Update~!

 I really just wanted to do a quick update post.  I am totally excited to see that my picture I took called "Serenity for All" made it to runner up in the hot pic of the week on pcworld.com!

I had almost forgot about this, and found out I came in second.  There is a really nice picture for the first spot, called "Night Heron" which is totally deserved for that shot.  Check it out if you are interested in photography.

Here's the link (below), and scroll down in the article, to "Pic of the Week"section. 
I will be trying to enter again in the future if I get the right pictures this summer...... unfortunately I won't be going to France as I was perhaps intending, but stay tuned as there maybe some awesome camping photos.

Cheerios for now!  Have a great weekend!!

"Serenity for All"

More Movie Mania- Mafia Marathon Weekend~!

Well, my computer is not always cooperating here and I already had typed a lot.  Then it all went down the tube.......... I should save as I go. So, to recap I guess for myself; I watched all the Mafia inspired movies I could on digital cable this weekend.... they lined up some blockbuster ones, that's for sure.  Here's how Mafia Marathon went down:

Firstly to warm up, I cooked an authentic Italian spaghetti dinner and it was the best one ever.   It helps to take one's time to prepare the perfect sauce. I also made great garlic toast.  Perfecto!  So it was awesome to do as the Italians do.

I kicked off the weekend by watching " Underworld Cities" series documentary on the History channel.  It was all about organized crime in Las Vegas.  The history of it all to do with casinos, gambling and the crime bosses was very interesting.   Missed a bit of that to finish dinner but I got the gist, so the mood and tone of the crime bosses and underworld was now set.  Begin mafia movie #1........

"Donnie Brasco", if you don't know about this movie, google it, rent it, sign it out at the library, whatever, watch it.  It is a very good flick and it is based on a true story, as most mafioso movies are.
 The A-list actors including Johnny Depp and Al Pacino in this movie definitely make it enjoyable.  Did I mention how great they play their roles?  Hey did I mention the wonderful acting, and how suspenseful the movie is? It is late so I might need to rewrite this, but without giving away anything in the movie - Johnny Depp is an undercover FBI agent who infiltrates the mop but gets in a little too deep.  Al Pacino, need I say more, and as I matured in life this movie seemed to improve? What the heck.
 There are also many wonderful supporting actors and it's worth the watch.  I have watched this many times, I want to say 10 times but that may be an exaggeration.

Then cable followed up with "Goodfellas", with all the great actors, De Niro, Pesci, Liotta just to name a few.  I recommend this flick, it's one the best. It's another long mafia movie, so you could potentially pause it and make an intermission to pop some corn. This time I lost count how many times I have watched this show and yet I stayed up late until 4 a.m. watching this show.

I didn't see "Casino" on I was saying, it would have been perfect to watch on Sunday before going back to work. Then what do you know~ badda boom, badda bing!!  The network read my mind if  it was not already planned.  That wrapped up my Sunday afternoon and most of my weekend, if you know Casino is also a longer movie as well.  Forget about it.

Again, De Niro, Pesci, Stone, and many more, this one follows the story about Las Vegas and organized crime there.  Also a biography including all the good stuff about deception, crime, money. Short and sweet, check it out.  I find it similar to life, people stab you in the back and you think you got friends and everyone is kissing everyone's ass except the ones who get whacked. 

Well, sorry Not too sweet, haha, I got frustrated losing all my previous work and am now going to get ready for my upcoming week.
  Well, it's been a slice and remember subscribe!!  Plus coming soon~ DELICIOUS FOOD RECIPES for summer!! Maybe some Italian food, maybe not but currently it is definitely inspiring some of my cooking recipe picks.   Have a great week!

Movie Mania

Movies are usually a large part of my weekends to be quite honest.  Whether it be the days from renting them or choosing a video on demand.  Netflix, cable and my archive of old DVD'S have me usually up at night watching something of a movie or a documentary.

I prefer such documentaries that are do with crime stories, science or nature, and or Extraterrestrial type shows.  Those fill up the time slots in between movies that I enjoy.  I do get out and accomplish errands and such on weekends, along with a nice brisk walk or some yoga, I just find myself doing more cinefile type activities on the weekends.  However, Mondays are no exception to my movie mania, as it overlaps on long weekends.

Netflix is good as there are so many restrictions to what I can watch on the Internet or what is allowed as per the regulators in Canada, although it's getting better.  I have heard there is a great deal more variety in the US.

It is an escape for that hour and a bit though.  I don't care who you talk to, even the least watched television will have a movie playing at some point.  If it's a good one, you never want it to end.  You pray the villain doesn't get wiped out or the endless love story, is just that, or is this just me?  Perhaps, as I usually root for the underdog teams or villains and wished they could have kept up.

Would I encourage you to watch a great movie or show when you arrive home from a bad day or even on the best day?  Sure why not.  You can prepare for the next day by doing some tasks, then get dinner started, and then perhaps you can choose something to watch or even learn.  Depending on your preferences, and the mood you are in it can turn your day around.

I have been having a little problem with Netflix becoming interrupted, which can be aggravating but I think I fixed the issue with my internet provider.  In general I have completed many movies uninterrupted.  What does anyone else think, do you think Netflix is worth the money or is it a good concept?  Post below.

Sometimes, it can be the cheapest date night, to stay home and watch a movie, so it's great in times we need to save money. :) Have a great week!

New Strategy

Hello.  If you noticed I haven't blogged in a minute........that becomes the usual post from some bloggers who are not posting regularly.  I am laughing because it's me too! 

Well, lots was happening all at once, then I was going to double up last Sunday, or something like that, but then I didn't do it and then couldn't get the motivation to make anything happen.  I quit my job last week and yeah............been a on a show for sure.

Many days later I decided  that I would blog in my spare time and since it's half past midnight, this is becoming more sporadic.  I have decided to really do something totally different and hopefully meaningful though and that is "run my own business". Then perhaps do some more schooling but then I also want to jump right in with two feet and pursue my passion of music and art.  I know the skeptics think those things won't make money and that is simply the wrong way to think about life.  If it doesn't make money, does it mean then you are not to do it? More on that later.

I  really wanted to talk about how watching the last episode of Oprah last week, made me bawl my eyes out.  Really and I am going to miss her shows.  She is very inspiring and she finished up the last show on days that I could be watching more of her.  I didn't know it would be her last show and I still cannot believe it's an end of an era, so it seems.  Who doesn't know who Oprah is?

From all of Oprah's accomplishments, she exudes what a real lady should aspire to be by letting no limits define her and caring for people.  Some would say it's fake though, but I got the impression she has such a huge heart.  At least I have the feeling I can accomplish anything I set my mind and hard work towards it after learning and practising some of the lessons I have learnt from her over the years.

So I decided I am going to change my career strategy and work for myself.  I will be working on it this year and hope to enjoy more income from being happy. 

Have a wonderful week and I hope the sun is shining~!

Mother's Day Kudos

To all the Mothers today~ kudos, and I don't know how you do it as I have seen mother's in action with their children!!I can barely keep up with myself.  But that is the special stamina a mother has with their children.

Even though I haven't had children, I still find it hard to  keep up with all the demands that life has.  I am always feeling like the clock goes by too fast,and I don't have everything done in time and I am struggling to keep up.  It's a fast paced world or at least in this part of the country. 

So Mother's days start even earlier than some and then off to work after getting the kids to school or housework to accomplish.  Then after work, they are not finished or I can head home and get dinner started.   I think I would be wiped out tired, just getting the kids ready.
Selfishness has definitely served me well. I enjoy sleeping in on Saturdays, and I like having a cat that requires minimal supervision,  although he has some health issues at times, he stays home so there is no additional time needed for him in the mornings.  He just needs his water and and to fill up his food bowl.
There has been some times he got us up early with some frantic meowing.  The meowing is starting earlier and earlier in the mornings, but think if I had to get up any earlier to make breakfast for kids, getting everyone ready before I do, and yeah, I would be running late for work everyday!

I have to get my clothes ready for the morning, the night before, everyday, or else I will not get out the door in time. All the tricks I have to get out of the door faster for work, would be totally put to use and then some. Such as, it is so much faster if I don't wash my hair on Friday and put it back into a straight pony tail.  I have a hair washing compulsion, so that is HUGE for me. I enjoy being able to go out where ever I want or have a nap when I have time.

I would think mother's are sleep deprived, and more stressed than I am and I need rest all the time.
I wish you rest and relaxation this Mother's Day because I think mothers are amazing and very sacrificing!!   Happy Mother's Day.