Editor-N-Chief:)

Hey there fellow Goddess Queens of the Universe!!! Well, yet another week has past at Room With A View. This weeks pic above is to commemorate those of us who will be going to Boston Market to get our “Thanksgiving-eat-on”. Thanksgiving restaurant style (although difficult to find an open location) is not impossible as I discovered a couple of years ago. As a matter of fact, you can find quite a few local locations to enjoy here:
1. http://www.ardore.com/bulletinBoard.asp?m=11
2. http://www.opentable.com/start.aspx?m=8
Anywho… this weeks Room With A View will feature a shout-out to the #1 Goddess Queen of the Universe... ie. a poem for the masses, and what I like to call Puerto-Rican Thanksgiving. Well, there’s just one more thing to say… Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Puerto Rican Thanksgiving:)

This Thanksgiving, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature Dora the Explorer. This is the first ever Hispanic balloon that will ever be seen on the parade. We Hispanics have come a long way from Maria hanging out at Hooper’s Store. This made me pose the question…
What are the top ten signs you are having a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving?!!
1 Instead of turkey, you have pelnir seasoned with sofrito, adobo, sason, and anything else in the Hispanic isle of Supremo.
2 You only serve three kinds of beverages; Malta Goya, Cola Champagne, and Café Bustillo.
3 You shake your Bon-bon to Shakira, (which you play full blast) while setting the table with your Puerto Rico placemats.
4 Instead of giving thanks, you yell weeeepaaa, as you do the sign of the cross.
5 You made enough rice and beans for your 47 cousins (all of whom will be over your house).
6 After dinner, Papo and Maria create their own Latino movie marathon with such movies as “The Best of Carlos Mencia”, and “Monster-in-law”.
7 All of your guests BTOT (bring their own Tupperware) and take leftover for the dog (doglike hunger they’ll have later).
8 The loud music is only disrupted by an after dinner fight between Nani y Carlos about placing the baby Jesus in the manger.
9 The only way you get the guests to leave after Thanksgiving dinner is by yelling, “IMIGRATION”!!!
10 When you get the bigger half of the wishbone, you wish you were adopted.

“Birthday Girl”
By E. Perez

She came in as a breeze on a cool autumn day in Puerto Rico.
She made her mother, younger sister, and father smile.
As she grew, she would be told time and time again that she seemed older than she was.
“Your child is very well behaved,” they would tell Mother in church.
Mother was proud.
Soon came the days of youth, and boys.
She didn’t heed Mother’s warnings.
It took awhile for her to find Mr. Right, and when she found him, she wondered if he would complete her forever.
She wondered if Mother’s words should be heeded.
The illusion of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers flooded her mind.
But youth soon melted, and so did the mythical creature called Mr. Right.
She found herself getting stronger, better, older, and wiser.
God was there for her.
She was there for herself.
She became a driver late in life, and took to living life on her terms.
We laugh, cry, sing, shop, and share together.
Our opinions often differ, but I couldn’t imagine my life without her.
Her humor isn’t sharp, but she makes me laugh all the same.
My rock.
My flower.
My mentor.
My teacher.
My heart.
My soul.
My pride.
My life.
My Mother.

Movie's to Watch For:)

"Memoirs of a Geisha" is the movie based on the best selling novel by Arthur Golden, and is one of the best books I've ever read. The story of a young girls struggle to cope with being sold into slavery. Throughout the novel, she longs to find a feeling of family and belonging. Her only hope soon rests on the shoulders of a single goal... becoming a geisha. The film will be released nation wide December 23. Can't wait for a sneek-peek? Click here:)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397535/trailers

Comming to theatres December 14th, Peter Jackson's King Kong is likely to be a box office smash!!! Based on the King Kong of old, Peter has the capacity to wow us once again with his computer graffic eye candy. King Kong is large and in charge in this obvious holiday hit. Don't miss the drama, suspence, and gorilla climbing mayhem. And, despite the picture Mema13 will not be featured in this film... darn!!!Click here for gorilla trailer love:)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360717/trailers

What would a movie heads-up be without a shoutout for this soon to come hit?!! Dan Brown's best selling novel "The Da Vinci Code" is a wonderful romp of murder, mayhem, and a secret sect. I'm sure (unless you have been living under a rock four the last hundred years<---Rip-Van-Winkle... this means you) you have gotten an ear full of press for this highly anticipated film. If you haven't (<---Sleeping Beauty) then it is a film staring Tom Hanks fighting to uncover the murderous mystery. Haven't read the book? <---non-reading-book-guy/gal (okay I promise to stop doing that) Pick up a copy of the novel and take your time with it. The movie isn't sceduled to be released until may 19th, 2006.

Want a sneek peek? Click here to view the trailer:)

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808625216/info

Editor-N-Chief:)
Hey there Room With A View Fans;) Sorry I didn’t post last week, but I promise to make it up with some New November Nonsense. Well, it’s nearly Turkey Day, and that means only one thing… stuffing… YOUR FACE!!! This weeks Editor-N-Chief is dedicated to an office turkey. Gobble, gobble. You know we all have that one person in our office that makes us want to run for the hills. Lil-ol-me will give you some pics I’ve prepared to secretly rag on the foe. In this case… the office pest… EEK!!! I’ve also thrown in a Special Editor-N-Chief rant, and a complete waste of everyone’s time… “Chocolate Math”. This weeks Poetry for the Masses will feature two poems. One deep yet untitled piece, and a little poem I like to call “Thankful”. Well anywho… there’s just one more thing to say… ENJOY:)

Editor-N-Chief Editorial:)

Have you ever had to deal with an office turkey?!! Well here are some photos that will make you feel a whole lot better about not being alone. We all suffer the rath of an office turkey at one time or another...just one more thing to say...ENJOY!!!

From the people who brought you "Dude, Have You Seen My Payraise?", and "Harold M. Kumar Gets the Corner Office"...

"Bragging Jerx"!!! No matter how advanced you think this civilization gets, there will always be some jerx to louse up the curve for the rest of us.

The "New Jerk Times" says... this movie is chock full of idiots. I laughed, I cried, but mostly... I snored.

Rated "B" for Braggadotious. Yet another made up dime word making the bragging jerk climb the ladder of success way before you even know there IS a ladder.

The most long awaited sequal to that blockbuster hit... "Mandingo-Pictures" is proud to present... "La Sangana De La Officina"!!!

Follow our hero's as they try their best to battle the worst echona in the office. It will take cunning. It will take skill. It will take about 7.50 from your wallet.

The top critics say, "La Sangana De La Officina" is as sharp as the swords they thrust at each other".

Top theatre executives are clammering to make "La Sangana De La Officina" go straight to the top!!!

The last movie we bring you may by far be the best...

Year one he had to fight for the Sorcerer's Stone...

Year two he had to fight in the Chamber of Secrets...

Year three he had to fight to save the Prizoner of Azkaban...

but year four Harry Potter faces his worst foe ever... the office jerk!!!

Watch as Harry must laugh at jokes that aren't funny, and watch the clock until closing time. Watch with him... if you dare!!!

Chocolate Math:)

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10).
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to bebold).
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator.
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755… If you haven't, add 1754.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
7. You should have a three digit number.

The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!) THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2005) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS.

Poetry For The Masses:)

“Untitled”
By E. Perez

This is a sonnet for thee my dear child.
For, I’ll allow my mind to think on you.
Your hands were once very tender and mild.
Once I blinked my eyes, how quickly you grew.
I can’t turn back time. GOD, I wish I could.
Thinking everyday on the things I missed.
I hope you know everything all bright women should.
Like how to make money and how much your missed.
I hope your life is happy and true.
I know throughout your life I wasn’t there.
I want you to know daughter, I love you.
Wonder everyday if you even care.
I am a good man.
I never was bad.
This is a poem,
Of an absentee Dad.

“Thankful”
By E. Perez

Teacher gave homework.
He said write a poem about this Thanksgiving that we’ll spend at home.
The children all fussed, and gave out a sigh; at thinking the work spoiled their pumpkin pie.
As the loud bell rang, we all ran to the door.
Not one of us thought of homework anymore.
My thoughts were on sleeping as late as can be, and hanging the ornaments on the Christmas tree.
My dreams were of turkey that Thanksgiving Eve; how my mouth would water.
I’d roll up my sleeve.
I woke at nine-thirty, to see the parade, and smell all the good food my Mother had made.
I washed and then put on my Thanksgiving best.
My Dad and my sister greeted every guest.
We were then all seated.
Every chair had a label, so that we would know where to sit at the table.
And, now came the time.
All the fixings were there.
I felt myself anxious.
I squirmed in my chair.
The adults had settled, and their children too.
That is when my Mom said, “One last thing to do.”
She asked us to take turns, you know one by one, and say what we were thankful for just for fun.
I rolled my eyes, and I thought it was a bore.
It would be the turkey I’d be thankful for.
My Father then said, “John, I’m thankful you’re back.
I pray for those soldiers still there in Iraq.”
John said he was thankful for those souls in heaven for making him stronger after nine eleven.
Aunt Pauline was thankful for her good friend Tina.
You see she survived Hurricane Katrina.
My cousins were thankful for all that they had.
My sister was thankful for our Mom and Dad.
My Mother said something simplistic yet true.
She said, “Everyone here… I’m thankful for you.”
Now came the time every year I would dread.
It was time to give thanks, and my face had turned red.
I’m thankful for God and his angels above.
For the life that He gave me, and blessing of love.
I’m thankful for limbs.
I’m thankful for home.
I’m thankful that this time I don’t spend alone.
I’m thankful for food, and these clothes that are clean.
I’m thankful I can live a life that’s serine.
I’m thankful for friends, but also that I’m warm.
I’m thankful I don’t have to weather a storm.
I’m thankful for youth and also old age.
I’m thankful I don’t live my life in a cage.
I’m thankful I’m happy, and I don’t wake up scared
I’m thankful you listened to the thoughts I’ve shared.
We should all be thankful for the lives we’re living. Now enjoy the meal, and Happy Thanksgiving.