At the movies…

Friday afternoon this felt like it was going to be a movie weekend.  I haven’t been to the theater in a while, and, rather unbelievably, there are several movies out now that I’d be quite happy to see with the full impact of the theater experience.

First off, and lowest on my preference list, is Megamind, the DreamWorks production about a evil genius turned superhero (or something like that).  This one I’d only see because of my kids.  Fact is, if they see it and I don’t, they’ll be trying to discuss it with me…’Remember the part when [insert something hilarious to boys here] happened, Mom?’  And they’ll conveniently forget, over and over again, that I didn’t, in fact, see it with them.

Movie 2?  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.  I’m a big Harry Potter fan, and this is the big ending…or the beginning of the big ending.  The trailers are hyping the movie as an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat, super-charged blockbuster.  And if they’re sticking with the books, there should be a touch of romance too.  And you know how I love a touch of romance…

Okay now we’re moving into the movies that are truly my cup of tea…the romantic comedies.  And there are two!  Morning Glory, with *sigh* Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams, and Love and Other Drugs, with the adorable Jake Gyllenhaal and the toothsome Anne Hathaway.  I would be perfectly happy whiling away a rainy (or sunny) afternoon watching these movies back to back in the theater by myself.  It’s been a while since I’ve seen a romantic comedy, and I’m going through a bit of a withdrawal.  Soon I’ll be pulling out my go-to holiday fave, The Holiday, but not yet, and I need a little something to keep me going till then.

And now the weekend is ending and I haven’t been to the theater.  Maybe this Thanksgiving week…

How about you?  What would you see if you had a free afternoon at the movies?  And definitely give me your reviews if you’ve seen any of these movies!!

Posted in movies on 11/21/2010 10:50 pm | 5 Comments

Slightly envious

On beautiful autumn days like today, I almost wish I could trade places with my dog.  She hangs out outside for hours, perched on the barbeque grill, scoping out squirrel antics and neighborhood noises.
I’d want a book.
Posted in fall on 11/17/2010 06:11 pm | 4 Comments

Latest Discoveries

As I’ve been swamped with deadlines, committments, and things that simply needed to get done these past two weeks, a few things stick out in my mind.

Working at Gilly Hicks (the Sydney-based version of Abercrombie or Hollister) must be a study in embarrassment.
As I breezed in to pick out a Christmas gift for my niece, the girl at the door said to me, “Every girl wants some ‘Down Undies’ for Christmas.”  My dumbfounded response?  “Okay.”  I won’t even go into the almost nude male photos on the walls…

There is such a thing as too many desserts
NEVER would I have thought to admit such a thing, but it’s true.  My mom and I put together a lovely little dessert bar for my sister-in-law’s baby shower, but honestly, we would all have likely been content with a big slice of chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting.  I know I would have.  Moral: Some things are meant to be done by other people.

It’s pretty hilarious to watch the transformation in people if you’re the only one in the group not drinking.  Tongues loosen, inhibitions slink off, and what’s left is very funny indeed.

Laser tag is arguably the most fun you can have with your friends for $5. I recently played a round with friends–just moms, no kids, and it was AWESOME!! There’s talk of challenging our husbands…

I’m thrilled to be surrounded by people who still think birthdays are important (even approaching 40)  For some, it’s more of a ‘birth-week’.  My mother-in-law told me last year that birthdays were for young people.  Well, I’m not subscribing to that philosophy, and I don’t ever plan to.  If possible, I’ll be laser-tagging it into my eighties.  (I can totally see Betty White doing it…)

Jake Gyllenhaal is pretty cute.  Just watched The Prince of Persia last night…

Having friends who understand you is priceless.  Despite my c-r-a-z-y schedule I still made time to drive into Houston to see three of my favorite authors (Tasha Alexander, Deanna Raybourn, and Lauren Willig) discuss their books.  It was so worth it, and it was clear that they are all friends and have tremendous respect for each others’ work. 

I miss the quiet solitude of writing.  I’m anxious to get back to it.

Posted in nothing on 11/15/2010 11:22 pm | 9 Comments
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