Whyyyyyy?

I think a lot of times we ask ourselves why. Why did Kim dye her hair blonde? Why was Angelica so mean to Tommy and Chuckie? Why is Black Friday really on Thursday? And with some questions we never quite know the answer. I find myself asking myself why also. With all of the social media platforms these days it’s easy to look at others’ lives, what they choose to share anyway, which is too much sometimes. No names included… At the ripe age of 27 (even though I feel 28 actually 30) I have my own questions about my accomplishments this far.  I look at celebrities and ask why couldn’t I go to Paris Fashion Week? I see some people from high school who have gorgeous houses and think about when will my day come. Others my age have 3 kids while some are just embarking on the journey with their first child while I’m just sitting at home with my house plants, Maggie, Cash, and Money chillin. But I can’t let others accomplishments get me down. I went to college and graduated with a B.S. I have a husband who loves me and a family who would do anything for me. My friends accept me for who I am and what’s not to love about that? I am blessed to say I have a job even if it isn’t the one I will do forever. When I really think about it raking leaves is like #85 on my list of things I hate so why rush to buy a house? I love waking up at 10 AM, then laying there until 11, and finally getting up at 12. Something I cannot do with a baby in tow. I hope to one day have an all-white desk with cute sticky notes and scented copy paper like Elle in Legally Blonde when I get my dream job but that hasn’t come yet. It’s ok to get down sometimes because at times you need that to be able to come back stronger. I have realized that I can’t base others achievements on my own. I know I am capable at fulfilling any dreams but at my own pace. What others have shouldn’t define my life or my happiness. Although it is easy to compare ourselves to friends and even strangers we shouldn’t diminish our own accomplishments based on everyone else. So I said all this to say it doesn’t matter if you are 21 or 40 keep striving for what you want. Doesn’t matter how long it takes its your life and your dream and as far as I am concerned my dreams have no expiration date.

 

Until Next Time... 

Movie Monday! 3-9

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 10 and new releases in theaters Friday, March 13!

New Release Tuesday! 3-10

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Larry brings together old and new characters from all over for one last adventure.

Starring: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, and Owen Wilson

Rated: PG

Running Time: 98 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 49%


Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 3-13

Cinderella

Ella's father suddenly dies and she is left behind with her evil stepmother and mean step-sisters. All hope is lost until she meets a handsome lad in the forest.

Starring: Lily James, Hayley Atwell, and Cate Blanchett

Rated: PG

Running Time: 112 min

Run All Night

Hit man Jimmy has little time to protect his son, Mike, when his longstanding best friend, Shawn, wants Mike to pay for his sons death.

Starring: Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, and Joel Kinnaman

Rated: R

Running Time: 114 min

Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Weekend Shenanigans | To Grandmas House We Go

I love going to grandma and grandaddys house still and yes I am 27. There is just something about being there that is like no other place on earth. Desmond and I haven't been there together since 2013 so it was nice to enjoy a visit and spend some QT together!

On the way down there we indulged in some Checkers which was delish. They used to have one near us a long time ago but the reunion was well worth the wait. Not to mention they sell baby funnel cakes and funnel cakes are amazing as all get out to begin with but I mean in baby size there are off the chain. Not to mention that we originally wanted 2 apple pies for a dollar but they didn't have any ready so she gave us the funnel cakes instead which are normally 1.49 each so you can say we were winning!

On Friday we made homemade pizzas! Of course they hit the spot like a drug bust and I was in heaven for a while. Until... my grandaddy made chicken the next day and then I realized that I was then in heaven and the day before I was still on earth but in a heavenly place like Disneyland or the Walmart clearance aisle.

Saturday we all went to see American Sniper at the movies and the movie was actually really good. I wasn't sure what to expect at first but soon after I read the story I was intrigued. Grandaddy wsn't not paying much attention. He was excited about the popcorn and the fact that it was free!

While I was there we got to actually do our Book Club in person minus Tyra and mom and that was cool. It is usually all of us on three way but it was a pleasant surprise to be able to do it there with grandma. We are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova. The book is very good and well written so if you get a chance you should definitely add it to your list. And of course even better it is a movie so it is basically a win win. 

I was sad to leave but must return back to the regularly scheduled program. Savannah was nice while it lasted it. Back to the snow and ice. Yeah...

Until Next Time...

Movie Monday! 3-2

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 3 and new releases in theaters Friday, March 6!

New Release Tuesday! 3-3

The Captive

 Cassandra has been missing for eight years when people rally to figure exactly what happen after there are signs of her being alive.

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson

Rated: R

Running Time: 112 mins

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 27%


Foxcatcher

Two brothers who are Olympic Wrestling Champions join Team Foxcatcher with the sponsor John E. du Pont to train for the 1988 games in Seoul.

Starring: Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, and Mark Ruffalo

Rated: R

Running Time: 129 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 88% 



The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

After defying the games once again Katniss is in Distict 13 working to rescue Peeta and save a nation.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 123 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 65%

*Will be released on Friday, March 6


The Captive, Foxcatcher,and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1.50 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend at the Movies! 3-6

Chappie

Sometime in the future police are humans and robots. One robot is stolen and programmed to have feelings and his own mind which proves to put him and his creators in danger.

Starring: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, and Ninja

Rated: R

Running Time:  120 min

The Second Best Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Mari gold Hotel has a problem when two people arrive but there is only one vacancy left.

Starring: Maggie Smith, Richard Gere, and Bill Nighy

Rated: PG

Running Time: 122 min

Unfinished Business

Three business men start a routine business trip to Europe but things don't go at all as planned.

Starring: Vince Vaughan, James Franco, and Tom Wilkinson

Rated: R

Running Time: 91 min

Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Accidental Vacation

Some of that white powdery stuff found its way around these parts last Tuesday. And I am referring to snow in case your mind was else where. School ended up being closed all week which was very refreshing and needed, but there is a big difference being stuck in the house with a plan and stuck in the house with no plan. So while I enjoyed making the sofa my new best friend and sleeping with that best friend in every position possible there are some other things I learned during my accidental vacation.

1. It is confirmed I really do watch way too much TV. Let's not exaggerate... I knew it was true but I think I always denied the fact. After binge watching my backed up DVR (btw a clogged DVR does give me anxiety) I actually got tired of watching TV. Not tired enough to stop but you know what I mean. AND not only do I watch a lot of TV but I watch a lot of reality TV. I'm not ashamed to say it either. I think I love reality TV because it's so dramatic! I don't have that kind of drama in my life thank goodness but what's the harm in watching it? None and I have gotten that answer from a confirmed source. When you're watching Tonya from Little Women LA give it to someone, how is that not entertaining.

2. I might move to Tennessee. Is it because there is something there that I have always wanted to experience and the state just seems great to live in? NO! It's because it is one state where the cost of living is low. VA is so expensive compared to other states. I want to make money and keep it not give it away. I'm still deciding if Tennessee is a top contender who knows. But I do religiously watch Nashville on ABC and well it would be cool to be living in Nashville and watching Nashville at the same right? NO? Ok maybe not...

3. I can not cook spinach. Desmond and I had some leftover spinach and I thought ok how hard can it be to find a recipe. Well it wasn't hard at all to find the recipe but making the spinach proved a little more difficult. 

A. I know greens shrink but obviously I wanted to be a chef and create my own recipe and ended up with a serving big enough for a newborn.

B. Not only did I alter the recipes recommendation of the amount of spinach but I still used the regular amount of the other ingredients. -_- And let's just say it was so salty it tasted like I drove a whale to tears and he cried all over it before I tasted it. 

C. Some of the spinach was burnt and that alone is enough to ruin a meal.

I still have faith I can master it one day but until then someone else should volunteer to try and I'll be happy to taste test. 

Hopefully I'll be more productive next time I have some time off but I can't make any promises, especially if my DVR is swamped with amazing television shows and Desmond is dying for me to butcher spinach. So just that quick my vacay is over and like a wig snatch shit is real again.

Until next time....