Bravo, Bill Condon!
Thank goodness a director finally got a Twilight film right! I have been a fan of the Twilight series ever since I started reading the first book. Then and there, I got sucked in. No pun intended. I know that makes me a nerd, but I don't care. The books are truly wonderful, and they are (were?!) different literature that no other author had provided. Many critics have compared them to the Harry Potter series....what idiots! There is no comparison to the Harry Potter series. All that aside, the books really are a treat, and I recommend them to anyone, except men. My favorite is book number four, Breaking Dawn, which was just released in theaters today. All the books are great in their own way, which, in my opinion, characterizes a great book series.
Like today for Breaking Dawn, I have seen all of the other Twilight films on their opening weekends. Honestly, they have been horrible. The acting was so awkward at times that there was nothing else to do except squirm in your seat and look away from the screen. Today was vastly different. After four films, the director, Bill Condon, actually portrayed the movie with the essence of the book. There were a few changes-- as there always are, yet it was fantastic. It effortlessly encompassed everything it should have. I don't want to ruin it for any Twi-hards that haven't seen it, but I feel that anyone could enjoy it, even if they aren't a fan of the books.
OH! Plus, the previews are fantastic. I just knew it was going to be a good movie when the Titanic 3D preview danced across the screen with Celine Dion's famous lyrics. My heart will go on and on for Titanic; it never gets old. I cannot wait to see it in April again on the big screen...even if I will look like a loser in my 3D glasses. Also, I saw the trailer for The Hunger Games! I just bought The Hunger Games trilogy to read over my Thanksgiving Break. Everyone who has read them seems to be obsessed, and the movie trailer interested me just that much more. I can't wait to read it, and I can't wait to see it! YAY!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
It's the most Wonderful Time of the Year!
It's officially holiday season...aka my favorite time of the year. Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays. I don't discriminate between the two; I love them both. However, I do think they deserve their separate times. In other words, I don't decorate for Christmas until after Turkey Day.
In 4 days, I will officially be on Thanksgiving Break. Well, that's if you don't include the huge paper I have due on Sunday. No worries- It will get done. It always does! I get the entire week off for Turkey Day. I am so excited. Mom and I started planning our feast last night. I am already drooling.
It is only a few days after the Turkey celebration that I will be on Christmas break. Come December 6th I will be free of everything that this hellacious semester entailed. I will have 4 weeks off from school. That may sound a little excessive, but I wholeheartedly disagree. It is just enough, especially since I haven't really had a break since last Christmas. This break will be filled with lots of family and friend time- YAY! It will also include the fabulous wedding of 2 friends, a 5 year high school reunion, the renovation of our lake house, and who knows what else. It should be a fantastic few weeks!!
New Year's Eve will be spent with my girls in Atlanta. I have no doubts that it will be an interesting evening to say the least. When we all get together, there is never a dull moment. We might tend to be a little outrageous. ATL should be afraid...very afraid.
As I said, this holiday season is my favorite. I love that people all come together to celebrate no matter what else may be going on. This time of year always makes me so thankful for everything I have. It makes me proud of the things I have achieved and proud to be a part of the family and friends that I have. I hope everyone has a great holiday season and enjoys it as much as I do!
Happy Holidays!!
In 4 days, I will officially be on Thanksgiving Break. Well, that's if you don't include the huge paper I have due on Sunday. No worries- It will get done. It always does! I get the entire week off for Turkey Day. I am so excited. Mom and I started planning our feast last night. I am already drooling.
It is only a few days after the Turkey celebration that I will be on Christmas break. Come December 6th I will be free of everything that this hellacious semester entailed. I will have 4 weeks off from school. That may sound a little excessive, but I wholeheartedly disagree. It is just enough, especially since I haven't really had a break since last Christmas. This break will be filled with lots of family and friend time- YAY! It will also include the fabulous wedding of 2 friends, a 5 year high school reunion, the renovation of our lake house, and who knows what else. It should be a fantastic few weeks!!
New Year's Eve will be spent with my girls in Atlanta. I have no doubts that it will be an interesting evening to say the least. When we all get together, there is never a dull moment. We might tend to be a little outrageous. ATL should be afraid...very afraid.
As I said, this holiday season is my favorite. I love that people all come together to celebrate no matter what else may be going on. This time of year always makes me so thankful for everything I have. It makes me proud of the things I have achieved and proud to be a part of the family and friends that I have. I hope everyone has a great holiday season and enjoys it as much as I do!
Happy Holidays!!
Friday, November 11, 2011
11.11.11
Today has been such a great day so far!
First and foremost, Happy Veteran's Day. I am one of many who is so very thankful for our veterans past, present, and future. As many people are saying today, freedom is not free, and we can thank our soldiers for paying the price.
This morning I was so very lucky to be able to sleep in and eat breakfast in bed. I missed my TV shows last night because I was actually out and about in Columbus...Shocker, I know. It was a ball!! So, I watched my two Thursday night shows, The Vampire Diaries and Grey's Anatomy, while I sipped coffee and enjoyed a morning where I didn't have to rush, rush, rush.
After cleaning up the kitchen from breakfast, I scooted off to Wal-Mart to buy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II. This was a very bittersweet moment, seeing that this is the very last of the Harry Potter movies. I know, I know-- I'm such a nerd.
Now, as I am watching my new purchase, I am cleaning up my apartment because my Parentals are coming in town this afternoon. Tonight, I have an induction ceremony for an honor society, which I am actually excited about....I know-- Like I said, total nerd. Mom and Dad are coming to town to watch and celebrate. They are also bringing Lexi and Kooper, and I can't wait to see how the pups react to a new environment. Hopefully, Koop de Doop won't freak out too bad. Ha! I am so glad that my parents will get to meet my grad school friends, cohorts, and supporters tonight. After all, they have gotten me through this program as much as my family has. The ceremony is at six tonight, and afterwards, we are going to what I'm sure will be a fantastic dinner at Buckhead Grill. We haven't eaten there before, but the menu sounds amazing. Can't wait!
So, I have a great 11.11.11 today, and I'm sure the weekend will get even better tomorrow! We have Abigail's 2 year old birthday party. It's circus themed, and I am painting faces. It should be fun! Haha!
First and foremost, Happy Veteran's Day. I am one of many who is so very thankful for our veterans past, present, and future. As many people are saying today, freedom is not free, and we can thank our soldiers for paying the price.
This morning I was so very lucky to be able to sleep in and eat breakfast in bed. I missed my TV shows last night because I was actually out and about in Columbus...Shocker, I know. It was a ball!! So, I watched my two Thursday night shows, The Vampire Diaries and Grey's Anatomy, while I sipped coffee and enjoyed a morning where I didn't have to rush, rush, rush.
After cleaning up the kitchen from breakfast, I scooted off to Wal-Mart to buy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II. This was a very bittersweet moment, seeing that this is the very last of the Harry Potter movies. I know, I know-- I'm such a nerd.
Now, as I am watching my new purchase, I am cleaning up my apartment because my Parentals are coming in town this afternoon. Tonight, I have an induction ceremony for an honor society, which I am actually excited about....I know-- Like I said, total nerd. Mom and Dad are coming to town to watch and celebrate. They are also bringing Lexi and Kooper, and I can't wait to see how the pups react to a new environment. Hopefully, Koop de Doop won't freak out too bad. Ha! I am so glad that my parents will get to meet my grad school friends, cohorts, and supporters tonight. After all, they have gotten me through this program as much as my family has. The ceremony is at six tonight, and afterwards, we are going to what I'm sure will be a fantastic dinner at Buckhead Grill. We haven't eaten there before, but the menu sounds amazing. Can't wait!
So, I have a great 11.11.11 today, and I'm sure the weekend will get even better tomorrow! We have Abigail's 2 year old birthday party. It's circus themed, and I am painting faces. It should be fun! Haha!
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