Engagement Photos!

So...April 21st my fiance and I had our engagment pictures taken and let me tell, I'm completely blown away! They're amazing and turning out great!

Due to a bad memory I can't really recall exactly remember how we ran across her, except that she was the photographer at the wedding of a friends sister. And I think Annie, my fiance, knows this photographer from Church.

Her name is Rachel Henderson and I can't praise her enough, I can't wait to see what the wedding photos look like come August!!

So, without further ado, here are a few samples, and don't worry, I'll spare your the agony of seeing the ones of us smooching! :)

Here you go!







And finally...My favorite...This one has a little bit of a story behind it. After a passionate smooch, I realized I couldn't see out of my glasses because they had smudges from my lovely Annie's cheeks! So I had to clean them off and Rachel pulled off this lovely shot.



Thanks for looking!

~jeremy

More Microsoft World Domination?

I guess this would be another move in Microsoft's plan to take over the world. They have their hand in everything it seems; Computers, PDA's, Video Games, Software, etc.

Now, I read online today that they plan to come up with their own "barcode" system. Right now we're used to those UPC codes that are just a bunch of black lines. Well, Microsoft plans to design one that looks like this:



They say that this new design can hold a lot more information than regular barcodes and can be read by equipment we may already have, ie. Cell phones, PDA's, ect.

Could help make their software more secure I guess. We'll have to see. I wonder if it'll crash as often as the rest of their products? Just kidding. :)

~jeremy

Switchfoot Music Video!

Switchfoot is by far one of my favorite bands and when I ran across this music video, I had to post it on my blog. It looked fun and it's a great song! I just picked up a copy of Guitar Hero II for my Xbox 360, no I look forward to letting loose and rocking out in my living room!



~jeremy

Easter's Over...What to do with those Peeps...

I'm a huge fan of Peep's. They're probably my favorite Easter candy and I look forward to them every year. In fact...during my time at the video store we even carried them and we would have Peep eating contests.

Now...I don't suggest this because there is a high choking hazard, but those Peep eating contest's consisted of a couple of us seeing who could eat a box of Peep's the fastest. Let's just say that in the end...everyone was a winner, since 6 Peep's that fast will give anyone an instant sugar buzz.

In any case...Easter is now over and you may be all Peep'ed out. I ran across some images of what some people did with their Peep's. It's looks as thought there was some sort of Peep diorama contest for the Washington Post. These were some of my favorites:

Batman & Robin Peeps

Star Wars Peeps

For a look at all of the submissions, hear HERE!

~jeremy

"Turtle-rific" Post!

Back in the 80's/90's (like it was so long ago)...4 amphibians graced us with their presence:

Leonardo...Donatello...Michelangello...and Raphael.

Or more widely known as the, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"! Yep...grew up with 'em, watched 'em (t.v. and movies), played the games, even dressed up as Donatello for Halloween once, and collected almost every action figure. (Still have them too!)

Then...I grew up...and the turtles faded away. Gone for good? Nope. Late 90's early 00's, they returned...only looked different, talked different, and had a slightly darker vibe than what I previously remembered. Little did anyone know that this was a second wind for the turtles.

Now..they're back in computer generated form in what would be the 4th big screen movie! I haven't seen it yet, however every 5-10 year old I talk to loved it!

I actually plan to see it at some point...looks fun. However, there is one thing I forgot to mention...I was such a big fan of the turtles, that I owned many of them as I grew up. (Found them all by the side of the road...cheaper than the pet store) :)

Which brings me to what's going to be happening on April 16th. Sure it's the day after your taxes are due...well not really, due to "Patriot Day" in some states your taxes aren't really due until Tuesday I think.

April 16th is going to be bringing a very "Amazing Race". Not like the one you might watch on CBS, but one you might catch on PBS. Hang with me here.

April 16th kicks off the "Great Turtle Race".



This race runs for 2 weeks and will be following 11 leatherback sea turtles that have been retro-fitted with satellite tracking devices. The fun part is where you can get involved. Head to www.greatturtlerace.com and pick a turtle that you think will win the race. It's free, however if you'd like to make a donation for leatherback survival...you can.

I've picked my turtle. Her name is "Turtleocity" since she's sponsored by Travelocity. (By the way, all of the candidates are gals because they were tagged while laying their eggs.) Check out her collectable card:



The race consists of the start point of Costa Rica...where they layed their eggs, and will finish when they reach the feeding grounds near the Galapagos Isalands. The winner, I believe, is the turtle who travels the farthest in 2 weeks, or reaches the finish line.

There you have it...now that March Madness is done, it's time for "The Great Turtle Race!" Have fun

~jeremy

Spider-Man Week or Tulip Time?

I'm a big Superhero fan. Big fan of Batman, Superman, and of course everyone's friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Coming up on May 4th...all Spidey fans will be able to rejoice as the third installment in the film series hits the big screen. Question is...what are you doing to commemorate this momentous occassion?

Well, if you have the money and the time why not head to New York City! Why? Well the week of April 30th throught May 6th is being deemed "Spider-Man Week", complete with special events and festivals held around the city and visitations from cast members and more!

Spider-Man Week in NYC begins on Monday, April 30, with a cast appearance and street festival in the Today Show plaza at Rockefeller Center. The week continues with Spider-Man-themed programs offered through partnerships with the Tribeca Film Festival, and dozens of the city's cultural institutions and tourist attractions, including a special volunteer day for children through the Little Apple Heroes program, "spidery" tales for kids at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, "Spidey Chats" at the Central Park and Bronx Zoos, Green Goblin mask-making at the Children's Museum of Manhattan and a spider exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Original Spider-Man comic books will be on display at the New York Public Library, and the Apollo Theater in Harlem will host the closing day celebration with performances of Spider-Man inspired raps.

Sounds fun...could be some competition for our beloved Tulip Time huh? Good thing Tulip Time kicks of the folloing week! We should figure out a way to snag all those Spidey fans and direct them on down to Holland, Mi to stop and smell the tulips!

Which one would you prefer? "Spider-Man Week in NYC" or "Tulip Time"?

~jeremy