August 7, 2011
It just occurred to me as I listened to a radio ad for the movie “The Help” This summer was a Powerhouse for movies.. I’m talking Xmen, Transformers, HARRY POTTER, Captain America (I didn’t see that tho) Friends with Benefits and many others.
I mean, when was a summer this awesome. None that I can think of. Its kinda bittersweet though, I’ll never have another HP movie or possibly not another Transformers .. And with the success of so many of these comes the not so awesome sequel attempts.
Anywho, here are some of my thoughts on these summer blockbusters that I did see and the ones I think were alleged blockbusters that I didn’t see..
1. Xmen — Awesome. I’m a big fan of the X-Men series and I loved the early introduction to some characters.
2. Harry Potter– So So Soooo Sad that its over. Devastated.
3. Transformers- loved it. Laughed a lot.
4. Crazy, stupid, Love- loved it. Adult humor. Ryan Gosling Topless=awesomeness
5. Friends w/ Benefits – cute. Mila Kunis + JT were funny. Mila’s mom character, funny.
6. Bad Teacher – Funny, but I’m still unsure of the point.
7. Something Borrowed – cute. Good book adaptation.
8.BridesMaids- alleged the hangover of Chick flicks. I found it funny. I do love Maya Rudolph.
What I didn’t see:
Pirates of the Carribean – I thought the last one was the last one.
Hangover II – I refuse to tarnish my opinion of the first. No one person gave this an A review.
Thor
Super 8
Green Lantern
Captain America
Cowboys & Aliens
Smurfs
Rise of Planet of the Apes
Will see:
The Help
Very good movie season! Viva la Summer!
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Today I really sat and thought about choices and their impact. Life really is all about the choices we make (for the most part). I’ve come to think that it’s really the small things that make up the biggest aspects of our lives.
Small choices = big results. Isn’t that like the mantra of every diet book and weight loss guide in the world? What made me go down this train of thought were several things, various Facebook statuses from friends and my own battle with coffee stick out to me.
Someone wrote how they just want to be drama free. Well if you want To be how can it not be? Because of the choices we make!! You want drama free but you indulge flirting with men or women online for your significant other to see. You want drama free but you spend time gossiping on the phone with coworkers about coworkers. You don’t want drama but you frequently entertain shenanigans. You choose the people in your life. If someone brings drama, cut them off! And I know that everyone has their own definitions of drama, but whatever it is to you , it’s a matter of the choices you make.
I want to give up coffee, well not really but I think I could drink less. The other day I as driving past QuickChek and they have some amazingly delicious coffee, including an extreme caffeine blend. It took ALL my willpower not to stop in, even though I was tied and hadn’t been sleeping well and I needed that boost of caffeine.
I’m trying to go back to where I made a conscious choice every day to be positive. I used to do this and realize I liked who I was more then. I won’t pretend it’s easy it’s REALLY hard to be positive daily when you dont see instant, tangible results. I also want to make a conscious choice to Handle my time better. I’ve always struggled with time management, but now I want to tackle this as a goal. I say this as I realize I’ve been sitting on the couch watching E! Since I’ve woken up. I know I want to do this but I have to plan my how. Right now it’s just an idea, soon enough I’ll have a plan and I will definitely share.
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August 1, 2011
Its weird that typing a blog entry while sitting on my laptop doesn’t feel natural anymore?
I think I lost my sense of self somewhere back between spring and summer. I think it got lost in the self scrutiny and criticalness I’ve been having of myself. Some days I go through the motions, but I’m just not me. I put the smile on and I carry on my day, but its not there. I’ve also become someone who starts things and doesn’t finish them. That’s soo NOT me! Even this blog entry was started and stopped several times.
I feel more cynical. More jaded. Less joyous about the world. This isn’t me. Hasn’t been me. Why now? What’s caused me to lose sight of positivity?
I’ve been spending a lot of time alone. Even in the presence of friends and family I’m alone in my thoughts. Planning and wondering how to get to the next point, but I don’t even know what that next point is. And before I can focus on the next point shouldn’t I be enjoying where I currently am?
Let’s see:
I’m blessed beyond belief. I cannot deny this. I can’t say I have an awful life by any means. I’m grateful to be where I am in life. I feel this in all my heart but my mind doesn’t believe it.
I’m hoping writing this all down makes it more real and forces me to address it.
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