movie reviews

This week I've seen a lot of movies, and just thought i'd share my fairly predictable and uninvited views with you here.

My sisters keeper: a pretty dang good movie... if you're looking to bawl your eyes out for the next two hours solid, and leave the theater emotionally drained with a pounding headache.
Really, I thought they just went a bit overboard with the "hit you over the head heart breaker" scenes, complete with built in pauses for you to let the water works start up and grab a tissue. Also, for those of us purists who've read the book... BOO! wrong ending. completely opposite in fact... so that was lameo. my experience may have been tainted by the lady next to me snuffling up a storm, but i left a little unimpressed. But hey, shoutout to some sweet looking cinematography. very pretty yo.

Star Trek: I wouldn't have exactly qualified as a trekkie before, since i'd never sat through a complete episode and knew nothing more of it than their hideously colored mustard captain uniform and of course, the elf man, Spock. After seeing this movie, though I'm sure I still don't have complete comprehension or the respect due to the original phenom of star trek,I suddenly have the desire to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no man has gone before.
Seriously. I sat through the entire movie without questioning what the heck this red matter was or where it came from, how time travel worked, or how the future spock was able to simultaneously exist with his former self. The acting and action were good enough to cover up any possible little holes in the story line. Didn't hurt that captain kurk was not bad lookin...
Live long and prosper, baby!

Angles and demon: Really cool story line! I hadn't read the book, so I totally bought everything. I worshiped the crazy priest guy, suspected all the wrong guys, and was bitting my nails at every turn; all things that a good movie does. Unfortunately, I was also plugging my ears and covering my eyes for huge portions. Not such a good sign. So GORY! did the priests deaths all have to be so nasty? did everyone have to die a gruesome death? no. completely unnecessary. I might have enjoyed this movie if they'd skipped it a bit, but as it was... worst movie ever.

Little Rascals: i was too scared to sleep after seeing angles and demons, so we came home and watched little rascals. Finally! my lost childhood!!! I never have seen this movie before, yet I could quote along with lots of it because this is the world i grew up in! a world were the he men woman haters ruled and "you are the scum between my toes" came up in daily conversation. Where every little boy tried to do his hair like Alfalfa, and butch was every neighborhood bully.
Despite all my knowledge about the movie and preconceived notions about this film... I had no idea! it's the funniest movie I've ever seen. maybe. I definitely cried a few tears from laughing so hard. and then i watched it the next day and laughed just as hard. A truly brilliant movie.

Stay posted, and who knows! one day you might luck out and i'll post more reviews of movies that came out a few months, or maybe even years ago here :)

a few things that make me terribly happy

1. brigham young university.
2. late night chocolate milkshakes in my favorite cup
3. buying fresh fruit at the farmers market
4. reading the obituaries
5. listening to riders in the sky
6. running outside in rainstorms
7. wearing my retainer all day
8. going to dance concerts in sl
9. driving with my windows down and the music blasting on the freeway
10. sunburned left arm from driving with the window rolled down
11. staying up all night reading a great book
12. long nights at los hermanos
13. finding something brilliant at a thrift store
14. splashing around in the irrigation
15. not having to set an alarm
16. 89c chicken burrito from taco bell with 4 hot sauce packets
17. 11:11 wishes. even if they don't come true.
18. pulling over to pick wild sunflowers
19. phone calls and or voice messages from katie
20. thmoothie thursday
21. running into people i haven't seen in a long time
22. sitting in my spot on the bench eating delicious food at home
23. stalking peoples photo albums on facebook
24. getting letters in the mail
25. really good sunday school lessons

to michael

since you're like the only person who reads my blog,
here's to you.
HAVE A GREAT MISSION!
and i promise to write to you.
at least once.

President Monson once said:
Be of good cheer!
the future is as bright as your faith.

even if times get tough, remember the church is true.
God is on your side.

I'll be praying for you.
have the best 2 years!
Godspeed brother :)

advice from hot ben #1

yesterday at work I was all sentimental and sad that it was my last day at los... and hot ben told me about a talk he had read by sister Bateman about getting out of our comfort zones and learning from every situation we face in life. WHOA i feel like i've learned a lot from that little restaurant... so time for a new adventure. BRING IT ON SOPHOMORE YEAR!!!!
also, this guy is spiritual, sensitive, gives advice AND he's hott?!! how did i miss my chance with this guy? oh wait.. he's chatting with me on facebook right now... maybe it's not too late ;)

You say hello, I say GOODBYE!

summer is coming to an end and I feel like I'm saying goodbye to EVERYTHING this week!! and it's kind of breaking my heart.
KATIE LEAVES TOMORROW NIGHT. senior year. best of luck sister. I love you.
LAST WEEK AT LOS HERMANOS. second home. best job ever. I used to say i would do it for free. heck, i once said I would pay to work there. I will miss those people, chip crumbs and bean burritos with all my heart.
BRONZSON LEAVES TOMORROW. gonna miss that guy. I really, truly will. glad we're leaving on good terms. happy to say goodbye to the drama. watch out cambodia.
ALMOST DONE WITH JANITORING. not going to miss the mornings. goodbye 4AM. hello sleep and happiness. good people, lots of doughnuts, small discount, restrooms: farewell.
MOVING OUT. I love home more than anything! why move out? i don't know. goodbye delicious food and free laundry. you're only a drive away. bye family.
FREE TIME. I hate to, but I really must say goodbye to fun books, teen girl squad, dollar movies, late night tv, swimming in the creek, sleeping on the tramp, naps, cake, and whatever else it is I fill my days with. school time.
HEEELLLLLLLO SCHOOOOOOOL!