Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Looking Forward...

Lately, I've been having a lot to look forward to:

  • There are only 12 days left of actual classes to teach, then 4 half days of Finals at Metro Christian Academy.  Teachers definitely love summer as much as any anti-homework student.
  • In a little over 2 months (June 2-18), Tony and I will go to Jersey, which promises trips to NYC, a dinner at Morimoto's Sushi place in Philly, days at the shore, and at least one night in the hotel my mother frequented with my brother and me in our childhood, Willow Valley.
  • Tony and I have done a lot of planning and talking lately about our future...which could have huge implications this summer :)
  • Tony's little brother is getting married in July and the chapel/reception location is adorable.
  • Tony is going to finish his B.F.A. at his dream school, SCAD University (e-learning) with a $14,000 scholarship!!  This was more than an answer to prayer!
  • Perhaps only 2-3 before the both of us can go to Korea together for awhile and start traveling together.

I'm very blessed and encouraged lately by thinking on these things...

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Favorite Things Spring 2011 (TV/Film Edition)

I haven't blogged in a while...mostly because I've been blogging here on this site soon after posting a blog on my Recipe site... However, the camera I usually use for those posts has been out of commission lately, so I haven't been uploading to that site either.  Anyway, I decided to take this Sunday afternoon to make up a Favorite Things List.

Favorite Movies this season:

The Fighter



Based on a true story, this film may seem to be about a blue collar guy from Massachusetts trying to make it in the boxing world.  However, upon a closer look with a sensitive heart, you can truly see this movie is about a love story, a love story between two brothers.  I really liked this movie; the behind the scenes is worth a watch too.

MicMacs



This French film by the same director of the Fabulous movie, Amelie, is visually striking as well as just plain clever.  You can tell the director of this picture, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, cares immensely about even the flat, barely seen characters.  From beginning to end, this gem of a film will keep you entertained with its quirky-ness, consistent coloring, and engaging story.

If you have Netflix, click the following link and enjoy it now :) LINK to Micmacs on Netflix
Also, you can watch Amelie (one of my all-time favorite movies) LINK to Amelie on Netflix

Favorite re-curring sketch on SNL:

"The Miley Cyrus Show":



Favorite Old Movie that I've watched this Season:

Double Indemnity




I have seen this film before this year, but it had been awhile.  Fred MacMurry is an awesome lead, playing against type, as well as the smoldering Barbara Stanwyck.  One of the best film noirs.

Favorite TV Show that seems to be cancelled :/

Perfect Couples:



LOVED Leigh and Rex...best part of the show.  To be honest, I didn't like the show until the fourth or fifth episode...but it really grows on you...or grew...since now it can grow no more :/  I wish NBC would've given it a little more time to blossom.

There are a lot of other favorites that I have...I guess this was my TV/film Favorite list...
I'll have to update another one soon full of other things I love :)