I love the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. No, I am not 12, I’m 25, but no matter. If it helps, I began reading the series at like, uhh, 19 or so, so it’s not that bad. The books were fantastic. I could see myself in the characters, fantasizing myself in the far off places they went to, imagining my friends were their friends, etc, etc. The first movie was great, just like the first book. I watch it again and again when it is on TV. If you didn’t like the second movie, let me tell you, it was a compilation of the 3 subsequent books, and not a good one at that. Knowing that they couldn’t have made all 4 movies (the actresses would have been 30 by then) they but 3 books in to 1 movie, taking the “big screen” parts from each girl’s story, making it patchy and missing the heart that the first movie had. There are part of the book that let you see the hearts of each girl that were left our for the movie. So, I say again, the books were fantastic. If you liked the first movie, then take to the books, and disregard the second movie, as it does not do the books justice. it will be a long time before I find another series that I can relate to so well, that tells the lives of girls and friendship in such a heartful and true way.
Looking to head out on a family vacation? These days budgets are tight, and you don’t want to waste you money on a vacation that’s not just what you want. That’s why I love WeNeedaVacation.com. This site allows you to see videos of great vacation spots like Panama City vacation rentals before you book them, that way you know you’re getting exactly what you want. You can book your vacation on their site, register with them, and send pictures to your friends and family back home. You know, the ones who wish they were on a fabulous vacation like you! So where are you headed; Martha’s Vineyard, Disney World, or Miami?
What is the latest trend in home entertainment, a home theatre. Many people these days have a great set up including a plasma TV, surroundsound speakers, and comfy chairs. What could be better? How about add in your very own popcorn machines . Popcorn is America’s favorite movie snack and is great hot out of the popper. Imagine your own movie theatre style popcorn at home. What a great way to spend an evening.
With nearly 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease, we all know someone who has been affected by it. Alzheimer’s is a disease that can affect the lives of not only the person with the disease, but the families who care for them as well. A form of dementia, Alzheimer’s is fatal. Today, there are treatments that can help those with Alzheimer’s live better and longer lives, but there is no cure. There people at alz.org are trying to change that. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk raises money to fund research to fight Alzheimer’s disease. You can help too! When you go to alz.org, you can find out about a walk near you, sign up to walk, or become a team captain. Or if you can’t join the walk, you can help in other ways, by helping to organize the events or support the walkers. Alzheimer’s is a disease that effects all of us, and its time to find a cure. Visit alz.org and help them find a cure today.
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I saw ‘Sex and the City’ in the theatres this weekend. I went with my sisters, which was great fun. The movie was great. Exactly what you’d expect from SATC. Each character is on a different path, one with a boyfriend, one getting married, one expecting a baby, and the other in the trenches of married life, with kid, husband, and job wearing her down. There’s something in it for everyone. I literally, laughed, cried and cheered my way through the movie and left feeling satisfied that my friends; Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha, were right where they should be.
So I just saw Made of Honor (my first trip to a theater is almost a year thank you). The movie was pretty good, and predictable, but then most romantic comedies are. I’m not big on watching Grey’s Anatomy, so I don’t see Patrick Dempsy often, but I had to wonder, what’s all the fuss about. The whole McDreamy thing is a mystery to me, I don’t get it. He’s kind of funny looking really, big crooked nose, droopy face, short. I kept thinking about his dorky movies from the eighties, namely Can’t Buy Me Love (great 80’s flick if you haven’t seen it) where he plays a dorky kids who pays for a popular girl to date him. He played dorky so well, then he stopped acting for 20 years and now is Dreamy? I just don’t see it. Props to him for turning the image around. That kid from 16 Candles will never be anything but dorky.
