Movie Review – Arthur, Two Thumbs Up!

I will be the first person to admit that I am not a fan of Russell Brand.  Correction.  I will be the first person to admit that until very very recently, I was not a fan of Russell Brand.  This movie changed all of that for me.

Jennifer Garner is as awkward and ridiculous as ever (it’s my blog, deal with it) but she is perfect for the role of psychotic rich girl after a childish man’s billions…

Helen Mirren is absolutely fantastic.  Funny, charming, loving, and ruthless all at the same time.  I thoroughly enjoyed watching her transform from this tough woman who threatens to bite Evander’s ear off to this living mother figure doing what it is she has to do help Arthur find true happiness.

Greta Gerwig and Russell Brand have absolutely amazing chemistry.

I truly don’t know if it is the fact that I walked into this movie with such low hopes that made me fall absolutely in love but I laughed, and cried, and am definitely looking forward to watching it again.  I suggest you get out there and see it.

*****

Day Twelve: a quote about friendship

New friends listen to what you say.  Old friends listen to what you don’t say. ~Unknown

Day Eleven: a quote about love

 

Word of the Week, Round 10!

This one actually comes to us from Merriam-Webster.com!  Can you believe it?  I changed it up!

primordial

\prye-MOR-dee-ul\

DEFINITION

adjective

1

a : first created or developed : primeval b : existing in or persisting from the beginning (as of a solar system or universe) c : earliest formed in the growth of an individual or organ

2

: fundamental, primary

EXAMPLES

All life on Earth supposedly came from a primordial ooze in existence many millions of years ago.
"Indeed, and in spite of all our current observations, physical theories, computer models, and mathematical skill we must not forget that the primordial breath is inherently unknown to us." -- From Martin Beech's 2010 book The Large Hadron Collider

Weekend in Myrtle Beach

I have been really enjoying my quick getaway weekends lately.  I’ve done a lot the past couple months and find my weekends booked with excitement from now through Memorial Day.  This past weekend was no exception.

I took a trip to Myrtle and got a chance to enjoy some good food, great company, and some seriously cold water.  It rained a bit but that really didn’t put a damper on things at all.

Saturday after a trip to the grocery store, making breakfast and watching 300 (without falling asleep this time) we went for a long walk on the beach which was awesome until we had to turn around.  The wind was whipping behind us forcing my hair into my face making it almost impossible for me to see the entire way back!

After a nap and another movie (in which I did fall asleep…  something about The Hunt for Red October maybe?) we went to the Comedy Cabana to enjoy some live comedians and some alcohol.

 

Sunday was just as eventful with a trip to the beach, boogie boarding, sun burn, alcohol and then a trip to Broadway at the Beach which included a wine tasting and walking around novelty shops poking fun at t-shirts… and as promised, here are some photos!

  Matt and his handsomeness. Matt again (obviously) Matt’s not bigger than mine foot

Aaaand the aftermath of not enough sunscreen.

Day Ten: a well-known quote

Here’s my philosophy on this one, if I have heard it, it has to be well known.

“Small men think they are small; great men never know they are great.”

I know it’s short, but I like it, and it’s true.

Day Nine: a quote from someone you know personally

“As far as demanding those around me to be intelligent it works out most of the time.  If you are a ding dong I just don’t bother with you.  If you are a ding dong and keep hanging around eventually I will hurt your feelings.  I don’t expect others to do all of the things I do.  I just expect them to do what they say they are going to do without making excuses or being apathetic in their approach.  You can be a ding dong but find a way to contribute.  I am ok with people who contribute in a meaningful way ding dong or not.  I am not ok with ding dongs who push their stupidity on me or those I am responsible for.  This is where my evil side lives.” - NTK