Goodwill to all...

I went on a trip to the Goodwill yesterday and found some great stuff! My one complaint is that stuff isn't as cheap as it used to be. I know I shouldn't complain but geez....its usually heavily used stuff here! I'm not that much of a tightwad, but I'm just as broke as the next joe.

Here's what I found:

Some awesome belts to make some handbags with (8 to be exact)
two sweaters
cute cup and saucer
7 paperback books....good ones yay!

All that and I spent under $30....and satisfied my shopping craving!

Too many Movies not enough time...or $$$

I decided to take a look at what I could see this weekend in the theater. I found out that I've missed out on a lot of movies and there are way too many out there I want to see. Here is a summary and maybe you will see one you like too!

In no particular order:

Elizabethtown

Staring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst (who I don't even like really, mostly cause she dates my Jake!) in a romantic comedy about finding out who you really are. Orlando had it all and then nothing, but when he meets his father's side of the family realizes he has a lot even without his prestige and money. Looks decent and funny and touching...has my vote...YES!







In Her Shoes

Starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collete, warning...this is a CHICK FLICK! Just in case you didn't already know. Its a good sisterly story and I previously mentioned this a post from earlier last month. SEE HERE









Serenity

I don't know much about this film, but heard it great (that means nothing to me). I was planning on seeing it despite reviews. It is a sci-fi film having to deal with galactic civil war and such. But is based on sci-fi cult TV series "Firefly."






Just Like Heaven


I have also mentioned this film before...had a little incident and now I want to see it out of spite...click here for the full story. Typical chick-flick romantic comedy type....but isn't Reese Witherspoon adorable....I just love her!








Greatest Game Ever Played


This is another Disney movie with Shia LaBeouof....I heart him! Its about a working class caddy being good enough to play in the U.S. Open. (thats golf but movie golf is not so boring:) and doing very well at the same time! Inspirational and heart-warming in my book!







Proof

Staring Gwynth and my man Jake Gyllenhal this looks like a typical drama. Woman fears she will follow in her father's footsteps as she has with her writing career and go crazy!! Jake comes in for support and kisses...hmmm!









Thumbsucker

This is a story about a boy who still sucks his thumb at age 17. It is making a mess out his life at home, school and personally. He tries hypnosis by a specialty orthodontist (shiver!) and finds out there is more wrong with him than just his sucking behavior!
(BTW stars Vince Vaughn and Keanu Reeves)








Waiting

Finally, there is this movie. If you've ever worked in a restaurant or customer service, you know where they are coming from. Cutie Ryan Reynolds works in the food service industry and puts up with a lot of crap on a daily basis. This is one of those days and showcases what to do with your jobs has got you down, or just how to make it through the day!

So now that you're back.....

Athena,

Now that you're back from Italy, we all absolutely demand that you post some of your wonderful pictures. And also please share some stories with us!

Sincerly,

BGA

Please God No!!!!

Welcome back Athena!

Not sure when she will be getting back today but just wanted to say welcome!
Hope your trip went well!

Check out the new words being added to the dictionary...

brewski . . . . noun [2brew + -ski, suffix in Slavic surnames] (1978) slang : BEER 4

phat . . . . adjective . . . . [probably alteration of 1fat] (1963) slang : highly attractive or gratifying : EXCELLENT

comb-over . . . . noun (1980) : an arrangement of hair on a balding man in which hair from the side of the head is combed over the bald spot

tankini . . . . noun [blend of tank (top) and bikini] (1985) : a woman's two-piece swimsuit consisting of bikini briefs and a tank top

shopaholic . . . . noun (1983) : one who is extremely or excessively fond of shopping

killer app noun (1988) : a computer application of such great value or popularity that it assures the success of the technology with which it is associated; broadly : a feature or component that in itself makes something worth having

dot-commer . . . . noun (1997) : a person who owns or works for a dot-com

barista . . . . noun [Italian, person working behind a bar, from bar bar (from English) + -ista 1-ist] (1982) : a person who makes and serves coffee (as espresso) to the public

longneck . . . . noun (1978) : beer served in a bottle that has a long neck

compadre . . . . noun [Spanish, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater — more at COMPEER] (1834) : a close friend : BUDDY

Botox . . . . trademark — used of a preparation of botulinum toxin

mosh pit noun (1988) : an area in front of a stage where very physical and rough dancing takes place at a rock concert

For a more complete list go to: http://www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com/info/new_words.htm

What a waste of a mercedes....

Lohan gets in accident with red astro van....

So the latest is that last night, nearing around 1AM Lohan speeds off in her black Mercedes convertible in order to avoid the paparazzi that is outside the restaurant where she was eating. She slams into a red Astro mini-van in the West Hollywood area, where no paparazzi were reported to be around when the accident occurred.

Lindsay, girl, get a chauffeur and tinted windows and then just peace out. Thats what Madonna does anyway.

BTW....we all could look fabulous with the help of a makeup artist and personal stylist....and don't forget our best friend photoshop!

Passing this along as an FYI....

This is for real....lol!

Check this shiz out!!

Check out all of them!

Shhh! Its a secret....

I found this blog yesterday and wanted to pass it along. Its pretty interesting:)
http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

Stupidity moment....

I decided to go see 'Just Like Heaven', the romantic comedy with Reese Witherspoon. I was all set. I had gotten there early and smuggled in some snacks. I get to the theatre about 25 mins early, with I admit is pretty early. I thought there would be more traffic, so better safe than sorry. No one came in for quite a while and I thought I might have one of those rare movie-going experiences in which you get the whole theater to yourself. But alas, slowly people began to come into the theater.

It was time for the movie to start and it hadn't, so I was getting a little worried, but just sat there. The previews finnally started and I relaxed. I had the best seat of course, since I had gotten there early. Middle seat in the middle of the theatre. It wasn't crowded at all which was nice. Then the 'latecomers' arrive! These are the people that come in during the previews and bitch about how they can't see and 'why is it so dark'. One or two always trip and make that 'ugg' noise that breaks your concentration. I hate that!




So not only were these 'latecomers' particularly loud and annoying but they sat right next to me! Not directly beside me but one seat away, which was too close when they had the entire row besides my seat to choose from. This guy was huge. Probably 6'4 at least and he didn't quite fit into the seat that well and as he adjusted and wiggled the entire row shook and annoyed me even more. I like the previews and I didn't appreciate the disturbance.

I got over this incident and settled in to watch the film. But when it began I quickly realized, 'Hey this isn't Just like Heaven!! Wait a second....this is 'Lord of War'! I realized this and thought immediately that they must have put the wrong movie on and looked around at everyone else. They all sat quietly starring at the screen. I then realized that I was in the wrong theater. Thats why the movie was late, because this one started later.

The problem was I didn't want to see 'Lord of War' , I wanted to see 'Just like Heaven', a light romantic comedy. Instead I got stuck with a depressing film about illegal arms dealing and wars in Africa where everyone over the age of 10 carried a gun. I couldn't go see MY movie because at this point it was likely 20 mins into the film and I hated missing the beginning of movies! SO I was stuck.....very disappointing!

The only conciliation prize was that Jared Leto was in this movie...and he's HAWT!

The Firm...

Finished this book yesterday and it was very enjoyable. There were many parts that were completely different from the movie. Of course the book is better....need I remind you of my saying. I highly reccomend this book as a good action read. Especially if you haven't seen the movie, because like I said the flm doesn't follow the book at all in some parts.

This is great! 

Quote from Grey's last night....

Grey's Anatomy
Set the scene: Dr. O'malley is given instructions to carry out every possible procedure on the DOA (Dead on Arrival) by Dr. Bailey. When he questions her instructions as a waste of time, she says there is a reason for it. "Practice?" he asks, she says yes, but there is a better reason, and that it will come to you. Near the end of the show he figures out the answer to this question posed by Bailey:
"Why do we 'hump' on every patient that comes through those doors?"
O'Malley realizes the answer:
"So we can tell the family we did everything we could."

Cleaning lady Ada!

I must report that this a great luxury. We only have Ada come once a month, which equals about $18 per roommate, but it was so nice. I loved walking in the door and smelling clean. You know, that clean smell of PineSol, and Fantastik! It was lovely. She vacuumed all the floors tidied up the kitchen and cleaned all the bathrooms, which was super nice! Not that I don't clean mine because I do, but who would complain about someone else doing it once a month? I highly recommend the luxury if you can afford it. You get that satisfied feeling and look around and there is no dust or dirt in the corners. No crumbs on the counters, and you didn't have to lift a finger, but you still get the satisfied feeling!

**On a side note, we caught mouse #5 on Sat. morning. We hope that this is the end of our rodent troubles. Just in time too, as Athena gets home this week, she will be very happy to hear of this.**