A Tale From the Land of Melisstonia

So you have all heard the tale of how, Melisstonia, a country of Wendy's World came to fruition with the coffee stain.  Well I have contemplated purposly spilling something to create the next country in Wendy's World, but haven't quite decided how I feel about forcing the next country.  But back in the land of Melisstonia I still have my throne, a primative one but beloved one none the less.  This throne sits in the office of my most trusted advisor Duchess Kasidee.  I spent many of hours in her office, Kas's Korner, venting and getting advice on how to go about my daily affairs with the Wicked Villians of Wendy's World and how they would try to repress the people and break their spirits to point where the people no longer felt joy for their jobs.  These hours of advisement usually included some popcorn and LOTS of Diet Coke.  Even though I moved away from Melisstonia many of close friends included my trusted advisor Duchess Kasidee still fight off these Wicked Villians.  Duchess Kasidee has preserved my throne and even made a sign for it declaring it reserved. 

Recently I was sadden to hear that one of my loyal followers had torn down my sign and was using my throne as a place to throw her belongings.  My heart broke, I even cried a small tear.  Now this follower, Caitlin our Court Jester, admitted her crime and begged for forgiveness (through text message due to the long distance).  I was gracious in handing out the consequence for such a crime.  I told her she had to get on her knees and beg forgiveness from the throne in front of Duchess Kasidee.  Caitlin the Court Jester was also kind enough to bring a Diet Coke offering in her apology.  I think she was grieved as well from her offense. 

All has been made right in the land of Melisstonia.  The throne has been given the respect is deserves and the sign is a little worn but back in place. I suggested it might need to be lamenated so that it can better with stand the wear and tear of time.  The loyal residents of Melisstonia are still battling the WickednVillians. Many have escaped their clutches and other are still looking for the right timing.  All are loved by their Queen who wishes she could be there fight along side of them, but has been called to discover new lands.  

"Peter Pan" 360 and "Insatiable" (it a book stop being dirty)

So I say this a lot but really I have to admit I pretty much have the best job around. I think I previously mentioned in an earlier post... not that I have all that many post, but that is beside the point... that I was trying to get the residents to go see Peter Pan 360 as an activity. Well this past Saturday 9 residents went with me and it was AMAZING!!!! It is here in OC I think until after Jan and I really want to go see it again. They built this tent and inside there is a circular stage with a tail and all the seats go around the stage so there really aren't any bad seats, plus it is a small area so it is pretty intimate. Go to www.peterpantheshow.com to see what exactly I am talking about. But on the tent there are all these screens that go around the stage so that when they are "flying" it projects these pictures that really make them look like they are flying. When they would go under water the screen really helped make it look like they were sinking.  The screen where such a great tool to really make the use of their minimal props.  The actors have to hook in and out of theirr harnesses but they do it with such ease that most of the time you don't even notice unless you are really trying to see it. They have so few props that get reused for different scenes and it is just awesome I would give it 5 HUGE stars and say that it is a MUST SEE!!!! Can you tell I really liked it. Plus all the residents really liked it as well. The lady who played Tinker Bell was hilarious, she looked like she has had a bit of a rough life, but that edge brought a whole new level to the character. Plus Tink was not dressed in some super cute fairy costume she wore a beaten up pink tutu, a dirty wife beater, and combat boots. The tutu and her messy hair had all these twinkle lights in them. Oh and Peter and many of the lost boys wore those Vibram shoes are like toe sock but shoes.


We had a little bit of a rough start mainly because I forgot the tickets back at CDA and had to turn around to go get them. Thankfully I did not get very far, but it is a good think by uncle told me that I needed to leave earlier then I was planning on, we really didn't need the extra 30 except for the fact I forgot the tickets. One of the other staff members at CDA stood outside and held out the folder they were in so I didn't even have to stop the van. The resident thoroughly hassled me about it all night. Plus we had a surprise guest....JAVI!!!! We had an extra ticket and so Javi joined us at the venue and the residents were so excited they then told me that they want a surprise guest at all their outings. Not sure that one is going to happen. They also were asking me about what the next big show was going to be and it is going to be Wicked. Now I took the residents to see Wicked at the Pantageous theater on Hollywood Blvd and many have heard me tell the story, it is long and I won't take the time to tell it right now, but lets just say it was definitely work and I don't think I will be taking them this time. I will leave that to another staff member. Plus I have seen Wicked 3 times so I don't feel the need to see it again.

Here is a pic of all the residents all dressed up and ready to see Peter, Wendy, Michael, Jon, & the Lost Boys battle mean ole Captain Hook.

Ok now for the book review. I just finished an excellent book by Meg Cabot, Insatiable.


                                           
Now it may look like a seedy romance novel and it has a couple of moments where it kind of is but over all it is pretty great. Meg Cabot is one of my favorite, as I like to call, Fluff authors. I don't mean that in a rude way but her novels don't really make me think and they are easy and light hearted and just plain fun and this one is no different. This on actually makes fun of all the Vampire craze that is sweeping the nation right now. Now from this point on I will be giving slight spoilers so you have been warned. If you are a reader who wants to know nothing besides what the book jacket says do not read the next paragraph you have been dutifully warned!




*Spoiler Alert* (see I'm still warning you so don't get angry with me if you can not resist temptation)
So in Insatiable the main character Meena is a dialog writer for a Soap Opera called Insatiable and just found out that they are going with a storyline involving Vampires and Meena HATE vampires and think the whole world has gone nuts with Vampires. Meena also has this special gift of she knows how people are going to die and if this death is going to be in the near future, she also feels compelled, as most people would, to try and help people to keep them from dying. Meena also has these neighbors who are obsessed with Insatiable and are constantly giving her ideas of what to write next. These neighbors throw a party because their rich royalty cousin, Lucien, is coming to town and they want to celebrate. Meena goes to the party and falls instantly in love with this Romanian Prince, whom she later finds out is... oh my goodness a Vampire and he is the Prince of Darkness!!!! Meg does a great job of intertwining some history about how Dracula by Bram Stoker is based off Vlad the Impaler, whose name is Vlad Dracula. (I know it is true cause I read the author's note in the back of the book, I'm nerdy sometimes) I bet you didn't see that one coming :). Now come in forcefully the Vampire Slayer and no it is not Buffy. It is a buff man named Alaric who is part of the secret society of Vampire Slayer the Palentine (once again a real organization that is now considered defunct, again author's note). Well of course Alaric is trying to kill Lucien and Meena is finally convinced Lucien is a Vampire but he can't possibly be bad. Lucien has an evil brother Dimitri what wants to be new Prince of Darkness. Anyway there is a whole war between sides, Alaric falls for Meena, Meena loves Lucien, same ole same ole. What I won't spoils is what happens in the battle cause it is a pretty great twist. I will say that I really enjoyed Meena as the heroine and to an extent respect her as much as you can a fictional character. She is way better then mopey dopey Bella from Twilight. I got one word for Bella and Edward and all their teenage angst... overrated!  Stepping away from the soapbox cause that is a whole nother entry.  Back to Insatiable, it did not end the way I wanted it to but that is because there was no closure and that is because, after researching on Meg's website, she is making this a series.   Yay! I just hope that the next book is as good as this one.

Ok spoiling done, although there is so much more that I could have spoiled. I would overall give the book 5 stars.  It may seem as though I am an easy judge since I gave Peter Pan 5 stars and Insatiable 5 stars, but usually I am very critical so this is rare.  Just wait til I really don't like something that will be a long post... when does the next Twilight saga movie come out? 

Doneski.

Three's Company Part 1

Well once again it has been forever since my last post... forgive me please. 

Many have asked about the housewarming and for pics of it as well as the apt.  I am sad to say I did not end up taking a single picture of the party, but it was a blast.  As for the apartment I would like to dedicate this entry to giving you a tour of my new home!

First this is our front door, welcome wreath and all,  it has a private entrance that is a nice bonus makes you feel less crowded cause lets be real in Cali all the building are REALLY close together. 

Chloe says "Come on in lets get started!"

To the left is our dinning room and kitchen.  Excuse the alligator toy in the middle of the floor. Chloe likes to make sure she has a toy in every room for easy access.

We have a double sided fireplace and on the kitchen side the mantel has Aliah's Miniture collection. Unfortunately you can't see the antique Kansas car liscense plate that says GDOLDAZ for "good ole days".  At first when Aliah asked if I knew what it said my brain kept trying to make it way Godzilla but I couldn't figure out what the extra D was for.

Let's take a closer look at our beautiful kitchen that has a gas stove/oven that I LOVE i'm not sure if I will ever be able to go back to electric. Also there is TONs of counter space that is wonderful for all my baking projects and tons of cabinets to store all sorts of stuff.

Next up lets turn the corner to the living room we have what Javi calls the totem pole book shelf that each one of us has a little cubby to put stuff in and then a little place that houses the mail and dog stuff.

Top is Aliah with Papaya's cause that how she teaches you to say her name, "Aliah like Papaya".  Next my favorite pic of my dad when he was little boy and on a horse along with an owl candle. Then there is Javi's cubby with an autographed picture of Madonna and a Cher mug where we keep quarters.

Here is the living room. Awww look we have interupted Chloe and Sequia having fun playing together they are such sweet friends and have a hard time deciding who is the dominant one.

This side of the fireplace the mantel is dedicated to all my Kenya stuff, I love that painting! And yes that is one of those easy to light firelogs cause the only way I know how to start a fire is toilet paper doused with diesel and I don't think the apt complex would appriciate that too much.

Next up is the hallway and I had to have some place to out my adorable apron

 This is my bed room.  I am still trying to find a new bedspread since I have had this one since sophmore year of college, andI finally found one that I love, but now I have no money to spend.  I will update when I finally get something new! Yup that is the awesome kitchen table that was in my duplex and it is now my desk.

This is the hallway that leads to the bathroom, hall closet, laundry room, Javi's room and Aliah's room.  We won't be stopping in those rooms because I have not asked permission to take pics of them, but take my word for it they are pretty great as well.

Unlike my last couple of places this place has tons of storage and with three people living in it we still have some empty places.  Although one of those above cabinets now belongs to our friend Shannon who comes and stays with us on the weekends so she doesn't always have to transport her stuff back and forth.

Oh and I also wanted to highlight a piece of Javi's artwork that I absolutely love. Javi did this in a High School art classes and it is torn pieces of magazines that he put together.  It is beautiful in person and this pic does not do it justice.

That is my new home and it is so much fun! It is filled with lots of love and laughter and I could not be more thankful to both of my amazing roomies, who in Three's Company Part 2 I will be interviewing and introducing you to.