Showing posts with label emily. Show all posts
Showing posts with label emily. Show all posts

2.4.12

"And try you will"

Watched The Hunger Games today.  I added it to my life events on Facebook.

Haters gonna hate, potato's gonna potate, but I LOVED the movie.  I cried, I smiled, I jumped, I saluted.  I loved it all.

Start off, the tribute costumes...I want one like District 12's.  AHHHH!!! CAN I PUHLEEZE BE ON FIRE? Why can't I have a Cinna? why? Why? Why?

Someone in the Cineman went "Awww!" at this point.

You know, instead of posting random pictures and thoughts, maybe I should do this more orderly...

All week Me, Joanna, and Emily had this little outing to see the Games planned.  I will admit, that was the reason for my lack of posting.  All I could think about was The Hunger Games. And I didn't want to bog you readers down with endless fan posts.  I try not to make that happen to often.  Anyway, I had an app on my phone counting down the Days, hours, Minutes and Seconds until we could watch it. 

We got at the Cinema a few (as in, twenty) minutes early, and I was waiting rather impatiently for Emily, her mom and Sister Kayli to show up.  (Joanna wasn't able to watch the movie with us).  I kept checking my countdown app to see how many minutes were left. 
Finally, the other ladies got there, and we bought our tickets, popcorn, candy and Dr. Pepper, and sat down.  Do you know just how annoying those trailers before the movie can be? UGH!  We had to sit through Breaking Dawn 2, Snow White and the Huntsman (Which looked AWESOME), the new Spider man (also Awesome)...and...I think they were all.  It felt like there were 1000 trailers. 

At first, the way they did the cameras did bother me.  It was a little jiggly.  But, after watching it for 5 minutes (I've used time references a lot in this post...) I got used to it, and even grew to like it.


A few highlights of the film for me:

Gale. Is. The. Cutest.  I know girls go gaga over Peeta, and while I don't hate him anymore (He is ok in his own right), Gale is still my favorite between the two.

Cinna.  I detected NO gay traits in him AT ALL.  In fact, if you see Cinna, send him my way.  Cinna is the best thing since creation.

The Tribute Entry.  Oh my Gollygoodness.  It was amazing.  Peeta and Katniss' entry was..blazing hot! Loved it! I want a suit like Katniss'. Badly.

Rue's Death.  Honestly, this was a very sad scene, but for the first time ever, I did a brave thing.  A daring thing. A big thing.  I am a outgoing person, but with people I know.  And I'm not one for making a scene, or drawing attention to myself. But, I knew if I never did it, then I could never live with myself.  When Katniss saluted the crowd after Rue died...Me, Kayli, and Emily did as well.  We kissed our three fingers, and held them high proudly.  I did something very big right then.  Aren't you all proud?

Haymitch.  I was a little nervous about what my Mom would think about the movie, but she loved it! And..she liked Hatmitch best.  She chuckled a few times over his sarcastic snips.  We all love our toughies, don't we?

The tidiness.  I know the reviewer a ranted about earlier thought it much to gory, but I must say, it was very well done.  Outside of little scratches, and burns, the only true bloodiness was on Cato after he and Thresh dueled it out (or did the Mutts attack them?) and when Rue was speared, and that was only a little red spot on her shirt.  When Cato was attacked by the Mutts, it didn't even show him, just a dark outline as he was laying in the shadows.

Also, THE MUTTS WERE HORRIFYING!!! If you haven't watched The Hunger Games yet...be prepared. They are gonna jump out, and scare you.  I was smart, and closed my eyes. Mama didn't, and she jumped.


The Things that kinda bummed me out was how 1) Peeta didn't lose his leg. 2) I think the movie was made for the Fans.  My Mom, never having read the book, didn't understand everything, so I had to explain a lot. 3) Some small details in the Arena were left out. 4) There wasn't more details on Katniss' 'flock of parrots' (AKA, her prep team). 5) Katniss didn't break Peeta's heart in the train at the end, but maybe they plan to do that in Movie 2.  Oh, something I forgot to mention that I liked...In the book, Katniss and Peeta kissed close to 5 times, in the movie it was only twice. I really liked that.

And Caesar was hilarious. Love'im!

After the movie was over, us girls went to a Chinese Buffet, where Joanna met us.  While we were there, this waiter really annoyed me. My two younger brothers are young giants, and I hardly ever go anywhere without them, but tonight, it was just us ladies. Boy oh Boy. Never did I realize just how so doggone annoying stranger guys can be!!  This waiter would not leave us girls alone!!  Jo made a few comments, like, "Don't you have work to do?" and he said, "Oh, yeah, I have 3 jobs!".  Dude, that wasn't what she meant.  He kept trying to talk to us, and whenever we'd stop talking to him, and chat in among ourselves, he would jump into our conversation.  I wanted to slap him, and drag his little behind into the kitchen.  Go make some sushi, or something.  Anyway, we girls decided to go chat outside after we were finished eating (which didn't take long, since we had eaten way to much popcorn).  The moms stayed inside for a little longer, while we just..small talked. I guess.  And watched a youtube video of guys falling in Wal-Mart. Yeah.

This guy was cool.  Flame beard? Totally diggin' it.  I want my guy to have a flame beard.  Cuz Seneca wears a flame beard, flame beards are now cool.  I was really sorry Stupid Snow had him killed....Rotten, stupid, stinkin' President Snow.
Then we went to Dairy Queen. Where I got a Iced Hot Chocolate. Which, dearest readers...is heaven covered chocolate in a cup.  Oh, good.  I probably bottomed out my unhealthy eating for a week.  Then, we girls talked about brothers...iphones...Music...and a whole lot of stuff I wont remember until some random moment in the future.  That is the way my brain processes new information.

Then, it was close to 10, and we went home.  A thoroughly fun afternoon.  The moms, (My Mother, and Mrs. Susan) decided we should do that sort of thing more often.  Like every other month have a girl's night out.  Even if we only go to Dairy Queen and chat.  It would still be fun! And I seriously need to see Emily and Kayli more often.

Anyway, I had a blast.  And it's 11:55, and I'm not tired.  Maybe it is the amounts of sugar, but it is probably my horrid insomnia.  OH! OH! OH!!!! Last night, I could'nt get to sleep, so I turned on my music...nothing was helping. So, I went to youtube, and turned on the POTO song, "Music of the Night".

Which, is becoming my all time favorite Phantom of the Opera song.  I just LOVE the emotion Erik shows.  And how he seems like he is at his most tenderest, weakest, and like he...he...how do I describe it? I dunno. He seems so feeble, and emotional.  I like that.

But, anyway, I turned it on, and was asleep before the song was over.  When I woke up this morning, the importance of that dawned on me.
Here is a conversation between me and my oldest younger brother, Evan.

Me: "Erik sang me to sleep last night!! And it worked!!".
Evan: "What are you talking about?!?!"
Me: I listened to Music of the Night, and it got me to sleep when nothing else could!!"
Evan: O_o.
Me: "Don't you see?!?! 'In sleep he sang to me'....???"
Evan" o_O

My brothers have pretty much decided I'm a raving lunatic not to be annoyed.

Well, goodnight!

Signed with Gold eyeshadow....

-Ashley.

2.3.11

Thoughts of spring Blog party! And a birthday wish.

 There is a blog party going on at 'Dancing Barefoot' (there are WAY to many 'barefoot' blogs...) I thought it looked neat, so here I go!



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How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?

A: um...I don't know....I have had some people say meek, but I DO NOT think I am meek...I would say I am more like 'creative'.

What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?
 Natalie Portman.  Without a doubt.


Who is your favorite blogger? Why?
I have to many to post here. Okay, well, I guess a few are Shaynie, Qui, Leia, Jo, Emily, Autumn, and Ellyn.  There are tons of other cool girls...I don't follow blogs unless you're awesome! ;-)


What is your comfort food/drink?
 CHEESECAKE.  I have a pretty big weakness there...but does that count as comfort food? If not, maybe Chicken noodle soup.



Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.
weird and random...I have PLENTY of 'random' things, but weird?  I guess that I have always wanted to be Darth Vader for a costume party....does that count though?   Okay...I want to dye my hair black or red as well. But not at the same time.

Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?
 All.  That is it, If it is a movie, I'm happy.  That is, as long as the music is good in it.


Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?
 Fiction. Or Sci-fi. 


Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?
Film score, country, Christian rock and maybe some classic rock, all depending on the song itself.

If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?
Buy a Canon mark 3.  Then I'd buy a Thunderbird Convertible.


Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).
 weakness....Music....Cheesecake....Vintage clothes....High heels....movies.....Accents...

If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?
 Ireland, or Paris.  Most likely Ireland though. If I lived in Ireland long enough, could I get an Irish accent?


Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?
I'm perfectly normal...thank you!   I can make a fairly decent Aussie accent though.

What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).
Photography is my talent. Writing is my hobby.


What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of?
Vanilla icecream scented candle and maybe a crayons too.  Yeah, I said crayons.

When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less? 
 Probably the less.




If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?
 Cato, other really cool Vintage, retro stores.


What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?
 I don't truly have one. well, I'm kinda shy to folks I don't know.





What is your greatest accomplishment?
I haven't done much in my 15 years of life....




What are your favorite animals?
 Goats and Horses.


Are you a hopeless romantic?
uh, maybe?  What is a hopeless romantic?




What movie or book character can you most relate to?
 Jo from 'Little Woman'.  I share SO many things with her...


Your turn!




Before I get off, I'd like to wish my friend Emily a happy birthday though......






 HAPPY
 BIRTHDAY
 EMILY!!!
 Here are you some cupcakes...
And some cake!

Have a fantastic day....JUST LIKE YOU!