This is always a good time of year for movies...in my opinion. I'm not a movie "snob", per say, I just have definite ideas about what I think makes a movie good.
To spend time in a movie theater is a little piece of heaven for me. There is something magical about the big screen, getting lost in a really good story. Something that makes me laugh...something that makes me think...something that makes my heart pound or gives me goosebumps.
When a movie moves me...there's nothing like it.
I took time Friday to lose myself in two excellent stories.
Argo, the story of 6 people who escaped the American Embassy in Iran as it was overtaken and the other individuals held hostage for over a year, was incredible storytelling. It was an intense and held me captive until the last minutes.
Silver Linings Playbook is my favorite movie of 2012. I can not begin to encapsulate this film and what kind of "movie" it is. Dramatic with punches of uneasy humor. It is heart warming and heartbreaking. Everything about this movie was exceptional.
That's the great thing about movies.It doesn't matter what I think or a critic thinks or anyone else...a movie is to you something only decide it is. It's a beautiful gift.
"We do not things how THEY are. we see things as WE are."
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Finding Peace In The Quiet
It's been a whirlwind few weeks...I feel like it was go, go, go and by Thursday night...my head and my spirit were spinning.
Today was simply a day to detox from the crazy. I could feel the weight lifting as the tension was replaced by the sure joy of taking a deep breath. I did things I enjoyed with people I enjoy spending time with. It was a lovely day indeed.
Tomorrow, some chaos returns with the boys playing basketball all day...but for today...I am so grateful for the gift of doing the things that fill me up.
Stop the glorification if busy...indeed.
Today was simply a day to detox from the crazy. I could feel the weight lifting as the tension was replaced by the sure joy of taking a deep breath. I did things I enjoyed with people I enjoy spending time with. It was a lovely day indeed.
Tomorrow, some chaos returns with the boys playing basketball all day...but for today...I am so grateful for the gift of doing the things that fill me up.
Stop the glorification if busy...indeed.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
One Of Those Days...
Today was one of those days that was just...lousy.
I woke up late...managed to get myself and the kids ready and out the door in time to get Nate and Emma to their dad's to catch the bus and Cole dropped off at his school before the bell rang and punch in only 35 minutes late.
It just set an ugly tone. Nothing I did felt right the rest of the day. I was edgy and sad. The babies seemed louder and more agitated...and so did I. Thank God for Mandy and Joy, who I am so lucky to work with, they are such pros.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
"Just because today was a bad day, doesn't mean tomorrow can't be the best day of your life." anonymous
I woke up late...managed to get myself and the kids ready and out the door in time to get Nate and Emma to their dad's to catch the bus and Cole dropped off at his school before the bell rang and punch in only 35 minutes late.
It just set an ugly tone. Nothing I did felt right the rest of the day. I was edgy and sad. The babies seemed louder and more agitated...and so did I. Thank God for Mandy and Joy, who I am so lucky to work with, they are such pros.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
"Just because today was a bad day, doesn't mean tomorrow can't be the best day of your life." anonymous
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
You're Never Too Old for A New Toy!
I got a new phone today. It's fancy. It has lots of bells and whistles and a nice lady who answers questions in a soothing British accent. I wonder how long it will take me to master it?...Oh well...it will be fun!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Things I Love Right Now
I forgot to do some recommendations...things that I really dig right now...because people should really listen to what I say...:)
* Parenthood Tuesday 9:00pm NBC Run, don't walk to watch this gem. It's a really, really great show. The show is rich in talent and in storytelling.
*Scandal Thursday 9:00 pm ABC My guilty pleasure Kerry Washington heads a great cast of memorable characters.
*Creamy Tomato Soup and Grown Up Grilled Cheese Panera Bread The perfect comfort foods on a cold winter day
* North Matchbox 20 I love this album. My great pal, Andree, LOVES Matchbox 20, I myself, had liked their stuff on the radio. But I have fallen in love with this album.
* Modern Love Matt Nathanson Quite frankly, I'm surprised this album isn't full of burned holes. I've played it solid in my car for 6 months. I love pretty much every song and I can't say enough about how much I enjoy his voice.
* This Is 40 I heard a bad review of this "sort of" sequel to Knocked Up...but I went anyway...and I laughed my ass off. Oscar worthy...heaven's no...but certainly a good way to spend a Saturday night with some friends!
* Parenthood Tuesday 9:00pm NBC Run, don't walk to watch this gem. It's a really, really great show. The show is rich in talent and in storytelling.
*Scandal Thursday 9:00 pm ABC My guilty pleasure Kerry Washington heads a great cast of memorable characters.
*Creamy Tomato Soup and Grown Up Grilled Cheese Panera Bread The perfect comfort foods on a cold winter day
* North Matchbox 20 I love this album. My great pal, Andree, LOVES Matchbox 20, I myself, had liked their stuff on the radio. But I have fallen in love with this album.
* Modern Love Matt Nathanson Quite frankly, I'm surprised this album isn't full of burned holes. I've played it solid in my car for 6 months. I love pretty much every song and I can't say enough about how much I enjoy his voice.
* This Is 40 I heard a bad review of this "sort of" sequel to Knocked Up...but I went anyway...and I laughed my ass off. Oscar worthy...heaven's no...but certainly a good way to spend a Saturday night with some friends!
It's Another New Year!
Another year has come and gone. Another year this blog slipped by...
Oprah once said, "Another year to get it right"...I should have that put on my tombstone. At least this past year I had an excuse, something that was big enough...it frankly, was hard to wrap my brain around anything. The notes and pages I filled, I keep to myself...only because it's mine..
2013..another chance to get it right. A adjusting of attitude, a list of things to get done this year. What a difference a year does make. Sitting here on January 1, 41 years old (41? Seriously? What?) My mind and my heart are open...generally...I just want to do better, be better...the road is open and my heart beats in anticipation of the journey I am on. The blessing in the road that I have traveled...is that I know what I want. There are things I may not be afraid of or to ask for. I guess that's the gift of experience.
2013...I am almost giddy to see where this year's road takes me. Buckling up for adventure...giddy up.
Oprah once said, "Another year to get it right"...I should have that put on my tombstone. At least this past year I had an excuse, something that was big enough...it frankly, was hard to wrap my brain around anything. The notes and pages I filled, I keep to myself...only because it's mine..
2013..another chance to get it right. A adjusting of attitude, a list of things to get done this year. What a difference a year does make. Sitting here on January 1, 41 years old (41? Seriously? What?) My mind and my heart are open...generally...I just want to do better, be better...the road is open and my heart beats in anticipation of the journey I am on. The blessing in the road that I have traveled...is that I know what I want. There are things I may not be afraid of or to ask for. I guess that's the gift of experience.
2013...I am almost giddy to see where this year's road takes me. Buckling up for adventure...giddy up.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Patience...PLEASE!!!
You know what I would give $20 for? More patience. Seriously. I consider myself a reasonable person, but lately, especially on the home front...I grasping for it more and more. There's a mixed bag of things going on, teenager, testing new boundaries, etc. Quite frankly, I find myself having to remember that the three people I live with are only children after all.
It would be so much easier if they would get on board with my agenda! I am focusing my attention this week on patience, for them and for myself. Laughing it off as much as I can and giving them room to grow.
Maybe that will leave more room for my sanity...we shall see...
It would be so much easier if they would get on board with my agenda! I am focusing my attention this week on patience, for them and for myself. Laughing it off as much as I can and giving them room to grow.
Maybe that will leave more room for my sanity...we shall see...
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