person out there so my opinions are not supported by any facts or a wealth of knowledge on the subject, but isn't the purpose of this to boost the economy? I just think everyone is either going to pay off outstanding bills so they don't lose their house or car. Or they'll hoard it all in savings. That's probably what we're going to do. Any opinions on the subject?

Underrated, Overrated

1. Super Bowl XLII: Underrated
   Of course I am a little bitter because the Panthers aren't in the Super Bowl this year, but I do love the Super Bowl and all the hype that goes along with it! It doesn't matter to me who is in it, but I always like to pull for the underdog and not jump on the bandwagon (ahem, Steelers). Chris thinks the Steelers are going to pulverize (did I spell that right) the Cardinals, but I have a soft spot for Kurt Warner. He's so old but so cute - he needs to win! On the flipside, I do love all the commercials and half-time. I think I watch it mostly for those instead of the game.


2. End of the season sales: Underrated
   I mean, who can say this is overrated! Really? I am always pumped and so proud of myself when I am able to find a really good deal, then check out only to find out that it's an additional 50% off! I went by Old Navy this week and got a 10 pack of white socks for Ethan (of course) for $4.50 (that's 45 cents per pair for you math whizzes) and a really cute hat for $1.50! I could have definitely shopped for a lot more for him, and possibly myself, but I was in a bit of a time crunch, so I just grabbed what I saw that I liked. I love these sales!


3. Octuplets: Overrated
   Not that I'm judging, but what single mom in their right mind would want to put 8 embryos in during an in-vitro procedure, while they already have 6 kids! I just don't understand that at all! I know there are people who want big families, but in my opinion, this is just over the top. Maybe, MAYBE, spreading them out over 8 years would be OK, but 8 babies at one time! Wow - God bless her and I hope she gets a lot of help, and prayers!

Underrated, Overrated

1. SNUGGIES: Underrated
   If you haven't heard of these things yet, you've gotta click here to see the advertisement! It's hilarious, and yet so inventive! It's basically a fleece blanket with sleeves and as weird as it seems, it's brilliant! Bandy on the Matt and Ramona show called it a "backwards robe", which is funny because that's exactly what it is. But so cool! Coming from someone that is always cold in my house no matter what the temperature, I love this invention because I can cover up but still have full use of my hands without having to become uncovered! Anyone know where I can get them in a store???
2. PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION: Underrated
   I think it's very interesting and exciting at the same time! Even if we don't really support the new president and even if we didn't vote for him, I think it's just so exciting! Of course, everyone has been making such a big deal about Michelle Obama's inauguration ball dress, and being one who LOVES to watch Golden Globes and Oscars just for the dresses, I am anxious to see what she will be wearing. Sad huh? I'm not as interested in the history of it, just the dress! After all, that is all that's important in life right? hee hee
3. ICY COLD FREEZING WEATHER: Overrated
   I HATE cold weather and certainly do not want to be out in it. At any chance I get, I run to the closest warm place as quickly as possible. Most people would say they hate hot weather because there's only so much you can take off but you can layer up with cold. I can't layer up enough! I just feel for those people in Alaska with the temperatures as low as -60! -60!! I would be so miserable NO one would want to be around me!

Underrated, Overrated

I know it's not Friday, but I don't really have a lot of things to talk about at this point so I thought I'd throw my U/O in early! Here's a special New Years' Eve edition!

• CHAMPAGNE: Totally underrated

I LOVE Champange! I love the bubbles, the taste, the way it makes me feel festive when I'm drinking it, and I love flute glasses! I honestly like any reason to drink champange but I really like it at New Years or at a wedding. I have these really cool flutes that I got from Pier One back in the days when I used to work there and those really make it a lot of fun.

• RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR AT 12 AM: Overrated

This makes me sound incredibly old, but I just can't stay up that late! Maybe as the years have moved on I've realized this more and more. When I was younger the thrill of staying up until that clock chimed in at 12 AM was so exciting, but now I'm just like, "I'll see 2009 when I wake up"! I know - I'm a big party pooper! Tonight though, we are going to stay up and do it right! Right Amanda and Jamie?

• TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR'S FEAST: Overrated

Collard greens and cabbage and sauerkraut , oh gross! Some of the other foods like pork roast and mashed potatoes I can deal with. So that's that.