Just Go With It...Review

  Just Go With It, a new semi-romantic comedy released February 11th, is a comedy must see.  This movie stars Adam Sandler opposite Jennifer Aniston.  I have to admit I questioned the chemistry the two would produce on screen but, my pessimism was continually shot down starting with the first few scenes.

  The story is built around the idea that Danny played by Sandler habitually pretends to be married in order to get woman to fall for him.  His dissaprooving assistant Katherine (Aniston) is thrust into his worldwind of lies when he meets a noticeably younger woman at a party, Palmer played by Brooklyn Decker, whom he tries to win over by undoing a lie that was unexpectedly told.

This movie went beyond the usual hate-turns to-love aspect that seems to haunt every romantic comedy.  Jennifer Aniston's portrayal of a single mother was shockingly believable.  Being that in her actual life she has no children, the motherly roll seemed very natural for her.  Aniston pulled off the caring and concerned parent part with deserved success.  Sandler orchestrated the films ongoing humor with his customary abnormal insensitive-to-children-humor.  The movie was filled with unexpected awkward situations that accompanied huge amounts of laughter.


Brooklyn Decker plays the gorgeous model type love interest of Danny (Sandler).  Besides all stereotypes that beauty comes with no brains, her character turns out to be a school teacher.  Decker herself also turns out to be a pretty crafty actress considering this was her on screen debut.  Cast with well seasoned pros, Decker easily keeps up with their pace.

  I have to say that I have been very disappointed in these recent comedies where you have to hear an earful of profanity and an enormous amount of sex jokes.  This was a breath of fresh air from all the past comedic disappointments.  If you want to laugh and enjoy this weekend with almost non-stop humor...take a break from the busy world and grab some popcorn and try not to choke when you see this hilarious comedy about unexpected love and laugh out loud comedy.  This movie gets a well deserved three snaps and smile!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1564367/  
 
 

Bratty Belly Blues

  My husband and I decided to go on a late night date to Village Inn a place similar to Dennys.  I had never heard of this place until I moved to Arizona.  I decided to have pie and hot chocolate, my husband went for a  nice, hearty skillet meal.  I picked off of his plate a little, just enough to know that I liked what he was eating.  He ended up not finishing his meal and got a to-go box.  We didn't get to bed until 2 am.  It was a nice spur of the moment event that ended in deep sleep and...morning hunger.

  There is just something about eating late that makes you wake up extremely hungry.  Every time I eat something late I am rudely awakened by the most annoying hunger pangs.  You would think that the opposite would happen...You just ate so you shouldn't be that hungry in the morning.  However for some reason the stomach gets greedy and wants more!  It's almost like spoiling a child and expecting them to be grateful.  This is usually never the right cause and effect anyone is looking for.

  I crawled out of bed and remembered about the leftovers.  I grabbed a plate out of the cabinet and warmed the food up on there, rather than the Styrofoam (I read somewhere that food warmed up in a microwave on Styrofoam was bad for you)
Microwave & Styrofoam=Dangerous Combo
The microwave beeped and I was ready to satisfy my bratty belly.  I opened the door, pulled out the plate, turned to my left...Then suddenly the plate slipped out of my hand and on to the floor.  Ughhhhhhhhhhh! <---My stomach groaned.   I couldn't believe what just happened. Seriously?  I mean, I'm not five years old.  I know how to balance things in my hands.  What the heck just happened here.  The thought of an empty refrigerator and my husband already gone away in the car (our only car) made me want to eat off the floor.  That thought quickly escaped (Thank God)



 When things like this happen, I find comfort in believing that the food somehow was poisoned.  The poison got into the food through the Styrofoam and not when my honey was eating it of course.  Then God wanted me to live, so he sent an angel down to smack the plate out of my hand so I could live another day.  The End.

PDA...limits!

     P.D.A. (public display of affection) People, we need to talk. It is one thing to be in love.  I get it. But then, there is the overly affectionate, full blown groping thing and that just aint cool.  I literally want to vomit when I see couples attacking each other in public.  I can't stand the site of a man and woman with their hands in each others back pocket.  I think it is so inappropriate in any public environment.  Is there a minimum?  Yes, and that is holding hands and slight pecks on the lips or cheek anything more is just too much.

  I always wonder when I see someone out in public with their tongues down each others mouths, What if your mother sees you?  Then what?  Will you finally understand that no one else would like to have to suffer either?  No, maybe you would answer that question with;  I'm an adult and I'm in love.  Great.  I'm happy for you.  Now go home and display your love there, not when I'm sitting here trying to enjoy my meal, or not when I'm simply waiting in line to buy my ticket at the theater and I'm stuck behind you and your man or woman that look like two algae-eating fish trying to get all the pond scum out each others mouths.

  Okay, I will admit it there was a point in my life when I was just like you.  I would be all over my man and he would be all over me in public.  For that, I would like to give my sincere apologies.  I was not thinking about the outside world at the time.  I was letting you all suffer.  Sorry for making out at that park, when your children were there to simply play on a few monkey bars and slide down the slide.  That, I know, was so selfish of me and my now husband.  But now, I am a changed woman.  I am a lot more mature.  I have become considerate of those around me that, didn't sign up to see a caressing session.

   I think the problem with P.D.A. is that you make those around you uncomfortable.  Yes, you may be in love and showing affection but, there is a time and place for everything.  Here is a list that may be helpful for those that don't really know the limits and boundaries of P.D.A.

1) Grocery Store = INAPPROPRIATE
2) Neighborhood Park = INAPPROPRIATE (unless nobody is around)
3) After you say "I DO" and the minister tells you to kiss the bride = APPROPRIATE
4) On your honeymoon (exception to rules) = anywhere and everywhere almost always INAPPROPRIATE but who cares!
5) In an Elevator when it's just the two of you = APPROPRIATE (go for it! No one has to suffer and watch lol)
6) In a car when there is no one in sight = APPROPRIATE have fun! (nobody will have to shut their eyes in disgust)

  The bottom line is even though we think P.D.A. is our own business, the problem is the "P" public.  Everyone around you has to witness your affection and that is just plain inconsiderate.  We have to live in this world together why not save someone a meal and keep it private.  Love one another, treat each other with respect and show kindness.  I love my husband and I respect him and I respect our relationship.  And that is just what it is our relationship.  So therefore, I make no one else audience to our intimacy.

Olympia & Olive Garden...a love story

    I can still remember the first time I went to Olive Garden, it was a Sunday afternoon.  We had just came from church and we decided to try something new.  I sat at the table and ordered Garlic Tuscan Chicken (which is no longer on the menu) <---What a shame! The first thing I fell in love with were the bread sticks next I fell hard for the salad.  I didn't think that places like this existed.  I had finally found a restaurant that made food that I didn't have to add my own flavoring to.  There was no need for table salt or ground pepper.  This meal was ready to eat.  I took a fork full into my mouth and I felt the feeling of pure satisfaction.


   Was there really someone on this earth that could make spaghetti taste like a gourmet meal.  The Lasagna taste like the head chef in Heaven took a part time job down on earth.  I have never had such good food.  I think the best part about Olive Garden is that you can order pretty much anything on the menu and never be disappointed.  They have shrimp that taste like it was caught just that morning and the pasta comes in all shapes and sizes.  The chicken is marinated in perfection.  The soups are made from the best ingredients.  I have so much love for this restaurant that I wish I could live right next door to one.

   The service is always great and if you don't like your server you can just ask for another one.  The appetizers are so tasty that if you don't stop yourself you may just get full off of them alone.  My favorite are the Lasagna Fritta the menu describes it as Parmesan-breaded lasagna pieces, fried and served over alfredo sauce, topped with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce. They taste almost like something as gratifying as fair food but as good quality as a four star restaurant.

   Today I had the Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara the description on the menu is as follows: Chicken and shrimp with bucatini pasta in a parmesan cream sauce with pancetta bacon and roasted red peppers, baked and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs.  Doesn't it just sound mouthwatering?  I would never consider myself a foodie but when it comes to Olive Garden I think I would add my name to the list.  This came with soup and my soup of choice is always the Pasta e Fagioli the description on the menu says: White and red beans, ground beef, tomatoes and pasta in a savory broth.  I can tell you first hand that that broth is a little more than savory, it is outright scrumdelicious!

Happy Valentine's Day

  So for all those gentleman who are on a tight budget but want to do something nice for their sweeties this Valentines Day why not take your lady to Olive Garden and fall in love.

    

Yard Sale Cheapskates

   I have been having yard sales every other weekend for the past 2 months and I cannot tell you how annoying it is to have someone ask to buy your Coach purse for 2 dollars! Are you serious?!  Heck No! People are so cheap and they have the nerve to give you attitude about the price you have which is well over 50% off of the price that you purchased it for.  I have been insulted so many times with people and their measly offers.  I think my yard sale should have a caption that says "good quality items for sale."

   I understand that this economy is pretty bad, however if you want to pay dollar store prices....go to the DOLLAR STORE!  I think some people are so incredibly cheap that they would try to negotiate with the dollar store and ask if they can get something half off.  Yard Sales are not for giveaways.  These are things that people have in their possession that they have chosen to sell.  This doesn't mean that they are broke.  It could just mean that they need to empty out their closets to make room for more things.

  I feel like I need to give you some examples because some people may say that I am just way too uppity  for a yard sale.  This is not the case, Example #1 I have a  name brand guitar for sale that is worth 300 dollars brand new and the guitar is in brand new shape because I never used it.  The price I am selling the guitar for is 50 dollars, I have got multiple offers for 10 dollars.  Should I be insulted?  Example #2  I am selling a very well taken care of, like new, playpen for 15 this playpen is in stores right now for 229 dollars.  A woman asked me if I would take 2 dollars.  Should I be irritated?  Example #3  I have a Karaoke Machine that I bought less than a year ago for 100 dollars I am selling this for 50 dollars. A lady wanted to give me 5 dollars.  Was I wrong for glaring at her and not stooping so low to even answer her ridiculous question?

   This is what I have been dealing with.  Don't get me wrong, I love doing yard sales it's fun and relaxing, I also have a good time meeting new people and making small conversation.  I just wish that more people would think before they offer.  I guess in a way I just needed to vent about the adventures in yard selling.  The more I write the more I release.

   The reason why I can now be firm on prices is because the first day I did my yard sale I was swamped by low ball offers and I wasn't in any way prepared so, I took all the offers and experienced sellers remorse.  I then got smart and made up in my mind the prices that I wanted to sell my things for and the lowest I would take for them.  This worked and people were more reasonable and willing to buy for my prices (excluding a select few cheapskates) They went on their way feeling like they got a good deal, which they did.

                           Tips for first time yard sellers:

#1 Price everything

#2 Make up in your mind the lowest you will take on every item

#3 Be friendly

#4 Be persuasive

#5 Tell your buyers about the item, example: "I use this expresso maker and it works like a charm!"

#6 Never sell an item for less than what you want to take for it (this will help you to avoid that horrible feeling of sellers remorse)

#7 Arrange your yard sale in a way that looks appealing (even if you have to drive by and ask yourself if you would stop for this sell)

#8 Play music (this will keep people around and it will help you to be entertained while you wait for buyers)

#9 Don't sell anything you are attached to, try to sell the things you won't miss later

#10 HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Super Bowl Boredom...

        I could have had a V8.  I was so bored watching this years super bowl.  I felt like I wasted like 3 hours of my life.  I was looking forward to amazing plays, intensity, and maybe a little fight.  But what I got was enough flags to represent every country on this continent and enough tired and slow men to represent the Phoenix jail population.  I remember the Super Bowl when I was growing up as this exciting and spectacular event, where the best of the best would put in their heart to show us the reason why they even deserve to be in the NFL.

         There were so many reasons to cringe throughout the events of this years game, from Christina Aguilera  bombing the national anthem to The Black Eye Peas missing a "V" in their LOVE stage lights, to the uncomfortable "sex sells" Sketchers commercial featuring Kim Kardashian.  I was waiting for that one commercial that would make me throw my head back in laughter but unfortunately that never happened.

        The next big thing to look forward to is the NBA playoffs and judging by the Lakers performance so far this season,  I won't be seeing any purple and gold.  I will look forward to next years super bowl. I'm hoping that someone puts in new ad executives and that maybe next year we can go back to the knee slapping humor of the super bowl commercials.  I want some high volume passion out of the players on next years championship teams.

Cherry Bomb Lingo

     So...one of my besties (best friends) has her own special language the new thing about this language is that there has been an addition.  I have known her for 6 and a half years and I have never met anyone with so many strange words in their vocabulary.  First and foremost is her signature word "Breh-fix" apparently she cooks this every morning for her daughters.  It is very similar to what other human life forms call breakfast.  I love my friend dearly and all those that know me personally know that I must love her completely, otherwise I would be exploding with irritation.  I am the same person that did a rant on facebook about how I hate the fact that so many people were mixing up like-words in their status. Things like "I'm board", "Prey for me." just to name a few.  However for some reason with her, I can't help but laugh.  She is like sunshine in a bottle.

     But back to the point. This new word was created by her uncontainable mind when we were having a seemingly normal conversation.  I was asking her about her hair and what she did to it, when suddenly this unknown word slipped out of her mouth..."I washed my hair then I bleuu dried it" she then began to continue the conversation as if nothing unusual had came out of her mouth.  I had to stop her and confront her about it.  I also had to send a message to our mutual bestie about it.  God has such a sense of humor that he would give me a best friend that would come equipped with my very own pet peeves.