Movie Review: Dear John

After working a 10 hour shift on Saturday, I was desperate to watch a movie on Sunday morning. With 20 minutes to spare, the hubby and I booted it to AMC to watch the 11:20 am show.

That's right, we watched Dear John. As you may know, I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks. I have read all his books, so I must watch all the books that turn into movies. I also make the hubby watch the them too and I think he doesn't mind it. I am almost certain that he didn't mind watching Dear John because "John" is a surfer in the movie.

I read the book years ago so I can't remember it chapter for chapter but I am 99% sure the movie follows the book to a tee. Although that 1% is telling me that something is missing from the movie. I can't pinpoint what it is, maybe if I read the book again, I can figure it out.

This movie is, of course, a love story between John and Savannah. They have a two week whirlwind romance before he is shipped off again by the army. They write letters back and forth to each other until one day Savannah stops writing and John is forced to deal with something back home. Channing Tatum is perfect for the role of John but the movie was lacking something. Sure, it made me cry like all of the other Sparks' movies but I just didn't love it like A Walk to Remember and The Notebook.

[blarkness rating: 3.5 out of 5]

Knitting gone bad

Last night, I was looking for my slippers under my bed and came across an uncompleted knitting project. I was trying to knit a little baby blanket. I don't recall who it was for but all I know is that I immediately picked it up to finish it. I was surprised that I remembered how to do the stitch and also how relaxing it was.  I knit all through One Tree Hill. It's a shame though as I didn't have enough yarn and I also forgot how to close off. Now that I discovered how much knitting can relax me, I plan to knit another baby blanket. I just have to go out and buy some soft yarn.

Do you have a hobby that you once enjoyed and have put it aside for the time-being?

List of movies I want to watch (Feb edition)

Since my last post in October, I have watched The September Issue and I will be watching This Is It on the weekend. I decided to wait for Daybreakers to come out on DVD because if I watched it in the theatre, I would probably end up screaming like a little girl. Mike warned me that although the movie is about vampires, it's not going to be like Twilight. I hope to watch Dear John and Valentine's Day over the long weekend (even if I have to watch both by myself). Here are some movies that I want to watch over the next couple of months. I guess I will list up to the end of June.

April 2, 2010 - The Last Song -I have read all of Nicholas Sparks' books and I have also watched all the movies that have stemmed from his books. I didn't know that this book was turning into a movie so quickly. Even though Miley Cyrus is in it, I'll still watch it. But...I have to read the book first.



May 7, 2010 - Iron Man 2 -The first Iron Man was awesome. Let's hope that the second one is just as good or even better!



May 28, 2010 - Prince of Persia: Sands of Time -I haven't played the game and I have no idea what the story is about. The movie just looks so cool.



May 28, 2010 - Sex and the City 2 - I don't think I have to explain this one. If you are a normal girl, the words, Sex and the City will excite you. I can't wait.



June 11, 2010 - The A-Team -Two words...Bradley Cooper. I don't need to say anymore. The only part that sucks...Jessica Biel is in it. I don't like her.



June 30, 2010 - Twilight Saga: Eclipse - No trailer for it yet but like the other two movies, I will take the day off on opening day and watch it at noon. It's my tradition. This movie better be good and the fight scene better be awesome!

Blog Friend Friday: Meet Julie

I have known Julie since 1987 when we lived in Whitehorse. Yes, you heard me correctly. We lived across the street from each other. We played Barbies, made mud pies in the forest behind our backyards, we played in their treehouse, we rode our bikes by the dam, we did everything together...we even made our dads pull us all on a sleigh late at night down our street. Once my family moved to Toronto, I lost touch with Julie. Before my brother left us suddenly, he re-connected me with Julie and I am so thankfully for it. Julie and I share a love for Robin Thicke and food (me = junk and Julie = healthy).

1) When and why did you start blogging?
A year ago

2) Where do you live?
Comox, BC

3) What do you for a living and what do you do in your spare time when you are not blogging?
I'm a teacher and that pretty much sadly consumes most of my life. When I do get a minute I love cooking, shopping, yoga, walking.

4) Do you also have a Twitter and/or Facebook account?
Yes, Facebook

5) What is your favorite website to visit daily?
I have a list of them. Mainly fashion blogs

6) What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Anywhere hot and tropical near the beach.

7) Name your top three movies.
The Princess Bride, Moulin Rouge and Sex and the city? I'm sure there are others but it's 6 am and my brain has not had coffee yet

8) Who is your favourite celebrity to stalk?
Not so much a stalker but I do read fadedyouthblog almost everyday.

9) Are you a tea or coffee drinker?
Both, but need my java in the am.

10) Do you love cupcakes (as much as I do)?
I have never even eaten one that hasn't been homemade from a kids birthday.

Survivor 20: Heroes vs. Villians (my thoughts)

 

Photo courtesy of BuddyTV

With the 20th season of Survivor starting next Thursday, I thought I would do up a little post on the upcoming season I am so excited about.  I have watched every season except season 17 - Gabon. While I love Survivor, I am by no means a hardcore fan. I cannot name the winner of every season. This season takes place in Samoa and has the heroes and villains of Suvivor up against each other. This should make it very interesting to watch for when they merge and even to see a group of villains all on the same team. Here are just some of my thoughts on the castaways...

HEROES

Amanda (China, Micronesia) - She's tough for a 25 year old to have gone on survivor twice. She deserves to win.

Candice (Cook Islands) - Don't remember who she is.

Cirie (Panama, Micronesia) - I think that she coasts and it gets her far. A smart way to make it to the final four.

Colby (Australia, All-Stars) - What's not there to like about Colby. He had an awesome relationship with Tina (the winner). She bought him a Harley when she won the million dollars.

James (China, Micronesia) - A grave digger, that's one scary job. He's cool though.

JT* (Tocantins) - JT is my favorite out of all castaways.  I want him to win...again!

Rupert (Pearl Islands, All-Stars) - He's just an all-around nice guy.

Stephenie (Palau, Guatemala) - I think if there is anyone who really, truly deserves to win, it's Stephenie. In Palau, she was the only remaining member of her tribe and had to be on her own until the merge.

Sugar (Gabon) - Don't know her because I didn't watch the season she was on.

Tom* (Palau) - Stephenie should have won this season. I think during this season when Stephenie got voted out, I refused to continue watching.

VILLAINS

Coach (Tocantins) - This guy bugs me. I can't stand him. The funny thing is, he's following me on Twitter.

Courtney (China) - I don't remember her...

Danielle (Panama) - ...or her...

Jerri (Australia, All-Stars) - She's the one you love to hate and I just hate that she keeps coming back. You suck Jerri, you will never win.

Parvati* (Cook Islands, Micronesia) - This girl can flirt her away to the final four. Does this make her a villian? I think it makes her a hero. LOL!

Randy (Gabon) - Don't know anything about him because this was the most boring season ever.
Rob (Marquesas, All-Stars) - He's the guy you love to hate but I actually like him for proposing to Amber on the live finale. Who doesn't love a Survivor romance? Although Ozzy and Amanda were a much hotter romance.
Russell (Samoa) - This guy is irritating as heck but he's a smart guy. To see him almost in tears because he wanted the title of Sole Survivor instead of the million makes me think that he should just win. He wants that title so bad!!!
Sandra* (Pearl Islands) - Was she a villian? What did she do that was so bad.? Why don't I remember her but I remember Rupert?
Tyson (Tocantins) - Mr. Bad Ass. He's cool. He makes me laugh...I wonder what he has up his sleeve. He's such an entertainer.

* winner of their season

Valentine giveaway on Post Grad Hair Cut

If you are a stationary lover, you will want to enter this giveaway for very cute set of Valentine's Day cards. Check out Post Grad Hair Cut's blog.

Book Review: The Vampire Diaries - The Fury and Dark Reunion

The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith







My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was quite surprised to find myself enjoying these two volumes. The first two were a bit dull until the ending. I bought this book because I wanted to finish the books before continuing to watch the show - I want to compare. Although I love Twilight, I found that the love between Elena and Stefan is much more intense than Edward and Bella. Stefan is totally in love with Elena and it's tough to read about a vampire in so much pain when he can't be with the one he loves. Vampire Diaries is too much of a fantasy book for me but as intrigued as I am by the storyline and my craze for vampires, I will read the next volume - The Return: Nightfall. I have read this far...why stop?

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