Wii Fit =] November 17, 2009

I am sure that most of you know what a Wii is... But for those of you that have never heard of one of these gaming systems I will fill you in on a little Wii history...

The Nintendo Wii was released to the general public on November 19, 2006. It was the new way to game. It was an instant hit in the gaming world. It was so popular and Wii was sold out for a long time. They only released 1.8 million Wii's per month. Stores were not able to keep these systems on the shelves.

Personally I am not a gamer but I enjoy playing some games on Wii. I personally do not have a Wii but my cousins do. They also own the Wii Fit. Wii Fit is a great game that is a great way to stay in shape. It is the one time that you can actually say that you are working out while playing a video game. According to Wikipedia, Wii Fit is the second best selling video game in history! That says something about what the American public is looking for in gaming today. Owning a gym membership can get pricey. When you have a Wii Fit your living room can become you gym. You are playing a game and getting a workout all at the same time! It is amazing to see where the Wii has taken gaming and it will be interesting to see where it is headed in the future!

CMA Awards =] November 11, 2009

The CMA's are a night to honor country music's best musicians. The award show was started 43 years ago and is still a night that many country music lovers get very excited about. It is designed to award the country stars for all of their hard work throughout the year. We all vote for who we think is most deserving for the different awards. It is a night of stars, amazing performances and lots & lots of awards. Awards are given for album of the year, best female and male vocalist, entertainer of the year and many many more. We do not always think about how much work and time many country artist spend on writing and recording songs. Also they are always traveling for performances and going on tour. Its not an easy job and it is nice that we take time and stop and thank them for all the music they give us that we listen to each and every day. Congratulations to all of the winners at tonight awards =]

Role Models =] November 11, 2009

What is a role model? What is the typical design of a role model?
According to definition.com:

role model

–noun
a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, esp. by younger people.

I think that role models were designed to congratulate people who are great examples of people that shine. I have many role models that I look up to everyday. One of my biggest role models is actually someone that is my age. She is a rising star that is a great person for all women to look up too.

Country music star Taylor Swift is my role model. She is an amazing woman that has not let her fame and popularity go to her head. Her success is something that all young women should look to and be proud of. Sometimes Hollywood and fame changes young stars but not Taylor. Taylor Swift has had an amazing year. This year she has been on the road for her first headlining tour! I was so excited to be able to go to her concert when she stopped in Indianapolis on October 8th. Tonight is a special night for Taylor. Tonight is the CMA Awards. Taylor is up for Entertainer of the YEAR =] She is the youngest person ever even nominated for this high award. I really am keeping my fingers crossed that Taylor wins this award. She is a role model for so many young women and it would be great for her to be rewarded for all of her hard work!

Thank you so much Taylor for being true to yourself and not changing for anyone. You make other girls realize that they do not have to change for anyone and that you should always be yourself!

I'm wishing my Role Model Taylor Swift GOOD LUCK tonight at the CMA's <3>

Walt Disney World College Program =] November 11, 2009

I have recently been accepted to the Disney College Program. The program is designed for college students to move to Orlando, work and learn as much as they can about The Walt Disney Company and gain amazing experience to put on a resume. I am really excited about this amazing opportunity. I really do not know what exactly I want to do when I graduate and I am hoping that this program will point me in the direction that I am supposed to go!

For people that are thinking about doing the program you first have a few decisions you have to make. First decision would have to be are you willing to take a semester off of school. If you answer yes to this question then the Disney College Program might be some thing you should do. If you are thinking you could see yourself becoming apart of the Disney Cast the college program is a great way to get your foot in the door with the company. Okay next decision would have to be what season do you want to apply for either fall, spring or summer. I am doing the Spring Program so I will be living in Orlando starting in January and my program will be finished at the end of May. After completion of the program you are offered many opportunities if you can prove yourself to be a hard worker.

I am very excited about my Disney venture. I am sure that once I have completed the program I will be able to better describe what exactly happens during the college program. I will be happy to share any of my experiences. I hope that this is my start to finding my way. I believe that this program is designed to help many college students to realize whatever you put your mind to you can accomplish and dreams really do come true!!!

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING =] November 9, 2009

I'm not sure how many bargain shoppers are out there but I know that I am one of them. One of my weaknesses is shopping, but when I am able to justify it by items being on sale I think that it is okay. For many bargain hunters out there Black Friday is a shopping day many of them live for. It is designed to get many people out in the malls and other stores to get good deals for their holiday shopping. While it is not an official holiday I am sure many shopping lovers consider Black Friday a holiday =]

According to Wikipedia, Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, which is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. The term Black Friday has been used since the 60's. Many stores have tons of sales just for Black Friday to get more shoppers to visit their store. Most stores even have longer hours on Black Friday to allow for more shopping.

Some say it is the busiest shopping day of the year. The times that I have been shopping on Black Friday I would have to say I agree. If you do not mind waiting in line for those bargains that Black Friday is a good day for you to go get your holiday shopping done. The earlier you get out the better because most of the really good deals end around noon.

If you are going out this year on Black Friday I wish you Happy Shopping =] I will probably be out fighting the crowds to get the best deals that day too!!!

Stand UP to Cancer =] November 9, 2009

Do you know someone with cancer? Does someone in your family have cancer? Many Americans can answer yes to both of these questions. Cancer is an awful disease that effects many families every year. The Stand Up To Cancer organization was created last year by the Entertainment Industry Foundation. It was a telethon that aired on September 5, 2008. It was a night where many Hollywood stars came out to show there support of people and families effected by cancer. It was a night to raise money to find a cure and after the special aired over $100 million was donated to the organization to go to research. Stand Up To Cancer was designed to bring awareness to all people that we are connected to cancer in some way and that we need to do our part in finding a CURE.

Here is Stand Up To Cancer's Manifesto:

This is where the end of cancer begins.
When together we become a force unmistakable.
A movement undeniable.
A light that cannot dim.
When we take our wild impossible dreams
And make them possible
Make them true
When together we rise as one
When we stand up
When we Stand Up To Cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society's website, over 562,340 American are expected to lose there battle to this horrible disease in 2009 alone. Cancer is a horrible disease that effects the lives of many American families each year. The goal is to find a cure, but that of course like everything else in life requires money. Stand Up To Cancer is a wonderful organization to find a cure. One day we will find a cure and part of it will be because of all the research that SU2C has been able to provide.

For more information visit their website: http://www.standup2cancer.org/

MUSIC VIDEOS =] November 3, 2009

Some music videos will be remembered forever, it all depends on the design of the video. A music video is supposed to visual show the song that it is for. I would have to say that Thriller is one of the greatest musical videos of all times. It has a very unique design. It is a very long music video. Most average songs are between 3 and 4 minutes so most music video are about that same length. Even though Thriller was made back in the 80's it is still being recognized today. Michael Jackson was one of the most talented musician ever. You don't just get named The King of Pop for no reason =]

Too prove that Thriller is still loved by people today, I wanted to share this website!!!
Its called thrilltheworld.com. According to there website, "Thrill The World is a worldwide attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Thousands of people in cities around the world will learn the “Thriller”, dance and perform it together on the day that Thrill the World takes place."

As you can see the design of a music video determines it it will be remembered forever or forgotten by tomorrow. Michael Jackson was a very talented designer of music and dance. You can see and here this in his work that is still alive in many people today =]