If you are a Sex and the City fan, you MUST go see the movie. I went and saw it with my SATC friend, and we both had set ourselves up for a potential disapointment, but the movie lived up to all our expectations. The story line was wonderful and the writers were able to tie up any questions you had about where these characters had gone and where they would go in the future. The store line seems predictable....but watch out...it's not!
The movie is so good, I'm ready to see it again...Any takers??
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Compliments
Compliments...aren't they great? As I am trying to make my glass half-full again, I am trying to be more optimistic on life. I've found that compliments are just about the best things you can get and even more fun to give. I've pretty much figured out there are three kinds of compliments I've found. The first is the obvious ones...Lately, I've been giving my new-mother friend "advice" and each time I talk to her I let her know she is doing a great job...because she is. I remember being at that point in life, and just wanting someone to tell me I was doing a good job, and REALLY believeing it. It's one thing for people to say it, which they did, but it's another to really hear it. It's great to be able to help her and to have her value what I have to say.
That is the second way I've found to give and get compliments. She wants my advice...what a great compliment to me. She values my mothering skills enough to want to hear what I have to say, and maybe even follow it! So when people come to you...know that in your heart you can take that as a compliment. Also, when people care enough to check on you for no reason, or for good reason...that is a compliment to yourself. You are a good enough person and friend or family member for them to care. This kind can also be found in the comments you hear about yourself second hand. It's always nice to hear others can say nice things about you, when you aren't there.
The third kind I've found is the trickiest. It's the back-handed compliment. It may not sound like a truly nice thing to say or do, but in reality...it really is. Walgreens does that well :) One of the best compliments I've ever gotten about myself is when I was going through a hard time in life and someone said "I'm really surprised at how normal she turned out..."
Funny how something someone says or does can give you so much strength and hope and they don't even mean to.
That is the second way I've found to give and get compliments. She wants my advice...what a great compliment to me. She values my mothering skills enough to want to hear what I have to say, and maybe even follow it! So when people come to you...know that in your heart you can take that as a compliment. Also, when people care enough to check on you for no reason, or for good reason...that is a compliment to yourself. You are a good enough person and friend or family member for them to care. This kind can also be found in the comments you hear about yourself second hand. It's always nice to hear others can say nice things about you, when you aren't there.
The third kind I've found is the trickiest. It's the back-handed compliment. It may not sound like a truly nice thing to say or do, but in reality...it really is. Walgreens does that well :) One of the best compliments I've ever gotten about myself is when I was going through a hard time in life and someone said "I'm really surprised at how normal she turned out..."
Funny how something someone says or does can give you so much strength and hope and they don't even mean to.
May 30
I'm excited!! It is almost time for the Sex in the City movie! I LOVE the show. That may surprise a few people, but it really is hilarious. Some of the topics are a bit much for me and my ears, but the friendship these characters share is wonderful and gives us all girls hope for "that" group of friends. One weekend my friend Katie and I watched every episode. Yup...every episode.
I don't know if I am the only one that does this, but as I get into a show I find myself compairing myself to the characters in it. I do understand it's not reality, but it's fun to find common ground and things to relate to. While I'd like to say I am like Carrie, I am pretty much nothing like Carrie. We do share a love of good shoes though. Her clothes are always so off the wall and I find myself wondering if anyone REALLY dresses like that. I will happily say I am most like Charlotte. She's the most conservative of the four and tends to be the most romantic. She dresses pretty "normal" and it is hard for her to step out on any ledge in life, change is hard for her. The biggest difference in me and Charlotte is Harry. Thankfully, I have more of a Mr. Big/Smith in my life. Also thankfully, I am pretty much nothing like Samantha...she does have a genuine love for her friends, but we won't even go there. Then there is Miranda. While she is a wonderful mother and in the end wants to be happy with Steve, which I can see in my life, she is too judging for me.
I guess I am just a sucker for a good girl movie. While I am blessed with a life worth being proud of, it is always fun to leave reality for a few hours and live in someone else's. Why not Carrie Bradshaw's?
I don't know if I am the only one that does this, but as I get into a show I find myself compairing myself to the characters in it. I do understand it's not reality, but it's fun to find common ground and things to relate to. While I'd like to say I am like Carrie, I am pretty much nothing like Carrie. We do share a love of good shoes though. Her clothes are always so off the wall and I find myself wondering if anyone REALLY dresses like that. I will happily say I am most like Charlotte. She's the most conservative of the four and tends to be the most romantic. She dresses pretty "normal" and it is hard for her to step out on any ledge in life, change is hard for her. The biggest difference in me and Charlotte is Harry. Thankfully, I have more of a Mr. Big/Smith in my life. Also thankfully, I am pretty much nothing like Samantha...she does have a genuine love for her friends, but we won't even go there. Then there is Miranda. While she is a wonderful mother and in the end wants to be happy with Steve, which I can see in my life, she is too judging for me.
I guess I am just a sucker for a good girl movie. While I am blessed with a life worth being proud of, it is always fun to leave reality for a few hours and live in someone else's. Why not Carrie Bradshaw's?
Distractions...
For those of you who check this blog (I appreciate all 5 or so of you..haha!), just wanted to let you know I am still alive. Life has thrown us some distractions lately. One, we are REALLY moving back. We close on a great house in South Knoxville (see picture) on June 2. Dustin has started in the Maryville 411 Walgreens today. Taylor and I will be staying at the condo till we move back, working on packing. I thought I was going to have a few more weeks to pack, but "Walgreens time" kicked in and I've gotta get stuff done in the next few weeks. Thankfully we didn't unpack lots of stuff and so I just have to repack the few boxes I opened and pack up our stuff and leave Taylor's room for last. Taylor and I plan on having lots of "pj days." I don't think he minds :)Friday, May 2, 2008
Sew Cute Designs
Lots of updates on the sewing site! Be sure to check it out!
I now have a LARGE TOTE that is wonderful. I use it as my diaper bag and carry it everyday. I have another purse to come soon, and more smaller accessories! Keep checking back....
http://sewcutedesigns.googlepages.com
I now have a LARGE TOTE that is wonderful. I use it as my diaper bag and carry it everyday. I have another purse to come soon, and more smaller accessories! Keep checking back....
http://sewcutedesigns.googlepages.com
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