1. Over the holidays I read 2 books. TWO books. That's insane for me. I literally gobbled them up without taking a breath. The first was 'Rush Home Road' by Lori Lansen. A really great character driven story that just kept me wanting to know more. The second was 'My Sister's Keeper' by Jodi Picoult. I asked for a Jodi Picoult book for Christmas because I've heard so many good reviews from friends. This one also kept me wanting more with each turn of the page, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The jury is still out on the ending though. I'm not a big fan of stories that get wrapped up in 'perfect little packages' like this one did, but I have to admit I didn't see the final 'twist' coming, and I really should have.
2. Speaking of twists, Warren & I watched a movie called 'Wanted' starring Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and the hunky James McAvoy. Warren found it for 10 bucks in the discount bin. Jury's out on this one too - it's over stylised, too violent in some parts and basically just ridiculous. But the story line is kind of interesting and it's visually very cool, and it opened my eyes to the amazing talents of James McAvoy, who is the clear winner in the movie. It has a great ending and a couple good twists (that Warren & I each guessed were coming, of course making us both very Smug, as usual). Angie is in purely for the paycheck, and the Producers put her in purely so they could print her name on the poster, and put her front & center on the cover of the DVD. She had barely any lines, and her character could have been played by anyone. I think Denise Richards would have been a better choice. Let's face it - I like a leading lady with curves. (And I don't care what In Touch Magazine tells me - Angie does not have 'healthy curves'. I don't even think Warren enjoyed her 'walking away, nude' scene, because there is nothing sexy about a towel hanging off a tattooed skeleton).
3. I didn't make official New Year's Resolutions this year, but one thing I do want to do is finish posting about our London/Paris trip!! And our trip to Kootenay Park Lodge. Really, this shouldn't be as hard as I seem to make it.
4. Warren found a good deal at the Rimrock in Banff - $109/night. So maybe a weekend getaway is in our future?
5. On Wednesday we had a new dishwasher installed, because the old one crapped out. I have to say, the stainless steel blends nicely with the 70's kitchen, and the other 20-year-old appliances :-) Oh, and that same night, our garage door opener stopped opening. God Bless Old Houses.
6. PS - Why has no one gone over to give my husband some love at CHANNEL WARREN? Is it because he's a guy? Is it because you don't 'get' him? Is your blog roll already too long and you just can't squeeze in another? Or is it because he is so awesome you just end up feeling bad about your own blogging? Really people, he doesn't bite. Sure, he's a bit odd, and really smug, and sure he sometimes grows his hair a bit too long, and his skin is really pale, but he's not a bad person. If you're short on time and don't want to read through all his posts, I recommend these ones (all clickable links):
Bizzaro World Bucket List
Heart of The Ocean
Mr. Gorbachev...Tear down these walls...
Coffee Table Republik
And, for nostalgia's sake...
The Most Memorable Moment of 2008 (written by yours truly, and still cracks me up beyond belief)
Go forth, enjoy, and COMMENT!
Friday, January 9, 2009
5 On Friday: January 9th, 2009
Posted by Amanda at 9:21 PM
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I really liked "My Sister's Keeper" -- except for the ending. I literally tossed the book across the room when I finished reading it because it made me angry. (Probably part of the reason for my anger is that I, too, shoulda seen it coming!)
Delurk Alert: I've been reading Warren's blog, but am guilty of not commenting. Sorry, Warren! I promise to write something soon. :)
i, too, shall delurk.
Warren is very fun to read.
However, i did have to google the Ottoman Empire.
And i'm freaking Arabic!
He's a smart-mans funny...and i must be a fart-mans funny.
I peeked into Warren's blog also....and I thought I commented....but maybe I didn't. If not, I'll go back and do so. His story about the grocery store line was hilarious!
WANTED! Just rented it this weekend and I couldn't agree more with pretty much everything you said. James McAvoy is my current fav and I'm slowly going through his movies. What surprised me was how well he nailed the American accent...as opposed to Ewan McGreggor, another fav who seems to sound a little....shall we say.....slow....when he attempts it. At any rate, good flick for a Friday night.
3. I had forgotten about your trip blog. Can't wait to see more pictures and hear more stories.
4. That is a GREAT deal for the Rimrock! You should go.
6. I, too, have looked at Warren's blog and not yet commented. So let him know he is being read, just not spoken too.
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