I am addicted to the movies. This is nothing new to the people who know me best. But i realized how calm and happy I was last night after I got home from the movies last night. Some could say it was because the movie I had just seen had a happy ending, and sure, I'm not as happy when I come home after a depressing movie, but I am calm... like I've just gotten my fix. And that's just what going to the movies is for me, it's even more calming than M&Ms! I know, this is another shocker.
Everyone on earth has that thing that they have to do. Well for me, it's going into that theatre and waiting for them to turn the lights off. To watch something that's bigger than myself and something that will bring me into another world. It's like my therapy. I love sitting in those seats, no matter how much my butt falls asleep... and sure, there are some seats in certain theatres I've been too that I wouldn't mind if I never sat in them again, but most of the time, I love those seats. My favorite is when no one is sitting in front of me so I can put my feet up or not worry about kicking the seat when the aisle is too small for my long legs.
And then the previews start. They are just as much fun as the movie itself, because I get to plan out my future! Decide which ones I want to see and which to skip. And finally the movie starts. At first I get agitated if the people around me aren't quiet by the time the 20th Century Fox music plays. But I know for most, people think this is still free range talk time. And for an hour and a half, 2 hours, whatever, I don't have to talk to ANYONE. I can just sit there and observe. I turn my phone on silent and I don't worry about if I've been sent a text or missed a phone call. It's like a need my weekly fix of the movies, I can't live without them. I LOVE IT.
I believe that this is why I get so angry when the people around me are talking. I just want to watch the movie in peace and quiet. It's especially annoying when it's not just teenagers talking, the adults should know better than this. And I'm not judging the old people who are trying to whisper, even though they should know not to talk either, but because they do not realize the volume of their voices. I've had first hand experience with my own grandma on this one in the last James Bond flick.
So others may go to the gym for therapy, others go to actual therapy, others like to walk when they want their peace and quiet, so I am telling you fine people of America, that the movie theatre is my safe haven. So please respect those of us who treat the movies like this and be quiet!
I love the movies. LOVE LOVE LOVE going and sitting in the dark theatre. I seriously get itchy for the movies when I haven't been in a while. You may say that I'm pathetic, or a dork? But I would beg to differ. Well I am a dork. I'll give you that one.
So take some time out today to think of that one thing that makes you oh so happy.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
good news
good news, friendos. my dear cat snowflake went to the vet today and got a smaller cone for her head. now she is a bit happier, though she would still rather kill us than wear that cone. but we learned that she may have hyper thyroidism. she is old, 17 years! but as you can tell from the pic in the last post, she went from spaceship to this...
i know she looks like she hails from the far away land of planet of the cats, she's just letting her head droop way down, i suppose this may be the most comfortable with the cone?
but why am i blogging about my cat? you got me. i am tired and don't have time to blog about my next topic. my love for sitting in movie theaters. until next time...
i know she looks like she hails from the far away land of planet of the cats, she's just letting her head droop way down, i suppose this may be the most comfortable with the cone?
but why am i blogging about my cat? you got me. i am tired and don't have time to blog about my next topic. my love for sitting in movie theaters. until next time...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
something's been bugging me.
Something's been bugging me. Or really, MANY things. let's just see how many i can actually remember right now.
ONE. when a CD skips. i know, this is not important in the grand scheme of things... but when I was to just drive to work, and i'm sick of the radio and i don't really have to drive so far as to plug in my iPod, i rely on some of my mixes. Today I popped in my Now 7 cd. I know, this one is a CLASSIC. so you can imagine, much to my dismay, the CD starts skipping on one of my fave tracks of the CD, Mandy Moore's "In my pocket." The same thing (the horrible disappointment and sadness you feel) when a DVD skips. It crushes your soul. You were groovin' and enjoyin' and BAM. Sometimes the skip lasts a second and sometimes it last the whole dame song, or a whole scene of a movie. It's just ruins everything. And I'm someone who prides myself on the care I use on my discs. But in some cases, my DVDs were scratched by others. Some CDs were scratched when I was dumb and put their info jacket insert, whatever you want to call them, behind the actual CD. I have since learned better and out the CDs behind the insert, this is of course in my travel CD case incase you were confused about my use of jewel boxes.
TWO. sarah palin. and the american people who support her. All these people that are just so CLUELESS about her lack of understanding about her own potential job, the world, our country, the list could go on. Obama doesn't walk around saying parts of the country are more pro-America. He doesn't wink when he's trying to make a point but can't seem to finish his sentence. She'll go on SNL, but not Meet the Press, the View, she won't even go on The O'Reilly Factor for goodness sake. I don't understand, or really, I DO understand. Her OWN campaign is scared to put her on these things knowing that if she's not rehearsed enough or memorized enough, God only knows what will come out of her mouth. But I want to just shed a tear right now... because I feel BAD almost that it's come down to this. Letting her only speak to crowds where she's prepared something... she can't even answer a third grader correctly when asked what a VP does/what she'll do as VP.
And because I'm a woman, of COURSE i would have liked to like her. But because she came out of no where with nothing but a dead bear on her couch to show for, i can't support her. (Check those photos out for real, they are from her anchorage office, i saw them on aol.)
THREE. When people criticize Ellen for speaking about her opinions on the potential ban on gay marriage in California. Just let the woman speak about the things she cares about. For other celebs, that may be cats or Darfur. For Ellen, it's something that hits close to home. And i agree with her, what are people so scared of? I'd love to know. Who cares if a couple in love of the same sex wants to get married. Should we really stand in the way of their happiness? I should think not. You KNOWWW half the people who are complaining would be PISSED if the government was threatening to take away the rights and privileges of their own marriage.
FOUR. That people still believe that Obama is muslim (but really, why would it matter?), or that he had that first meeting in Ayer's basement. AHHHH people, please use http://www.factcheck.org/. PUT ON THOSE THINKING CAPS! USE YOUR RESOURCES!
FIVE. when the book you want is already checked out. But these are things that cannot be helped. We should all be so grateful that others are reading.
Let's discuss what makes me happy and end on a high note.
ONE. Obama making an appearance via satellite today on the Ellen show and tried to prove that he's a better dancer than Michelle. I love you Obama, but she's got you beat.
TWO. When the kids I've been helping in swimming classes finally get what I've been trying to teach them. When it CLICKS!
THREE. When people show up to work and actually do their jobs. Ahhh, I can smell the accomplishment.
FOUR. Reading a great book, even if it meant having to wait for it because someone else got to enjoy it too. Have you visited your local library lately?
FIVE. Laughing out loud. Whether at a TV show, with your Dad, talking to friends, or at your cat who is banging into things because you had to put on a cone around her neck to keep from scratching her head (but really that makes you sad on the inside too.)
So my people, I leave you with this. Use your brains. Check your facts. Read a book. Laugh out loud. and most importantly, Use good judgement.
ONE. when a CD skips. i know, this is not important in the grand scheme of things... but when I was to just drive to work, and i'm sick of the radio and i don't really have to drive so far as to plug in my iPod, i rely on some of my mixes. Today I popped in my Now 7 cd. I know, this one is a CLASSIC. so you can imagine, much to my dismay, the CD starts skipping on one of my fave tracks of the CD, Mandy Moore's "In my pocket." The same thing (the horrible disappointment and sadness you feel) when a DVD skips. It crushes your soul. You were groovin' and enjoyin' and BAM. Sometimes the skip lasts a second and sometimes it last the whole dame song, or a whole scene of a movie. It's just ruins everything. And I'm someone who prides myself on the care I use on my discs. But in some cases, my DVDs were scratched by others. Some CDs were scratched when I was dumb and put their info jacket insert, whatever you want to call them, behind the actual CD. I have since learned better and out the CDs behind the insert, this is of course in my travel CD case incase you were confused about my use of jewel boxes.
TWO. sarah palin. and the american people who support her. All these people that are just so CLUELESS about her lack of understanding about her own potential job, the world, our country, the list could go on. Obama doesn't walk around saying parts of the country are more pro-America. He doesn't wink when he's trying to make a point but can't seem to finish his sentence. She'll go on SNL, but not Meet the Press, the View, she won't even go on The O'Reilly Factor for goodness sake. I don't understand, or really, I DO understand. Her OWN campaign is scared to put her on these things knowing that if she's not rehearsed enough or memorized enough, God only knows what will come out of her mouth. But I want to just shed a tear right now... because I feel BAD almost that it's come down to this. Letting her only speak to crowds where she's prepared something... she can't even answer a third grader correctly when asked what a VP does/what she'll do as VP.
And because I'm a woman, of COURSE i would have liked to like her. But because she came out of no where with nothing but a dead bear on her couch to show for, i can't support her. (Check those photos out for real, they are from her anchorage office, i saw them on aol.)
THREE. When people criticize Ellen for speaking about her opinions on the potential ban on gay marriage in California. Just let the woman speak about the things she cares about. For other celebs, that may be cats or Darfur. For Ellen, it's something that hits close to home. And i agree with her, what are people so scared of? I'd love to know. Who cares if a couple in love of the same sex wants to get married. Should we really stand in the way of their happiness? I should think not. You KNOWWW half the people who are complaining would be PISSED if the government was threatening to take away the rights and privileges of their own marriage.
FOUR. That people still believe that Obama is muslim (but really, why would it matter?), or that he had that first meeting in Ayer's basement. AHHHH people, please use http://www.factcheck.org/. PUT ON THOSE THINKING CAPS! USE YOUR RESOURCES!
FIVE. when the book you want is already checked out. But these are things that cannot be helped. We should all be so grateful that others are reading.
Let's discuss what makes me happy and end on a high note.
ONE. Obama making an appearance via satellite today on the Ellen show and tried to prove that he's a better dancer than Michelle. I love you Obama, but she's got you beat.
TWO. When the kids I've been helping in swimming classes finally get what I've been trying to teach them. When it CLICKS!
THREE. When people show up to work and actually do their jobs. Ahhh, I can smell the accomplishment.
FOUR. Reading a great book, even if it meant having to wait for it because someone else got to enjoy it too. Have you visited your local library lately?
FIVE. Laughing out loud. Whether at a TV show, with your Dad, talking to friends, or at your cat who is banging into things because you had to put on a cone around her neck to keep from scratching her head (but really that makes you sad on the inside too.)
So my people, I leave you with this. Use your brains. Check your facts. Read a book. Laugh out loud. and most importantly, Use good judgement.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
great sequels
I've decided to write a little something about the best sequels out there that DID deserve to get made. As I sat and watched "Father of the Bride" this morning on TV, I found myself hoping that as the ending approached "Father of the Bride: Part 2" would come on after. Much to my disappointment, The Encore Love channel decided to throw my dreams out the window and play "The Fugitive." Not that I don't like the Fugitive, but after "Father of the Bride," I want to watch the sequel!
So here's a list of my favorite, watch-worthy sequels.
- "Father of the Bride: Part 2" -Who doesn't want to see a pregnant Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams and a funny Martin Short doing pre-natal exercises to a ridiculously good workout plan by Franc? While this sequels story line of Mother and Daughter having babies at the same time, it's a happy and fun movie to sit through. You don't ever think that they shouldn't have made this film! I can't get enough.
-"My Girl 2" - I sometimes want to watch this one over "My Girl" because I know I'll cry my eyes out over the first one. But this sequel is genuine and as audience members, we want to see teenage Vada Sultenfuss grow up some more and see how she's coping with Thomas J's death down the road. We get to see her travel to CA to find out more about her mother and all in love with her not-really-related cousin, pierce her ears without permission! and lose her Thomas J mood ring (or so she thinks) in that weird dinosaur tar pit. I love me some "My Girl 2." Plus, the soundtrack made me fall in love with the Steve Miller Band song "Swingtown."
- "Toy Story 2" - We all know how those Disney sequels can go. This one surpasses them all and sticks true to the original's charm.
Here's some that are automatically on this list... "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back," "The Godfather Part II," "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" ( and that goes for "Epidode VI" and "The Return of the King") "Back to the Future 2," and I'm skipping over "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" to "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Because let's be honest, "Doom" has the most annoying sidekicks ever to grace a sequel.
So bust out those series and enjoy the first movies and then these great sequels!
So here's a list of my favorite, watch-worthy sequels.
- "Father of the Bride: Part 2" -Who doesn't want to see a pregnant Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams and a funny Martin Short doing pre-natal exercises to a ridiculously good workout plan by Franc? While this sequels story line of Mother and Daughter having babies at the same time, it's a happy and fun movie to sit through. You don't ever think that they shouldn't have made this film! I can't get enough.
-"My Girl 2" - I sometimes want to watch this one over "My Girl" because I know I'll cry my eyes out over the first one. But this sequel is genuine and as audience members, we want to see teenage Vada Sultenfuss grow up some more and see how she's coping with Thomas J's death down the road. We get to see her travel to CA to find out more about her mother and all in love with her not-really-related cousin, pierce her ears without permission! and lose her Thomas J mood ring (or so she thinks) in that weird dinosaur tar pit. I love me some "My Girl 2." Plus, the soundtrack made me fall in love with the Steve Miller Band song "Swingtown."
- "Toy Story 2" - We all know how those Disney sequels can go. This one surpasses them all and sticks true to the original's charm.
Here's some that are automatically on this list... "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back," "The Godfather Part II," "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" ( and that goes for "Epidode VI" and "The Return of the King") "Back to the Future 2," and I'm skipping over "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" to "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." Because let's be honest, "Doom" has the most annoying sidekicks ever to grace a sequel.
So bust out those series and enjoy the first movies and then these great sequels!
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