fill in the blank friday {8.}...

I am very much in love with the theme for this weeks 'Fill In The Blank Friday'. It is all things movie related...and I am a total movie fanatic! Thanks again to the lovely Lauren who comes up with these every single week. Make sure to check out her blog 'The Little Things We Do' and then link up!

{1.} My absolute favorite movie of all time is a tie between 'Across the Universe' and 'Silence of the Lambs'. This questions is SO difficult...it is like asking someone to pick a favorite child.

{2.} My favorite movie as a child was 'The Little Mermaid' hands down. My mom says that I talked her into taking me to the theatre 5 times to see it. Then when it came out on VHS (old school, holla)I watched it every single day for years.

{3.} The best movie quote ever is "I ask this... If there should be an assassination, I would hope that five, ten, one hundred, a thousand would rise. I would like to see every gay lawyer, every gay architect come out - - If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door... And that's all. I ask for the movement to continue. Because it's not about personal gain, not about ego, not about power... it's about the "us's" out there. Not only gays, but the Blacks, the Asians, the disabled, the seniors, the us's. Without hope, the us's give up - I know you cannot live on hope alone, but without it, life is not worth living. So you, and you, and you... You gotta give em' hope... you gotta give em' hope." It is from the movie 'Milk' about the life of Harvey Milk.

{4.} My favorite actress is Kate Winslet. She is fabulous and can pull off any role. I adore her. My favorite actor is Anthony Hopkins. He is perfection.

{5.} The movie I could watch over and over is 'Steel Magnolias'. I have seen in a bazillion times and it never gets old. I love it so bad.

{6.} My favorite movie genre is musicals, duh! People breaking out into song whenever the mood strikes? Um..yes please!

{7.} A movie I'd like to watch this weekend is 'It's Complicated', I love me some Meryl Streep. I actually just purchased the movie and WILL be watching it this weekend. Yay!

Now it is your turn! Let's discuss our favorite movies in the comments section!

Oh Friday...I am SO glad you are finally here. Have a fabulous weekend my loves!

xoxo

the other shoe...

I have something to admit to you all. I absolutely ADORE Tori Spelling. Yep, you read that correctly, I l-o-v-e her. Her character was my favorite on the OG 90210, and I am obsessed with her reality show 'Tori and Dean'. I have now read both of her books, I just finished up 'Mommywood' (which was FABULOUS but not quite as good as 'Stori Telling').

Okay so now that my confession is out of the way, I need to get to the point of this post. In the last chapter of the book Tori writes,

"I've come far, but my life came together so quickly that sometimes I still feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. I can't believe how fortunate I am, and I worry that my perfect little dream will burst and everything will fall apart. I have to remind myself that the life I'm living isn't really a miracle. I have worked hard for what I have. I continue to work every day to sustain what we have and to make it better. But if things change, I'll weather it. I have my family and my friends to help me through it. And besides, this whole "other shoe" business--who ever said that the other shoe was a bad thing? Two shoes? Sounds good to me. Especially if they're Christian Louboutin."

Amen. I find myself constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop...but now I will look at that shoe as the other half of a pair of those gorgeous red soled heels and think, "Um...let the shoe drop! I am going out dancing."

Wise words from Ms. Spelling.

xoxo

six senses sunday {1}...

I have said it before, and I will say it again, I love blogging and the fact that I have legit blog pals who come up with genius ideas. Such as this post idea...which I totally stole from the lovely Kat. If you don't read her blog...well then I just don't know what to say to you. Well, other than go freaking read it...and add her on Twitter because she is hilar.

Right about now I am...

{1.} Tasting...

Water. Riveting right? I mean seriously...does it get any more dull than that? Probs not. But you all know how I do...I keep it real.

{2.} Smelling...

A combo of the Spring air through the window and a strawberry scented candle of deliciousness. No. Seriously. It smells so good that I almost would consider eating it...

{3.} Seeing...

Um. Obviously the screen of my computer. I mean I am typing...what else could I really see? Well in my peripheral I can see all the homework I should be doing...but who wants to pay attention to that? Not this gal.

{4.} Hearing...

A combination of the Glee version of 'Bust A Move' and a wicked annoying bird that is going chirp crazy outside. Shanking may go down...hmmm...I bet the little birdie biatch smells my strawberry candle and is hollering because he wants a bite.

{5.} Touching...

Myself. Bahaha. Kidding. I am touching the keys on my computer. Obvi.

{6.} Feeling...

Exhausted. Like I need sleep in a wicked bad way. I am also highly stressed out about my freaking pigeon lecture midterm that is occurring on Thursday. I know it sounds like a joke of a class but eff it is not easy. Not in the freaking slightest. Wish my sorry self luck, please?!

I hope all of you loveys had a fabulous weekend.

xoxo

nowhere to run, nowhere to hide...

Dude. I had no clue who this Justin Bieber kid is. You know the one...the kid who sings/dances/plays with his hair/is like 16 but looks 12, that one. Well I finally witnessed this little boy singing on Oprah or Ellen or something...was I impressed? Meh. Not really. But seriously the planet is obsessed with J-Bieber. It is creeping into every facet of my life...and I am not okay with it. Well, let me clarify. I was not okay with it, until Tuesday.

Why yes, Justin Bieber was a topic of conversation in my Elements of Learning and Memory class. I hate this class. It is hard, and boring, and the teacher is weird. He is 30 and already has his doctorate and has zero social skills...so in sum he is kind of an ass. He also has no sense of humor...or so I thought. So we were discussing the concept of 'escape' and 'avoidance' which is basically just classical conditioning behavior reinforcement. Witness this exact (yes I actually wrote this in my notes) lesson that took place in Tuesdays lecture:

Dr. Romanowich: "So to clarify: to 'escape' a negative stimulus one is already in the presence of said negative stimulus. To 'avoid' a negative stimulus one has to engage in a behavior so they never come into contact with said negative stimulus."

Random Student: "Do you think you could give us a real-life example? The book doesn't explain these concepts very clearly."

Dr. Romanowich: "Sure. So, let's say you need a ride from a friend because your car is in the shop. You climb into your friends car and he turns the radio up and is blasting some Justin Bieber, so you then throw open the car door and launch your body out of a moving vehicle in order to get away from Justin Bieber's music. That is 'escape'.

Every Student in Class: "Bahahahahahaha."

Dr. Romonawich: "So, now let's say you need a ride from that same friend who tried to torture you with Justin Bieber, but you know you cannot handle hearing the music again so you sneak to his car and rip the stereo out of the console. That way you do not come into contact with the negative stimulus that is Justin Bieber's music. That is 'avoidance'."

Some Girl in Class: "But I like Justin Bieber."

Every Student in Class, Minus the Girl Who Loves J-Bieber: "Bahahahahaha."

Dr. Romanowich: "Did that help? Any more questions?"

There you have it folks. There is officially nowhere to hide...Bieber-Mania is taking over. Oy vey!

xoxo

i am a picture failure...

So a couple of weeks ago this California gal left her beloved state...in order to go to land of the freaking snow. In case you are not yet aware, I d-e-s-p-i-s-e the snow. I hate it with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. Why? It is cold, it is wet, things freeze, I am a klutz, and I slip and fall. Overall, I just no likey the snow. But, I do happen to like quite a few people who happen to reside in that state. While I was in Utah...I was such a failure. Yeah, I sucked it up BIG time. Why? Because I took a total of three pictures in the four days I was there. Yeah, I know. What the eff was I thinking?!

Anywho, since I only took a few photographs I figured I would do a short but sweet Utah picture post. I would do a longer post...but school is killing me right now and I just don't have the time. Without further ado...

I love these people. A lot. They are all fabulous and amazing:

I got to meet and spend time with some of my iBffs. Who are now real life bffs. If you don't already know Shannon and Shelby...well then you need to venture over to their blogs and get to know them!

I also got to hang out with Jeffrey (who I will not link to; in order to protect his anonymity. bahaha). We did all sorts of fun things...he got to listen to me throw a bitch-fit about the snow and how freaking cold it was. We also went to Five Guys for burgers...um...can we say delish? Then we attended two of the General Conference sessions (if you are not aware what that is, clickity click here and you can see)! It was all around fun times!

Ever wonder what it looks like when almost 30,000 Mormon's leave a building at the exact same time? No? Well, now at least you can say that you do in fact know what it looks like. Also, check out the prettiness of the Salt Lake Temple...yeah it is totes beautiful.

Okay, so yes I know lame Utah recap...and I totally take all of the blame. I promise that any future trips I go on, I will force myself to photo document my adventures. This post? Short and sweet. Just like I promised. Now this exhausted gal is off to bed!

xoxo