Friday, May 30, 2008
Ohhhhh,
Jake Ryan how I love you so! The last 2 minutes of Sixteen Candles are perhaps 2 of the greatest in movie history for me, nerdy sentimentalist that I am.
Very Brief...
...movie reviews:
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was entertaining. Not the best movie I've ever seen, but very Indiana Jones-like (obviously) and a decent way to spend a few hours. I think what is different about this one is that when the first Indy movie came out, it was the first of it's kind and so very new and exciting. Nowadays, action-adventure movies abound and it's not an unique genre anymore. But it has that sentimentality-thing going for it and Indy will always be my first true action adventure hero.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was awesome. I liked it even better than the first. I'll definitely see it again and again. Highly recommended!
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was entertaining. Not the best movie I've ever seen, but very Indiana Jones-like (obviously) and a decent way to spend a few hours. I think what is different about this one is that when the first Indy movie came out, it was the first of it's kind and so very new and exciting. Nowadays, action-adventure movies abound and it's not an unique genre anymore. But it has that sentimentality-thing going for it and Indy will always be my first true action adventure hero.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was awesome. I liked it even better than the first. I'll definitely see it again and again. Highly recommended!
Monday, May 19, 2008
May Sweeps, Revisited
Here's my take on the sweeps - tonight is the last night of Sweeps that I'll be watching although I know the shows will continue through this week.
Survivor:Micronesia: I wanted Amanda to win and I think it was a surprise when Parvati won. It was a good last show though and I may need to watch next season - Survivor:Gabon. That looks like a very scary environment to be all alone in.
The Hills: Well, I stayed up and watched the After Party as well. Loved how they left it hanging with Audrina and Lauren. I have to say, prior to the last few episodes, I really liked Lo, but man have they portrayed her as a bitch and I really feel sorry for Audrina. And Heidi blowing off her boss like that? If I were her boss, I'd fire her ass so fast. Can't wait for the next season!!
America's Next Top Model: WooHoo! Whitney won! I would have been happy with Anya winning, too, but Whitney really did the best job with the commercial and runway. She was smokin'! I hope the next cycle will be as good as this one - I really haven't liked an entire season since Cycle 7 when CariDee won.
Desperate Housewives: This was a good one! Lots of closure with a tease for next season! It was a bit iffy the last few seasons, but I can't wait for the new one now!
Gossip Girl: Still watching this one, but way to go Blair for sticking it to Georgina! ("Didn't you hear, I'm the crazy bitch around here?") Can't wait to see what happens with S and D - oh no! Together? Broke Up? I'll be back for next season for sure!
Survivor:Micronesia: I wanted Amanda to win and I think it was a surprise when Parvati won. It was a good last show though and I may need to watch next season - Survivor:Gabon. That looks like a very scary environment to be all alone in.
The Hills: Well, I stayed up and watched the After Party as well. Loved how they left it hanging with Audrina and Lauren. I have to say, prior to the last few episodes, I really liked Lo, but man have they portrayed her as a bitch and I really feel sorry for Audrina. And Heidi blowing off her boss like that? If I were her boss, I'd fire her ass so fast. Can't wait for the next season!!
America's Next Top Model: WooHoo! Whitney won! I would have been happy with Anya winning, too, but Whitney really did the best job with the commercial and runway. She was smokin'! I hope the next cycle will be as good as this one - I really haven't liked an entire season since Cycle 7 when CariDee won.
Desperate Housewives: This was a good one! Lots of closure with a tease for next season! It was a bit iffy the last few seasons, but I can't wait for the new one now!
Gossip Girl: Still watching this one, but way to go Blair for sticking it to Georgina! ("Didn't you hear, I'm the crazy bitch around here?") Can't wait to see what happens with S and D - oh no! Together? Broke Up? I'll be back for next season for sure!
Score!
I just saved myself $70+! I need a new swimsuit (going to the beach this summer!) and had found ones online at L.L. Bean and Land's End, but both of them were $100+. I scouted around and found a similar one at WalMart for right around $30. Yay! It's awfully cute!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
WooHoo!
Congratulations Whitney on winning America's Next Top Model! You go girl! Best of luck to you - you are an inspiration!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Favorite Shops
I love to shop. I love clothes. I love to spend money, but don't have a lot of it. Here's some of my favorites:
Target - I love the limited edition designer lines they have. I can't hardly walk into a store without spending $100 on clothes "I need". And they are based in MN:)
Old Navy - my favorite. I am addicted. I have an Old Navy CC - bad news! I currently look like a walking ad for Old Navy. Yah - it's bad. I love them.
Fashion Bug - I forget about this store, but they really have some cute things for my, heh-hem, bigger backside that actually fit me - you know, they fit the butt and thighs without a huge gaping waist. I just got a few pair of Bermudas and capris and have worn the one pair of capris for the past 2 days straight (lazy, non-sweating lounging days, so I really don't stink!).
Wal Mart - for the basics. I can get cheap tank tops and t-shirts and fitness clothes that work just fine for me.
Vanity and Maurices - have some really cute stuff (always have), but with the changes in styles, are more age appropriate for me. No more tummy-baring shirts. I got the cutest sweater and shirt this past fall.
Foot Locker - I have spoiled myself to the point where I can no longer wear anything other than Nike running shoes (and I love shoes so much). Occassionally I can get away with a dress shoe, but if there is any walking involved at all, I'm dead without my Nikes.
I used to be a mail order freak, but spend way too much money way too easily, so I've gotten away from J Crew and Victoria's Secret, but I do love them so :)
Target - I love the limited edition designer lines they have. I can't hardly walk into a store without spending $100 on clothes "I need". And they are based in MN:)
Old Navy - my favorite. I am addicted. I have an Old Navy CC - bad news! I currently look like a walking ad for Old Navy. Yah - it's bad. I love them.
Fashion Bug - I forget about this store, but they really have some cute things for my, heh-hem, bigger backside that actually fit me - you know, they fit the butt and thighs without a huge gaping waist. I just got a few pair of Bermudas and capris and have worn the one pair of capris for the past 2 days straight (lazy, non-sweating lounging days, so I really don't stink!).
Wal Mart - for the basics. I can get cheap tank tops and t-shirts and fitness clothes that work just fine for me.
Vanity and Maurices - have some really cute stuff (always have), but with the changes in styles, are more age appropriate for me. No more tummy-baring shirts. I got the cutest sweater and shirt this past fall.
Foot Locker - I have spoiled myself to the point where I can no longer wear anything other than Nike running shoes (and I love shoes so much). Occassionally I can get away with a dress shoe, but if there is any walking involved at all, I'm dead without my Nikes.
I used to be a mail order freak, but spend way too much money way too easily, so I've gotten away from J Crew and Victoria's Secret, but I do love them so :)
May Sweeps
This week starts the season finales for several of my favorite shows. Oh, what will I do without tv in the evening? Getting off my butt would be a good start!
America's Next Top Model - I really want Whitney to win, but have a feeling it may be Anya
The Hills - I love this show! And it got even better this spring!
Survivor:Micronesia - what with the writer's strike and all, there was nothing else to watch on Thursday nights, so I started in on this. The finale is tonight. I can't believe Erik last Thursday - what was he thinking???? He could have won the whole thing. I've never seen it with the jury - not sure how all that works. But it interferes with Desperate Housewives - what to do??!!
America's Next Top Model - I really want Whitney to win, but have a feeling it may be Anya
The Hills - I love this show! And it got even better this spring!
Survivor:Micronesia - what with the writer's strike and all, there was nothing else to watch on Thursday nights, so I started in on this. The finale is tonight. I can't believe Erik last Thursday - what was he thinking???? He could have won the whole thing. I've never seen it with the jury - not sure how all that works. But it interferes with Desperate Housewives - what to do??!!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
New Most Favorite Thing Ever
From London Daily Photo Blog:
"Doctor Whippy
This, is Dr Whippy, aka Demitrios Kargotis. Also from the Royal College of Art, and with one of the best ideas ever, period. You talk into the box. It analyses your voice. The more unhappy you are, the bigger the ice cream. I only got a very small dollop, which is pretty fair.See a series of photos here and a video here."
"Doctor Whippy
This, is Dr Whippy, aka Demitrios Kargotis. Also from the Royal College of Art, and with one of the best ideas ever, period. You talk into the box. It analyses your voice. The more unhappy you are, the bigger the ice cream. I only got a very small dollop, which is pretty fair.See a series of photos here and a video here."
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