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Happy Holidays!
A merry Christmas and happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate, and a good day to everyone else.
Nina and me, giving kissy faces to everyone. :D
Well, I was going to try to do some writing, but I got a sore, tickly throat on Monday morning, started sneezing Monday afternoon, and had a full-blown head cold by Monday night. What a suckfest. It's pretty much run its course, but it made writing impossible. :( And I don't get sick often; it always feels like my body hates me [such a drama queen]. I pumped myself full of echinacea and vitamin C and tried to get as much sleep as I could. Not too much of a surprise - I was run down from work and not eating enough fruits and veg and there was crud going around anyway. BAH.
But I left work with a clean slate and a clean conscience and a bunch of gifts to be opened tomorrow evening when I get home from the family celebration. That's nice. :D
Yesterday I went to see Rogue One with my sister. Mostly, I really enjoyed it.
I was very annoyed by the lack of women in the cast. We counted four women pilots, Mon Mothma, the other rebel alliance woman councillor, and Jyn...seriously? Jesus.
I did love Jyn. Wonderful character, and Felicity Jones did a marvelous job. Also loved Bohdi Rook, the Imperial pilot [wanted his backstory, he was so sad] and the blind sorta-Jedi and his companion. Also Mads Mikkelsen, who I like even though he never, ever changes his expression. Ever.
The story was good, thematically, and the denouement pleased me very, very much indeed. At the very end I was all "Ahhhhhhhhh."
I want to see Hidden Figures and Manchester by the Sea, also Arrival. On TV I plan to watch Black Mirror and The Crown. This week while I was ill I watched Big Eyes with Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz and was genuinely confused by Christoph Waltz's performance. Was he trying to chew the scenery that hard, or...? Anyway, I liked it all right. Sort of mundane for a Tim Burton movie except that the film sort of dances around Margaret Keane's true reason for painting those creepy-kitschy big-eyed kids. I also watched the documentary Minimalism and enjoyed it. I'm no minimalist myself, not with my attachment to possessions, but I do try to consume thoughtfully for the most part.
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Today I caught up on chores - laundry and cleaning. I baked some chicken for the week as well. Still didn't feel tip-top, so didn't take Miss Nina for a walk. Poor thing, I've been neglecting her exercise. It's a good thing she goes to my sister's during the week and runs about, otherwise she'd just be lying around all day. :(
Now the house is clean, I've watched It's a Wonderful Life and MST3K's Santa Claus and The Lion in Winter - it's time to crack open the bottle of Rogue Cow Cookies and Cream liqueur I got from one of the profs and catch up on tumblr, then fold a little laundry and head to bed with a book. Tomorrow it's dinner and presents at my sister's house.
So long, and happy holidays. :)
Nina and me, giving kissy faces to everyone. :D
Well, I was going to try to do some writing, but I got a sore, tickly throat on Monday morning, started sneezing Monday afternoon, and had a full-blown head cold by Monday night. What a suckfest. It's pretty much run its course, but it made writing impossible. :( And I don't get sick often; it always feels like my body hates me [such a drama queen]. I pumped myself full of echinacea and vitamin C and tried to get as much sleep as I could. Not too much of a surprise - I was run down from work and not eating enough fruits and veg and there was crud going around anyway. BAH.
But I left work with a clean slate and a clean conscience and a bunch of gifts to be opened tomorrow evening when I get home from the family celebration. That's nice. :D
Yesterday I went to see Rogue One with my sister. Mostly, I really enjoyed it.
I was very annoyed by the lack of women in the cast. We counted four women pilots, Mon Mothma, the other rebel alliance woman councillor, and Jyn...seriously? Jesus.
I did love Jyn. Wonderful character, and Felicity Jones did a marvelous job. Also loved Bohdi Rook, the Imperial pilot [wanted his backstory, he was so sad] and the blind sorta-Jedi and his companion. Also Mads Mikkelsen, who I like even though he never, ever changes his expression. Ever.
The story was good, thematically, and the denouement pleased me very, very much indeed. At the very end I was all "Ahhhhhhhhh."
I want to see Hidden Figures and Manchester by the Sea, also Arrival. On TV I plan to watch Black Mirror and The Crown. This week while I was ill I watched Big Eyes with Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz and was genuinely confused by Christoph Waltz's performance. Was he trying to chew the scenery that hard, or...? Anyway, I liked it all right. Sort of mundane for a Tim Burton movie except that the film sort of dances around Margaret Keane's true reason for painting those creepy-kitschy big-eyed kids. I also watched the documentary Minimalism and enjoyed it. I'm no minimalist myself, not with my attachment to possessions, but I do try to consume thoughtfully for the most part.
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Today I caught up on chores - laundry and cleaning. I baked some chicken for the week as well. Still didn't feel tip-top, so didn't take Miss Nina for a walk. Poor thing, I've been neglecting her exercise. It's a good thing she goes to my sister's during the week and runs about, otherwise she'd just be lying around all day. :(
Now the house is clean, I've watched It's a Wonderful Life and MST3K's Santa Claus and The Lion in Winter - it's time to crack open the bottle of Rogue Cow Cookies and Cream liqueur I got from one of the profs and catch up on tumblr, then fold a little laundry and head to bed with a book. Tomorrow it's dinner and presents at my sister's house.
So long, and happy holidays. :)
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And I'm happy that the cold has gone.
Have a ball kiddo, and just ENJOY it all... See you in the New Year probably???? Lots of YOU??
Best of Hugs me darlin' and bless you.....
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Yes indeed, see you in the New Year! Best of health and love to you!! xoxox
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But yes, we really could have used some more women.
Merry Christmas my friend.
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Merry Christmas to you. <3
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xoxoxox
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...oh, dear. You realise now I'm going to be watching out for this forever more XD
I did see Arrival (love Amy Adams - anyone who sings and dances with Muppets is automatically given a plus). It was... interesting. Half of me thought it was great and gripping, and the other half thought it was completely ridiculous. The two have yet to be reconciled :)
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Huh. You're the only person I know who didn't entirely love Arrival. I'm still keen to see it - maybe now even more so to see what you thought was ridiculous. :)
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Hee - I do rather agree re Mikkelsen, in all respects *g*
Huh. You're the only person I know who didn't entirely love Arrival.
Oh, dear. I originally started writing more about the disconnect in my experience, but didn't want to bias you. I expect I'll post about it at some stage, but keen to hear what you think :)
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Ah, no worries! It's not in the theaters any longer here, grump - I'm going to see if it's at the second-run houses. I always enjoy your reviews!
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