This is What I am Thinking

Shame on those anti gay protesters, who were outside.  I can't comprehend where their hatred comes from!

Brad and Angelina are in danger of becoming too overexposed.

I have seen Jennifer Aniston look way sexier then she did last night and wish she put this look on last night in front of Angelina

Goldie Hawn is not aging gracefully.

Those slum dog children are so adorable.

It was in poor taste and out of place that Ben Stillar mocked Joaquin Phoenix at the Oscars, in front of his peers. (Although it was funny, wish he saved it for another venue!)

Philip Hoffman Seymore's hat was just plain silly.

I am ashame to admit it but I found Seth Rogen sexy last night.

Sean Penn gave tthe best acceptance speech...ever!

What was Beyonce doing there...and MIley Cyrus too?

I thought Hugh Jackman did a good job!


 

Saw Doubt Yesterday so have to adjust my Oscar picks.  Sorry kate Winslet, your performance was excellent but there is aa reason why Meryl Streep has been nominated 15 times...her performance was outstanding...perfect! 

And Marisa, I like you too but hated the Wrestler...and Viola Davis was amazing.   In her only scene she was able to hold her own against Meryl and convey her whole characters life!  After she left the screen I knew her intimately.

The Visitor was on TV last night so we got to catch that one too.  Good film yes, Good performance by Richard Jenkins too but Oscar worthy...naw!

So excited for the really big show tonight.

I was watching a bit of the Grammies last night and I thought for a split second that Mickey Rourke showed up at the wrong awards show.  But I was wrong.  It was Robert Plant!

Current Mood: mischievous

Because Ellen missed New Year's at Gail and Glen's, Gail made her grand entrance last night, by wearing a silly New Years hat, blowing on a stupid noise maker and holding a bottle of Champagne.  And that is why I love her so much!

My current favourite video...

20 years ago at a University in Montreal (that is known for it's engineering school,) a young man walked in with a gun, went into a classroom, and separated the men from the women and shot only the women!  He continued his rampage in the cafeteria and hunted down a few more women like animals.  After killing 15 women he turned the gun on himself.  A film is being released this week in Quebec about this massacre and it is causing quite a controversy. 

I want to see it.  I want to know what happened in detail.  I am curious, always have been.  I was glued to the radio a couple of months ago when his mother was interviewed after 20 years of silence. I just heard the director being interviewed on the radio and it sounds like he has treated the subject matter with respect.  It is a well researched film and has had the blessing of many survivors and even has had input from the shooter's mom.   That is not to say that it is intense...very intense...as the reviews keep reporting.
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Even the trailor is upsetting to watch.  I wonder why I want to do that to myself, why I want to see this film.

Even though I am Canadian I had the TV on all day yesterday to watch the inauguration.  I am so happy that our neighbours have a leader that will restore the U.S.  to it's formal glory!  I loved the tone of his speech.  So different (i.e. non confrontational, calming instead of stirring up fear etc)  from what we are use to hearing from the President Bush.    I too have high hopes.

On a lighter note...this is what my favourite Canadian comedian, Rick Mercer,  had to say about Obama

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Current Mood: hopeful

Watching the trailer makes me want to see this movie again...  I also wish I looked that good in yellow!!!!

Current Mood: satisfied

Bonko the other night was a success, I think.  Everyone seemed to have a good time and loved the prizes.  So pressure is off for hosting again for at least a year.    Small group though.  Two people called in sick at the last minute so had to play with some ghosts. 

Yesterday I did Meals on Wheels, went to physio and then got home and fell dead asleep on the couch for three hours.  Usually I cat nap in the afternoon but never for that long.  Ellen came in at 6 with the lights all out and had trouble waking me up.  I was extremely sleepy after that New Year's party too when I slept for 30 hours!   Could this be a new reaction to drinking wine!?!?!

I got to go to the Head Cheese at the physio clinic because my sciatic nerve is not improving fast enough.  I have heard a lot of good things about this woman so I am thankful for the referral.  She was very thorough and told me I am extremely out of keel, what ever that means. 
Both her and the previous physio agree,  I have weakened muscles due to my cesareans and have to start stretching more or I am in for a life time of back pain.   I think I will enroll in yoga this year.  I have tried it in the past and hated it because I am very inflexible (this also confirmed by the physio) but now it is a matter of my long time health.

This is the time of year that Geoff and I try to cram in all the Oscar contenders.  Last weekend we saw Slum Dog Millionaire (extremely excellent!) and The Reader (very good).  this weekend we plan on seeing The Reader and maybe another one.    I would love to see Happy Go Lucky and I Have Loved You So Long,  but both have yet to come to Montreal.  They were playing in Toronto last weekend...should have caught them there.

So my favourites in order so far.

Slumdog Millionaire (By a long shot)


The Reader
Frost/Nixon
Milk

Current Mood: still sleepy

And Greg was on the same bill.....I can't believe I love the psychedelic rock he does with the Sadies.  The guy can do no worng in my eyes.

Play only if you like the Blues.

Flight Number: AC408
Left the gate at 11:00.
Arrived at 13:09.

YEAH his flight made it in just in time....now he has to make it home from the airport!

Just finished watching Momma Mia.  I challenged any mother of a daughter to watch this video without crying.

Current Mood: sentimental

Neil Young's version of the Beatle's Day in the Life . 

I can't beleive I saw this live the other night.  The energy level was amazing.

Current Mood: nostalgic

This song was the first 45 I ever bought, way back when...and now Serena Ryder (Another favourite new singer of mine) has re- released it on her new CD!  So excited! 

This is my happy song. 

Current Mood: happy

My favourite new singer singing with one of my old Favourites.

Current Mood: horny

A couple of weeks ago we (Canadians) re-elected a prime minister who called the election 2 years early!  It was impossible not to get involved with the US election next door.  And now the premier of Quebec has called a provincial election 2 years early as well!!!!  bah Humbug.

Played 2 hours of tennis this morning and raked leaves all afternoon.  Plus I woke up at 4:30 am and had to check the internet to see if Obama really won and to hear his speech. So I need a nap!

Current Mood: tired

Is there some type of election today or something?

I bought our Halloween Candy on Tuesday and have yet to eat any of it!!!!

Current Mood: proud

Been cooking all day, so it must be fall.  In fall I get the urge to cook.  Going to the farmers market and seeing all that fresh food does it to me every time.  Today I made home made apple sauce, pumpkin loaf and soup.  I experimented with the soup...I threw in a small turnip, cauliflower, potatoe and some carrots with some home made chicken stock.     It came out quite thick so I poured in some apple cider and spiced it up with nutmeg and cinnamon.  It's pretty good.  I think I will experiment with some more soup combo's next week.  In the summer it is fruit smoothies every day for lunch... in cooler weather it's soup. 

I have not been playing tennis for about 3 weeks now.  I threw out my back changing the sheets on our new kingsize bed...lifting that damn mattress.  I complicated the injury by running down the stairs in socks and sliding down the final three steps on my butt.  Bruised my tail bone.  Ouch!   So after a week of suffering I went to phsio and it got all better.  I went to my tennis lesson Monday and it stiffened up again!   It sucks getting old.  So physio again yesterday but  I decided to miss our practice this morning  The physio gave me a sheet with exercises to do...each one had repetitions of 10...she crossed that out and wrote 5...I am trying not to take that personally.    And just to show her I am doing 30!!!! 

Even though I missed pratise, I did meet Carla and Tina for pre-tennis breakfast this morning like we did all last year.  Sandra can't fit tennis in with her boys school schedule so she is taking a break.   I have not seen these girls all summer.  The three of them decided to do dragon boat racing instead of outdoor tennis.    It was good to see them again but I got to admit I felt kind of left out all summer.   I never heard from them all summer....out of site out of mind I guess.   I did send off the occasional email to them to try to keep in touch.

They already have Carla's going away party all planned out and felt hurt I wasn't even consulted.   Carla was originally my friend and I was the one who introduced her to Tina and Sandra...that sounded possessive didn't it?   Anyway my point it the four of us have hung out together for years and am hurt I was not included in on the plans.  I have real mix feelings about her moving, anyway.

Geoff is away in Mexico City all week.  His work bought some properties down there. With Geoff's travel schedule, so often it is just Ellen and I for dinner.  I still set the table and light the candles and make a good meal for the two of us.  We spend a lot of time together....I was thinking today, that years ago, it was one on one time with my first born Claire...and Ellen never got that experience...but now things have reversed.. finally it's Ellen's turn and as an adult Claire will never get that quality time.

I am still thinking about the horse competition and am so glad that Ellen has the coaches she has:  Michelle and Chris.  They are both so low key, encouraging, positive and calm.  I saw many coaches bombarding their riders with instructions just before they enter the ring...(remember this and that...nag-nag-nag.)    All that Chris said to Ellen was was..."Enjoy the ride."  I really like that relaxed atmosphere.