Catch Phrases and Such

I heard the phrase "Hot Mess" the other day on Tori & Dean. (Yes, I watch Tori & Dean, but I do some cool stuff too, so who are you to judge.) Anyway, it cracks me up on a number of levels, but mostly because it is an accurate description of myself...and my life. I can be all over the place in my never-ending search for organization but still try to throw on something that draws attention and semi-coordinate Annabell's outfit to mine all the while accessorizing both. Then comes the decision for shoes. Is this a heel day, as most days are, because lets face it, nothing makes for a more shapely leg than a stiletto! Or can I wear flats and risk the "stubby leg" look? Or do I completely disregard the legs and opt for my Minnetonkas or cowboy boots?

Speaking of cowboy boots, the other morning while watching Dora the Explorer, I was absolutely blown away by a "western" episode. Dora and her crew were going through Rattlesnake Valley. In an effort to teach non-Spanish speaking children the word "Para" (to stop or to halt), every time they run across a rattle snake they shouted it. Cut to-Snake slithering up, group of kids led by this so-called explorer shouting "Para," snake stops and Dora and Co. are free to move on. Really Maker-of-Dora? Really? Is this a wise idea to teach children how to deal with a snake, and a rattlesnake moreover?!?! How about, Don't touch it! Go get an adult who can retrieve a snake-killing object like a hoe, shovel or ax to hack its head off, or better yet, a rifle. Is that material not "Dora-friendly?" Of course not. That's crazy talk, when you can just verbalize the word "Para" and this little reptile will obediently stop.

We have now opted for the less educational cartoons, which usually results in a Disney movie such as Lady and the Tramp or Beauty and the Beast. Hey, if a snake can comprehend Spanish, then a beautiful young girl can fall in love with an overly hairy animal while seeking advice from a talking teapot....I'm just saying. (another one of the catch phrases that I'm fond of). And much to the credit of the original topic, with the subject matter of this blog being all over the place, just proves my "Hot Mess" point

*If only that orca in captivity had been taught the word "stop" in multiple languages...perhaps a tragedy would've been avoided......rrrrrrright.......

This is what I like to refer to as a "Cute Mess"