so i just watched the movie Stick It.  i didn't expect to like it, but it was decent.  maybe a 6.25?  they portrayed gymnasts in totally backwards ways... more like cheerleaders.  but hey... same people that made Bring It On.  the coach was nothing like a real coach... and practices definitely aren't conducted like that, except the running and conditioning parts.  i did enjoy the falls, stalls, crashes and wipeouts they showed... what memories they brought back.  i also liked how they showed the main character having to soak in a tub of ice every night... although the way they did it probably came off as "look how hot she is" instead of "look how sore you get."  they mentioned how horrible it is to get quarter-sized rips all over your hands from bars, then have your rips get rips.  ohhhhhh so true.  and i definitely know, i unfortunately had more rips than anyone else in my gym.  but after they mentioned that, i was hoping they'd show some rips, how you have to tape your hands like a mummy to even do bars with them (not to soothe the pain- to keep most of the blood off the bars), and how incredibly painful it is to try and use soap and shampoo in the shower with them.  OUCH.  but they didn't show any of that...boooo.  that's REAL gymnastics.  i did like that Nastia Liukin played herself in a small part of the movie... basically the only big name gymnast that had a part... speaking at least.  she's gonna be one of this country's next huge stars if she doesn't get hurt, if you ask me.  and they had Mohini Bhardwaj in there!  i first saw her name on one of the scoreboards, then they had a split second shot of her landing a dismount.  i love her!  she trained at my gym for awhile and kicked serious ass in the olympics.  big plus.  the last part of the movie was entertaining.  the scores and judging system are pretty iffy.  one person can do something flawlessly, another can get the same score after doing so-so with their start value a tenth lower.  it's really tough and reeeally frustrating.  i hope the points system gets re-reevaluated after this movie, just b/c they'll be concerned that more people might question it.  i also hope someone that watched this movie was disgusted by most of the gymnast portrayal, and therefore creates another gymnastics movie.  this time, using actual workout footage, actual coaches, actual judges, etc.  a documentary.  i'd buy it!  oh, and they'd have to be sure to NOT give carly patterson a cameo.  i'm so sick of her popping up in all these unnecessary places.  golden girl - yes, driving me crazy -yes.  AGGGGGGGGH I MISS GYMNASTICS!  ...i'm going to go listen to some old floor music and reminisce. 

there was nothing on tv, so i went channel surfing and happened upon a show that sort of blew my mind: 14 and Pregnant Again.  one of those typical TLC shows.

the deal is this: Michelle and Jim-Bob started a family...but when it became what is considered a large family by today's standards, they decided to "let God give us all the blessings (aka children) that He wants"...and now baby FIFTEEN is here.  now i'm not gonna knock their religion or anything, do and believe what you want and i'll respect that if you respect me back, but OH MY GOSH - IT'S CALLED BIRTH CONTROL.  yes these kids appear happy and are treated well, but there are still obvious concerns.  plus, i could easily go on and on about how this planet is already overpopulated...we can't feed a good portion of the world yet some are still cranking out babies like it's their job.  seriously...the way this family deals with all of their kids makes it sound just like an assembly line!  the mom herself said that the newest baby is her "buddy" until it's weaned, but as soon as it is she passes it off to whoever's turn it is to get a "buddy."  i wouldn't be surprised if she hits the 20 count in the near future.  AGH.

anyway, the main point to this show is showing the family build this new house for themselves that's actually big enough for 17 people to live in.  of course it's taken them about 4 years to finish it, with help, but it turns out sweet.  can't say as the oldest son i'd want to share a giant room with my NINE younger brothers...some being MUCH younger...but hey he's not complaining.  these kids are also homeschooled, have no tv, no internet, ALL have to play violin and piano, etc.  good for them with no tv...but no internet/computers?  seems they'll be behind in the "real world..." and what about options?  individuality?  they all play violin.  they all play piano.  they are clones of each other!  what about college?  jobs, period?  where will enough money for 15 kids to start their own families/move out/anything come from since they can never work, b/c work consists of taking care of your current "buddy." 

nuts.  so nuts.  7 shopping carts.  50 shelves for food...i forget how many freezers.  4 jumbo washer/dryer sets(they do 10 loads a day).  9 bathrooms.  a family bus.  all 15 kids' names begin with J.  a "normal" kitchen but with 2 of EVERYTHING.  a family-size kitchen...bigger than a restaurant's!  a mega dishwasher (full load in 3 minutes).  an outdoor grilling AREA...4 huge grills i think it was?  i can't even remember what else.

i'm glad things turned out well and they moved into their giant house...since the previous one was smaaaallllll for them.  i really really hope they call it quits on the childbirth, though.  there isn't room for any more kids in the giant house, on the family bus, ANYWHERE!   historectomy?  why not. 

i won't even get started on their "dating ideas"...sheesh.  but if you ever see the listing on the tv guide channel, check this family out for a few minutes.  be shocked.  i am.  how often is it that you encounter a lady that has had more C-SECTIONS than you've had SHOTS...and is so used to them that merely my thoughts on waking up in the morning cause me more pain than c-sections do her!  eeeek.

end of story/rant/thoughts.

oh but if you didn't already know it...THIS lady will not, no way, not happening, NEVER pop out kids like a machine.  if it even happens for me...i'm saying 2...max 4, no negotiating.  and i'm reeeally leaning towards 2.