The roughly 30-year age difference raises some eyebrows, but Gyllenhaal makes it clear that Jean takes the plunge with Blake of her own volition. Further, it takes a minute to adjust to Colin Farrell portraying a country sensation, but he quickly convinces by playing against all expectations. However, these are mere foils for Bridges' performance, which proves his place as one of
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tinseltown Tuesday: Crazy Heart
The roughly 30-year age difference raises some eyebrows, but Gyllenhaal makes it clear that Jean takes the plunge with Blake of her own volition. Further, it takes a minute to adjust to Colin Farrell portraying a country sensation, but he quickly convinces by playing against all expectations. However, these are mere foils for Bridges' performance, which proves his place as one of
Sunday, February 21, 2010
It's the Small Things...
Halle-freaking-lujah! Girl scout cookie season is finally upon us! I pulled up to our local grocer this week and was thrilled to find a group of girlies out front selling all of my preferred flavors (well almost). I bought a box of Peanut Butter Patties for myself and Thin Mints for the hubby! Unfortunately, they were already sold out of our favorite Caramel Delights. Tear.. :( But... I was promised there would be LOTS more to come! Hooray!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Dating 101: The Boy Does the Asking
One of my dear friends and roomies from college, KEP, wanted to set me up with a friend of hers. We can call him Boy. KEP lives in Austin, but was in town to celebrate a friend's birthday. When I arrived at dinner, I met Boy for the first time. As we sat down, I tried to engage him in playful conversation, but he seemed tongue-tied. I completely understand this and thus didn't hold it against him. When I first meet people, I either overtalk or become mute - I probably implemented the former in this situation. However, as the night progressed, I found him to be a super nice guy, but the chemistry didn't really develop. Consequently, I didn't think I would ever hear from him again.
About a week later, he called and asked to meet up for drinks after work. We went to Benjy's for cocktails and appetizers and had a great time. (plug for benjy's pinnapple champage cocktail...its to die for). This surprised me after our first meeting, but hey - I'm game. For our next date, he took me to dinner at a great new restaurant in The Heights. The conversation flowed, we had many things in common, and he made me laugh. Laughter is key for me. The attraction wasn't amazing, but it was a great date nonetheless. I had no doubt there would be another - he even mentioned "our next date."
I never heard from him....but here's the clencher.
I ran into Boy at a party about a week later and he says, "Hey stranger, where ya been - I never heard from you." As the conversation progressed, I learned he expected me to call him. Direct quote from Boy: "I asked you out twice, I figured it was your turn to ask me." WHAT??? My mama taught me right....no calling boys. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but when dating someone - I want him to do the calling and asking, at least in the beginning. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in this way of thinking. Don't get me wrong, texting is fine and I did my (appropriate) fair share to let Boy know I was interested.
Oh, and lest I forget to add, Boy is 31. This is not his first dating rodeo.
Anywho...the conversation at the party escalated into a bit of an argument (very wierd). After this, I felt 100% sure I would not be going out with him again. Honestly, this was fine with me. I had no desire to continue dating after being semi-yelled at by him. A guy who so adamently demands to be asked out is not exactly my cup o' tea. Sidenote: he was wearing acid washed jeans. Welcome to the 21st century! I think we can all agree: acid washed for men is a big fashion "don't."
Let's use our heads, gentlemen. Girls don't ask boys out. Any guy requiring this should re-think his expectations.
Next, please!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Battle of the Sexes: Furniture
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
27 of Life's Small Pleasures
- Email chains with friends that go back and forth all day
- Peanut butter on a spoon
- Naps where you wake up with creases on your face
- Having someone write on your Facebook wall
- The most comfortably perfect pillow
- Mail addressed to me thats not bills or junk
- Not immediately ruining a manicure
- A perfectly fitting pair of jeans
- Drinking outside on a gorgeous day
- Re-watching my favorite movie
- A good bread basket (with olive oil!)
- Exclaimation points!!
- Leaving the mall with multiple shopping bags...success
- Long lunches
- Singing in the car
- Mixing the sugar and lemon in my iced tea juuuuust right
- Summer sundresses
- Having my dog curl up right next to me
- Finishing a great book and wishing it wasn't over
- Consciously throwing calories to the wind
- Laughing uncontrollably when you're supposed to be quiet
- Writing with an exciting colored pen at work
- Fizzy cocktails
- Reading gossip magazines in the sun
- Crying happy tears in a movie
- A really soft tshirt
- Driving with the window down
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tinseltown Tuesdays: "Valentine's Day"
A Very Merry Mardi Gras!
As a HUGE fan of Nola, I can't let today pass without wishing everyone a very merry Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday for those of us who don't speak French! So grab some friends, head to your nearest Cajun or Creole restaurant, and have yourself a hurricane (or four) along with some jambalaya, seafood gumbo or crawfish etouffee in celebration of this great tradition and ville magnifique! (Photo: E, Lucy and I enjoying hurricanes on-the-go in Nola)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Vday Update
The day started ordinarily enough… we went to brunch (which we do religiously every weekend morning/afternoon-ish), we nursed our hangovers, and once we got to feeling normal again, we played some tennis.
I will preface by saying that the hub and I are not fans of going out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. We don’t so much enjoy the fixed menus and couple-y type meals that tend to plague restaurants on the actual Vday. We tried this once at our favorite restaurant and the food was not nearly as yummy as it usually is... BUT Mr. Rabbit took extra care to make it a special evening at home.
He began by preparing a lovely little bubble bath for me while he made dinner, complete with wine and a wonderful cheese plate. He cooked steak with baked potatoes and lemon broccoli, which we enjoyed with bubbly and of course, a little romantic candlelight. He sent me flowers (from an actual florist this time)! Hooray! He made brownies and bought me chocolate covered strawberries. Double hooray! He ordered the Blu Ray DVD of Pride and Prejudice (my fave movie of all time which just happened to be recently released on Blu Ray) and then even had the patience to watch it with me! This last bit may not seem all that impressive to the average bear, but he has seen this movie no less than 15 times. Of course, I have also watched The Dark Knight with him around the same number of times… so we may be even on that front.
All in all, a great day spent with a great guy.
P.S. – For all two of our followers, he didn’t leave empty handed. I promise!
P.S.S – Anyone needing a good chocolate fix, please come by and pry these brownies out of my hands… I do not need an entire pan of brownies sitting around, beckoning me to devour them.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Love, Me
I dutifully sent cards to all my friends and family members, but quite frankly- I'm not feeling the "love." While this was moderately depressing at first, I think I've gained a new perspective. Instead of wishing for someone else to say "Be Mine," I am saying "Love, Me." I intend on doing this in the form of a good bottle of wine, my own pizza, a girly movie, and a freezer full of frozen mini-Snickers. Who's jealous?
Hallmark, where's your card for that?
His and Hers Valentines
If it were solely up to me, I would go all out for Valentine’s Day. I would hop on a plane to Italy, rent a room with a beautiful view and drink copious amounts of Perrier Jouet. If only our bank account would allow for it… oh yeah, and the not so small factor of my husband.
My better half, on the other hand, thinks Valentine’s Day is the best marketing ploy ever conceived. Every year he argues that he prefers to show his love for me on a daily basis and doesn’t need a “stupid fabricated holiday” to do so… I think this is half his true opinion and half his way of telling me to keep my expectations in the zone of reality instead of in a Candyland dream world. And if I’m trying REEEEALLY hard to be fair, I guess I can kind of see his point.
The other half of me; however, wants to scream into his ear with a megaphone, “YOU’RE A ROMANCE COPOUT!” I have to say, while in theory, he makes a good argument, it has pretty much lost all credibility with me… especially considering our past two V-days consisted of 1) an e-card (that year my expectations were way up in the clouds, so you can imagine my disappointment) and 2) a bouquet of brightly colored carnations he bought as an afterthought at Kroger on his way home from work. I think it’s safe to say that Valentine’s Day is not my hub’s finest moment.
Although I would've been thrilled had Mr. Rabbit put in a bit more thought and effort into our past Valentine’s Day celebrations, I have to say both attempts are SOOOO my husband. And, I can’t help but love him for his complete and utter clueless-ness sometimes. It makes me laugh just thinking about how a man can be so pleased with himself upon sending his girlfriend (at the time) an e-card.
Despite his lackluster performance on Valentine’s Day, he can actually be pretty thoughtful on other occasions…. like annual pumpkin carving parties, unexpected trips to NOLA (my fave city in the US) and scavenger hunts on Christmas Day. So this year, instead of lusting over fantasy vacations, I look forward to what he’ll “surprise” me with down here in the realm of reality.
To my lovely Hub: I’m so glad I’ve found someone who not only embraces my silliness but participates whole-heartedly. Love you mucho, Mrs. Rabbit