Hello siblings! I hope it is still
Hump Dayby the time I post this ... at least in my time zone.
Just got back from seeing SWatH with son and hubby boy. I really tried to watch it with a critical eye ... I LOVED it. I'm so proud of Kris, this movie really gave her a chance to show more range and she took it and ran with it. She has an inspirational speech that she knocked out of the ballpark, and I loved watching the play of emotions on her face. Hubby boy complained about lack of smiling and how Snow got all aggressive, killing the queen
. I think that people complain about Kris not smiling so much because when she does smile big, it's genuine and beautiful, and I think they want more. I can appreciate that ... but I'm glad she picks dramatic angsty roles, because smiling all the time in the movies is boring. (Not like RL.) Anyhoo ... loved it. Nice incorporation of genuine Druidic-pagan elements, nice attention to materials used. I will overlook the impossible way that the armor apparantly weighed nothing.
I started Weight Watchers Online on Monday. So far I am completely blowing through my points allowance for every day and about ready to blow through the extra weekly points ... but I have earned exercise points and am down 2 pounds. Hurrah! I really need to get those points under control but it's going to take different groceries, like more fruit and salad. I suck at tolerating hunger (Katniss would beat my behind). I'll keep working at it during my trip through their mobile app, but I expect it to be a tough road.
Loving the EW pix of course. I loved the two-page spread with Nessie touching Bella's cheek ... until I saw how Jacob positively doted on her. Ugg! And Edward dealt with that all the time? New definition of horrible ways to spend eternity!
SO EXCITED! IN ONE WEEK I WILL BE EN ROUTE TO SHYTOWN! (I'm getting there a day early.)
Amy - you are a busy busy girl! You must be prepping your boys to endure your absence. I hope the house does not fall apart while you are gone!
Caryn - that sounds like a productive change to your work schedule and more time with the boys too. I so wish all of us sisters who are mommies could get our kids together sometime! That would be an awfully big picnic! Glad to hear people were defending Rob's self-presentation in Toronto. He didn't sound or look drunk at all - just wiped out. I remember that was the age I started realizing that I couldn't stay up all night and be productive the next day, like I could when I was 19. Thanks for the description of your tatt, I look forward to seeing it!
Christina - bears in town! Even if they're small, that's a little freaky! Perhaps the Cullens are in town and herding the wildlife
Desiree - we are making our own convention! Watch out, Chicago!
Ginnie - sweetie, I'm so sorry that you guys got to a place where divorce is the best option, but so proud that you were strong enough to make that decision. I think that you are probably right and it is the best for the kids as well ... no sense in them watching you be in conflict and emotionally distant. We're here for you, hon. I'm glad your son's headached turned out to be just a virus, but sorry you got it. Get better soon! Now that you figured out a way to make it, I want you healthy!
Lynne - I am following you on Twitter! Glad you are happier and happier with your book with every revision - it must be hard to change or discard the words you have worked on. I was thinking that it's not that odd for Jillian to at least have an awareness of fashion, it's hard to live in the NYC area and not develop a fashion sense. I lived around there for six years and finally developed an appreciation for how important shoes are. Glad business picked up for you - was that last week now? Hope it stays busy?
Marielle - party girl is coming to Chicago! Love your tweets as you meander your way over.
Sean - yay for going to work! Much better than not working. I loved it when you said that "MTV hose job was a total fail"! Per the
SWatH rumors of sequels - I could see this turning trilogy. They did a good job of incorporating real Druidic-type elements, and they thought of women as falling into 3 archetypal and symbolic phases, the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone. Snow White is, of course, the Maiden, and having been given True Love's Kiss, is ready to move on to Motherhood. Another actress could pick up the Crone part if that's the way they go. The Crone does not have to been evil. She does represent death, but also wisdom, dignity, etc. TH White did a nice job of touching on how this cycle can go a little wrong in discussing Guinevere in The Once and Future King. Anyway, those would be sequel possibilities that would avoid the love triangle.
Susie - the bar hubby and I have gone to does not have a mechanical bull! It does have three bars, a stage for a band, a dance floor, and lots of guys in white t shirts, hats, and boots. Yes, really. Quick tip: real cowboys are often awesome dancers. I would love to read the HH fanfics you wrote! Does your lower class census let you teach more content per class session? It's always nice to zip through material more rapidly.
Suzan - happy HH-versary! I was so glad to find you already here when I began hanging out. The swimsuit is very cute!
Tracy - you flatterer!
I have no idea how to use "whomever" properly, but it's nice that you think of me. Your nanny option sounds like fun for the kids. I've thought about doing that, you'll have to tell me how it works out at the end of the summer. It sounds like it was wonderful to see your son's team come together like that, it's always great to see how much better things are when you truly work as a team.
Already past Hump Day here and eyes are droopy. Hello to everyone I missed, especially Ann Marie. Posting now, maybe once more before Chicago. Love!
Mackenzie Foy really is a beautiful little girl, and it's positively eerie how much she actually resembles Rob and Kristen; she really does look like she could be their child. I really liked the pictures, but I have to say I'm disappointed that they've decided to deviate from the book and age Renesmee up for the movie. 
Doesn't really lend credibility to what you're saying when you can't put a proper sentence together.
And thank you for all the lovely gifties (although shouldn't we be the ones giving presents to you? 
). It's been wonderful having you as a resident of the Halfway House.
) you DO NOT want us to purchase your ticket for you. So... message me on FB or PM me here on the LEX or reply to this post... PLEASE! 
