Sunday, January 17, 2010

Blehhhh....

So I have definitely had one of those BLEH weekends. You know, the ones where you are so bored you ACTUALLY wouldn't mind organizing and cleaning? And I am actually tired of watching movies and worthless television....quite odd! But at the same time, with the current news this week, I had to think about how lucky I am to have a warm, safe, place to sleep and food to eat throughout my boredom. The past week I have been reading and hearing about the terrible tragedy in Haiti, and the struggle for all of the aids workers to provide the citizens with food, water, clothing, and a safe place to sleep. Its like hurricane Katrina all over again. (Aside from the fact that this time the U.S. government response was immediate, and not delayed by 3 or four freaking days!!) Its so sad that so many lives are lost, and so many people are still trapped under concrete, wood, and other debris, and may never be found. Why does it take a disaster for people of this world to notice the poverty and destitute living of others?? People are acting surprised by the conditions of Haiti....Just wondering, where have you guys been the last 50 years????

This and more has been frustrating me this week. This week has been....dramatic, irritating, frustrating, and trivial. Thousands of people are dying and we are worried about drama? We should really grow up and get a grip. Myself included. Right now, I am thankful for being alive!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Michael Cera.....

So I just saw Youth in Revolt with one of my girlfriends tonight.....And I have decided its official: Michael Cera can only play one character. It seems, that after his stunning debut on Superbad, movies like Juno, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and now Youth and Revolt have legitimately created a character just for him. And frankly, although his odd, dry, witty humor can be quite captivating, its frankly getting old. I thought acting was about playing different roles, and doing so really well? Apparently, I am mistaken. At any rate, that was my vent for the evening.

Monday, January 4, 2010

I. AM. A huge geek.....

Is it strange that I listened to a phone commercial, loved the song, proceeded to search for and download it, and am currently rocking out to it right now?? Maybe. ORRR it could be sheer genius. Check out Sleepyhead by Passion Pit on YOUTUBE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zherMkcXdo#watch-main-area

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Frugal? Or kinda cheap?

Ok, so if you are in the mood for a visit to the movie theatre these days, you're fixin' to drop at least 15 bucks on the ticket, popcorn and a drink for a primetime flix. So, since I think its highway robbery how much theatres charge for snacks, I have employed a large purse for each of my movie-going trips....I stock it full of drinks, and candy for whoever is seeing a movie with me, and have no shame. After all, I did just spend $9.50 to watch a mediocre movie...But last week at a movie with my man, I discovered the grandaddy of all money-pinching for movie theatre trips. Re-using old popcorn bags. You see, if you buy popcorn once in a re-fillable popcorn bag, eat it, empty the leftovers, then you should fold that bag right up and take it with you! SOOO you can bring your old bag back each time you want that clog-your-arteries buttery snack....When I told family members my GENIUS discovery, I was chastized and told how tacky it was....so what do you think? Good way to save a few on the timeless dinner and a movie date? Or ridiculously tacky and cheaptastic??