Thursday Thoughts: The Host movie review, Pinterest post of the week, new/current projects

Thursday Thoughts

• For Good Friday last week, since I was off work and R was at his grandparents', I went to see the Host.  Now, I loved the book, by Stephenie Meyer, so I had to give the movie a try.  As usual, the book was loads better, but the movie wasn't half bad.  I thought they did ok with casting, unlike with the Twilight movies, and it stayed pretty true to form in regards to the book.  Overall though, I was left wanting more from the film.
• Since we're on the topic of movies, I've been watching the Hobbit whilst doing whatever it is I find myself doing after R goes to bed and before I head there myself.  Anyhoo, although I did see this movie in the theater (during which I'm pretty sure I fell asleep), I find it lacking the same quality that The Lord of the Rings trilogy did, and I think they're taking advantage of the LOTR fans, by stretching this one book into a trilogy as well.  That being said, I still plan to watch the other 2 when they come out.  I just think the could have condensed things a bit, because honestly, even though I can have been watching for 15 min or so, I couldn't tell you one important thing that has happened.  Oh well.
• Ok, my favorite Pinterest post of the week is this Six-Layer Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling and Malt Chocolate Frosting!!! OMG...I can't even begin to think about it.  I'd love to make it this weekend, but it's a plain jane apple pie I'll be making for my dad's birthday on Saturday.  He does love the simple things...
• I've been busy at work on my Heirloom Nativity Samplers...yes, s and in plural.  I'm doing 2 of them at the same time!  And, as predicted, it is very time consuming, but I love it!  I'll post up pictures soon of my work(s) in progress.  Some of the stitching looks so intricate, it has a lace look to it.  But, of course, it's just the specialty stitching.  I can't wait to see what it looks like finished.
• Have you heard about Mr. Selfridge?  Another of the British shows that's invading the US....and I think it's fabulous!  It's not as good as Downton, but it's hard to compare to that, in my opinion.  I can't wait for the 2nd season.  I'm eagerly awaiting the return of Warehouse 13 also, later this month.  It's such a good show! 

Thanks for checking in with me!  Any comments or questions, just leave 'em and I'll get back to you.

Thursday Things: Book & Movie Review

Thursday Things

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake from Martha Stewart Recipes

• My favorite pins this week are pretty amazing.  I don't want to pat myself on the back, but I will if no one else does.  This pin is just plain funny...and a little too close to home.  I thought these were so cute for Valentine's Day.  This would be perfect for St. Patrick's Day!  This cake looks so spring like!  And, this Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake.  It's a wonder we've survived this long without it.
• I've been suffering through J.K. Rowling's The Casual Vacancy.  I wouldn't recommend it.  Like someone on Amazon said: "(It's) Like a bad movie that you just want to end so you can see the end."  I'm so close and all I can say is that it will be a relief to get it over. 
• I watched Zero Dark Thirty this week.  It was interesting.  I wouldn't say it was Oscar worthy, although the main actress did a damn fine job, but the fact that it's out there and gives people a general idea of what went on and how long it actually took to find him is something everyone should know.
• I got another Scarlet Letter today for bad parenting, only my letters are school bus yellow and in the shape of an "L", for LOSER.  I've gotten so many, it's getting a little hard to see what I'm wearing anymore.  Is it too late to reconsider being a parent?  Can we rewind 6 years.  Well, IF we're rewinding, let's go back a little farther and change a few other things that have irreparably screwed my life over.
• Can we talk about the Downton Abbey Christmas special for a min?  OMG, (this might contain spoilers) but did they have to go and do that?!?!  Things were just getting good, then they had to go and kill the guy off!  SO unfair!!  Don't they realize we, as in the general public, live vicariously though them and need things to be perfect?  If we wanted a train wreck, we'd watch our own lives. 

Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts

• I know it's Thanksgiving, but I wanted to get a few thoughts down and this seemed like the perfect outlet.  First of all, I'm extremely thankful and grateful for my family.  Without them, I would be lost, penniless and alone.  Thank you so much!  I'm also thankful that I can still afford my mortgage.  I'm not really sure how it's possible on my salary, but for some reason, all the lights are on and I haven't starved yet.

• Have you been watching Homeland?  Uhhh....wtf is going on with Carrie and Brody?  And, what was with that scene?!  (If you've seen the episode, you know to which I am referring.)  I know think I would totally embarrass myself if I were ever recorded in that scenario.  I'm just not that good.  Also, Downton Abbey season 3 Christmas special....where are you?!?  I need a fix!

•  I'm reading like 3 books right now.  Naked in Death, by J.D. Robb (aka Nora Roberts) on my phone, Reflected in You, by Sylvia Day on my Kobo and Bloodfever, by Karen Marie Moning, on my iPod.  I listen to that on the way to/from work.  It helps pass the time.  I always thought it would be confusing to read multiple books at a time and often wondered how anyone could do it.  Turns out, it's not that hard.  Obviously, or I wouldn't bother.  The newest Grisham book is next on my Kobo.  Can't. Wait.

• Over the weekend, I saw the much anticipated Breaking Dawn: Part Two.  Uhh....I'm not real sure what to make of it.  It was good, but in so many ways, SOOOO different from the book.  The books were fantastic, which is why I've seen the movies all along.  And, to give Summit some credit, the movies have pretty much stuck to the books, plot wise.  And, each one has gotten progressively better.  But, still.  Come on.  I think it's best said here.

• MUST make these for my snowman tree this year.  I really want to do this too, but I don't have enough t-shirts of all the same color!  I feel this way about my company.  This is SO true!  This reminds me of my friend Jim.  My sister and I might attempt this gingerbread this year.  I especially love the little Luke Skywalker hanging!  Classic!

• We're starting an Elf tradition this year, but not with the creepy one who looks like his head might spin around.  We're doing Christoper Pop-in-kins.  He's too cute!  We named him Jingle.  We'll start this tomorrow, and I'm probably more excited than R is.  Crazy fun.  Hope to post all the pictures as I go.