For all you Hockey Moms and Joe Six Packs

Politics has never been something I've been interested in. Arron can watch Election Center, then Lou Dobbs Tonight, followed by Ballot Bowl, and still not be sick of it. A night like this usually ends in me yelling at him about how these shows all broadcast the same exact clips over and over again with a bunch of bumbling idiots commenting on the importance of said clips. This year's election has been getting pretty interesting though, and I actually find myself watching the debates and all of the CNN shows analyzing the candidates every step. Now, without going into details or getting on a soapbox, I am going to present to you a reason why John McCain should never be elected President:

Anyone who picks a fool like Palin as his running mate doesn't deserve my vote.

Today in FLA

This week there is some insanely huge convention at the Orange County Convention Center (which just so happens to be right down the road from the hotel in which I usually stay). Thanks, National Business Aviation Association. Due to you and your massive excuse to get together and get wasted every night, there were no rooms available at the Embassy, so I've been pushed to a hotel on the "other" side of International Drive...otherwise known as the cheesier, even more touristy area of town. I went for a jog around the area this evening and thought I'd mention some of the more interesting and amusing things I happened to run across.

1. A man sitting on the sidewalk making very realistic looking roses out of dried palm leaves, presumably to sell to sightseeing couples.
2. Not one, but two "British pubs". One of which which had an outdoor patio. Along with a sign advertising "Now with full liquor bar!" Very realistic, huh? These establishments are clearly aimed at...
3. More British tourists than I could count. Why is Orlando such a draw for English people? Maybe it's the sunny weather? Or the palm trees? OK, OK, yes those are legitimate draws...but to travel 4,000 miles to come here? I will never understand it.
4. At least six different groups of people walking towards me on the sidewalk, shoulder to shoulder, refusing to make way for me in the slightest, and forcing me to zig and zag to find a way around them. Yes, again, they were walking TOWARDS me. Reminded me of this amusing but oh-so-true blog entry by Caitlin.
5. No less than five restaurants boldly advertising "ALL YOU CAN EAT!!" Pizza, pasta, lobster dinner, the famous Ponderosa Steakhouse...is it any wonder that we have an obesity problem in this country?
6. Two other lone runners coming in the other direction that I passed not once, but twice (running loops in this area are few and far between). They both waved at me of course. People here are truly so friendly and I am having trouble getting used to it. A blog to come on that subject in the near future.

In the meantime, I am coming home on Friday, and am off for an entire week, going to Maine with the hubby for 5 fabulous days! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!