Movie Review: Amelia

An inspiring, yet truthful account of a woman who never thought, "I can't." Hilary Swank offers another award-winning performance. I didn't know a lot about Amelia Earhart before seeing the movie, except that she was never found. I was inspired by her story. In the movie she leads a seemingly fearless life. Her zeal for conquering the unconquerable and realizing dreams instills hope and motivation that anyone, with enough desire and work, can conquer the unconquerable and realize his or her own dreams. Although Amelia is a figure I think we all can admire, she doesn't live without her own flaws. This movie demonstrates the good and the bad, but anyone who has seen the movie I think would agree with me that there is, by far, more good than bad.

My Brother's Wedding

Last weekend I went to Oakland, CA for my brother's wedding. Although I was gone for almost four days, the greater part of two of those days was spent driving. I loved meeting the family of my new sister-in-law! It was fun to be with my family and hers. My sister-in-law Brandy wore a beautiful dress! We took some fun pictures and the weather was gorgeous, especially for northern California. The temple was beautiful as always and I spent the good part of friday watching my nephew in the temple visitors center. I met some really sweet sister missionaries who played with my nephew and gave me someone to talk to while everyone else was in the temple. It was a crazy busy weekend, but a beautiful reception followed the temple marriage and both our families enjoyed some good times with food, music, and dancing.

Motivation

What is your motivation? Have you ever had that feeling when something is so powerful, some event or some emotion that for once you stop thinking and all you can do is act, and all you can give is your best? What brings that out in you? Today I was watching something on tv that made me think about the moments we have in life that stretch us and take us beyond our comfort zones, in a good way. You know great moments when we think to ourselves, "how did I get this lucky?" So many things motivate me. But today I remembered why I love music and movies and media, in its better forms. I love that dialogue, words fitting together just right, paired with intense sincere emotion is a beautiful thing. I love watching good acting. I remembered that music and dance is a whole other language that speaks to me in a way words can't. And today I remembered that people motivate me. So again I ask the question, what is your motivation?

Movie Review: Fame

I will admit I never saw the original. However, watching this movie definitely made me want to go out and rent it. Fame was full of dancing, singing, acting, and all the drama of high school students trying to figure out how to make it in a not always pleasant business. The soundtrack is amazing! The movie itself is entertaining, but not a lot of substance. Fun movie. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 7.5.

Movie Review: Love Happens

This movie was well worth the 8 dollars or so I payed for it! It's one up on some more recent romantic movies if you like good clean fun with a little bit of drama. Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston are cute, funny, and interesting. The movie is thought-provoking as well as sweet. Just a heads up, tears will most likely be shed, but you will leave the movie in a good mood! :-)

Question about normal

I thought of a question today. When you're having a hard time with something, struggling with a certain situation in life and you tell someone about it, would you rather have them tell you it's a normal thing to be going through whatever it is you're going through, or would you rather have them react as if what you're going through is something they won't pretend to understand and is your own personal struggle? I guess I'm wondering, does it make you feel better or worse when someone makes you feel like your problem is a normal thing that people go through?


Respond if you want. Just food for thought.

Back Again

After a long hiatus, I decided to finally start writing again. In light of my recent unemployment, I'd say I have plenty of time to write and post thoughts and updates. Thoughts for today: Why the seasons change so fast? Two days ago it was completely hot outside, even in the evening. This morning, I woke up to the sound of rain and cars splashing the water on the open road. Do you like the rain? Some say it's therapeutic, which I agree with wholeheartedly; however, I find myself wanting to curl up on my couch, watch a movie, and not leave my house until the rain stops. Although, a lot of days I find myself wanting to curl up on my couch and watch a movie, so maybe it's not just a rain thing. I think that's all I've got in me right now. Feel free to comment about your thoughts on the changing weather, the rain, or you know life in general.


P.S. I decided to post an update on the oh so exciting job search at the end of each blog post.
Today: still no job, but searching. :-)