Missing My Muchness

A couple weeks ago, I finally watched Alice In Wonderland. I have to say that I liked it. One scene in particular really stuck with me. A little background for those of you that haven't seen the movie (all 2 of you), in this scene Alice tries to tell the Mad Hatter that she can't be the one to slay the Jabberwocky because she just doesn't slay.

I keep thinking about muchness. I think I've lost a lot of my muchness. I'm safe. I'm predictable. I'm good at damage control. I like being comfortable. But, I'm missing out on a part of life that I was wired for. Like Alice, there are things that I'm designed to do, but I talk myself out of. I need to get back some of my muchness. How about you? How's your muchness?

Saturday Night Fever

On Saturday night, Harper and I watched the new Chipmunk's movie. I'll be honest and tell you that it wasn't the best movie ever. But, Harper liked all of the singing and dancing. In fact, it inspired her to do a little dancing of her own.

Out Of Touch

The Oscar nominations were announced earlier this week. I am a little embarrassed to say that I have only seen one of the films nominated for best picture. And really, if I didn't have a kid, I wouldn't have seen that one either. I used to be kind of a movie buff. Sadly, no more. However, I am going to make an effort to see as many of the best picture nominees as I can before the Oscars. Wish me luck. In the mean time, I thought I'd tell you what my top 5 movies of all time are (because I know you are just dying to know).

In no particular order:

• The English Patient - I love everything about this movie. The casting is great. The score is fantastic. And, it's just a beautiful movie to watch.

• Life Is Beautiful - I'm kind of a snob and I like to watch foreign films in their original language. Reading subtitles doesn't bother me, but bad voice overs do. This movie is so beautifully bitter sweet. I particularly like this scene, because it reminds me of something my husband would do.

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - I just really like the concept of this movie. Very thought provoking.

• To Kill a Mockingbird - It's no secret that this is my favorite book, but I also love the movie.

• Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 - Technically, these are 2 separate movies, but director Quentin Tarantino originally envisioned them as one work. Kung Fu movies are one of my guilty pleasures and this movie is a great mixture of old school kung fu and modern edginess. Yes, it's violent and at times inappropriate. But, I still like it.

Ok, what's your top 5?

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

I took Harper to her first movie on Sunday. We went with some friends to see The Fantastic Mr. Fox. It was great! Harper did really well (except for the part where her diaper leaked a little and she peed on my leg - but that really wasn't her fault). She sat on my lap for most of the time. She also tried out the seat next to me. However, she wasn't heavy enough to keep the seat from folding up on her, so I had to hold it down. You should check this movie out if you haven't seen it yet. I thought it was very clever and extremely well made. There are lots of famous people who lend their voices to this movie. It was fun trying to figure out who everyone was. The soundtrack was also pretty cool. Here's a trailer.

What Is God?

This movie looks pretty cool.

She's A Rainbow

Harper and I rocked out to this song last night. It's my favorite Rolling Stones song. I think it's her favorite too (especially the Oh, la, la part).



Also, on a somewhat related note... Have you seen the newly released pictures from Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland? Totally awesome. Can't wait to see it.

Random Monday

A couple things for today:

I worked out on Saturday for the first time in a long time. It kicked my butt. I tried to do the same type of workout that I could do about 2 years ago when I was exercising on a regular basis. Bad idea. I used this medieval torture device:

By the time I went to bed last night, I could barely move my legs. Walking is excruciating. Sitting indian style is out of the question. This is why people don't work out. 

On another note, Rob and I watched a funny movie last night - Role Models. I should tell you that this is not a kid's movie. The language is horrible and the subject matter is at times questionable. However, I did learn a fun fact while watching it: 

In the next sequence, his girlfriend informs him that they call it a venti because it's 20oz of liquid. Then she breaks up with him and hilarity ensues. 

I Love Christmas!

In the last few days, I've started indulging in some of my favorite things about the holiday season. 

1. Charlie Brown's Christmas album is currently looping on my ipod. 

2. I have started my Christmas diet which entails consuming of large amounts of Christmas Trees and egg nog. 

These things are perfectly designed. 

You just can't beat the crushed sprinkles and filmy aftertaste. 

Egg nog is the nectar of the gods. If I could rig up an intravenous drip of the stuff, I would. But then again, I probably wouldn't be able to taste it if I did that, so nevermind. 

3. The Christmas TV specials - need I say more? Charlie Brown, Rudolph, The Grinch, etc. Harper and I will watch them all (Yes, I am beginning the indoctrination early). 

What are some of your favorite things about Christmas?

Matrixology

11:00 pm

12:30 am

1:45 am

3:00 am

5:15 am

6:30 am

7:05 am

These are the times that Harper (and I) got up last night. She's usually a good sleeper - except when she's sick. And last night she was sick. Don't worry. She's fine. It's just a cold. 

I'm telling you this as a bit of a disclaimer. I am a little tired this morning and my brain is a little fuzzy. That being said, this post is about to get a little weird. Stick with me. Remember, I'm tired...

Ok, so I'm driving in the car this morning and it's raining and gray and cloudy. Suddenly, a clip from the movie The Matrix Revolutions pops into my head. It's the part where Neo and Trinity are fighting the machines in the machine world and to avoid being overtaken by them, they fly their ship above the clouds. It's at that moment that Trinity realizes that while the machine world is dark and raw and violent, above the clouds the world is bright, peaceful, and beautiful. 

Here's the clip (yeah, I actually found it on-line. Amazing.).

 

Anyway, what made me think about this clip this morning is that when I look at the sky and it's gray and rainy, 9 times out of 10 I totally forget that just above the clouds, the sky is blue and the sun is out. Maybe I need to expand my perspective a little.