I was getting ready for work this morning and I was listening to MTV Jams as I always do in the mornings. (I watch ESPN with my husband and then a little Today show before getting into the shower. Then, I listen to the music on MTV Jams while getting ready.) So, as usual, after getting out of the shower, I was listening to the music videos while putting my makeup on. I heard Gwen Stefani's new video come on and I have only seen it a couple of times, so I stopped what I was doing and went into the bedroom to watch the video. I have been a fan of Gwen for a very long time. (I am also a fan of her husband, Gavin Rossdale from BUSH.) I have all of the No Doubt cds, but I haven't bought her new solo cd yet. Hollaback Girl, her new track/video, has a great beat (as you know from previous posts, I am a sucker for a good beat), but the lyrics are a little dumb. The song, as dumb as it may be, it is still catchy. I caught myself singing it to myself all morning. If I was still a cheerleader/dancer, it would be the hit song for performances! As my friend told me (and I agreed) that it would have made a perfect pep rally song. (Of course the track is good b/c it was produced by the Neptunes.)
The other thing that makes the video appealing (to men as well, I'm sure) is that Gwen looks as beautiful as ever. She is wearing a band uniform in part of the video. I just think...DAMN, I wish I looked that good when I had to wear a band uniform. Yeah, like I would have been that lucky!!!! Let's see, I had the blond hair....ummm what else? Oh yeah, NOTHING! I read in an article many years ago about how Gwen stays in shape. She does about as many ab workouts as Janet Jackson, which is a LOT! I guess I need to get off my backside and do something.
So, back to Taebo, I go!!! I will start my workout regimen again tomorrow. If I could only do a workout to get Gwen's face, I'd be set. Don't think that will happen!
Another thing that I like about Gwen is that she is not too thin...in days where many stars look like crack addicts, it is nice to see a thin woman who is not too thin. I'll never be that thin, but she looks human....
Then, as if I thought my morning couldn't get better...Rob Thomas' new video came on. OMG!!!! I went to see Matchbox 20 last October at WVU and it was awesome! My friend and I drooled while our husbands tried to enjoy the show. I am sure they enjoyed the concert, but not nearly as much as we did!!!! :) We have wonderful husbands and he has a wonderful drop dead gorgeous wife- who is a model, so I don't think there is much to worry about. So my morning was complete. I got to see Gwen perform, which is cool b/c I think she is a really cool artist and probably an awesome person and Rob, who is so amazingly hot. Oh yeah, and he is a good performer, too.
So who are the people that you make you do a double take????
***By the way, when I was typing some of this, I felt like I was 14 again writing in my diary. HA HA :)*******
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Sharon's Blog is GREAT!
Monday, May 30, 2005
Maple Creative Has Been Nominated!!!
Maple Creative, a professional marketing agency in Charleston, has a wonderful blog and they have been nominated for the 2005 Readers' Choice Blog Awards. I find Maple's blog to be very informative, interesting, and fun! If you would like to view Maple's blog, click here. If you would like to view Maple's website, click here.
If you are looking for an agency to handle any form of marketing, advertising, public relations, lobbying, or ebusiness, Maple Creative is definitely the agency to call. They do wonderful work. They have raised the bar in their industry and they have redefined the meaning of customer service.
If you enjoy their blog as much as I do, make sure you vote for them at the Reader's Choice Blog Awards Voter Site.
I am sure that once you view Maple's blog, you will become a fan of Maple, too!
If you are looking for an agency to handle any form of marketing, advertising, public relations, lobbying, or ebusiness, Maple Creative is definitely the agency to call. They do wonderful work. They have raised the bar in their industry and they have redefined the meaning of customer service.
If you enjoy their blog as much as I do, make sure you vote for them at the Reader's Choice Blog Awards Voter Site.
I am sure that once you view Maple's blog, you will become a fan of Maple, too!
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Food, Food, and more FOOD!!!
I went to a cookout at my grant-aunt's house today. My grandmother, mom, aunt, great-aunt, my best friend and her husband, her parents, and some of my great-aunt's friends all got together for a feast. We had grilled burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings, including homemade chili and slaw (my grandmother's locally famous recipes HMMMHHMMM). We also had strawberry jello pretzel salad, fresh apple cake, baked beans, macaroni salad, potato salad, confetti bean salad, cantelope, peach cobbler, carrot cake, lemon merangue pie, and probably a thousand other things I am forgetting.
It was sooo good and I am still SOOO stuffed!!! Of course, my grandmother and aunt sent me and my husband home with a basket full of leftovers....that is predictable when visiting them. At least I won't have to cook lunch tomorrow. That's taken care of!!! (That is if it makes it through the night! HA HA)
There is nothing better than getting together with family and friends and chowing down on some good home-cookin'!!!
I love to entertain and cook. I love to have people over and cook for them. I guess it is a way that I have learned to show my love for other people. I learned that from my grandmother and aunt from an early age.... I learned to read by reading cook books when I was little ...at least that is the story that my grandmother proudly tells to family and friends. I baked my first cake when I was in 4th grade. I love to cook...maybe even more than I love to eat. I am obsessed with cookbooks and recipes. I spend much of my time watching Food TV.
All the women in my family are wonderful cooks and I just hope I am passing along the family tradition. My aunt even received 2nd place in a local cookoff a few weeks ago.
So, I guess I'll keep working in the kitchen, trying to continue the family tradition. Hopefully soon, I'll have the time to post some of my favorite recipes.
Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend as well...I hope your bellies are full!!!
Jen :)
It was sooo good and I am still SOOO stuffed!!! Of course, my grandmother and aunt sent me and my husband home with a basket full of leftovers....that is predictable when visiting them. At least I won't have to cook lunch tomorrow. That's taken care of!!! (That is if it makes it through the night! HA HA)
There is nothing better than getting together with family and friends and chowing down on some good home-cookin'!!!
I love to entertain and cook. I love to have people over and cook for them. I guess it is a way that I have learned to show my love for other people. I learned that from my grandmother and aunt from an early age.... I learned to read by reading cook books when I was little ...at least that is the story that my grandmother proudly tells to family and friends. I baked my first cake when I was in 4th grade. I love to cook...maybe even more than I love to eat. I am obsessed with cookbooks and recipes. I spend much of my time watching Food TV.
All the women in my family are wonderful cooks and I just hope I am passing along the family tradition. My aunt even received 2nd place in a local cookoff a few weeks ago.
So, I guess I'll keep working in the kitchen, trying to continue the family tradition. Hopefully soon, I'll have the time to post some of my favorite recipes.
Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend as well...I hope your bellies are full!!!
Jen :)
So, I am NOT a multi-millionaire....
I played the Powerball last night since the Jackpot was so large. I didn't win....unfortunately. I had already spent my money, too...at least part of it.
Let's see... pay off my house, cars, my parents' house and buy them a new vehicle...pay off some other family members' debts and give A LOT to charity. Since I work at a nonprofit, they would get a lot of it and I volunteer for the March of Dimes, so they would get a substantial gift as well. I can't forget about my home church back in Ansted either. I'd invest a lot of it in local businesses and charities....
I would like to make sure that all my friends and family were taken care of. I am sure I'd make a lot of new friends fast.....
I don't want this to sound like I would give it all away...I am generous, but not up for sainthood!!! Investments, family, friends, and charity would have received most of it, but I would probably buy a new car for me and my husband. I don't want anything extravagant. Although, my husband might object...he would probably want a Hummer or something!!! (Although, I am not sure we could afford the gas for it, even if we did win the lottery.)
So, if you would have been the one with the winning ticket last night for over $200 million, what would you do with it???
Let's see... pay off my house, cars, my parents' house and buy them a new vehicle...pay off some other family members' debts and give A LOT to charity. Since I work at a nonprofit, they would get a lot of it and I volunteer for the March of Dimes, so they would get a substantial gift as well. I can't forget about my home church back in Ansted either. I'd invest a lot of it in local businesses and charities....
I would like to make sure that all my friends and family were taken care of. I am sure I'd make a lot of new friends fast.....
I don't want this to sound like I would give it all away...I am generous, but not up for sainthood!!! Investments, family, friends, and charity would have received most of it, but I would probably buy a new car for me and my husband. I don't want anything extravagant. Although, my husband might object...he would probably want a Hummer or something!!! (Although, I am not sure we could afford the gas for it, even if we did win the lottery.)
So, if you would have been the one with the winning ticket last night for over $200 million, what would you do with it???
Music helps my mood....
Do you ever get in your car and your favorite song is on the radio or you pop in your favorite cd and it improves your mood instantly???
I was reminded of this yesterday when I was on my way to the DMV and decided to pop in The Diary of Alicia Keys. Man, that girl can sing...and write...play the piano...and she is beautiful! This girl's got it all!
I guess I am not the only one to make this comparison, but she reminds me a lot of Aretha Franklin. She's got that soul, you know??? It isn't often when you listen to a cd and you feel their emotions through their music. Alicia puts you in her world. In a current world of pop music, you don't hear that too often. Not that I have a problem with Britney, JLo, or any other pop artist, because I have their cds, too. There is a time and place for everything, including music. I love hip hop and pop when I want something upbeat. I have to admit though, I am guilty of listening to the beat and not the words. That bothers me sometimes since I enjoy listening to some rap b/c of the beat and then when I begin to pay attention to the words I am stunned!!! This happened to me earlier this week when I was listening to a 50 cent cd. There are several songs on the cd that I like...but when I listen to the lyrics, I couldn't believe I was actually listening to it. I have to admit, some of his songs are quite degrading to women. But sadly, I still love the beat of the songs, so I listen to it. Sad, huh? I'll sell my values for a good beat. Maybe I'll put the cd back in my husband's truck, where it belongs. Maybe a song is just a song and he doesn't mean all of those things, at least that is what many rappers claim. Who knows?
Well, once again, I've drifted off topic (for those of you who don't know me, I ALWAYS do that!). So, as I was saying....Alicia Keys is outstanding. Both of her cds (songs in A minor and The Diary of Alicia Keys) are wonderful. She has soul and has something to add...can't put my finger on it, but she definitely has the perfect blend of hip hop and soul. Throw in some outstanding vocals and amazing piano and you've got Alicia Keys....
James Taylor, Josh Groban, Carole King, and a few songs by Phil Collins and Billy Joel affect me like Alicia does. I grew up listening to James Taylor with my dad. I have his greatest hits (vol. 1) and I pop that in frequently. Not only does James' songs put you in his world, but they remind me of my dad. Anytime I hear James' music, I think of my dad. So, I guess there is a reason for liking him so much! :) Of course, when I hear Jackson Browne, I do the same thing. I envision my dad playing "piano" on the steering wheel of the car going down the road. He always did that...and then occasionally, the dash board turns into a drum set. Especially when we listen to Phil Collins. My favorite Billy Joel songs are "Piano Man" and "We Didn't Start the Fire". I mainly like "...fire" b/c I am still trying to learn all the words!!!
So, I guess you know my playlist now. I listen to rap, hip hop, soul/r&b, a little rock, and a little country (just don't tell anyone).
So what music brightens your spirits?????
I was reminded of this yesterday when I was on my way to the DMV and decided to pop in The Diary of Alicia Keys. Man, that girl can sing...and write...play the piano...and she is beautiful! This girl's got it all!
I guess I am not the only one to make this comparison, but she reminds me a lot of Aretha Franklin. She's got that soul, you know??? It isn't often when you listen to a cd and you feel their emotions through their music. Alicia puts you in her world. In a current world of pop music, you don't hear that too often. Not that I have a problem with Britney, JLo, or any other pop artist, because I have their cds, too. There is a time and place for everything, including music. I love hip hop and pop when I want something upbeat. I have to admit though, I am guilty of listening to the beat and not the words. That bothers me sometimes since I enjoy listening to some rap b/c of the beat and then when I begin to pay attention to the words I am stunned!!! This happened to me earlier this week when I was listening to a 50 cent cd. There are several songs on the cd that I like...but when I listen to the lyrics, I couldn't believe I was actually listening to it. I have to admit, some of his songs are quite degrading to women. But sadly, I still love the beat of the songs, so I listen to it. Sad, huh? I'll sell my values for a good beat. Maybe I'll put the cd back in my husband's truck, where it belongs. Maybe a song is just a song and he doesn't mean all of those things, at least that is what many rappers claim. Who knows?
Well, once again, I've drifted off topic (for those of you who don't know me, I ALWAYS do that!). So, as I was saying....Alicia Keys is outstanding. Both of her cds (songs in A minor and The Diary of Alicia Keys) are wonderful. She has soul and has something to add...can't put my finger on it, but she definitely has the perfect blend of hip hop and soul. Throw in some outstanding vocals and amazing piano and you've got Alicia Keys....
James Taylor, Josh Groban, Carole King, and a few songs by Phil Collins and Billy Joel affect me like Alicia does. I grew up listening to James Taylor with my dad. I have his greatest hits (vol. 1) and I pop that in frequently. Not only does James' songs put you in his world, but they remind me of my dad. Anytime I hear James' music, I think of my dad. So, I guess there is a reason for liking him so much! :) Of course, when I hear Jackson Browne, I do the same thing. I envision my dad playing "piano" on the steering wheel of the car going down the road. He always did that...and then occasionally, the dash board turns into a drum set. Especially when we listen to Phil Collins. My favorite Billy Joel songs are "Piano Man" and "We Didn't Start the Fire". I mainly like "...fire" b/c I am still trying to learn all the words!!!
So, I guess you know my playlist now. I listen to rap, hip hop, soul/r&b, a little rock, and a little country (just don't tell anyone).
So what music brightens your spirits?????
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Reality Shows....
So, last night, I watched the finale of American Idol. Well, I watched the last ten minutes and recorded the rest. The finale of LOST was on last night at the same time, so my husband and I decided to watch LOST and record Idol. Carrie Underwood won. Ok...now what? I watched every episode since the first episode of the first season, but I guess I am getting a little burned out on it now. I still love the concept....I love to hear all of the contestants sing. I like to predict the winners or who will get voted off. I just don't know what I think of it when it comes to the end of the season. I guess I will listen to Carrie, Bo, Vonzell, or any of the other finalists if they have a song on the radio, but I doubt that I will buy a cd. I bought Kelly Clarkson's first album after she won Idol and that has been the only Idol contestant cd that I have bought. It is strange...I tuned in twice a week and now that it is over, I don't have much interest in it. I can't figure that out. ?????
I might lose interest quickly b/c there is always something else I can watch when the season finishes. I watch A LOT of TV.... and when I say A LOT, I mean it. I have shows that I watch every evening. Some of them are reality tv. I don't like Survivor, Road Rules, Real World, or Fear Factor. I watch the weird reality tv shows....like plastic surgery shows on E! or Discovery Health. I also like the documentaries on HBO, MTV, etc. Anything that deals with makeovers or plastic surgery, I watch it.
It is quite pathetic how much tv I watch. I LOVE FOOD TV and I usually watch it all day on Saturday or Sunday, depending on whether or not my husband has control of the remote and we watch a day of ESPN instead. :( Speaking of ESPN, my husband has got me hooked on two ESPN shows. Pathetic, huh? I like Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption (PTI). They make sports news interesting...and they usually throw in some entertainment news as well. When I get home from work, my husband watches ESPN and we watch that until PTI goes off. Then, we watch reruns of Seinfield (which I didn't even begin watching until the series ended) and then we watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Then, we watch our evening shows. Monday is the CBS lineup. I LOVE Two and a Half Men. It is genius. Tuesday is House MD and American Idol. Wednesday is Lost and Idol. Thursday is CSI. Friday is Numbers. I have to admit, I haven't watched Numbers in a while. We have been renting movies on Fridays or watching movies on HBO. We don't watch anything in particular on Saturday, but I do watch Law and Order: Criminal Intent on Sunday. I love Vincent D'Onofrio. Don't know why, he is just strange and mysterious. Then, as the season rolls around again, I will begin watching American Dreams, which is probably my favorite show.
So, I guess I watch a little of everything.
I just hope I am not the only one who loves tv. I am sure that I am not the only one who pays over $100 for digital cable with a few extra channels and the DVR box. Thankfully, the cable internet is included in that. It still sounds a little pricey. I guess my excuse for watching tv is that I want to get my money's worth. :)
What shows are you addicted to???? Are you a reality tv watcher, too???
I might lose interest quickly b/c there is always something else I can watch when the season finishes. I watch A LOT of TV.... and when I say A LOT, I mean it. I have shows that I watch every evening. Some of them are reality tv. I don't like Survivor, Road Rules, Real World, or Fear Factor. I watch the weird reality tv shows....like plastic surgery shows on E! or Discovery Health. I also like the documentaries on HBO, MTV, etc. Anything that deals with makeovers or plastic surgery, I watch it.
It is quite pathetic how much tv I watch. I LOVE FOOD TV and I usually watch it all day on Saturday or Sunday, depending on whether or not my husband has control of the remote and we watch a day of ESPN instead. :( Speaking of ESPN, my husband has got me hooked on two ESPN shows. Pathetic, huh? I like Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption (PTI). They make sports news interesting...and they usually throw in some entertainment news as well. When I get home from work, my husband watches ESPN and we watch that until PTI goes off. Then, we watch reruns of Seinfield (which I didn't even begin watching until the series ended) and then we watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Then, we watch our evening shows. Monday is the CBS lineup. I LOVE Two and a Half Men. It is genius. Tuesday is House MD and American Idol. Wednesday is Lost and Idol. Thursday is CSI. Friday is Numbers. I have to admit, I haven't watched Numbers in a while. We have been renting movies on Fridays or watching movies on HBO. We don't watch anything in particular on Saturday, but I do watch Law and Order: Criminal Intent on Sunday. I love Vincent D'Onofrio. Don't know why, he is just strange and mysterious. Then, as the season rolls around again, I will begin watching American Dreams, which is probably my favorite show.
So, I guess I watch a little of everything.
I just hope I am not the only one who loves tv. I am sure that I am not the only one who pays over $100 for digital cable with a few extra channels and the DVR box. Thankfully, the cable internet is included in that. It still sounds a little pricey. I guess my excuse for watching tv is that I want to get my money's worth. :)
What shows are you addicted to???? Are you a reality tv watcher, too???
The Six Degrees of Separation
I have been reminded this week that everyone is connected somehow... Many people say that there are less than six degrees of separation between any two individuals. I am beginning to agree. This theory can be true for several reasons. First of all, by living in a community where everyone knows one another or are related somehow, it is very common to be closely connected. Another reason is that we meet people through other people. You go to a party at a friend's house and you meet new people through your friend. Or, you go to a training for work and you meet more people who have similar interests and aspirations. So, it is evident that we are so close knit.
The reason why I even bring this up is because the past few months have been exciting for me. I have met SO many new people through my new job. The organization that I work for provides trainings to other nonprofits and I have been traveling throughout the state helping with the trainings. Meeting so many people who are doing wonderful things for their communities and the state is wonderful.
I am truly grateful to the people that I have met who have educated or inspired me. Their influence has affected by work, life, and aspirations. It's made me "kick it up a knotch", you know?
I am so grateful to have a supportive family and supportive friends who are cheering me on...no matter what!
Thanks a bunch! :)
The reason why I even bring this up is because the past few months have been exciting for me. I have met SO many new people through my new job. The organization that I work for provides trainings to other nonprofits and I have been traveling throughout the state helping with the trainings. Meeting so many people who are doing wonderful things for their communities and the state is wonderful.
I am truly grateful to the people that I have met who have educated or inspired me. Their influence has affected by work, life, and aspirations. It's made me "kick it up a knotch", you know?
I am so grateful to have a supportive family and supportive friends who are cheering me on...no matter what!
Thanks a bunch! :)
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Take a seat on the porch swing...
WELCOME! Take a seat on the porch swing and stay a while. When trying to come up with a name for my blog site, I thought back to the times that I have been out on the porch swing at my grandparents' or other friends' houses and the wonderful memories that I've had. I have learned so much about life, love, and myself out on a porch swing. I hope that this can be our online porch swing to share ideas, triumphs, heartaches, and anything else that you would want to share...at least online anyways!!!
So, welcome. Sit down on the swing and stay a while. Maybe we'll talk...or just listen... I just hope that everyone has fun...and maybe learns something while they are here.
Thanks!
Jen :)
So, welcome. Sit down on the swing and stay a while. Maybe we'll talk...or just listen... I just hope that everyone has fun...and maybe learns something while they are here.
Thanks!
Jen :)
Favorite Movies and WHY???
Okay, as I was completing my profile on this blog site, I realized that I couldn't even name of all of my favorite movies. Just as there are clothes for different occasions and weather, there are movies for every occasion and time of year. So, I thought I give a few of mine...with the special stories behind it and I would encourage you to do the same! :)
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE OF ALL TIME: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It is a tradition...It has to be watched a few times each holiday season. It is so funny and you learn some "valuable" lessons....Don't spray any product on the bottom of a sled....Don't make a purchase that you can't afford or haven't secured the funding for....and Don't buy a Christmas Tree that is bigger than your house!!!!
Dirty Dancing - My absolute fave of all time. This movie gave me hope... The good-girl/plain Jane CAN get the cute, talented guy and "live happily ever after". Keep in mind that this was when I was in my "pre-teen" stage. I remember my dad threatening that the only way that I could rent this movie (again) was if I watched it when he wasn't home b/c he had already seen it too many times. I stopped counting the times that I have seeen it when I reached 50 and that was over 10 years ago! Thankfully, I own the movie now, so I don't have to go rent it anymore!
Steel Magnolias - A girlie movie classic! A story of a close family in a small town...what else do you need? Add Julia Roberts and an all star supporting cast and you've got a hit! Also, with Shelby's "signature color" being the same as mine, what's not to like?
Rocky Horror Picture Show - WOW! A CULT CLASSIC! When my husband and I were dating, I begged him to tape this for me since it was going to be on TV and I wouldn't be home. I really wanted a copy of this movie. My cousin got me addicted to musicals and this was my first one, I think. However, my husband didn't care for it, he ended up watching it while he taped it (back in the days of VCR's) and he swore that he would never tape another movie for me again. The movies has a little sci-fi feel, but not too much b/c I am not a sci-fi fan. It is about a scientist from "Transylvania" who creates the "perfect man". Tim Curry plays Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the scientist, and Susan Serandon (spelling?) plays the timid Janet Weiss. I don't recall off the top of my head who plays the other characters. I know, I should know. There is music, dancing, and some "Frankenstein-ing" going on..oh yeah, and did I mention that Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a transvestite? Many people don't catch the message in the story, but there is one.....watch it and see.
Austin Powers - ANY OF THEM! - Okay, so I am a sucker for stupid humor. I don't like slapsticks like Leslie Neilson movies, but this is more my cup of tea. The SNL type of stuff. I have a few favorite lines.... "He's tight like a tiger" from Goldmember, "GET IN MY BELLEYYY!" from the Spy who Shagged Me, and of course, the ever famous..."Yeah, baby, Yeah!". OK so I'm an idiot....
Grease - Ok, the first installment was the best, but there was one summer where my best friend and I watched Grease II with Michelle Phifer at least once a day. We still know all the words to the first one and many of the parts to the second one. Grease is STILL the word!!!
Some recent ones I've enjoyed:
Meet the Parents II: Meet the Fockers - the whole cast is SOO funny!
Cheaper by the Dozen - A wonderful family flick
Ray - Do I need to say more?
Runaway Jury - suspensful and interesting!
A recommendation....I normally LOVE Julia Roberts, but I recently WASTED $$$ at Blockbuster to rent CLOSER with Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Jude Law. UMMM OKAY, not my idea of how I would like to spend a Saturday. The movie was slow and the plot was a little dumb, and had a LOT of nudity, language, and it was just crap.... So unless you are prepared to watch a dumb movie with no plot and a lot of nudity, don't rent this movie. And if you consider renting it for reasons I don't need to know about, then go to the Adult Movie Store...you might find something with a better plot there. (HA HA)
I know I have forgotten some, but this is enough for now...
So, what are some of your favorites????
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE OF ALL TIME: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It is a tradition...It has to be watched a few times each holiday season. It is so funny and you learn some "valuable" lessons....Don't spray any product on the bottom of a sled....Don't make a purchase that you can't afford or haven't secured the funding for....and Don't buy a Christmas Tree that is bigger than your house!!!!
Dirty Dancing - My absolute fave of all time. This movie gave me hope... The good-girl/plain Jane CAN get the cute, talented guy and "live happily ever after". Keep in mind that this was when I was in my "pre-teen" stage. I remember my dad threatening that the only way that I could rent this movie (again) was if I watched it when he wasn't home b/c he had already seen it too many times. I stopped counting the times that I have seeen it when I reached 50 and that was over 10 years ago! Thankfully, I own the movie now, so I don't have to go rent it anymore!
Steel Magnolias - A girlie movie classic! A story of a close family in a small town...what else do you need? Add Julia Roberts and an all star supporting cast and you've got a hit! Also, with Shelby's "signature color" being the same as mine, what's not to like?
Rocky Horror Picture Show - WOW! A CULT CLASSIC! When my husband and I were dating, I begged him to tape this for me since it was going to be on TV and I wouldn't be home. I really wanted a copy of this movie. My cousin got me addicted to musicals and this was my first one, I think. However, my husband didn't care for it, he ended up watching it while he taped it (back in the days of VCR's) and he swore that he would never tape another movie for me again. The movies has a little sci-fi feel, but not too much b/c I am not a sci-fi fan. It is about a scientist from "Transylvania" who creates the "perfect man". Tim Curry plays Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the scientist, and Susan Serandon (spelling?) plays the timid Janet Weiss. I don't recall off the top of my head who plays the other characters. I know, I should know. There is music, dancing, and some "Frankenstein-ing" going on..oh yeah, and did I mention that Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a transvestite? Many people don't catch the message in the story, but there is one.....watch it and see.
Austin Powers - ANY OF THEM! - Okay, so I am a sucker for stupid humor. I don't like slapsticks like Leslie Neilson movies, but this is more my cup of tea. The SNL type of stuff. I have a few favorite lines.... "He's tight like a tiger" from Goldmember, "GET IN MY BELLEYYY!" from the Spy who Shagged Me, and of course, the ever famous..."Yeah, baby, Yeah!". OK so I'm an idiot....
Grease - Ok, the first installment was the best, but there was one summer where my best friend and I watched Grease II with Michelle Phifer at least once a day. We still know all the words to the first one and many of the parts to the second one. Grease is STILL the word!!!
Some recent ones I've enjoyed:
Meet the Parents II: Meet the Fockers - the whole cast is SOO funny!
Cheaper by the Dozen - A wonderful family flick
Ray - Do I need to say more?
Runaway Jury - suspensful and interesting!
A recommendation....I normally LOVE Julia Roberts, but I recently WASTED $$$ at Blockbuster to rent CLOSER with Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Jude Law. UMMM OKAY, not my idea of how I would like to spend a Saturday. The movie was slow and the plot was a little dumb, and had a LOT of nudity, language, and it was just crap.... So unless you are prepared to watch a dumb movie with no plot and a lot of nudity, don't rent this movie. And if you consider renting it for reasons I don't need to know about, then go to the Adult Movie Store...you might find something with a better plot there. (HA HA)
I know I have forgotten some, but this is enough for now...
So, what are some of your favorites????
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