Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

So this movie. I have very mixed feelings about it. 

In ways, I absolutely adored it. It spoke to my soul. Made me weep. Stuff like that. Similar to Alice in Wonderland, in that regard, actually. 

Something that was kinda freaky about it was that the two main characters, Delysia and Miss Pettigrew, were so much like me and my sister Bethany. Seriously. It was eerie. Miss Pettigrew even married the guy that has been Bethany's primary hero for years. However, if you have watched this movie, please note that I would NOT do what Delysia does in the first part of the movie.

...Which brings me to the reason I can't utterly adore and recommend this movie. There was offensive stuff, and although it was portrayed as bad... it was still offensive.

Another reason I love this movie is NAMELY THAT I LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH.

He didn't get lots of screen time, but they did a really good job of making him very likable and wreaking havoc whenever he did that heartbreaking sad face, causing audiences to weep and wail. Or maybe that was just me.

Anyway.

Another awesome thing was the time period. I love 40's fashion, and there were some lovely outfits in this movie.

This look! Bethany would totally do this. The whole wary/stand-offish/uncomfortable thing.

Miss Pettigrew was so, so sweet.

Delysia was so, so foolish at times, but she definitely was likable.

This scene. Definitely on my top 10 movie scenes. :-) 

I will be posting a YouTube clip of my other favorite scene in time to come.

Did you see this movie? Did you like it or hate it? Do you share my ridiculous adoration for the guy? 

Big Quiz

This is hideously long. I apologize. 

And I'm watching "Prince Caspian" again. In case you wondering. 

80 Things You Didn't Know About Me Until You Read This:

1. What Color Is Your Toothbrush?

Purple-ish.

2. Name One Person That Made You Smile Today?

My adorable niece, Ruby, when she kept doing her evil laugh.

3. What Were You Doing At 8 AM This Morning?

Being deliciously productive. :-)

4. What Were You Doing 45 Minutes Ago?

Sitting at the computer.

5. What Is Your Favorite Candy ?

Smarties.

Number 6 is missing because I deleted it. :-)

7. What Is The Last Thing You Said Aloud?

"Yeah". Profound, huh?

8. What Is The Best Ice Cream Flavor?

Tillamook Udderly Chocolate. HANDS DOWN.

9. What Was The Last Thing You Had To Drink?

Water.

10. What Is The Longest You Have Gone Without Sleeping?

Probably 24 hours. ish.

11.Have you ever made a promise you swore to keep?

Of course.

12. Have You Bought Any New Clothing Items This Week?

No, GASP! I haven't spent any money in awhile, actually. MUST. SOON.

13. The Last Sporting Event You Watched?

The last Blazer's game of their season. I cheered, I screamed, I groaned, I called names. As I drank Sprite in Red Robin. Ultimately, I wept.

14. What Is Your Favorite Flavor Of Popcorn?

Ranch

15. Who Is The Last Person You Sent A Message To On FaceBook?

I don't have Facebook.

16. Ever Go Camping?

Yep

17. Take vitamins daily?

No. I take them sporadically when I feel especially good and healthy and holy. OR when I feel the creeping sensation of doom.

18. Do You Go To Church Every Sunday?

Yes!

19. Do You Have A Tan?

Actually, I do. A Mexican tan! 

20. Do You Like Chinese Food Over Pizza?

I love both. Depends on my mood.

21. Do You Drink Your Soda With A Straw?

Absolutely! Everything tastes better with a straw!

22. Who Are You Currently Talking To On AIM?

Nobody. Everyone hates me. **cry**

23. What Are You Doing Tomorrow?

Gallivanting off to my dear married sis's house. God willing, cookies and hysterical laughing will ensue. 

24. Where Is Your Dad?

At work. 

25. Look To Your Left, What Do You See?

My reproachful Literary Analysis book. A sharpie. Honeysuckle hand cream. A red kitchen towel.

26. What Color Is Your Watch?

Thanks for bringing up that painful subject. I DON'T HAVE ONE. Don't judge me, okay??

27. What Do You Think Of When You Hear Australia?

Koala bears and kangaroos! Yay! One of my goals in life is to cuddle a koala bear.

28. What Is Your Birthstone?

Another sore subject. It's peridot, which I think is nasty.

29. Do You Go In At A Fast Food Place Or Just Hit The Drive Thru?

Ok, is it just me, or is it weird that all of the words of that sentence are capitalized? Anyway. I prefer to go in, but since I am not the driver, I don't usually decide.

30. What Is Your Favorite Number?

93

31. Who's The Last Person You Talked To On The Phone?

My sister in law.

32. Any Plans Today?

Um, today is kinda over. So no.

33. Health Freak?

No. I have the potential, however.

>>interjection. You guys, Caspian's sleeves are truly awesome. If you don't believe me, here is proof.<<<

and this...

and this...

and um. Peter looks fat in this picture.

Ok, back to the quiz. :-)

34. Biggest Annoyance In Your Life Right Now?

At the moment, the fact that even when the blinds are down, there are reflections of light on the TV screen. Also, that William Mosely as Peter in "Prince Caspian" has amazing hair yet it is never combed quite properly and never realizes it's full potential.

35. Last Song Listened To?

"On the Backseat of a Greyhound Bus"

36. Can You Say The Alphabet Backwards?

It would be very difficult, and likely embarrassing.

37. Do You Have A Maid Service Clean Your House?

LOL. I wish.

38. Favorite Pair Of Shoes/Boots You Wear All The Time?

Currently, my hot pink Old Navy flip flops.

39. Are You Jealous Of Anyone?

Not really. Well, I am steadily jealous to a mild degree of various facial features belonging to my sisters. 

40. Is Anyone Jealous Of You?

Heh. Not likely.

41. Do You Love Anyone?

You can't live if you don't love. And I'm alive. SO. Of course.

42. Do Any Of Your Friends Have Children?

Well, I have siblings and sibs-in-law who have babies, and they are my friends... so...

43. What Do You Usually Do During The Day?

School, houseclean, stuff like that.

44. Do You Hate Anyone That You Know Right Now?

Hate is a mean word. Yes.

45. Do You Use The Word “Hello” Daily?

Yes. 

46. Would You Rather Be Alone?

Sometimes. If I am working, or doing school, or am not feeling well, or am really tired, or grouchy.

47. Do You Like Cats?

Yes!

48. Have You Ever Been To Six Flags?

I didn't even know what this was, but I googled it just now. Apparently it is an amusement park. Huh.

49.Where Did You Get Your Worst Scar From?

A barbed wire fence. And as an interesting tidbit, my sister has a nearly identical scar, also on her left shin. From the same fence.

50. Hair Color?

Darkish brown.

51. Last CD Played?

Garth Brooks. Can't remember which cd.

52. Last Bubble Bath?

Last October. Weep.

53. Last Time You Cried?

The day before yesterday. My brother just got married, OKAY?

54. Last Meal?

Lovely shepherd's pie that my sis-in-law brought over.

55. Text Or Call?

Well, I don't have a phone. So call.

56. Favorite Animal?

Tigers, cats, dogs.. 

57. Girlie Girl Or Tomboy?

Mildly schizophrenic. 

58. Have You Ever Lost Someone?

Yep. In every sense.

59. Have You Ever Slept Until 1 PM?

Yeah, I think after really intense week-long Civil War camp-outs.

60. Have You Ever Been Drunk And Threw Up?

Never drunk at all. The worst I ever felt after drinking anything was after I had Mike's Hard Lemonade and then the Colts lost the Superbowl and I felt horrid and sad and groggy and weepy. Not a good time for me.

61. List Six People You Can Tell Pretty Much Anything To:

Um, six is too many. My sisters, my mom, Beka, Benjamin. That's five.

62. List Three Favorite Colors/Shades.

Blood red, hot pink, sky blue.

63. Have You Ever Laughed Until You Cried?

Oohh yes.

64. Went Behind Your Parents Backs?

Well, like most people, I was a bad child.

65. Who Posted This Before You?

Shay

66. Gay Marriage?

NO.

67. Lowering The Drinking Age?

Hm. Maybe.

Uh, 68 is deleted too. It was lame.

69. Who is the best hugger that you know of?

My brand spanking-new sis-in-law is the most agressive hugger per square inch (she's rather small)... although being crushed isn't ALWAYS a good thing. LOL. 

70. Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?

I definitely believe that love can begin in an instant.

71. Is There Something You Want To Tell Someone?

Hm. Maybe.

72. Are You A Flirt?

Let's not talk about this, OKAY? I try not to be. I'm not. Really. 

73. Are You Easy To Read?

Depends on who's doing the reading. To most people, I don't think so.

74. How Many Kids Do You Want To Have?

Many. 8 or 10 or 12. EVEN NUMBER PLEASE GOD.

75. Do You Want To Change Your Name?

Not my first name! :-)

76. Last Time You Saw Your Father?

This morning.

77. What Time Did You Wake Up Today?

I woke up a bajillion times like at 4, but I didn't get UP until 7.

78. What Were You Doing At Midnight Last Night?

Having bad dreams.

79. What Is Your Favorite Thing In Your Room?

We have some pretty sweet art prints on the wall. But the best part is the deliciously red wall.

80. Where Is Your Best Friend Right Now?

Floating over rooftops on a seahorse. NOT.

P.S. If you want a 14-page long essay on the pros and cons of "Prince Caspian" and why it is actually Caspian's fault that the attack on the castle goes so badly, just let me know. :-)

As a parting gift, here is someone I love. 

The Young Victoria

Okay, prepare for lots of pictures. :-)

I watched "The Young Victoria" last week (while frantically trying to finish my bridesmaid's dress.. more on that another time), and liked it very much. After being very disappointed in a new-release costume drama a few weeks ago, (Bright Star... I didn't like it at all), I was pleasantly surprised to like this one more than I expected to.

I wasn't sure I would like it because I am very devoted to the 2001 BBC version of "Victoria and Albert" with Victoria Hamilton and Jonathan Firth. But this new movie focused on just a few years of Victoria's life, and did a good job. It is only 1 hour and 35 minutes, and I wish it was longer, because they could have done more justice to parts of it. 

I loved how Victoria realized she needs Albert, and that she isn't doing so well being all self-dependent. There was one especially good scene after they are married when she is trying to push him around, using her authority as the queen, and Albert will have none of it.

I loved Albert. 

His coat... and his hair...

I like this neckline. Most of her dresses were quite decent, which isn't always the case in costume dramas.

Yummy red coat...

I wish they used some of the screen time taken up with kissing for more plot development. :P There weren't any skip scenes, but some kind of awkward ones.

Hooray for polka dots!

This was a lovely emerald green dress. And his hair!

Dress--yes. Hair--no.

Purple dress with flowers for decoration--beautiful!

I guess they were being historically accurate with her hair. I can see no other reason for them making it so ugly some of the time. Middle part + hair hanging over ears + weird loopy things + freaky knot on top of head = disturbing. However, there were some lovely hairstyles.

I would definitely wear this yellow dress.

But NOT this crown. Gack.

Anyway, I definitely recommend it! If you've seen it, what did you think?

My Fair Lady

I finally watched this movie! Our family has never been big fans of old musicals, so we had just never got around to seeing this, and I decided I really wanted to. So we girls watched it a couple nights ago. I loved it! 

I'd read the play "Pygmalion" that it is based off of, so I knew the basic story, although the ending was different, and I didn't care for it. 

I thought it was really lame that Professor Higgins got what he wanted without changing his fat-headed, arrogant opinions and manners. 

I want to wear this dress...

Her hats are pretty crazy, but I love them! :-)

Alice in Wonderland

We went to see Alice in Wonderland in the theater last week, and I didn't think I would enjoy it very much, but I loved it!

The costumes were lovely...

Anne Hathaway as the White Queen... I didn't care for her makeup (yikes!) but I loved her dress!

I especially liked this one of Alice's dresses.