I'm Back

Apparently the Blogging trend rose in my group of friends in 2006 and died in 2008. However, I am deciding to be back.

I have a lot to say because I am a learner and there is a lot in my life I would like to keep up with. And since I sit in front of my computer for large amounts of my life, this should be the easiest way.

Just so there is something here, these are some movies and books I have seen/read lately:

Books:
Unwind--- weird sci-fi but so interesting. I couldn't put it down. I am sure the teenagers it was written for couldn't either.

Pillars of the Earth- I started this 1,000+ page book when I started a nutso HCG diet. It's massive length and stunning detail distracted me from the fact that I was only eating my own butt and 500 calories per day. Great book but scandaloso in parts. Sheesh.

The Help- I don't really need to say anything about this. The movie was actually just as good as the book . I think that's the first time I've ever said that!

Movies:

Drive- Ryan Gosling is nuts in this film. We like Independent films around here because we have seen everything under the sun and hate to smell the plot coming. My time is so precious lately that I just get up and walk away from movies that upset me or seem like they are going to disappoint. This one didn't.

One Day- Independent film let down. I have no idea what happened in the last 10 minutes but nothing could pull that movie up out of the dregs it had created....oh, and I can't stand Anne Hathaway

Midnight in Paris- My first Woody Allen film! I loved it! I particularly enjoyed the dialogue and how Allen made Paris a character. Beautiful and nonpredictable. Plus I really enjoyed seeing Rachel McAdams as a nightmare again. I missed her since Regina George.

The Ides of March- Ryan Gosling again. I swear I don't have a "thing" he just is working really hard these days. Great film... Good job George Clooney. It'll make you hate politics...wait, you already do.

The Descendants- on Blu-Ray... Loved it more the second time. "Sid" will make you laugh... a lot. You would think Matthew Lillard would but he takes a different role this time. I spent that whole day crying at the TV...I also saw the notebook that day... Gee! Maybe I do have a Ryan Gosling "thing."

Throwback::The Notebook- Nicholas Sparks, I only love your work when translated into movies. I tend to throw your books across the room in mushy disgust.

Way Throwback: Empire of the Sun... Christian Bale as a young child. He was just as disturbing then but I really love this movie.

Okay, That's enough for now. Making another Blockbuster run (yes, they are still in business) tomorrow because watching a slew of movies is how we Van Dycks roll on vacation.

I am going to try to enjoy the rest of Spring Break.

Blessings!!