I’ve been in denial long enough. Thinking I wasn’t really part of it when I was already far too deep… that I was just supporting my husband’s hobby and going along with it.
In the past week, I’ve gone to Legoland very willingly (where I have an annual pass, ahem, another big sign), toured the master builder workshop (!!), designed a very Lego themed website for Remi to show off his creations, received an order of my own bricks from Bricklink for a MOC I want to create, joined a Lego LJ community, researched traveling options to attend NWBrickCon… and it only now hit me when I almost squealed out loud when I saw this new set today.
100 Movie Challenge: 100 movies in a year. Is it possible? Have I done this already without even knowing it? I’m curious. For now, I’m only going to track those movies that I netflix or watch in theatres and watch for the first time. The ones I catch on TV are just impossible to remember and well, I don’t think Lifetime movies really count. Ahem.
I may also do a book challenge but lately I haven’t been reading as much as I want. And I’m not really sure what books I’ve already finished this year. Would have to see if that is possible to retrieve in the old noggin’.
Now for the current list with my little ratings system (and pretty much everything from netflix will get something because otherwise I wouldn’t bother renting it). I may or may not add mini reviews if I feel up for it.
* = enjoyable
** = love
*** = super mad love bold = why the hell did I miss seeing this in theatres?!
Duran did a fans-only show in New York City last night and performed a new song…
“Night Runner”. Which is the song they did with Timberland and Justin Timberlake. I was scared to hear what the collaborations would end up sounding like… but it’s hot. Damn hot.
We’ve been waiting for this one for a long while now… it comes out October 19. And the wait looks like it will be well worth it.
I haven’t been this excited for a trailer since “Across the Universe” or “The Golden Compass”. Okay, so those are not that long ago… But apart from those movies, “August Rush” is at the top of the list of movies I can’t wait to see this year.
It looks stunning. I love the cast and Jonny sings and plays guitar. You can hear him in the trailer.
It really looks incredible and the preview footage is getting greatbuzz online too.
I keep meaning to post. But then I get busy, tired, uninspired.
So much has been going on too that I want to write down and be able to look back on years from now. I mean, that’s really a big reason I keep this blog going.
But I digress…
Couple weeks ago, we went to Celebration for one day. It was worth it to see my two friends get engaged… in the geekiest and most romantic proposal ever. Getting proposed to while you are on the ladder of an X-Wing wearing a Yoda backpack, Jedi robes, and a Princess Leia t-shirt… and the engagement ring is the Falcon with an inscription in Aurebesh. I mean, seriously I don’t know that anyone can top that. It was extremely sweet, made me cry like the sap I am, and I couldn’t be more happy and excited for them.
Now it’s 3 for 3. Remi and I met in the first Star Wars line. Val and Matt in the 2nd. And now Jeff and Cela who met in the 3rd line. Nerd love is pretty awesome.
Last Saturday, I went up to the bay area to go to Live 105′s BFD with my buddies. Man. What an adventure. All I will say for now is it was exhausting, hilarious, completely worth it, and I love my new favorite band even more. See below for a little evidence. Will attempt to post more details… later.
PS. We went to see SFL last night at the Knitting Factory. They are the coolest guys and so much fun. It’s ridiculous. Their new album Underhand Romance is out now. Get it. You won’t regret it.
