Well November seemed to zip by me with out even stopping to say hi. I can not even believe that it is December, and finals are around the corner, and with finals come much procrastination. So I though what better thing to do then catch up on some blogging. Well since it has been so long since I have posted I thought I would do a combo-post. I am going to write a little blip about all the the new things I did this past month or so.
1. NEW MOON-
well I wouldn't be a true girl if I didn't see the latest of the Twilight saga movies. Twice. Opening weekend. Hahah. Yes I am just that cool. I actually had the opportunity to see a pre-screen showing the night before it came out in a little town theatre. It was such a fun adventure, Caity called me up around 930 that night telling me her friends friend knew someone who was showing New Moon, well it only took me a few minutes to realize, HELLO I have to go. First, I love premieres, and even better is a pre-screening. It turned out to be the cutest old theatre, it only had one screen. The theatre was maybe half full, and of course we were the only ones acting like 12 year old girls, swooning over every male that showed up on the screen. ( and there were plenty to swoon over!) It was terrific. Then I went again the next night to the midnight showing, with the rest of Utah valley. There were herds of girls everywhere. I am not a die hard fan, and if you know how I feel about the books, you will know I have a very strong opinion, and although the story is creative I am not the biggest fan of the writing style. But I sure do love the movies. And this one did not let me down, I loved everything from the music, (I can't stop listening to the soundtrack) to the boys, to the Italian volturi. Jacob was great, Edward was great (minus the hairy chest.. ewww) and of course my favorite, Carlisle was fantastic. It was a fun movie and I am not at all ashamed to say that I loved every minute of it.
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Cathing Fire.
Cathing Fire. For those of you who have not read Hunger Games. DO IT. This is the second book in the series and it is just as suspenseful as the first. The characters really grow on you. I have fallen in love with two of the boys in the books and you just want to see her love them back. But don't worry this is not just a romance, it is fill with fighting and action, something to please all audiences. Suzanne Collins, the author, has a way of pulling you in and capturing your interest within moments of reading. It was a real page turner and I may or may not admit to the fact that I pushed aside my homework for a little while so I could finish reading this. It was so worth it. The down side to the book, it leaves you wanting more, and the next and final book doesn't come out until next year. Pshhh...
3.New Games.
This Thanksgiving my Uncle Mike and his family came to Utah for Thanksgiving at Grandma's. We played a couple new games that were really fun. The first was called zoo. It is similar to Matthew Mark Luke and John (aka Big Booty) but instead of using names or number you create an animal sign, (horns for a ram, a hand slither for a snake or an arm nose for an elephant) and you have to do your sign followed by somebody's sign to the beat of two leg slaps and one clap. It was challenging and competitive making it a favorite to all. Another one of our favorites was the Indian Canoe game. this one is harder to explain on paper, but just imagine one second you are standing still the next you are chanting EYEYEYEYEYEY at the top of your lungs while "rowing" the canoe for the person next to you, then must jump back to standing still. It was a blast.
4. A Hard Day's Night
For my Eng 311 Class I just turned in my final paper, a 10 page research paper. The plus to this was we could choice our topic, as long as it had something to do with Art and Humanities. Well I chose to write my paper on the fab four, Paul, John, George, and Ringo. As I was writing my paper, I decided it was only logical for me to watch their first Movie, A Hard Day's Night ( not really as I was doing my research but more as I was typing it up.) I was not ready for what I was about to watch. It was HILARIOUS. Who knew these guys were so funny. I went from loving them to adoring them. I guess it helps that this movie was made before they were crazy into drugs and crap, but I think I even laughed out loud a few times, as I was watching it in the library, surrounded by people. Ringo was great. The movie is not the greatest movie ever made, although in doing my research I found out it was somewhat revolutionary in the British film scene. it was clever and very enjoyable, full of true British humor. I felt like I got a little piece of Beatlemania as I was watching it.
5. Impossible
I just finished this book, about a half hour ago. Once again Caity has passed on a book to me that I just couldn't put down. Literally in between taking patients back at work, because I was so enthralled with the story. It is part mystery, part fantasy, part romance, part suspense. A little bit of everything. I think one of the main thing I liked about this book, were how real the characters were. Zach, the love interest, is a real boy, with real feelings, and emotions, not a perfect vampire boyfriend, angst with the his feelings about being a monster. Lucy the girl is rational, independent and smart, in a very real way, oh and the story was catchy too. It was a fun quick read that kept me entertained the entire time. It was most definitely a girly book though.
6. Noah and the Whale
I also bought a new Cd, Noah and The Whales latest, The First Day of Spring. This is one of those Cd's that needs to grown on you. I first put it in and although I love there style of music, I was somewhat surprised in this album, it has the same edge that makes them who they are but I feel like this album was a little more experimental. There is a lot more going on, and It really works for them. The more I listen to it the more I like it. It is very relaxed and chill, perfect for background listening. There is one thing I was disappointed in though. The did not include the female singer on this one. It was(ok is) my dream to be a female singer in a band like this, maybe play the tambourines or synthesizer, just be the cute girl in an indie band adding that little feminine touch that every band needs. It was almost like they got rid of me from the band. How could they?
