Can It Be?

I think I have taken for granted all of the wonderful, warm and fuzzy Christmas classics I get to experience each year. Frosty, Rudolph, Yogi Bear, the Grinch, Charlie Brown(even) Ernest saves Christmas (anyone?)! These animated/claymation gems have been part of each of my (now) 24 Christmases. I can't even remember the first time I saw each of these - they have always been present.

Would you believe that my beloved roommate has not seen any of the above mentioned holiday staples??

We have each filled our Netflix queues to remedy this. And fast!! For the next several nights, we are trying to squeeze in at least one Christmas special.

Last night we got in our PJ's, brought out our fuzzy blankets and watched Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Tonight's feature will include Frosty the Snowman!!

There is a charming theater here in Chicago called the Music Box Theatre.
They typically play independent and foreign films and occasionally feature old classics.

This Christmas season they are featuring several showings of White Christmas and It's A Wonderful Life. Sarah does not yet know that we are going to see both of these this Saturday for our roommate Christmas date!! She will finally get to see these beloved films for the first time on the big screen!!!

So so excited!! Hopefully pictures to come soon!

Me to you, the merriest!!

Resolutions a bit early

After being in a different state every weekend for the last month, having commitments out nearly every night, hosting get togethers, etc (none of the above mentioned activities are to be complained about. I am so thankful to have people I love dearly to spend time with, resources to travel and a home to have people over). I decided to put together a list of MUSTS for 2010!

These are my resolutions (and the list is growing)

1. Hibernate

2. Become movie buff

3. Blend in with my couches because of frequency of lounging on them

4. Introduce more comfort food into my diet (i.e. mashed potatoes and gravy)

5. Go to bed earlier

6. Wear wooly socks and sweatpants (this is not limited to just in the confines of our apartment – extends to social occasions, errands [and best of all] to work).

7. Have at least one container of ice cream in the fridge at all times (in case of emergency).

8. Bed is considered made if more than 4 blankets are piled on top

9. Comment on dumb movies with the roomsie (thus, improving our advanced sense of humor)

10. Have more wine + cheese + snuggie (or slanket, if you will) nights!!

Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All

Such an enormous fan of this movement.

So thankful that my friends and family are buying into this as well.

Check out the video here

Happy Advent!!

Update

Denver Seminary has confirmed that they have received everything.

Just 2-3 weeks until they make a decision and let me know.

Until then, just breathing in and out and enjoying life.

Will keep you posted!!

Tis the season

For those of you holiday naysayers...

I glided in to my usual Starbucks and was greeted with the pleasant surprise that the holidays have indeed arrived!!!



Thanksgiving blend coffee in a Christmas cup - Made my heart warm and happy.

Hats off to you, Starbucks! Many thanks!!

One More Do

Also do be on the lookout for this new Wes Anderson flick.



I am excited to see how the writer/director of The Royal Tenenbaum's and The Darjeeling Limited is going to pull off an animated film. Previews are very promising! (Then again, I will go see any film that has Meryl Streep in it...)

I believe it releases around Thanksgiving.

P.s. Do's and Don'ts

DON'T pay to go see An Education Monumental disappointment! However, decent soundtrack and fantastic wardrobe.

On the other hand, DO pay to go see Whip It!! Surprisingly delightful! The soundtrack is also a winner!


DO be on the lookout for Pirate Radio. Also an outstanding soundtrack and spectacular cast (I do love the Brits)!!


And... Done!