July 29, 2011

Hello Everyone!  Greetings.  Gute Nacht.  This will be a good post tonight.  Have you ever imagined yourself in a writing mood?  For example:  whenever I am in deep writing or really whenever I post to this blog I imagine myself in a study sitting at a big Victorian style desk with shelves of books all around me.  Perhaps George Strait or Phantom of the Opera playing softly in the background, and you can't forget the glass of defined Cherry Coke next to my writing utensils.  Okay enough with my imagination....

Harry Potter:  The end finally came!  I know that many of us were at the midnight premiere and texted all our friends at 3am in the morning, because everyone was obviously up at that time.  I was!  Overall, I was very impressed with the style of the movie especially the music and to attest to that I went out and bought the soundtrack as soon as the movie was over.  There were minor things I was irked about but other than that I was very pleased.  I absolutely loved Alan Rickman's portrayal of Snape in this film.  Phenomonal!  I cried so hard during the scene where Severus dies and then following his memories.  Absolutely beautiful.  I would like very much to see an Oscar nomination around the corner.

Wedding:  I went up to Dallas to see my good friends Erica and Roland Cupiaoli get married.  It was such a fun and memorable weekend.  The venue was beautiful, the bride radiant, and the fun at the reception was shooting off the scale.  Congraulations!  May they share a wonderful life together.

Video:  Our video for this week is absolutely hilarious.  I love the Harvard Sailing team.  Check out their video Truth or Dare.

Date Night:  I had date night with myself tonight.  On Facebook I noticed that a lot of people had date night tonight.  Share your enchanting evening!  Did anyone have a double date?  I heard those can be either incredibly awkward or extremely fun.  Anyone have an extremely fun double date?

Loving the Song:  "Far Away" by Nickelback.  It is a terrific romantic song that can pull you several different ways all at the same time.  For my friend, Minni,  she can easily listen to this song 14 times in a row...and I know because I was right beside her listening to it! Ha.

Poetry:  Poetry.  A curious subject.  You either hate it or you love it.  Did you know I write poetry?  I even got published once.  How do you feel about poetry?  For me, Shakespearean poems give me a great sense of feeling and inspiration.  For those Elizabethian literary haters I shall not pressure you long about the delights of William, but I shall leave you with this:

                                                   So, either by thy picture, or my love

                                                   Thyself away art present still with thee,

                                                   For thou not farther than my thoughts canst move

                                                   And I am still with them, and they with thee,

                                                   Or, if they sleep, thy picture in thy sight

                                                   Awakes my heart to heart's and eyes delight.--Sonnet 47

Happy Quote:  "As I go through all kinds of feelings and experiences in my journey through life -- delight, surprise, chagrin, dismay -- I hold this question as a guiding light: "What do I really need right now to be happy?" What I come to over and over again is that only qualities as vast and deep as love, connection and kindness will really make me happy in any sort of enduring way." ---Sharon Salzberg

At this moment:  I am organizing my room and watching NCIS Season 4 :-)

Until next time! Think happy my friends. Win Win!!!  Love, Kate J  :-)

July 11, 2011

Hello Everyone!  It has been a long time since I have updated, but I largely blame that on the server that the blog is on because there has been a lot of construction and we have encountered gliches for awhile.  But Iiiiiiiiiiimmm baaaaaaaacckkk (for all you Poltergeist fans).

The Food Network:  I have been watching a lot of the food network this summer.  Mostly because there is nothing else much on except for a smattering of Spongebob and the occasional FOX movie or reruns of CSI, NCIS, or Criminal Minds.  I am quite captivated with it.  I still can't stand Anthony Bourdain!!! However, Guy is hilarious and a realistic cook/ host on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.  Learning a lot of recipes and now I am addicted to the show Chopped about competing for the best dishes...its so intense!  You mock me but it quickly gets addicting.

Mr. Jim's Pizza:  My sister works at Mr. Jim's Pizza near our house and tonight she surprised us by having my favorite pizza delivered to our front door.  It was delightful!  It was piping hot and the half sausage-half pepperoni wheel of wonderfulness was eaten with a smile on my face.

Music Video:  This blog's video is Nick Petra's, "One Man Disney Song" .  This video is for any Disney fan and his talents are extraordinary.

Harry Potter:  This week is it folks!  The opening of Deathly Hallows Part 2 in theathres smackered all over the United States will be people of all ages anxiously confronting the heat, long lines, and the early morning hours just to see their favourite characters defeat the Dark Lord.  This movie has been a decade in the making and this film is for everyone, like myself, who saw magic on the big screen or through words on a page were able to delve themselves into the imagination of another world and found joy, love, mystery, drama, inspiration, laughter, sadness, and above all an adventure to make their own.  J.K. Rowling summed it up pretty good when she said, "Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”--London premiere.  I couldn't have said it better, Jo. Thank you for filling our lives full of the wonderful world of Harry Potter.



Best Friends:  My best friend, Niccole, is coming from Arizona this week to see the Potter premiere with me. I am completely stoked!  It is a miracle if we get to see each other and I am really going to cherish the couple of days she gets to spend with me.  We have been best friends for 14 years, and I know that all of you who have that special friendship with someone know what these moments mean to you. 

You've Got Mail:  Mum and I watched that movie tonight--one of our favourites!  It really is one of the best well made romantic comedy from the 90's.  The essence of the movie is adorable.  Ever been like Meg Ryan wishing the dial-up would hurry so you could hear just three little words?  Or been like Tom Hanks and spend great amounts of time agonizing over every word for the perfect response?  It happens to everyone. I love getting personalized emails :-)

Embarassing Moments:  I had my earphones on today while I was unloading the dishwasher and belting out to the best of my ability "Bad Romance" from the collection Lady Gaga.  After the song was over, I heard laughing and turned around to see my dad dying of laughter.  Definitely embarassing!

Loving the Song:  "Don't Forget to Remember Me." by Carrie Underwood.  Just discovered it on youtube and it reminded me of my mum when she sent me off to college.  Very touching!  It's always nice to listen to a song that magnifies the special relationship between parents and their children.  Seems like a lot of times these days it gets brushed aside or is concerned with negative situations.  I love my parents!

Happy Quote:  "I'm a pacificst so I don't believe in war. But when the revolution comes I will destroy you all!"--Phoebe from Friends  :-)

At This Moment:  I am about to drop from exhaustion and get a little shut eye but wanted to upload this first for all my faithful readers.

Until next time! Think happy my friends. Win Win!!!  Love, Kate J  :-)