Big Country, We Need You

Let me take you back to this past Thursday. It's Thanksgiving, a couple of hours before the turkey comes out, and your belly starts to grumble. You simply can't wait until someone carves the thing and it ends up on your plate. Now take the feeling of hunger, couple it with intense fear and worry, and try and relive it, every single day. That's not just a once a year, two hours before the turkey timer goes off kind of thing for an astounding amount of people in are area. Hunger has become a dangerous reality.

To me one of the most disturbing aspects of life is the persistence of hunger. According to our local food banks website, around 50,000 people live in poverty and miss meals or experience hunger right here in the big country. That number was shocking to me.

But there is something so simple that we can do. On December 9th, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., come by the KRBC studios, and bring us a can of food. If you don't have one or can't find one, bring us a dollar. Whatever you can do to help those in need in the Big Country, please do it. There are too many families worried about where their next bite comes from, instead of where they will eat their Christmas ham.

Black Friday Deals

Black Friday is finally here! I listed some websites that preview the best holiday deals. Happy shopping.

Blackfriday.info
Bfads.net
black-friday.net
SlickDeals.net
FatWallet.com
SundaySaver.com
salesCircular.com
TGIBlackFriday.com
PriceSpider.com
BargainShare.com
Shipgooder.com
CouponCabin.com

Popcorn Was Flying Everywhere

So here's the scoop, Black Friday came a bit early for me this year. You know how you see those videos of people trampling each other going into stores to get the best deals? Well I didn't go shopping Sunday, and it wasn't the day after Thanksgiving. But there was almost a small riot at Century Theatres. Me, my mom, and one of our friends decided to go see the next chapter of the Twilight saga, "New Moon". We were probably about 25 people or so from the front of the line, so I wasn't really worried about finding a good seat. Come to find out, my mom was. As soon as they opened the doors to the theatre, the people in front of us casually moved their way inside to find seats. But once Patti Harris made her way in, she was on a mission. Next thing I knew, I heard my mom screaming at the top of her lungs, "GO LEFT? GO RIGHT? WHERE DO YOU WANT ME TO GO?" And our friend nervously said, "Uhhh, GO LEFT!" Then, my mom bolted for our chairs, popcorn flying everywhere, people looking on in fear. This sent the rest of the crowd into a panicked state. You should have seen all the "tweens" climbing over each other to get seats. My mom, all 5 foot of her, almost created a mob scene in Abilene. Say what you want, but we had the best seats in the house, and the movie was awesome. Post a comment and let me know what you guys thought of "New Moon". I am very excited to see "Eclipse".

It's My Bread and Butter

So here's the scoop. I can't dance. Not a lick. I've been to some clubs and dance halls in my day, and boy can I clear a room. You see most people think that all girls have rhythm, or at least know how to fake it. I have neither of those abilities. But there is one thing I can do to try and level the playing field on the dance floor. It's my move. It's my bread and butter. I'm talking about a move that changed the world of dancing forever. It's name...The Robot. I believe that The Robot needs to make a comeback. It's a dance craze that inspired a generation. And now I am doing my part, to pass on this epic move to a new generation. I am giving it to a new class, a new bunch that will bring The Robot back to the national spotlight. Take a look...

My nieces have got some pretty good moves, huh? I hope this could make you smile!

Casinos, Flames, and Fake Babies

So here’s the scoop…

I spent the weekend in Little Rock. My cousin was getting married, so my family and I decided to make the 8 hour drive to the Natural State. Well, it was supposed to be an 8 hour drive.

We left at 4 in the morning. My sister-in-law and I decided to take the first shift of driving, so Rob and my brother decided to catch up on some sleep. We figured it’s a pretty straight shot, so no one worried about getting there. A couple of hours later, the boys wake up, and take over the wheel. We pulled into a big city that we figured was Texarkana, except there was something peculiar about where we were. I think my brother summed it up best when he said, “I didn’t know there were casinos in Arkansas!” After purchasing three maps and some candy, we made our way from Shreveport, Louisiana to Little Rock, Arkansas. So we figured the wildness was behind us right? I mean, weddings are supposed to be calm and peaceful.

That’s when it happened. My grandma is the sweetest, most caring woman I know. She wouldn’t hurt a fly. She looks a lot younger than she really is. She also has great hair ladies. She takes great pride in it, and that’s why this next part is a little sad. The wedding was a beautiful ceremony, and was well lit with candles. To make a long story short, my grandma got too close to one of them. A section of her hair on the back of her head went up in flames! My aunt’s husband Jessie was quick to respond, and extinguished the fire quickly. She was fine, and in fact, was surprised that a young man was smacking the back of her head! So my grandma survives a hair fire, smooth sailing the rest of the way right?

That’s when it happened. My poor cousin is taking a high school home-economics class, and he was given the assignment of taking care of a baby doll that is supposed to simulate what being a teen parent is all about. I mean this baby doll was intense. It would cry if it needed changing, needed to be rocked, you name it. So there we are at the wedding, sitting close to the front of the church, next to a fake baby. But it wouldn’t be a big deal right?

Wrong. The baby cries in the middle of the vows. My cousin has to take the fake baby out of the church to rock it, and give it a bottle.

These stories are what make my family great. You never know what to expect, but you do know that it will make lasting memories.