I Know it's a Mouthfull..

"The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship of Her Own Making." Wheew! Yeah, definitely a mouthful. But it's a really good book. My friend recommended it to me, well, actually, this friend just handed it to me and said I should read it and so I did and it was quite good. A bit confusing at first, I'll admit. I mean, Wind is a person, wyvern's not only exist they are the offspring of libraries (you know, with books?), leopards fly, dragons cannot, lanterns have arms and talk, furniture is alive, the queen is Stumbled, and the protagonist is Ravished.

...So. If you have any spare time and can somehow get ahold of this book (I've no idea where you'd find it but on Amazon) you should read it. It reminded me a lot of Alice in Wonderland, and since I have never actually read that book but have only seen the movies I thought this book was much, MUCH stranger than the simple tale of Wonderland versus Fairyland. But yes, if you have a chance it's by Catherynne M. Valente. And be sure to keep your head about you at all times, as well as both shoes!

Thoughts of a Mommy.

I've noticed in my time of babysitting some thoughts that come and go throughout the day. So, for all you mommies out there, are these thoughts not true? or are there thoughts more true than these that you would like to share?

Thought one: Do they really NOT know how to sleep in??
Thought two: Is that really the ONLY option for breakfast?
Thought three: Why am I so cranky?? I've only been awake for two hours!
Thought four: Thank goodness for television!
Thought five: Oookay. Who is stinky this time?
Thought six: Child, you have the strangest ideas of entertainment.
Thought seven: How in the world did you figure that out??
Thought eight: Only one more hour 'til bed time!
Thought nine: Yes! Finally. Peace and quiet.
Thought ten: ..Dang kids, go to sleep!
Thought eleven: NOW for some peace and quiet.
Thought twelve: You know, I sure love those kids!

Wives and Daughters.

So, my sister Jessica and I have been babysitting all week and a few days ago we decided to find one of those four hour 18th century movies on instant Netflix that neither of us had seen before. (Oh and don't worry, the kids were all in bed by this time!) And so, after checking the reviews online and all that jazz we decided to watch "Wives and Daughters." The synopsis is as follows: The daughter of a country doctor copes with an unwanted stepmother, an impetuous stepsister, burdensome secrets, the town gossips, and the tug on her own heartstrings for a man who thinks of her only as a friend. (And keep an eye out for Lady Harriet. She's my favorite!) Well, we sat and watched all four hours in order with no breaks. We were sure that when we checked the time halfway through that it would be about one in the morning, but it was only eleven! Hooray for putting kids to bed early! Anyways, the movie was awesome! We both got sucked in during the first hour and we loved every bit of it! The story was great and the characters were very well developed. So yeah. All I'm saying is that if you have four extra hours in your day (perhaps after you put the kids to bed) you should watch this!

Back to Missouri.

So, I know I just got back to Missouri and all, but I am SO ready to go back to school! My schedule is so completely opposite of what it was before. I had a job, fifteen credits, homework for those credits, a social life, a calling, and a lot of other things to do! Now.. I have no job, hardly any social life, no calling, and very few things to do. Of course I read and, I shamefully say, I've taken up playing a lot of Plants vs. Zombies. I don't watch too many movies as we have no TV and I've started cross stitching again, along with making an occasional sketch or two. I feel like I've been babysitting a lot too although I don't think I really have.. Anyhow. My life is pretty dull right now and I'm not sure why I felt like blogging. But I did. ..Maybe soon I'll actually have something worth reading..

Boring Monologue.

Okay. I'm going to go on a bit of a long and boring monologue. So, either bare with me or just skip this post (I'd skip it). I've been feeling a certain way for a really long time and I think that perhaps writing it out will help me to understand it better. (And if I just happen to get help from my readers that's always a plus!)

Lately I've been asking myself these questions: Do we really need that friend who we can turn to for anything? To say anything to? To talk to, to really talk to? Is that really a necessity of life or can a person pass along without it? Does the Good Lord intend us to go through parts of life alone? Or does He place certain people in our path who have great potential to be our dearest friend and all we need do is hold on to them?

Throughout most periods of my life I have had someone I can call my go-to person and my closest friend. Now ..well, I don't really have one. Either physical distance keeps me from them or a psychological one which keeps me from opening up to them, or anyone. I just feel so.. Argh! I don't even know how to say it. And it really does sound kind of second-grade to be pining over wanting a friend. But, that's how I feel. Anyways. I'll stop my monologue now..

Disambiguation.

Sometimes I forget how difficult life is. That is, until someone comes by and holds up a DEAD END sign to remind me. Just when I think things are going well and the road under my feet is running smooth and clear, that's when it happens; a big wall or a cliff's edge greets me and I have to turn around and begin again. But then, whenever I am forced to turn around I get to notice all those great things just waiting for me. And I suppose that of all those dead ends in the world there are paths that keep us going, roads that take us where we need to go, and signs that tell us where we are. It may not always be what we want, at least not at the moment, but it's usually what we need. So, if you're like me, and the path that you're on right now doesn't seem exactly idea or exciting, it's okay. One way or another, it will take you where you need to go.

Soul Surfer.

OH. MY. GOODNESS! I absolutely and positively LOVED this movie! I was literally skipping the entire way home! I am a big fan of AnnaSophia Robb, I like Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt and I love Carrie Underwood (although I like her singing much better than I like her acting). The movie is rated PG and it was directed by this guy who directs a lot of cheesy Disney movie show ..things. Anyhow, I can see why someone would think that this is just another one of those cheesy movies but if you're thinking that -stop! Don't! This movie, based on the true events of Bethany Hamilton, will move you, it will inspire you, and you will walk out wanting to make a difference in the world.

Rio.

This movie was hilarious! It was one of those awesome, clean, kid friendly movies that you could watch over and over again. I LOVED the music and the story was great! I am thoroughly impressed with how much Dreamworks has grown over the years. I mean, the details in this movie were incredible! The story takes place in Brazil and I felt like I was there! The scenery, the mountains, the carnaval, everything! I watched it with one of my roommates and we were both laughing through the entire movie! It made me want to get a blue macaw. Anyhow, I guess all I'm trying to say is: I recommend it. Totally.

Skadoosh!

Kung Fu Panda 2 was amazing! I loved all of it! Jack Black is the PERFECT Dragon Warrior! There was a lot of background story; you get to find out where Po came from and why there are no panda's in China anymore. The ending totally set it up for a third one, and I would totally go and watch it! Anyhow, I don't much feel like writing at the moment, but I just wanted to say: You should watch it!

On Stranger Tides.

The new Pirates movie was awesome!! I loved it! The mermaids were really scary though. I admit that on more than one occasion I covered my eyes to protect myself from the killer mermaids, but it was still good! This one is all about Jack Sparrow. He is the main-main character. And it was hilarious! I was a little worried about this one because, you know ...it's the fourth movie and generally fourth movies turn out to be only slightly better than rotten cabbage. BUT! It was WAY better than rotten cabbage! So yeah, watch it!