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The best show currently on TV is The Amazing Race. In this show, teams of two race to various cities completing tasks along the way. Each task is named after a “road” aspect, such as roadblock, U-Turn and route info. Each task is identified by a route marker, which is a red and yellow flag. Tasks vary and are performed by either one or both of the team members. The tasks fit the area of the world they are in, such as riding a camel in the desert or taking a ski lift up an Alp mountain. Some tasks require manual labor, such as having to lead oxen to plow a field. One team even had to shave their heads to skip ahead and be the first one to the check-in mat. One reason why I love The Amazing Race is because of the host, Phil Keoghan. He is a Kiwi who not only has a great accent but also has a wicked sense of humor. He genuinely cares about each team, but he also calls them out on their faults. The teams themselves are an attraction. There are always plenty of underdogs to root for, pretty people to watch, and when the stress begins, plenty of drama and fights! If you have always wanted to see the world, then this is the show for you.

I woke up very early today; I guess with was around 8 O clock. In fact the phone rang and this is the real reason for me waking up. I got really angry because I wanted to sleep more. I waking up early was a good thing because I could have plenty of time to finish my work for the day. After that I took a shower, ate something sweet and went to get some money from a couple of friends that wanted to buy something from me. I the afternoon I went for a walk and stopped at a local bar and drank a beer, as a prize for the work I had done. Finally I came home, I was starving so I made myself a stake and ate it with potatoes. The wine I found in my fridge was very tasty so I kind of drank the whole bottle. It was a fine 1989 Pinot Noire.

I am Emily and I am residing here in the little city of Malaybalay. Malaybalay is one of the two cities located in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. The other city which is Valencia City is called “The City That Never Sleeps”. On the other hand, Malaybalay City is called “The City in the Forest”. The reason why Malaybalay City is so called “The City in the Forest” is because of so many trees planted almost around in this area. Trees like Gemilina trees, Manguim trees, Mango trees, Marang trees and other fruit trees and specifically Pine trees grow here in Malaybalay. Pine trees are also one of the factors or one of the reasons why Malaybalay area is cold. I am not sure of why is it so. I just knew that areas with growing Pine trees have a cool breeze. There are more or less 30,000 people living in Malaybalay. These people are so friendly, industrious, thoughtful, kind, loving and warm. Try to visit all the wonderful places in Malaybalay and you’ll find out or experience wonders in this area.

If you want to make the dog bed cover from two fabrics such as fleece and cotton you can do that. Do choose washable fabrics. For the inside of the dog bed you can recycle an old bed pillow if you wish. Pre-wash the fabrics. If you omit this step dog beds might shrink the first time you wash it. Then the cover would no longer fit on the pillow. Cut the top and bottom pieces of fabric to the desired size. Leave enough for a seam allowance all the way around. Also leave a bit of room for ease. Place the fabric pieces right side together. Pin them together. Sew three sides of the dog bed with straight stitches. Trim the corners. Turn the dog bed right side out. Insert the pillow into the dog bed. Turn the raw edges to the inside. Pin the opening closed. Stitch the opening closed with the sewing machine. Be sure to backstitch on each end. If the fabric is too thick to sew with the machine you can hand sew the opening closed.

Guitar is my favorite. I have been playing for about 7 years now and have found it to be a wonderful way to relax after work. It also is popular in our culture as a way to stand out from the rest. The most popular video games are ones you play fake guitar with. The instrument has become an icon for American life; almost every generation has had a guitar hero since the 1950’s. With technology guitars have changed over time, Roland makes a synth that turns a guitar into a violin or even a piano. It is the best way to introduce kids into music with something they want to play. I think it is what has kept music alive and relevant the past 20 years when music programs have been cut out of most schools.

I did the usual things got the kids up and dressed and off to school and to daycare every morning by 7:30. I went out on a few service calls with my husband one of which lasted all day. On Thursday I decided to go to one of the hotels that kept having an ad in the newspaper for a Night Auditor I thought for sure they had filled the position since it had been in the newspaper for 2 weeks and the paper usually requires an ad to be run for 2 weeks. Much to my surprise I went in and the position was still open. I waited a bit for the manager and I interviewed with her and the assistant and I was told I would know by Monday if they were going to hire me or not there were 3 others besides me but my application was going to the top. I left there and went on a service call with my husband and I checked my phone and I had a missed call from the hotel they were calling me to offer me the job. I start tonight and I will be working 3-4 nights a week. It’s much better than Wal-Mart that my husband still thinks I should work both jobs. I think not.

Animal House is a movie that you can and should watch over and over. There are certain parts that I can recite word for word. However this is not a movie I would want to watch with my 10 year old. It would cause too many questions. Some people might find this movie offensive. It does have some bad language and some sexual content; however there are no explicit sex scenes. I first saw this movie in the 80’s while in college and I guess it brings me back to those times. So this would be a movie that many 40 to 50 year olds will want to watch over and over again! John Belushi was the star of this movie. There are many funny scenes but my favorite is when he is trying to stir up the emotions of his fraternity. He says “Did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?”….which is totally wrong but funny in the context of the movie? There is another scene where he acts like a zit…all I’ll say is that mashed potatoes play a part in that scene.

My favorite football team is Chelsea London, one of the best teams in Barclays premier league. Their training ground is at Cobham in Surrey but sessions are not open to the general public. Special open days are organized at Stamford Bridge when fans can see the team train. The stadium’s capacity is 41841 seats on which you can come to see a match. Their is coach is currently Carlo Ancelotti, and he’s from my opinion a genius because his team wins very frequently in their own country’s league and if they get at least a 5th place they will in go in UEFA Champions League, one of the most respected championships in the world. But surprisingly they haven’t won this championship until now. My favorite player is Didier Drogba, a black man whit an excellent physical condition. His nationality is Ivorian and his position in the team squad is striker.

When six-month old Norman came into our lives I already had two other dogs. But Norman was a Rhodesian Ridgeback and had a great personality so he fit in with the pack almost immediately. My little dog Keiko just worshiped her baby brother and the two of them would spend hours romping and playing non-stop. I always enjoyed watching them play but my favorite memory of their roughhousing was when Keiko, who was about 20 lighter than Norman, would grab his dog collar and drag him through the house. We must have went through a dozen fancy dog collars and leashes that first year after Norman arrived simply because Keiko would also chew through them. It is a thing of the past now but it still makes me laugh when I think about it.

Last night I went back to my roots and had the most amazing dinner of roast beef. It reminded me of when I was a kid. I even made the mashed potatoes with real butter and mixed the cabbage in. It was gorgeous. Sometimes I think we forget that the best food is often the most simplest and the one that brings back the most memories. I must admit to having a bit of barbeque sauce on the side. I know it’s not strictly Irish but it just tasted so damn good. For dessert I made the most amazing (even if I do say so myself) pancakes with golden syrup. I’m definitely going to have to make a good meal like that again. It’s too often people just come straight home from work and put a meal in the microwave. Bring back the fun!