I spend all day with a 3-year-old and a baby, and lately my social life has been nearly non-existent, so I have had very little practice with the social skills, plus my brain power is nearly kaput because of an overdose of the Disney channel. This is entirely my fault. Well, mostly. I couldn't help that both my kids got sick, and as soon as it was looking like we were back in business, I got sick. That was a bit out of my control. On top of that, every time I start a book that requires even the smallest amount of focus, I get bored with it and have an overwhelming desire to read the Georgia Nicholson books (they're fab, British, and very silly, but not very thought-provoking). As a result, I have found myself walking away from every conversation I've had with an adult feeling like a complete idiot. I think in the course of three weeks I have probably offended and alienated every friend or chance of a friend I may have had. Nice work, Rach. So, if you are one of those people, I'm sorry. My brain is mush and I'm on very little sleep. I didn't have the best social skills to start with, but in this condition they are disastrously lacking. Okay. Now that I have apologized, I have a request. Please tell me, how do you stay sane when you're stuck with sick little kids and you can't get out much? I love going out and having fun, but it doesn't really seem in the cards right now. What are some other options?
On another subject, I have been meaning to address the issue of Twilight for quite some time. I did a review of it a while back (Rachel K, thanks for the tutorial on doing those fancy links to other posts). I believe my review was favorable-ish. I commented on how annoyingly bad the effects were, and how caky Dr. Cullen's make-up was, and how overly red Edward's lips were, right? I also mentioned that Rob Pattinson was absolutely not the right man for Edward's role. After multiple viewings, I'd like to amend my review (Karina, you were right). Yes, all those things were wrong with the movie, but on the small screen they were barely noticeable. I watched it with my husband, and was on the edge of my seat, just waiting to point out Dr. Cullen's bad make-up, but when it got to that scene, it just didn't seem that bad anymore. Same with Edward's lips. The effects were still bad, and Tim did laugh with me at the tree-climbing scene, but I got over it quickly because I was enjoying the movie so much. After 3 viewings, Pattinson seemed more and more right for the role. I think it was kind of like when Smallville came out, and, as hot as Tom Welling was as Clark Kent, he wasn't Dean Cain (I loved Lois and Clark). After a few episodes, I got over it, and now Tom Welling is just fine as Superman. Of course, no one can replace Christopher Reeve. But I digress. I had a completely different mental picture of Edward from reading the books. It was cemented into my brain, and I was stubbornly sticking to that image. But you can't deny the appeal in the brooding, serious version Pattinson portrays. My mom compared him with James Dean, and I think that's when I was won over. I am convinced that a low budget movie like this is meant for the small screen. So, if you haven't seen it yet (Rachel K), rent it, watch it 4 times, and then form an opinion. Then tell me what you think! If you have seen it, didn't like it the first time, and haven't watched it again, rent it, watch it 4 times, and tell me what you think. And buy the soundtrack and listen to it with the volume way up. It's awesome.
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1.) I wish I had some good tips on how to handle spending all day with wee children, but alas, I have no experience with this. I would recommend drugs. For them. So they sleep a lot.
2.) I have put Twilight on my Netflix queue. I promise to watch it at least once and you'll be the first to hear my opinion on it. I actually have higher hopes for the movie because there won't be 50 different descriptions of Edward's liquid amber eyes
3.) To link: Go to the page you want to link to, copy the address, go back to your post, hi-light the words you want to show the link, click on the little link button at the top, paste the address in. Ta-da!
4.) Even though the Georgia books are the literary equivalent of marshmallow fluff, they have filled my live with many hours of laughing until I nearly peed my pants. I see nothing wrong with reading them a million times.
5.) You are a wonderful friend and I promise to never take offense to your mush brain.
6.) I really have nothing else to say but I'm trying for the record of "Longest Post Comment Ever".
Twilight has finally made it to the top of the Netflix queue (though, second to Slumdog Millionaire which has a "long wait"). I'm highly skeptical and will be sure to post a review.
I had the exact opposite reaction. After hearing so many bad reviews of the movie, I actually liked it ok when I saw it in the theatre. I think it had something to do with low expectations. Then recently my friend loaned me the dvd, and I couldn't believe how bad the acting was, and how long it took stupid Bella (yes I just said stupid Bella) to say one line. Just speak people, one person says something and then you say something back in response! All those brooding and meaningful looks added up to a whole bunch of boring for me. However, I haven't watched it four times so maybe something magical could still happen. Speaking of magic, Georgia Nicholson is my hero! Those books are pure genius, and I LURVE them oooer! I actually had to stop reading to calm down I was laughing so hard!
I totally agree with the small screen version of Twilight. I HATED it in the theatre, and now have watched my own DVD about 7 times, 1 with commentary on. I still always laugh at the tree climbing scene as well. On another note, Slumdog Millionaire is a must-see, and I don't understand why it's rated R. I own it if anyone wants to borrow it.
I wasn't very impressed with the movie when saw it in the movie theater either. However, it was at midnight, and I had all the teenage girl ow-ing, and aw-ing over everything Edward and Jacob said. My biggest beef, was the cheesy electric guitar music as "background". Especially at the part where Bella and Edward meet in class for the first time. It all felt so AWKWARD! However, I have not seen it since and I'm sure that the before mentioned things had a little to do with my opinion of the movie. So...thanks to you, I will have to give it another chance! I'll add it to my netflix queue and let you know.
I liked Twilight via TV also, a little too much. I got way burned out.
I wish i had the answer to staying home with sickness. Being a mom to little kids is very isolating, and it quadruples when you can't leave the house. I feel for ya, sista. We should do the park for sure when everyone is better.
Staying sane when you're trapped in a house (or a very small apartment) with 2 small children is HARD! Especially when they're sick. The thing that helped me the most is having a little time for myself when Ben got home WHILE the kids were still awake. That way I didn't feel like I was doing it all alone. Sometimes it was just reading for half an hour by myself in the bedroom while he got them bathed, or a walk around the neighborhood, but even that much helped. I need to do that more here!
I have to agree with the Twilight conclusions you have made. I think it works better on small screen for all the reasons you mentioned. Unfortunately, the small screen can do nothing to help the obnoxious music. (I'm referring particularly to the bad guitar music which Stephanie mentioned.) No matter how you hear it, it's bad.
I hope you're having a smashing good time with your in-laws!
That is so funny about your Twilight comments- I thought the EXACT same things (bad make up, too red lips, sparkling skin, bad special effects). After I came home from seeing it on the big screen I couldn't wait to watch it with Kenn so we could make fun of it together. Too bad on the TV it wasn't as noticeable, and I actually enjoyed the movie more the second time around. It will be interesting to see what the next Twilight movie is like.
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