I LOVE MOVIES! (Why "Morning Glory" Inspired Me)

Yesterday, I went to see Morning Glory. It had everything I could ever want in a movie. I took a journey with Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams) as she proved to withstand defeat after defeat when any normal person would quit. She believed in herself and in her dream when literally NO ONE else did. She inspired me! She made me want to dare to dream and go for it full speed ahead.

And I realized after watching Morning Glory, how much movies really mean to me and as crazy as it sounds, how much movies are therapy for me. My friend described it to me well when she said, "you don't watch movies like other people do." I appreciate the details of the movie, I pull the actors out of their characters sometimes and marvel at their ability to portray a character so effortlessly. I am overjoyed by the ability of great writers and I always find my favorite songs from a scene in a movie. If I'm having a bad day, a great movie can honestly turn everything around, even for just a little while. I get more excited about movies than a lot of things.

Some might say it's pathetic to love movies so much or to sometimes make them more real in my mind than they are in actuality, but I realized just like other people love dance, or reading, or camping, or any other "more respected" interests, I love movies! I love the orchestration of music, acting, words, and emotion coming together to give me an experience to invigorate all of my senses. Who could ask for more? And it's not that I don't love music, dancing, reading, and a number of other things. I have just been reminded of my love for movies more recently. :)

P.S. Go see Morning Glory! It's funny, inspiring, entertaining, and fun! :)

Birthday #25

Okay so about a week ago on November 1st I had my 25th birthday. While some may think 25 is incredibly young, I don't feel all that young. I mean 19 felt young. What about being halfway through my 20s is young? I think if I could stay at 25 that would be okay, but it's the getting older and older part that I don't look forward to. Anyway, it was actually a pretty great birthday as far as my birthdays go. Okay, yes, I am going to make a list.

Why My Birthday Was Fun (and not in any particular order):

1. Dinner with friends
2. Dinner with family
3. New Car Stereo
4. Eating lunch at Plates & Palates
5. Watching Secretariat (LOVED this movie!)
6. Bowling with my ward at FHE
7. All the phone calls, texts, and facebook posts

Thanks everyone for a spectacular birthday! :)

Waiting for Superman

Last Thursday I went to see the new documentary, Waiting for Superman. I, like I think many people will, felt completely anchored to the hopes and dreams of the children featured in the movie. I will admit I cried a little just wanting for these kids to reach their potential through the avenue of attending great schools. It made me think a lot about my own education and how good it actually was. Before BYU I'm not sure it was all that amazing, but I would say I came out educated. :) But honestly, I just thought to myself how I want to earn a lot of money so I can afford to send my kids to schools that will push them to learn in ways many of us never experienced in our own education. Anyway, I highly recommend the movie! If nothing else, it will make you think.

Waiting for Superman Trailer

A Blast From the Past

"So we talked all night about the rest of our lives. Where we're gonna be when we turn 25."

-Vitamin C

Today at work I had my iPod on shuffle and the Graduation Song from Vitamin C came on. Yes I am willing to admit I have this song on my iPod. Anyway, I started laughing when I heard the lyrics "where we're gonna be when we turn 25" because in less than a month I will be turning 25. I thought about when I was graduating from high school I definitely didn't think I would be where I am right now. It's all just a little interesting where life takes you. So for old time's sake here is the video for the Graduation Song. It really is classic. Lol.

P.S. If the video shows up as a black box, just click on it anyway and it should start. :)

Time For A Picture Update

I have been trying to post an update for at least a week. I'm sure anyone who reads this blog was waiting on the edge of their seat. ;) Well wait no longer. Okay, so it's not much of a post, but I thought it's been a while since I posted some pictures so I'm making up for it now. For those of you who read this blog--enjoy! :)

 My family reunion: my nephew Asher with my brother Andrew and James in the background.

Another pic of Andrew and Asher

James dancing the hoop dance for the talent show.

Seara and Raunde at the rodeo for FHE

Kristy and Amber at the rodeo

Me and Amber at the rodeo



Words That Came to Mind

Last Thursday I was just thinking about life. Mostly why it is the way it is and how to keep pushing on. I just started writing my thoughts down in a sort of stream of consciousness way and didn't think twice about what I was writing, which I guess could be kind of dangerous. Haha. Anyway, when I read it I realized it was kind of advice to myself, or I guess a cheesy expression of hope in life. So I thought I would share. :)

Live the unapologetic life.
Learn the ways of truth.
Listen to hear the heartbeat slow down then speed up.
Move over or move in to what life has to offer.
Sing your own song.
And don't look back.
Laugh if you want to and give in a little more when tears threaten to break your walls.
Hold on to the hope and give all that you have.
And at the end of the day, just let go.

Let Me Know or Let Me Go

The subject of this post has become my new motto. I came up with this one day when I was texting my friend about my frustrations with dating. Sometimes I get to the point where I feel like I'm at a standstill and no one is making a move. At this point I feel like saying, "let me know or let me go." Lol. Of course by the time I get to this standstill with anyone I'm probably already letting go.

Patience. I'm working on it. Lol.