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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Apolo Anton Ohno

On Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - I took a well deserved day off from work to take part in a commercial that Apolo Anton Ohno (the most decorated Winter Olympian) was doing for a nutrition supplement company called the 8zone. When it air's you might see me in it as part of the crowd.
I got to the Oval a little after 11:30 am. Someone there, thought I was their daughter Cindy. I thought it was cool because my name is Mindy. We waited for like a half hour for things to get started - I mingled with other's who had taken the day off as well (we know how to have fun). Then the Producer told us what we needed to do and everyone was so excited!!! When Apolo appeared we were suppose to chant "Apolo" in unison.
We kept not being all together- and had to start over - So Apolo had to keep going back up the stairs to do it again - That was funny! Then they interviewed Apolo about how importance it is to stay active and be healthy. After that we all got in a line for his autograph and a picture. Which I was the last group to get both and you also had to have a stamped star on your hand to get it. Apolo is soo nice He asked me how I was doing and I said great! He said good! So simple but it was totally awesome!!!!:D

Can we say his name in unison this time???

Apolo

Found this on Desert News
(see if you can find me)

Totally awesome!

Autograph

"If I have given my all and still do not win, I haven’t lost.
Others might remember winning or losing;
I remember the journey."
Apolo Ohno

http://www.desnews.com/700017119/ (@deseretnews)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Christmas M & M’s

As you hold these candies in your hand
and turn them, you will see
The ‘M’ becomes a ‘W’,
An ‘E’, and then a ‘3′.

They tell the Christmas Story
I’m sure it’s one you know.
It took place in a stable
A long, long time ago.

The ‘E’ is for the East,
Where the star shone so bright.
The ‘M’ is for the Manger,
where the Baby Jesus slept at night.

The ‘3′ is for the Wise Men,
Bearing gifts, with which they came.
‘W’ is for Worship,
Hallelujah! Praise His Name!

So as you eat these candies
Or share them with a friend,
Remember the meaning of Christmas:
It’s a love that never ends.
by Pam Ridenour

Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Christmas Concert

I like this this article.

ARCHULETA USHERS IN SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

From Deseret News:

David Archuleta may have finished as runner-up to the 2008 "American Idol," but he's clearly No. 1 in the hearts and minds of his hometown fans — especially those gathered at Abravanel Hall Nov24th & 25th (I did) as the young singer kicked off his Christmas tour.

From the reaction Archuleta got before he even stepped on stage, he probably could have stood up there and sung the phone book, and no one would have cared. But he didn't, of course. Rather, he put on a stellar show that showcased his range and ability, paid homage to his pop success and captured the spirit of the season.

Archuleta started off the program with a set of some of his pop favorites, including "Waiting for Yesterday," "Crush" and "Zero Gravity." He debuted a new song called "The Riddle," which is all about why we are here, he said, and which was very well-received by the audience.

He gave a beautiful rendition of "Fields of Gold," a song he first heard when Michelle Kwan skated to it at the 2002 Olympics; and also served up a moving version of Kurt Bestor's "Prayer of the Children."

But Christmas didn't wait in the wings for very long, and with a small orchestra and dramatic lighting effects, Archuleta welcomed in the "Melodies of Christmas," starting with a song of that title that he co-wrote for his new CD.

It was followed by a variety of traditional carols and songs, including the French "Pat-a-pan," the Spanish "Riu Riu Chiu" and the English "What Child Is This?"

He was joined by his mother for a beautiful, harmonic duet of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and Bestor joined him on stage at the piano for a powerful rendering of "Ave Maria," which Bestor arranged.

Striking versions of "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night" were also part of the program.

Archuleta demonstrated a confident and endearing stage presence, clearly having a good time with his hometown fans. Even more, he showed an ability to convey emotion and feeling as well as strength and musicality. He combines a powerful voice with a youthful vitality that is both engaging and impressive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cCOfLK8RcM

Oh and the Saturday before he had a CD signing at Desert Book and he signed my CD - Cool!!!!:D

Friday, November 20, 2009

New Moon

So, I've read the whole Twilight Series and of course I'm going to go see "New Moon" the 2nd part of the saga. Today it was released at Theater's and since I also didn't have to go to work today, I made a day out of it with my Mom. The movie is AMAZING!!!! We went to Carinos Italian Restaurant afterwards - It was like an extension of the movie - lol! I want to go watch it again!!! I still don't like that Edward left Bella, but he did come back and that makes me happy! "New Moon" was well done and Jacob - whoa! he's buffed!
June 30 - 2010 "Eclipse" part 3 comes out---- sweet!!!!:D