Um, Yo-Down.
Saw this in the theater tonight. Stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Mary Louise Parker, and some other old dude with gray, greasy curls in the back of his head and a shine top.
I guess it's a guy thing to see car crashes, guns shooting and never hitting anything, punching and wrestling and bloody noses. And some one-up comments. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't mind it so much if there's a cool plot to go with it, but not so much with this movie.
RED stands for retired, extremely dangerous. Former CIA agents are on a hitlist for some somethin' or another that happened in their whilom days. They have to redeem themselves. Poor helpless love interest gets caught up in the middle of it. Yawn.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Books: Hunger Game Series
Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mocking Jay: all three thumbs up! Finished the series when the 3rd one came out a little while ago. (2010)
Haven't blogged what I've been reading/watching in quite some time. Anyways, loved this series. Fast paced, gripping, makes you really think what you might be capable of in a situation where survival was the main priority. Also makes you think about how those situations mess with your head and ruin you emotionally. On a smaller scale (or not for a few people) we all have situations that alter how we react with people and the world, things that kind of break us down. I thought the main character had spunk and found myself wanting to tell her to think rationally, but then would realize that in the situations given, probably you can't be rational! I thought it ended well, appropriately, and I was satisfied.
Haven't blogged what I've been reading/watching in quite some time. Anyways, loved this series. Fast paced, gripping, makes you really think what you might be capable of in a situation where survival was the main priority. Also makes you think about how those situations mess with your head and ruin you emotionally. On a smaller scale (or not for a few people) we all have situations that alter how we react with people and the world, things that kind of break us down. I thought the main character had spunk and found myself wanting to tell her to think rationally, but then would realize that in the situations given, probably you can't be rational! I thought it ended well, appropriately, and I was satisfied.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Book: 'Marker'
read 5/09 by Robin Cook, Rating:yo-up!
Great book! Had me caught up in it from the beginning. I like the format that you got to get inside the mind of that bad 'guy' even from the beginning. Knowing what they were thinking and who they were going to strike beforehand added more angst to my reading. I was desperately wanting to warn the next victims. The storytelling was creative and suspenseful and intricate and super smart.....but (had to give some positive before the negative). It irked me that there were about 4 or 5 evidences of poor proof-reading and editing. Found my first error on I think, page 3. It also really bugged me that the relationship struggle was one of the main components in the book and that that the author did not tie that up neatly at the end. And also (spoiler alert) it did not make sense that the higher ups decided to take Jazz out, yet giver another assignment to 'sanction' before they did. They had already decided that she was a risk. It would have been ok if the author would have addressed that and had given reason from the perspective of the higher-ups about why they chose to give her that last assignment. I am trying to have more tolerance, but I hate it when something like this happens in a story that I'm loving and it kind of ruins the credibility of the story for me. Ugh. I will try this author again though, I really did like the book.
Great book! Had me caught up in it from the beginning. I like the format that you got to get inside the mind of that bad 'guy' even from the beginning. Knowing what they were thinking and who they were going to strike beforehand added more angst to my reading. I was desperately wanting to warn the next victims. The storytelling was creative and suspenseful and intricate and super smart.....but (had to give some positive before the negative). It irked me that there were about 4 or 5 evidences of poor proof-reading and editing. Found my first error on I think, page 3. It also really bugged me that the relationship struggle was one of the main components in the book and that that the author did not tie that up neatly at the end. And also (spoiler alert) it did not make sense that the higher ups decided to take Jazz out, yet giver another assignment to 'sanction' before they did. They had already decided that she was a risk. It would have been ok if the author would have addressed that and had given reason from the perspective of the higher-ups about why they chose to give her that last assignment. I am trying to have more tolerance, but I hate it when something like this happens in a story that I'm loving and it kind of ruins the credibility of the story for me. Ugh. I will try this author again though, I really did like the book.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Book: 'Angels and Demons'
read 5/09 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown. Rating: yo WAY up!
What a fantastic read. This guy is so intelligent...I just don't know how someone's mind can think so intricately and keep it all straight and believable and then tie it up nicely in the end. Feel bad for whatever I read next because it probably won't measure up!
What a fantastic read. This guy is so intelligent...I just don't know how someone's mind can think so intricately and keep it all straight and believable and then tie it up nicely in the end. Feel bad for whatever I read next because it probably won't measure up!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Magazine- LifeExtension
May 2009 issue Rating: yo-up!
I LOVE my subscription to LifeExtension. I started my subscription last fall and love the chock full pages of health and nutrition information. It tells you what vitamins and supplements are good for preventing and helping to treat certain health ailments and diseases. Granted a lot of it is still over my head, but one day I'm hoping it all sinks in and I will be able to integrate the knowledge and really benefit from it.
From the magazine
Example of learning: Vitamin C intake should be at least 10x higher than RDA. Vitamin C intake is necessary because the human body cannot synthesize it. Although the current RDA is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women, authorities disagree about the optimal intake....Unfortunately modern farming and food storage techniques have decreased the micronutrient content of foods, making it difficult to obtain enough vitamin C from diet alone. The authors concluded that healthy persons should take at least 1000 mg/day supplemental vitamin C, along with five servings of fruits and vegetables, to prevent disease. (Laura J. Ninger)
I LOVE my subscription to LifeExtension. I started my subscription last fall and love the chock full pages of health and nutrition information. It tells you what vitamins and supplements are good for preventing and helping to treat certain health ailments and diseases. Granted a lot of it is still over my head, but one day I'm hoping it all sinks in and I will be able to integrate the knowledge and really benefit from it.
From the magazine
Example of learning: Vitamin C intake should be at least 10x higher than RDA. Vitamin C intake is necessary because the human body cannot synthesize it. Although the current RDA is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women, authorities disagree about the optimal intake....Unfortunately modern farming and food storage techniques have decreased the micronutrient content of foods, making it difficult to obtain enough vitamin C from diet alone. The authors concluded that healthy persons should take at least 1000 mg/day supplemental vitamin C, along with five servings of fruits and vegetables, to prevent disease. (Laura J. Ninger)
Monday, April 27, 2009
CD: Jordin Sparks, self titled debut album, Jordin Sparks
Rating:yo-up! original release date Nov. 20, 2007 and I probably purchased close to that date. Love it. Just listened to it again today on my run and smiled because I can usually relate song titles to what I'm doing.
First on the ipod though was Broken Wing (original by Martina McBride) which she knocked out of the park on the show. Love listening to her sing it. Running is therapeutic time to me, letting go of stresses and hurts. "With a broken wing, she carries her dreams..."
Ok, the song titles related to my run in these ways:
Tattoo- could be endured better than this run
One Step at a Time- that's the only way I'll finish this run
Freeze- take a picture, it won't last long
Shy Boy- don't look at me while I run
Now You Tell Me- that I shouldn't have eaten that donut the other day, in the gut, stuck to butt
Next to You- can't run fast enough to get there
Just For the Record- the only reason I'm running
Permanent Monday- It is Monday, and yes I think this run will never end
Young And In Love- Old, I'm old now
See My Side- my good one, not the back one
God Loves Ugly- speaks for itself!
Worth the Wait- or was that weight?
This Is My Now- so I better make the best of it
First on the ipod though was Broken Wing (original by Martina McBride) which she knocked out of the park on the show. Love listening to her sing it. Running is therapeutic time to me, letting go of stresses and hurts. "With a broken wing, she carries her dreams..."
Ok, the song titles related to my run in these ways:
Tattoo- could be endured better than this run
One Step at a Time- that's the only way I'll finish this run
Freeze- take a picture, it won't last long
Shy Boy- don't look at me while I run
Now You Tell Me- that I shouldn't have eaten that donut the other day, in the gut, stuck to butt
Next to You- can't run fast enough to get there
Just For the Record- the only reason I'm running
Permanent Monday- It is Monday, and yes I think this run will never end
Young And In Love- Old, I'm old now
See My Side- my good one, not the back one
God Loves Ugly- speaks for itself!
Worth the Wait- or was that weight?
This Is My Now- so I better make the best of it
Saturday, April 25, 2009
CD: David Cook- self titled album, David Cook
Purchased American Idol's 2008 Season 7 winner's self titled album, close to it's release date of November 18, 2008
Have listened to it several times and listened to the whole thing again today during a run. Really like his voice, his rock edge, and love the song lyrics. I really like most all of the songs, particularly 'Declaration', 'Light On', 'Come Back to Me', 'Life on the Moon', 'I Did It for You', and 'A Daily Anthem'. Really is a great CD. Enjoyed his recent alumni performance on the AI show too of 'Come Back to Me'. After the CD was over on the ipod, my husband had another David Cook song listed under his name as an artist. It was his version of 'Hello' originally done by Lionel Richie. Hadn't heard it since he originally performed it on the show. It was my favorite of his performances and loved hearing again for the first time since then. It should have gone on the CD.
Was thinking about what my daily anthem is as I listened to the chorus of his song. It became today's exercise theme song...and my anthem is for me to get outside and breathe in some fresh air, have a daily dose of sunshine and with gratitude exercise the body that will hopefully carry me for many more years of life....
From the song, 'A Daily Anthem':
It’s a daily anthem
Would you sing my song at the top of your lungs
And we’ll all sing along, we’ll all sing along
It’s a half-faith blessing
For the lessons I’ve learned and never deserved
And we’ll all sing along, we’ll all sing along
Have listened to it several times and listened to the whole thing again today during a run. Really like his voice, his rock edge, and love the song lyrics. I really like most all of the songs, particularly 'Declaration', 'Light On', 'Come Back to Me', 'Life on the Moon', 'I Did It for You', and 'A Daily Anthem'. Really is a great CD. Enjoyed his recent alumni performance on the AI show too of 'Come Back to Me'. After the CD was over on the ipod, my husband had another David Cook song listed under his name as an artist. It was his version of 'Hello' originally done by Lionel Richie. Hadn't heard it since he originally performed it on the show. It was my favorite of his performances and loved hearing again for the first time since then. It should have gone on the CD.
Was thinking about what my daily anthem is as I listened to the chorus of his song. It became today's exercise theme song...and my anthem is for me to get outside and breathe in some fresh air, have a daily dose of sunshine and with gratitude exercise the body that will hopefully carry me for many more years of life....
From the song, 'A Daily Anthem':
It’s a daily anthem
Would you sing my song at the top of your lungs
And we’ll all sing along, we’ll all sing along
It’s a half-faith blessing
For the lessons I’ve learned and never deserved
And we’ll all sing along, we’ll all sing along
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