Don Osmond: In my opinion…

August 31, 2007

Spam “A Lot”

Filed under: Musing and Writing Projects — Tags: — donosmond @ 4:44 am

It never ceases to amaze me.

Why do people feel compelled to send mind numbing e-mails, which do no more than fill up you inbox and distribute your personal address to countless thousands whom you’ve never met before? (I still reap the benefits from an earlier mass e-mail, which has found my address on a spammer’s list that seems relentless with nonsense.)

However, to show that I have no harsh feelings toward this friend, I’ve decided to post the e-mail. Just in case any of you are interested in that kinda stuff. :) Otherwise, my post is finished.

Go on. I dare you. Forward this to your whole inbox!

—-E-mail

There’s no turning back. Below are true descriptions of zodiac signs. Read your sign, then forward it on, with your zodiac sign and label on the subject line. This is the real deal, try ignoring or changing it, and the first thing you’ll notice is having a horrible day starting tomorrow morning – and it only gets worse from there.

VIRGO – The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

SCORPIO – The Intense One
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LIBRA – The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can’t make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

ARIES – The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. Extremely impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly – easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

AQUARIUS – The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality. 11 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

GEMINI – The Chatterbox
Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent, But is only changeable. Beautiful physically and mentally. 5 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

LEO – The Boss
Very organized. Need order in their lives – like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive. 13 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

CANCER – The Protector
Moody, emotional. Can be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

PISCES – The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don’t like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful. 8 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

CAPRICORN – The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly y at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want. 20 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

TAURUS – The Enduring One
Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard – passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous. 12 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

SAGITTARIUS – The Happy-Go-Lucky One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn’t like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn’t like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined – tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn’t like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out. 14 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

Ready… Set… GO! Send away!!
1-3 people = 1 minute of luck
4-7 people = 1 hour of luck
8-12 people = 1day of luck
13-17 people = 1 week of luck
18-22 people = 1month of luck
23-27 people = 3 months of luck
28-32 people = 7months of luck
33-37 people = 1year of luck
38 and more = a very lucky life!

August 30, 2007

Side Order of Lisp

Filed under: Day in the Life of... — donosmond @ 2:38 pm

For our weekly company lunch we went to Applebee’s, a fine dining establishment.

Our server for the afternoon had a bit of a lisp, which made for a difficult time trying to order from the menu, but a lot of laughs.

(Said with a lisp) “I’m thorry thir. The thide thalad doethn’t come with avocadoth and chipth.”

Why is it that something simple can be so funny?

By the way Clay, why was he rubbing your shoulder while you were ordering?

And… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MATT!!!

August 29, 2007

Writing the Wave

Filed under: Musing and Writing Projects — Tags: — donosmond @ 11:32 am

Some of you are aware that I wrote for Schooled Magazine, a small local publication, for about two and a half years. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there, and still get comments from people about some of my columns.

Well, it seems that I’m slowly moving up in the world. I’ve recently been published in a LDS book, 50 Things that Really Matter to Latter-day Saints.

I’m not quite sure how you can purchase the book, but then again… I don’t get a commission from the sales. “Que sera, sera!”

August 27, 2007

The Epitome of Blonde

Filed under: Uncategorized — donosmond @ 10:34 pm

I have nothing against my blonde friends, but this video is too good not to post.

During the recent Miss Teen USA 2007 pageant, lil’ miss South Carolina had a hard time remembering what countries reside within the United States. I’m proud to say, “Americans are getting dumb and dumber.”

Apparently, the “No Child Left Behind” policy had this blonde hanging on the shirttails of a nearly failing student.

Let’s see… basic U.S. geography. That’s 3rd grade, right?

And if you think that’s good, check out the commentary from MSN Video.

De-stress!

Filed under: Day in the Life of..., Musing and Writing Projects — Tags: — donosmond @ 11:41 am

The malfunctioning of my phone has given me a new birth to a concept I’ve recognized, but have yet to implement – until today.

Simplification!

I’ve got too much going on in my life; pulling me in too many directions. So today, I turn over a new leaf.

I’m master and commander of my ship.

Au revoir, to stress!

August 26, 2007

One Jazzy Weekend

Filed under: Day in the Life of... — donosmond @ 4:11 pm

This last weekend, I volunteered at the Park City Jazz Festival. All I’ve got to say is, “WOW”! There were some amazing performances. My fav’s would include India.Arie and Tower of Power .

India.Arie played some soul searching music, which allowed for some serious reflection both individually and socially.

Tower of Power laid down the funk. Even Doc, who is in his mid-60s, showed the audience that you can still get down no matter how old you are.

Overall, the weekend was electrifying. And, I’ll be back next year

Peace!

August 22, 2007

Crackberry Addict

Filed under: Day in the Life of... — Tags: — donosmond @ 7:54 pm

My Blackberry is my brain; and admittedly, I’m addicted to it. I knew my addiction was bad, but not this bad.

My phone is broken, and I’m going crazy!

The Husband Store

Filed under: Uncategorized — donosmond @ 3:08 pm

I received this via e-mail. It made me laugh. I hope you get a chuckle out of it as well.

A store has just opened in New York City that sells new husbands. Instructions at the entrance:

“You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights. The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!”

So, a woman goes to this Husband Store to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 – These men have jobs.

She is intrigued, but continues to the second floor, where the sign reads: Floor 2 – These men have jobs and love kids.

“That’s nice,” she thinks, “but I want more.”

So she continues upward. The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 – These men have jobs, love kids, and are extremely good looking.

“Wow!” she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.

She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads: Floor 4 – These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking and help with housework.

“Oh, mercy me!” she exclaims, “I can hardly stand it!”

Still, she goes to the fifth floor and the sign reads: Floor 5 – These men have jobs, love kids, drop-dead gorgeous, help with housework, and have a strong romantic streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor, where the sign reads: Floor 6 – You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.

To avoid gender bias charges, the store’s owner opened a new Wives Store just across the street.

The first floor has wives that are gorgeous. The second floor has wives that are gorgeous and rich. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors have never been visited. Proving men are shallow!!!

August 21, 2007

Too much of a good thing

Filed under: Musing and Writing Projects — Tags: — donosmond @ 10:59 am

Social networking and its ubiquitous nature have taken over Web 2.0 and advertising. I love the concept of being able to maintain contact with friend across the nation, as well as internationally. However, when will people learn to curb their appetite for mere numbers? (Who has the most friends? Who has the most Facebook applications?) Personally I think Facebook needs to ease up on who they let create these frivolous applications, and implement a gradient for friends…

Oh wait, they already have – Top Friends.

So, if I ignore some of your requests to be included in applications such as, iLike, Super Wall, Super Pokes, Moods, or Pirates & Ninjas (What function does that application serve?); it is just because I’m trying to simplify my life. Maybe read a good book or get out and ride my bike.

August 20, 2007

Funny site

Filed under: Uncategorized — donosmond @ 8:02 am

I have no idea what this is about, but I thought it was hilarious. Click here.

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