Movie Lists

These lists had me laughing my ass off and definitely wanting to go watch some movies.

http://www.empireonline.com/features/topfives_2007/default.asp

I am McLovin! - does not get old (at least yet)

More Movies!

That's right, I'm on a movie watching kick this weekend.

When I dropped off the first three movies of the weekend, I picked up three more. 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'Alpha Dog' and 'Elephant'. I was surprisingly happy with prada. I didn't have any expectations going in and was just hoping for something fun, which it was. The clothing was great and really made me wish I was a size 4 (and not 4'11" :). Elephant was not my cup of tea. Not sure if I was just not in the mood or what, but it just didn't hold my attention (which I know it should have). Lisa loved it and it won at Cannes. It's got a Columbine thing going on. Just not sure why I didn't like it.

Now, Alpha Dog. Maybe this was what I was in the mood for, but it really held my attention. Justin Timberlake was excellent as was Emile Hirsch (who I've liked since Dogtown and can't wait to see in 'Into the Wild'). It reminded me of some of the books I read in high school when I was in my heavy metal phase. There was this book called 'Say You Love Satan'. It had that same kind of feel of how things just get way out of control.

Tara and I attempted to go see 'Atonement' tonight, but it was sold out. Instead we went to see 'Juno'. Unfortunately, we could only get seats in the front row. That sucked. But, the movie was awesome. I love Ellen Page (you must see Hard Candy) and Michael Cera (as mentioned earlier this weekend). It was so cute and hilarious! Go see this movie.

Bird Watching

Earlier today a bird landed on my balcony railing. Holy crap! Some kind of falcon or something. It was there for about ten minutes. Absolutely gorgeous. Not sure what it was and really bummed that I missed the shot when it spread its wings. A search of the web makes me think it might have been a red-shouldered hawk. Dad is doing some checking.

Movies

I actually watched a bunch of movies this weekend. In gearing up for the awards season, Julia and I rented 'Eastern Promises'. This is the new Cronenberg / Viggo film. It was not good, unfortunately. While at the store I also rented 'Superbad' and 'Stardust'. I never go rent movies (I normally borrow from the library), but I was all excited to rent movies I hadn't seen.

Stardust was awesome. I read the book last year and loved it. I absolutely loved the movie and highly recommend it. It's a fun, magical movie. I think I liked the movie because it had been awhile since I read the book, so I didn't have huge expectations. I'm pretty sure it will be a movie I add to my collection.

Superbad was pretty good. Not all fart jokes like I expected. Plus, I do like Michael Cera.

I'm attempting to finish reading the His Dark Materials trilogy (Golden Compass, etc). I'm on the last book and I'm just not into it. I know my brother loved the series, but I'm not a huge fan. Lisa and Christi bought me books for Christmas and I can't wait to start those. I somedays wish I was like Lisa and could read multiple books at the same time. Alas, I must finish off The Amber Spyglass first.

I've been sleeping most of the weekend (took Friday off as well and slept most of the day). I'm thinking I may have caught a touch of the flu my Grandma had over the holidays.

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season.

I know I haven't been on in forever, I don't know why. It doesn't feel like I've been busier than before (maybe I just have being in front of my computer). I have many things going on, but way too tired to write. I have definitely worn myself down (as always) this Christmas. Many things on the go and not sleeping at normal times.

My sisters were at my place for dinner tonight. Had a great visit (we cried, we laughed). I am so lucky to have them in my life. It just makes me miss my mom and my stepfather more. I wish they could both be here to see all we have done with our lives. But, I know they are watching us and are very proud and very happy that we are so close.

Craziness

So, I started my new job. Still not sure how it's going to go. Not much to do yet. But, I am enjoying taking the Go Bus. Plus, I play squash with Dorie once a week. Up until this week I was playing trivia on Monday nights. Unfortunately, we didn't make it into the finals. My friend Julia was subbing in for a couple of weeks and she kicked ass.

I've become a Creative Memories consultant. I'm excited. I'm working on a wedding book right now. I'm putting together all of the invitations, etc from all of my friends' weddings that I've been to in the last eleven (wow) years. I also just finished a digital scrapbook of my brother's wedding. I can't wait for it to be delivered so I can see how it looks.

Last night Dorie and I headed over to Lisa's place. Lisa had a group of friends over to celebrate her birthday. Had an awesome time. Finally got to me a number of her friends that I had heard so much about. We talked Buffy, motorcycles and the ballet. We got to meet the guy Lisa is now dating (Kevin - very nice). Can't wait to see pictures of their trip through California.

Well, it's time to go to bed. I have been so busy, no time to get my blog updated.