Happy New Year Guam!!

It's midnight in Guam!!

Happy New Year To All My Friends & Family ~

MOVIE TUESDAY: Seven Pounds

Since tomorrow is New Years Eve, have plans, so I
won't be able to do a movie night on Wednesday.

So it had to be a Tuesday movie night instead. But
ofcourse ... this was another treat from "A" ... and
I got to see "Seven Pounds" ~

I kinda feel mixed about this. Will Smith's acting was
great ... but the story ... well ... I thought it was
"alright" ~ from watching the trailers, i knew it was
about Will Smith and 7 strangers. But what was it
SEVEN POUNDS of what!?!?

** SPOILER ALERT **
in the beginning of the movie Will Smill calls 911
to report his suicide. then it goes on a flashback
within a flashback. He's a rich guy, an accident
happens, he pretends to be an IRS, he meets people,
he donates his organs, he commits suicide, and his
heart goes to Rosario Dawson.

MOVIE SATURDAY: Gran Torino

Since Wednesday was Christmas Eve, I didn't get to
go to the movies. And I've been feeling crappy
with this awful cold that I didn't really feel
like going out at all these last few days.

However, my friend "A" decided to give me a treat
of a free movie ... GRAND TORINO ... how could I
say NO ~

I must say .. this is an excellent, excellent movie!
When you see the "vintage clint eastwood" trailers, ads,
it is all true. You will not be disappointed. I might
actually buy the DVD.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Nothing Like The Holidays

I was really hoping to see "Australia" today, but it
started somewhat early in the afternoon, and the later
show was too late. Really wanted to see the matinee
but couldnt get out of work early.

The only movie left was "Nothing Like The Holidays".

I thought that this was a sweet movie. But I don't
think I'll be adding it to my DVD collection.

2009 Golden Globes Nominations

My Thoughts On The Golden Globes Nominations:

Its another year of awards ... i try to watch
everything nominated, but i just dont' have that
much time on my hands ~

I have yet to see any of the "Best Picture" nominees,
so I can't say who i think should win ~

I really think MAMMA MIA will win for "Best Musical" ~

I think I'll see what movie wins in the "Best Foreign Film"
then I'll watch it to see if it wins the Oscar.

Heath Ledger SHOULD win for "Best Supporting Actor" ~

BOLT should win for "Best Animated Film"

I have not watched any films in the "Best Screenplay"
category ... which is just SAD, SAD, SAD!

The TELEVISION category:
All I can say is the America Ferrera & Neil Patrick Harris
should win ~

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Four Christmases

The only reason I wanted to watch this movie was
because Reese Witherspoon was in the movie. I'm
not big on Vince Vaughn.

Anyways, the movie had its funny scenes, however
I could have waited until it got on DVD to rent,
not to keep.

The Tales Of Beedle The Bard

I just got an early Christmas Gift from one of my friends
at work. During one Christmas, he got me the Harry Potter books
when he was my Secret Santa. Today ... he got me JK Rowlings
new book "The Tales Of Beedle The Bard" ~ which just
came out yesterday ~ What a great friend!

Cant wait for The Deathly Hallows to come out in paperback
to complete my collection!!

* No pressure "R" *

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Twilight

I finally finished the book yesterday, so I wanted to
watch the movie while everything was still fresh in
my mind.

I really enjoyed the movie, but I still like the
Harry Potter series much better.

There are things that I wish they included or didnt
change from what is in the book ~ but I guess everything
worked out fine.

It's December!

This year I plan on sending out REAL Christmas cards ~
and not do any of the e-card giving. I actually LOVE
opening my mail box and finding cards in them.

I think the only "problem" cards I'm going to have
is for my brothers. How many cards to they make of
"To My Brother & His Family" ???

Since I have 5 ~ i hope i don't have to send the same
one. And i don't want to send out the generic assorted
cards to them.

There will probably be a bunch of people that I have
to buy the assorted box cards for ~ i know its easier
for e-cards ~ but i want the "real thing" ~

November Stuff

Tomorrow is December.

I can't believe that it's almost the end of 2008.
This year went by soo fast. I just feel that I
haven't done all the things I wanted to do this year.

No more monthly resolutions for me.

This past week was somewhat in the HIGHS and LOWS.

I missed Thanksgiving dinner with family because of
work. But had Thanksgiving dinner with friends at
work instead. So it was nice...Turkey & mash potato
VS Baked Chicken, Ham, Pot Roast and steamed rice.
No complaints about that ~ But still ...

A friend of mine at work found out that his sister had
died from a car accident (the day before Thanksgiving).
and now her 3 kids are without a mom. My heart goes out
to him and his family.

The day after Thanksgiving, was Black Friday. I passed on
Christmas Shopping this year. But was happy to get the day
off to go to the wedding of one of my former roomates from
Boston. I missed her FIRST wedding in Tennessee. So I'm
glad that she decided to have her SECOND wedding in Los Angeles.
It was nice to see her since I haven't really spent time with
her the past couple of years. She looke extremely beautiful and
happy.

Hopefully December brings more happier stuff ~

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for my family & friends.
I'm thankful for my health.
I'm thankful for a place to call "home".
I'm thankful for having a job.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Bolt

I can't believe I waited soo long to watch this
movie!!

It was the funniest animated movie I've seen in
a long time ~ the HAMSTER deserves some kind of
"best comedic performance" nomination!!! :-)

Will definitely buy this for my collection.

Christmas Wish List

One more month until Christmas!!

Just in case some of you are wondering what
is on my wish list ~

1. World Peace
2. "The House"
3. VW Beetle
4. $500 AMC Theatre Gift Card (a movie a week)
5. Ahmanson Theatre & Pantages Theatre tickets
6. SLR Camera
7. iPhone
8. iMac
9. Books
10. DVDs

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Eagle Eye

I kept pushing back watching this movie, since
I wasn't really interested in the storyline.

But I actually enjoyed it. This might actually
be part of my DVD collection.

The one thing that I didnt like ... thank god it
happened in the end, but I wish it didnt happened
at all ~ was the kiss between the two characters.
BLAH! Where did that come from ~

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: The Secret Life Of Bees

This was the only "good" movie that was out that
I didnt watch yet. I probably could have waited
until it came out on DVD ~ but was still nice to
watch.

Window Waterfall

This morning I woke up and noticed that water was
dripping from my bathroom window. I became paranoid
because I noticed the water LAST NIGHT before I went
to bed.

I remember this happening before when my upstairs
neighbor would take a shower. But I think this was
dripping overnight.

I knew I should have written a maintenace request
a long time ago. It probably got worse. Anyways,
I called the apartment manager about the problem,
and she mentioned it might be because the "solar
panels" ~

When I got home, no more dripping.

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Nick and Norah

While I enjoyed watching this movie, I probably should
have waited until it went out on DVD to rent.

There was some funny moments, interesting characters,
and some good music too. The whole "gum" scenero,
EWW ~

I was kinda hoping Nick and Norah would have waited
much longer before they ... I mean, he was still
obsessing about his ex just a couple of hours ago.

If they just had that passionate "New York Kiss",
I would have like that much better.

The Ex List ... is cancelled!!!

i was checking the tv schedule for tonight and
saw that CBS was showing a NCIS episode the same
time of THE EX LIST ~ but no EX LIST playing
any time during the night ....

THEN I FIND OUT THAT THE SHOW WAS JUST CANCELLED!!

UGH!! WTF!! PUMPKIN YOU CBS!!!

Can another network PLEASE PLEASE pick this show up ~

MOVIE WEDNESDAY: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

I wasn't planning on watching this movie, but all the
"good" ones were playing at a later time, so this was
the only choice.

BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS MOVIE.

The dogs were sooooo cute!!!

Loved the story ~ Loved the "supporting" humans ~ and
Loved the rat and iguana (you have to had watched it)!

This makes me want to get a puppy!!

Shows In Trouble

Yahoo TV posted 5 shows in trouble and
one of them was no suprise to me, but
the others, I am hoping will not have a
problem.

1. Do Not Disturb
* This was not a suprise!! The pilot episode
was awful. I didnt even bother watching the
rest of the shows that aired

2. Opportunity Knocks
* I didnt even bother watching this show

3. Pushing Daisies
* WHAT?!?! Not possible ... this is an
AMAZING show ~

4. Valentine
* OK ... now this is one of my favorite
shows ... CW better not yank it off the air.

5. Easy Money
* Another show that I have no idea what it
is about ...