I guess it depends on when you read this blog. It has been one of the longest weeks here at work. I have also worked over three hours since Wednesday. We have implemented a new system here at work, fun fun. Tons of work to go around.
So I am playing catch up over the weekend and to start things off I am going to show you one of my favorite childrens shows ever!! Cinderella. its a classic and it has been done in many different ways. Here take a look,
Today's blog focuses on the letter "b". I can think of several kid movies that are awesome and ignite the imagination. I think that's the problem with America these days there is not enough imagination time. Kids are too caught up with the drama of the real world. They need to step back and breath, it's going to be okay.
So I am starting with one of my favorites Disney's Beauty and the Beast!! This show has the great Angela Landsbury as a singing Tea pot, what is better than that. I love the music and still sing along when I wander across it.
Then there's the new pixar, Brave, which I haven't seen yet, but really want to!!
And I promised a friend I would give a shout out to Bolt. You know the one about the crime fighting dog.
In other news I am in the process of getting my novel together to be published via Kindle Fire. That being said I plan on making one more attempt of selling the story to a potential agent!!
Movie Madness begins today. I am going to blog about kids movies from A to Z. Sounds fun doesn't it!! Yes!! I love movies becuase they display popular culture and our beliefs. This is the first time I am doing this so enjoy I know I know.
First movies up are...drum roll please....Alladian and Angels in the Outfield.
Both movies are equally great and you walk away with a good feeling!!
Imust say that I love Law and Order Special Victims Unit. It's a great show even though Detective Stabler gets on my ners sometimes. The show is great becuase it's the first of its kind to not always end with a happy ending. You sit down to watch it and before you know it your sucked in wih whatever story they are playing out. Some haneous and some downright ridiculous. I love it!! There is drama, drama, drama, which is what life is about and unfortunatley the lives of those really in the SVU. I don't know how they do it, lord knows they aren't paid enough.
Also the show still exist because crime and deviant behavior affects us all, even thoughs who don't want to admit it. We all have dirty little serets, it's just most of us are not doing things that will get us thrown in the slammer.
I have abone to pick with Hollywood and it's about remaking movies. Lat night I had the pleasure of watching yet another one of Hollywoods epic fails on a remake--Footloose. You know this one!!
First off let me begin by saying his move was exactly like the first one. Not much changed, which is weird seeing kids dance like they ewere from the 1980's. I know they say history repeats it's self but geez, this is insane. There was no orignialtiy to it whatsoever!! It annoyed me to no end.
I hope they don't plan on making a remake of The Goonies or Flashdance. WE need to jsut get out own ideas Hollywood. Find more writers like the writers of Dream House or Transformers.
Heres a glimpse in the past and I mus say that the orignal Footloose is so much better.
This moring I am going to chat about cohabiting and my demise at writing poetry.
First cohabiation. I just want to begin by saying that most mornings I am out walking and taking in the calm before the storm of the day. While I do this I phappen to notice that most driveways have three or more cars parked in the lot. I know they aren't apartments becuase most of them are thos older ranch stle home that most older people live in. This brings me to my next thought of cohabiting.
The empty nest has returned hom. I"m sure that are more than one or two genrations of families living in the same house. This is neat becuase in other countries this is the norm. America is not normal in that the child leaves the home and never looks back and in most cases put thei parents in a nursing home when they are not able to take care of themselves. I feel most of the time that's a very selfish thing to do. I plan on taking in my parentswhen they can't fend for themselves. But going back to what I said, parents, living with kids, and their kid's kids makes for a very interesting upbring. I bet if they did a survey on those kids they would find some very striking differences. Hmmm...sounds like a good experiment. Any takers.
Now onto poetry. Last night for class I have to analyze these two pems which were very different but about the same topic, losing things or themselves. it was then that I realized that I cannot write poetry that is good. My poetry usually consist of a bunch of words seperated by puntuation wtih no rhyme or reason. I"m sure there is a specific poem type that I just describe. But I guess, I hope I get better. I use to write poetry for like a minute, but I thought it ducked so I trashed it all. I"m sure I still have the notbook somewhere.
Whew!! I am so glad this weekend is over. There were some really rought times, but we made it through with the sun shining!!
More importantly I had to write a poem today about the season and it was on eof the hardest things I have ever done.
I got my two mile walk in today and feel great about ti and looking forward to a GREAT week!! No seriously. I mean I am thankful I have a job, a woman I love, cats and dogs. Life couldn't get better. Okay I take that back it can get better if I had a book deal. One can dream can't they!!
Well this weekend I happend to come across the movie Savages.
From this clip you see that the actress Blake Lively who is most noted for her role of Serena Vanderwoodsen the "it" girl from the upper East Side show called Gossip Girl. I must say that I woul have thought her playing this role, but she shocked me and pulled it off.
Now I'm not going to tell you abou the movie, the trailer covers that. What I am going to tell you about is that if your looking for a semi deranged movie to watch that leaves you quessing watch this. I recommend NOT watching this around childen. Too vulgar and brutal. Honestly is reminds me of a tames down version of Columbina, you know that movie with Zoe, you know the chick that does the voice in Avatar. So that's my Monday Movie Review..onward to work.
So I am passing this along and let me begin by saying thanks for the nomination from Connie Lynn Smith who nominated me for the "Liebster Award". I could definelty use some more followers. So I surfed the world wide web and found some awesome blogs to share.
The “Liebster Award” is for bloggers with under 300 followers. The rules of the award is that the nominee must link back to whoever awarded them, write 11 random facts about themselves, answer the 11 questions from the award giver, and then nominate another 11 bloggers and make up 11 questions for them to answer. It’s a great way for new and undiscovered bloggers to meet new people, get more followers and find some blogs that they want to follow.”- From fellow blogger Wayne who first gave the award to James.
Sure
Random facts:
1.I have participated in NANO twice and completed it!!
2.I have a fake eye.
3.I’m left handed
4.I love love love my Kia Rio
5.I really enjoy watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer on the weekends.
6.I do NOT like Anne Curry’s replacement.
7.I purposely watch dance movies to irritate my girlfriend.
8.I’m a clutterbug.
9.I want to own a zoo!!
10.I wish I could write lyrics to music.
11.I am addicted to anything that is SIMs related!!
Answers to my questions:
1.What is your biggest personal achievement?
—– Finally deciding to go to school for something I love. English!!
2.Do you have a goal for this year? If so, what is it?
—–I plan on self publishing my first novel, Jaded Proposal!!
3.If you could pick any imaginary world (from novels/movies) to live in, which would it be and why?
—– I would totally choose The Dark Word, by LJ Smith. That place is awesome and then maybe I would venture into the world of Anne Bishop, The Dark Jewels Trilogy and end up The Wrinkle in Time!
4.If you could spend a day with any celebrity, whom would you choose and why?
—— Jennifer Lawrence, because she’s awesome and down to earth.
5.What’s the last book you read that surprised you?
--That would be Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Wow,
6. What’s your favorite game show to watch, and would you actually want to be a contestant on it?
—– Remember that show called Supermarket Sweep, I would totally be on that show or Double Dare!!
7.If you could pick any novel besides your own to be made into a movie, which would it? Why?
—–The Great Gilly Hopkins, because it’s a great story.
Today I am going to discuss documentaries. I love them. Whether they are low budget or cost a fortune to make. if I could make one I would. I don't know what I would do it on. Maybe the day and life of an aspiring author.
In the past I have tried to watch at least one indie movie/documentary film a week. Now it's like one ever two or three months. In the past I have watched documentaries about dolphin cruelty (The Cove) and Parking Lot wars! Yes it was about rivaling parking lot attendants. It was great. I have also seen shows about modeling and food, but right now I am watching one about the Hunger Games.
Another shout out to my girl Jennifer Lawrence, as I stated yesterday was born to be an actress. I love the way that the people being interviewed point out the difference between a star and a actress. They also pointed out why Kristen Stewart wasn't chosen, stating that she was too passive. I would have to agree. Not that I have anything against her. They are two completely different people.
Yeah, I have finally mastered blogging most days thanks so much to the A to Z challenge and I have also found some awesome new blogs to read and follow. Today I am going to give a review on the movie, Silver Lining Playbook!!
Here's the Trailer:
If you are looking for a fun quirky and interesting movie then this is it!!
It stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Now you probably already know who these two super stars thanks the The Hangover and The Hunger Games. Ha, just noticed that both of their hit moves start with an "h". WEll I bet you don't know where they got their start.
The first movie I had ever seen Mr. Cooper in was My Wet Hot American Summer, it's hilarious!!
Bradley Cooper plays a gay dude and there's even a "intamate" scene in a shed. It's a great cult classic.
The first time I saw Jennifer Lawrence was in the move called The Poker House, it's a autobiographical fim about the life of Lori Petty, you know "Kit" in A league of their Own. Its areally good film. When I saw it I was like yp she was born to be an actress and will go far!! I was right. She;s practically on top of the world. She's one of my favoirte actresses!!
I definelty recomment it!!
On antoher note feel free to check out the new May special for Thirty One Gifts!!
