Thursday Thoughts
I'm so happy that it's Thursday. That means it's almost Friday. And once it's Friday, that means long, Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer. I am excited!
I'm not so excited about the fact that I am feeling extremely jet lagged yesterday and today. It's like the jet lag gods fooled me into thinking I adjusted without a problem, only to be hit with a major case of it. Sleeeeep!
Last night I finished reading One Day. Have you read it? It's a story visiting the lives of best friends and sometimes lovers Emma and Dexter for one day every year of their post-college lives. It took me a while to really get into this book and admittedly I almost put it down. But. I'm glad I pushed through. Though I did have some major issues with the characters at times, looking back at the story as a whole...well, I kind of liked it. And I really enjoyed the format. And there's a movie coming out later this year. So if you are into romance, friendship, heartbreak (all the elements of a good book, after all), I say go for it.
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I also reread Something Borrowed and Something Blue on my trip. I have to say, I think that I actually enjoyed Something Blue even more than Something Borrowed. I really hope that this gets greenlit to be made into a movie! I would love to see it on the big screen. I would literally jump for joy.
Has anyone seen Water for Elephants? I really, really need to get on this. I had the bright idea to go while we were on vacation, however, I realized that it would not be in English. Agua para Elefantes, anyone?
I really, really need to replenish my stock of protein powder. My smoothies (though fantastic) are just not filling enough in the morning. Currently, my favorite combination is: 1 C almond milk, 1 banana, 1 giant scoop of peanut butter, 1 giant handful of spinach leaves, vanilla extract, cinnamon, Splenda and 2 tbsp flax seed meal. What kind are you digging?
Shaun and I blew right through the first 2 seasons of Breaking Bad while on our trip.
I just can't get enough of the whole gang. I think that aside from Walter, I'm really loving Jesse and his story and how he can somehow never win. I just want to hug him. I'm now counting down until Season 3 comes out on DVD next month so that we can get on that before Season 4 starts in July!
I'm on the hunt for some not-entirely-unhealthy dessert options. Something small to just fill that sweet craving after dinner. Thoughts? Ideas? Please send them.
That's all of my thoughts for today. Hopefully I will get a few more that do not revolve around how I am filling my time with media...What are your thoughts today? What are you reading? Watching? Eating? Tell me some stories friends.
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I went to see Bridesmaids last weekend! It was absolutely hilarious. Water for Elephants is also on my list to see. I read the book a couple years ago. I can't wait to see the movie. I love Reese Witherspoon. I am in the market for a good book to read while enjoying the weather on my front porch. I think I may pick up One Day to try!
I can NOT wait for this 3 day weekend!!! Yay for the start of summer:-) Really, that is all I am thinking about lately.
Binks and I flew by the Breaking Bad seasons too. Season 3 is fantastic!!! You will love it. I agree with you - sometimes you really just want to give Jesse a hug!
I haven't read One Day yet but I have heard a lot of good things about it. I still have yet to get to that one. I have read Something Borrowed and I just loved it. Great post!
I adored every second of both something borrowed and something blue. and I so agree.. something blue would make a fantastic movie, as well!
and yes, I've seen water for elephants (in english ;)) and it was okay... I always just need to lower my expectations for movies made from books I love.
okay....LOVED One Day! such an interesting concept. Just saw Something Borrowed this weekend, it was cute. I'm sure they will make Something Blue..I think it's the more interesting book.
I always like a peanut butter dessert/cookie. you can so easily just use bananas and oats and limit a ton of the flour and sugar. or in a real pinch, one scoop peanut butter with a mound of chocolate chips! :)
I pretty much read running books and Praxis-prep books right now... but it's my goal to read a non-running/school book over the weekend now that I have some additional time!
I want to read Something Blue as I really enjoyed Something Borrowed (I have yet to see the movie).
And my smoothies just aren't doing it for me in the mornings either! I get hungry again after 2 hours...what gives?! LOL
If you want some delicious (and healthy) desserts, you should check out skinnytastes.com ! her stuff is so amazing, Gina can work some wonders with making any food light!
It looks like you two had such an amazing time! :)
oops! my mistake, it is skinnytaste.com (not skinnytastes). sorry :)