5 posts tagged “life”

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

So far my weekend has been fantastic. No, I'm not being sarcastic. I've been reading a few new books--I'll eventually finish Breaking Dawn. It's just that I read more than one book at a time, so I rotate books based on my mood. At night, I don't want to read anything too suspenseful--unless I plan on staying up late. Same goes for watching TV at night. My rule is nothing too action packed or gory before sleeping. Anyway, in my opinion, Breaking

Alien (The Director's Cut)

Dawn doesn't fit the latter description. Nope. If anything, the first half of the book reminds me of the movie, Alien. I'll write more about that once I finish the book.

Back to my weekend. I've been out and about a bit. I'm only doing the bare minimum--grocery shopping. Other than that, I've been watching some of the Olympics--rowing, swimming, gymnastics, and volleyball. Tomorrow will probably look the same, except there will be other sports games, etc..

Tonight I went out to buy coffee--my other top necessity. I've had a headache all day. I really didn't feel like moving until late this afternoon. I told myself that after dinner that I'd go out. I had some coffee and a chocolate chip cookie. My headache is gone. Funny how they say caffeine can intensify headaches. Sometimes that happens with me. Thankfully, now I'm no longer suffering.

So I'm sitting in the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for a LONG while. Luckily, other than being hungry--I hadn't had lunch yet, I sat in front of the TV in the "waiting" room. It just so happened that there were 2 chairs together right smack in front. Not only did I get the best seat in the room, I also got to have my back to the ever growing line of people. I don't think I've ever seen the DMV office empty--not once. However, it's common to see absolutely no one working up front--taking customers in line and so forth. Literally, there were 3 workers assisting 50 people.

My lucky seating arrangement allowed me to get a front row seat to the movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Oh yea. And no, not the newer version. No one plays the role of Willy Wonka better than Gene Wilder. For some reason I found a good amount of humor watching this movie. No wonder the kid actors in this movie had to see shrinks later in their lives.

The experience of watching this particluar movie in a waiting room full of people from all walks of life was somehow hilarious to me. Most people weren't paying attention to the movie until one of the song and dance scenes of the movie got really loud and some mysterious, unknown person turned the volume down. There is something maddening about watching angry, impatient people and Willy Wonka's Oompa-Loompas singing simultaneously. Not only that, but the Oompas-Loompas are singing about raising kids with morals and values. Then there's the woman swearing as she's walking across the waiting room. Hmmm.

The most amusing part of the movie is when Charlie and his grandpa break out into the song, "I've Got a Golden Ticket!" Here's where I begin to daydream. I glance down at the number on the DMV ticket and at that moment, I had the urge to stand up and sing "I've got a golden ticket!" Instead, I just smiled.           

I've spent the last 3 days weeding the yard... UUGHH. I actually enjoy weeding to an extent--not 3 days of it! The yard is almost weed free for now. Anyway, I hope that everyone had a nice Easter. Of course, I don't need to explain my Easter outing--as you already know what I've been doing. Let's see...The school I work at had spring break last week--my family, fiance, and I went to northern Michigan. Beautiful place as always. So...It's official. I'm getting married on June 24, 2008 in MI. =) We finalized plans over the break. I still have a few more arrangements to make. Other than that, I'm almost through with the planning part.

This past week has been challenging in more than one way. Physically, I've been completely drained. I went to the doctor and was prescribed antibiotics. I can breathe through my nose again. Anyway, I've been keeping busy this weekend with reading, sleeping, and spending time with my fiance, dog, and bunny.

The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)

I'm currently reading The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman (sequel to The Golden Compass)

Into the Wild

and Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Pullman's work is entertaining.

 From what I understand Into the Wild has been made into a film that is not yet released (I think). I was curious to see what the book was like. I'm about half way through and I'm finding it hard to stay interested in the story. The main character is interesting, but the author has added so many related, yet unrelated side stories describing others who have made poor decisions to venture into the Alaskan wild. I can do without the comparisons. At this rate, I don't know if I want to finish the book. There's so many other books I want to read. 

What do you do with the cards and letters you receive?  Do you keep them all, just keep the photos, throw them away? 
Inspired by jacolily.

 I keep everything. Really. Well, most everything from friends and family. I use to store old photos and letters in shoe boxes. Now, I have a few decorative "letter" boxes, as well as, photo albums, frames, etc... very exciting stuff...haha.